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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
3
Letters criticizing interruptions during public addresses by Rev. Hammond and Mr. Hammond’s supporters. Old Dan Brick defends free speech and calls for fair conduct at meetings. Other correspondents praise Mr. Hammond and condemn disruptive questioning at Hast Street gathering on Nov 9 1908.
Concluding results from Christ church on November 7 highlight New Zealand Cup win by Downfall after a close finish over Signor with Master Delaval among others. Welcome Stakes went to Nautiform Provocation Elysian, Ladies’ Purse to Oreino Gold Treasure, and Stewards Handicap to Penates Master Soult. The meeting continued November 9 with Middleton Hurdles and Criterion Handicap won by Chanteuse and Count Witte respectively, plus Epsom High-Weight and Derby Stakes outcomes for three-year-olds led by Husbandman and Saint Aidan.
The Auckland Racing Clubs spring meeting at Waiwera proceeds amid threatening weather. In the Spring Handicap Tui Cakabou wins easily from Celtic and Sandstream, with a time of 1 minute 9 1 9 seconds. Dolores dominates the Penrose Hurdles, winning by six lengths in 3 minutes 48 4-5 seconds. Rarata takes the Normanby Handicap by three quarters of a length with Carmania and English close behind.
The Arbitration Court interpreted several Canterbury awards on Saturday. Clause 6 of the Christchurch Parniture Trades award held probation does not count toward the five year apprenticeship unless agreed. Clauses 2 and 4 of the Canterbury Traction and Stationary Engine Drivers award require double time on Christmas Day and other holidays. time and a half on holidays for any work, including machinery repairs. Clause 2 of the Canterbury Drivers award defines a firm’s full year driver as employed by that firm. Clause 6 of the Canterbury Timber Yards and Sawmill Workers award means yard labourers hired for less than six consecutive days are paid hourly.
The text outlines a worker’s pay scheme where a day rate applies for ordinary days at nine shillings per hour, but after six consecutive days of work the rate is reduced to one shilling per hour. The note clarifies the distinction between daily entitlement and six day continuous work consequences.
Sir Joseph Ward spoke to a packed Auckland audience at His Majesty's Theatre. He defended government finances, noted railway and road expenditures by region, announced successful loan arrangements, and pressed education salary changes. He warned Socialists against nationalisation and left for New Plymouth on the West Coast steamer.
Ashburton marked The King's Birthday as a general holiday with shops closed and many townspeople traveling to events in Christ Church and Timaru. The Fire Brigade traveled to Timaru for competitions while a local shooting match was held at the range. Local choirs, private parties, and numerous sports filled the Domain as streets emptied.
A RT R FLATMAN invites electors to meet tonight at Bamp Stead School and continues with dates across Winslow Eiffelton Longbeacy Willoway Plesington Lismore Muapuna Armnnton and Tancred Street. Meetings start 8 pm with reserved seating for ladies.
Ashburton electorate announces Mr David Jones will address electors at Longbachd Station on Monday. Lismorig School on Tuesday November 10 and Ealing School on Wednesday November 11. ArunDel Hall hosts Thursday November 12 with ladies invited, meetings begin at 8 p.m.
Will meet and address the Vleclars at Westhwrfield on Thursday evening November 12. Mayfield hosts Friday November 3 and Lismore Saturday November 14 with all meetings at 8 o'clock. Ladies especially invited. Correspondence P.O. Box 51, Ashburton.
RJ D GGBBE the Labour candidate will meet the electors at Long Beach Station tomorrow evening at Ruapuna Hall. On Wednesday at Hampstead School and Thursday the 12th instant.
Notice is given that under Government Gazette Order in Council and The Counties Act 1908 the Ashburton County Council will hold an election on 19 November 1908. Voting will cover Ashburton Riding two members Upper Ashburton two members Mount Somers one Mount Hutt one South Rakaia one Wekanui one member.
The notice lists meetings at Lauriston and Lyndhurst on November 10 with times 6 50 and 8 15 PM plus a Wednesday session on November 1 8 00. Names appear garbled but indicate a series of public talks or hearings across venues Lauriston Lyndhurst Town Hall and Rak Aia.
Ex judge Conolly dies after paralysis strike last Thursday. Appointed to the Supreme Court August 15 1899 he resigned September 5 1903. He had previously served as Minister of Justice from October 18 1984 until August 1984.
Mr William Stephen Mastin a Geraldine farmer was today nominated for the Ashburton seat alongside candidates John Hufley William Shiers Edward Henry Loxon Thomas Elliott Thierry Hearn Archibald Claude Davulas Spencer George Frederick Smith and George Broadhead.
A limited run shows Mitchell and Turner with a vivid ribbon showcase. Shoppers are urged not to miss the colorful display highlighting craft and gift ideas.
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