Pumas Near Staveley Creamery
A brief item notes the BYVU Pumas in easy reach of the Staveley Creamery, signaling a local sports or team proximity context.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
A brief item notes the BYVU Pumas in easy reach of the Staveley Creamery, signaling a local sports or team proximity context.
Auction notice for the goodwill of Mr Richard Wake comprising about 38 acres of land near Overdale with a five room house a two room cottage loose boxes and large farm buildings. 95 acres are in Garton Data. Plant can be included with purchase apply.
Mr T. M. Morrissey announces his takeover of the well known Commercial and Family Hotel and will personally manage from September. He pledges first class accommodation for travelers, attentive service, and excellent meals to continue former patronage.
Reports cover dairy exports London offers, naval recruitment tests, court fines, farm wages, and corporate updates. Mentions Wellington flaxmills, Timaru wool sales, Oamaru labour demand, and church appointments. Includes remarks on naval costs, Canadian failures, and railway surveying debates.
Tough McCleary faced a remand after drunkenness on July 28. John Henry Terris denied failure to register his dog and was fined 58 with 10s registration fee and costs. Emil Bochaert admitted driving over Ashburton bridge at over six mph. fined 40s plus costs. Civil judgment awarded to R. H. Davis or Orbell against Donn for 31 pounds 12s.
The Ashburton Hospital Committee met to discuss hospital policy and supplies. Chair H Davis reported on discussions with G Lawless in Wellington about the Hospital Bill and public sentiment. Tenders for yearly supplies were approved. An ambulance wagon debate led to a plan to inspect and possibly modify existing wagon. Fees for a patient in financial difficulty were written off. The visiting committee was appointed and hospital statistics for August shown. Accounts totaling £161 19s 6d were approved.
In Wellington on September 4 the Arbitration Court upheld a novel charge of aiding and abetting in the bakers’ strike against John Domenechs. The defendant, a former baker, was neither worker nor employer under the Act, and the case was dismissed. The judgment condemned Domenech and urged law amendment to penalize inciting workers to strike.
The Penguin bound from Nelson to Picton was struck on the port side by the Gertie off Jackson Head in Cook Strait. Penguin’s belt was damaged and Gertie suffered some damage. After a brief stop both ships continued, and a report was sent to the Collector of Customs.
In Dunedin on September 4, Mr Lye who faced a writ for £301 from Mornington school headmaster Mr Davidson withdrew the contested letter and apologized for its interpretation. The apology was accepted and the suit abandoned.
Football report from Temuka records a senior match won by Temuka 22 points to Ashburton. A junior game in Timaru between Southern Cross Ashburton and Celtic Clubs ended in a draw. The provisional South Canterbury selection under Northern Union rules includes nine current and four former rugby representatives for the Invercargill tour.
Twenty three mixed teams from Geraldine Ashburton Te muka and Timaru competed in fine weather. Rawhiti A won the ladies title while Ashburton A claimed the men’s trophy with a one goal victory over Timaru A. Millichamp scored in several rounds and Dreaver Scales Amoa and Q Anderson also found the net. Referees Burnip Warburton Stephens Hatch and Fleck officiated.
London reports manufacturers in several countries urge new treaties to isolate Britain under patent law. President Roosevelt expresses hope for a successful Tokio Exhibition with Japan. Berlin notes Kaiser's portrait sent to Dalai Lama via Pekin legation doctor. Countess of Annesley’s jewels stolen in Dublin. Fire damages cargo on steamer Roon at Colombo. Ballon accident at Waterville kills aviator Jones.
Dr Vassel the German Consul has returned from Fez. He says he went solely to look after his house and personal interests and those of his compatriots.
Germany proposed recognizing Mulai Hafid and conveyed the idea to the French Foreign Office. Count Hatzfeldt noted it as unusual and inexplicable, while The Temps and Journal des Debats discuss French and Spanish proposals and the need for guarantees to protect European interests in Morocco.
In Morocco near Bendanib a Berber force under Mulaj Hafid threatened French positions. A midafternoon onslaught was repulsed with heavy losses, aided by field and machine guns. A renewed attack that night met the same fate with light French casualties.
Le Temps notes France will regret German divergence on Morocco but keeps its policy firm. The Daily Mail reports Britain awaits France and others before reacting to Germany's communication.
Germany and Britain confront a growing crisis as Francs resist Mulai Hafid’s return to Fez. An interview between M Pichon and Sir Francis Bertie precedes a Franco Spanish note demanding guarantees from Mulai Hafid and his mission.
The Arbitration Court ruled Andrew Collins charged with aiding and abetting the bakers strike not guilty. It upheld that a striker’s offense is a one time act, not ongoing. The Bakers’ Union was fined 100 with warnings of further penalties if unpaid.
Benton made 183 and 121 in the cricket match between Yorkshire and Marylebone. The final county standings list Yorkshire leading, followed by Kent and Surrey with other counties to finish. The Sportsman notes Marshall has evolved into a brilliant all rounder and is seen as a top nine in the Surrey side.
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