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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
3
In Whangarei on September 14 John Campbell aged sixteen died when a tree fell on him in the Sarita bush early this morning.
At a Napier Y M C A provisional directorate meeting the General Secretary post was offered to Mr Dickenson who is currently training in Y M C A work in America.
In Lower Hutt strong opposition follows the Borough Council’s plan to build gas works and sever links with Peotone which already runs municipal gas. The council will not poll ratepayers, a protest resolution was passed, and a public meeting will be held to explain the situation. A proposed council resignation failed.
Malcolm B Snoad of Wellington tea importer died after a short illness aged 73. Former London Stock Exchange member honoured on resignation to farm Canterbury. later joined Government Insurance Department then served as secretary of the Wellington Underwriters' Association. Survived by widow four sons and a daughter.
In Dunedin on September 14 the Waterside Workers Union passes a resolution discrediting the current Arbitration Court and calling for the removal of Mr Justice Sim. The meeting also expresses sympathy with Canterbury farm labourers denied an award and congratulates Mr McCullough for his stance.
At the New Zealand Institute of Journalists annual meeting held in Parliament Buildings, delegates decried attacks on journalists and press freedom. The Wellington remit cited Australian limits on press critique and a Second Ballot Bill proposal restricting newspaper reference between elections. L. Fanning was elected general secretary and further business was adjourned for a week.
The Clever company will appear at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton during race nights tomorrow evening and Thursday night. The troupe features Jock MacKie in Harry Lender's Scottish successes Harry Primrose a banjoist Miss Alixa Woodham a soprano Bert Roulston a pianist and I P Weston a semi comic. Pictures accompany the show for varied entertainment.
Christchurch September 14. Geo Whelch the Akaroa sculler has ordered a new sculler from James Edwards and Sons Melbourne for the sculling championship of Australia. R Arnst who is matched to meet W Webb for the sculling championship of the world in December left for Wanganui last night and will train on the upper reaches of the Wanganui river.
The Ashburton stock market showed a weak yarding with 1400 sheep and 85 cattle. Fat cattle sold well despite overall dull demand, store cattle improved slightly, and fat sheep saw moderate activity with varied prices across classes. Store sheep remained exceptionally small and conditions were dull with limited enquiry.
At a Flospital Board meeting in Timaru the chairman noted last session’s act on boarding out children. The board said registration and record keeping hinder private homes, favoring public institutions due to cost and desirability. They will seek ministerial help to amend the act to exempt Charitable Aid Boards.
Engineer in chief announces progress on the North Island main trunk line from Wellington, stating work is advancing rapidly but not likely to be finished before Christmas.
Tomorrow night and Thursday night feature Harry Primrose's World-Famed Entertainers. The program includes variety acts, pictures, and performances by Jock McKie, Miss Floweston, Harry Primrose, El Mase Woodham, soprano Mr Lee Roulston, pianist, and comedian. Bioscope up to date pictures. Doors open 7.40, commence at 5. Prices 2s 1s and children half price.
Beech's lists meals with breakfast from 7:30, dinner at 5 pm, and tea from 6 pm to 8 pm. A concession is made to weekly boarders. The note mentions voting not yet on the table.
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