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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
2
In London markets, Bradford wool sales show quiet trading with forties at 114d forty sixes 18%d common sixties 24d and super 25d. Prices reflect subdued demand and wider market caution during the period.
The Grain Report notes no sales in Wheat with nominal prices and little inquiry. Oats see rare coastal trades. values listed for Canadians and Short Feedle. Oat meal demand falls as weather stays fine and prices drift down for prime to slightly discolored oats.
Measrs Wright Stephenson and Go report selling to Mr John Trait of Otekaike Station Oamaru multiple allotments 56 57 68 and part of 54 Castlerock Estate totaling about 11 400 acres freehold and 5 974 acres leasehold country at a satisfactory price.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports a cautious stance on the wheat market with high stocks and months of subdued sentiment. A survey of the statistics shows no alarm, noting past dips were due to bundled imports rather than abnormal heaviness, and pegs supply and demand figures, including crops, net imports, and food and seed requirements.
The article notes Mr Kingston’s proposals may stall in Parliament without cabinet support. Sir Edmund Barton replaces Kingston in the Cabinet, dampening prospects for the measure, and hints Labour could contest seats against Barton’s government at the next general election, echoing past South Australian battles.
Mr J Jameson son of Mr George Jameson leads a new shipping firm set to commence business in Christchurch. The notice also lists local land sales, farm equipment agents, school openings, and ongoing sales at Zealandia Boot Store with substantial footwear discounts.
Henry Frampton of Willowby died at his home on Thursday after a lingering two year illness. A Somerset native, he arrived in the colony over forty years ago and worked at Spreydon Road Ward, Brookside, and Longhead before settling in the district. He leaves three sons and five daughters, fourteen grandchildren, and was a devoted church worker. The funeral will be at Aghburton on Sunday at 3 o'clock.
The council reports on severe frosts and water shortages affecting Willowby stock and Methven drainage projects. It discusses enlarging Acton intake, opening a dry creek channel with Mount Hutt Road Board indemnity, and proposed culvert works. Debates cover Willowby petitions, plantation breaches, bridge protections, and ranger staffing.
The South Canterbury football team received a great reception at Tamuke and were entertained at dinner. In Timaru a large crowd and the Band greeted them at the railway station and hosted a smoke concert.
Sporting press notes list of acceptances for the New Zealand Cup includes Ackiles Wririki Orloff Lady Lillian Halberdier Shrapnell Kelburn Cantean Pampero Hinetaura Mara Strathavon Melwood Benzoin Ringman Heroism Session Gen Symone Motor Sychem Grant Gav Royal Fusilier Raseal Rose Shield Lavelette Bandmaster Auratus pobrery Sirius Volley Bombardo Secrat See 29 Nall Gwynn Black Reynard Bulawayo Count of Kolmar Cruesot Pearldiver Prevent Marshal Leonore
A fragmented ledger shows final payments with numerous names and nicknames across groups such as StaurancHase-Haydn Anahuri Jack of Lantern The Gryphon Sultane Straybird Harricane Pipi Cronje Hipstone Scaypps and others including Battleaxe Vladimir Shrapnel Shell Durabla Red Gauntlet Rawir Glenelg Seorek Society Paritutu Count of Kolmar and many more plus place or group names like Grand Rapids Nell Gwyn Natali and Marney Hurdes Tradewind Catherine Gordon Hinewai Evening and Osborne.
August 8 morning at Riocarton with a large training session. Horses shown strong work including Hulu with Stepdancer, Glenaladale visible over Windwhistle, Tradewind beating Comfort and Kiniua over a mile, and Vladimir guiding Red Gauntlet on a mile in 1.49. Notable performances by Juniper Glenelg Slow Tom, Pipi beating Sultana, Pampero dominating Durable and Sirius, and Battleaxe beaten by Tupara over a mile.
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