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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
8
Commercial London markets note Canterbury lambs quoted at 54d for medium and 3-16d for nh. Heavy lambs 411-164, Australian ewes none offering. Other meats unchanged.
Nine cases were reported on Saturday and 15 on Sunday in the metropolitan area. Most infections come from the southern and eastern suburbs, while areas beyond the harbour remain largely free of the disease.
Sydney reports on August 25 that to counter press claims abroad the Government has cabled to the Agents-General to widely publish that the small-pox epidemic is very mild.
In Melbourne on August 25 the entire Empire Parliamentary party agreed to be vaccinated. Objectors relented to avoid disruption of tour arrangements.
A young Halcombe farmer describes rural Oxfordshire farming during a short England tour. He notes late grain planting, single furrow ploughs, narrow drills, manure attachments absent, and advanced haymaking by English standards. Wages for ploughmen and shepherds are around 15s to 18s weekly. He observes thrift on Haplish farms, street sheep and cattle markets, and a Baxter show in Oxfordshire with high quality stock, though mechanical shearing shows limited popularity among locals.
The United States pursues precautionary measures to ensure no rival waterway competes with the Panama Canal. Negotiations with Nicaragua aim to prevent a 2000 mile alternative via the San Juan River and Nicaragua Lake, with support from the Taft and Wilson administrations and nods from Nicaragua's government.
Friday August 29 11 o Clock. We provide reliable information on properties for sale by district farmers not asking fictitious values. Good propositions may lead to prompt sales at minimum cost. Great slump in potato market with prime table potatoes 5a to 6s 6d per sack delivered barley meal 10s 6d per sack best pig feed available prime dessert and cooking apples 4d lb.
Ferriman & Co advertise multiple properties for sale and rent including a 20 acre site near Tinwald Sale Yards with concrete foundations and fruit trees, a half acre with house on Alford Rey est Road, a 5117 section opposite the Church of England, a 13 acre parcel with a good house and stable, and a compact 230 acre farm. Also a town belt fronting house with gas and water and a 6 room house near the Baptist Church to let.
Land and general opportunity offered on 2400 acres freehold near Hawke's Bay Province. Property fully improved with over half arable, suitable for oats and turnips. Owner selling due to age and health. Also offers local residential properties for quick sale to raise capital. Inquiries welcome for particulars and pricing.
Farmers wishing to ship meat to London are urged to consign through the British New Zealand Meat and Produce Company Limited. The company exists solely for farmers' interests and past returns show results cannot be exceeded. Agents listed will handle skins by sale at market value or shipping home per the shipper's wish. full particulars from local agents.
Farmers are informed that insurances on mares in foal stallions and all classes of live stock are available at the lowest premium. Mr J J Lewis will continue to represent laws and agents are ready to provide information on any class of risk. Cottage for rent two rooms centrally located in Havelock Pines Bullock Tone From
A notice promoting life stock insurance from a long established company that claims prompt settlement. The ad highlights stallions and mares in foal as insurable blood stock.
The notice lists early August arrival of first grade standard seeds with import details and expectations. It highlights new season introductions and availability for planting.
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