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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

3

Ashburton Magistrate Court hears multiple local cases

In Ashburton on October 2, two boys were convicted for destroying fruit trees belonging to the Tinwald Town Board and fined five shillings plus costs. Cattle trespass saw James V. Clark ordered to pay costs and two pounds. A liquor case resulted in a guilty plea with a thirty-pound fine, while three children were admonished with a warning to improve care. Maintenance actions led to five weeks in prison for Mary Williams in arrears, with further default judgments against two other plaintiffs.

Tinwald Town Board Buchanan James V. Clark John Rockhead Blair Orbell Upper Ashburton Mary Williams Joseph Williams

Ashburton County Council Meets For Monthly Session

The Ashburton County Council held its monthly meeting with members including J Harper chairing, J Cairns, M Stitt, J Gates, J Lambie, W J Dickie and W Morgan. The County Overseer Mr Charles Morricon reported on water supplies across Ashburton District noting regular flows, completed channel works, and forthcoming full supply turn on.

Ashburton County Charles Morricon Ashburtendakaia Pudding Hill Acton Methven Ashburton-Rangitata Ashburton Hinds Gorge Tamestone Creek Limestone Creek Ashton and Weterton Ruapuna Rakaia Gorge

Second Ballot Bill Amended After Conference

Wellington reports the House accepted amendments from the Conference of Managers on the Second Ballot Bill. Clause 2 18 and new clause 22 remain, clause 19 is struck out, removing the gag clause. Prime Minister and Massey comment on surprising session events and the Council’s opposition. The report was agreed to.

Wellington House of Representatives Conference of Managers Joseph Ward Legislative Council Geran Itayus Massey Mr Masses

Missing Gisborne fisherman's coat washed ashore

A coat identified as belonging to Olsen, one of two missing fishermen from the Mateor, which sailed from Gisborne weeks ago and failed to return, was found on the beach with two pieces of board likely from the yacht.

Gisborne Olsen Acit Mateor Gisborne Thrat

Death Under Strange Circumstances in Dunedin

Albert Robert Beveridge lamp lighter collapsed in Caversham after three men carried him to his mother’s home. He was laid on a bed and said to recover by morning. In the morning his mother found him and another person dead with a fractured skull after an examination.

Dunedin Albert Robert Beveridge Caversham

Westport Murder Case Cabinet Frees Hallinen and Anderson

The Cabinet decided to remit the remaining sentence of Hallinen and Anderson in the Westport murder case and order their immediate release.

Westport Wellington Hallinen Anderson

Manuka Tows Whangape After Leaving Suva for Brisbane

The Union Company reports the Manuka departed Suva yesterday bound for Brisbane and Sydney, and picked up the Whangape. The Manuka is now sailing with the Whangape in tow, near Suva.

Dunedin Union Company Manuka Suva Brisbane Sydney Soune Junto Suva

Three Men Arrested for Consorting With Thieves

Wellington detectives arrested three men with prior convictions for consorting with reputed thieves. In court, John Black was sentenced to six months in Bicpeal Ou and Norman Brazier and Michael O'Brien each to three months.

Wellington John Black Tran Im Bicpeal Ou Norman Brazier Andichael O’brien

Borough School Bazaar Opens For Funds Underscoring Community Effort

The Borough School Committee held a bazaar at the school this afternoon with a large crowd including pupils. Mayor welcomed attendees and praised staff while urging support for a new school building. Stalls were run by volunteers including Misses Hewitt and Foster, with various stalls for refreshments, needlework, dolls, produce, and games.

Borough School Committee Mathews Board of Education Ashburton Jaggar J. E. Purchase Curdain Trezise Mesdames Easterbrook Evans J. Brunton D McClurg M. Thomas Miss Foster M. Peaberthy G. Pickford M. Langdon VY. Humphreys M. Stewart M. John Mr Macfarlane Cr. Stringfellow R. Templeton B. Holmes D. Buchanan J. Evans A. Macdonald Bruce Richards F. Lloyd J. Harris DB. Smith Allan Stitt Telegraph Bureau At. T. Missen Miss Cheat Segers H. Christian J. B. Christian Wheel of Fortune IE. Knox

Medical men in Auckland oppose British Medical Association fee limits

Nine non members condemn the BMA rule fixing minimum fees for Friendly Societies practice at 163 per member per year. They plan to form a liberty of thought union, admit any practitioner not legally barred, and thank sympathetic chemists and nurses despite local opposition.

Auckland British Medical Association Dominion Medianal Association

Charles Kidson Obituary Sculptor Of New Zealand

Christchurch October 2 Press Association Charles Kidson sculptor died this morning after long illness He taught at the School of Art and created works including the statue of Rolleston and the boat statue of Sir John Hall He leaves a widow and three children The late John Grigg statue in Ashburton was sculptured by Kidson from a design by Hirst Seage

Per Press Association Christchurch Charles Kidson School of Art Rolleston John Hall John Grigg Longhead Baring Square Ashburton Kidson Hirst Seage

Timaru Election Talk: Rolleston Declines Candidacy

A Timaru cable message from Mr F J Rolleston states he does not intend to offer himself as a candidate for Timaru at the next general election. The response comes after inquiries from local friends.

Timaru F. J. Rolleston

J Gridin's Whirlwind Wins Two Races at Euros Jockey Club

At the meeting the Whirlwind trained by J Gridin won the Otekaike Handicap of 50 sovs run over six furlongs and the Belfield Handicap of 40 sovs over five furlongs.

Euros Jockey Club Mr J Gridin

Wallabies defeat Gloucester Shire in rugby match

The Wallabies beat Gloucester shire by five goals and two tries to nil. A local Rugby Union special meeting discussed game alterations but proposals were largely retested. A motion to oppose paying out-of-pocket expenses or loss of time was carried by 17 votes.

London Wallabies Gloucestershire Wellington Rugby Union

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W. G Thomas Alexander Fowhy Crisp Fouhy Daniel Cairncross Tinwald Miles Alexander Taylor Nota Witnes Alexanders D. Miller and Co., Ltd Acland John C. Fleming Mitchell and Turner F. Parkin Ashburton County Council Borough School Bazaar Musand and Art Gallery Magic Well THE Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association R. Leslie Orbell Bridget - Crowe Michael Lysagth Graham’s Road Ashbur Baker Bros., Undertakers Jon Lemerery Friedlander Bros., Limited N.E. Bel Riedlander Bros. Lim P. Majztuke Sale Friedlander Bros., Ltd D. Friedlander Henry Stephenson Neisbett Beach Road Trevorton Allenton Bath Hebron National Mortgage & Agency Company EF. Ferriman Wills Street Domain Gates H. Alington National Mortgage and Agency Company H. Matson Wool Tion DomiGon Buxton Thomas Triangle Urphy H. M. Jones Fletcher Bros Sutton Thomas Bros Abdulla Edeworth Percy’s Donald Collins Canterbury Bottle Exchange Colombo Street Rockland Garden Matsown's Addington Woolpacks OW Sutton H. Matson & Co Rocery A. L. McNeill Alford West Street Alford Forest Friedlander Cros., Ltd Frank H. Choat Tancred Street Next Arcade Frank W. Choat Ash N. West Frank H. Ghoat Sporting Par Press Association Rudolph Friedlander Juncheon Ilam Sehkoul Bazaar Hinds Ashburton Club Harry Rose Canterbury Havelock Street Mncheon Il Am Percy England Chas. Thoma Ashburton Tchanga East Street MYERS Triangle Stores Eiow Sutton Hopwood Onwald New Zealand Man McClurg L. 8 Burnett Jeweller T. Bullock Cheuap Cox and Cass Streets Burnett Street H. Thompson Somerset Buildings N.E Bel Sornaen Wakanui Road Saunders Harris Aros G.B.D Bengal Heraford Street St al Sundries R. J. Johnston Butcher Strange Tangred Street Ashburto W. H. Grinley Madrid Emerald’ Greer Eileen Pat HA -In Gill Eileen Victor White Heffu Bu Tancrhd Street Nest Arcade G. Hefford and Co Arcada W. J. Moore Drill & Zephyr Ivegore’ S Edison Playfair Company Pimara Simmons’ Tea Lounge Mrs Simmons Luceros Lyttelton Andrew ON and CO
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