06 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
1
A catalog fragment lists yard and linen items including a 36 inch apron, maslin fabric, serge towels and silk pillow slips. It notes quantities and prices in predecimal currency and asks if pieces sell in pairs.
A local report outlines actions surrounding the Coal Brookdale coal case, detailing involved parties, locations, and pending decisions. The article notes inquiries by authorities and plans for further hearings to determine responsibility and remedies.
Mr I R Guinness and Mr Simon Mackenzie returned from a six week journey visiting Sydney Brisbane Gladstone Townsville Cairns and North West Queensland They observed cane fields cattle breeds and wool production noting deep soils rapid railway expansion and current prosperity in Queensland and New South Wales
The Blenheim Magistrate's Court heard a case over a Crown land sublet in which Mrs McKenna charged her former lessee with three pounds ten shillings and eight pence in rent. The defendant argued the sublease violated the Land Act and noted that no Land Board sanction was obtained. The judge reserved judgment with leave to appeal due to the broad implications.
The Registrar notes Friendly Societies provide sick or funeral benefits exempt from reducing Old Age Pensions under the 1898 Act. He cites magistrates confirming no deductions from pensions due to such benefits. The act defines income to exclude these payments, encouraging membership in friendly societies for future pension eligibility.
London reports warm weather dampening sentiment in European wheat and small world shipments. Australian cargoes sold at 34s 14d to 37s. July August and September October bids above buyers’ ideas. Australian spot wheat scarce at 63s 6d to 67s 6d. American visible supply about 6.208 million bushels. Wool and skins show slight price declines at auction yards with various values listed.
Dalgety and Co reports the sale of Chris Andrews Glencairn estate in Southland, 7733 acres, to Ruddenlan Bros of North Canterbury. The property lies near Dipton and Caroline and Josephville stations, mainly river flats, rich sheep country and wheat land. Ruddenlan plan subdivisions and fence work. Dalgety notes London cable on butter imports. New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association lists Canterbury lamb and mutton values via London agent.
A patient from Oamaru with chronic piles cites Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as providing lasting relief for bleeding itching and sleepless nights. He describes liver and digestion issues linked to kidneys and bowels and notes prior railway work exposure. He says his wife’s biliousness also improved using the remedy.
The Leader of the Opposition argued that ballot paper thinness compromises secrecy and urged thicker paper to restore voter confidence. Also, Siam visitor Mr John Lindsay urged New Zealand to test rubber growing in Auckland lands, noting potential profit and that rubber can thrive with minimal care. He cited Singapore yields and suggested government trials. Ladies tailorables advertise new season outfits from Craighead and Berryman with stylish jackets and dresses.
An obscure notice notes unclaimed sovereigns at Abbey Distribution. A Tin item is returned in exchange for coupons, with unclear details on redemption or eligibility.
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