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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
3
South Africa's birthday will be celebrated in Canada with teachers addressing school children on Confederation history and ceremonies planned at schools and public buildings.
Diphtheria is rampart in Sydney and suburbs with hospitals taxed. disease mild overall and mortality low. most virulent in children up to five, older children suffer less. The Trans-Continental Railway report denies Sir William Van Horne visiting Australia for counsel. local experts available. Commonwealth note issue likely on approved lines. Four Brisbane policemen fined for refusing oath of allegiance. Bible in Schools referendum outcome 77003 to 5603 against.
At the Methodist Conference in Adelaide delegates debated granting New Zealand churches independent and self governing powers. Critics warned separation could destroy unity and hinder missionary work, citing costs and a supernumerary office as potential burdens while noting past votes and entrenched opposition.
In Auckland on May 30, Opposition supporters met with Massey and organiser Martin to seek Joseph Clark as official Opposition candidate for Auckland East. Clark, ex pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, will announce tomorrow. Labour selects G Knight of Auckland as its candidate at a party meeting tonight.
The Speaker received official word of Mr Baume's death and issued a writ to the Clerk of the Writs to proceed with filling the vacancy. The warrant is due to reach Wellington Thursday morning aboard the Poherne, which has just sailed.
Lord Plunket tours Ellesmere district expected to speak at a citizen farewell now moved indoors to King Edward Barracks due to rain. A book of Maori art illuminations contains the municipal address and a jewel casket of New Zealand woods is to be presented to His Excellency for Lady Plunket. Auckland cricket hall record gold presentation notes His Excellency’s interest in New Zealand cricket.
Wellington May 30 The Supreme Court rests on third trial in the arson case of Eberhard F. Renner. Juries disagreed twice before. Renner, lacking funds for counsel, defended himself. Found guilty. Sentence deferred until Wednesday.
Welch met McVacland at the National Sporting Club in London for a purse of 1200 pounds and 200 pounds a side in twenty rounds. The bout concluded as a draw.
Christchurch reports Sir Joseph Ward telegraphed Wellington to close all Government offices on Friday for the King's Birthday. The premier noted the king wished no celebration yet many people must observe the holiday, and a feu de joie will be fired at 8 o'clock in centers nationwide.
A Christchurch deputation led by Mrs C. Farr met Sir Joseph Ward to seek government aid for domestic help shortages. They submitted a petition signed by medical men, noting overwork of mothers and related illnesses. Ward signaled sympathy and discussed options including cheaper sea passages and government action.
Accidents and deaths in several cities include Henry Stevens who died suddenly aboard the Floral near Howick after feeling unwell in Auckland. In Gisborne Henry Pardie killed himself amid financial troubles leaving four children. Christchurch sees the death of R Richardson, Bri tish Hotel proprietor, who fell from a train near Lyttelton and died. A Dunedin coroner reports James Henderson electrocuted while working for the City Corporation with a verdict of accidental death and safety recommendations.
The Ashburton weekly sale drew many dealers buyers and farmers with a dull store sheep market and very small entries. Fat sheep and lambs rose on average while export buyers dominated. Ewes lambs and wethers fetched top prices with a broad spread across crossbreds and halfbreds. Store cattle saw limited demand. cows and steers sold at modest gains while vat cattle posted remunerative prices.
Mr George Laurenson told The Guardian in Christchurch that he has handed in his resignation as Chief Government Whip to the Premier due to ill health. Doctors say he must rest, keep regular hours, and avoid committee work for some time, though he hopes to regain good health and attend Wellington sessions. The Liberal party leadership and allied leaseholders regard the move as a calamity at this critical period.
The Dairy Commissioner and star finished the cheese and butter judging before the opening. Results list multiple cheese categories with names like Omimi Seaward Downs Taieri Peninsula Waikouaiti and Grove Bush, plus special exhibits and butter grading scores. The Minister of Agriculture opened the show in the afternoon.
The Ashburton Rugby Union convened with strong attendance. Delegates discussed permits for Southern Cross and Raknain clubs to play in a seven a side tournament at Timaru and invited Clem Kennedy to address rough play concerns. A representative team manager will attend the Christchurch conference on June 3 to report. The Methven v Southern Cross match was postponed due to exceptional circumstances with future dates to be arranged if expenses for Southern Cross are not increased. Weighing of school teams to be conducted publicly with data sent to the union secretary. F Pritchard named manager of the representative team.
At Christchurch a country hotelkeeper was fined £5 and costs for refusing to supply luncheon to a starved group of cricketers who had arranged it. A Greymouth telegram notes coal exports last week reached 10 020 tons. Railway revenue for the month paid to the Harbour Board hit a record £2541. The Ashburton Permanent Building Society and the Harmers Cooperative Association announce closure of their premises on Friday next.
The Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative will be cited all day Friday and Thursday the 2nd of June for an auction or meeting. Manager HL A. auyD. announces details.
Ashburton lines up for a contest against Ellesmere at Christchurch on June hos. Key players include Green, W Reid, W Page, L Cordner, W Durrows, W Jickenzie, St Thomas, W Burgess, Geo Smythe, J Walch, J Gundry, T Rattray, J Rouse, Geo McKenzie, M Daily, emergency, J Oxley.
The death is announced of Dr. Mac Intyre who practiced in Palmerston North for years. He served as surgeon at Palmerston Hospital and was connected with the Forecasters Oddfellows and Druids Lodges up to his death.
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