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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
3
The Futurity Stakes was run at Sheepshead Bay with no hooks on the course. Only a few hundred spectators attended, a sharp drop from last year’s attendance of about 40,000.
Burglars broke into David Jones's drapery emporium in Sydney on a Saturday night and stole about £400 worth of jewellery gowns and material. A report from Adelaide notes speculative interest in Northern Territory takeover by a syndicate of English and German capitalists. Mutinies in Latwongkong and Wong IXwong saw Chinese troops kill officers and loot towns with efforts to suppress the revolt.
Port Darwin reports a severe typhoon near Hong Kong that wrecked 800 boats and junks, 11 guard ships, four revenue cutters, and 20 steam launches, plus the river steamer Zingking with 430 aboard. Only 12 saved. Among the dead were Captain Page and two European passengers. Four hundred houses destroyed.
Melbourne August 31 crowds fill streets for a grand ceremony honoring the American fleet. A ceremonial landing at St Kilda, city procession, addresses, and a public reception mark the day amid windy conditions. Admiral Sperry is temporarily allowed to keep gifts until a final decision on acceptance.
The Daily News notes Melbourne and Sydney vie in hospitality as Australia aligns with Britain while Britain’s fleet reshapes Pacific strategy. It argues naval concentration is key, with Admiral Sperry’s visit illustrating American fleet reach and implying long term protection for the Empire.
An explosion of benzine at 2 am in the Moana store room caused three men to flee the flames. The ship's storekeeper and two young engineers were hospitalized with burns on hands and face, with one green engineer burned on the legs. All injuries described as not dangerous.
John Webster was charged at the Dunedin Police Court with attempting to murder his wife Maria Webster and George Hubbard on August 20. Witnesses testified Webster pointed a revolver at Mrs Webster and later at Hubbard, a bullet grazing Hubbard. He reserved defence and was committed for trial. bail was refused.
The Wallington Cooka and Waiters Union rejects Canterbury Trades and Labour Council calls to remove Mr Justice Sim from the Arbitration Court presidency. The union votes tonight against endorsing the resolutions and backing the Canterbury Farm Labourers Union petition for his removal.
In a letter to the editor William H. Zouch thanks mourners and Ashburton friends for support after the death of his wife and her young ward. He praises the police, Brigade, and helpers for their noble duty during the fatal incident last week.
Webb lodges a final deposit of £100 for the sculling championship race with Arnst. The Ashburton Druids Lodge holds a large quarterly meeting with Bro FE Dale presiding. Weather and farming notes accompany local sport and transport anecdotes.
A Crown tenant election for a Canterbury Land Board seat concluded with Joseph Sealy winning after four candidates contested the ballot. Voter turnout reached 1071 with 1025 valid votes and four named contenders including Gibson Mahony and Johnston.
A special drag will depart the Auctioneers offices at 11 a.m. for ladies attending the furniture sale. A Ladies Luncheon Tent is provided for attendees.
In Invercargill during August four people were arrested for drunkenness and all obtained liquor outside the electorate.
Paul Kennady won £2 10s against the Union Steamship Company after his rug disappeared on the Maitai voyage from Sydney. The second steward advised leaving it in the social hall entrance and the magistrate ruled there was no negligence by the traveler since he followed company staff directions.
The Dunedin Presbytery ruled it could not adopt the overture about Rev J Gibson-Smith's book The Christ of the Cross and sent it to the General Assembly. Wellington Presbytery discussed an overture accusing him of heterodox views on atonement while defending the author. The Dunedin body to form committees to confer with Mr Smith.
AB National Mortgage and Agency Co instructed by A. E. B. Hart to sell the entire property of his, after disposing of the farm, under terms and conditions announced in the notice. The sale aims to liquidate the farm assets and settle commitments with potential bidders invited to participate.
At Tinwald yards a small weekly stock sale drew meagre attendance from farmers and dealers. Fat cattle sold at remunerative prices, with mixed steers and cows showing modest results. Store stock faced light competition, while sheep and hoggets yielded low to mid range prices amid overall quiet demand.
The Telegraph Department plans to restrict the telephone exchange to subscribers only. Some Ashburton residents oppose the rule, but it applies to the whole colony and should be enforced locally.
A listing of numerous jam varieties including plum, raspberry, peach, strawberry, and marmalade with batch notes and prices. It also advertises fruit pies and coffee items with assorted packaging sizes from tins and jars.
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