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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

4

Gladstone Circular Aims to curb colonial emigration of offenders

London November 19. Home Secretary Herbert Gladstone issued a circular to recorders and quarter session chairmen urging colonial authorities not to encourage emigration of persons guilty of British law offences. He hopes no such encouragement will occur in the future. Floreat Etona hall and library opened at Eton Memorial to fallen old Etonians in the South African war. King Edward exhorted pupils to uphold Eton traditions. A Japanese naval review at Kobe saw 110 warships, excluding submarines. In Rome, the Duke of Abruzzi betrothal reportedly cancelled due to strong opposition from Queen Marsherita and the Duke and Duchess of Aosta.

London Herbert Gladstone Great Britain Afr Gladstone Floreat Etona Korg Edward Queen Alexandra Bton Edward Etot Tokio Mikado Kobe Puke Abruzzis Rome Ris Qrueen Marsherita

International Crisis in Europe Forces Servia and Austria

The Powers urged Servia to cease preparing for war and withdraw troops from the Austrian frontier. Servia submitted protests over Austrian provocations and denied Satvian troops on the frontier. Austria replied to Russia that Bosnia and Herzegovina should be excluded from Balkans Conference discussions.

Per Press Association Copyright London Servia Austria Satvian Russia Bosnia and Herzegovina

Treason Trial in Natal Reports Death Sentence

Durban reports that Mjobohrana was found guilty of murder of Chief Sushitshilla and sentenced to death amid South Africa treason trials in Natal as of November 19.

Natal Por Press Association Durban Mjobohrana Sushitshilla

Subpoenas Quashed for Asquith and Gladstone in Leeds Trial

The Divisione Court set aside subpoenas served on Messrs Asquith and Gladstone to attend the Leeds staffragist trial as witnesses. The court said the subpoenas were meant to annoy them and interrupt their public duties.

London Divisione Messrs Asquith Gladstone Leeds

Education Bill compromise prospects fade amid rumours

Lobby chatter suggests the proposed Education Bill compromise has dim prospects. The Miners Eight Hours Bill cleared the Grand Committee, with Mr Gladstone pledging to push through the remaining stages.

London Gladstone

Bent's Budget Signals Railways and Waterworks Drive

Melbourne report on Sir Thomas Bent's Budget Statement. Revenue for last year 8,288,508 with expenditure 7,848,057. current year revenue 8,116,250 and expenditure 8,115,108. Plans include a hold railway and waterworks policy and early loan bills. Credit System loans total 2,254,000 with arrears 473. Railway revenue reached 8,874,000, a rare high. imports rose by almost three million.

Melbourne Thomas Bent Credit Sonder Eyatem

Queensland Murder Case Developments at Carpentaria Downs

The latest development in the Carpentaria Downs case reports Billy Wilson charged with murdering Miss Duffy and remanded for eight days. Mrs Wilson’s charge is continued. Miss Duffy, governess at Carpentaria Downs, was found dead with throat cut on September 28. Billy Wilson was the principal witness.

Per Press Association Brisbane Carpentaria Downs Billy Wilson

Telegram origins clarified in Labour telegram story

Wellington reports a telegram urged Labour candidates and was initially thought to be from Mr Fisher. Mr Reardon says a Trades Council message led him to believe the cable came from Fisher, but it was later found to have originated with Mr Prendergast, Victorian State Labour leader.

Wellington Melbourne Reardon Trades Council Fisher Prendergast Labour Party

Wilding Dominates Singles as Melbourne Tennis Leads

Wilding overwhelms Rice 6-1 6-1 6-1 to win the Singles Championship in Melbourne. New Zealander dominates from the back court for a practice style win. Alexander defeats Frankenberg 6-2 6-2 6-8. Wilding and Brookes take the Doubles Championship 6-4 6-1 6-1.

Melbourne Wilding Rice New South Wales Alexander America Frankenberg Victoria Brookes Dunlop Heath

Wallabies Triumph Over Oxford and Northern Union Sides

The Wallabies scored two goals and a penalty goal with two tries, beating Oxford University and contributing to a high scoring match against Northern Union. Key moments include Hickey’s early try, Carmichael’s conversions and penalties, Prentice Mackivat Russell tries, and Vassell late for Oxford. Nerves and injuries affected Northern Union as Messenger and Devereux also featured with goals and penalties.

Per Press Association London Wallabies Oxford University Northern Union Barge Gavin Hickey Carmichael University Prentice Mackivat Russell Vassell Oxford Devereux Messenger Holloway

Waiapu Synod Opens Hearing on Reunion and Intercommunion

The Waiapu Anglican Synod opened with Bishop Williams addressing Lambeth Conference resolutions on reunion and inter communion. He urged understanding to reduce church divisions and welcomed cooperation on social and moral issues within church rules. He noted education act effects on teacher recruitment and possible NZ English teacher interchange to share experience.

Napier Waiapu Anglican Synod Williams Lambeth Conference Jesus Christ

Nimrod Ready for Antarctica Voyage After Coal Loading

The Nimrod at Christchurch reports drawing over 15 feet forward after taking in about 260 tons of coal, 60 tons Blackball and balance Westport. The holds are leveled for stores and Captain Evans expects to sail for Antarctica on December 1.

Christchurch Westport Evans Antarctica

Centenarian Maori Chief Kerei Te Panau Dead

Palmerston North reports the death of Kerei Te Panau a noted Rangi Tane and Rangitikei chief believed to be over 120 years old. He wed Erene Pe Awe Awe sister of a prominent chief and helped foster relations between Māori and early settlers. A large tangi at Awapuni is expected.

Palmerston North Kerei Te Panau Rangitikei sAwauni Kerei Dominion Muany Erene Pe ‘Awe Awe Peeti Te Awe Awe Awapuni

Anglers Told of Abundant Trout This Season

Reports from district rivers say trout are plentiful this season. Anglers seeking the best tackle at low prices should inspect R. D. Johnston's new stock just landed at Tongariro.

R. D. Johnston Landad Tongariro

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