Offices in Burnett Street building and shop space for lease
PSS undersigned advertises offices on the first floor of the new Mail and Guardian Building in Burnett Street and a large shop on the ground floor with frontage Ly 4016 in depth. Possession will be given in September. Full particulars and terms on application to the Proprietor, Ashburton Mail and Guardian, Temporary Office Somerset Buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pss
Burnett Stzee
Mail and Guardian
Ashburton Mail
Guardian
Somerset
Anama Road Board Plans General Rate in 1908
Public notice states the Anama Road Board will meet on September 7 1908 to set a general rate of three eighths of a penny in the pound on all rateable property in the Anama Road District for April 1 1908 to March 1 1908 payable October 1 1908 at the Clerk's residence Iasmore. The rate book is open for inspection at Mr McDowell's Store Mayfield 10 am to 4 pm until September 5 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Boards
Anama
Iasmore
McDowell
Mayfield
Spring Cleaning Patent Remedy Promotes Brimstone Lozenges
An advertisement touts Brimstone and Treacle Lozenges for children and Sarsaparilla for adults as a spring cleanser. It markets Brimstone and Treacle Lozenges at 3d per ounce with sixty doses per bottle and Our Sarsaparilla at 2s 6d a bottle, with a teaspoonful dose.
Arbitration Court decision tempers farm wage dispute victory
The Arbitration Court ruling on farm labor wages and hours brings relief to farmers while sparing the industry a sweeping overhaul. The court notes it cannot fix hours or wages for general farm hands without altering farming conditions, but offers recommendations for better worker conditions and holiday pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration Court
Wases
Farmers’ Union
Ashburton cold snap and local notices from Canterbury
A 12 degree frost was recorded at Ashburton Domain. Gifts to Old Men's Home and lam b care case are noted. Tenants on Crown settlements must vote by the 27th for a Land Board representative. Libel action, counterfeit coins, wage increases for Wellington tramways, and Peach family catalogues are mentioned along with a bicycle sale and Peppermint Cure advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Domain
Crown Settlements
Land Board
Canterbury
Storm Signals And Farm Sales From Otago To Ashburton
Captain Edwin notes Northerly winds turning to a gale after twenty hours with low glass expected Monday. Mr F Ferriman reports the sale of John McMullen’s farm at Dromore to Ty Cameron, including reserve lots and acres of leasehold. Otago labour talk aims to unite unions for a strong advocate in court, while tramway workers Reuss and Spry receive £118 12s from the Employers Association. Eggs graded across Auckland and Dunedin reach 2,680,143 for the season. The Oregon pine timber import, prison camp tree planting at Hanmer, and 34 prisoners noted. Dunedin Bakers Union opposes No-License motion. Oamaru names C W Kent as town clerk. Lincoln College resigns managing director Lowry. Hastings reports horse ill treatment case with fines. Dominion children’s medals announced. Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative finances show gains despite a fire loss. Taylor Garrington cine show in Ashburton impresses. Show Grounds horse parade set for September 26.
Ashburton trots set under NZTA permission
The New Zealand Trotting Association grants the Ashburton Racing Club permission to run the trots with no event changes. Hither pacers or trotters may be nominated. Course improvements near completion, ready by September 16. Horse-boxes moved, tea in a separate marquee, and trains altered for the event. Nominations due August 29 expected to meet averages. fine weather expected to make for an enjoyable meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Trotting Association
Ashburton Racing Club
Anl
Railway Department
Victoria Dominates New Zealand In Football Showdown
Melbourne reports Victoria defeated New Zealand by 171 to 40. Early in the contest Victoria led 10 goals 8 behinds to 2 behinds, as the home side displayed superior game knowledge in the August clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria
New Zealand
Letter to the Editor on Tuarangi Home Visitors Policy
A correspondent from Tuarangi Home criticizes the ban on lady visitors to the main building. He recalls prior support by inmates for visiting ladies and urges better treatment and access to comfort the sick. He questions the welfare reports about farm animals and invites a visit to verify conditions. August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veritas
Enquirer seeks magistrate remarks on Sutherland case
The Enquirer asks for the exact words of the Boalstrate and presiding Magistrate regarding Leonard Sutherland being found guilty and sentenced to three months. The paper notes no remark was recorded when committing Sutherland to trial in the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Sutherland
Enquirer
Supreme Court
Havelock Street Mart reports strong attendance at weekly sale
Mr H Stephenson reports good turnout and a large varied entry with prices for poultry, potatoes, pigs, meat, and produce. Separate entry totals show hens, roasters, ducks, and purebred stock selling at mixed rates. Sundries including furniture were sold at full market rates. Property deals at Arcade include two acres at Tinwald withdrawn and a quarter-acre site with seven-room house passed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stephenson
Messrs H. Matson and Co
Tinwald
I. J. Everett
T. Bullock
Wills Street
East No
Meeting of School Sports Association elects officers
A meeting of the School Sports Association elected officers for the year including Patron G A M Buckley President D Wood and a large slate of vice presidents and committee members. The group noted the death of founder David Thomas and approved sympathy to his family. The balance stood at £4 19s 10d and affiliation with the New Zealand Amateur Sports Association was debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Sports Association
Messrs
W. J. Watters
J. McLeod
D. E. Purchase
EB. F. Norris
C. Campbell
M. Bruce
David Thomas
Ibwan
Thomas
G. A. M. Buckley
D. Wood
Mesers
F. R. Flatman
M.P
P. H. Cox
C. M. Wroughton
A. Davis
Messrs Brace and
Campbell
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement notes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds priced at 6d with 2g added. It touts its effectiveness and value in a period medicine market.
Farmers Stand by Arbitration Court Ruling Challenges
Farmers and workers react to the Arbitration Court decision on farm labourers. Statements from H D Acland and other leaders criticize attempts to regulate country life by a tribunal, argue the award fails musterers and youth pay, and praise the court for preserving family life on farms while aiming for practical terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Acland
South Canterbury
Mackenzie Country
North Canterbury
Acland
Fto
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Pery
Hardware Department
Co-Op
Lamb Feeder
Wros Street Trust
Ashburton
Hasy Verne
Ferrialan
Bmou
F. Ferriman
Richard Wales
Overdale
Garton Oats
FF. Ferriman
The
Forks District
Claridge
Perriman
BACON
Parma
West Street
Spades
CiarPae Rai Mes Vane
Sohnorr and Co.’S
Paxton Garden
Harpwars
Hefford & Co, Milliners, Drapers and Clothiers
East Street
J. Donn
Havelock Street
Nest H. Stephenson
HE Triangle
Oamaru
Buxton & Thomas
Telephone
Timaru
Tancred Street
J. B. Ghristiar
Peter Street
Allenton
Snlv
J. B Christian
Arcade
H. G. Pesos
Percy
H. G. Percy
Anama Road District
J. C. Bell
Sutton
Carter
Thomas Bros., Produce and Seed Dealers
Fruiterer
Burnett Street
Ubrellas
Fran Curtis
T.P.O
Opt
Philadelphia
Optician
Cris
John Orr & Co
R.D Johnston
Rotherham
S&s. McClurg
Sap
LS. Medora Burnett
Cernar
J. and
H. Smith
James Smith, Butcher
Alford I Forest Road
August Tet
James Smith
J. & H. Smith
Butchers
Alford Forest Road
Janes Smith
PINK
Hebron
Lapstone Kibney
Fletcher Bros
Harold
Curtis Land
Cameron Street
Live Stock General Insurance Company
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance and Accident Insurance
Yorkshire Fire Company
Quibell’s
Maling and Co. Ltd
Christchurch
H. S. Fitter and Son
London
Cata
Town Properties
Lot
Harold, Curtis, Ashburton
A. T. H. Williams
Best Firm
Oates
tsQouston Guaraian
Ventras Ev
Lucas
General
TF. H. Knight
Old Men’s Home
J. A. Muirhead
Waimiata
Timaru Post
Auckland
Peach
Mesors Samuel Peach and Sons
Ti. D. Johnston
Eta
New Gooda
Somerset Buildings
Vantedb
Manchester Bros
Edwin
Fellows
Cameron
John McMullen
Dromore
Otago
Passi
South Island
Press Association
Jova Tramway
Messrs Reuss
Spry
Sear
Employeres’ Association
Dunedin
T. ¥. Seddon
Hume
Hanmer
Cominy
Dunedin Bakers’ Union
Trades and Labour Conference
C. W. Kent
T. M. Cunninghame
Lincoln Agricultural College
Lowry
West Australia
Hastings
Riddell
John Jyden
John Olsen
Juden
Ds. Olsen
Dominion
Edward
Edward VII
New
Zealand
Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association
J. P. Newman
Taylor-Garrington Company
Oddfellows’ Hall
Taylor
Sporting
Ashburton County Racing Club
Tuarangi
Tuarangi Home
Commercial
Havelock Street Mart
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
Thos. Blackley
Ashburton A. and P. Association
James Allen
Allen
Charles Hei
Supreme Diificulties
Justice Sim
James McCrenor
Methven
Becaus
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