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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
3
Dunedin millers announce a three month shutdown as flour costs surge and bread rises to 7d for a four pound loaf. Reports from Christchurch and Ashburton confirm higher wheat and flour prices with looming bread hikes and possible market corrections.
At the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce quarterly meeting in Christchurch on May 30 resolutions urged the speedy completion of the Midland Railway to the West Coast. Attendees included T H Race Canadian Commissioner at the Exhibition and A A Longden British Art Commissioner, who were given a farewell. Race noted the Exhibition would boost Canada New Zealand trade. Longden urged removal of art import duties. Race departed tonight.
In Christchurch Oscar Robert Blair pleaded guilty to three forgery counts and was sentenced to six months on each, to run concurrently with hat labour. In Auckland Arthur Harris, a 20 year old jockey, was found guilty on two counts of criminal assault and got two years hard labour. John Thomas Bennett, 55, admitted false pretences and received three years' imprisonment. his record shows 18 prior convictions dating back to 1866.
In Invercargill May 31 at McCarthy the court delivered judgment in Margar et McAuliffe charged with sly grog selling at Shamrock Hotel. Defendant previously convicted of keeping liquor for sale in a no license area. Magistrate substantiated the charge and sentenced the accused to three months imprisonment. Mr Solomon gave notice of appeal against the conviction and charges. informations against two assisting in sale of liquor adjourned to June 4. charges against four men found on the premises proceed.
A writ for 2000 pounds damages has been issued by William Plowman against Patrick Gleeson the brewer alleging slander in Napier on May 31.
Since mid March the Wallington city and district have reported 165 scarlet fever cases, with four deaths. The update notes a continuing outbreak affecting residents and emphasizes the public health concern.
At Wiedlander farm the house conducted horse sale saw about 90 head offered with early slack bidding turning brisk for young draught horses. Prices included Black gelding 7 years £30 Bay gelding 5 years £88 Bay gelding 6 years £80 and other draughts, hacks and mares selling to £12 10s for some lots. Several horses were sold privately.
A large Ashburton Mothers' Union gathering met at St Stephen's schoolroom with Mrs Inglis presiding as Dr Pyngy King outlined infant life topics for an evening lecture. A Fairfield Freezing Works social in aid of the Fairton prize fund drew about 200 attendees with Mr W Anderson chairing and musical items by W Anderson, P Healey, Aliss Bennison, and W Rose, ending with a thanks to the chair. A Rangitata plains farmer notes lack of horse competition due to the cheaper traction engine for ploughing, but oats and chaff prices keep horses in limited demand.
A ten and two eleven year olds were cautioned for stealing 15s and the parents refunded the money. A first offender for drunkenness, arrested in East Street, was fined with costs. Frederick Hyde did not answer a motor bicycle on Moore Street on May 24 and was fined with costs. A suit over wages and overtime saw Armishaw ordered to pay 2 10s balance and 78 shown. Strachan ordered 2 on county claim. Further default judgments were entered in several cases including Mitchell v Guiece and Gee v Pebey.
William Gillett alias William Brown a police constable faced perjury charges for testimony given in a prior case against Thomas Sutherland. The hearing before magistrates was adjourned to June 2 after disputes over remand costs and defense counsel access, with the accused granted leave to attend under recognisances.
The Ashburton Scottish Society hosted Rev J J Inglis at Oddfellows Hall with Mr C Reid chairing and the Pipe Band on stage. Inglis traced causes of the 1850s uprising, highlighted rail and education aims, and described Lucknow relief by the 63rd and 68th Highlanders, noting 38387 British casualties in six days and the famine toll.
The event featured The Pipe Hand selections and a vote of thanks to the lector and performers. The gathering concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Syne, marking a festive end to the proceedings.
At an afternoon session in Christchurch farmers endorsed a motion urging that unsold Crown lands be disposed only with aim to secure freehold where settlement is close. Speakers recalled land monopolies from decades ago and stressed freehold as best tenure. motion carried unanimously and to be sent to the Southland Conference.
A junior football match at Domain Oval saw Hakatare field nine players while Southern Cross fielded fourteen. Southern Cross won 31 to 3 with W McKenagie and Mialy notable for Southern Cross and Hakatare hampered by a retirement. A Mount Somers match followed between Springburn and Methven clubs ending Methven winning 5 to 0 amid two injuries. George Ironside officiated.
A tight third Prada competition game at the Domain saw Istter defeat O d Foye and Flakstere by a narrow margin. Fhenas registered a try and a penalty goal, Wetnon scored a try for Md Bereea, converted by Whitehovsa, with Mr FL Pritcherd as referee.
Ellesmere defeated Ashburton 12 to 6 as forwards pressed in the opening period with strong kicking and a late second-half surge. Key players included Perryman, Campbell, Rennie, and Oldridge, while Christuhnich selections list Ballback H Murray and Cordner among others.
Pritchard Bros Srapars Tancred Street announce a circular on their bargain sale of general drapery. The Orchestral Society rehearses a new music from London including selections and an arrangement of Gouron's Faust. A second item notes police-avoidance tricks in identity names and a whisky misdelivery claim. Ashburton High School Board appoints I S Norris as assistant master at the end of C F Salmond’s term.
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