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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

2

Unemployed Australians weigh New Zealand passage plan

A Melbourne deputation of unemployed asks Federal Labour leader Mr Fisher to confirm if the government would fund passage to New Zealand. The New Zealand representative in Melbourne planned to check for work, and Fisher said the request raises a serious Commonwealth issue.

Sydney Whelch Australia New Zealand Melbeourne Fisher Newealand Melbourne New ‘Zealand Commonwealth

Federal Budget Report From Melbourne October 14

Naval politics in Melbourne notes that Deakin says much remains to be defined before the program goes to Parliament. Sir William Lyne delivers the Federal Budget: total revenue £16,015,795 with Customs £11,645,409 and Post Office £3,997,100. Revenue rose by £2,013,629 from the prior year due to tariff effects and prosperity. expenditure excluding state treasurers’ payments was £6,158,893.

Welbourne William Lyne Customs and Excise Post Office

Manawatu boxing tourney opener results

At the Manawatu Boxing Association tournament Watkins of Manawatu defeated Kutney of Wellington and Crawford of Manawatu defeated Lepper of Wellington on the first night.

Elas Pon North Manawatu Boxing Association Watkins Manawatu Kutnet Wellington Crawford Manawate Lepper

Wright to contest South Wellington seat in general election

R A Wright of Alessis Wright and Carmin printers announces his intention to contest the South Wellington seat at the forthcoming general election. He has resided in Wellington 27 years and opposes the present government.

Wellington R. A. Wright Alessis Wright and Carmin, Printers Wright

Sensational statement by Mr Moss shocks Auckland meeting

Mr Moss an Independent candidate for Parnell produced a declaration by an ex hotel keeper alleging money paid to the Licensing Committee to secure a license transfer. The hotelkeeper claimed eight years ago a country district hotel sought transfer. brewers’ accounts showed 790 pounds for approval. Moss offered £30 to charity if the rumour proves true and will send the declaration to the brewing firm head for denial.

Auckland Moss Parnell Country District Toss) Wold

Dr Chapple Opens Tuapeka Campaign at Naseby

Dr Chapple launches his Tuapeka campaign at Naseby denouncing free school books as spurious Liberalism. He backs state mining development and Labour laws improvements. At Geraldine Nosworthy and Maslin clash over taxation readjustments and gambling reforms for racecourses.

Chapple Tuapeka Dunedin Naseby

Accident at Red Rocks Injures Young Man

Ernest Copp and his brother went to Red Rocks to shoot rabbits when his gun discharged as he pulled a rabbit from a hole. The charge struck his right arm causing a severe wound. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Wellington Ernest Copp Red Rocks Happy Valley Yerawhiti

Westport Tragedy Victim Anders Andersen Dies

Anders Andersen, once convicted of manslaughter in the Bourke case, died in Westport on October 14 after prolonged epileptic fits. His death follows Connelly’s confession that he stole Alfredo Bourke, leading to Andersen’s exoneration in court.

Anders Andersen Westport John Bourke William Connelly Bourke Andersen

Fire at Timaru Drapery Shop Gutts Timaru Firm

A large fire gutted the Ty and J Thomson drapery shop in Timaru this morning. The two story front and back ground floor rooms burned with heavy stock loss estimated near £12,000 while smoke and water damaged other departments. Insurances totaled about £6,300 across multiple offices. The building owner visited the scene in the evening.

Timary J. Thomson National Standard Victorian New Zealand Royal North British Royal Exchange North Queensland Nawtional Eight O'Clork Ovenine

Meikle Defence Committee Praises Premier on Acquittal Bill

Wellington Meikle Defence Committee passes thanks to the Premier for efforts to supplement the Meikle Acquittal Bill with compensation. They note two years since the bill and call for redress, pledging to pursue the matter and to debunk talk of a syndicate.

Wellington Meikle Defence Committee Meikle Yilet Ant

Seamen Fined for Disobeying Orders in Harbor and Seas

At a Westport Magistrate’s Court session three Union Company seamen J Gell J Murphy and E Gray faced charges of disobeying lawful commands. They were convicted on the harbor incident with fines of £2 or two days imprisonment and Gray and Murphy also on the high seas charge with £2 fines or seven days imprisonment.

A. Wray Union Compaier S Waven J. Gell J. Bhurphy E. Gray Westport Auckland Gray Murphy

Schoolroom and meeting notices listing dates

The notices list meetings at 3 p.m. across multiple locations including Riverside Hin ds October 21 October 23 Waterton October 26 and Winchmore October 25 with various rooms and organizers.

Greenstrart Riverside Hinds

Ashburton Wins Golf Matches Over Temuka In Dual Meet

Golf matches at the racecourse links saw Ashburton defeat Temuka in both singles and doubles. Ashburton took the singles 6 to 1 and the doubles 2 to 1, with detailed results listing E W Cardale P H Cox J Pearce H Stable G H Buchanan W Grummit and others. The event also included Deriving approaching and putting competitions, winding up the season with refreshments provided by Mrs Wood.

Temuka Ashburton E. W. Cardale H. Bradmore P. H. Cox W. Pearce J. Pearce K. Denham H. Stable A. Bushell G. H. Buchanan A. N. Feilden N. W. Cardale P. BH. Cox A. Bradmore D. Pearce HE. A. Denham H. Stahle Grummit Feilden Dr Hayes Crisp D. B. Thomas Morris Friedlander W. Grummit Putling Wroughton Harper Wood

Jones to address Ashburten electors at Oddfellows Hall

N B Jones will speak to electors at the Oddfellows Hall Wald Thes venue Greenstreet. October dates cover Westerfield October 12 Flemington October 22 and Winchmore October 20 with meetings at 8 o clock. Ladies are specially invited.

the Oddfellows Wald Thes Ing Greenstreet Westerfield Winchmore Flemington Ruapuna

Ashburton Electors Postpone Flatman Address

The meeting at the Oddfellows Hall is postponed. Mr Flatman will not address the Ashburton electors until Friday October 23 due to prior engagement.

Oddfellows’ Hall Mrt Flatman Ashburton

J Dickig to Address Electors at Selwyn Centres

J Dickig will address the electors of Selwyn at Staveley Alford Forest School Mortow Lauriston School on Thursday Friday and October 17. He will discuss day’s issues as the Liberal candidate. Evening meetings at 8 o clock with reserved seating for ladies.

Ashburton Alf D. Jones Tinwald Selwyn W. J. Dickie Staveley A. C. Hardy Chertsey W. Nosworthy Rakaia Alford Forest J. Dickig Alford Forest School Mortow Lauriston School Pant RC. A. OC. Hardy Chertsey School Methven Hida Kank Lauriston BELIK Denis . Murphy Highbawk aAchburton

Patrick Cuttle Charged Over Shells and Pea Game

At the Police Court this morning Thomas Patrick Cuttle was charged with playing a game of chance described as shells and pea at Wingatui races yesterday. He was fined £10 or three months’ imprisonment.

Dunedin Thomas Patrick Cuttle Wingatui

River Conditions Report for County Rivers

This morning's river bulletin lists Rakaia fishable Halkateri lower Ashburton dirty Somers Upper Ashburton dirty Rangitata fishable.

Rakaia Halkateri Tlower Ashburton Somers Upper Ashburton Rangitata

Appeal Dismissed in Manchester Case Visits and Fund Totals

A visitor reports a subscription of 103 dollars to aid the widow and children of John Taylor after a judgment in Manchester appeal. Glenie delivered at Christchurch this morning. Mr Justice Denniston dismissed the appeal with 776 pounds costs. The Governor left Napier for Palmerston North by car. Timaru band contest receipts reached about 440 pounds with 200 at Caledonian Grounds and 140 at the hill-shed in the afternoon and evening.

John Taylor Manchester Glenie Christchurch Justice Denniston Napier Palmerstat Caledonian Grounds

Annual show dates and entry closing details

The annual show runs Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29. Sheep cattle and pigs entries close Saturday, October 17, with other entries closing Tuesday, October 20. No entry without entry fees. Prize schedules will be forwarded to entrants.

Ednesday J. B. Christian

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