Private sale listings by D. Thomas Ashburton district
D Thomas directs a private sale of extensive farmland and properties two miles from railway stations with multiple paddocks water in each, fenced land and houses ranging from four to six rooms. Listings cover Mount Somers Hinds Methven Winchmore Carew Seafield Seafeld Rangitata Coldstream Staveley Ashton Ealing Elgin with 19 to 600 acre tracts, various improvements, and inspection available at his office.
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Felio
Haling
Mount Somers
Hinds
Kyle
Seafield Road
Wakanui
Alford
Springburn
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Staveley
Ealing
Ashton
Elgin
Seafeld
Seafield
Letter to the Editor on Ashburton election choice
A correspondent defends John McLachlan as Ashburton’s MP, argues Friedlander overestimates faults, appeals to electors to wait for the general election, and urges calm by the County Council chair and mayor to avoid fringe public meetings. The writer notes strong opposition and insists the majority’s choice should stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLachlan
Hugo Friedlander
MelLachlan
Merc Triedlander
Mr McLachlan
McLachlan
Ashburton
Friedlander
Memcber
No License in Ashburton Sparks Reader Letters Debate
A correspondence exchange questions no license arguments in Ashburton. A reader defends liquor prohibitions while another retorts with mockery and a tale of a neighbor’s old horse, challenging claims about local licensing and public knowledge.
Canterbury Sheepowners Union Holds Annual Meeting
The Canterbury Sheepowners' Industrial Union of Employers met at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association rooms in Christchurch with a large attendance. The balance sheet showed a healthy credit, detailing £851 19s 1d in net assets after liabilities, and £49 7s 9d profit from last year's Labour Exchange. The report noted few sheep thefts, notable disputes under the Arbitration Court, and a year of a successful Labour Exchange aiding 1175 men. Officers for the year include President KB Millton, Vice President B Tripp, and Treasurer C Th Calcutt, with a thanks given to retiring president J N Grigg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Sheepowners’ Industrial Union of Employers
Agricultural An Pastoral Association
Christchurck
J. C. N. Grigg
Labour Exchange
Cashmere
Culverdon
Hakataramea
Glynn Wye
St. Helen’s
Workers’ Union
Messrs J. GC
N. Grigg
EB. Calcutt
D. Rutherford
G. B. Starky
KB BR. Millton
B. Tripp
C. Th. Calcutt
H. Brown
T. G. Chaffey
I. Courage
M. J. Dixon
C. P. Hugonin
D. Macfarlane
W. Macfarlane
W. Thomson
J. Deans
Elworthy
G. Gerard
N. Grige
W. Hall
Johnston
P. Murray-Aynsley
N. Orbell
Studholme
T. Teschemaker
Thornhill Cooper
Inquest Resumes Into Rotorua Rail Crash
The Rotorua inquest into the second railway accident resumed with witnesses Cooper Dwyer and Tyer giving evidence. No new facts emerged though they affirmed the Westinghouse brakes were on as the train left Putaruru. A Westinghouse demonstration in the station yard impressed the coroner and jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorua
Cooper
Dwyer
Tyer
Westinghouse
Putaruru
Westinghouse Brake Company
Disobedience Charge Fined On Athenie Crewman
Wellington August 14 A fireman on the Athenie Patrick Cunningham charged at the Magistrate's Court with disobedience of an order to muster for boat drill on the voyage out. He argued boat drill fell outside his contracted duties. Mr Riddell S M ruled the order legitimate and crews must be proficient in boat drill. Cunningham fined 20s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Athenie
Patrick Cunningham
Riddell
S.M
Auckland Doctor Sentenced for Illegal Operation
Auckland August 14. Dr James Dalziel of Pukekehe was found guilty of performing an illegal operation. The jury recommended mercy due to age sixty. The court sentenced him to four years imprisonment, noting the term was lighter than usual for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
James Dalziel
Pukekehe
Justice Denniston
Federal Parliament Reports Post Censorship Action in Melbourne
In Melbourne on August 14 the House discussed New Zealand Dest Gnee prohibition on sending pamphlets by post from medical quacks. The Postmaster General said he would check with Melbourne and Sydney firms to see if similar action should be taken.
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Melbourne
New Zealand
Sydney
Treasurer Proposes Increase in Members' Allowance
The Treasurer estimated that if members desired he would propose by message a bill raising the allowance to 600 pounds a year, provided the measure is not viewed as a party action.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Prove Effective
A testimonial from Mr F N Jack of Ashburton notes relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for back pain tied to kidney issues. Mrs Black adds her husband remains well six years later. The ad urges sufferers with backache or kidney symptoms to try the pills, sold locally at 33 per box, or by mail from Foster-McClellen Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
F. N. Jack
Wills Street
Ashburton
Ashburton Drug Co
Black
Doan
Foster-McClellen Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Examination scheme aims at Christmas tests in Blenheim
The Education Board adopts a plan to examine Sixth Standard pupils in primary schools at Christmas in addition to the usual primary promotion exams. The scheme seeks to bring pupils to centres to save time and harmonise leading certificates with ordinary exams already held.
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Blenheim
Education Board
Belfast unrest prompts troops and riots in Protestant Nationalist clashes
In Belfast, Royal Engineers units rushed to the city as troops faced seven hours of intermittent onslaught. The Rifle Brigade and Sussex Regiment bore the brunt while Protestants cheered and women rioters loosed paving stones. Mr Birrell told Parliament unionists offered to arbitrate and two Trade Board representatives were available.
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Per
Press Association
London
Royal Engineers
Belfast
Rifle Brigade
Sussex Regiment
House of Commons
Birrell
Board of Trade
Grayson
King Edward Begins Visit to Marienbad
King Edward started a royal visit to Marienbad in August routed from London. The monarch travels to the spa town on a European tour during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Marienbad
Appeal to Reason on Hereditary Insanity and Matrimonial Causes
The Inspector General of Hospitals reports on hereditary insanity and marriage risk. He notes native-born sanity rates and warns against public policy drastic measures, urging careful disclosure of family history for life insurance and marriage decisions to reduce inherited mental illness risks. The piece discusses motherhood, infant nourishment, brain development, and the impact on future generations.
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Inspector-General of Hospitals
Hay
Que
King
South
Flaxbourne Settlers Win Right to Occupy Off Small Sections
Blenheim August 14 The Land Board tacitly acknowledges settlers' claims to reside off small sections near Ward township Flaxbourne while awaiting railway completion promised when sections were taken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenbeim
Land Board
Ward
Flaxbourne
Auckland selects touring Auckland rugby team for south
The solestar of the Auckland Rugby Union names Auckland representatives for a southern tour. Backs include Miller and Murray along with Ladner Coote and others. forwards feature McDonald Gillett Magure Nicholson Sealing and Williams. Emergencies listed. team to leave Auckland next Tuesday with first match against Taranaki.
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Auckland
Auckland Rugby Union
Miller
Murray
Twivaine
Dillamore
Magee
Stuckey
Tarrant
Elogan
Ladner
Snowling
Flames
Coote
Waikato
McDonald
Gillett
Magure
City
Grafton
Nicholson
Sealing
Francis
Hail
Cunningham
Kinder
McCormick
Williams
Hayward
Thames
Wilson
Woodward
Newdick
Pople
Walsh Hooper
Smith Thames
Taranaki
New Zealand Parliament Meets in Wellington Aug 74 and 14
The House granted Mr Baume a week’s leave and read the Otago Harbour Board Empowering Bill. The Premier introduced the Meikle Acquittal Bill. Debates covered totalisator clauses, agricultural association funding, factory arbitration, education scholarships, franking abolition costs, and superannuation rights for Tomlinson. The session adjourned after late remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
House of Representatives
Baume
Otago Harbour Board
Meikle
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Versus Bilious Attacks
An old advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure for biliousness and liver imbalance. It claims pills cleanse the bowels and restore energy, citing a Wellington woman whose husband endured severe headaches until using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Doves
Yory Strack
Wellington
Morse
Night from the first dase Rabumo wives relief
An early 20th century ad fragment touts Rabumo as relief for rheumatism and other pains. It mentions bronchial cough remedy Woods Great Peppervit Cure priced at 1s 6d and 28d, with claims of deaths and widespread availability from chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Bey
Legislative election bill passes after division in Wellington
In Wellington the Legislative Council Election Bill passed on a 35 to 25 division after amendments from Committee were rejected on the third reading. The Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill also received a third reading and passed. A long division list names supporters on both sides.
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Wellington
Legislative Council
Houston
Aitken
Allison
Alfen
Arnold
Barber
Ballard
Colvin
Davey
Fisher
Gray
Hanan
Hardy
Hogan
Izard
Lang
Laurensen
Awry
Let
Heke
Hornsby
Kidd
McCowan
McKenzie
R. McNab
McPherson
Major
Millar
Ngata
Parata
Poland
Remington
Stallworthy
Ward
Wilford
Wood
Removal Notice Moves to New Premises
Removal notice declares搬 due to increased business, moving to premises formerly occupied by Smith Mack next door. Customers urged to note change as work capacity expands at the new location.
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Smith Mack
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Deering
Osborne
Reapers
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Argade
Ware
D. Thomas
Proferos
Australasia
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Nick
Violetta
Emi
He F. Stevers
Craistchuagh
Cleser
Bertie
Jock M’lachlan
Tom
Canterbury Sheepowners’ Union
Federal Parliament
Sekine
Trish Affairs
MR Birrell
the King
PR Uay
Parliament OF New Zealand
For Press Association
Poole
T. ¥. Seddon
Flatan
Labour
Christchurch
Canterbury
Arbitration Court
Slanan
Fewids
Thomson
Alrady
Hanon
Education Committee
Thos
Ernest Tomlinson
Rangitala
James
Allen
A. L. D. Fraser
Lil& Bowl
NORE
Ali
Karr
J. L. Myers
Cl. Bushell
Florist
Green Grocer & Seedsman
East Street
Gilmour
Carroll
Tancred Street
Seattle
RANDS
Moore Street
Undertaker
Exmbalner
aAshburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Andrew
Upham
Slavo Goimanasi Practica
West Street
Walter Pickles
G. H. Buchanan
Burnett Street
Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors
Timaru
Sharplin & Ge. Ltd
Alvord Forest
Maiden Bush
Heart OF Black Birch
Shiuepyards & Specialty
Kaye & Carter
Arcade
Benjamin Gum
Jawad
Miracle Worker
Sinmy Nelson
Lusgious Priite
S.kirkpatrick
Nelson
Gol
Norway
RR & Q., Ltd
Arona Cat Ac
Abermain Gral
Abermair. Colliery Co., Ltd
Thos. Brown
Hereford Street
Legislative Ae
F Potter
Saddler
Hughes Egs
Ptareras
Newman’s Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
Newman
Kozie
Manchester Bros
London Bridge
T. Bullock
St. Nalust
Kermode Street
Bullock
Peter Street
Anply
Ro Lep
Havelock Street
Apeviler
Freehhold
L1adt
Atul
National Mortgage & Agency, Co., OF N.Z., Ltd
Hood
Lante Department
Fletcher
Hros
J. HH. Scott
Scott, OK
Salvation Army
Ipton
Ceylon
Axton
Thomas
Triangle and
Havelock
Andrei
Litt
R. McCallum
Grocer
Inhyson & Bouzing
Colombo Street
Hs Reees and Son
Casal Street
Christeturad
Press
Ofte
Arvade
Capilla
Chemists
Hiifarog
Paiox &A
Johnston & Birnes
Featherston Street
Aiabe
Vin
Colman
Mollasses
Stoe
Dchan Grr & Co
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
Lom
Steedians
Steedman
Kempthorne
Prosser & Co
Thomas Hancox
Robert Bell
Burite Street
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