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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

2

School Events Announced for Week Across Town

Winslow Schoot This Thursday evening. Rittelton School Friday 30. Quari School Saturday 31. Ashburton Oddfellows Hall Monday November 2. Lowclifin School Tuesday November 3. Ladies cordially invited meetings at 3 pm.

Winslow Schoot Rittelton Qrari School Ashburton —Oddfellows Lowclifin

Masser and public visit to South Canterbury A P Show

Ashburton residents and farmers travel by express to Timaru to attend the South Canterbury A and P Show. Opposition Leader Mr W Z Masser also travels south to speak in Temuka, as other local notes cover crops, school shooting trials, donations, tailoring, lambing methods, and district meetings.

Ashburton Timaru South Canterbury A. and P. Show W. Z. Masser Southern Express Timaru A. and

Fisherman nets twelve Salty at Rangitate mouth

At the Rangitate river mouth Mr Thomas Wilson of Tinwald hauled in 12 Salty varying in weight. The Ashburton Floriational Society hosts its annual rose show December 3 at Oddfellows Hall with entries closing December 1.

Rangitate River Thomas Wilson Tinwald Ashburton Flortionlinral Society Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton

Ashburton Show Entries Rise in Cattle and Produce

The Ashburton A and P Association reports strong 1907 to 1908 entry growth, led by cattle and dairy produce, with slight gains in draught and light horses and small decreases in sheep dogs and poultry. Overall entries appear satisfactory and promise a fine show despite mixed specifics across classes.

Ashburton A. and P. Association

Irene Ainsley in Ashburton Concert With Noted Cast

Miss Irene Ainsley a celebrated New Zealand contralto will give a concert at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton on Tree day November 3. She is acclaimed by Madame Melba as among the world’s finest voices. Supporting includes Mr Hamilton Hodeag. Box-plan opens tomorrow at Mr H M Jones. Prices plain 4 shillings, other parts 2 shillings 8 pence and 6 pence.

Karaka Drury Canterbury London R. Holland Springfield Spread Eagle Ashburton New Zealand Auckland Northern Province Irene Ainsley Oddfellows’ Hall Madame Melba Miss Ainsley Ainsley Hamilton Hodeag H. M. Jones

Libel case winds £28000 verdict for soapmakers in London

London court awards Edward Cork and Company damages of 28000 pounds against Daily Mail and Evening Post over two years of libels linked to a proposed soap combine. Lancashire cotton trade dispute sees Mayors urging employers and workers to end the fight. Boxing heats report from the Olympic tournament. Zeppelin cruises with Prince Henry of Prussia noted. Guerin found guilty and sentenced to death for a November 1906 assault near Fontainebleau.

London King’s Bench Court Edward Cork and Company Soapmakers Daily Mail Evening Post Lancashire

International crisis note sent to Sofia by three powers

A note from Britain France and Russia presented at Sofia accepts Prince Ferdinand's independence while offering compensation to Turkey and urges Bulgaria to send an envoy to Constantinople to arrange fair compensation. It also requests Bulgaria to abstain from mobilisation. Italy and Germany approve the note.

London Britain France Sofia Ferdinand Turkey Bulgaria Constantinople Italy Germany

Belgrade protests over 80000 rifles ordered from Steyr

Belgrade in a note to Austria complains of the detention of 80,000 rifles ordered months ago from the Steyr factory and warns of canceling further Austrian orders. London reports The Times Sofia correspondent says Bulgaria is disbanding 75000 new recruits and reservists whose time has expired.

Belgrade Servia Austria Steyr London Times Sofia

Servian Crown Prince Heads to St Petersburg Reception

St Petersburg awaits an enthusiastic reception for the Servian Crown Prince as he arrives in the city on October 28. The welcome is described as highly spirited by local audiences and officials.

ST. Petersburg

Baron Aerenthal Opposes Territorial Compensation for Serbia

Vienna October 28 Baron Aerenthal told the Austrian delegation in Budapest that territorial compensation in the Serbia and Montenegro case is quite inadmissible.

Vienna Baron Aerenthal Budapesth Servia Montenegro

Kaiser to Visit Archduke Ferdinand on November Fourth

Berlin reports semi official word that the Kaiser will make a three day visit to Archduke Ferdinand on November 4 in line with a former promise. The trip may include a meeting with Emperor Joseph.

Berlin Archduke Ferdinand Emperor Joseph

Bomb wrecks home of landowner in Templemore

An explosion damaged the residence of Mr O Mullane, a landowner at Templemore in County Tipperary. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

London

Dinizulu Indicted for High Treason in Durban

South Africa Por Press reports Dinizulu has been indicted for high treason in Durban. The notice from October 28 references formal charges and the ongoing treason case. The article notes the colonial context and cites the Durban bureau as the source.

Por Press. Association.—Copyright Durban Dinizulu

Presidential campaign tests physical endurance in New York

The campaign press notes describe a strenuous race as Air Bryan shows endurance while Mr Tait grows nearly voiceless, highlighting the exhausting pace of the race in New York on October 28.

New York Air Bryan Tait

Striking Kaiser Statements Reported By The Telegraph

The Telegraph prints a remarkable interview in which the Kaiser voices disappointment at British opinion, cites proof of sincerity, refuses to meet with poer delegates, and says Germany must be ready for any Far East event. He notes Britain may favor a German fleet for future Pacific debates. The Pall Mall Gazette adds Britain must build a mighty battle fleet to face possible events.

London The Telegraph Britain Poer Germany France England Windsor Queen Victoria Far East Pacific Pall Mail Gazette

London rower promotes testimonial for Wingfield sculls winner

On October 28 in London H T Blackstaffe of Wingfield sculls fame is promoting a testimonial to a rowing champion, inviting supporters to contribute to the tribute event.

London H.T. Blackstaffe Wingfield Sculls Rowtis

Ashburton River Conditions Reported This Morning

At nine o'clock this morning the Ashburton county rivers condition was listed as fishable in Rakaia and Rakatere with clear water. Mount Somers and surrounding areas were noted as clear as well, while Ratigitata showed similar good conditions.

Ashburton Lower Pieeanly Mount Somers

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