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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
3
Berlin reports Germany's reply to the Franco Spanish note is conciliatory and raises no objection in principle. It admits the right of intervention but hopes the two Governments will recognise that Morocco's financial position concerns all powers.
The report notes over 400 fresh cholera cases in St. Petersburg with about 175 daily deaths. It mentions M. Stelypin proposing a drainage plan costing eight million pounds and Moscow's relief due to its sewerage and water systems. An Odessa outbreak caused panic due to authorities' silence.
The Hearst attack prompted Senator Foraker to withdraw from engagements to speak at Taft's meetings. He said his own defense was adequate but did not want to damage Taft's campaign. The report places the incident in New York on September 23.
The Assembly adopted the Premier's Conference resolutions by 43 votes to 23. Birtles the overland cyclist completed an 8860 mile journey in thirteen months from Sydney through Queensland to Port Darwin then to Adelaide and Melbourne. He faced fever, tropical rains, swollen rivers, deserts, a bush fire, and tyre losses. Adelaide Rifle Association reports Rutter of Victoria won the King's prize with a score of 260, defeating Ege Cocenalend in a shoot-off.
At Ashburton on September 26 before Mr W G Day and Mr H Davis, a maintenance case involving James, John, and Ayrod Williams was dismissed after the complainant Richard Williams withdrew. In a separate matter, Frederick Summer and John McGinn faced trial for threatening behavior toward Constable Martin in Havelock Street. testimony described confrontations, baton use, and alleged drunken conduct, with defenses citing provocation and alibi.
Witnesses including Patrick McGinn aged 18 and Hunt described youths going out at night, drinking whisky at the Post Office corner and in Havelock Street. The magistrate convicted the group, calling their defense unreliable, and fined each 20 shillings and costs, urging them to spend evenings reading or improving themselves.
In The New Zealand Shipping Gazette and Mercantile Journal of February 14 1808 a report claimed C Beech of Ashburton sued by J Paget for 42 pounds 5s 6d. This apology corrects the record naming Charles Beech as the plaintiff and states he obtained judgment against J Paget for the amount. The notice is from The New Zealand Shipping Gazette Printing and Publishing Co Limited through solicitors Alpers and Nicholls.
Closeout ad offers frozen meat at less than cost from a liquidation sale. Beef and mutton priced per pound with cheap options and insistence on spot cash. No credit offered and buyers urged to try the high quality goods.
Professor P. T. Herring, formerly of Ashburton and longtime resident of the Alford estate, has been named to the Chair of Physiology at St. Andrews University in Scotland. The note from his son describes heavy classes at Edinburgh and confirms Herring’s active involvement in medical conferences and international congresses, marking a proud achievement for the Ashburton-born scholar.
River notes show Rakai dirty Mount Somers upper Ashburton clear Hakatere lower Ashburton not given Rangitata clear. Yesterday Rangitata was in splendid fishing order and the Ashburton river mouth lies about 200 yards northeast of the huts.
On September 24 and 25 at CrarI Geraldine hosts racing action. Geraldine Cup winners include Golden Cairn and Obligate Musterer with times around two minutes, plus a Geraldine Trot Handicap and Belfield Welter events. The Geraldine meeting features hacks hurdles stewards stakes and a Domain Trot with multiple contenders and close finishes.
Henry J. Chapman faced magistrate court for assault on Abes McKay and was fined after a not guilty plea. an appeal request was refused. The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society issued 26 free fishing licenses to county schools with more available. Maurice Williams leaves Ashburton Drug Co to start his own business. Dominion Day flag ceremony at Ashburton High School included medal presentations, but reporter could not cover the event.
Frank H. Choat auctioneer advertises a charity sale to aid the Salvation Army. The notice lists a Monday opening by the Mayor, a Tuesday Friends programme, and midweek events with coin admission. Items include pigs poultry produce furniture and silver, with a sale flag guiding attendees at Tancred Street near Tuddrill's.
By order of the 8.M. Court the note discusses a lady's bicycle and mentions bacon, porkers, and seed potatoes in a terse, fragmentary record. The readable text pairs domestic items with legal language, suggesting a miscellaneous docket entry.
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