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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
2
The O B Boot promises waterproof construction with yholized uppers and English Oak Tan soles. Hand sewn by first class workmen and available in Black or Tan at 80s through Lively Boat Store as sale agents in Ashburton with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
Mr H. Cocke remains in the order routine with the new firm and all orders will be promptly attended to and delivered immediately.
Guardian reporters tracked the Mara thon from Ashburton to Rakaia with a late arrival of the Chertsey message while Dromore dispatch arrived on time. The issue spurs talk of fleet foot messengers. other items include licensing decisions, council plans, bowling club news, fireworks, and regional notes on cycling, farming, and tourism developments.
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association hosts the ram and ewe fair at Addington with four thousand sheep catalogued though fewer than last year. Buyers crowd the grounds as small lots dominate. overall sale considered satisfactory with many lines passed and several strong bids noted from Ashburton breeders across various breeds.
In Tinwald district farmers back a creamm ory project amid hopeful talk. Last night sergeant Fouhy and constable Donovan raided a Cox street house seizing a ten gallon keg of beer. Auckland Technical School enrolls 1100 in classes with fifty volunteers in engine driving and electrical engineering.
A series of default judgments and summonses are listed: Magisterial cases against C W Seymour, H Buchanan, J Bishor and Son, P Boot, and others with amounts ranging from £2 6s 3d to £17 8s 8d. Several orders for payment schedules or immediate payment are noted alongside imprisonment for nonpayment.
Competition remains keen as a fine selection of wool and wheat trade notes high prices. Australian wheat shipment figures show 16 000 quarters February at 39s 6d and 14 000 quarters January February at 30s 6d. Lansdowne 122d per pound. Earliest EST clip D4d per lb.
A record entry of stock was offered at the Methven yard on Thursday with nearly 20 000 judged and strong prices. Good sound mouthed ewes were sought while broken mouths sold slowly store lambs slipped slightly. Prices included four, six and eight tooth ewes 11s 1d to 28s 6d and merino wethers 48 9d.
At the conclusion of the Methven stock sale on Thursday Friedlander Bros. submitted five acres and a four roomed cottage, the property of Mr Joseph Fleming. The property was then sold to Mr GC H Ireland for 55 pounds.
Antarctic explorers aboard the Nimrod dock after a long voyage. Lieutenant Shackleton leads a hardy party, cheered by crowds. Professor David praised, with no casualties except frost bite losses. A supplementary Shackleton report details ponies, hoosh rations, crevasse dangers, and a grueling march to reach safety.
March 28 report from Christchurch notes Lieutenant Shackleton continuing the return journey and crew members being picked up as the expedition proceeds.
London reports a worldwide tribute from scientists to the far reaching importance of Lieutenant Shackletor s discoveries. His wife is overwhelmed with congratulations as Captain Scott praises the Magnificent journey and the bold work of the expedition.
March 24 in Christchurch Lieutenant Shackleton reports a cable from the Queen. She will gladly receive the Union Jack back on England return and appreciates his desire that the Far South mountains be named after her Majesty. Signed Dighton Probyn.
In Christchurch Mrs Cromie wife of W Cromie Cust was found dead in bed after walking the previous day. Death attributed to ByCope with no inquest held. Mrs Cromie an old colonist and esteemed Dust resident. In Dunedin the Coroner ruled Andrew Kerr died from corrosive sublim ate poisoning self administered during insanity.
Rosser and Lyons have been committed for trial for maliciously destroying the Proprietary Company's railway line. The company had sent horses to South Australia, signaling a likely prolonged halt on resumed work. In Melbourne the High Court granted a prohibition cap ready for April 14 regarding the Broken Hill arbitration award.
Sydney reports expressed satisfaction as the Rugby Union anticipates the coming visit of the Ponsonby New Zealand team during its annual meeting.
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