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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 22, 1907

Page

3

Unemployed in Australia and fires at Sidcup Home

Reports describe unemployed crowds marching in Perth West Australia and a fire at Sidcup Boys Home Kent where six hundred boys evacuated safely amid cheers. Also notes on bond extensions for Australian Mail Syndicate and a French cruiser incident near Shanghai and baptism of a Spanish heir.

London R. E. Tomlinson Daily Mail Perth West Australia Sidcup Kent

Duma Hails Czar Escape as Plotsters Arrested

Socialist and Labour members were absent when M Stolypin answered an interpellation confirming the revolutionary plot and arrests. The Duma unanimously expressed joy at the Czar's escape and abhorrence of the regicidal plan.

St Peterspvne Labour Duma M. Stolypin Nicholas

Outbreak in Odessa After Bomb Kills Police and Civilians

A bomb thrown in Odessa on May 21 killed two policemen and four pedestrians. Arrest made in connection with the blast. In retaliation, Black Hundred members went on a rampage in Obectkoff area, injuring about a hundred Jews.

St Prrerspune Odessa Obectkoff Black Hundred

Arrest of an Editor in Punjab Mutiny Charge

United Press Association reports editor and proprietor Pinchines of the native Punjab newspaper India has been arrested for allegedly inciting the sepoys to mutiny. Detention occurred May 21 with the report filed May 22 at 8:16 a.m. in Calcutta.

Great Effort Meeting Condemns Sedition in Patiala

May 21 Cancurta reports a meeting in Patiala condemning sedition and applauding Sir Danzil Ibboteen for vigorous action.

Cancurta Patiala Danzil Ibboteen

Temple manifesto backs British rule in Amritsar

Priests of the Golden Temple at Amritsar issue a proclamation declaring Sikhs loyal to the British administration and denouncing political agitators while praising the stability and order under colonial rule.

Golden Temple Amritear Sikbe

Melbourne to Singapore steam service subsidy agreed

The State Government arranged with Currie Company to run a five weekly steam service between Melbourne and Singapore with a subsidy of 2000 pounds annually. A fruit import prohibition proposal was discussed for a forthcoming Premier's Conference.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Melbourne Singapore Melbournr Currie Company Tan Enbwit Deakin

The Crick Case in May Assembly Battle

In May, the Speaker and Sergeant-at-Arms of the Assembly travel to the Privy Council to challenge the Court’s ruling in a case arising from Crick’s expulsion from the Assembly.

Eyoner Gean'alths Degislalivs Ate Crick

Man found guilty of manslaughter with mercy recommendation

Mutzournse Grate was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally striking another man on May 5. The court gave a strong mercy recommendation and fined £6.

Mutzournse Grate

Rowdy Anti Home Rule Meeting Disrupts Irish Affairs Talk

In Wuthington on May 22 Rowdy scenes erupted at an Anti Home Rule meeting. Rev Charles Watt of Auckland spoke on What Home Rule would do for Ireland. Audience protests grew as Home Rule advocates shouted down the lecturer and caused widespread interruptions.

Wuthington Charles Watt Auckland Ireland Ulster Nationaliete Watt

Sheriff Assault Trial Sparks Bail Refusal

Mayge May 22 Thomas Perry Puddle a sheep farmer is condemned on assaulting Mir C. Catten SML while in the line of duty as Sheriff. Bail was refused.

Mayge Thomas Perry Puddle Mir. C. Catten SML Bia

Deakin bids farewell at Imperial Conference with thanks

Mr Deakin expresses gratitude to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Lord Elgin and other ministers for hospitality at the Imperial Conference. He hopes for an independent Imperial secretariat and future cooperation between Motherland and self-governing dominions while Parliament is in recess. The departure triggers tributes across newspapers.

Loxpon Deakin Henry Caumpbell Baccnermin Lord Elgin St Brret Dily Chronicle Furcefn Presse Bx Frank

Debating Conference Results Leave Dakin Unimpressed

Mr Dakin said the official resolutions passed at the conference were not enough to warrant congratulations. Delegates failed to gain acceptance or even a clear approach on key points, with only minimal progress by correspondence. He noted possible future effects on Australia but saw closer ties with Britain as inevitable despite any friction during the visit.

Lonxpon Dakin Nazeptanca Genere Australia Motherland Colonia

The Wellington Murder Defense Evidence Heard

Evidence for Claude Paget's murder charge was presented as his brother described the prisoner as dazed and asking what he was doing there. Additional witnesses testified to the accused's peculiar conduct the night before the tragedy and other eccentric behavior observed at intervals.

Per Press Association Wellington Claude Paget Claude

Steamer Ranadi Reaches Auckland After Gale

The Wsian Government steamer Ranadi arrived from Tiji late last night after a May 16 gale. Heavy seas broke on board smashing foredeck ladders and bridge deck windows, damaging deck fittings. Mails were moved aft due to flooding of the forward mail area.

Auckland Wsian Ranadi Tiji

Ashburton Burnham match and Brass Band meeting notes

Otago oats quoted at 2s Od and Melbourne oats at 2s 1ld including duty. Ashburton Association FC to play Burnham on Friday. Ashburton County Brass Band committee meeting discussed bazaar accounts. Pumpkin seed guessing total 38 entries. top guess 801 by W Anderson, second 330 by Elliot. Slaughtermen to host MPs Davey Witty in mediation tribute. County Council buys 864 rat tails for March start.

Dunedin Otago Melbourne Kaipara Ashburton County Brass Band Br, Clark Mearest W. Anderson Elliot Davey Witty M.H.R

Imperial Conference attendees seek complete liberty after deception

Members of the Imperial Conference consider it undesirable to attend as guests of the nation again, preferring complete liberty after being deceived on May 22 at 8:27 a.m. and May 24 by figures named Lownes and Severs.

Lownes Imperial Conference

Lord Plonket's Opinions Address Colonial Conference

Gieporne May 21 Excellency the Governor replies to the address noting many British subjects’ issues remain unsettled yet a gradual reorganisation to meet modern needs is necessary. He praises free discussion and the colonial delegates' reception for advancing understanding and unity.

Gieporne

Ruinous Hurricane Destroys Futunga Island Churches

News from Auckland reports a severe hurricane on Futunga Island on April 17. A large stone church collapsed, a convent and school were destroyed, homes flattened, and coconut trees uprooted. Food shortages and famine threats loom for six months. natives’ shelters vanished and Catholic missionaries endured exposure. Wallis Island suffered only light damage.

Auckland Ronndi Futungas Fathers Catholic Mission Alofe Fulugga Wallis Island

Salvation Army officer joins Christchurch Charitable Aid Board

Mejor Paul, a woman officer of the Salvation Army, was today elected a member of the Christchurch Charitable Aid Board, in the room of Mrs Henderson.

Curreronca Mejor Paul Salvation Army Teeday Christchurch

Provision for a daughter in Pestators' Family Maintenance Act case

Christchurch May 22. Mr Justice Chapman grants Susan Rowe provision from trustees under Thomas Irving's will. Rowe receives 30s weekly until her mother's death, while awaiting realization of £1500 annual property share and remaining estate bequests from the testator's £25,000.

Per Press Association Christchurch Justice Chapman Barnarda Mayland Dudge

Ashburton Boxing Association Chooses Trophy Over Medals

Ashburton centre members meet to decide trophy prizes for tournament winners replacing medals in some classes. Mazey Findlay to receive open order for a trophy. if conditions unmet, medals awarded to other winners. Committee to select medals and trophies. £20 in accounts approved.

Ashburton South Lauterbury Busing Association Messrs J. V. DeBeer FA. McDonald W. Hodgkins G. H. Buchanan H. J. Acland W. G. Roberts Co S. Harper G. Friedlander Messrs Mazey and Findlay Messi S Mazey and Findlay Secon A. Fischer J. Little P. Chick Christelurch Thompson Juyffelton

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