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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
4
Thomas Dowd master of the scow Mora was charged with manslaughter in connection with the drowning of Frederick Clark after the sinking of the cow in Auckland harbour. He was remanded for a week with bail set at £100.
Sydney reports discuss a ministerial view to withhold an order for prohibiting Tasmanian potatoes. A proclamation bans Armenian and Queensland imports. State Ministers of Aviculture plan a Melbourne conference to discuss potato blight and the restriction. Blighted potatoes from distant regions may have reached Sydney.
Wellington August 12 The Government biologist Mr T. W. Wirk said importations of ciutoes attacked by potato diseases have been prohibited for some time. Diseases listed include early blight blackleg bacteriosis wet rot dry rot moss and other threats.
Christchurch August 13 The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting concluded in fine weather before a large crowd. Addington Handicap saw Marietta Huon win by twelve lengths in 3 min 48 sec. Dick Fly took the National Cup Handicap in 4 min 42 sec, by two lengths. Rawene won the Ladies Bracelet by four lengths, and Bright captured the Canterbury Handicap by four lengths in 4 min 5 sec. Revenue led in the Lightening Handicap by two lengths in 2 min 5 sec, Osborne R. won the Hedoral Handicap by a length in 5 min 39 sec. Verax won the International Handicap by two lengths in 1 min 56 sec. Woodburn led the Farewell Handicap by a length in 2 min 26 sec. Total investments reached £14,707, with meeting total at £37,609, up from last year.
The Ashburton labour market report notes suburban residence contracts started but no new town buildings underway. Mining output rises at Mount Somers Mine while several trades show only slight or steady activity. Unskilled labour demand is low with thirty applicants and no placements despite many dependents.
Trust moneys to lend and freehold securities including approved second mortgages. Rates low, installment payments possible. Perry, Perry & Kinnern ey solicitors Timara Geraldine Teinuke. AGBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY praised for years as food for infants and invalids. Bay 18 Mothers recipes referenced.
The Board of Managers reports a clear balance of £93 13s 10d with £60 in Building Society. It approves increasing the caretaker salary to 12s per week, considers discontinuing the building construction class if pupil attendance remains low, and discusses grant prospects for a new technical school.
The liver drives mood and health from the body’s core. Bile Beans, herbal liver remedy, claim to restore digestion and vitality and may be sampled free with a stamp for return postage to The Bile Bean Manufacturing Co. Sydney.
The Farthing Gazette launches in Moscow and already shows a sizable readership. The paper brands itself as a daily with strong circulation and broad reach.
Wheat offerings are fair but growers ask 4s 6d and 49 6d at country stations, limiting trade as buyers resist. Oats are easier with Gartons fully let below late rates due to export demand dropping. Potatoes show limited demand with Derwents better. high Australian prices do not affect New Zealand market as NZ potatoes remain banned from export to Australia.
Wheat sales reach a notable weekly total with bids at 4s 9d fob. strong supply in Canterbury exports. Oats prices range from 1s 10d to 18s 1d for Gartons and Duns with Danish at 15s to 18s. Barley trades down to 9s 8d to 9s 6d, while potatoes tread cautiously as Aussie news hints possible market rise.
A sales note promotes Cooper's Selected Seeds claiming a large stock and proven satisfaction in the past, inviting customers to purchase for reliable results.
In Dunedin on August 18, oats see light export inquiry and a price dip as offerings remain heavy. Gartons and Sparrowbills lead demand, with local sales for medium lots. Wheat remains quiet with steady prices. True Velvet and Tistan show strong interest, and seed Velvet and Tuscan range from 4s to 5s.
A central butte property with 6 rooms, water power wind mill tanks and garden priced at £376. Also fish restaurant in Tancred Street for sale from Mr Wilson. Several small homes in Alford Forest Road Belt 16s weekly Main South Road Tinwald 16s weekly. 10 acres land for lease. H E Curtis.
A large crowd attended the Methven yards on Thursday for cattle and sheep sales with brisk competition. About 1800 sheep were yarded and most sellers found buyers, prices recorded include crossbred wethers 14s 2d hoggets 9s 6d merino wethers 5s 6d and 5s 9d hoggets 9s 7d, wolves etc. Pigs weaners from 1s per unit, a three year hay colt fetched £25 10s, sundries at full market value.
In Auckland Magistrate Court the New Zealand Dairy Association faced charges for exporting butter on February 20 with over 16 percent moisture. The hearing was adjourned to August 18 under the Dairy Industry Act. The case notes moisture at about 23.21 percent and signals potential follow on cases across provinces.
Readers in New Zealand share testimonials praising Lane's Emulsion for asthma bronchitis weak lungs and general health. Letters from Annie Hanagan Peter Boyd and G McKeon highlight dramatic improvements after using the remedy. The ad notes it is prescribed by physicians and sold nationwide at 4/6 and 2/6.
Alfred Weston sued the Otago Coal Miners Union for 17 pounds 18s 8d claiming 39 188 8d for services as Union president and executive member. Magistrate ruled payments unauthorized and rejected the claim, citing misused funds, late reports, and improper cheque cashing.
Information from Melbourne reports over 20 French surveyors at the New Hebrides with many British settlers served notices claiming areas. The Presbyterian Church of Victoria with Burns and Philp will send two surveyors to map mission lands and British holdings, then a legal expert will pursue British claims.
In this notice Woods Great Peppermint Care advertises a price of 63 and 2s 6d for a product aimed at chronic chest complaints. The listing presents a medicinal remedy with suggested benefits.
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