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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 16, 1908

Page

3

Election meetings reported across Geraldine Ashburton Lismore and Dunsandel

The report covers Mr Jones addressing Geraldine electors at the Drillshed with a large crowd and two hour Q and A session. Mr Flatman spoke at Ashburton centres including Ruapuna to good crowds. Mr Nosworthy addressed Lismore Mayfield and was warmly received. Mr Gobbe spoke at Ashburton about opponents’ claims and won support. Mr Ivess addressed Dunsandel electors at the Town Hall with attentive listeners.

MR Jones Geraldine Jones Flatman Ashburton Lismore Mayfield Ruapuna W. Nosworthy J. A. Fleming Nosworthy Thompson Anderson Ivess Dunsandel J. Ivess Selwyn Brown

Mayfield Correspondence Debates No-License Issue

A Mayfield resident defends the No-License stance against Swankey accusations. The letter argues liquor tradesmen influence voters, criticizes sly grog cries, and asserts No-License aims strike a blow at the liquor trade and protect the community.

Swankey Marfield Stewart, Thomson Elactora Wditer Flinkey Icensa A. Mayfield

Manslaughter Verdict in Auckland Case

At the Supreme Court in Auckland Tihi Te Reti was convicted of manslaughter for killing his brother Pi Tawa after a quarrel over cattle. The jury's verdict, delivered without retire, noted mercy and remorse. The judge sentenced him to five days imprisonment from the session's start, allowing immediate release.

Auckland Supreme Court Tihi Te Reti Tawa Ruatoki Tihi Tiki

Maoris Murders Child in Court Report

Hirini Neatimo Hohopa and Ema his wife were found guilty of the manslaughter of their child. The husband received ten years and the wife five years in prison after the judge denounced the crime as barbarous and warned that fear or superstition does not justify killing a child. The jury had effectively given near acquittal through their verdict and recommendations.

Auckland Hirini Neatimo Hohopa Ema Carruthers Wae

Fatal injuries at Christchurch show horse incident

At the Christchurch show on November 13 Mr J B Rutherford of Albury was kicked by a grey stallion after touching its rump. He was unconscious for half an hour and admitted to a private hospital. On November 16 Mrs A McIntosh of Invercargill died after heart-related illness while visiting Gore.

Par Press Reseiration Christchurch Rutherford Albury A. McIntosh Invercargill Gore

Hotel Bower Burned Down in Burwood

At about 2 to 3 am the Bower Hotel Burwood on the Avon river burned down. The fire’s cause is unknown and the building with its contents was destroyed. The insured values are £400 on the building and £420 on the contents. The hotel is among the oldest in the district.

Pet Press Association Christchurch Bower Burwood Avon River R. Logan Imperial Liverpool and Globe

Radbod Mine Explosion Sparks Angry Demonstration

Berlin reports the Radbod mine flooded to extinguish flames after a deadly blast. Prince Eitel Friedrich arrives amid a 1500-strong crowd that clashes with police mobbing his car. Desperate scenes unfold as women beg to be buried with their husbands as lists of the dead appear.

Berlin Witel Friedrich Princes Eitel

McGrath Shoots Walter Ammon Over Business Quarrel

New York reports former employee McGrath killed Walter Ammon a wealthy chemical maker in New Jersey during a quarrel over business matters. Ammon dies from the shooting as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances.

New York McGrath Walter Ammon New Jersey

Oriental Railway Company Lowers Bulgarian Demand to 3100000

The Oriental Railway Company has reduced its demands upon Bulgaria to 3,100,000 pounds. This update was received on November 16 with no further details provided.

Constantenope Oriental Railway Company Bulgaria

Carnival Week Dampens Poultry Sale Prices Rise

Canterbury Co operative Legg Poultry and Produce Co reports a very small entry for Saturday sale due to carnival week. Roosters reach 6s 8d per pair, hens 3s 0d to 5s, ducks 4s to ds lid, turkeys 7s 6d to 13s per pair, geese to 6s 8d. Eggs arrive in hand in abundance but market remains slightly weaker.

Canterbury Co-operation Legg, Poultry and Produce Co., Ltd

Skin Sales Report Shows Market Uptick On High Quality Entries

Monday wool sale notes a firmer tone versus prior sale with strong entries across crossbreds and merinos. Prices ranged from 1s 8d to 7s for skins and pelts, wool fleece and crutchings cited, and horsehair valued at 1s per lb, reflecting solid demand despite some hesitancy.

Death of Mr R. W. England Architect of Ashburton Works

R. W. England of England Bros architects died at 45. He designed the St Andrews Presbyterian Church Ashburton High School and the County Racing Club grand stand. In Christchurch Ernest E. Mayes was remanded for theft by deception at the Magistrate's Court and the Commercial Property Finance Company entered voluntary liquidation due to tight money markets.

Christchurch R. W. England England Bros England Ashburton St. Andrews Presbyterian County Racing Club Magistrate’s Court Ernest E. Mayes Napier Commercial Property Finance Company Otago Aing

Olatms Against Estate of William Charles Anderson

Estate of William Charles Anderson late of Highbank Storekeeper seeks debts from the estate. Plaint and claim must be rendered in duplicate forthwith certified as owing on the death date October eighteenth. H C Orbell solicitor for executors Ashburton acts as representing.

William Charles Anderson Highbank H. C. Orbell Ashburton

Ashburton Crisis Over Drunkenness Statistics

Reprint warns Ashburton residents about rising drunkenness in New Zealand. It outlines 1901 to 1906 new convict rates and reports seven year total of 35 964 men and women affected, urging voters to back restoration to curb fresh drunkards yearly.

New Zealand

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