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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
2
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A death or birth related notice from Ebenezer Nursing Home Ashburton mentions the wife of John Brown Burnside Mayfield or a daughter Bothwell.
The Magisterial Court is expected to hear a batch of charges against parents who have not vaccinated their children. Exemptions are strict, and negligence is not tolerated under the law.
Advertisement notes lack of aids to reveal aroma and flavor of a product. Manchester Bros. acts as agents, promoting a packaged tin can version for convenient use.
News from European telegraph service notes that M. Fallieres and the Czar will meet July 24 in Paris. A reported eloping Austrian princess reached London seeking a marriage at a registrar office. Cancer research ties grow as Berlin hosts an international association.
A Cox street grounds match yesterday afternoon between Timaru and Ashburton Ladies Hockey Clubs ended 2 0 in favor of Timaru. Referee was Mr Gee Clark. Visitors were entertained after the game with dinner and afternoon tea.
A golf contest at Ashburton Golf Club between Christchurch and Ashburton clubs finished level. Christchurch led in singles and doubles but several mixed results kept the final score a draw with key results from Sands Bonnington Jamieson Williams Maitland Barnett and others.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena opened a Rome palace funded by the King to house the International Institute of Agriculture. Attending were New Zealand High Commissioner W P Reeves and Victoria Agent-General Taverner, with Italian Minister of State Tittoni welcoming delegates.
London reports the arrival of M. Fallieres aboard the cruiser Leon Gambetta to Dover. A grand reception is planned with the Channel Fleet and Prince Arthur of Connaught. Fallieres will reside at St James's Palace during his stay with officials including Edward VII and Asquith.
In Calcutta May 25 reports state the Mobmands evacuated a strong position at Lakarai Kotal as General Wilcocks prepared to attack. Three tribes submitted and offered to accept British terms while the British push toward Atmbchar.
An Indian constable was stabbed to death in Calcutta on May 25. Two explosive devices were found in a railway train compartment after passengers alighted. Police investigations underway.
The Spectator denounces government plans to vote on women’s suffrage, arguing women are not men and nature reserves the ultimate authority of force. The Miners Federation ballots show a majority backing affiliation with the Labour Representation Committee, adding 13 MPs to that group.
A Fiji cable report says the government seeks a subsidised direct fort nightly Melbourne service. Siemans Bros' tender wins £49000 for two new cables to Tasmania. May 24 Melbourne dispatch notes.
Received May 26 at 0 65 a m the barque Pallas from Mollendo reports a remarkable ordeal near the Samoan group. In a calm spell the vessel rose from the water and landed with a heavy bump followed by several large tides. An hour later another ten second shock occurred. Authorities attribute the incidents to a submarine earthquake.
In Sydney the inquest into Alexander Brown’s death hears Brown’s step-daughter say he accused the Baskies of past visits while claiming his jewellery was safe with them. A nurse notes Mrs Baskie asked for Brown’s belongings if he died, and the detective cites a potential will favoring Baskie. The woman admits pawning Brown’s rings after his death.
The Herald argues New Zealand must obtain clean fruit but warns against drastic port restrictions. It urges Australia's Agriculture Minister to push for less severe rules to avoid harming NSW shipping while ensuring fruit purity.
The London based Commission on Congestion in Ireland reports broad unanimity with reservations led by Sir Antony Mac Donnell. It urges wholesale compulsory land acquisition to curb tenant immigration, designates Connaught Donegal Kerry and parts of Clare Cork as congested and under a dedicated board restricting landlord to tenant sales, while the Land Commission and Department of Agriculture handle non congested relief. Land price would equal the landlord’s average net profit income.
Local news notes that 2 D Johnston has opened in Ashburton offering a choice stock of golfing requisites for the coming season. The shop promises convenient access to equipment and accessories for players.
Mr William James proprietor of the Terminus Hotel Christ church suffered rheumatic gout for fourteen years. He tried remedies with little relief until three years ago he was advised to try Retumo. He reports great satisfaction with occasional lingering pain but says Retumo cured him for the most part. The ad endorses Retumo as effective for gout and rheumatics and notes prices of 2s 6d and 4s 6d. Also mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds with prices 1s 4d and 6d.
Messrs Friedlander Bros Limited offered Frisby Bros contractor's plant and livestock in a Saturday auction. Prices included double furrow plough six pounds ten shillings, five horse yoke two pounds nineteen shillings sixpence, three furrow plough thirteen pounds, portable whare eleven pounds, cook house sixteen pounds ten shillings, dray ten pounds ten shillings, Massey Harris binder nil. Livestock included chestnut mare six years eighty pounds, geldings ranging fifty to eighty pounds, bays around thirty to eighty pounds with several prices listed.
A brief item notes a nighttime hacking cough affecting children and mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy. The brief lists one first and two second grade terms suggesting a school or product endorsement context.
Multiple fatalities and injuries reported across New Zealand. In Auckland a man J Q Loughlin was killed crossing at Papakura station after being struck by a train. Near Penrose a collision between an Onehunga bound train and a railway jigger injured Matthew Brennan and James Barton, with Barton dying shortly after. Barton was a plumber from Gnehonga, leaving a wife and five children. In Christchurch an elderly man Robert Wham was found dead in his bed aged 83, a former Nelson constable linked to Burgess era murders. A Colombo Street cab collision left Harold Williams unconscious with a head wound.
Guardian reporter notes the Hon. J A Millar during an Auckland express stop says the Auckland strike settlement supports Industrial Councils as proposed in the Industrial and Conciliation Arbitration Act Amendment Bill. He cites 42 disputes settled by councils in 18 months and suggests reintroduction with tweaks and Canadian law inspired features.
Supreme Court sessions in Wanganui opened with no cases for Grand or common juries, an unprecedented moment. Two prisoners pleaded guilty in lower courts and await sentencing for false death certificate declaration and theft. A lengthy civil list and a divorce case were noted.
Auckland May 26 Edward Kirby aged fifty charged with indecently assaulting a child aged forty four received seven years imprisonment. Justice Edwards said he would not disregard medical evidence of heart disease but would rely on the Government surgeon to certify fitness for flogging in future.
In Invercargill on May 26 the Y.M.C.A. building campaign raised £3629 with further donations expected. The association has secured a central site and plans a large building to provide accommodation for many.
Grain traffic in Southland reports 484,977 sacks transported to date, up 152,480 from last year, with railways carrying an exceptionally heavy load this season in Invercargill.
At the Supreme Court in Wellington on May 25 Annie Barrie faced a charge of theft for snatching a distress warrant from a bailiff. The Crown Prosecutor stated the act was wrongful but showed no intent to steal, intended to embarrass the bailiff during duty execution.
The scow Maroro overdue at Raglan from Wanganui was seen by the steamer Rimu last Thursday, forty miles north of Cape Egmont. She was then heading seaward with a north west wind blowing.
The Plumpton Park Trotting Club winter meeting concluded with multiple harness races. Notable results include Rosebery winning the Trial Handicap and Lady Clare taking the Innovation Handicap, with times ranging from 5 minutes 23 seconds to 5 minutes 11 5 seconds for longer heats.
The Ashburton seven-a-side football teams visiting Timarus yesterday failed to secure wins in the tournaments.
An ad touts RHEUMO as a cure for rheumatic gout by neutralising uric acid in the blood. It features a testimonial from John Sullivan of Timaru praising the medicine. Bottling Stores in Timaru distribute RHEUMO at 29 6d and 4s 6d with offers on bronchial cough remedies and peppermint drops for children.
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