Sirty Years Ago

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21556, 19 January 1940, Page 6

Sirty Years Ago

“ The Timaru Herald," January 19, 1880

Cantata Moonlite This notorious desperado, together with Rogan, one of his late companions in villainy, will suffer the extreme penalty of the law at eight o'clock this morning in Darlinghurst gaol. It appears from our Australian intelligence that Moonlite plays the bravo to the last, receiving the news of his certain execution “with a smile." It « said that he has written an account of his life. Whatever of interest may attach, in the mind of the student of human nature, to the change in his character, which perverted him from a useful into a noxious member of society. the history of his later life can only be At to be added to the abominable Newgate Calendar. Timaru Harbour Board At the annual meeting of the Timaru Harbour Board, held yesterday, there were present—Messrs Archer (chairman). Barker, Beswick, Turnbull and Evans. Owing to the account not being audited the consideration of the yearly Anancial statement was adjourned until the meeting which will be held on February 5. There being no other business the Board adjourned until then. It appeared from the statement that the Board is in a very good position. There are 472 feet of the Breakwater built, and there Ls a sum of £BB,OOO to the credit of the Board.

Cricket —Geraldine v. Woodbury The return match between the above clubs, which was to have been played In Mr Tancred’s paddock yesterday, unfortunately fell through at the last moment, owing to what can hardly be termed anything but cowardice on the part of Geraldine, who, after choosing the day and hour for the match coolly Informed the Woodbury Club that because Messrs Moore, Pearpoint and several others of their best players could not attend, they were unable to muster an eleven to meet them as a -anged. Such a lame excuse for drawing back at such a late hour can hardly be found in the annals of cricket, and it Ls to be hoped that the Geraldine Club in future will not send a challenge to any other until they have Arst ascertained their ability to muster an eleven strong enough to please them.

International Affairs London: The “Cologne Gazette’ declares that hostilities with Russia and Germany are possible, and likely to involve England, France and Austria. St. Petersburg: The Russian Go ernment, replying to representations made by Germany, has officially denied the reported affray between Russian and German officers at Kalisch. and has also denied the statements mad regarding the massing of Russian treaps on the German frontier.