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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

3

Ausklad Tramway Strike Near Settlement Talks

AUCKLAND May 29 The tramway strike shows signs of settlement after a late night conference between Mr Rosser other union secretaries and the Mayor. A special Arbitration Court sitting is planned Monday to hear cases against the union for breach of the Act. The strike disrupts trade especially drapery with some firms reporting large losses and public transport mainly by train for suburbans. The Auckland tramway union meets today while the New Zealand Socialists pledge sympathy and support, including financial aid if needed.

Por Press Association Auckland Rosser Tramway Union Arbitration Court Labour Department Queen Street Walk Dominion New Zealand

Parliament Member Voices on Strike and Rights

A member of parliament urged redress for grievances amid rising strike tensions. He stressed due process, blamed breaches of prior agreements, and warned against actions that would stain workers’ records. Officials offered mediation while cautioning against illegal walkouts as tram services faced disruption. Wellington council voiced sympathy with Auckland strikers.

New Anglican Church Opened at Hinds with Celebration

The new Anglican church at Hinds opened on Thursday with Holy Communion at eight in the morning and a full service at three. Archdeacon Averill and several clergy attended. Rev H G Blackburne was instituted as vicar, followed by a sermon on Church and Worship. A sale of work, a lecture on Jerusalem and the Holy Land, and community efforts accompanied the event. The brick and wood building seats 89, its porch and vestry flanked by two gables, and its erection almost debt free reflects credit on builder Mr Pourdie and local residents.

Hinds Archdeacon Averill Messrs Blackburne Blakiston Fox Hamilton and Whitehouse H. G. Blackburne Averill E. N. Blakiston Mra Yackburne Jerusalem Holy Land C. H. Standage God Save the King P.ourdie

Fire damages flax and meat cargo on Ionic voyage

May 22 Wellington report indicates fire damage confined to the hold area with three feet of water in No 2 hold where frozen meat is stored. Most flax damaged by water. discharge continues and Ionic's London departure delayed by a few days. An inquiry will open tomorrow morning.

Wellington Ionic London James McGowan Clibs Flitt

No License Hopefuls Speak To Ashburton Crowd

Rev Frank Isitt and supporters tour the dominion voicing No license sentiment and warning of past vote cheating. They push dominion option and bare majority reform while criticising canteen and locker systems and urging candidates to pledge democratic majority rule.

Isitt Invercargill New Zealand Working Men’s Clubs McGowan

Sunday Trading Fines In Wellington Magistrate Court

Wellington shopkeepers were fined 103 and cast in the Magistrate's Court for Sunday trading violations as reported from Wellington on May 2.

Wellington Magistrate’s Court

Gommier Girl Stock Sale At Rakala

The Rakala sale yesterday drew a mixed crowd for about 5000 head of medium glass ewes wethers and lambs. Late rates held though many lots were passed in as buyers failed to meet owners' value. Prices included half breds and cows outhe at 10s store lambs 8s 6d to 12s 6d store wethers 13s to 1ds.

Rakala Wethera

New Zealand Wool Prices Slip in London Cables

May 21 reports from Dalgety and Co and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency detail a brisk hide market at Melbourne prices firm overall. London cables say general levels are par to 3d lower with declines in beef and mixed tackle, while crossbred sheep and merino wool show varied movements with merino wool near last closing rates.

Dalgety and Co Christchurch London New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited

The Wool Market Sees Peak Activity on Export Trade

The wool market in London shows strong animation with intense competition across all sorts. American buyers are active on the latest New Zealand crash breed, signaling a brisk international demand and shifting prices.

London New Zealand

Flour price cuts announced by New Zealand millers

A circular issued yesterday by the New Zealand Flour Millers Association announces a reduction of £1 per ton in flour price. Current quotations are: sack flour £11 10s per ton, 100 lb bags £12 per ton, 50 lb bags £12 per ton, 23 lb bags £12 10s per ton.

New Zealand Flour Millers’ Association

Robinson charged with manslaughter of his mother in Supreme Court

In Christchurch on May 22 the Supreme Court heard William Alexander Robinson charged with manslaughter of his mother Margaret Robinson for neglecting to provide necessaries of life and medical attendance. The evidence given matched that in the lower court.

Christchurch Supreme Court William Alexander Robinson Margaret Robinson

Woman charged with murder in sensational case

Sydney reports Jane Baikie formally charged with murder. Inquest to open Monday amid sensational developments. Earlier cable notes Baikie arrested for stealing from Alexander Brown, believed poisoned, and remanded for a week.

Sydney Jane Baikie Alexander Brown Brown

Atkinson to Speak at Oddfellows Ball in Canterbury

Mr A B Atkinson, famed temperance advocate and lawyer, will speak at the Oddfellows Ball Monday night alongside Mr T E Taylor. The note highlights Atkinson’s Oxford ties, public spirit, and lineage, contrasting his clean hands with worn political sycophancy. Also updates on Ashburton vs Canterbury football lineups and Captain Edwin's forecast of strong northerly winds, falling glass, and probable rain after 16 hours.

Oddfellows' Hall T. E. Taylor Christchurch A. R. Atkinson Wellington A. BR. Atkinson Oddfellows Blall Taylor Atkinson Oxford Ingmer Sir Harry Atkinson New Zealand Trucking Atkinsons Ashburton Canterbury Thomas J. Smith W. McKenzie Edwin Wale

TENDERS FOR DELIVERING METAL NEAR MOUNT SOMERS AND IRRIGATION EXTENSIONS

Multiple tenders invited by the Tenders Board for delivering about 100 cubic yards of metal near the Mount Somers bridge and for extending the Acton irrigation channel in two contracts. Plans available at Mayfield store and County Council Chambers Ashburton. Tenders due June 1 and June 4 respectively. Also notice of a public meeting in Allenton to elect a deputation to the County and Borough Councils.

Ansama Road Board Mayfield-Mount Somers Head Mount Somers Bridge Mayfield Btore Board Room Hekeno Anama P.O Acton County Council Ashburton Allenton Alex Hewson

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