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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
3
The Belgian Senate passed a motion in favor of annexing the Congo by a vote of 83 to 24. The action was reported by the Press Association and dated in Brussels on September 10.
At Waterford before sailing to New York, Mr John Redmond said Ireland would become ungovernable if the government did not keep its pledges. He urged compulsory powers for land settlement and unity among Irishmen to push reform, denouncing Newcastle West scenes as discredit. He warned internal dissension delays Home Rule.
London dispatches report Germany through its Legation pressing Moorish government to free Kaid Ermiki, northern governor with Hasidian ties. Arrest followed Larache events after European intervention. Germany cites protected subjects and a German protege nephew. Mulai Hafid faces a dilemma and has not yet answered.
Mr Kidston sails home and finalizes a subsidized Torres Strait steam service with the British-India Steamship Company. A 15 day London to Thursday Island schedule begins October with monthly calls at Cairns Townsville Port Alfred and other ports offering 150 tons cargo. Uniform freight rates apply from Queensland ports. The vessels will be 5500 tons register.
The Times reports Lord Northcote’s farewell and a successor’s praise then urges states to adopt immigration as an imminent necessity. It notes the purse strings will shift to the Commonwealth and calls for a High Commissioner to streamline overlapping efforts and costs.
Sydney reports Mgr Thomas Roseby a Sydney barrister is named British Judge of the Joint Court to be set up at the New Hebrides under the Franco British Convention. The Briez Izel accident damaged New Zealand cargo in No 2 hold. The Colac Pareora collision findings hold captains Joliffe and Downie to show cause on their certificates. The Hawea completed repairs and left the dock. Ada Crossley and company arrived at Freemantle by the Orontes. Gibraltar Joe sent relief crews to Albany for the Australian squadron.
The Bakers' Union paid a £100 fine imposed by the Arbitration Court for its strike action. The court convicted the men but decided not to impose penalties on individuals.
In Christchurch a youthful Golding fell from a tram near Merivale Lane injuring her head and recovering at hospital. Frank Ragatski was struck by a milk-cart shaft near the railway, admitted to hospital. James Talbot lost a foot in well-sinking machinery and underwent amputation. An inquest into Richard Taylor’s death attributed heart disease and bowel inflammation as the cause. In Timaru, William Lichkis died suddenly. the verdict was natural causes.
Alf J. D. Gobbe Labour candidate for Achburton will address electors in East Street at 8 o clock tomorrow evening on recent legislation and its impact on workers.
A first offender was convicted of drunkenness at Hinds after pleading guilty and ordered to pay 10a for each hire and £1 19s 6d for other expenses. A maintenance case involving Richard Williams against Alfred, James, and John Williams was adjourned for amicable settlement. A juvenile charged with theft and false pretences received a severe caution and dismissal on the latter charge. Several civil claims were decided with judgments for the plaintiffs.
A severe northwest gale battered the Methven district for hours uprooting pine plantations and blowing down small buildings. Snow fell on ranges, a heavy frost formed, and a cyclonic wind damaged telegraph lines between Christchurch and the North Island, with Waikuku's fir tree severing lines until repairs completed by evening.
Heavy rain and a high spring tide flood low lying areas in Invercargill. One house is surrounded by water, boats wash from Avenal Rowing Club sheds, and the new showground and tramway bridge to Otatara are affected. No lives reported at risk as tide falls.
A fierce northerly pale and morning rainstorms affected Wellington. No major damage reported, but Rona Bay wharf slight subsidence. The training ship Amelkura broke from anchors and drifted among coal hulks, requiring a tug to tow to anchorage.
Dr Nicoll raised a question about a proposed North East Belt footpath and a debated Domain grounds route. The discussion examined whether a deputation truly represented Allenton residents and why a path was pursued if many residents said they would not use it.
An opinion from the Solicitor General on the Crown Lands Commissioner ruling that removed Mr Lane was presented at the Land Board meeting in Napier. The opinion upheld the ruling but declared the resident closed. Mr Gane protested ministerial interference and withdrew from the meeting.
A local racing programme outlines events for a meeting including Maiden Handicap and several hacks and trots with distances from four furlongs to two and a half miles. Nominations close Saturday September 12 at 2 p.m weights posted September 22 acceptances September 26. Contact T A Munro secretary Kurow for full programme details.
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