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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
3
A taunt about unpaid troops triggered a Mogadore garrison clash between 400 soldiers and 200 European police. One hour of firing left several dead and many wounded before French pressure quelled the disturbance. The garrison was later shipped to Tangier.
New York reports a prospect that several American manufacturers may start factories in Ireland, influenced by Mr Redmond’s representations and the British Patent Act. The note appears in a section titled Irish Affairs Manufactures in Ireland.
An official statement from Japan published at Pekin says Japanese soldiers and gendarmerie killed 12 916 Korean insurgents between July 1907 and August 1908. It also notes 169 Japanese were killed in the period.
Candidates deliver addresses in Ashburton Selwyn and surrounding electorates with planned meetings at Ruapuna Greenstreet Lyndhurst Hall Rakaia Town Hall and more. Nosworthy spoke at Hinds to an audience of over 100 while other shifts in scheduling were announced and a Liberal candidate announced plans for Rakale Saturday evening opening speech.
Mr W. Maslin campaigned at Volunteer Hall Geraldine arguing for separate polling days and fixed licensing boundaries. He recalled John Studholme’s 1907 letter and Massey’s promised support while criticizing the merging of licensing with politics and noting the Geraldine hotel closures. A vote of thanks to the candidate followed amid applause.
Wellington mourns retirement of Mr Dickie in the Selwyn contest opening a path for Mr Ivess to reenter the Liberal fight. A private Telegram from Mr Joseph Tyess in Ashburton says he will contest Selwyn in the Liberal interest. Mr Flardy was warmly welcomed at Highbank by about a hundred electors after speaking on key topics.
Mr A G Hardy M P spoke for nearly two hours in Methven Town Hall on Friday, touching all major political topics and drawing an excellent hearing. The meeting ended with thanks to the speaker and chairman. News briefs note candidate movements and a Salvation Army appeal raising 94 pounds, with last year’s figures cited.
During an address last evening Mr F Ry Flatman recounted a Wanganui river journey by Opposition members when in power. The tale included jokes about insect powder and bottles, drawing laughs. Myr C W Nicoll pressed if the trip stained the government, and Flatman hinted at no discreditable conduct.
Entries for the Agricultural and Pastoral Show close tonight with late entries at double fees accepted until Tuesday. Week-long post entries have been heavy and the secretary and staff remain busy collecting names and fees. Final comparison with prior years awaits the secretary’s compilation.
Public notice announces a private treaty sale of a 18 h p Foden engine with 8 speeds, Watkin's Patent Bag Litter Ejector, and complete unit. Also offered are two Duncan lorries, one additional lorry with shafts, a Clayton and Shuttleworth combine with 6 ft drum and modern attachments, a water tank, and extras for the combine. Detailed price and particulars available on application.
Sir Joseph Ward told a Star reporter he does not expect a second ballot in more than a dozen electorates and values the cost under £6050, contrasting with figures as high as £30,000 cited by some platforms.
Sir Joseph Ward seeks a boat link with the Vancouver steamer at Suva to connect with the Tahitian service. The plan would provide New Zealand a fortnightly passenger and mail service via the Pacific route.
Penny in the slot telephones have been ordered from Home and will soon be installed in the streets of the principal centres.
The weather is fine at Trentham on October 24 as spectators attend a fair second day of racing. Master Douglas wins the Petone Hack Hurdles by two lengths with Jolly Roger second and Liberator third. Blue Ribbon takes the Tararua Hack Race by a neck with Pellicie second and Voetgang third. Paparabi wins the Trentham Hurdles easily by two lengths with Mahoe second and Snip third. Day Beam wins the Juvenile Handicap by a neck with Applegarth second and Expansion third.
In Parapara a tree fell onto a tent injuring Thomas Ryan and killing John Scallyson, a prominent local resident aged about 40. The incident occurred last night in the Upper Wanganui district.
Mr J Stephenson reports good entry and attendance for Saturday sale. Poultry hens 1s 9d to 4s per pair. Pigs 20s to 42s. Potatoes 4s to 6s 6d per bag. Seed potatoes 9d. Oats 6s 1d per sack. Oranges 53 per cage. Radish lettuce onions peas. Lamb 3d to 34d per lb. Mutton 2d to 24d per lb.
Attendance strong at the weekly sale of Farmers' Co operative Association and the Tancred Street mart with varied prices for poultry pigs produce and meat. A rifle team from H M S Encounter visited Ashburton to contest the Ashburton Rifles while a motorist faced possible prosecution after speeding.
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