The Steamer Elginshire

magisterial enquiry

[per press association,]

TiMAitu, March 18. At the Elginshire enquiry Captain Millar stated that he left Oamaru at midnight, ran out two miles from the land, and then set the usual course. It was a fine clear night. At 2 a.m. was sixteen miles from Oamaru. The officer who was in charge reported land in sight two miles oft", and leaving it. At 4 a.m. took charge. It was then growing over cast. The lead sho-wetf twenty-five athoms, and witness supp< sed the vessel was twenty miles from land, and changed her course to bring her in a little. A fog came on afc 5, and at the same time got fifteen fathoms and returned to the former course. Slowed engines and kept the lead going till 7 o'clock, going about two knots, on thd usual course. At- 7 the fog lifted a little, showing a low coast, seeming two miles off. Took ie for Cape Normanby from the breakers on it. Got ten fathoms, and ordered the engines slow ahead, and altered the course to eastward to take off the land a little. After 8 got only 74 fathoms, and put engines astern to stop her. In a few minutes saw breakers along the port beam and quarter. Then get five fathoms, and put the engines full speed ahead, and in a minute or two took the ground with the vessel's head E.N.E. She had just begun to swing out, and was not going more than a half knot. All happened in five or six minutes from getting the reduced sounding of 7| fathoms. The stern of the vessel was about 700 feefc from the beach. Made allowance for known deviations of the compasses. Noticed a strong N.W. (landward) current running by the ship at flood tide. Had net noticed any effect from it on previous trips. Had come up from Oamaru before in thick weather on the same course and got the same soundings. Judged ie safe, and the chart showed it safe over ten fathoms. Had trustworthy men in charge of the lead. Looking back could not see what more a prudent seaman could have done in navigating the ship under the circumstances. No soundings were chartered outside ten fathoms tor five miles. Believed he was safe lying in fog in ten fathoms. Had be»n sixteen times along this coast, and ten times between Timaru and Oamaru. Later. The Elginshire enquiry lasted all day, and is not completed. The evidence of the officers and crew disclosed no careless ness, except one look-out man, who admitted not feeing up to the work. Had been up all night and saw nothing or heard nothing till the vessel struck. The ship was kept slow in the fog, and the lead constantly going. The soundings suddenly dropped from ten to seven and a half fathoms, next to five fathoms, and then the vessel struck. Nothing was seen or heard of breakers, except an hour before when the vessel stood away, till five fathoms were called. Some evidence was given of in-shore current at flood tide, which was supported by the master of the Timaru tug. Timaru, Merchl9. Captain Clarkson, harbormaster, gave evidence that a thick fog came on at Timaru at 2 a.m. The tug was ordered for four, but could not go out till eight. The fog was so thick that he could not see the light from the harbor. A current runs along the coast northward after BOUtherly winds. Found the current past the ship after the wreck. Bradley, a waterman, also spoke of the current inshore. Mr Hay addressed the Court for the captain. In his address, he adverted to the fact that no evidence had been caUed to sup port the narrative first published that the Elginshire was seen by a platelayer from the shore before she grounded. There j could be no foundation for that statement. Mr Eraser, on behalf of the owners, pointed out that the Government chart was dated 1849-51, and was not prepared for coasting to Timaru. The ten fathom line was shown nearly three miles out, when in reality it was dangerously near the coast. A fresh survey was required. The decision of the Couit was that Captdin Millar committed errois of judg ment in not altering his course to the east instead of N.E., so as to take him away from land, when he sighted the shore at 7 a.m. He should ~al>o have tested the compaesess since leaving Aus tralia. The only explanation of the casu alty was the dense fog, the deceptive current, and the defected chart. No wrongful act or default was shown, The Captain and officers' certificates were all returned. The Captain to paj costs.

ROAD BOARDS.

WAKANUI,

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday, March 12. Present—Messrs M. Bruce (Chair man), J. Megson, G. Coe and D. Johnston. CORRESPONPEN CX. From the County Engineer, forwarding plan of proposed water race district : received. From P. Madden, requesting that his name be taken off the Valuation Roll and that of R. Alcorn substituted. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands requesting that plans be forwarded show ing in what manner it was intended to expend the amount accrued by thirds. Plans ordered to be forwarded. From John Lambie, requesting that his name be taken off the Valuation Roll and that of .lames Lambie substituted. From Commissioner of Crown Lands, re Crown Lands. The Clerks were instructed to reply that the Board re quired a reservation of 50 links wide for ■water race. GRAVEL PIT. Re purchase of gravel pit from Mr Moore, the Clerks and the members for that ward to inspect the position of the land proposed to be purchased. surveyors' report. Gravel pit at the Wakanui Township. — Re Mr Moore's letter, we have inspected the gravel pit in question, and are of opinion that both the excavation and the stuff thrown out on the margin, thereof encroach on the adjoining sections, but in the absence of the frontage pegs we cannot report exactly on the extent of such encroachment without surveying the four sections affected. In any case we would recommend that the frontages at least should be fenced, as in its present scate, it seems dangerous. Thistles on Beach Road.—As directed, we have instructed a man to cut the thistles on this road by day woik. Also to clear the yard in rear of the offices of weeds, etc. In the ''Public Works Act 1882, Amendment Act 1884, Section 15," occu piers and owners are held liable for grub bin» as well as clearing gorse on roads, aiufin the "Public Works Act 1885, Sec tion 38 " it is provided that delivery of an rder made by the local body to clear or ; grub gorse, if to be made either personally ; or by registered letter, on the occupier or owner. We cannot find any record of such noticebeins? given to Mr Macdonald, the owner of adjoining land, but he is presumably the person liable for the work charged for by Smith el. Fitzgerald's road. Mr Cole interviewed the Board in reference to the rough state of Fitzgerald's road. Left in the hands of the member for the Ward. WATER RACES. It was resolved to draw the attention pf the County Engineer to the bad state yl water race.

C GOK-K ON ROADS. The Clerks uvre ordered to serve notices on occupiers of land who had gorss growing on the roads adjoining their properties. DROMORE ROAO. Ifc was reso'ved to p-iy to the Upper Ashburton Road Board half cost of putting in culvert on road near Diomore. MAIN ROAD NEAR CIIERTSEY. A discussion took place on the subject of the main Chertsey Road. Mr Meirson questioned whether the advantages gained would be equivalent to the cost, and he ' would also like to know what would be done in equity to ratepayers not directly interested. He thought some proposal should come from the Uppor Ashburton Road Board. WAKANUI RIVER BOARD. Mr Johnston asked if the Board would be agreeable to the Clerks undertaking also the Clerkship of the Wakanui River Board.--The Board agreed to consider the matter. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £30 5s lOd were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

WAKANUI RIVER BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the above Board was held at the Road Board Office on Saturday, March 12. Present- Messrs T. Clephane (chairman), E. Thomas, D. Johnston, and J. Wilsen. CORKESPONDBNCE. From the trustees in the estate of H. Smith applying to have Mr H. M'Coskers' name inserted on the roll in lieu of the applicants'. From Audit Inspector forwarding balance-sheet. THE CLERKSHIP. It was resolved that the Board confer with the Wakanui Road Board as to amalgamating the office of Clerk, the salary to be £5 and 71 per cent for collec tion of rates. SHECIAL MEETING. It was resolved to call a special meeting immediately after the next ordinary monthly meeting for the purpose of pass ing the balance-sheet in terms of the Act. PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of £10 7s 5d were passed for payment.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

A special meeting of the South Rakaia Road Board was held on Thursday. Present — Messrs Coster (chairman), McLean, Lambie, and Stringfellow. EXPENDITD'hE OF THIIIDS. The business was the consideration of requirements in the village settlements, and the perpetual lease blocks on Rhubarb Flat and Salvation Army Road, near Chertsey. It was found that independent of the £760 now claimed from the Government, there was accrued for the Rakaia settle ment, from July 1, 1888, to December 31, 189], £134 7s lid; for Rhubarb Flat there was accrued £89 11s 4d, of which only 6s 6d had been paid. The amount accrued for Salvation Row block was £23 14s 2d, of which nothing had been paid. It was decided to let the settlers in the different blocks know that it was neces sary tj let the Land Board have full , information as to what was required in the shape of works, and to ask that they meet and arrange matters so that a report could be brought up at the next ordinary meeting of the Board on April 7.

Notice to Correspondents

Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes, or ia wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid on advertisements.

THE A ■-lIBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1893.



I Business NotieesJ ! ; — ■ ■ ' ! — KAIAPOf Iff) USB. "■"■""■""O ' "' " TELEGRAM TO MITCHELL & TURNER, ASHBURTON. "GOODS NOW IN PORT, WILL CLEAR AND FORWARD AT ONCE." SCLANDERS, & CO., Cliristchurch, March 10,1892. THE ABOVE REFERS TO OUR FIKST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN DRAPERY, WHICH IS NOW LANDED AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NEW DRESSES NEW HOSIERY NEW MACINTOSHES NEW GLOVES NEW ULSTERS NEW CORSETS NEW BLANKETS NEW FUR GOODS LINOLEUMS CARPETS, RUGS '■■O . . QPFHTAT • TWELVE YARDS HEAVY HOMESPUN. LINING AND vJi L»VinL, . BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR 8s lid, 1" O ■ MITCHELL & TURNER Reductions Reductions. COOKING RANGESpCOOKING RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring in stock and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint required. Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we have no commissions to pay, and can supply at first cost. W. H. Coffins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGIN E|T*C., ■ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANT^ fßoval Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. (.Mount Somers Coal Mines. ,*-3_82 . ■ «S? gCOTT JJROS.' UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES PAW- - - Register Orates, Fenders, X Vlre-ftrosis. o—— JOHN ORH & CO', EAST STREET, ASHBURTON' 1 TIMJ3ER, TIMBER. Sliarplfn and Co., "I —["/LYING secured the greater part of the Bush at Alford Forest, and erected LJL extensive Sawmills, have decided to place their Timber on the Ash burton Market. And having appointed MESSRS JOHN ORR & CO. AS OUK SOLE AGENTS, i We are now prepared to supply through them SAWN TIMBER, STAKES, POSTS, RAILS, GATES, HURDLES; FIREWOOD, &c, Either at Ashburfcon or at the Mills, at Prices hitherto unheard of. IN Reference to the above, we are now taking orders for BUILDING MATERIAL of Every Description, such as TIMBER. GALVANISED IRON, 5 to 10 feet, SHEET LEAD, DOORS, SASHES PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WINDOW GLASS, WALL PAPERS, ' LOCKS, HINGES, CEMENT, GATES and HURDLES, And all kinds of FENCING MATERIAL. JOHN ORR~~AND CO- CllltlfcTtt 1* 1891 & MEW VIMR 1899. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents Irs Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburtcn and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair cf NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM] BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME BOOTS BOOTH BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO ]j F. JSTOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET,



Kast Stkeet Ashburt >n H. M. JOtfE®. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANcY GOOD,*, FANCY CHINA, GLAS^i, { and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed [Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizss. Account Booktj, ruled, printed and hound to any pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch, Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. Agent for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. Agent for Economic Fire Insurance Company, 3|126 I AM A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTONJ D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately' FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Cotnp tny Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Go, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. MWa^^^ WATCHMAKER, f^^^^B^m OPTICIAN,* EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Under the Management ol MR. AIVOREW BX^A.OIC. BRONZE MEDALLIST for WATCHMAKING, London. Certificated from City and Guilds Institute of London. THE Manager begs to state to his Customers and Friends, that the business hitherto carried on by him in the shop next to Mr Brooke (Chemist), Will Be Removed TO THE LARGER AND MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES NEXT TO MR JOHN ORR'S. All work intrusted to him will receive prompt and thorough attention, AS IT WILL BE EXECUTED BY HIM PERSONALLY. Our Motto—" Troublesome and stopping Watches thoroughly cured," will prove itself to every Customer who leaves a Watch to be repaired. All Watches Repaired will be Guaranteed and upheld for 12 months. Electro-Plating and Gilding done on the Premises. NOTE —The New Shop is four doors south from the one lately occupied by MR ANDREW BLACK. F JB.H.A.CK, Watchmaker, etc., East Street, t ROBERT MURRAY* /jX& Watch and Clock MAKER GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN kc ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c. Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. HIT Cheap lloots JH J. BISHOP'S BOOT STORE. A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from, which CAW NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. An extra large assortment of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. REPAIRING at Shortest Possibls Notice. Note the Addrkss,— CORNER OP EAST AND MOORE STREETS. J. BrOCkelttank, Manager,



SALE AT "T a E C'ORIER " COMMENCES SATURDAY, JAN. 16. f~"\ONT fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING ab extraordinary prices. W. II (OMrIER, Timber, Coal, aud Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] ~~ '°' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johw G Restell, have much pleasure in informing the general Public thab they -ire now prepared to supply the following :— BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red And White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo mmediate use. ALSO,— ! FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all sizes Jr les, Nails, Hinges, Screws' Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Maunt Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks, PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps, Chiekfeed, Potatoes,'Flour,*etc, ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited] MOSS and xRESTELL, WEST STEEET, ASHBTJRTONI TIT" E HAVE JUST OPENED, c x s. s. OCEA NA, A SHIPMENT OF MEN'S HAJNDSEWtf BOOTS DIRECT FROM THE BEST ENGLISH MAKERS. ALL SIZES. EXTRA WIDE SITTINGS, ETC. COMBINING COMFORT WITH SUPERIOR STYLE AND FINISH. Every Pair Guaranteed to give Good Wear. SPARROW & BERBYMAH TAIIiORi and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. "^TURbTyT^JtCH'^r YKRJ^6wGY~~AND~PMMmERY. TO FARMERS, DEALERS, AND MRS* MLcCA.UL,TJM, OTHERS. PHRENOLOGIST and PALMIST, J- so well known throughout New DESIRABLE COMPACT FARM OF Zealand, may be consulted at the r\s\ f\f\ Commercial Hotel for a short season from \}{J A C U E S \J{J WEDNESDAY, March 16. 3"102 NEARTOWN. ' i^iST^ MR T. BULLOCK has received in- ~~~ . structions from Mr Henry Hunt T ()ST, yesterday afternoon in Burnett to sell by iitVQe^ !l Purse containing a Silver PUBLIC AUCTION Brooch, and two or three small Couw. Finder please return co this Oiiice. o+lao AT THE l | B| 1 ARCADE *-- "M~D.~THOMAS. on the above date (on account of his TvFn a "DTivTri aAT T? having removed to another part of the UliJiiAlilJNlx oAIjH/. County) his Farm of 90 acres, on the Wakanui Road, an early selection, beuig L A\J R I S T O IST. R.S.s 10350 and 33705. It is «ir\-.,»i» «B« divided into convenient sized W Flflciy » Jfl.«trCll &*9 9 paddocks with well kepi 1892. live fences and all well watered. -— There are a Dwelling House, "jl/TR D. THOMAS has received instruc detached Dairy, Stable, im- -"-*- tions from Mv Donald Ross (who plemont shed, and other build- is giving up cropping, all his land being in«s erected on the property, now in grass), to sell os above by Public There is an Orchard of well- Auction, ON THE FARM, grown fruit trees,which, together The f o n owin g LIVE and DEAD STOCK, with the Homestead,is surrounded which are of a superior description, viz:— by a plantation. Bay MARE, "Blossom," 7 years This property being situated so near Brown GELDING, "Prince," 7 years Town, should, in a few years, prove a vory Brown GELDING, " Duck," 6 years remunerative investment. Brown GELDING, " Dick," 4 yeans -. _ . . Bay GELDING, 3 years InspeotioiiLiviced. Ro;m mLL^ g yQ^ unbroken Easy Terms. YEARLING by Diplomacy Sale at 11 a.m. McCormick Wire Reaper, McCormick _ String Reaper and Binder, Disc Harrows T. BULLOCK, by Booth and McDonald, McSherry Drill, 31129 Auctioneer. Roller, 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs, Dray ■ an( j f rame? Quantity of Harness, and i PUBLIC CHALLENGE. Sundries too numerous to particularise. BROOKE'S Sale at 7 2 -30 "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VERSUS Luncheon provided, LITTLE'S FLUID DIP AND TIIK CIKK.W AwKKR'AN D. THOMAS, CAII 1] 0 L C 11 V ST A L DI V. Auctioneer. • Extra entries lor this sale will be taken. T HEREBY challenge the agents of Kindly enter with Mr Ross. 3 100 JL these two imported Dips to a public , trial, to be conducted under the auspices /"n}T7"T?XTvrr<T> I?T?nP |of the Ashhurfon Agricultural and l*±4fcJi-J>k^l\i!i±j±. i Pastoral Association, the losers to pay r £10 each to the funds of the Society for b JNI UUJjJ 1I L 11, bAli M. • thoif trouble in carrying out the trial. t <xm The conditions I make are—That the MR&T CLAbb LAND. Committee shall consist of six persons, i free from bias, no member of the Com- l\/fR *>• THOMAS has received in mittee to have used any of the three Dips IVJL structions from Mr Patkiok either last season or this one. Grealey to sell by Public Auction, at the That the Committee shall include an Arcade on expert in wool, and amongst other things £af Ill'tla.V, April «, that points shall be awarded for the 1892. condition of the wool at shearing ; also His fn . yt c]aRS fl]l roun< j Farm, containing after scouring and after dyeing. Hie 120 ACRES, being Dip used to be obtained haphazard from i R>^t 14522," 25345, and 23654, situated any outside agent. within half amile of the Greenstreet CM BROOK E, School. The Farm is subdivided AsnnuftTON intothreePaddocks, and has a water .. , race running through it. There are WANTED Known—That you will a, VV'" 1"0^,111^ ? T otba§c' Four-stall make no mistake for quality and S, tab c'e ' 9 hflf! I^°! llie ' D? 1!7 •?, variety in En«lish and Colonial Boots, and CxoodOrchardandthefarmis divided his hiohly ro'mited make by calling at J. *V 'l ™* d fl'om $]% Lancl Mr. D" MoisoVs. During coming holidays dis. McKendry gave £17 per acre for 3 ountfor Cash. Repairs done at once this time last year. This Farm m staff of men always kept and best can .b« thoroughly recommended, MatenaUnd workmanship guaranjeejL _ mv\ inspection's invited. ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to Terms declared at Sale, measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed ; from 50s cash. RouEin Sal" at 2p m. Alcouk, Ashburf,on Clothing Marl, D, THOMAS, Saunders' Buildiuga, 3 113 Auctioneer.



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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, TJNWALD. i THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING will bo held in the TEMPL iR HALL on Tuesday, April I£. Public Meeting after Tea. Addresses by Ministers and others. Musical Selec tions. Tea at 5.30. Tickets, Is 6ft ; | Children, half-price. 3 128



PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN 81iow Rooms. MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public j that they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection in the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES.



FOUND. TWO Sheep Dogs, both black and tan. Owner can get them by paying expenses. Apply Watekxon Hotel, 3 130 Waterton. McDowell v. g. smith. Under Distress Warrant from the R.M. Court, Ashburton. TO BE SOLD by Public Auction at the Hinds on MONDAY, the 21st day of March, 1892, Three Stacks of WHEAT. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. A. M. PEARSON, 3*119 Bailiff R.M. Court, Ashburton.