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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

3

Ashburton County Autumn Meeting Opens With Large Attendance

The Ashburton County Racing Club opened its autumn meeting with a large attendance and a well-presented course. Officials led by President 7. C. N. Grigg oversaw a day of races, bookmaking, and band performances, as handicaps produced close finishes and prize money totals.

Ashburton County Racing Club Christchurch Ashburton County Brass Band J. J. Henrys EH. Brinkman Fooks T. Cotton Soult T. H. Pyne Nancy Stair L. King C. -N. Grige Restless Syrs I. Douglas Mythical Pine Kelp RB. Derritt Melinda J.c Scoullar Leslie J. McCluskey Benzeline F. Yarr Narrangarie WV. Holmes Cannonier RK Key Silkweb Nancy Stair W. Clay Gblig J. C. N. Grigg H. A. Kright Don Orsino Thompson Caskill H. Donovan Mango Rosaleer Ss. Cotton Popgun W. Porter Zetland Field Gun Don Greino H. F. Nicoll M Cross Thunderer H. Derrett Gi. McCluskey Roscommon C. Hack Ruapehu H. Curran Highlan Reel A. Chapman Prim Cross Battery G.palner Ayr Laddie Amierlie Ors E. Mefwan Thomas Flashwood Syrs A. Wilson Harris Solomon's Syre J. Carleton D. Cameron H. Collyne Red King T, George

Illegal speed rates in Christchurch fined drivers

On May 13 in Christchurch Dr Talbot and another motor-car owner were fined £5 plus costs for driving 4 miles per hour over the 8 mph limit. Talbot claimed 15 mph on Papanui road with little traffic and warned strict enforcement would push doctors to use horses. A witness joked of cabs at 90.6 mph and cab horses a mile in three minutes.

Christchurch Talbot Papanui

Denniston crowd hears Prime Minister on national policy

At Denniston hall Sir Joseph Ward outlined plans amid cheers after the Blackball strike settlement. He opposed large borrowing, urged practical government, spoke on education and arbitration reform, and stressed naval protection and NZ’s duties to Britain.

Foster Joseph Marvel Lis New Zealand Oed Germany France Italy Britain Sir Joseph

Dangerous dog case settles for damages in Wellington

A ten year old boy, Harry White, claimed £50 damages from hotelkeeper Robert William Paterson for a bite by a bull terrier. The court ruled for the plaintiff, awarding £20 and costs, after witnesses described the dog’s actions and Paterson’s responsibility.

Wellington Harry White Robert Willem Paterson Dr. McArthur Paterson Robert William Paterson

New Zealand Bowlers in Australia Tour

Mr John A. Maynard, former Ashburton resident, reports the New Zealand bowling team to Australia comprised 80 bowlers and 14 ladies. The tour featured warm receptions, a brief death of fellow bowler Mr David Thomas, and praise for Ballarat’s gardens and drought conditions near Melbourne and Adelaide.

John A. Maynard Ashburton St. Albans Christchurch Maynard New Zealand Australia Dunedin Charles Payne Mgr Maynard David Thomas Invercargill Thomas Mr Maynard Signal Hobart Melbourne Ballarat Adelaide Dominion

Ta Tupkae Election Retains Horn as Ministerial Candidate

In Tuapeka Dunedin on May 12 by mutual consent Mr Bennett retires for Mr Horn who is accepted as the Ministerial candidate. The Britannia arrives at Fre mantle with passengers Dirsk Ross Acland and Miss Donaldson. Mr Ac lond claims tiger encounter in India but reports good health.

Dunedin Bennett Horn Fremantle New Zealand Messrs Dirsk Ross Acland Miss Donaldson Mr Aclond India

Nuisance on Trains in Washington Court Case

A man charged for playing a violin and soliciting money in a railway carriage was fined 1 pound plus costs 3 pounds 10 shillings after the information of the Railway Department. The case served as a test to curb similar disturbances on trains.

William Robinson Charged With Manslaughter Of Mother

Christchurch May 15 William Robinson has been arrested and charged with the manslaughter of his mother who died at Sydenham under neglectful circumstances. Government Inspector of Imported Fruit Mr A Smale visited Ashburton and inspected local fruiterers premises and appeared surprised by the results. Due to flour price rises several Ashburton residents who held large stocks are expected to profit significantly.

Christchurch William Robinson Sydenham A. Smale Ruit Ashburton Smale Frutterers

Henry Stephenson Clearing Sale Notice

Clearing sale announced for Tuesday May 19 at the premises Hast Belt off Wakanti road. Mr Hibbard departing to the North Island will sell entire house hold furniture and effects including chairs, tables, carpets, beds, chests, wardrobes, crockery, kitchen utensils, garden tools and more starting at 2 p.m. TOR SAE.

Epes Hibbard North Island Rimu

Ashburton By‑Law On Vehicle Lights Proposed

A special council meeting on April 3 1908 approved a by law about lights on horse drawn vehicles on the Ashburton Traffic Bridge after sunset and before sunrise The by law will be considered again at a May 19 1908 council meeting at Baring Square Ashburton A copy of the proposal is available at the council office for public inspection during office hours until May 19 1908

Alice Havelock Street West Ashburton Baring Square Council Atotich

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