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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 02, 1908

Page

2

Birth Notice and Death of Mrs Walker

On October 25 at Nuree Ainsworth's Nursing Home a daughter was born to the wife of G Maidens of North fast Belt. On November 2 at Nuree Ainsworth's Nursing Home a daughter was born to the wife of W J Green Lis more's ROR. On October 31 at the residence of her daughter in Winchmere Mary Isabella Walker relict of the late John Walker aged 65 years died.

Moore Street Tancred Street E. Kelt Cass Street Princes Street Cambridge Street Hampstead AGRIS Winter’s Road Allenton Ashberhi Sauid Simmons Imara Ashburton Daintliy Nuree Ainsworth Ellesmere Ton Street Wakanui Road G. Maidens North Fast Green Etoin Street W. J. Green Lismore Walker Arthur Canon Winchmere Mary Isabella Walker John Walker

Anomaly in local option law under fire in debate

Article surveys calls to fix an electoral anomaly affecting local option polls. McGowan argues against rules that allow nonvoters to nullify votes, pressing for half-roll turnout and co terminous licensing districts. The piece also notes interruptions at elections and contrasts practical Christianity.

McGowar Jonas

October Hawke's Bay figures and maritime wreckage report

Weather bulletin notes little change in glass with westerly winds strengthening after 20 hours and forecast fall. Ashburton October births deaths and marriages tallied with 92 births 19 deaths and 7 marriages. Auckland telegram reports wreckage on west coast south of Cape Maria via Diemen including two life buoys unmarked two hatches. Community events cover Feilding Technical School examinations Hawke's Bay Jubilee commemoration in Napier Anglican Cathedral Mount Somers Racing Club meeting and Tinwald social at Oddfellows Ball with poetry recitations and club swing demonstrations.

Auckland Capa Maria Diemen

Irene Ainsley to Sing at Oddfellows Hall Tomorrow

Irene Ainsley, born in New Zealand, returns to her homeland for a concert tour. She will perform at the Oddfellows Hall tomorrow night, with Hamilton Hodges among the supporting artists. Box plan at H. M. Fones's. prices 4s for reserved seats, 2s 6d for other parts, 18 presence.

New Zealland New Hns New Zealand Ashburton Hamilton Hodges H. M. Fones

Fires Hit Lyttelton Shops and Kilbirnie Homes

Fire at Lyttelton destroyed the shop and stock of O H Agar and Co at London and Dublin streets, with upstairs dwelling damaged. Insurance values total about £1040. cause unknown though no lights were used recently and a peculiar police clue emerges. Separate blazes near Wellington Kilbirnie involved boarding house and nearby dwelling, insured for £8200 in total, under investigation.

Christchurch Lyttelton Messrs O. H. Agar and Co Qamara Wellington Kilbirnie Phillips Kilkienie Liverpool London and Globe Company

Timaru Show prizes and local court notes

In the Timaru Show draught horse section Thomas Taylor of Ashton won multiple prizes for entries including Entire and Mare in foal. A Magistrate Court note reports no judgment against Daniel O Connor on October 23. A bankruptcy meeting for James Allen of Ashburton adjourned sine die with debts £248 6s 0d and assets £34 15s 6d.

Timaru Thomas Taylor Ashton T. Taylor Lilly Taylor Suares T. Yuytor Daniel O’conor James Allen Ashburton J. Davison Buchanan Neave and Co North Canterbury Rangiora Friedlander Bros., Ltd Messrs Neave and Co

Wallabies Triumph Over Australian League Team in Hartlepool Match

In Hartlepool, the Wallabies outplayed the Australian Professional Team despite Messenger's injury. The Wallabies scored four goals and three tries totaling twenty nine points, with Dix Russell and Mackinaté scoring in the first half and Dix and Craig adding tries after the break, aided by Carmichael conversions.

Taincon Davsbury Messenger Wallabies Thirham Pirates Hartlepool Durham Dix Russell Mackinaté Carmichael Craig Russell Toyo

River Report Notes Mixed Clarity Across Branches

The morning telegraph report lists Rakaia as dirty Ashburton and Ran gitata as clear with both Rakaia and Ashburton branches noted dirty.

Rakaia Ashburson Rangitata

Suttons Improved Thonaird Headed Tala Flourishes

A fragmented notice notes Suttons Improved Thonaird heading Tala with flourishes as peason grows dry for most crops in the National Mortgage region.

OW Sutton National Mortgage Sutton Thonaird

Election meetings outline for Ashburton Selwyn and surrounding electorates

Candidates address electors at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton Tinwald Hinds Winchmore and Dromots Chertsey Wakani Westerfield Fwelliffe Hampstead Lowcliffe Lismore Piverside Wakani venue weather hampered turnout but crowds attended. Maslin Gobbe and Nosworthy led talks with strong audience engagement and unanimous votes of thanks to speakers.

Ashburton David Jones Oddfellows’ Hall F. Hh. Flatman Tinwald Gobbée Hinds Maslin Winchmore Selwyn Joseph Ivess Dromots Chertsey

Nosworthy Addresses Longbeach Meeting

Mer Nosworthy received a cordial reception at the Longbeach station on Saturday evening. Mr Tout occupied the chair in a dining hall filled with a large enthusiastic audience. At the close, the candidate was given a hearty vote of thanks and the same complement to the chairman was carried by acclamation, bringing the meetings to a close.

Fana Tinwald Maslin Wakani Wérther Frampton Wakantl Gobbe J. D. Gobbe Westerfield On Priday Verguson Jim Gabbe Gohbe Fweliffe MR Nosworthy Longbeach Mer Nosworthy Tout J. Ivess Selwyn Highbank G. Stockhill C. Sunray W. M. Moran

Rangitata Meeting Becomes Warm Political Event

Mr F. St. Flatman spoke to a well attended Rangitata gathering despite heavy rain which kept ladies away. A resolution was carried by acclamation thanking him for his address and past services as the district's future representative.

F. St. Flatman Rangitata Carrie

Premier tours New Zealand political schedule in October

Christchurch reports the Premier's travel from Wellington by Maori on Saturday. He heads to Auckland Thursday for the North Island Main Trunk railway opening and will speak in the north before returning south. Opposition leader Massey leaves Christchurch for Wellington and plans replies and meetings across Palmerston North Carterton and Auckland.

Christchurch Wellington Auckland Canterbury Joseph Ward Timarn Massey W. F. Massey Manawai Palmerston North Carterton

Absent Voters' Permits Excluded For Second Ballot

Timaru report states Mr Mansfield telegraphed that absent voters permits and seamen's rights will not apply to the second ballot as polling booths will not be present nationwide.

Timaru Mansfield Dominion

Notable Auckland Trader Dies at Mass

D G McDonnell aged 79 a former Stock Exchange figure died suddenly during Mass at Sacred Heart Church Ponsonby Auckland. Wellington reports a body found unidentified believed foreign seaman about 45. Timaru sees fatal accident Miss Jessie Elizabeth Selbie 38 daughter of George Selbie Timaru Street accident with a goat drawn vehicle then a car caused fatal injuries. Temuka man Ragan Williams bicycle crash led to death.

Auckland D. G. McDonnell The Stock Exchange Sacred Heart Church Ponsonby Wellington Timaru Jessie Elizabeth Selbie George Selbie Claremont Selbie Stafford Street Shay Timary Manchester, Junior Waaimate Ragan Williams Temuka Temulka

Appeal Dismissed in Wellington Probing Conviction

At Wellington Supreme Court Justice Cooper delivered the reserved judgment in the case of John Franklyn Smith who appealed his conviction for all prog relling. The appeal contended the two probationary constables' evidence lacked corroboration by another witness. The appeal was dismissed.

Wellington Supreme Court Justice Cooper John Franklyn Smith Smith

Serbia Seeks Territorial Compensation Amid European Crisis

Belgrade Times correspondent reports Serbia faces obstacles to territorial demands. If insurmountable, Serbia may press to keep annexation questions open and not before the Conference, hoping Europe will not ratify annexation so Serb claims stay in play.

Per Press Association London Belgrade the Times Servia Europe

Recognition of Austria's Action Stirs Conference Debate

St Petersburg report says efforts aim to delay formal recognition of annexation to block a conference. Resistance to recognition as a bargaining chip might force Austria to skip the conference and unravel the talks. Count Brobinsky warned that government recognition could spur dispersal of the Duma.

Morning Post St. Petersburg Austria Russia Brobinsky

Austrian goods sale allowed in Constantinople circular

The Porte issues a provincial circular announcing the public may purchase Austrian goods now. It says demonstrations are unnecessary since the government has protested annexation.

Constantinople Porte

Czar Receives Servian Crown Prince and Pasitch Letter

In London on October 31 Reuters reports Tsar Nicholas II received the Crown Prince of Servia and former Premier M. Pasitch who brought King Peter's letter seeking Russian non endorsement of Austria's action. The Czar urged calm and patience.

London Reuter Servia M. Pasitch Peter Russia Austria

Kaiser’s remarks spark debate in German press

Berlin reports show mixed reactions to the Kaiser's statements with many calling them unpopular while some outlets defend him. The Frankfurter Zeitung notes the Pacific reference stirs memories of China and Japan. Prince von Buelow’s resignation is announced but he remains in office per official statements.

Berlin Frankfurter Zeitung China Japan Europe Prince von Bulow

German Emperor’s Manuscript Aims at Better Britain Relations

The article notes a private Englishman supplied a manuscript of conversations with English figures. The motive was to widely publish the Kaiser’s utterances in Britain to foster good German relations. The Kaiser sent the draft to Prince von Bülow, who sent it to the Foreign Office. The Foreign Office had no objections, and after publication Bülow claimed he had not read the draft and offered his resignation, which the Kaiser refused.

Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Britain Germany Prince von Bulow Foreign Office Prince You Bnow

Careless Officials Overlook Interview Publication

Nov 7 Dorlin reports the Kaiser visited Prince Bulow for 24 hours after an official explanation. The Foreign Office believed publication had been decided and only confirmed acts. The manuscript circulated through several secretaries without recognition of its significance. Sidney Whitman, a noted political writer, is suspected to be the interview author.

Dorlin Kaiser Prince Bulow Offic Sidney Whitman Prince Bulaw

Kaiser's Political Move Denied as Self Initiated

Berlin reports an official explanation attempting to shift responsibility from the Kaiser by denying his personal initiative in politics. The suggestion to British press notes that if the Kaiser acted alone against foreign powers it was unfair and un gentlemanly. Interpellations loom as the Reichstag meets Wednesday.

Berlin Renter Presa

All-Red Route discussed by Canadian official in Australia

Deputy-Postmaster-General of Canada Mr Coulter aboard the Marama from Vancouver to Melbourne outlined Canada's aim for an improved mail service between Canada and Australia. He seeks government cooperation and a possible subsidy from the Imperial government while withholding detailed proposals until policy is settled. He expects New Zealand to join, but noted Queensland port calls undecided.

Per Presa Association Brisbane Coulter Canada Marama Vancouver Melbourne Australia Imperial New Zealand Queensland

Ambulance Saturday collections in Auckland raise funds

Ambulance Saturday in Auckland on November collected £440 through collecting boxes. The total likely to reach £500 as final count is awaited.

Auckland

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