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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 02, 1908

Page

3

Canadian Mills Close as Strikes Halt Operations

News wires report Alony Canadian mill operations failing due to strikes and water shortages. Other items note the Franco British Exhibition closing with a push to reopen in 1909, Admiral Yamamoto death rumor quashed, Sir Percy Scott’s squadron heading to South America, and a Barque Dalhousie ashore near Bonaventine Newfoundland.

Toronto Tokio Yamamoto Pritish South America London Sir Percy Scott Paris Brennus Toulon Ottawa M. Lemieux England Ni Dlenuiker Heaton Stepney Montreal ST. Johns Dalhousie New Brunswick Melbourne Bonaventine Newfoundland

Mutiny at Tashkishla Barracks Sparks Istanbul Bloodshed

A Constantinople mutiny at Tashkishla barracks led to a volley from a stationed battalion. Three mutineers were killed and fifteen wounded before eight soldiers were arrested. The incident followed orders to deploy mutineers to the provinces.

Per Press Association Constantinople Tashkishla

Licensing Bill limits Sunday hotel opening approved in provinces

The Licensing Bill clause restricting provincial hotel openings on Sundays to three hours passed by 237 to 55 votes. The Government plans to extend the restriction to London after a favorable reception of the clause.

Por Press Association—Copyrict London

Presidential election issue centers on trust regulation

In New York early November 1908 Taft frames the race as Republicans versus Bryan on trust regulation and tariff revision. Bryan counters with Shall the people rule as the central question. Roosevelt cites Rockefeller support for Taft as a test by Standard Oil against the President’s ally.

Par Press Rspiiation Oveyright New York Taft Bryan Mr. Bryan Rockfeller Roosevelt Standard Oil Trust

Murder of the Greig Family in Santo Island Triggers Punitive Expedition

Report of a brutal massacre at Santo where Mr Greig and his two daughters Ada and Elizabeth were killed with tomahawks and knives while a son aged fourteen escaped. Robbery was the motive as the station was looted. A punitive expedition arrived aboard Prometheus and Kersaint, aided by friendly natives, to pursue the attackers.

Sydney Greig Island Santo Ada Elizabeth Prometheus New Caledonia Kersaint

Cranmer Square Shooting Case In Christchurch Court

Clairies Bryenton charged at Magistrate Court with attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself after Cranmer Square incident on September 22. He pleaded guilty, was convicted, and ordered to await sentencing. Judge ordered removal to Samaritan Home and hospital liaison for seaside treatment.

Christchurch Clairies Bryenton Cranmer Square

Missionary and Sister Drowned in Boat Disaster

A Catholic missionary at the New Hebrides and a missionary sister were drowned when a boat capsized. The incident occurred on November 2 during the morning hours.

Sydney Parthius New Hebrides

Supreme Court Sentences in Christchurch Reveals Varied Outcomes

At Christchurch Supreme Court on November 9 Judge Denniston presided over several remand sentences. Bridget Ellen Gallagher failed to appear due to misunderstanding and must return for further inquiry. William Russell Millar received six months hard labour for forging and uttering a cheque. Robert Middleton, nineteen, shown remorse for forgery, was given twelve months probation and ordered to pay £6 costs. Frederick John Stone, twenty one, for forging and uttering, was jailed twenty four months. Robert Richmond, twenty six, convicted on two jewellery thefts from houses in Christchurch and Timaru, was sentenced to two years on each charge, to be served concurrently, after past offences and habitual-criminal risk noted.

Christchurch Supreme Court Denniston Bridget Ellen Gallagher William Russell Millar Robert Middleton Middleton Frederick John Stone Robert Richmond Timaru Dunedin Auckland Rotorua

Blenheim Observes Public Holiday for Province Anniversary

Blenheim marks a public holiday on November 2 to honor the forty ninth anniversary of the province. Banks, business houses and schools close for the observance.

Blenhein

Ashburton Electoral District notices 1908 election details

Returning Officer John Fitzgerald announces a Writ for an electoral by election in Ashburton. Nominations end November 9 1908 and polling if required occurs November 17 1908. Polling places listed include Ashburton Courthouse Borough Council Chambers Allenton Hampstead Thuyald Winchmare Greanstreet Walia Phe Winelaw Beding Ranmitata Station Rhinalhoues Fifleton Sepherolhionee Flenington Towelilfr Westerfield Maygeld Carew Ruapuna Lismore Arundel Geraldine Woodbury Orari Bridge Belfield Orari Clandeboye.

Ashburton Chanmibers Allenton Hampstead Thuyald Winchmare Greanstreet Schanlhouse Winelaw Beding Ranmitata Station Rhinalhoues Fiffelton Sepherolhionee Flenington Sehev Towelilfr Westerfield Maygeld Carew Sehoralhouse Ruapuna Lismore Arundel Geraldine Woodbury Orari Bridge Belfield Orari Orton Clandebove

Wellington Railway Sale Confirmed to Cavernment

Wellington Manawatu Railway Company holds a special meeting to approve the sale of the railway to the Cavernment under last session’s act.

Wellington Wellington Manawatu Railway Company

Haaven Vessel Salvage Progress Amid New Arrival

The Haaven remains in its position with salvage operations continuing and some success reported. Mr Daniels of the Union Company will arrive today to decide next steps for the vessel.

Urre Haaven Daniels Union Company

People's Candidate David Jones to Address Ashburton Electors

Election notices list meetings at Oddfellows Hall tonight and at multiple schools from Tuesday to Saturday. Times are 8 p.m. or 7 p.m. with extended hours in the Arcade committee room. Ladies invited to attend.

Lowctapt School Rangitata School Belfield School BAR School Wakanui School

Ashburton Electorate Meets Planned by R W Maslin

R W Maslin will address Ashburton electors at four centres. Schoolroom Winchmore November 2, Schoolroom Greenstreet November 8, Bchooroo me Hinds November 11. All meetings start at 8 p.m. Front seats reserved for ladies.

R. W. &. Maslin Ashburton

Meet the Electors at Hampstead Schoolroom

A notice invites residents to attend a meeting at Hampstead Schoolroom tomorrow Tuesday to hear about electors and related local matters.

Hampstead Plata

Licensing Poll Ashburton District Notice 1908

Notice by John Fitzgerald Returning Officer announces a licensing poll on November 17 1908 in Ashburton District. Proposals ask whether licenses be restored or not. Nominations for scrutineers close November 10 with papers to be lodged at Ashburton Office.

John Fitzgerald Olicer Ashburton

Magnificent Irish linen auction in Belfast collection

Goon and Choat Co announce a public sale by auction at Central Market Tancred Street on Saturday next the 7th inst with a superb Irish linens collection. Instructions come from Mr P Kelly Patton of Belfast. Full particulars to follow in later ads. Auctioneers Frank H Choat and I H Choat & Co.

ELSAS F. H. Choat and CO P. Kelly Patton Belfast Ireland Central Market Tancred Street I. H. Choat and CO

Extensive Rural Plots Offered Near Ashburton Area

Several farm parcels are listed including 600 acres near Newlands close to a factory six miles from Ashburton with good buildings and sturdy fencing. Also 100 acres part of Maranan estate offering prime grazing and crops with a new house and outbuildings. Additional 164 acres at Chertsey includes council reserve and a four room house with stables, plus a small rental and goodwill demand.

Newlands Ashburton Maranan Chertsey L.lp

Ashburton County Council General Election Notice

Ashburton County Council announces a general election under the Counties Act and Local Elections and Polls Act. Electors vote Thursday 18 November 1908 for two Ashburton, two Upper Ashburton, one Mount Somers, Mount Hutt, South Rakaia, and Wakanui seats. Nominations close 12 noon 12 November 1968. Fr Mainwaring, Clerk.

Otich Government Ashburton County Council Ashburton Upper Ashburton Mount Somers Mount Hutt South Rakaia Wakanui Yorm Council Baring Square Mainwaring

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