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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

4

Corrupt Practices at Elections Prompts Police Vigilance

A letter to the editor accuses individuals of attempting to influence voters during the last election day. The writer urges police to monitor such actions at the second ballot, calling it a serious offence under the Corrupt Practices Act.

Bir Observer

Beer Depots Letter to the Editor Discusses Licensing View

A reader questions licensing policy near Wo-License areas replying to a Saturday article. The letter argues temperance talks promise not to block beer and notes past bar closures and voters who supported them, urging allowance of small quantities for those of modest means.

Nosworthy land policy clash over cash tenure debate

In a Canterbury debate, Sir Nosworthy criticizes cash or deferred payment for land as ruinous to smallholders. He cites past abuses by moneyed buyers and calls for an optional system offering ten year terms with eventual purchase, noting North Island success and Canterbury potential.

Abi Nosworthy Guardian North Island

Waitemata and nearby electorates recount results summarize

Recounts across Waitemata Timaru Kaiapoi Lyttelton report continuance and reduction totals with No-License tallies and valid votes. Waitemata shows reduction by four votes. Lyttelton valid votes 6424, no proposal carried. Timaru totals 6477 valid votes with 2758 reduction and 465 No-License.

Waitemata Auckland Napier Nelson Lyttelton Timaru Io Hi

Massey Urges Strong Opposition at Wanganui Address

Mr Massey spoke to a large crowd in Wanganui on Saturday night urging that the Opposition must be strong. He defended himself and his party against newspapers and cited Hansard to show the Opposition helped pass land reform and beneficial statutes. He backed non borrowing and self reliance and criticized Sir J G Ward over relief works wages. He noted Atkinson faced a difficult legacy and cited Seddon’s support for relief wages.

Wanganui Massey Hansard Dominion John Bablance

Axeman's Carnival attracts top competitors in Eltham

Heavy entries received for the axeman's carnival to be held on December 26 and 28 at Eltham. Miley the Australian champion, Weston, Charlie O'Rourke and the Pretty brothers will compete. Forty-eight entrants for the Axeman's Cup of £140 and forty-two for the Underhand Handicap reflect strong interest. Riiley is expected to arrive in New Zealand mid December. The fishing season reports trout abundance district wide and D Johnston's new tackle stock from Tongariro offers gear at low prices.

Eltham Miley Will Weston Charlie O’rourke The Pretty Brothers Riiley New Zealand D. Johnston Tongariro

All Red cable route eyed by Federal Postmaster General

The Federal Postmaster-General backs the All-Red cable route and seeks Cabinet approval to negotiate with Canada New Zealand and England for Atlantic cable purchase on Canadian landings. In Sydney eight women and a child were killed as a punitive expedition to punish Greig family murderers in the New Hebrides dispersed a village.

Preag Association Melbourne Canada New Zealand England Canadian Landiines Greig Sydney New Hebrides

Multiple Fatalities Reported Across Cities in New Zealand

Reports from Blenheim Wellington and Christchurch detail several fatal or serious injuries. Michael Higuing collapsed likely from heart disease in Blenheim. In Wellington a man named Thomas Wallace was found dead after last seen in the city. Newcastle, NSW relatives suspected. In Canterbury Mr G Hawes suffered a serious rockfall injury near Kaikoura while climbing. Daniel Hopkinson lost part of his left hand at a Winchester sawmill.

Blenheim Michael Higuing Wellington Thomas Wallace Newcastle New South Wales Christchurch G. Hawes Hangiora Kaikoura Daniel Hopkinson Tenuka Winchester Timaru Hospital

Land Acquisition and Opposition Party Questions

Citizens question land gains from the Opposition Party and which party secured their land. The piece urges voters to reject the Government and oppose employee preferences tied to large land blocks at Otekailke and Culverden, advocating smaller allotments for capital-light settlers.

Otekailke Culverden

Supreme Court Sessions in Wellington and Dunedin

Wellington justice sent youths to twelve months for breaking and entering while Tobias Miller received seven years for attempted murder by revolver. John Wilson alias Kiely got seven years for bigamy after admitting prior convictions. In Dunedin Judge Williams opened criminal sittings noting numerous serious cases including attempted murder and ill treatment of a girl. Percy Johnston pled guilty to serious assault and was sentenced to twelve years hard labour.

Wellington Supreme Court Justice Cooper Ronald Jones Mane Tobias Miller Ernest Hight John Wilson Kiely Dunedin Williams Percy Johnston Hart

Marton J P A McBeth Dies After Short Illness

Ver Press Association reports in Marton that A. J. McBeth J P died yesterday after a brief illness. Born in Wellington in 1844, his father introduced sheep to Rangitikei, and McBeth served in Captain Willcocks' company during Maori disturbances. He was active in politics as a Rangitikei and Manawatu licensing bench member and Liberal Association president Teague. He leaves a wife and three daughters.

Rangitide Manawatu Liberal Association Teague

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