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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
Anglers prepare for the fishing season as rivers report fishable conditions at 9 am. Sheep and lamb prices rise at Tinwald sale, while a girl injured on stilts receives care. Funeral and court news, dairy and show committee talks, and agricultural plans fill the week’s local notices.
William Connelly is found guilty on eight counts of perjury in Westport after Judge Cooper’s long summing up. Sentenced to seven years with hard labour. Connelly later confesses to the Burke murder, claiming robbery as motive. Hallinan and Anderson remain imprisoned for seven years for manslaughter.
A well detailed sale notice lists properties on Petar Street near Domain with a 6 room house and outbuildings, plus 1 acre town lots at Cass and William streets and Wills and William Streets with 6 room dwellings. Additional residential lots in Allenton Bracefield Avenue and Cart Terry Terrace Tinwald. Also money to lend on secured security.
A contributor argues that earnest conviction and religious observance are vanishing from national character and daily life. The piece warns that neglect of Sabbath and church foreshadows declines in rights, civilization, and imperial purpose, urging faith as spiritual health. It also notes the South Australian Register’s archival reprint and discusses Persian political rivalries and kingly fiscal peril.
The charge against Todd and Heenen alias Halley for robbery at Otire railway station is proceeding and is expected to last two or three days with a large number of witnesses. Bronchial cough relief suggested by Woods' Peppermint Cure.
Wellington September 29 Parliament met at 2 30 p m The Statutes Revision Committee reported no time to proceed with the Judiciary Bill this season The Machinery Bill was finalised The Harbours Act Amendment Bill passed at third reading The Council rose at 5 p m and resumed at 7 80 p m The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment but the debate was adjourned The Council rose at 11 16 p m
The House met in Wellington, debated the Second Ballot Bill with amendments from the Legislative Council, and after lengthy discussion agreed to the Premier's motion. Also passed amendments to the Local Bodies Loans Act and gave first readings to several bills including Public Service, Old Age Pensions, Naval Subsidy, and Infants Bill.
In Wellington the House rejects Massey amendments to the Second Ballot Bill and orders a committee to draft reasons for disagreement. Massey attacks the gag clause and press freedom as the bill faces opposition from electors and MPs. The division ends 48 to 18 against Massey’s amendment while the main motion proceeds.
A Wellington report notes Mrs McGinnity knocked down by a trap at Newtown with a wheel causing severe injuries, several ribs broken and serious condition. In Christchurch Charles Bryenson, who shot himself in Cranmer Square, is reported progressing favourably in hospital. HM S Encounter reported a fatal rock fall accident near Milford Sound with Horace Hubbard, a native of England, killed. no inquest will be held.
River reports indicate all Ashburton County waterways were fishable by nine o'clock this morning. Anglers were urged to exercise caution as water conditions were described as stable with good access from multiple points along the streams.
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