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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

3

Seizure of a British Vessel and Related News

Passengers of the Lady Kennigton released by Venezuelan authorities after seizure by official decree tied to Castro regime. Prisoners allocated daily sustenance as 20 cents per person. Also reports on Druce case extradition prospects and a fatal cattle driver clash with police. Col Seely comments on Indian Transvaal settlement and Australia’s white immigration policy.

London Lady Kensington Schoener Kennigian Trinidad Castro Venezuela Druce Colonel Seely Liberal and Colonial Club Transvaal Natal Australia

International Crisis in Europe Worsens

The Times Saint Petersburg correspondent notes rising warslike sentiment in Russia in support of Balkan Slavs. Paris reports Germany faces criticism for inaction at the Conference as of October 29.

Pey Presa Association Coppright London Times St. Petersburg Russia Balkans Paris Germany France

Fire devastates Bloemfontein government buildings

A rising wire set fire to the Government Buildings at Bloemfontein destroying the entire block. The damage is estimated at £100,000.

Per Press Association Bloemfontein

Bandemataram Newspaper Reappears With Fiery Letter

Calcutta reports Bandemataram resurged with a bold letter amid press turmoil. A prior note claimed the Royal Government seized the paper for praising the murder of the approver Gossain. The Earl of Minto announces Edward will address princes and people on the Crown’s jubilee in India.

Pet Press Association Calcutea Bandemataram Sndemataram Gossain Calcutta Tar Minto Hdward Government of India

Mahendi Attacks Militia in Wano Tower Clash

October 29 in Calcutta reports a Mahendi assault on the Southern Wazaristan Militia at Wano tower. The defense repulsed the attack after a prolonged fight with two Sepoys seriously wounded.

Calcutta Wano

Suffrage Protest Ends With Women Padlocked to Palace Grating

A suffrage placard hoisted into the Ladies' Gallery triggered cries of Votes for Women. Two women were padlocked to the iron trellis, chained to the grating, and removed by police to a committee room before being freed in Old Palace Yard. The Speaker ordered closure of the Ladies' and Strangers' Galleries.

Per Press Association London House of Commons Ladies’ Gallery Old Palace Yard

Fourteen Suffragists Expelled At Islington Bazaar Opening

Fourteen Australian and British women were expelled for interrupting and insulting Mr Asquith during the bazaar opening at Islington. Miss Sylvia Pankhurst declares Australian women will petition the British Government for enfranchisement of British women. The Children’s Bill gains approval and moves to a second reading in the Lords.

London Asquith Islington Sylvia Pankhurst Australia Lord Lansdowne House of Lords

Kaiser's Message to the British People Reported From Berlin

Berlin officials say the Kaiser's interview is substantially correct and widely commented in newspapers. The Taegliche Zeitung calls the message frank and important, noting it unsettles hopes for stable policy and implies a clash between the Kaiser’s aims and the Government.

the Kaiser Por Press Association Recerverl Berlin Frank Lacelles Ambassacor Taeglicke Handschau

Gull sightings undercut champagne bottle toss on river trip

Mr Hardy compared the Government trip to the Islands with the Opposition journey up the Wanganui river. He noted gulls following the steamer had a disappointing time trying to pick up champagne bottles thrown overboard. The gulls were disgusted to find the bottles empty.

Hardy Wanganui

No-License Committee Distinguishes Local Issue From Candidacy

The Ashburton No-License Council reaffirmed it will not back any parliamentary candidate, keeping local option issues separate from House of Representatives seats. Candidate meetings are advertised for Ashburton electorate with W at Waterton and Westerfield, D D Jones, F F Jatman. speeches to follow at Orar, Longbeach, Lowcliffe, Wakanui, and Sighbank schools.

Ashburton No-License Council M Movement House of Representatives Waterton J. Westerfield D D. Jones D. Jones Orar School Aly W. Nosworthy Longbeach Q. D. Gobbe Loweliffe Ir W. Mastin Wakanui School Seheynoe J Sighbank

Local electors hear three campaign addresses in Wes jd and Winchmore

The Wes jd meeting in the school house drew a well attended audience with Mr Perguson presiding and Mr Flatman applauded. A second session in Winchmore featured candidate Gobbo chaired by Mr Glassey with a fair attendance and a warm vote of thanks.

Mr Flatman Wes Jd Perguson Flatman F. D. Gabbe D. Jolnstone W W.anderson Gobbo Winchmore Glassey Hansen Aur Naidierside

Political Campaigns Rumor and Public Meetings Across Electorates

Reports from Coldstream and Lowcliffe show Mr Nosworthy warmly received with thanks from attendees led by W Jewell and S sal. Mount Somers hosts J Ivess with questions answered and thanks given to candidate McClmont. In Invercargill R McNab opens campaign with two meetings and land policy focus. Massey speaks at Temuka about dairy regulations and public confidence granted.

MR Ivess Mount Somers J. Ivess Selwyn Bennett McClmont McNabs Invercargill R. McNab Hawke's Bay Massey Temuka Yemuka Feilding HX National Mortgage and Agency Company A. A. Orr H. E. Curtis Winter’s Road Allenton North Belt Winter's Road

Private Treaty Sale Prospects Highlighted

The note indicates readiness to show properties to prospective buyers and arrange private sale viewings for interested parties. It emphasizes convenient access for serious purchasers to inspect the listings on file.

Licensing Act error prompts district name rectification

Wellington reports a mistake in district naming for the Dunedin licensing poll due to electorate rearrangement. Dunedin West is omitted and Dunedin South is included, with Nemes names inserted. Dr Findlay expects Gazette correction under the Tukecasing Act and notices for each new district.

Wellington Dunedin Dunedin West Dunedin South Caversham Adams Findlay

Young Hotel Employee Dies Suddenly in Nelson

Thos. McNiven, a Royal Hotel worker, died in his room in Nelson yesterday. He had epilepsy and an inquest was deemed unnecessary.

Nelson Thos. McNiven Royal Hotel

Hawea Ashore Off North Tip Head

The Hawea ran aground at the North Tip Head near the former Mapourika strike site. While leaving for Gaunceston and Adelaide with a cargo of 750000 super feet of red and white pine, a rogue roller drove her onto the bar and she drifted to the north breakwater. Crew are landing as salvage lines reach the vessel.

Per Press Association Greymouth Gaunceston Adelaide

Sentenced for Forgery in Dunedin Courthouse

In Dunedin on October 20 Mr Justice Williams sentenced Elerbert Helm to six months in prison for forgery. Helm had been released from gaol just five weeks earlier.

Dunedin Justice Wiliams Elerbert Helm

Arbitration Court Orders Tramway Union Fine Payment

A notice from August 30 states the Arbitration Court ordered the Tramway Union to pay £60 to the applicant, who is the Inspector of Factories, not the Union. The fine will be paid to the Labour Department.

Augerland Rosser Tramway Union Tramway Company Labour Department

Judge Delays Ruling in Police Offence Case Appeal

In Wellington an appeal over costs in the case Police Sergeant Miller v J Kennedy involved a dispute about damages for removal from a grandstand during a football match. The jury found Kennedy not drunk enough to warrant removal, awarded him £5, and Miller appealed against costs citing the Police Offences Act. Judge Cooper reserved judgment.

Wellington Wairarapa Cooper Miller J. d. Kennedy Masterton Kennedy ¥. Miller Kennedy Tial

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