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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
4
A description notes acres at St Andrewa with solid buildings and reliable water supply. The property is subdividable and includes a creamery on the premises, indicating farming readiness and value for prospective buyers.
The New York Sun urges British French United States alliance and reports government estimates placing the American cotton crop at 9 to 103 million bales. A Ramsgate tramway accident injures several as a tramcar toppled from a cliff with miraculous escapes noted.
In a lively Commons discussion Liberal members argued that any government changes would not break Foreign Office policy. Sir Charles Dilke cited Lord Fitzmaurice backing renewing the Japanese alliance, while Earl Parcy urged caution and suggested no current changes. The debate touched on Turkey Macedonia reforms and fears of hostile motives in Britain’s European stance.
Ashburton Agency reports on August 4 1905 with current prices for wheat oats and chaff. Quotations include Pearl Tuscanara Hunters at 23 94 to 2a 93d for wheat and 2a 81d for Pearl. Oats listed with various bids and Chaff prices steady after wet weather. The weekly report notes improved market sentiment due to lower freights and hoped harvest prospects.
The Timaru Tiwaru wheat market reports steady to slightly higher quotes with substantial wheat stock for spring threshing and limited oats and barley trade. Prices for wheat range with fob and sacks extra, potatoes firm at country stations, and overall business subdued but demand present locally.
The wheat offering has been small with holders asking higher than bids. London brokers show weak interest with little reply to messages. Only hand to mouth trades occur in corn. chaff is easier. Potatoes firm from wet weather delaying deliveries. Prices rule 4 2s 6d to £6 5s. Strong demand noted for grass seed for spring sowing.
A very pretty wedding occurred at Hinds on July 19 as Miss Mary Annatt eldest daughter of Mr W Annatt Llinds married Mr Edward Lovett Winslow. The ceremony was by Rev Patterson with a cream canvas dress and lace trim.
Advertisement lists low prices on water bottles horse clips covers guns and ammunition kerosene stoves wax candles and groceries. Promises discounts with cash purchases and features a dental line claim and seasonal verse to attract buyers.
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