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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
3
London report says George Brown a Conisburgh Yorkshire collier attempted to murder his eight sleeping children by gas and then killed himself. The children are in serious condition but expected to recover.
A Paris meeting of postal strikers approved appealing to the working classes for support and stated the entire confederation of labour would assist the postal men.
Worcestershire posted 903 and 23 percent and defeated Yorkshire whose scores were 289 and 123 as reported by Press Association.
Reports from Melbourne Hobart Adelaide Sydney and Brisbane dated May 16 17 cover the Lilian yacht tragedy with one body found and five missing. Trade talks between Australia and Canada reopen with proposals envisaged. A by election returns Bruce anti Labour candidate in Central district Adelaide. Weather notes rain across the states. Obituary for animal painter Montagu Scott. Berlin Professor Manes arrives to study Australian New Zealand labour and industry law. Fusion talks between Deakin and other parties falter. Australian Rowing Board of Advice to be formed with three delegates per state. Barrier Labour trouble looms with likely decision next Tuesday.
In heavy rain at Brisbane on May 15 J Towns of New South Wales won the amateur championship, with Dennie of Queensland second and F Coverdale of Tasmania third. Richards of Victoria was fourth. Tasmania led early, Victoria moved to second, NSW third, after a dramatic finish by a bare length. Time 16 minutes for the winner. 19 minutes for the Tasmanian-Victorian sprint.
In a letter from Wanganui the secretary of Anusbhan's supporters notes he is already training and will drop to racing weight soon. He and his party plan to move up the river to a cottage for further preparation ahead of the championship course.
Christchurch reports include P Hughes dislocating an ankle after stepping on a stone while alighting from a horse and a man named Coughey injured after being knocked down and trampled by a horse at Tattersall’s Bazaar. Timaru notes Denis Collins killed by a train in an inquest finding accidental death. Dunedin records Archibald Andrew, 54, injured in a fall while carpentry, in a private hospital in precarious condition.
In Oamaru on May 15 a 12 year old boy, Thomas Cuff, was killed when acetylene gas exploded after he struck a match to inspect dry carbide in a tent used by Jones's hakjumping company. The top of the tin struck the boy's head, killing him instantly.
Wellington May 17 William Henry Eager James Ham and William Ham were charged at the Police Court with street betting. The judge reserved decision.
The wool market remained firm with quoted prices. Domestic and imported lots show strong activity as sales progress, with 126,905 bales catalogued and 122,649 bales sold to date.
Weather aided a strong poultry entry at Saturday sale with keen competition and satisfactory prices. Roasters to 5s 6d hens 2s 10d to 8s 3d pullets 4s 9d to 6s 8d ducks 8s 9d to 93s geese 6s to 7s 9d turkey hens 8s to 11s gobblers to 20s per pair. Eyes and butter markets strong with hens 1s and spigeons at 1a. Produce and stock sale saw wide ranges in poultry and grains with prices listed. Meat items included Jytion 2d lb lamb 3d lb.
The fortnightly sale of fat wool and skins drew buyers with a good clearance. Prices ranged for fat caul and rendered fat lids, horsehair, hides, various wool types, and skins including merino, halfbreds, pelts, and crossbreds. Messrs Guinness and LeCren Ltd report the Raukapuka homestead block sold to Mr J Connolly Jr of Geraldine at £25 per acre.
The trial of William Connolly for the murder of Ernest John Burke at Westport on May 8, 1908, begins in Christchurch. Seamen Olaf Halinan and Anderson faced earlier charges, with Halinan dying in prison. Connolly previously convicted of perjury and now stands accused again. Evidence from 63 witnesses includes Murray's testimony of Burke's death near Q C BE Hotel and subsequent movements of Connolly, who returned muddy and breathless. A knife and pipe once owned by Burke were found in Connolly's possession.
The Ashburton Empire Day Committee outlines a programme for Empire Day Monday the 24th. A parade of Friendly Societies volunteers cadets and bands begins at 10 am, with a patriotic display at the Domain and speeches by Jd Marriner Christchurch T A Hamilton Fendalton and W Nosworthy Ashburton. An afternoon children sports programme offers prizes over £13. Excur sion trains will run at reduced rates and parade participants earn capitation for their corps. A tea meeting at Oddfellows Hall at 4 pm hosted by the No license Council leads to a public meeting with speeches by H D Bedford and A Dewdner after which admission is charged.
A letter from Ashburton business leaders offers Mr William Hass £20 as a token of esteem on his departure from Ashburton. The same period reports special evangelistic services led by Rev C Dallaston in Dunedin at the Tabernacle, with large congregations and a Joshua text sermon.
Public auction in Dunedin drew a great crowd for Amy Bagh's personal effects and wedding presents. The sale opened at 1 p.m. with keen competition and high prices anticipated as the first lots including an electro teapot were offered.
Emil Bockaert charged with driving a motor car in a dangerous manner and speeding at an intersection. He collided with a cyclist who was seriously injured. The latter charge was dismissed. a fine of £6 and costs was imposed to allow appeal.
Greymouth reports that New Zealand may send Sir Joseph Ward to the Imperial Defence Conference with Home authorities offering to adjust dates. If Ward attends he would need to depart by June 14 and would miss the opening of the new Parliament, with final arrangements to be announced soon.
The New Zealand Industries association announces a winter show week to be held in Dunedin from Mey Slet to duneath. The event aims to showcase local industries and products during the Winter Show week.
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