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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 06, 1908

Page

3

Ashburton Show Enjoys Mixed Weather and Strong Attendance

The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association reported a thirty first annual show with favorable weather inside sheltered grounds. Attendance reached about 6000, up 500 from last year, while gate receipts hovered around £196 2s 6d. President Mr T Blackley and secretary Mr J B Christian were praised for their leadership and efficient work managing the exhibition.

Fortune Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association T. Blackley J. B. Christian

Bee Transferring Demonstration At People’s Day

The Department of Agriculture demonstrated transferring bees from box hives to frame hives with bees lent by Mr B Funge. Inspector W J Bray showed a method that uses upside down boxes and a brief beat to move bees into the new hive. The Wool-Classification competition drew a crowd as 26 sheep were judged on spinning quality, with Ty Kennedy and others placing in several classes. A driving competition and a leaping match for horses were held, with prizes listed and a long prize list for miscellaneous exhibits from local firms and associations.

Department of Agriculture B. Funge W. J. Bray Marquet Kennedy W. Lill G Frampton W. P. Prebble J. Burgess Knox W. Bennison al. Knox D. G. Wright T. Mawson G. Johnston W. Boon Wadies T. HE Upton Macmahon

Butter Fat Test at Show Reveals Top Exhibitors

A detailed butter fat test at the show lists exhibitors and results led by T McDowell and Miss M Moriarty with fat percentages and weights. Captain Folgin notes southerly winds, probable fog, and colder weather forecast for the area.

Lbs T. McDowell Hunt Keith Moriarty Canning Dea A. Morgan M. Walsh J. Langdon A. Hewson Mise M. Moriarty W. Ramsey Hewson Ads F.cs Folgin Fala

Letter on Ashburton seat candidates in 1908 election

A political correspondence from Windermere and Wellington discusses candidate Nosworthy Maslin and David Jones for Ashburton. The letter warns Jones risks farmer votes due to a labor dispute and suggests he may fare better in a district with fewer farmers.

Nosworthy Ashburton David Jones Wright Martin Canterbury Canterbury Priory Maslin D. Jones Oddfellows’ Hall

Where is the Presumption Letter to the Editor 1908

Robert B. S. Hammond defends open air meeting plan against accusations from Mr Hughes of the L.V.A. organizer. He states dates October 7 letter fixing Ashburton meetings for November open air strategy, notes prior decision to reach larger crowds, disputes alleged threat and quotes 1908 timing. He asserts no threat existed and that meetings were scheduled to avoid clashes with another event.

L.V.A Mr Hughes Hughes Ashburton Thomson New Zealand Havd Mrt Hughes Robert B. S. Hammond

Neighbours' Quarrel and Local Civil Trials

In Winslow Alice Mekvor was convicted for abusive words toward Louisa Allen with costs set at £2 15s 6d. A separate case Louisa Allen v Isabella Mekvor was dismissed. William Edward Bond faced multiple cattle trespass charges, with fines and costs totaling several pounds. Other civil actions between Hallenstein Bros., Oates and Co., Craighead and Co., Reid and Gray, and Rt. Hyde & Co. concluded with various default judgments and payments. One maintenance arrears case led to one month imprisonment.

Alice Mekvor Louisa Allen Winslow Kennedy Orbell Isabella Melvor William Edward Bond Ralph Lowe Wheatstone Hallenstein Bros Gmr Buchanan A. Ireland Oates and Co. Vy E. Healey Craighead and Co Alice Bennett Reid and Gray R. Tord Mir Orbell T. Moore Dynes Gregor McGregory Thomas Morrin McLen Rt. Hyde and Co Purnell Alfred A. Carson

Public Revenue and Expenditure Report of Dominion

Wellington reports a quarterly balance of £396,184 from a start of £422,902. Revenue for the period reached £2,088,521 with expenditures at £2,065,299, a surplus of £26,718 less revenue year over year by £6,558 and expenses up £455,448. Notable rises include interest £59,158, pensions £21,754, railways £195,81, education £17,285.

Wellington Dominion Pensions Postal Department Fer Railways Education

Wellington motorist fined for excessive speed

Lynn McKelvie was fined £3 on each of two charges of driving a motor car at excessive speed in Wellington on November 4.

Wellington Lynn McKelvie

Special Train Leaves Wellington for Trunk Line Celebrations

The party of 100 including Sir Joseph Ward and the Hon W Hall Jones left Wellington on the trunk line celebrations train at ten tonight. Citizens of Wellington and many Parliament members are aboard.

Wellington Jdseph Ward W. Hall-Jones

Fire destroys three houses in Martinborough

Police report a morning fire in Martinborough destroyed three houses occupied by Messrs King Hallet and Borne. Total damage estimated at £1600 with £900 insured.

Wellington Martinborough Messrs King, Hallet and Borne

Millar Leaves Dunedin for Wellington for Cup Week

The Hon J A Millar departed Dunedin this afternoon for Wellington via Christchurch and will return on Thursday. Lord Plunket and staff rode the afternoon express north to attend the New Zealand Cup meeting tomorrow and a King's Birthday dinner is planned in Christchurch Monday evening. A Spiral Pipe Company telegram notes 30 inch mains for the Wainui dam project and 24 inch mains for Auckland water works.

J. A. Millar Dunedin Wellington Christchurch Dunein Hitz Lord Plunket the Toneeardy Lyons Loml Plunket Girl Wanganui Spiral Pipe Company Wainui Auckland

Ashburton Electorate Meeting Announced

The notice lists meetings in Wellowby at 6.30 and Farmington at 8.15 p.m on Thursday the 12th with front seats reserved for ladies.

Wellowby Farmington

School Events Schedule Listed for Local District

Hinds School hosts events tonight Friday while Wakanuil School meets Saturday November 7. Longreach Station holds activities Monday November 9 and Lismore School schedules events Tuesday November 10.

Hinds School Wakanuil Longreach Station Lismore School

Christchurch Custom-House Site Judgment Sets Compensation

At Christchurch Compensation Court Mr Justice Denniston awarded £ 20,000 for the Custom-house site with £ 880 interest, after two days of hearing. Government offered £ 16,000. owners claimed £ 26,358. Judgment follows taking of the property.

Per Press Association Christchurch Justice Denniston

Captain Bernech Charged Over Short-Handed Crew

At Dunedin Court Captain John Bernech faced a charge of sailing a vessel to sea with an under crewed crew. He claimed unawareness of the shortage as the ship departed Wellington for Lyttelton. Defence argued one trimmer short but three extra firemen exceeded requirements. magistrate fined £10 plus costs.

Dunedin John Bernech Wellington Lyttelton Apt

Estate Accounts Due From Heirs After 1908 Death

An executor calls for all accounts against the estate to be filed promptly. Accounts must be sent in duplicate and certified as owing on October 16, 1908, the date of death.

Carrice H. Matson and CO

Bookmakers Fined for Trespassing at Otaki Racecourse

At Otaki Court yesterday several bookmakers were fined for trespass on the racecourse. Isaac faced two charges with £20 for each, Gar rity £20, Stelling £20, Kadelite Parkes and Gray £10 each, plus £20 costs in each case.

Wellington Otaki Court Isaac Garrity Stelling Kadelite Parkes Gray

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