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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 03, 1909

Page

3

Labour Conference Conflict and Madrid Arrest

Paris reports at the International Labour Conference criticising English workers for excluding garrette workers and urging adherence to affiliated union principles. Madrid notes anarchist Ferrer arrested in San Sebastian after Barcelona unrest. London records the death of Lord de Clifford in a motor accident near Horsham, praised as a brave death.

Paris International Labour Conference Garette Christiania Conference Appleton Conerence Labour Party Buda Pesth Madrid Ferrer Barcelona San Sebastian Ondon Lord de Clifford Horsham Cliffors

Steamer Waratah Sighting Reported by Clan Macintyre

The Clan Macintyre arrived in London reporting the Waratah’s last signal on July 27 before a hurricane the following day. The sea rose in a walllike formation due to the current running against the wind.

Per Press Association London Clan Macintyre

Coursing Cup Verdict and Contests Across Australia

In Melbourne Geo Graham and Great Thought shared the Victoria Coursing Club Goodwood Cup. Pendennis captured the St Leger. A regional show discussion from Buenos Aires plans and NZ trade sharing for the International Show. Glenelg Handicap in Adelai ta saw Waipuna win. Epsom and Metropolitan Handicap entries include Bobrikoff and Downfall scratched. Ascot weight class winner Acrospire with Santiago second.

Melbourne Victoria Coursing Club Geo Graham Great Pendennis Adelatda Glenelg Lancelot Spinaway Sydney Bobrikoff Downfall

Fires Ravage Parliament Buildings and Homes in Canada

OTTAWA reports the Ontario Parliament Buildings in Toronto partly burned with losses estimated around one million dollars and the west wing including the Library destroyed. In Maraenui New Zealand a fire destroyed five houses, damaged others, with insurers listed for several properties and limited firefighting due to water and wind conditions.

Per Press Association Ottawa Ontario Toronto Desma Ia Parliament House Wellington Southerland Road Maranui Wallace Grosvenor Goodwin Alexander Milligan Milligan AH. M’kinnon Williams Walker Robert Martin F. Edmonds F. Edmonds. the Furniture and Effects In Mr Grosvenor Commercial Union The Royal Martin Ocean Yorkshire

Disappearance Mystery In Auckland Launch Case

In Rangitoto channel a small launch picked up by a steamship carried Red Maxwell who was later handed to police on drunkenness charges. Maxwell said he left the Thames in the launch with Jack Skipworth and cannot explain his disappearance.

Auckland Rangitoto Red Maxwell Maxwell Thames Jack Skipworth

Ashburton County Fails To Overcome South Canterbury

In a wet Timaru match Ashburton County lost 18 nil to South Canterbury. Notable for Ashburton were W Burrows R Patterson W McKenzie D Fergus W Page Thomas Purcell Smythe Cromie Rouse Burgess Rattray Green Hibbs with Page and Purcell strong in defense. South Canterbury hosted lunch at the Club Hotel after victory. The Welsh Rugby Union declined an invitation to send a team to New South Wales.

Timaru Ashburton County South Canterbury W. Burrows R. Patterson W. McKenzie D. Fergus W. Page Thomas A. E. Purcell Geo.’ Smythe G. Cromie J. Rouse W. Burgess T .Rattray T. Green Hibbs Ashburton Fittock Burgess Purcell South Canterbury Union London Welsh Rugby Union New South Wales

Death of Marton resident after railway line accident near Thorndon

Herbert or Charles Standle, believed to be a Marton resident, died at the hospital this morning after a serious injury on the railway line near Thorndon Esplanade last night. He never regained consciousness.

Wellington Herbert Charles Standle Marton Thorndon Esplanade

Ashburton County Council May Meeting Report

The Ashburton County Council met with members including Chairman Ambie and others. The Overseer C Morrison presented water supply reports for Ashburton Rangitata and Ruapuna districts, noting blockages from NW winds and repairs to creeks, with tenders invited for main maintenance and remarks on bridges and by laws. A range of matters followed including fencing, race trespass, hawkers by laws, lighting, and water con rms. a separate Rangitata riding petition was discussed with legal guidance.

Ashburton Toraing Afessis John Ambie W. J. Dickie C. Reid E. Gites Hy, Friedlander W. Morgan J. Cairns Messrs J . Grige Chapman Siangers C. Morrison Ashburton-Rangitats Ruapuna Limestone Creek Hinds Gorge Barks Ashburton-Rakaia Pudding Hill Acton Messrs Hood Baylias Cochrane Rule Winchmore Main Seafield Main Springburn Alford Mount Comers Hood’s Crossing O’shea W. Fleming Mr Fleming Hugh Kennedy Elgin A Protheroe Kennedy Prothsroe John Cairns Ashburton Borough Theshburton Birds’ Heads G. Blackmore J. McCarten George Lamb Collins A. Christie Ashburton Trafic Bridge W. J McDowell Hinds William Gibbs Thos. McDowell Mayfield John Newman Methven Samuel Switzer Chertsey Arthur Painter John Cronin Rakaia W. Anderson Messrs Dixon Cow J. Hampton Lloyd Anderson Messrs Hampton, Dixon and Rangitata Rangitata Road Ashburton County Council Ashburton County Purnell Naw

Ashburton Golf Club First Round Results

The Ashburton Golf Club reports the first round of the Men's Championship with E. A. Denham defeating A. Bruce 6 up 6 to play and G. H. Buchanan defeating W. Grumitt 6 up 4 to play. The Mr Bullock prize 18 hole bogey tomorrow features Mrs Buchanan vs Mrs D Friedlander and others in six matches.

E. A. Denham A. Bruce G. H. Buchanan W. Grumitt Bullock Buchanan D. Friedlander Nicoll Branigan Friedlander Wood Roberts H. Friedlander Murison

Enquiry Opens Into Steamship Boiler Accident

A court of enquiry convened this morning over the Northern Steamship Company steamer Riarawa accident on April 1. The after boiler overheated from low water while carrying passengers on a Onehonga to New Plymouth voyage, forcing a return to Onehunga. Investigators probe negligence or fault by crew members A St Macindos, A M Prince, and R Smallbone as the case continues.

Auckland Northern Steamship Company Riarawa Onehunga New Plymouth A. St. Macindos A. M. Prince R. Smallbone

Barnardo Bazaar Draws Crowd as Receipts Rise

The Barnardo’s bazaar attracted strong crowds with receipts around 80 pounds. Organisers expect larger turnout tonight and tomorrow, hoping all goods sell well. Ladies showcased children’s clothing. donations came from workers, with Boy Scouts adding ten shillings. Prizes went to James Kearney for the peas in a bottle contest, J Dowk won the willow fight, and B Riliett claimed the cushion shooting prize.

Barnardo County Brass Band Corps of Boy Scouts James Kearney J. Dowk Wakanui B. Riliett Ashburton

Various Classified Notices From Ashburton District

Short ad items include a nurse girl sleeping at home with Mrs McDonald opposite Hospital and trade training for Sting Boy. Auction and rental listings for a four room hut near Ashburton river mouth and a post office yard near OST Kewteen Racecourse. Found items include a Lady’s Tweed Coat and a Brown Spaniel Slut with owner paying expenses. Also employment ads for a Stenotyper and an auctioneer firm ANTED.

Wyaaten Mrs McDonald Kewteen Racecourse Miss Branigan

Piece of fruit case found near Howhara linked to Mokoia

A board fragment painted with "s.s. Mokoia" washed ashore near Howhara close to where 25 life belts were found. The Mokoia departed Auckland for Sydney Monday night and is due there tonight. The case is believed to have come from her previous Auckland voyage.

Per Press Association Wellington Marine Department Howhara Auckland Sydney

Stud Notices for Prince Imperial at Ashburton

Prince Imperial, trotting sire by Hambletonian Bell Boy, advertised at 46 mares capacity. Listed mares include Advance Advocate Cocoanut Derring cotte Impatient Prince Alert Prince Warheels Imperialism Hamlin Prince Randle Imperial Polly Princess Ena Lady Clare Piecework Bribery. Terms: single mare £10 10s. two or more £88 per head. Stand at Glenies Stables every Saturday.

Racecourse Road Ashburton Prinse Imperial Hambletonian Prince Imperial Advance Advocate Derringcotte Impatient Prince Alert Prince Warheels Hamlin Prince Randle Imperial Polly Princess Ena Lady Clare Piecework Bribery Dominion Princh Imperial Glenie

Black Horse Advange at Lewis's Stables

Advance is a five year old black horse standing 164 hands high. He won the Ashburton May Meeting mile and a half trot in 3 46 at age two and the National Cup two miles in 4 46 at two years ten months. Stud details include £5 deposit, groomage feeds payable on first service, and good paddock care.

Prince Imperial Rose General Tracey Phillis Berlin Quicksilver Ashburton Dominion Ince Advange Lewis J. McDonnell Racecourse Road Melbourne Puella Fraulein Fritz Franz Heir Frederick Woodburn Chilf Woodthrope Maid Ned Eagan Woodburn Lad Chieftiney Woodburn Chilt Glenie Quincey Woodburn

Quiney the Sire Arching Speed from Great Trotting Families

QUINCEY, a nine year old bay trotting stallion by Vancleve out of Grace imported to Australasia, traces speed lines from Gracie and Verax through multiple progeny. His offspring include Fritz, Franz, Verax, Vestina and Durbar with strong showings and good records on N four tracks. Winnings last season reached £280, showcasing notable temperament and staying power.

Vancleve Grace Harold Maud Vassar Fritz Franz the Heir Verax Vestina Durbar Vanish Euchre Verity Gracie Henrietta Australasia Burlington B Sunbeam Moonbeam Twilight Strnight Daylight Quincey Burlington St. Louis Velvet Faithful Cinders Ben Hair Burlingham Young Burlington Miss Burlington St. Symon St. Kilda Roxie What Sunshine Sir Joe Smin Daybreak Don Cleve J. A. Buckland Pine Ridge N.S.W

Dominion Day Church Parade Sparks Protest

A deputation from the Wel ling Ministers Association and the Sunday School Union met Acting Minister of Defence Mr Fowlds to oppose a proposed combined church service for volunteers and school cadets on Dominion Day. Fowlds supported Sabbath observance and said if objections arose officials would direct an ordinary church parade with cadets assembling at their own churches.

Wellington Welling Ministers’ Association Sunday School Union Fowlds Defence

Rheumo Promises Quick Cure for Rheumatism Gout

An advertisement claims Rheumo cures rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago stone and gravel by removing excess uric acid when kidneys fail. It markets the remedy as faster and more effective than liniments pills, available at chemists and stores for 2s 6d and 4s 6d.

Care of Your Faces and Linen Warned on Starching

A guidance note warns that using inferior starch on faces and linen can cause harm. It cautions readers to choose quality starch and proper care to avoid damage.

Vegetable seeds and varieties listed for gardening use

A long catalog of vegetable seed varieties including beans beets broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower celery cucumbers lettuce herbs and other items. The list names specific cultivars such as Canadian Wonder Early Golden Dwarf Red Dutch Adams Snow's Winter White Veitcha's Perfection and Yellow Mammoth among many others.

Harlington Windsor Shiels Horder Adams Harry White Leamington Snow Veitche Walchern Wilcox's Gate Scrymper York Enfield Market St. John’s Day Blair Lamb Prumhead Savoy Jamies Altringham London William Hurst Arter Veitcha Stuart Lexton Bain

Vegetable Seeds Prize Winners and Varieties

A list of seed varieties and prize winners including beans broccoli carrot cauliflower lettuce and peas. It names Mount Cook Chiswick Beauty The Monarch British Crown and other cultivars such as White Plume and Boston Beauty.

Mount Cook Chiswick

Seed Packet Brand List And Flower Varieties

A mixed list of flower seed names and varieties including Ast r s en Comet Cosmos Cosmos New Early Gysophilia feather grass Nicolland Sanderne Verbena Hybrid Candi pansies marigold tom thumb nasturtium Empress climbing Golden Queen Salira Bonfire sun.

India Ower

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United Press Association Tebe Ation Allabour Rence Waratay Pet Press Association Copyright Australia New Zealand Buenos Ayres Sporting Peru Press , Association—Copyright Ascot Racing Clubs Acrospire Santiago Leo Grande Agriderts Abd C. J. le Cren Ashburton County Racing Club Charity Wyant D J. Shaw Barnardo’s Bazaar A. J. Ancash Shred Bridge Drews R. H. Rands Triangle H. Alatson and Co Christchurch Oddfellows’ Hall Towmorrow Aoe Thoma Ashburton Labour Exchange Ewast Street Demon Racquets Stazenger’s. Balls Dube H. M. Jones L, and Co. Pipes Percy Alt. H. Williams East St Friedlander Bros., Ltd Tinwald J. A. Clothier Prime North Canterbury Hebron Star of Ce Zealand Fletcher Bros Friedlander Bros Insurance Agency P.O. Box Frank Glover M.R.C.V.S Department of Agriculture N.Z Beach Road Arcadia Montauk Tletcher Bros Stud Notices Black Horse Rogers Royal Academy Barnarde Vancleve Lodge Lamb’s Road Quingey Rothschild Sis Woodburn Jay Gould S. W. Scott Strange BTS Castory G. Meddins People’s Burnett Street Per Press, Association NEW Zealand Coals Westport Stockton State Kaitangata Mount Somers Newcastle Pelaw-Main East Greta Aberdare Hepburn Joshua Tucker West Street Mount Harding Ry Clanranald G. Holmes Groom-in-Charae Atalanta Are OATES Henry Stephenson Havelock Street RTE Colman H. Matson and Arcade Borse H. Matson and Co., Avotioneers Prince Alexander J.C. N. Grigg Alexander Ceantess Misira Balmoral Countess P i Countess Prince Charlie Blossom Tasmania W. & L. J. Heney Peel Forest W. Mahoney Alford Forest Sharplin &C., L., Postal Andress Staveley ERGY Huy Mail and Guardian Office DGING TRE North Canterbury Beauty Star OF New Zealand Bluestone Nimmon and Blair Rocco Tripoli Ueen Tere O Ae Ea
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