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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
2
Multiple notices record births and an obituary from Spreydon and surrounding areas. Includes Smallbone daughter, Stevenson son, Downie son Alexander John, and John Jackson aged 74. Names Frank Smallbone, TR Stevenson, Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Downie, Mary Jackson, locations Tottingham Villa Spreydon Chertsey Ashburton.
In a September 1909 Ashburton report, Mr A K Humphries outlines hopes to create high quality English wheats with better yield via Mendelian genetics. The meeting endorses establishing a national cereal breeding station to boost agricultural development and financial returns from wheat.
Immigrants arrive in Wellington aboard the Arawa and Fifeshire with 388 third class 40 second class and 12 first class on Arawa and 10 domestic servants on Fifeshire. Some passengers include 24 domestic servants 2 farm labourers and capital declared from £25 to £200. Frost records and lambing prospects noted as winter weather eases. Rabbits trade in Dunedin remains brisk with 600 700 thousand skins weekly valued near £4000 and prices rising for prime skins before spring.
Reports from Ashburton show Dr H. Hunter appointed medical referee under the Workers Compensation Act. Lambing is general and promising. farmers plan to use patent scaring machines for docking. Obituary notes cyclist Alex Downie who won the 1806 Dunlop race in 6h 15m 25s. two local deaths in Ashburton with inquests not held. Memorial service for H M Carson held at Salvation Army Hall with readings from Thessalonians and Nippon Kika Kumi performances.
The Waka nui Road Board held its ordinary meeting with members Leadley, Deak, Allen, Doig, and Bruce present. Debates covered flood relief, fencing on the South road, selling severed portions, sharpening blades, rate remittance, drainage projects, guard rails, and a proposed concrete room for records.
In Aipecland on September 5, Robert Neil and Olive Neil, married with a infant, faced a Police Court charge of manslaughter after a child died August 25. Medical evidence cited extreme emaciation and a coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by marasmus accelerated by neglect due to parental youth and inexperience. Judge Ket, S.M., planned to deliver judgment later.
A correspondent urges Ashburton to establish a public produce market in New Zealand. He appeals to Borough Council workers’ wives to vote for market support and even to frame it as a parliamentary issue if needed. He praises colonial wives and mothers and urges civic action.
James Macgregor of Ashburton writes to the editor criticizing railway notices at the station as confusing and oppressive. He urges public protest to Minister for Railways and local council action, calling for a subway and improved management, citing wasted time and outdated practices.
The Lancaster Park event hosted four contests with eight teams including Lyteton under fifteen Ashburton Convent under fourteen East Christchurch under twelve and District High School No 1 open. Teams from Ashburton Borough and Hampstead schools also competed.
Canterbury supporters at Lancaster Park on Saturday watched Wellington win by eleven points. The game drew the largest gate rating recorded for an inter provincial match, despite local fans being doubtful beforehand.
About S000 spectators watched the Association football game at Athletic Park for the Brown Shield. Wellington won by one goal to nil with W Gibson scoring. The match was fast with solid defense and overall good forward play despite periods of ineffective finishing.
A rugby match at Caledonian Ground in Dunedin saw Sydney defeat New Zealand Universities by 15 to 5. New Zealand played with the wind in the opening spell as a moderate breeze swept the field.
SYDNEY September 4. The Bathurst-Sydney road race results list Bundie first in 80 minutes, A Walcott second, B F Walcott third. The winner’s time recorded as 7 hours 83 minutes 80 seconds.
The Dr Barnardo's Homes bazaar closed successfully on Saturday evening with a large attendance and lively musical acts by the Temperance Band and Scottish Pipe Band. Refreshments were briskly sold, and the event featured numerous competitions and prizes culminating in total takings around £900.
A military bazaar and sale of work opened at Methven Town Hall on Thursday by MP Mr A O Hardy to aid the Methven Church of England vicarage debt extinction fund. The event featured the Ashburton Temperance Band, busy stalls, and competitions. About £116 was raised in the afternoon and evening. unsold produce to be offered at public auction next Thursday. ________________________________________
The Longbeach District Horticultural Society held its annual meeting in the Longbeach schoolroom with 100 members present. Reports showed 70 exhibitors and 469 exhibits, with a credit balance of £2 10s 8d. Officers were elected and a decision made to invite C. Howard of Timaru as judge and Miss Rennie as judge of bread and scones for the next show.
Reginald Francis Harris faced Polige Court on three charges in Bastayer. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness and denied the other accusations. Fines were imposed: 5 shillings or 24 hours for drunkenness, 40 shillings or 7 days for obscene language, and 20 shillings or 48 hours for resisting police.
Otago University will send a team to the inter collegiate amateurs tournament in Christchurch on September 7. Heavyweights Dansey and Rutherford, middleweights Ongley and McMurtie, welterweights McMurtie and Ongley are listed as competitors.
Mr W J Beitien of Melbourne writes to The Times urging Britain to aid Australia in increasing its population. He says some selfish interests oppose welcoming Britons, but the nation as a whole should give a cordial welcome and financial assistance to British emigrants.
Play delayed by rain and soft wickets, match abandoned with Essex 67 for 1 after 1st innings. Australia 298 and 263 in their two innings. London report notes weather interference and incomplete score details from the Por. Press Association.
Mulai Hafid announces abolition of torture in prisons after representations from the Powers. The declaration signals a move toward humanitarian reforms in Morocco amid international pressure.
The Prussian Minister at Pekin is urged to press Russia into taking part in the Kansau Szechnam loan with France backing Russia in this matter.
Report from London dated September 2 states Lord de Clifford aged 25 died instantly when his motor overturned near Orsham after he braked to avoid a cart. A farmer testified the nobleman risked his life to save him, reflecting Clifford family courage. Eve Carrington was his wife. he leaves a son born January 30, 1907.
Ross, an electrician, completed a walk from London to Brighton in 8 hours 41 minutes 14 seconds. The feat establishes a new 4 record for the route and is reported by the Press Association.
Lord Charles Beresford, speaking at the National Club in Toronto, warned that Imperial control of defense could subordinate the dominions and provoke moves toward independence. He argued the Old Country would oppose such a shift, though Dominion independence remained a possible, if unlikely, outcome.
The King, reported by Press Association, is described in perfect health and strength on his homeward journey from Marienbad. Dr Stott confirms Bing Edward’s robustness and vitality, astonishing medical men as he returns to London to a public ovation.
Floods devastate Loeimadijang district Probolingo Java leaving five hundred residents dead in the disaster reported from London dated September 4. The loss of life and impact on the community prompted extensive relief calls.
London underwriters discuss cooperation with the Commonwealth Government to search for the Waratah, with pessimism over reinsurance options at 900 guineas and several offers from Australia. Melbourne reports the Federal Government arranging a steamer to leave Capetown around Thursday to search for the Waratah.
A Wellington witness extols RHEUMO as a cure for gout rheumatism sciatica and lumbago noting rapid relief and full cure after one to three bottles. He cites his wife and others who recovered and urges others to try the remedy sold at chemists and stores for 2s 6d and 6d not sure of exact price.
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