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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

3

Dublin Court limits land acquisition under Evicted Tenants Act

The Dublin Court of Appeal overruled a lower ruling, ruling that land acquired under the Evicted Tenants Act 1907 may only target holdings of new tenants not bona fide tenants. It states commissioners cannot force acquisition against landlords will, in a case involving 4000 acres of the Clanricarde estate.

Per Presa Association London Court of Appeal Dublin Clanricarde

Frango-British Exhibition Dispute Urged for Mediation

London dated report says Mr Justice Joyce proposes a mediator likely the Earl of Crewe to ease the quarrel between the Australian Commissioner and Imrie Kiralfy, Commissioner-General of the Franco-British Exhibition, with mutual confidence sought.

London Justice Joyce Earl of Crewe Imrie Kiralfy

Braybrook Disaster Inquest Reveals Driver Milburn Record

Melbourne May 19 In Braybrook inquest the record of Milburn Bendigo train driver was entered The record shows between January 1888 and July 1906 he was cautioned or punished fourteen times for carelessness including fines for passing danger signals In one case his engine ran off In 1906 for speeding the Governor's special he was ordered relieved of driving important specials.

Melbourne Braybrook Milburn Bendigo

Supreme Court Sessions in New Zealand Courts

Reports from Auckland Wellington and Christchurch courts detail guilty pleas and sentences. John Chappell received twelve months hard labour for assault on a girl under one, while several youths got probation or prison terms for burglary and forgery. A later Auckland case saw a seven year hard labour term for indecent assault on four girls.

Auckland Supremes Court Justice Edwards John Chappell Horare Tango John Baker Henry Herbert Scow Herald Karl Hickstrom Gaspard Kaipara Henry Griffitha Joseph Geddis Gisborne George ‘Kelly William McGibbons Cambridge Leonard Cosgrove Nepia Jones Hana Thomas Fitzgerald Karl Hilletrom Supreme Court Alexander Campbell Edwards Paget Wellington Percival Hughes David Bregmus Morrison George Allen Samuel Knight Cameron Forbes Ernest Wehrstedt Percy Faulkner Christchurch John McClusky William Evans Frederick Stall James Muir Lyttelton

Australian grain and produce market quotations May 20

Quotations from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide markets list Wheat Flour Oats Barley Corn and by products with prices in shillings pence and pounds. Notable values include Wheat 1s 7d in Sydney and 2d in Melbourne. Oz regional figures show flour around £9 15s to £16 and potatoes around £4 1s to £4 0d.

Sydney Melbourne Adelaide

Vaccination Orders Issued Against Noncompliant Parents

Proceedings held today against a number of parents for failing to vaccinate their children. Fines were imposed and orders issued requiring vaccination within one month.

Christchurch

Death at Longbeach station reported as self-inflicted

Early hours this morning Walter Drewer aged about 25 was found shot dead in a whore of which he was a sale occupant. A discharged gun lay beside him and police imply death by own action. Coroner inquest sought with reply awaited.

Richard ‘Tout Longbeseh Walter’ Drewer Drewer Grigg Dominion Plymouth Bay Constable McLennan Svongbeach Fouhy G. Day

Bishop Julius Reappointed to Canterbury College Board

Wellington May 20 Bishop Julius is reappointed as government representative on the Canterbury College Board of Governors. Mr W H Collins is appointed to fill a vacancy on the Ashburton High School Board. A subsidy of £438125 is authorised for amatatus at Christ Church Technical College.

Wellington Julius Canterbury College Board of Governors W. H. Collins Ashburton High School Amatatus Christchurch

Fire on the tonic aboard ship threatens flax storage

A noon blaze discovered on the tonic deck appears to be confined to flax stored in the forehold with smoke pouring from portholes. The fire brigade has attacked it using the steam engine and ship hoses. Later the fire is being checked and the captain calls the danger not very serious for now.

Wellington

Premier Ward to Attend Winter Show Opening

The Premier Sir Joseph Ward informed Mr F R Flatman M P that he will attend the Winter Show opening on June 19. The Rev Frank Isitt passed Ashburton by today’s express and will return south tomorrow, planning to be in Ashburton in the afternoon and evening for no license business.

Joseph Ward Tina F. R. Flatman M.P Frank Isitt Ashburton Oliday Christchurch Timaru Springburn Methven

Wreck of the President Felix Faure Recalled at Antipodes Island

Captain Bollons of the Hine Moa reports crew provisions on Antipodes Island include tinned bread meat a medicine chest and tools. He notes water is abundant and local food sources such as albatross eggs mutton birds and aralia roots could sustain the party, disputing earlier newspaper statements.

Dunedin Felix Faure Antipodes Island Bollons Hinemoa

Brick size change eyed by Brickmakers Association

The Brickmakers' Association plans from September 1 to cut brick size from 9 in by 4 in to 5 in by 3 4 in. Builders oppose, arguing the smaller bricks raise required quantities by 12 to 15 percent at the same price per thousand. Builders will meet brickmakers to discuss.

Christchurch Brickmakers’ Association

Gambling scheme charged at magistrate court

Ivan Black faced magistrate today charged with starting a scheme on April 2 to gain money by chance. Police say he promoted a sweep linked to 25,000 members at Waveann Steeplechase. Several ticket sellers were fined last week. Mr Riddell imposed £10 and costs in this case.

Wellington Ivan Black Riddell

Otago Protest Over Exorbitant Rugby Charges

At a Dunedin committee meeting Otago Rugby Union sent a telegram to the New Zealand Union protesting against high proposed charges for the Otago match against the British team. The box plan is closed pending reply. local reserved seats were priced at a half crown while the New Zealand Union set Ss.

Dunedin Otago Rugby Union New Zealand Union Otago Wellington New Zealand

Trade With the East Drives Ten Dred Waits for Sydney Shanghai Service

The Government calls for ten bids to establish a regular steam service between Sydney and Shanghai. M Noufflard arrives as the first French Political Resident of the New Hebrides reporting a three judge court with a Spanish third arbitrator, noting Spain has no interests there. Mr Deakin invites the Imperial Government to send a special representation to welcome the British fleet and the American fleet.

Sydney Shanghai New Hebrides M. Noufflard Spain Melbourne Deakin

Ashburton Tailors Union Discusses Employment Book Placement

The Ashburton branch meeting chaired by Mr W White saw strong attendance. Members debated the employment book kept locally for inspection under the latest award and agreed to suspend placing the book in a prominent place pending a subcommittee report.

Ashburton Christchurch

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