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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement states Mrs H Childs offers a comfortable cottage on nearly a quarter acre, with four-room dwelling and washhouse, suitable for a working man. After a deposit, remaining purchase money can be paid weekly.
The notice markets 30 acres of first class land with buildings, water, near town rail and school. It lists 58 acres in eight paddocks, 40 acres in oats and 190 ploughed for turnips with grass, two dwellings, a sheep farm and fattening country suitable for investment.
David Thomas CG of New Zealand Ltd announces he has disposed of his land and stock auctioneering Woolbroker and general merchant business to the National Mortgage and Agency Co of New Zealand Ltd. He thanks supporters and asks clients to continue with his successors, praising the company’s reputation and fair treatment.
The National Mortgage and Agency Co of New Zealand Ltd announces it has acquired the business previously run by Mr David Thomas in Ashburton and will operate as live stock auctioneers stock and station agents merchants and shipping agents with Mrs F Gerson joining as Ashburton Branch Manager. The company lists branches in Timaru AMAR Dunedin Gore and Invercargill and sets the start date for the new arrangement on September 2.
Wool auction sales are set by Woolbrokers and Buyers at multiple centers. The Addington Wool Store, built last year with expert design, is touted as one of the best lighted and up-to-date facilities in the colonies.
The company offers SAUMS of land at any centre by public auction or private treaty and provides supervision of estates. Its strong financial position supports assisting buyers when needed.
The firm states it keeps a large stock of high quality seeds at low prices and acts as agents for Sutton's and Hurst's celebrated seeds. They have purchased Thomas's Grass Seed Cleaning Plant and will dress seeds for farmers. An up to date dressing plant at Addington Stores handles clovers and other crops.
Our Parliamentary reporter surveys the Wellington session noting the Address in Reply and Budget completed, with Land Laws and Endowment Bills advancing. He predicts the Land and Income Assessment Bill may lead the next steps while tariff reforms provoke debate and timing remains tight.
Rain lifts spirits among farmers and graziers with lamb losses limited by recent weather. In Wakanui paddocks many lambs visible while few deaths occur. Kyle reports 100 lambs with no mortalities. Also notes flax seed and plant trials under Minister of Agriculture in state plots led by Mr McGregor of Wanganui.
Cash buyers of wheat, oats, barley, grass and clover seeds advertise purchasing seeds or acting on owners' account on commission.
The firm offers liberal cash advances against stock such as wool, mutton, lamb, grain and other farm commodities. Advances are available for sale in local markets or for shipment to the United Kingdom or other destinations.
A shop displays ING Wire and standards along with all other Farmers Requisites and Supplies in stools. The ad notes stock including tools and related farming needs available at the stall.
An advertisement lists agents for Shaw Savill Albion Coig Direct Line with mail passenger and cargo steamers London to New Zealand. It mentions McCormick and Deering harvesting machinery Australian Widows’ Fund Life Assurance and various tool brands. It also cites Vacuum Oil Company McDougal Ship Dip National Fire and Marino Insurance and London and Lancashire Fire Insurance.
Abstracted items from 1910s era dispatches note the Kaiser thanking heaven for peace in Hanover, stock declines on London and American markets, a major fire destroying much of Hakodate, and various obituaries and international affairs including Philippines sale talk and Canadian immigration figures.
In London Churchill notes the Transvaal aims to repatriate Chinese at employers’ expense after indentures, with no promise to speed up the process. Pretoria reports General Botha urging unity for a strong nation under the British flag and Jacobsdal figures urging loyal, manly colony behavior.
In Morogeo Morocco on August 27 French and Spanish ministers press Moorish War Minister to enforce the Alge ciras Convention. Lieutenant Casse, a French officer, has been assigned to organize police aboard.
Tangier residents call for dispatch of British warships to the port where only one French and one Spanish cruiser are present.
In the House of Commons Mgr Birrell opposed the Lords amendment to the Evicted Tenants Bill arguing for keeping fair market value and limiting reinstated tenants to 2000. Mr Redmond accused landlords of wrecking Ireland’s settlement hopes and warned that dispossessed planters keep up the land war. The Lords kept a four year limit and the two thousand cap, while prohibiting compulsory purchase from genuine tenants cultivating their holdings.
R D Johnston of Burnett Street offers well overhauled Ladies and Gent’s bicycles at bedrock prices. The notice touts a radical cure for rheumatism and other ailments with a claiming product RHETMO available from chemists and stores at 2s 6d and 4s 6d per house.
The House of Lords approved the Doengsed Wifes Sister Bill on its third reading by 98 votes to 4. Archbishop of Canterbury warned the act may clash with the Church of England law as state and church diverge.
The Times lauds Morley proposed reforms in India including a Royal Commission on centralisation and admin matters. It notes the advisory council of notables, enlargement of Legislative Councils, and adding one or two Indian members to the Council of India in London as outlined in the June blue book.
Secretary of State for India Mr Morley reported a marked improvement in the Punjab and hinted at the early release of exiled agitators if there was confidence they would refrain from renewed agitation.
Sir Henry Primrose, chair of the Board of Inland Revenue, has been appointed chairman of the Royal Commission to study decentralisation in India. The announcement was made at 8.6 a.m. on August 27.
During a Berkshire Downs exercise, the Guards and Lancers collided in formation. One lancer was killed and 20 injured as officers reported General French nearly being ridden down during the charge.
Sir John Morrest resists excessive duties and criticizes British preference plans as hasty and ill considered. Mr Watson argues the tariff lacks thorough review of Tariff Commission reports and favors a balanced approach over one sided preferences.
In the House of Commons Har ald Coz questioned Sir H C Bannerman about easing taxpayers’ cost for the Australian defence squadron. Bannerman opposed, citing different naval maintenance expenses. London reports note exporters split on W Lyne’s preference offer as mischievous or valueless, with some awaiting details.
Reports from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide dated August 28 list Wheat prices per bushel and per ton, กับ oats barley maize bran pollard potatoes and onions across markets. Prices vary by origin including Algerian Tartarian Tasmanian and New Zealand Pink Eye, with meat dairy products also noted.
Fletcher Bros offer cooking wigs dates seeded raisins and prunes at low prices. They also sell mustard and thick pool for modest cost. Muscatel raisins and per pound prunes priced to attract buyers. Historic ad tone with multiple fruit and pantry items.
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