Second Britton Meters Report on Tinwald Livestock Week
Second Britton Meters Friedlander Bros Ltd reports the Tinwald Yards sale for the week ending August 15. Attendance was moderate but bidding strong for hoggets and merino ewes. Prices included 133 8d for halfbred hoggets 134 4d for merino ewes and 18s for ewes. Yarded totals: 3361 sheep 6 rams 33 cattle 12 pigs. Our catalog count 1859 sheep 6 rams 11 pigs, with prices: 83 halfbred hoggets 10s 4d 205 merino ewes 14s 3d 324 merino ewes 6s 6d 82 halfbred ewes 3s 37d 210 halfbred hoggets 13s 2d 171 merino ewes 12s 7d 139 halfbred ewes 16s 0d 197 crossbred hoggets 43s 6d 9 weaners 5s 0d 2 baconers 13s
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Meters Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Tinwald
Geraldine Stock Sale At Farmers Saleyards
Attendance was solid during Grand National week at Geraldine Farmers Saleyards. A large line of sheep was banned by the Stock Inspector due to lice infection. Wethers and maiden ewes sold to 16s 2d. Springing cows reached £6 and fat cows £4 8s . Small pig entry noted.
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Geraldine
Wheat and flour quotations from Australian markets
Market notices list wheat, flour, bran, pollard, and potato prices in Melbourne and Adelaide with varied figures for August. Entries show Australian and New Zealand origins, plus Algerian and Tasmanian lots, alongside notes on merchant and retailer price differences.
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Manitoba
New Zealand
Manzouran
Livestock Market At Addington Sees Irregular Prices And Varied Yields
At Addington today's sale 3300 fat sheep 2200 store sheep 400 cattle 30 pigs traded. Fat steers to £9 12s 64d, ordinary £6 to £10, extra prime cows to £9 7s 6d, stores weak in parts. Wethers mixed quality with high prices for some flocks. lambs uneven with a few top figures. Pigs varied. baconers at 4 0s to 6 3d and stores improving slightly. Oysters and fresh fish listed near end.
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United Press Association
Hleatric
Christeauren
Addington
Max Frischander
Hlampshire Downe
South
Shropshire
Eweo
Seagon
Baconera
Porkera
Cattle Market Report from Burnsidg Yard
Yarded cattle included a small number of prime beasts and a larger supply with slight price reductions. Beat bullocks fetched £9 to £10, prime £7 to £9, and cows ranged from £6 to £9 for the best, with lower grades down to £4 10s.
Timaru Wool and Skin Sale Totals Record Firm Market
At the fortnightly Timaru sale of wool and skins the catalogues were good and attendance fair. Prices across classes remained firm with solid demand. listings include crognbred and halfbred skins, hoggets, and pelts with varied shillings and pence per unit, and dead wool and fat sold at noted rates.
Removal of Marcus Ly and Tonnan Firm to New Shop
A long standing firm Marcus Ly and Tonnan is moving from its old Tancred Street premises to a new shop on Burnett Street. The change of address signals a fresh location for their established business operations.
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Marcus Ly & Tonnan
Tancred Street
Burnett Street
Tsung Li Yamen in China Faces Criticism and Change
The article explains the Tsung Li Yamen founded in 1884 under Prince King, its shrinking authority, and obstruction to foreign negotiations. It notes European interests harmed, foreigners seeking redress blocked, and hints the Yamen may be reformed or abolished after recent Boxers turmoil.
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China
Prince King
United States
Maritime Defence Department
Court of China
Tsung Li Yamen
Eimprese
Henry Parkes
Henry Norman
Pekin
Song Li Yamen
Iman
Tts
Powera
Local and General News And Notices
Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages. An advertisement promotes a smoke concert at the drill shed tomorrow night inviting active and retired local company members. Mr Charles Beaddell’s friends report a successful serious operation and recovery. Mr Robert Davison of Rakaia, recovering from a broken leg, is improving. Rev Woodthorpe’s popular lectures continue with strong interest despite afternoon timing, 3.50 pm, at Stephen’s Schoolroom with a sizeable audience. Woods peppermint cure for coughs and colds priced 1s 0d and 2s 6d.
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Votostraninc
Charles Beaddell
Robert Davison
Rakaia
Woodthorpe
Stephen
Rey
Ashburton Rifles Banquet Incident and War News
Members of the Ashburton Rifles praised Captain T Bullock for a banquet last evening. An accident during a drive to the Commercial Hotel injured Mrs Webber, who is recovering from shock.
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Ashburton Rifles
T Bullock
Webber
Commercial Hotel
Grange
Travor
Oddfellows
China
New Zealand
Court Convicts Meets Mental Infirmity In Sentencing
At the Supreme Court John Chamberlain received seven years for attempted assault. Dr. Mickle noted near-imbecility suggesting long-term care. In the Daly case Henry Harris Divers was acquitted of manslaughter after a banter incident in a restaurant. the Styche trial was adjourned due to illness, with six weeks needed for medical evaluation.
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Electric Telegraph
Supreme Court
John Chamberlain
Mickle
Hie Ffoner
Henry Harris Divers
James Yates Daly
Daly
Divera
Hanlon
Dily
Restauecank
Styche
Jennings
Maria
Fire at Kaihu cinema destroys pictures and hall
In Kaihu Northern Wairoa a gas bag flame during a Chiatchurch Kinematograph Company exhibition set fire to pictures and the hall. Patrons escaped through exits and windows and a locomotive water tank saved the machine. losses include £400 in film and hall flooring damaged.
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United Proas Association
Auokland
Kaihu
Wairoa
Chiatchurch Kinematograph Company
Fluctuations in the Meat Market
In Parliament yesterday Captain Russell discussed meat trade volatility at home. He cited his own experience with mutton shipments: 2400 of 3000 sent home yielded 163 104 each, while the remaining stock, sent six weeks later, brought only 10s 4d. He noted other cases of losses and warned profits may reverse next season.
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Russell
Audi
Cough Remedies Promoted In Local Advertisements
Multiple remedies sold by Leashys Wahoo M.P.G. Qoy Ltd Dunedin claim to cure coughs colds bronchitis and related illnesses with products like BENJAMIN GUM Cinnamon Cure and Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The notices warn of pneumonia danger from colds and la grippe and urge use of listed medicines with claimed rapid relief and minimal side effects. Noted prices include Benjamin Gum 1s 6d and 206d Cinnamon Cure 2s 6d6d.
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Pont Naruns
Townend
Winnamon
Pastensa Institute
Benjamin Guin
CinnamonCure
Sola Proprietore and
Leashy
Wahoo M.P.G. Qoy, Ltd
Dunedin
Chamberlain
Ashburton Drug Company
Australian commonwealth letters reveal dinner with royalty planned
At a meeting of Agents General, a dinner for Kart Hopetoun is set for October 24 with broad Australian representation. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Devonshire are expected. Macoourne notes Mr Parton defending against amendments to the Commonwealth Bill while recalling clashes with Mr Chamberlain.
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Loxpoy
Kart Hopetoun
Australia
Prince of Wales
Duke of Devonshire
Macoourne
Parton
Mr Chamberlain
Parliament notes on multiple bills and committee actions
The Council met at 2 30 p.m to forward the Workers Compensation for Accidents Bill report to employers and workmen associations. First readings were given to the Government Valuation of Land Act Amendment and British Investors in New Zealand Government Securities Bill. The Companies Act Amendment Bill passed on third reading. The Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill was referred to the Senate Revision Committee. The Governor's Salary and Allowances Bill was read a second time. Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act Amendment Bill passed through committee with no amendment. Imprisonment for Debb Limitation Bill postponed to next sitting. Council adjourned.
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United Prows Association
Weiriaren
Pinkerton
New Zealand
Feldwick
Senates Revision Committee
W. C. Walker
House Debates Family Maintenance Bill Amendments
The House resumed the Teatatera Family Maintenance Bill in committee with amendments. Captain Russell argued against state interference in estates even for distressed heirs and proposed protections for dependents. Amendments limiting claims to twelve months passed. other proposals about next of kin and re marriage were debated and rejected. The bill was reported with amendments and the session ended at 12 35 am.
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Legislative Council
Rusell
Me Rhompson
Herrica
Russell
BR Thompson
Willie
Herzies
McNab
British forces in Transvaal chase Boer positions. probes and setbacks
In the Fouricnburg district about 6000 horses are at British disposal with 2000 fit for use. General Carrington leads 600 NSW Bushmen and six guns advancing on Anguet, near Hoare’s camp, facing entrenched Boers. Minor actions, escapes, and diversions unfold as Lord Methuen and De Wet clash near Venteradorp and Zeerust.
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Loxton
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Carrington
New South Wales
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Groot Marice
Zeerust
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Zeeruss
Lord Methuen
We Web
Entersburg
de Wet
Horace
Steyn
Lord Kitchener
Venteradorp
Hamilton
Blaanhank
Dos Wet
Mahonie
Standerton
Outburst Against Modern School Subjects Cites Haphazard Curriculum
A fragmented poetic fragment rails at a modern tendency to overload children with smatterings of unused subjects. It lists hygiene history algebra Latin geometry botany zoology and more, ending with a defiant note that there is still more to follow in the stream of erudition.
The Styche Case Adjourned After Sudden Mental Collapse
Mrs Styche of Opawa, wife of Harry Styche who faces a charge of inducing Dr Clayton to poison her, suffered a violent mental breakdown. She raged, scratched her husband, and was sedated. doctors favor removal to an asylum. A letter written in her defense claimed her faith in her husband.
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Mra Styche
Opawa
Clayton
Harry Vincent Styche
Jennings
Styohe
Stucho
Christchurch
Topay
Lytidion
Crisis in China described with allied troop actions and moves
Dispatches report Allied forces advancing toward Tientsin with British American troops seizing Yangtsun while heavy shelling and heat take toll. Delcasse presses China to stand aside for relief efforts. Viceroy of Wuchang funds troops. Chungkingfu sees a harsh Yamen order to expel foreigners as garrisons strengthen with Mausers and Winchesters.
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Wakipuaka
Paris
Delcasse
China
Wakapuaka
Honaxone
Chungkingfu
Yamen
Szechuan
Canton Forte
Beruin
Cycling ads and glass lanterns promoted in brief
Notice directs readers to RB D John aton announcing Rudge Whitworth cycles for 20 guineas and a large stock of cycling spoesaoriaa. Ardley Bros offer a fine line of Plate Glass Stable Lanterns for oil burning. Location referenced as 43rd New Venus.
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RB. D. Johnaton
Rudge- Whitworth
Thas
Spoesaoriaa
Ardley Bros
TIE. RIFLES' BANQUET AT ASHBURTON OFFICERS REUNION
The Ashburton Rifle Volunteers held a well attended annual reunion with Captain Dolman presiding. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ballock, Captain and Mrs Sparrow, and many former Roie Company members. Speeches honored local service, lamented a missing mayor, and praised the volunteer corps and fire brigade amid musical numbers and dancing late into the night.
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Jessop
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World News Briefs from August 14 15
Reports from Wakapuaka to Rome note the Archer joining the Australian Squadron after refit at £17 500. The Marquis of Salisbury seeks health at Schacht while guiding state affairs by telegraph. Obituary confirms Herr Steinitz aged 64. The French torpedo boat La France sank after collision. water entered a compartment. King Victor Emanuel and Queen Helena aided the injured. the King helped under wreckage.
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Shorecliffe
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Saal
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la France
Rome
Victor
Helena
The Duke of Edinburgh and the Auckland Elephant
A marine on the Galatea shipped an elephant to New Zealand. In Auckland the elephant drank heavily at a hotel and caused a stairway mishap at the Prince of Wales Theatre. After the voyage the elephant was sent to Sandringham, but the marine died en route.
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New Zealand
Qaven Street
Auckland
Unsil
Marina
Bis
Sandringham
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