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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
3
London message from May 23 reports King George expressing gratitude for loyal messages from subjects beyond the seas. He vows to uphold constitutional government and the liberties of the empire under God, following his father's example amid the shared sorrow.
Reuters says Mr Merriman declines to join General D Boltha's cabinet as South African Union Parliament set to be opened by the Duke of Connaught.
Adelaide city council allocates 500 pounds for a King Edward statue fund following the monarch’s death. Additional subscriptions bring the total to 3800 pounds. Royal visit news from Sydney and Melbourne notes appear alongside labour caucus debates and flour price cuts.
The Daily Mail Cup field lists New South Wales competitors Mars Buckley Rice Parker Jones and Wright with Victorian runners Murphy and Wood. This lineup was announced in Sydney on May 24 by the Press Association.
A Wellington inquest into the death of William Hetty Shillito of Eboracum Winslow Ashburton county returned a verdict of accidental death after he fractured his skull falling from a Wellington tramcar and died in hospital.
Supreme Court sessions in Dunedin report Andrew Moore acquitted on a second count of setting fire to a Port Chalmers building. Albert Whitmore Chirnside, railway porter, faced theft charges over Mrs Hendersons handbag and jewellery. evidence showed rings worn by his wife and a denial by the alleged girl. The case remained unresolved.
Sir Joseph Ward arrived in Christchurch and travelled to Greymouth and Hokitika. He will address Opposition criticisms and outline Government water power and Defence Scheme proposals. He plans to amend the Opium Law and concentrate state departments in a large Christchurch building block over two years.
A historical exchange from 1910 reviews alcohol use in polar travel. Sir Ernest Shackleton replies to Grenadier regarding claims of regular intoxication during expeditions, stating alcohol was not a normal practice and used only for emergencies or feasts.
A Mayfield Band Hall social honored Mr George Dellow who long operated the local blacksmith business. W Oakley chaired the event with songs, readings, piano and flute solos, a step dance, and brass band selections. Gifts included a gold Albert pendant for Mr Dellow and a gold brooch for Mrs Dellow. Dellow plans to farm near Whangarei.
A fire at 11.80 this morning at Messrs J. Niven and Co port Alma destroyed much machinery with damage estimated between £10,000 and £15,000. The freezing chamber was damaged but contents were saved. Origin suspected in boiler-house. The firm resumed a workable steam engine at the foundry this afternoon. Insurance details unavailable.
The Wanganui Jockey Club winter meeting opened with large attendance and fair tracks despite a westerly wind and rain threat. Seventeen bookmaking licenses issued. Borough Handicap won by Boanerges over Paruln and Emblem. Steeplechase won by Jack Pot ahead of Lovell and Oryx, with protest against Jack Pot dismissed. Electric Handicap took Faunus first with Golden Loop second and Voea third.
Oamaru May 24 The Winter Meeting opened in ideal racing weather with a large attendance. Eleven bookmakers were licensed. Empire Hurdle Handicap finished Stone Ginger first Whitaikura second Rifle Raps third. Tokarahi Welter Handicap saw Waiju first Fisticus? second Armamento third. Times noted.
The weekly Tinwald sale drew a large crowd with brisk bidding and strong fat stock clears. Fat sheep and store cattle dominated, with 2649 fat lambs and 2258 fat ewes recorded, while mixed classes of store sheep showed improved demand but weak prices overall. Fat lambs ranged through many weighted bids, and cattle included several springers and cows sold for modest sums.
Ashburton County Rugby Union met to grant use of the growl on May 28 and approve a Ashburton Ellesmere representative fixture at Christ Church on June 3. Referees were named for senior junior and third grade matches and all June 1 2 fixtures postponed pending the end of the second round.
A Southern Cross general meeting in Oddfellows Hall elected captains and vice captains for senior junior and presidents teams. Selected players will front Southern Cross juniors versus Rakaia and v Longhead, with squad lists announced for Methven, Ashburton and Old Boys clashes. Emergency players Joynt and Burnard named.
Public notice states the Coldstream Road Board will meet on June 16 1910 to levy a general rate of one eighth of a penny on rateable property for the year from April 1 1910 to March 31 1971. Rate-book open for inspection after July 1 at the official residence of Gloweliffe.
John William Riley gives notice at the Ashburton County Council that he intends to apply for a slaughtering license on B.S. 17 776 located at Mount Somers 5419. The district seeks the license for farming operations and corn crusher activity.
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