Historic New Zealand land parcels offered for sale near Mount Somers
A list of assorted Canterbury region properties includes 1200 acres near Mount Somers with eight paddocks, water in each, a four room house and dairy. and multiple farms in Methven, Winchmore, Kyle, Wakanui, Alford and Rangitata with good fences, water, houses and outbuildings. Listings note guards on safes and invite inspection at the office for fuller particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filip
Ealing
Mount Somers
Snd
Kyle
Seafield Road
Wakanui
Alford
Springburn Railway
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Silvaley
Ashton
Figin
Seafield
Ashburton Borough Council Fortnightly Meeting
The Ashburton Borough Council met last night with the Mayor and nine councillors present. Reports noted a bank balance of £657 1s 6d and receipts since the last meeting totaling £105 4s 9d. Debates covered hospital contribution, library updates, abattoir concerns, and domain board matters, including a pavilion remission dispute and ground marking requests.
Borough School Committee Adopts Staffing Plans And Garden Fencing
The Borough School Committee met to approve staff arrangements and reject changes, discuss fencing school plots, and plan a garden party to fund prizes. The headmaster noted attendance figures, holiday dates, repairs, and a proposed two week August closure. Funds totaling £5 8s were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. I. Hayes
A. Hewson
MM. Priest
I. H. Andriil
RB. McCallum
Cl Dixon
Board of Education
Beard
M. Burr
Allenton
H. M. Jones
Captain Purchase
Ashburton Rifles
Upper Ashburton Road
Borough Council
Myr Dixon
C. N. Totty
J. Toner
Messrs McCallum
Geo. Medding
Allenton School
Dixon
Allenton Deputation Seeks Domain Path Safeguards
A deputation led by Collins Hewson and C H Manchester urged the Domain Board to keep the existing path linking Allenton, noting 28 years of use and six domain exits. They criticized potential closure as unfair to Allenton residents, cited a disrepaired culvert, and asked for deferral to allow residents to consider action. The matter was postponed to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Collins
Hewson
C. HE
Manchester
Domain
Allenton
Collins
Davison
Thomas
Cir Stewart
Milking Machine Demand Surges In Australasia
Ad vices from general agents report May and June sales of the popular L.K.G. milking machine four times higher than last season with sevenfold increase in dispatches. Purchasers' names and addresses are supplied as proof of genuine record sales. J.B.Mackwar and Co. Ltd are sole agents in Dunedin. Also notes Ashburton boot store promoting a wide line of boots and slip-ons. An advertisement touts Rheum for purported cures claiming past failures overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.K.G
Australasia
L.K.G
MacKwar and Co., Ltd
Dunedin
Jas. Mellor’s
Ashburton
Mellor’s
Iniwest
Ashburton County Rugby Union Plans August Match
The Ashburton County Rugby Union met to decide on a North Canterbury tour match suggested for August 28 or 29. Delegates approved the July tournament plans and seven-a-side events, with committees named for drawing and management. Arrangements included a request for early closing with the Retail Traders' Association and Oval use for Latrady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton County Rugby Union
Stev. I. Whitehouse
Presid- Angra
North Canterbury Rugby Union
North Canterbury
Ashburton
Railway Department
Springborn Club
Canterbury Rugby Unior
Chivistehurels
Retail Traders’ Association
Ashburton District Domains Works and Improvements Stated
Summary of yearly works across Ashburton Domain and multiple neighboring domains detailing pavilions grand stands and sports facilities including cricket football tennis and swimming areas. Notes on future plans and governance issues with Hinds Winslow and surrounding domain administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prand
Ruapuna Domain
Bomain
Tinwald Domain
Zam-Buk Balm Promoted as Quick Healing for Accidents
An advertisement urges housewives to keep Zam-Buk Balm and bandages ready for cuts bruises and wounds. A Queensland mother testifies to rapid healing of her child and a stubborn foot wound. The text lists many conditions Zam-Buk claims to cure and cites prices and a Sydney address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hedges
Cash State
Ravenswood
Queensland
Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk Baba
Zam- Buk Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Earthquake Shocks Camperdown Shops in Australia
A second quake lasting several seconds was felt at Camperdown on Saturday evening causing alarm among shoppers as crockery and hanging goods rattled. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Camperdown
U Tight from the first dose REEUMO relief for rheumatism
Advertisement notes relief from rheumatism gout and sciatica after using REEUMO. Claims relief from pain with dosing guidance and states availability from chemists and stores.
Ashburton considers high pressure water supply scheme
The Ashburton Borough Council discusses a high pressure water supply from an underground well with a gas engine option at 19060 pounds. The report by Cyrus Williams favors independent borough pumping from a local site and outlines power options, storage needs, and a 100 foot tower to serve 7000–8000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Wiliams
M.i-C
Ashburton
Couneil
Williams
Christchurch
Ashburton Borough
Idem
Tpovies
Mill Dam
Wooks
Ex Poss
Blt.p
Hell
L_ am
Cyrus J. R. Williams
M. Inst
CVE
Friedlander
Stewart
Davison
Gr Thomas
Stiller
Bay Craddock
Sims and Co
Gere
Vic
Cr Orr
Bel Frova
Weod
Cy. Thotas
Proposal to lay extensive water mains and power pumps
Cyrus J. R. Williams outlines a plan to install a 9 inch main from the water tower to Wakdutt yoad and Baring square, with 8 inch mains to Whiains street and 4 inch reticulation pipes. The system aims for fire protection with stringent valve and hydrant specs and notes cost estimates of about £19 800 for a full service or £15 900 for domestic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakdutt Yoad
Baring Square
Whiains Street
Fe Tarridd
Inquest Opens on Wellington Man Found in Wadestown Stream
Charles Kitson also known as Frederick Whitehead, a 55 year old bricklayer, was found dead in a Wadestown stream. His wife Fanny Ross, once married to him, testified of their Cape Town marriage and his change of name. Police note he had recently been depressed and he admitted false statements about his wife. Coroner records death as self-inflicted while temporarily insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Gang
Labour Statf
Havelock
Burnett and
Tanncred
Railway Department
Cr Thomas
Mueyer
Gibson
Stewart
Cy Thomas
Wellington
Charles Kitson
Frederick Whitehead
Wadestown
Fanny Whitehead
Ross
Capetown
New Zealand
Hiad
Phair
Lnst
Kitson
Cambridge Terrace
Panny Ross
Trinity Chapel
British War Office Abandons Carrier Pigeon Service
London August 14 the British War Office has abandoned the carrier pigeon section effectively ending military use of homing pigeons in reconnaissance and communications roles during wartime operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British War Office
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David Thomas
WY. Ashburton
Pcormick
Deering
Osborne
Reapers
Binders
Pisce
Ware
D. Thomas
Ashberton
Mebcline
GE & Co: Ltd
Isjake
Sen
Colman
Tave Fou
Ashburton Borough Council
County Council
Friedlander Bros
Emma Trevurga
H. Cheat
Ashburton Building Society
I. B. Turner
Library Committee
Wanganui
Webb
Retelyeu
Wills’ Street
Abattoir Comittee
Butchers’ Association
Fairfield Freezing Works
si@sp
Waymouth
Canterbury Frozen Meat Company
Messrs Hell and Bradfure
Edinburgh
Messrs Craddock, Sims, and Co
Domain Board
Sports Association
Gr Gibson
Rugby Union
The
Tn Tonfer
Association
Carrie
Cemetery Board
Baker Bros
Ashburton District
Ashburton County
Ashburton Boalaln
Arundel
Chertsey
Highbank
Hinds
Hinds Domain
Winslow Township
Ashburton County Council
J. ©. Sheldon
South Rakaia Domain
Tim
Per-Press Association
Frimley Jam
Frimley Pie
Fletcher
Cash Supply Stores
Tancred Street
Haveeen
Smith Mackwell
F. Potter
Saddler
Burnett St
E.C
Rand S
Moore Street
John Moore
Undertaker
Base Street
Acburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Edison
Ndrew RR &10., Ltd
Pan Handly
Benjamin Gum
Jones
Hughes Fregs
Burnett Street
Norey
Rougall and Upham
West Street
Walter
Picisles
Hewest Current
G. H. Buchanan
Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors
Tiraaru
Sharplin & Go., Ltd
Alvord Forest
AVING
Maiden Bush
Heart OF Black Birch
Sheldon Aoa
Manchester Bros
Bushell
East Street
Gilmour
Seaton
J. L. Myers
Bakee
Mollasses
Sto
Los
John Orr & Co
Thomas Hancox
Robert Beil
Offiu
Tarrf Street
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