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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
2
Houston tribute to Annie Jane Smith who died at age 16 years and 4 months on 15 September 1907. The verse recalls her kindness and faith, noting she rests with angels and was beloved by family and friends. Inserted by her loving parents.
In Parliament Mr Thomas Mackenzie pressed the Customs Minister on New Zealand's disadvantage under the Commonwealth Tariff comparing it with Britain and procuring equal treatment for British possessions. The reply noted NZ’s parochial policy impacts and cited milk exports, urging Pan-Britannic preference and scrutiny of Australia’s duties.
An elderly man with serious health needs sought admission to Ashburton County Hospital after Christchurch Hospital was full. He arrived by morning express and is now in care. A west gate and heavy mountain rains are reported, with locals hoping for more showers. An Elgin Riverside darts tourney ended with Elgin winning and a social dance followed. The Ashburton showgrounds will host the annual horse parade on Saturday with entries due by September 66. The Victorian Cabinet plans Lands Department reorganization affecting agricultural colleges and land settlement.
The Otire tunnel remains nine and a half chains with good headway and dry face. A 14 acre reserve in Arundal town is placed in trust for protective works on the Upper Rangitata bridge by the county council.
Captain Edwin reports southerly winds and rising rivers with heavy rain likely as Victoria departs from Lyttelton. T Dowting of Lowcliffe ships 140 Border Leicester and English Leicester hogget rams to Napier for the third year running. A Lismore vs Hinds cacre match at Hinds ends 54 40 for Lismore, followed by a ladies supper. U A O D lodge meets with fair attendance and two sick members paid. Fishing season reports troughs plentiful. R D Johnston promotes new Tongariro stock.
Destruction of a large Wesleyan school and church at Dunstable causes damage estimated at £30,000. Other items cover Lord Rosebery on defence, riot at Vienna during a procession, aeronauts rescued from the North Sea, Lord Curzon injured in a motor accident, and Postle winning a Newcastle handcap.
Per Press Association the city records about one hundred new cholera cases daily with about a quarter proving fatal. The report notes ongoing perils at Peters off and highlights continuing health crisis in St Petersburg.
Monashi is appointed Kaid at Alcazar succeeding Ermiki. The move is seen as a setback for Dr Vaesall's efforts on Ermiki's behalf. The dispatch notes the appointment confirms a shift in local power dynamics.
London reports the death of Sid Hadji Mohammed Torres, former Commissioner of Foreign Affairs for Sultan Abdul Aziz at Tangier, noted in dispatches from London dated September 13.
Tangier dispatch reports Menekhi refutes claims that Midai Hafid has shown a special predilection for Germany, calling the report untrue and unauthorised.
The Times reports heavy fighting at Tabriz as Shah’s forces breached defenses up to loopholes and were repulsed with considerable losses. Hand bombs triggered a panic among defenders.
Prince von Bülow told a Standard correspondent that naval rivalry with Britain is nonsense and that Germany does not see English naval supremacy as an obstacle to its ambitions.
Press Association reports on September 15 a.m. interruptions by thousands of unemployed workers stopping a service inside Manchester Cathedral. The event disrupted morning rites and drew attention to labor protests.
London reports that on September 14 Mr BD J Shackleton was re-elected chairman of the Parliamentary Committee at the Trades Union Congress meeting.
An airship designed by Major 8, commander of the German Balloon Corps, with two passengers, sailed 300 kilometres in 18 minutes 2 seconds without a stop, beating Count Zeppelin's prior record.
Reports from London dated September 14 note the Marquis of Ripon unable to attend due to rheumatism. Prime Minister Asquith advised Archbishop Bourne on responses to Protestant pressure as a large Catholic procession faced parliamentary scrutiny. The Times and Telegraph criticized government handling, while Protestant leaders urged restraint. The event drew 4000 Irish electors’ ire and featured a grand cathedral procession with the Legate in ceremonial dress.
The Pope voiced sorrow at the prohibition of the Eucharistic procession in London on September 14, saying the incident shakes his faith in English liberalism.
The Melbourne report notes Federal Parliament to open on Wednesday with the Capital Sites Bill as its first measure. A fatal quarrel at Brilbant Homebush sugar mill near Mackay left a Sin galese immigrant from Singapore fatally shooting an Arab. West Australia elections mentioned.
Albany marks a formal landing of the American fleet with fine weather and town celebrations in a festive display. Officials report clear skies as the naval visit proceeds amid public acclaim and local pageantry.
Sydney report notes Golden Slipper horses scratched from the Metropolitan Handicap on September 15. The decision affects bettors and race card lineup for the event in the metropolitan meeting.
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