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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
2
The piece argues Sir Joseph Ward's proposal to adjourn Parliament for a London Defence Conference is unconstitutional and would let the government act without Parliament. It questions the High Commissioner's role and warns that delaying Parliament undermines constitutional government and public policy.
A Dunedin Star report describes a Green Island settler’s relief after an owl signals a shift from pest birds. The Otago Acclimatisation Society’s importation is praised. The column lists Ashburton Empire Day fund donations, court proceedings in a J Hampton case, and a Tinwald Domain caretaker quip. Golf shops announce new stock for the season.
Frost readings from the Domain weather station show nine degrees on Thursday morning, two degrees on Friday, and three degrees this morning. A Gisborne meat cooperative with £10,000 capital is formed. Civil Service junior exam entries moved from September 30 to September 5. Edward Herring of Papanui offers additional meteorological instruments to the Ashburton Domain curator, who thanks him for original instruments. McNab tours towns promoting meetings, including Dannevirke and Palmerston North, and reports strong attendance.
Mr Robert McNab spoke on universal military training at Timaru with the Mayor presiding and volunteers on the platform. Exemption by occupation was opposed and applauded. A Palmerston North meeting backed McNab urging action with a June 7 address planned at Opts House.
Mr McNab answered queries about training all men to use arms and keeping rifles as part of instruction. He supported merit-based officer selection and argued for a referendum on adopting a nationwide arm training system to defend the country.
In Melbourne on May 8 the House debated business stoppage and adjournment. Mr Fisher proposed delaying proceedings while the Opposition led by Deakin faced derisive laughter from ministers amid talk of closure. Sir Win Lyne was censured for a Judas remark after which the House adjourned until Tuesday. It is reported Mr Fisher may seek a dissolution.
The Westminster Gazette notes Mr Devlin's coalition reveals the challenge of running British institutions with only two parties. The Daily News compares the fusion to Prince von Bulow's Liberal Conservative bloc and observes an awaiting curiosity about the outcome.
May 29 Melbourne reports supporters of the Government claim a good chance of dissolution. They emphasize defeating by a combination of parties as a key factor influencing the outcome.
May reports from Auckland and Reefton detail two deaths. Michael Hardon, bound over for peace with his wife, cut his throat and wrist with a razor and is in serious condition at a hospital. In Reefton, C B H Perkins, a young man, drowned off the Buller Junction dredge.
From Wellington May 29 the Presa Association reports a large flow of travelers to Australia. The Moeraki bound for Sydney carried 350 passengers, including 18 Chinese, with most in second class.
Paris reports a May maritime strike detains 43 ships and 36 500 passengers at Marseilles. The Danton battleship launch failed costing £90 000 while remaining immobilized at Brest. US Navy estimates for 1910 1911 total £25 million include plans for two dreadnoughts.
In Commons Mr Asquith said he would consult senior colleagues on recognizing Empire ties and official status. A long adjournment debate followed as Sir Edward Grey urged calm in foreign affairs. He warned Congo questions could spark European trouble if mishandled and noted a Congo river blockade would be grave.
In London on May 28, the second day opens with Australia at 67 for two after 360 minutes of play. Trumper falls early and Hirst exploits a soft wicket to claim four wickets, while England's bowlers Blythe and Macartney shine. Rhodes and Thompson push the score past 110 before a run out ends a tense stand.
Obituary reports the death of Ben Curtis in Dunedin on May 29. Curtis, formerly owner of Casket, had won the Great Easter Handicap racing title.
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