Consolidated Rural Properties for Sale in Tahug and Surrounds
A scanned listing describes multiple subdivided farms and holdings near Tahug Mount Somers Methven Winchmore Kyle Seafield and other locales. Details include paddock counts water access fencing houses outbuildings and recent improvements with price ranges and sale conditions. Inspect at any time via local offices for fuller particulars.
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Tahug
Mount Somers
Hinds
Winchmore
Kyle
Seafield Road
Wakanui
Alford
Springburn
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Staveley
Daling
Ashton
Elein
Seafield
Correspondence on Opinions from Our Readers
A brief letter page note discusses reader opinions and the paper's stance. It reflects on editorial independence and the role of correspondence in shaping local discourse.
Mr McLachlan Responds to Complaints Over Nonresponse
A reader criticizes Ashburton’s representative for failing to answer letters and requests copies of bills. The writer notes prompt replies from other MPs and accuses the member for Ashburton of disfranchisement. The letter mentions Hugo Friedlander and asserts the honor of Mr Friedlander in the district.
Labourer’s Letter Sparks Local Employment Debate
A reader signing as A Labourer complains of government offices and unemployment in Ashburton county while a labourer from the area argues few locals are unemployed. He praises farmers, notes farm work and wages abroad, and urges steadier work and savings rather than wandering. A Seeker of Unemployed signs off August 21st.
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Guardian
Labour
Ashburton
Gore Straits
Farmers’ Union
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
New Zealand Defeats New South Wales in Sydney Rugby Clash
In Sydney the All Blacks opened strong, pressuring the Blues with early forced scrums. Wrigley added two conversions and a try, while Todd and Wrigley linked to extend the lead to 14 points as New Zealand held on to beat New South Wales 14 to 5 after a tense second spell.
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Sydney
Messenger
All Blacks
Wynyard
Todd
Fry
Turwill
Wrigley
Turtill
Rowe
New Zealand
Cheadle
Holloway
Cann
Dobbs
Tyler
New South Wales
Southland Defeats Otago 20–5 in Regional Football Clash
In Invercargill on August 21 Otago faced Southland in a football match ending with a decisive Southland victory of 20 points to Otago's 5. Southland dominated the game with stronger offense and defense securing the win.
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Invercargill
Otago
Southland
Loss of the Viking After Collision with Atlas
News from Rio Janeiro reports the Norwegian barque Viking sank after colliding with the American ship Atlas. Captain Peterson and his wife are presumed lost, while the crew were saved. Papers in the cabin may have caused a delay in escape.
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Auckland
the Mail
Viking
Atlas
Rio Janeiro
Peterson
Tariff Protest Puts Pressure on New Zealand Painters
A Dunedin deputation met M H R Arnold to oppose a proposed 25 percent tariff on painters brush ware. They argued brush ware cannot be made locally and England is the sole source of quality brushware. They claimed the levy hurts small workers and said actions were planned in Auckland Wellington and Christchurch. Arnold pledged to seek a remedy on returning to Wellington.
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Dunedin
Arnold
M.H.R
New Zealand
England
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
Rheumatism Cure Ad Claims Raeumo Effect
An old advertisement promises relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbar pain with Raeumo claiming universal cure. It targets chemists and stores for stock display and includes vague language and garbled text.
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Raeumo
Stock
Bride
Ze &i
Hastings Recreation Bill Amended in Legislative Council
Wellington August 21 The Hastings Recreation Bill was further considered in Committee and reported with amendments The Costly Training Institution Act Amendment Bill was read a second time The Council rose at 4 35 p m
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Wellington
Legislative Council
Hastings
Wellington House Notes on Ministerial Priority and Labour Bills
Wellington August 20 report of ministerial decision to prioritize government business from August 21. Parliament debated Labour Department expansion, private labour bureaux charges, and inspectors’ qualifications. Votes for Industries and Commerce and state services were approved before adjournment at 3.20 a.m.
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Wellington
J. G. Ward
Hanan
Labour Department
Ell
Millar
Barclay
T. Mackenzie
London
Rutherford
McGowan
Insurance Department
Public Trust Office
Inspector General of Hospitals Reports Need for Reform
Wellington August 26 The Inspector General of Hospitals Dr Valentine presents to Parliament his annual report noting extensive time spent gathering knowledge of department work. He urges delaying the new Hospital Bill until reforms are understood and discussions held with experienced officials. He highlights chronic inpatients occupying wards and the need for separate wards or institutions, especially on the West Coast. He commends Mrs Grace Neill and St Helens Hospitals for strong administration and nursing regulation. He stresses hospitals should be away from towns, with staff able to work and leave without undermining discipline. Maternity hospitals show improved training with 25 new certificated midwives and plans for 80 training annually once St Helens and Christchurch operate fully. St Helens Hospital has existed two years. last year 127 admissions and 50 outside, fees £614 16s, total expenditure £995 5s 8d, and the building is deemed unsuitable.
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Wellington
Inspector- General of Hospitals
Dr Valentine
Valentine
Acta
G. Powlds
Hay
Soutar
Miss Maclean
MacGregor
Grace Neill
8. Helens
Christchurch
St. Helens Hospital
Nurse shortage prompts training reform proposals in New Zealand
The article notes a persistent nurse shortage for charge positions nationwide, with city hospitals faring better. It cites 591 nurses on the State Register, including 60 trained outside New Zealand, and proposes optional extended training paths in small and mid sized hospitals before final State examinations.
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Los Pitals
New Zealand
Missing Devonport anglers unaccounted after sea search
In Auckland two men John Henry and Albert Watkins of Devonport disappeared after sailing for a fishing trip. The Spindrift searched the gulf islands but found no trace. Hamilton reports W Rigby, a Hamilton architect, vanished after business in Cambridge. A Christchurch inquest returned a verdict of found drowned for Mrs Williams whose body was found in the Avon.
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Auckland
John Henry
Albert Watkins
Devonport
Tanner
Gulf
Hamilton
W. Rigby
Cambridge
Christchurcil
Williams
Avon
Attempted Robbery in Tormes Leads to Safe Opening
Police have yet to identify the safe robber. The opened safe contained amalgam valued at not more than thirty pounds, most of which had already been removed to the bank the day before.
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Tormes
Wreck of the Kia Ora Ends With No Further Action
The Marine Department has reviewed the magistrate enquiry into the Kia Ora wreck and finds no further action needed. A nautical court at Auckland has thoroughly examined all evidence, and the department sees no fresh light from another inquiry or penalties for involved parties.
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Wellington
Marine Department
Auckland
Infant Life Protection discussed with Colonial Secretary
A deputation led by Dr Trudy King and Dr Collins plus three ladies met Hon Dr Findlay to urge reform of infant life protection. They proposed shortening registration to three days in towns and four weeks in the country and argued police are not proper overseers of infant homes. Findlay agreed action is needed and suggested law changes including nurse inspections of homes. Ames
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Willington
Trudy King
Collins
Dr Findlay
Findlay
Governor Plunket Arrives Auckland After Visit to England
The Governor Lord Plunket and Lady Plunket landed in Auckland aboard the Rarawa and will depart for Wellington by tomorrow's steamer. Lady Plunket reports good health after a pleasant tour of Canada and Fiji hosted by Sir Tiverard Imphern. Also traveling with them were Hon Kathleen Plunket Miss Chalmers and Hon N Gathorno Hardy.
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Auckland
Lord Plunket
Juyon
Awd.c
Wellington
Rarawa
Lady Plunket
England
Manapouri
Jindy Planket
Canada
Fiji
Sir Tiverard Imphern
Kathleen Plunket
Miss Chalmers
Pine
N. Gathorno Hardy
Native Land Court Sit In Thames Dates Major Black Land Claims
The Native Land Court holds a significant sitting at Thames on August 21. Several large black land claims will be dealt with, including hereditary descent and rights of conquest, with matters of a complicated nature awaiting determination.
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Thames
Native Land Court
Notable Local Figures Die In Hawera And Okiteka Obits
In Hawera on August 21 Mr R B Thompson aged 63 died after a long presence in native affairs on the coast. In Okitieka on August 21 Mr John Hornby aged 75 died after a short illness. he was the first sawmiller in the Picton district and long involved in the industry.
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Hawera
Thompson
Okitieka
John Hornby
Picton
Prominent Wellington Officer Censured in Court Martial
The Post reports a recent court martial in Wellington censured a senior officer of the Permanent Force for breach of regulations. The discharge details remain understood but unspecified in the brief notice.
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Wellington
Permanent Force
Roosevelt urges government control of railroads and trusts
In New York Roosevelt says the government should curb railroad corporations as it does banks and vows to prosecute trust managers. He notes financial stress caused by malefactors of wealth and says policy will not reverse during his term. A Sydney cyclist begins a long coast to coast ride. A Melbourne steamer fire on board the Tadraghar is extinguished after an hour.
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New York
Roosevelt
Princetown
Walt Sweet
Sydney
Birtless
Port Darwin
Queensland
Adelaide
Melbourne
Tadraghar
Ashburton Hospital Annual Report Notes Conditions and Finances
Dr Valentine reports Ashburton Hospital in 1906 07 with 199 admissions, 208 patients under treatment and 1865 discharges. Nationalities include Colonials 59 English 49 and Scots 23. Outdoor patients none. Receipts total £1909 6s 8d. expenditures £1777 17s 4d. Feb 1907 visit notes fever ward alterations and need for a brighter convalescent ward. Miss Griffiths, former Hokitika matron, is now matron.
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Valentine
Ashburton
Christchurch
Rakaia
Dunedin
Jamary
Invercargill
Switzerland
Germany
America
Church of England
Wesleyan
Salvation Army
Baptist
Primitive Methodist
Plymouth Brethren
Church of Christ
Sth
Griffiths
Hekitika Hospital
Ashburton warns of hidden kidney danger and local bids
A mixed Ashburton news item warns readers of silent kidney disease and praises Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills while reporting Public Works tenders for Sloven Creek viaduct and a large hospital bequest. It notes tram and rail passenger figures during Grand National week and references a legislator’s stance on treating inebriates.
Divorce Court Decrees Reported In Ashburton Notice
In the Divorce Court today decrees were made in cases including Annie Elizabeth Corley v Ernest August Corley and Frederick J. Slade versus Louisa Slade and George Leopold Hartman v Mary Hartman. Also an advert for rheumatism cures and boot store promotions in Ashburton.
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Wellington
Annie Elizabeth, Corley
Ernest August Corley
Frederick J. Slade
Louisa Slade
George Leopold Hartman
Mary Hartman
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David Thomas
Deering
Osborne
Reapers
Binders
Agenutes
Ora
D. Thomas
Bably
Oategos
Lane
Chemists & Stores
Una
Wioletta
Whelesale
Te F
Stevens, Ghaistonurch
J Iniola
Jeu
Furniture Polish
Messre Kerr Bros
Burnett
Heat
Thomas
Triangle
MR McLachlan
Friedlander
W.T. Lill. Willowby
New South , Wales
Parliament OF New Zealand
House OF Representatives
Massey
Shannon
Public Accounts Committee
Department of Labour
Herries
Hospitals and Charitable
AMES
Cable News
Prestuens Roosevelt ON Tralth
Fletcher
Cash Supply Stores
Parnnoval
Smith Mackwell
Old Slop
F. Potter
Burnett St
Sd Bach
Cooper’s
J.L. Maers
Commercial Stores
East ST
J. H. Scott
H. Scott
Salvation Army Barracks
Havelock Street
Tino
R. Totty
Kurnett -Street
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McDowell and Co
Ashburton Hospital
RANDS
Moore Street
T. O'Carroll
Tailor’ and Outfitter
Tantred Street
Benjamin Gum
Ipton
Ceylon
Lowesh
Yaestas Triangle
Havelock ST
Holland
MM. Molkee
Beach Road
Daan
Tom
Dean
Wor Vale
Moater-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Public Works Department
Sloven Creek
Midland Railway
G. M. Fraser
Jains
A. Anderann
Watson
Rhedis and Son
Bonedin
Grey River Hospital
Bowden
Barrytown
Cobden
Poole
Riccartonine
Addington
D. Bushell
East Street
Gilmour
John Grr & Co
Sharplin & Go. Ltd
Alford Fordpst Sawmills
Braving
Maiden Bush
Heart OF Slack Irc
Manchester Bros
Pactocias
Oates
Ashburter
Timaru, Christchurch
Napier
Kaye & Kaye & Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
John Moore
Undertaker
Janae
Sunny Nelson
Kirkpatrick & GO
Nelson
Jas. Mellor
Mellor
Newan’s
Somerset Hotel
Newman
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
L.C.M
Feaghar
Funils
Nougall and Upham
West , Ashburton
Amd
Lnsteactions
Walter McLes
G. H. Buchanan
Girnett
BorTie
Ofos
Johnston & Burcau
Featherston’ Straoty Weltiiztow
Barningham
Zelandia
Gheenwich Watches
N.Z
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Gnristshuech, Jones and Sons
Ray Ey EE
Saker
Undertakers
Aber Main cM AL
T & Vera AM Colliery Ocs
Bey
Thos. Brown
Hereford Street
Colombo Street
I. Reed ‘and Son
Sole Canterbury
Cashel-Straat
Qur' Ashburton
Thomas Hans Oox
Robert “Bell
Ais Printing Office
Burnett, Street
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