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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

3

Ashburton Marathon Race Entries Headed by National Runners

The Ashburton Marathon needs more entrants but already lists many noted distance runners from across the dominion. Names include W N Simpson Springburn Thos Gibson Miles Dickson Norman McIntosh Ernest Hawke Gov McKnight S Beauvais S Moore Oristien F M Quinn Parker Hobbs Bamford R Brown M J Daily Frew Haskins J J Campbell Page Hill Campbell among others. Additional entries expected by tomorrow's mail.

Ashburton Rataia W. N. Simpson Springburn Thos, Gibson Paerora Miles Dickson Linwood Norman McIntosh Methven Ernest Hawke Ellesmere Gov. McKnight Caversham S Beauvais S. W. Moore Kyle Oristien Auckland F. M. Quinn Christchurch C. A. Parker J. A. Hobbs P. Bamford J. R. Brown M. J. Daily Lauriston F. Frew Media Guy Haskins Geo. J. Butcher Waimate C. J. Thornton Christchurels W. Page

Ella Rogan Sentenced for Sly Grog Selling in Christchurch

At Christchurch Magistrate Court Ella Rogan an aid offender was sentenced to six months imprisonment for sly grog selling. Fred Anderson involved in the case was fined 50 pounds for his role.

Christchurch Ella Rogan Fred Anderson

International Shipping Union backs plan but Glasgow rejects

A large Glasgow meeting of shipowners rejected the International Union scheme while Newcastle representatives pushed for an international combination to regulate tonnage. The group drew support from UK and abroad, with Japan welcoming the idea and Copenhagen hosting a Baltic Conference endorsing the Newcastle plan.

London Glasgow Newcastle Lloyd's Insurance Clubs Cardiff Liverpool Clyde Copenhagen United Kingdom Japan Baltic White Sea

Deputation to Labour Minister Over Furniture Workers Case

A Wellington deputation from the Furniture Workers Union had an animated talk with Minister A W Hogg. They disputed the Labour Department view that parts of the furniture workers award conflicted with the Factories Act and must be inoperative. The minister promised to seek the Solicitor-General’s opinion on how long a non unionist must be out of work before dismissal and whether reinstatement is possible when there is a preference clause.

Wellington Furniture Workers’ Union A. W. Hogg Wilford M.P Labour Department Furniture Workers’ Award D.sc Agen Lomas Emall

Tannery Fire at Onehunga Causes Major Loss in Auckland

Fire destroyed the W. Sutherland and Co. tannery at Onehunga, Auckland, late yesterday. Estimated total loss around £20,000 with £5,000 to £6,000 covered by insurance. Cause unknown. In Kaikoura a large stable and woolshed owned by Davidson Brothers burned down at 10:30 pm, hay and chaff burned, woolpress and sandries saved. Insurance £120 on the building and £80 on contents.

Auckland W. Sutherland and Co., Ltd Onehunga Kaikoura Davidson Brothers New Zealand

Supreme Court Sittings at Howitika

In Howitika on March 15, Thomas Bust received six months imprisonment for stealing two coats at Greymouth. Annie Anderson was acquitted on a charge of forgery and uttering.

Howitika Supreme Court Thomas Bust Greymouth Annie Anderson

Rights of adopted children in compensation case dispute

Press Association reports a legal dispute in Arbitration Court over whether an adopted child has rights under the Workers Compensation for Accident Act. Nevis was killed on a wharf last year while employed by Shaw Savile. £400 compensation was placed with the public trustee. The Adopting of Children Act section 7 defines an adopted child as a child of adopting parents for all purposes. The court ordered consultation with Nevis's widow to see if compensation could be settled on the child or disposition set by the court.

Wellington Arbitration Court Nevis Shaw, Savile Company

Wool Market Sees Free Trade Between Germany and France

March 15 reports Germany and France operating freely with animating demand for fine crossbreds at full prices as of the latest market update. The note arrives March 16 indicating steady activity and strong wool prices amid international trade.

Vondon Germany France

Tinwald Yards Marked By Large Sheep and Cattle Sale

The Tinwald yards saw strong attendance with 1800 sheep and 72 cattle. Fat lambs sold spiritedly though prices eased slightly from last week amid dry weather. various classes and ages of sheep fetched mixed prices. Cattle demand held steady. fat cattle sold to £7 0s 0d for a steer and up to £7 26 6d for a heifer, with store pens showing limited interest at £28s per head.

Tinwald Ss Sd Peache Mount Somers Lds Lds Sd Te

Ashburton Fire Brigade Team Arrives From Auckland

Several members of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade competition team arrived in Ashburton from Auckland today. A man fell from the southward mail train near Whinalow, was found semi conscious with facial and head wounds, and rushed to Winslow then Ashburton County Hospital. He had been a Maori Rail passenger from Wellington and appeared intoxicated but is not considered seriously injured.

Ashburton Whnslow Winslow Dre Hunter Wellington

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