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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
3
In Berlin Prince Bulow states that without German support for Austria there would have been a move to defeat Austria diplomatically, risking a weaker German position in Europe. The remarks reference the Nearer East and current European alignments.
TOKIO reports Japan declines to submit the Manchuria issue with China to the Hague Tribunal. The decision was announced on March 30, with a note that discussions will proceed outside the tribunal framework.
Sir Charles Cecil Stevens died suddenly outside his London residence in Redcliffe Square. Born July 5 1840, he was a Knight Commander of the Star of India and a retired Indian Civil Service officer who served on the Council of India.
Wind subsided and clearing skies brought frost and light rain. Snow covers ranges with colder weather expected, low-lying areas flooded but no major damage. Domain readings show 6 points frost and 2 points rain since yesterday. month total 541 points. Tempestuous seas delayed the turbine steamer Maori arriving three hours late to Lyttelton.
Heavy rain in South Canterbury washed away part of the main railway line south of Otaio and flooded St Andrews flat. The south express was halted until the north express arrived, passengers ferried across the washout, and trains backed to Timaru and Christchurch. North–south wires were down earlier, with full communications restored by evening after snow and flood damage disrupted links.
Gisborne reports five and a half inches of rain with the river in high flood. Carterton records heavy cold rain causing widespread flooding in Dalefield and surrounding districts with water over roads. Cratexour a gale and storm claim a life near Swincombe as snow falls in back country and stock suffer. weather moderates.
News from Fiji reports Hinch, a young prospector, drowned crossing the Sigatoga river with a sack of rock. In Wellington a tailor named Rogers, 56, died. a note suggested self harm. James Fitzpatrick, 43, Tasmanian, was killed by a falling tree at Cape Foulwind. A Fernside School incident caused a boy to fracture his jaw and facial injuries from a swing seat.
A car crossing Ashbartod bridge leaked petrol causing two fire spots on planks. Red-hot liquid scorched boards and left black marks over half the bridge. If not noticed by Mr Muirhead the blaze could have become highly dangerous, highlighting the need for insurance and preventive measures on bridges.
At a public Dunedin meeting called by the Mayoress, women resolve to petition Parliament to adopt a fine for assisting the immigration of single young women for domestic service.
Professor David praised Lieutenant Hyans for fine seamanship at a University gathering aboard the Nimrod. He credited Providence and the captain with saving many lives and lauded Shackleton for leadership in a dramatic sea rescue.
Wellington reports Lieutenant Shackleton has no current plans for a new expedition and would depart from the Parkland Islands and South America if he ever goes. He plans no Australia lectures now but may speak in Britain. he leaves New Zealand on April 15 and will deliver a lecture in Wellington on April 14.
About 1600 volunteers are expected to participate in the Canterbury Battalion manoeuvres at Mount Somers this year. Ashburton companies plan to muster over forty men each and will travel by train on April 8 with a special night service for volunteers from North and South. The camp will be in Mount Somers Domain and struck by noon Monday with return trips that evening. Each Ashburton company has hired a cook and other units may follow. The camp will feature an elaborate attack and defence program for the training.
The government plans a nominal defence roll listing able bodied men aged seventeen to twenty one. Police in smaller centres will likely handle the roll with Volunteer help suggesting names. Enrolment for compulsory military training is expected to start shortly after Easter, with an official announcement by the Premier next week.
The Ashburton Golf Club elected officers for the year with Dr E C Maude as president and D Wood as captain. The season opens at the Racecourse links on April 22. A benefit concert boosted funds, with £10 10s forwarded to Wellington for Mrs Hannam, after expenses of the event.
Mr Jervyn and Mr Bryant present a lecture entitled World Wandering listing experiences in Central Africa. The event includes lion shooting hippo hunting crocodile bathing and Kathir characteristics with an Indian club swinging exhibition by Tom Bryant Ex-Champion Indian Club Royal Navy admission 1s 6d lecture at 8 p.m.
Public notices invite bids for leasing a reserve divided into three blocks for 21 years. Conditions available at Town Clerk’s Office Ashburton Temuka Geraldine Christchurch. Tenders due April 30 1909. Also Weldon’s Farm 200 acres Rural Sections 24851 14352 with dwelling and outbuildings. sealed tenders by April 24 1909 with 5 percent cheque as guarantee. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Conditions see the undersigned office.
Tomorrow features afternoon tea and bier brief musical programmes and a county band in attendance. Admission to Schoolroom Tree opens with a ceremony at 2.30 pm.
The Timber Commission has concluded talking in Invercargill and left for Dunedin this afternoon.
The inquest into the death of 70 year old Andrew Douglas Hardie, found outside a cottage near Dudley Creek, was resumed. Medical evidence showed fatal spinal injuries with eight right side ribs broken. an open verdict was returned after witnesses said a passing taxi cab did not see or feel a shock.
Mr John Bonifant of Wakanw reports ten line items in an English telemetric ledger. The notes list names, dates, and brief actions tied to local duties and responsibilities. Details indicate a formal record-keeping sequence from a community office.
Borough bylaw details weekly dust cart routes and bin placement rules with penalties for street obstruction. It also announces the CHERTSEY DOMAIN set aside for the Easter Monday Race Meeting on April 12 1909 with admission prices. Local butcher listings and meat prices are included.
The inquiry into the Addington Workshops resumed with Mr Beattie answering questions and Mr Hampton advocating improvements. Beattie reported 1900 onward plant value and £10,000 in building additions, noting insufficient facilities and comparing costs with private firms. The chairman announced public proceedings had concluded.
Harvest services at Waterton Methodist Church were led by Rev Standage and Rev Wills with floral decorations and large congregations despite rain. A harvest social followed featuring music and readings, presided by Rev Standage with remarks by Chapman and Watson, plus solos and a violin recital.
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