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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
2
May ephemeris lists sun rise and set times for several days with values around 7 to 8 hours of daylight. It also records moon phases including full moon on the 11th, last quarter on the 18th, new moon on the 20th, first quarter on the 27th, and apogee and perigee events on the 11th and 29th respectively.
The piece discusses Austria's early adoption of old age pensions, Denmark’s prior example, and contrasts Austrian women's upbringing to New Zealand norms. It cites Dr Batchelot’s reforms in Dunedin and cites Frank Bullen on immigration, urging work-focused population growth. It also notes school gardens in Ashburton, local auctions, defense and theatre notices, and various local remarks.
Local ard general notes Empire Day remarks by church ministers. It marks the 48rd anniversary of the Hurmut Blas New Zealand railways section turning of the first sod at Colombo street crossing Christchurch. Mvg S Bealey officiated before a large crowd despite drizzle. Timaru Borough Council held a late session to frame 1909 10 estimates with revenue expected at 27375 and expenditure at 34178. Assaults on Chinese in Greymouth discussed with magistrate imposing penalties. Golf shop Q D Johnston advertises new stock for the season.
Police quietly entered a room where men drank and toasted in a comic scene. One man, undressed from hat to boots, drank a strong drink as others passed a bottle with the remark Here help yourself. An officer announced a search warrant and two quantities of whisky were seized.
Wanganui May 24 second day of the meeting saw showery weather and a heavy track. Results listed Winter Osts Irish Rifle first, Ballarat second, Hermia third with a small margin. Grandstand SteeplechaseJack Pot led a long race, Burns finishing fifteen lengths ahead. Balgownie Hack Strategist won by a long neck in the Marathon event.
United Press reports that Roumania’s convention with Germany and Austria may become a formal part of the Triple Alliance. Other dispatches note the Hague Tribunal’s handling of the German French case and criticisms of consular actions concerning deserters. London reports Chile proposes arming to acquire warships. Berlin notes a municipal visit by a Burgomaster and 35 officials to England.
The report notes George Meredith's body cremated and ashes interred at Dorking after a quiet Westminster Abbey memorial service. The observance followed the Prass Association notice received May 24.
The column owners tell the South Wales Conciliation Board they will serve a month's notice on the workers on the 1st of Tyne regarding the eight hours day. This action would end contracts and lock out 150,000 men at the end of June unless a settlement is reached sooner.
Press reports from Constantinople state Turkey is reorganizing government departments, dismissing 27,000 inefficient military and civil staff. Martial law enables the sweeping changes with no disturbances reported.
In a professional marathon from Windsor to the Stadium ninety eight starters Gardiner England and La Bay France Morris England were among the competitors with winning details not fully clear due to fragmented copy. The report notes a French runner and English participants in a tightly contested event.
John Darling and Sons flourmills in Collingwood were destroyed by fire with damage estimated at £12,000. Insured for £7,500 with National and New Zealand offices. Also: a passenger named Rogers aboard the Moana was found unconscious and died in hospital from sea-sickness. Professor Lowrie declined Sydney University chair due to a five year WA government commitment. Broken Hill strike ends as pickets withdraw and Tom Mann’s engagement terminates.
Fine weather at Oamaru for day two results include Empire Hurdle Handicap Ringman Homeward Southern Cross won by four lengths in 29 seconds. Parkside Welter Handivan Oiyoi Petrovna Loresome three quarters of a length in 1 minute 33 seconds. The Shorts Obsina Ripple Lady Dirk won by three quarters of a length in minutes. Victoria Handicaps Pinol Czar Kolshol Federal won by three lengths in 1 minute 45 seconds. Redcastle Hack Handicap Bala clava Kostroma Inchbonny won by four lengths in 1 minute 48.5 seconds.
May 24 at Takapuna Jockey Club in Auckland saw a fine day with a heavy course. Pupeke Handicap winners were Starboard first, Etenia second, Baika third. time 1min 17sec. Pukenui won the Pupuke Handicap with Bully Cymri second. time 38 minutes.
May 24 report from Christchurch notes groom George Adams of J E Horniman’s Waian Ferry stable injured a small ankle bone and ligaments after a stone caused a fall. He received surgical care at Mackenzie Cheviot and was moved to Christchurch Hospital. An inquest by H W Bishop into the May 20 death of James Smart, Richmond, who died after bicycle crash on Barbadoes Street April 17, found death from accident caused by being run over while riding on the wrong side of the road.
At a public meeting the toast to Parliament sparked a heated claim by Speaker Quinlan proclaiming West Australia suffered cece tin de federation. He urged flogging all who voted for federation and promised the harshest punishment for Sir John Forrest.
Auckland May 23. Henderson and Pollard's jpinery works at Mount Eden and adjoining dwelling were totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night. Building stock and machinery valued at £3000 with £1800 insured in Standard Company. Kanri' Tim ber Company's yard had a narrow escape.
The fragment mentions influenza care with a peppermint cure and a claim of effectiveness. No verifiable names, dates, or organizations are present to establish a concrete news item or event.
A mass meeting in Chobristchurch is scheduled for the evening to discuss compulsory military training. Mr Robert McNab will deliver the address at the Choral Hall.
Wellington dispatch reports the Echo went ashore yesterday on the south side of the Keramea river. The crew are safe and no injuries are mentioned. The incident was confirmed by the secretary of the Post Office per the Press Association.
Lord Northcote presided at the Australian banquet where Lord Charles Beresford urged dominions to defend themselves and protect trade routes with cruisers rather than costly battleships. He proposed imperial fleet integration, dominion control of cruisers in peace, and training for Australia, arguing an eight-ship build this year but no panic.
London May 23 Dr Macnamara Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty said at Lowestoft that by 1912 the Fleet would be strengthened to deter Germany with the latest efficient types creating a margin of superiority.
Several papers report the government will build eight dreadnoughts this financial year as part of a revived Triple Alliance era. Production of guns and armour is to be accelerated, and Mr Asquith is to be questioned on the subject.
Secretary of State Alfred Lyttelton told the Colonial Institute banquet that Britain's overseas dominions would shape the next century largely through the Defence Conference. He endorsed Canada and Australia pursuing their own navies within an Imperial framework and praised New Zealand for offering Dreadnoughts. Other speakers included Sir Gilbert Parker and the Agents-General.
Commercial London May 23 reports 197,500 bales sold with Home buyers 88,000 Continent 61,000 American 23,000 and 16,000 bales held over. Prices rose for best greasy merinos and crossbreds. Merino lambs and medium sorts varied. Wellington May 22 cable notes keen competition, strong American buying, favorable prospects, and varied value estimates for merino and crossbred wools across grades.
Auckland bakers say flour prices stay high and bread costs unlikely to fall. Some merchants doubt a price drop, noting any cut would be for show, while predicting flour prices may rise later rather than ease soon.
The selectors announced the test squad led by MeKaren as captain with Fry Jones Fessop Brearley Lilley Hayward Hirst Thompson Reif Dyldesley Blythe and Hobbs chosen for the May 24 meeting in London.
The Auckland Winter Exhibition opening tomorrow features a large dairy section with 194 entries, 150 export classes. In the open one box of butter class there were 24 entries with South Canterbury factory first, Waipu second, Auckland Fresh Food and Tea Company third, and Fihama Opunake fourth. Factories outside Auckland tied for first in the open export butter class, Rangitikei and Cheltenham sharing the top score with 98 points each, Bunnythorpe third, and South Canterbury fourth.
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