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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
In Newcastle area, Burwood and Lambton pits halted as wheelers strike. South Bulli Company objects to ten men in certain mine sections prompting a 500 worker walkout and warning of further trouble in other mines. Strikers arrested at wharves amid demonstrations.
A Adelaide resident reports receiving a letter from Lord Roberts praising Mr Deakin’s defence line and hoping it will be carried by the Commonwealth. The Melbourne dispatch notes Imperial approval of the Navigation Bill with limits on regulating non coastal and high seas vessels and asks the Commonwealth to consider Board of Trade suggestions. Victoria’s wheat yield shows 12,000,780 bushels harvested with about four million bushels exportable. A feather-headed suggestion proposes inviting President Roosevelt to accompany the American fleet.
Water reaches up to house eaves in Gunnedah as the biggest flood since 1864 drives residents from low-lying streets. Narrabri and Tamworth see rising rivers with stock rescue efforts and crops at risk. Four hundred sheep drown on a common. 400 sheep saved at Wee-Waa by raft. Total Tamworth district damage estimated at £40,000.
After talks with coastal company representatives Mr Wade asked the Waterside Workers President to refer the dispute to an arbitration committee. The President declined to agree but was reputed to meet the coastal firms in conference.
The March 12 to March 16 feed and produce market notes show Wheat at 4s 4d to 4s 6d, milling 4s 6d, Flour £10, Oats 3s 6d, Barley 4s 2d to 4s 8d, Maize 4s 9d, Bran £6 2s 6d, Pollard £7 2s 6d, Potatoes £5 13s, Onions £6 10s, Butter 4s to 8s, Cheese 6d to 7d, and Algerian oats at 8s to 3s 1d. Dalgety and Co. note Butter market strength with finest at 11s 4d per cwt. A London cable dated March 16 confirms the butter outlook.
In Dunedin on March 18 the Harbour Board and Dock Trust conferred and unanimously approved absorbing the Trust into the Board. Legislation on the issue is expected to be introduced at the next session.
In Greymouth on March 17 strike matters at Blackball remain deadlocked as miners push for a thirty minute rest before resuming work. Union delegates meet with the executive while Mr Pritchard prepares to canvass in Christ Church for support.
A 13 year old boy, stepson of John Galloway of Motukarara, has been missing since March 13 with search efforts continuing. A Mrs Miller suffered a moss induced collapse in Edendale mans e and fainted from heart weakness. In a separate old case a Pukeaina skeleton linked to 1906 tragedy was found near Riverhead. open verdict recorded. In Christchurch a boy, William Pine, was badly injured after a coal cart incident at Redcliffs, suffering multiple injuries including a broken collarbone and ribs.
The Sunday School tea event drew enthusiastic workers. Children enjoyed a 6 pm meal, games, songs, recitations, and a club swinging exhibition before supper, in a pleasant, beneficial evening. At the Tockey Club AGM, officers were elected and the club voted to affiliate with the South Canterbury Association with fees set for juniors and seniors.
THOS. HY. ELLIOTT of Ashburton announces the sale as from February 29 1908 of his coal and firewood business to Aly A. H. Wield. Mr Elliott thanks the public for past support and recommends continued patronage to his successor A. H. FIGLD, formerly with D. Thomas, who aims to earn the same liberal support.
A letter from a reader requests details for joining the Ashburton Cycling and Athletic Club and inquires about prize entries. The correspondence notes the Railway Department considering excursion fares and seeks guidance on the appropriate entrant.
The Central No-license Council in Wellington applauds Auckland police for exposing rising alcohol use among women and endorses Inspector Mitchell testimony on No-license benefits at Invercargill. It urges Commissioner Dinnie to support licenced victuallers in fighting liquor evils.
Fortune telling in Christchurch on March 18 led to fines of 203 and costs for Madame St. Leon and Madame Keeler and similar penalties for Mrs Dubbs Mrs Wood and Madame Le Msparand. Judge G Day noted bringing readers to court could reduce public gambling.
Mr McGowan will not undertake his planned trip to the South Island coal and goldfields prior to the session opening, citing change in plans.
SECOND DAY AT GREENMEADOWS March 18 sees large attendance for Namer Park Racing Club. Results include Omaha Hack Hurdles Pretty Main first, Telegraph Hack Ikon second, Seaton Dale third, Won by a length. Close Memorial Handicap Kairo Mai and Loiret second, Uenuku third. Time 1 min 55 sec.
West’s pictures and the Brescians will appear for a two night season at Old Fellows Hall on Monday 28th and Tuesday 24th instant. The company’s past tours in Ashburton drew large crowds and the reappearances promise fresh gems of cinematic art.
The list details first through thirteenth prizes in a Wakanui competition offering handsome gifts or cheques with coupon counts for Mrs Doak to Mrs Bonifant and others. Prizes include china sets, lamps, dinner services, and cash amounts with deadlines and forfeiture if not claimed by May 30th, 1908.
A fragmented advertisement lists Fletcher Bros items with prices including 200 lb sacks of finest roller flour 238 and 12 0 5 0 lb bags, oatmeal, sugar, oils, nets, raisins, figs, dates and prunes. The text reads as a catalog of foodstuffs and supplies with unit prices and packaging details.
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