Sudden Death at Winslow Home
Mrs Elizabeth Shillite aged 0 residing with her son near Winslow expired suddenly at 9 gelsek Saturday afternoon. She had been in Ashburton that day and shortly after returning home fell dead while winding a clock. Her son found her on the floor and life was extinct. An inquest led by acting-coroner Mr R Alcorn found death due to heart failure.
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Elizabeth Shillite
Winslow
Gelsek
Ashburton
R. Alcorn
McLennar
T. McGee
William Henry Shillita
Land Bill debated as pivotal test for Ward Administration
Parliamentary reporter Tellingson notes that land reform and the Lands Lands Amendment Bill dominate discussion, with Geo Laurenson voicing support for old ballot safeguards and criticizing proposals to give land away. He warns of inconsistencies between Seddon era leasehold stands and Duncan’s alleged freehold plan, awaiting further explanations. He predicts heated debate will clarify Liberals from Liberals in Parliament.
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Tellingson
Ward
Mir. Geo. Laurenson
House of Representatives
Laurenson
Lyttelton
Geurense
Lands Committee
The
Guardian
T. ¥. Duncan
Seddon
Duncan
Public Accounts Committee
Laurenson Presses for Liberal Legislation in Canterbury Visit
In a conversation with our Parliamentary reporter, Mr George Laurenson of Lyttelton said Ashburton invited him to speak before Parliament. He recalled a past political skirmish in Ashburton and hoped to address a Canterbury meeting after Parliament closes, arguing for a continuation of progressive Liberal legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Laurenson
Lyttelton
Ashburton
Laurenson
Canterbury
Laurensor
Nol
Wellington Scarlet Fever Toll Rises
Scarlet fever remains prevalent in Wellington with 38 reported cases since April and seven deaths in the city. The update from the Presa Association notes ongoing public health concerns and calls for vigilance.
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Wellington
Pneumatic Tube System Considered for Wellington
Sir Joseph Ward told a Wellington deputation that a pneumatic tube system may soon be needed for the city. The system could replace suburban offices and would likely cost between £15,000 and £20,000 to install.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Stabbing Charge After Auckland Club Dispute
Thomas Rowe and Edward McDonald, waiters at the Commercial Travellers' Club in Auckland, quarreled Saturday night. McDonald allegedly stabbed Rowe between the shoulders, creating a two inch deep wound. Rowe was stabbed and McDonald was charged at court and remanded.
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Auckland
Thomas Rowe
Edward McDonald
Commercial Travellers’’Club
McDonald
Rowe
Pristchurchweights for famed racing mares and entries
Sporting notes list weights for numerous horses including Marguerite Paritucu Armstrong and Zimmer man with 1lb to 12lb increments. Names like Grand Slam Harvest and Crichton appear among heavy early undercard entries. The roster spans Sing or Signor Mounts and multiple mares and geldings in a detailed August listing.
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Pristchurch
Pi Maniapoto
Marguerite
Paritucu
Armstrong and Zimmerman
Sir ‘Tristam
Truce
Grand Slam
Seal Rock
Mahuta
Fireiron
Harvest
Aeolus
Auratus
Boniform
Crichton and
Apa
Glen Ulin
Seaman
Buccleuch
Montigo
Gazeley
Fandango
Bonny Glen
Oxton
Landwern
Lawland
Astrakan
Downfall
Koran
Graften Loch
Rand
Ivanoff
Signor
Waitapa
Chattearer
King’s Linn
Molech
Wharekura
Conanerar
Derringer
Uippolytus
Pararon
Somateria
Maharangui
Sillerch
Redcock
Sapa
Waiene
Outlander
Miss Advance
Gold Thread
Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting nominations list
Nominations announced for Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting include First Hurdle Handicap 80 sovs about a mile and three quarters with many names. Braemar Welter 45 sovs seven furlongs with multiple entries. I Handicap 100 sovs one mile. further handicaps and trot events with numerous horse names and contenders.
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Ashburton Racing Club
Leesida
Storm
Idasa
Wahine
Pa Tuna
Crispinot
Tirole
Royal Spell
Outlander
Spinning Flight
Givendolina
White Cockade
Paregon
Faneswork
Czar Kolohal
Blythemoid
Disastrous
Ruapehu
Jolly Roger
Devania
Gypsohel
Merrymajor
Sam Weller
Thunderer
Ashburton County Racing Club
Idealist
Amboise
Probable
Lawland
Gwendolina
Heorthen
Madallist
Sillweb
Bonny Glen
Ruanehu
Golden Way
Spinning Theht
Stonlink
Czar Kalohol
Miss Fhal
Kaikomako
Tose
Master Tealie
Strathillan
Persuader
Petard
Promulous
Sant Rosaleer
Mythical
Vardo
Bengal
the Oviant
Lady Pract
Sam Wieller
Vo Iedia
Melbeek
My Poland
Clytie
Giovanni
Paregoin
Neilie S
Baron Irvy
Mac
Lord Rae
Lady
Jack
Misie
Flashwood
Wakefil
Bess O
the Barn
Tornado
Noreen
Elvaston
Viceroy
Claremont
Northcote
Opihi
Eulozy
Master Tracey
Prince Randle
Glory
Spinning
Flight
Golden
Way
Jacket
Tahu
Ally
Vinlend
Paragon
Oivyd
English Rose
Master Leslie
the Orient
Lady Origoin
Melbeck
Salaam
Coldatrea
Welter
Stoplink
Gwen
Ambhoise
Hearthen
Silkweb
Ivanoff
Pas Seni
Winchmore
Nellie H
Lord Rue
Baron Ivyy
Lady Jack
Red Ribbon
Wakeful
Eliaston
Princess Rose
Colossis
Prince Warbeck
Tracer
Lovett
Opi
Boldrewood
King
Ashburton County to Meet North Canterbury in Final Domain Match
Marlborough led 18 to 8 as the season ends with a final Domain game between North Canterbury and Ashburton County. Ashburton County selects backs C G Tarp J McPedries P L Om W Fitzgerald W Rennie W Gillingham 8 Culverhouse forwards G Melenzie W Childs R Patterson J Arnst L Osborne M Daily W Pritchard J Wonnacott Emergencies backs W McKenzie A Anderson Thos McDonald forwards J Bouilfant A Stock.
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Domain
North Canterbury
Ashburton
Ashburton Rugby Union
Lwis
C. G. CG. Tarpet
J. McPedries
P. L. Om
W. Fitzgerald
W. Rennie
W. Gillingham
Culverhouse
G. Melenzie
W. Childs
R. Patterson
J. Arnst
L. Osborne
M. Daily
W. Pritchard
J. Wonnacott
W. MecKenzie
A. Anderson
Thos
McDonald
J. Bouifant
A. Stock
Victoria Arrives From Sydney Amid Mountainous Seas
The steamer Victoria arrived from Sydney last night after encountering mountainous seas. A large quantity of water was shipped, but no damage occurred.
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Auckland
Victoria
Sydney
Nightcaps Colliery Disaster Claims Settled Out of Court
The Nightcaps colliery disaster in Dunedin results show compensation totaling £2200 settled out of court. Widows of the miners Carson and Duncan receive £900 each, and Welsh’s children get £400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Nightcaps
Qwiners Carson
Duncan
Fire damages block of shops in Victorian Street
About ten last evening a fire broke out in a block of buildings in Victorian Street owned by Hardhey Bros and occupied by Deacon tgbaceanist Purcell Hardman Curtis and J B Scott. All shops were damaged by smoke and water though adjoining premises were saved. Hardley Bros insured £600 on buildings. tenants uninsured.
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Hamilton
Messrs Hardhey Bros
Messrs Deacon
Tgbaceanist
Purcell
Hardman and Curtis
J. B. Scott
Messrs Gutteridge and Po
Candidates Named for Council Election at Schoolhouse
The notice lists candidates James Stubaolmo and John Ki for council election. It states polling at the Schoolhouse between 9 am and 6 pm on 28 August 1907. Returning Officer F Mainwaring signs the Ashburton notice dated August 22, 1907.
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Ey Conneil
James Stubaolmo
Ohn
Mit
Messrs
Miller
Hinds
F. Mainwaring
Ashburton
Local Grocery Prices and Packed Goods List
A fragmented listing shows various dried fruits jam and fruit products with per unit prices to 1900s standards. Items include currants sultanas raisins prunes figs dates pie fruits jam glass jars and canned fish with price markers.
New Zealand Wins Narrow Third Test in Sydney
In the third and final New South Wales versus New Zealand professional football match, New Zealand prevailed by a converted try to a penalty goal. Messenger led New South Wales with a late score, while Purtill added the key kick. The NZ side then moved on to Melbourne after the game.
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Sydney
New South Wales
New Zealand
New
Wrigley
Messenger
New South
Turtill
Ait
Granville
Melbourne
Ortona
Prize details for multiple awards and coupons
The notice outlines prizes including second prize a cheque of £3 3s or a 58 piece Dinner Set, third prize £2 8s or a mahogany clock, fourth prize £1 11s or a 26 piece Gift Dinner Set, fifth prize cash 1s or a 21 piece China Tea Set, and all others sending 30 coupons receive cash or goods.
Fletcher Bros Advertises Low Prices on Provisions and Supplies
The listing promotes a wide range of goods with claims of the lowest prices and best quality. It includes 56 lb Cane Shiels, Crystals sacks, Roller-Plour 200 lb sacks, Gore Oatmeal, White Rose Kerosene, oats, semolina, salt, Castor Oil, Neatsfoot Oil, and English make gas and tow netting with assorted coil sizes and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer's
Large selection of dried fruits and preserves on offer
An assortment of dried fruits, jams, and preserved fruits from Currents and Green Peas sections. Items include sultanas, raisins, prunes, figs, dates, and various jams and marmalades with prices per pound, per jar, or per tin, plus pie fruits from Frimley and Motueka and green peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultanas
Valencia
Frimley and
Taranaki Beats Wanganui 5 3 In Weekend Showdown
In Wanganui on Saturday afternoon a crowd of about 300 watched Taranaki defeat Wanganui 5 points to 3 in a football match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Taranaki Vs
Taranaki
Auckland V Wellington Match Scores For Wellington Victory
Wellington beat Auckland 12 to 3 in a rugby or football match held in Wellington this afternoon before an estimated crowd of 700 to 8000 people.
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Wellington
Auckland
Canterbury Defeats Otago by 14 Points in Interprovincial
In Dunedin on August 24 Canterbury overwhelmed Otago 14–0. Marlborough beat Nelson in the Nelson match the same day, continuing the interprovincial series.
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Dunedin
Canterbury
Otago
Nelson
Marlborough
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MR Duncan
MR Laurenson
Presa Association
Per Press Association
Sporting
Ashburton County
Jlarita
Inglewenk
Replete
Eoys
Zetland
Numa
Tremulous
Stephisk
Varde
Merrymaker
Mangrove
Volodia
Edwin
Southland
Young
Mongt Peel
Domain Oval
Himal Rep
Ashburton County Council
Manchester Bros
Saunders’ Buildings
East Street
F. Pottar F
Burnett Street
Peire
Elizabeth Shildite
Baker Bros., Undertakers
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Ashburton Yards
Wwe
Ite
Priedlander Bros., Ltd
R. Friedlander
Arcade Labour Bureau
W. Hapwood
Tinwald
OSI
W. Melay
Freserve
Oddfellows’ Hall
Mony Pritchard Bros
Tancred St
L. Oddfellows
Pimkoy’s
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Gq., Ltd
SALE
D. W. McLean
Morgan, Esq
Methven
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asciation OF Ganty., Ltd
W. H. Pearci’s
Thomas
Hildren
W. A. Pearce
Sutton
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
Perea Bros
OW Sutton
W. H. Pearce
Rakaia
Bushling
Triangle Furniture Exchange
Campbell Bros
Odairnbrae
H. M. Jones
Jas. Copland
Chertsey
W. H. Pearch’s
Mulligan
Barford
W. T. Lill
Illowby
Eagw Sutton
Hamits
James Bell
Lismore
D. Butterick
Wakanui
Pritchard Bags
Wy Annee
Prighe
Triwigle
Is & Ash Payor
Chillren
W. H. Ford
T. A Gibson
BH. A. Lloyd
Attetioneer
Righess
Cassell’ Magazine
Weirton’s Ladies
Myra’s
Harrisons’ Dressmaker
Young Ladies’ Journal
Tescheminker’s
Chas, Thomas
East Siraat Ashburton
Pritchard Bros
Bult
Easy Chair
Bright Hiresute
Hartley Vipe
Hartley
Boar Tobacco
Happy Man
Manning
Donald
Burnett Sereet
Metaven Yards Company
Methven Yards Company, Limited
D. Hibbs
A. MacTarlane
Batty
P. J. Mora
Pirst
Fletcher Bros
Frimley and Motueka
S.d
Green Peas
Varraw
Blair
Brad Bean
Mount Cook
Henry Atkinson
Britain’s
Betteridge
Petunia
California
Montauk
Hebron
EL. M. Jonas
H M. Jones
Apou
Direct
Mak
Taranakl
Shes
Hughes Des
G. H. Johnson
City Pork
T. F. Gibson
H. A. Lloyd
Bes Rodston
Frank
Cent
Ashburton Gun Club
Twazipstead
Bublock
PA Tghard “Bros
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