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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 28, 1909

Page

3

Sentence in Dunedin court for Amy Bock fears mental exam

The Dunedin Supreme Court heard Amy Bock face sentence after pleading guilty to a string of false pretences forgery and theft charges. The judge noted possible mental incapacity and ordered medical examination with potential asylum care, while declaring habitual criminal status and two years hard labour on each charge.

Dunedin Supreme Court Amy Bock W. L. Moore Dominion Ranelle Moore Mr Moore Myr Moore Australia Melbourne New Zealand Roy Ellis de Lautour Afcore Christchurch Timaru Qamara Magdala Wellington

Multiple Court Cases Include Dismissed Whisky Charge

In Ashburton and Timaru courts a series of actions proceed from April to March. The Magisterial docket includes an alleged whisky sale without ID, a speeding adjournment, and several civil judgments by default. A criminal assault case was reserved for supreme court trial. A juvenile court convicted a boy for stealing sacks and a fishing rod.

Ernest Young Harry Taylor Orbell Fouhy Tiaac Baigent Crisp Kennedy Supreme Court Timaru Trevorton Harry Porter Tinwald John Kennedy

Wheat and Australian cargoes firm with mixed sales data

WHEAT cargoes firm with Australian output at 44s 6d to 45s. Tallow sales of 1751 casks offered, 1270 casks sold at par to 6d advance. May 28 update notes Australian cargoes at 44s 9d per quarter and American visible supply at 91,000 quarters.

Fer Press Association London Fletcher Bros

Australian cricket match report with weather delay and early finish

May rain halted play after 5 pm with the wicket soft and sawdust used. Australia began strong chases as Cotter and Hirst opened against Blythe and Stardstey, and play paused by dusk. Two wickets fallen for 21 runs with Armstrong and Trumper not out as day ends.

London Noble Hirst Blythe Cotter Stardstey Australia Virst de Bardsley McLaren Armstrong Trumper

Blythe’s 14 Wickets for 73 in County Cricket

Blythe starred for the team against Northampton in London on May 27 securing 14 wickets for 73 runs as part of the county cricket match.

London Blythe Northampton

Bay of Biscay Storm Sinks Spanish Fishing Fleet

A storm in the Bay of Biscay wrecked several Spanish boats and 100 fishermen drowned. The tragedy was reported by the Press Association and resolved by 845 a.m. on May 98.

Per Press Association London Bay of Biscay

Railway Robberies in Russia Led to 150 Arrests

A press report from St Petersburg dated May 27 states Russia has made 150 arrests in a three year railway robbery spree totalling 24 million pounds. The band operated with an organized system and included an intelligence department.

Press Association St. Petersburg Russia

Clearing Sale at Farm in G Flynn Lease Expiry

A clearing sale by Messrs Fried Lander Bros and others announces the disposal of live and dead stock from Mr G Flynn’s farm after lease expiry. Items include 168 sheep of various quarterbred types, three-quart­er bred lambs, rams, and several draught mares and horses, all stinted to a specific stallion.

Messrs Friedlander Bros LITD G. Flynn

GRAIN AND PRODUCE SALES AND AUCTION SERVICES OFFERED

Arrangements with leading New Zealand agents promise best sale value for grain and produce including prime malting barley oats wheat chaff and related items. Also offers clearing sales both town and country with prompt settlements cash advances and delivery at low prices. Represents Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co for agents.

AVING New Zealand Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co Peenane F. H. Cheat & Co Tancred Street Ashhurton

Clearing Sale at Willowby Held for Pennell

Mr H. Stephenson conducted a clearing sale at Willowby on Thursday for Mr T. Pennell. Attendance was good and items sold included implements such as harrows and ploughs with prices from £2 6s to £10, rollers £4, drills £6, potato grubber £1. live stock ranged from cows £1 to £2 10s, weaners 9s, heifers £1 15s, c category cattle up to £21 for draught geldings and mares.

H. Stephenson Willowby T. Pennell

Orari Mail Service Change Sought by MP Nosworthy

On May 10 M P W Nosworthy wrote to the Minister for railways about the Geraldine express and mail service. A reply on the 25th said dropping the morning Christchurch mail at Orari was approved and arrangements are being made between the Railway and Postal Departments before public notice.

W. Nosworthy M.P Geraldine Nosworthy Orari Christelmurch

A New Governor Arrives to Cheering Crowds in Sydney

The city decorates for Governor Lord Chelmsford official landing and welcomes his excellency. Large crowds celebrate the arrival as the new government leader begins duties in Sydney.

Por Presa Association Sydney Lord Chelmsford

British Fleet Weakening In North Sea By German Shadow

Analysis argues that as Germany readies a stronger High Seas Fleet for May maneuvers in the North Sea, Britain's Home and Channel Fleets are being reduced and dispersed. It warns of limited backing for repairs and coastal defenses, with potential gaps in basing and coal facilities.

Germany North Sea H. W. Wilson Prince Henry of Prussia Sheerness North Bea Tyne

Timaru visit by Mr Robert McNab noted during Domain tour

Mr Robert McNab left for Timaru aboard today's second express after a Domain tour with the Mayor in the morning. He will return north Too-Morroiy. The Ashburton Technical Classes Association seeks paintin and plumbing classes if enough inducement offers. A top instructor from a major centre may be secured for painting, while plumbing classes would benefit from a new high pressure water supply.

Robert McNab Timaru Too-Morroiy Ashburton Technical Classes Association

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