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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

3

Rifles for Afghanistan and a New Invention Rise

Smuggling breech loaders into Afghanistan could bolster Afghan offensive power and fuel tribal insurrection, reports the Times Simla correspondent. Rose's Recording Target Company registered in London to acquire an invention from Sydney Rose, with director Milward named Pacific Cable Company board manager in Sydney. The Chicago Chamber warns Japan may dominate trans Pacific trade unless U S rail rebates are allowed. The Athenie and Maori have arrived from Wellington.

William Macgregor London Sir William MacGregor Rifles Afghanistan The Times Simla Rose Sydney Rose Melbourne Milward Pacific Cable Company Sydney Trans-Pacific Trade New York Chicago Chamber of Commerce

Dinizulu Protests and Natal Salary Dispute

Durban reports Dinizulu alleging the government poisoned public opinion with false testimony as his lawyers are barred from Zululand. In Natal Parliament Hulett warns against autonomy and outsiders while Marcon pushes reopening salary talks to ease relations with Britain.

Durban Dinizelu Zululand

Wool Receives August 1 Meeting in Firm Market Tone

A ledger note reports wool received at 4.10 am on August 1 as meeting a gale of demand, described as animated and very firm. The terse entry emphasizes strong market behavior and steady wool value.

London

Prices at weekly sale show strong attendance and varied farm goods

At the ordinary weekly sale the turnout was large with strong demand. Poultry sold from 1s 6d to 4s 6d per pair for roosters and hens from 23d to 3s 8d. pigs moved from 8s to 38s for various lot types. cattle saw cows in full profit with bids around £7 10s. Produce ranged from potatoes at 6s to 7s per sack and apples at 6d to 3d per lb. sundries including fruitress cleared at satisfactory prices.

H. Stephenson Auckland

Havelock Street Mart Reports Strong Attendance and Wide Stock

Mr H Stephenson reports a large turnout and varied entry across stock and produce at the weekly sale. Prices span poultry, pigs, cattle, horses, fruit and meat. produce includes potatoes carrots parsnips wheat onions and apples. Additionally a London cable notes mixed rates for cross breds and merinos with American buyers active but trends down.

National Mortgage and Agency Company London Va Ar Havelock Street

Catalogue of 90 Selected Properties to Choose From

A Cony catalog announces 90 selected properties for sale with options to call or write for details. The notice invites prospective buyers to inquire by phone or mail, highlighting a curated list of offerings.

Ashburton Ploughing Match Entries Gauge Competition

Satisfactory entries received for the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association ploughing match to be held on August 6. Classes include double-furrow open and youths under 20, with county residents forming most entrants to foster healthy rivalry in agriculture.

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association

British politics and Irish universities bills debated

In the Commons the Appropriation Bill was read a second time after a broad debate on public business Ireland the Congo and other topics. In the Lords the Old Age Pensions Finance and Irish Universities bills were read a third time Lord Killanin moved an amendment allowing a privately erected chapel within a university or college and the amendment carried 32 votes to one. The government noted the measure remained denominational in character.

London House of Commons Ireland Congo House of Lords Lord Killanin Lord Lansdowne Thea

Naval manoeuvres and fleet signals stir House of Commons

In Parliament Mr McKenna stated the Admiralty found Beresford’s July 7 manoeuvre not dangerous but Scott justified in burning his ship due to risk. It was greeted by cheers. A Times report details a Channel Fleet incident where Beresford’s orders could have caused a collision between Good Hope and Argyll. Scott signalled doubts and did not obey.

London House of Commons Beresford Miata Good Hope Argyll Sir Percy Scott

Coal Mine Trouble Settled After Conference at Dunedin

August 1 report from Dunedin says two days of stormy yet amicable talks resolved Bruce Coal Company mine disputes without Arbitration Court intervention. An agreement reached on most issues, with truckers' wages and weighing postponed to Court decision.

Dunedin Bruce Coal Company

Accidents and Deaths Reported in Palmerston North Area

Palmerston North July 31 Andrew McFwen an early Manawatu settler drowned himself in the Manawatu river. The dairy farmer lived at Jackey Down and had an earlier accident thought to have affected his brain. A youth named Spray was thrown from a gig at Methven. the horse bolted and he received a kick, later taken to the Canterbury Hotel by Dr. James. Farmer James Ming of Ladbrooks died suddenly at Little River while mustering cattle.

Palmerston North Andrew McFwen Manawatu Jackeydown Spray Methven Tre Canterbury Hotel James James Ming Ladbrooks Little River

Ashburton county team set to meet Filesmere Sub Union

Ashburton county will represent against Filesmere Sub Union in a Thursday match on August 6 at 6 pm. The Ashburton lineup includes Burrows Macdonald Segera Nazar Fitsne ald Tomas Smith McKen nie Smythe Daily Patterson Fittock Childs Orrie Page Mekedyiey emares a a98 fant.

Ashburton Filesmere We Burrows T. Macdonald Segera C. c. Nazar W. Fitsneald Tomas H. Smith G. McKennie G. Smythe M. Daily E. Patterson C. Fittock

Farmers optimistic as outlook brightens after Wellington conference

Mr G. W. Leadsey returns from the Farmers Union Conference in Wellington. Farmers report cheer in town, plentiful feed, advanced crops, and a promising outlook. Wool prices dip while cereals attract attention, with a larger crop area this year. Weather has hindered progress recently but time remains. wool price rise reassures flock owners. Captain Edwin notes Easterly winds and potential frost tonight.

G. W. Leadsey Ashburton Farmers’ Union Wellington

Reward offered for information leading to convicting thief

Public notice from James Clarke of Allenton offering a fifty pound reward for information that leads to the conviction of the person or persons who placed a trap rug an oilskin coat and a pair of leggings in his shed in Allenton.

Allenton James Clarke

Caretaker and Cleaner Positions Open at High School

The High School Board seeks applicants for the roles of CARETAKER and CLEANER, either separately or combined. Applicants should state remuneration and submit by noon Thursday August 6 to the Chairman, High School Board, marked Application. Further particulars available from the undersigned John Davison, Secretary, 7260.

John Davison

Ashton School Concert for Prize Fund

A concert to raise funds for the Prize Fund will be held in the school room on Wednesday August a dance will follow. Tickets are half price for children.

Meeting of Mount Somers Parochial District Members

A meeting of Mount Somers Parochial District church members will be held at Mount Somers School on Thursday evening August 6 at 8 p.m. to consider raising a loan for additions to the Vicarage Mount Somers.

Tesrangi Onse Collins and Harman Gloucester St Christchurch Lauriston and Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Hall Peml ‘ S T. Mitchell, Juni Mount Somers

Frimley and Motueka Pie Fruits Sale List

A list of assorted canned fruit products including peaches apples plums quinces apricots pears tomatoes and gooseberries in various tin sizes. The entries show quantities in gallons and tins with pricing or coding notes.

Frimley and Motueka Ie

Methven auction dates altered for Dolan farm sale

Friedlander Gross Ltd announces a real estate sale by Mr P P Dolan Ashburton Works now set for Thursday August 20 and a second sale on Thursday August 27. Also listed are Pure Clover Honey prices and various grocery items from Myers Grocery Store including bacon and factory cheese.

Friedlander Gros Maty Ugtang P. P. Dolan Ashburton Works Myer's

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cable News Home and Foreign Unnted Press Association Telegraph—Copyright Athenie South Africa Dinizulu Natal Hulett Marcon Itsh Britain Diniallu Dinigulu Seely Diniguli Commercial Farmers’ Co Ekative Association Wakanus Road Board Enders St Riverside Chertsey Road Athes Bowin John Ekilgour Ashburton Hospital Board County Council F. Mainwaring Furlig Ashurton David Jones Weedons Havelock Street Mart Brengy CO CF NZ Tjinwald Yards Messrs Rotherway Cranwell Orient B.L National Mortgage and Agency CO Rakala Yards M. A. Morrison N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asciation OF Canty., Ltd Tinwald Yards E Shell O. J. Peter Msg Anama A. J. Haston Farmers’ Co-Op H. Matson and CO James Milne Furtaur Armilne H. Matson & Co Mr. Botton Chester Street Smatrt Boy Collins and Co Collins North-East Belt Aealy Morrie Bros Stephen Madden East Street U.S Browne Strange Beehive Knitting Machine Company N.Z G.P Chas Thomas ARCA Ashburton Farms Prical Arcads ACRIS Cate Actes P Matson and CO H. Atson and T. Bullock Vox Street Cameron Street Upper Eile Bullock Christ Cross Gibson Smith W. Scott Academy Pictures Cassetts H. M. Jones Byrne Collina and Co R. D. Johnston Burneth Street Fletcher Bros Percy HAT Myers’ Grocery Lins Sultanas Ercy G.B.D Cl. and Co B.B Loewe and Co Burnett Street Prc Fletcher, Bros Henry Stephenson L. Johns Sellby Winter’s Road MW. Belt Domain Hest W. H. Dunstan Beach Road Chertsey Station Acre Dunstan Shilverden Tinwald Norwich Union Fire Assurance Society Colonial Mutual Life Society Rakaia Horticultural Society Bayliss Mark H. H. Mathias Edwin Telegrapha Ashton School Barnett Street Mail and Guardian Ashburton Mail and Guardian National Mortgage & Agency Co., Or NY Tay Ltd Ashaburton Sutton and Sons Reading England Gatdew Clarke National Mortgage & Agency Co. of N.Z., Limited McCormick and Deering National Fire and Marine Insurance Company Shaw, Savill and Albion Company Tee Hletcher Currante Lexi Raisins Malia Prunes—Extra ‘la Muscatels St. George Symmeton Crosse and Blackwell Harricos Begas Keen's Jordan Heaton’s Bournvilla Fry's Ensdorp Fry Rowntree Juno R. Bell and Co’s Vestas Uf Sy Va Séin Asing Cc Herman al Nel Mesh Perens Eet Jae Ate Agate Bat Agate Einamel Sen A Ae John Orr & Co Canterbury Land Board Joseph Sealy J. L. Davis Margaret Jean Cameron Street West John Moore Dalgety Dalgety and Co., Limited Friedlander &80S., Limited Ashburton Forks D. Friedlander Methven Sales J.C. Cawley W.R. Shattock East Street Butchery Pedro Carden Seeds Yates & CO Messrs Yates and Co Yates and Co Manchester Bros Reliable Grocers Saunders’ Buildings Chapman & Davis Keuse Decorators Imely Cleo Mitchell and Turner Abbey
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