Queen and Victoria Embark for Norway from London
The Queen and Princess Victoria departed from London to Norway aboard the Nimrod steamer, while reports from Ottawa suggest Sir Wilfred Laurier may be offered the Governor Generalship of United South Africa though he declines comment. A terrible mine disaster at Penygrrag Naval colliery claims six lives and injures sixteen after a cage breaks.
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Ottawa
Sir Wilfred Laurier
United South Africa
Wilfred
Methodist Conference
London
Methodist Assembly
Wesleyans
Primitives
Reform Union
Independent Methodists
Naval
Penygrag
Glamorganshire
Latham Breaks Speed and Distance Records in Rheims Tests
Paris August 27 M Latham sets new speed and distance marks in Rheims tests flying a Acrophaning aircraft in strong wind until fuel ends covering 961 miles in 2 hours 18 minutes 10 seconds Comte Lambert in a Wright machine goes 72 miles in 114 minutes M Biennot loses control of his top machine which somersaults but no one is injured Published received August 28 Sydney August 27 Aerial League aims to raise 5000 pounds to match federal funds to spur Australian aerial navigation research
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Paris
Rheims
M. Latham
Comte Lambert
M. Biennot
Sydney
Aerial League
Exiled Russian Official Starts Journey to Yakutsk
M Lopukhin formerly Chief of the Russian Police, sentenced to exile for treason, has begun travel to Yakutsk for his punishment. His wife and brother in law accompany him.
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Per Press Association
ST. Petersburg
M. Lopukhin
Yakutsk
Robbers Attack Persian Village Tower Near Kerman
A message from Teheran reports eight hundred robbers attacking a village near Kerman. Residents have taken refuge in a tower that includes Mr Wright of the Imperial Bank and Mr James of the Indo European Telegraph Company. relief from Tehran is deemed impossible.
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Teeeran
Kerman
Persia
Wright
Imperial Bank
James
Teheran
Cholera Reaches Rotterdam From St Petersburg Steamers
Steamers from St Petersburg have conveyed cholera to Rotterdam, with several fresh cases reported. The dispatch notes authorities escalating health measures as the disease spreads in the port region.
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Per Press Association
Hague
St. Petersburg
Rotterdam
WRECK OF THE WAIPARA AT BRISBANE
The Waipara wreck story notes disciplined crew as boats swung out and fife bells rang. The pilot reboarded, guiding the steamer to a distant beach two miles away with no engine-room invasion. The ship remains safe unless strong northerly winds arise. wool cargo tightens and frozen meat in three holds is damaged.
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Por Press Association
O Copyright
Brisbane
Waipara
The French barque Gael sinks after capsizing near coast
A leak aboard the Gael on August 17 forced the crew to use pumps and buckets as water advanced. A search steamer from Albany was sent while the Gael’s second boat landed safely. After three days at sea the captain’s boat capsized near the coast and the crew reached shore. ship papers were lost.
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Per Press Association
Copsright
Perth
Gael
Albany
Cael
Farrahdene
Gaél
Injuries and Deaths Reported in Gisborne and Wellington
Gisborne reports J Lang seventeen is in a hospital in critical condition after a kick in a Napier v Gisborne Cadets match. In Wellington an inquest into Vincent Ferrara’s death from Lysol poisoning finds insufficient evidence to determine accident or intentional ingestion. a whisky flask was found with the Lysol bottle.
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Gisborne
Napier
Gisborne Cadets
J. ©. Lang
Wellington
Vincent Ferrara
Auckland
Wheat and wool markets show inactivity amid harvest uncertainty
The London wheat market is very inactive as buyers await harvest outcomes. Australian cargoes weigh on the market while prices slip for butter and cheese remain firm. Bradford wool holds firm with Forties and forties-sixes at steady levels. other limits show variable rates across Australian and New Zealand grades.
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Por Press Association
London
New Zealand
Glasgow
Gartons
Bradford
Rabbit sales open with strong competition and steady pricing
The sale started with robust bidding as nearly all rabbits found buyers at an average price. The brisk activity indicated solid demand and favorable market conditions for sellers and bidders alike.
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London
Auckland Auction Offers Lands and Dwellings in Ashburton District
On August 28 the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association sold 71 acres 11 perches in the Ashburton district from Mr Thomas Pennal’s property to W J Moses at 25 shillings per acre. Also sold at the mart in Cameron Street East a dwelling of four rooms with outbuildings to Mr BR Nealon for 292 pounds on Mrs Chisnall’s account. A Mrs Bright property sale was passed at reserve.
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New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Supreme Court
Ashburton
Christchurch
Thomas Pennal
Willowby
W. J. Moses
H. Stephenson
Chisnall
Cameron Street
BR. Nealon
Bright
Shooting match on Ashburton range yields trophy winners
A Thursday shooting event at the Ashburton range awarded trophies from Lieutenant Bhinden for 600 yard shots. Principal competitors included LA Cory, Corporal Stormer, Trooper Mawson, Lieut Bhinden, Trooper Ashton, Sergeant Major Christian, Sergeant Harper, Corporal Dobson, Q Master Ser Anderson, Trooper Hansen, and Corporal Croy. Three Swede turnips weighing about 17 pounds are on display at Messrs Friendlander Bros West Street, grown on Max Friedlander’s farm at Mudendale. The land used 150 pounds of superphosphate per acre and reflects the fidelity of Mudendale soil, once part of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company.
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Ashburton Range
Bhinden
Stormer
Mawson
Ashton
Christian
Harper
Dobson
Anderson
Hansen
Croy F
Messrs
Friendlander Bros
West Street
Max Friedlander
Waimami
Mdendale
Mudendale
Midendale
New Zealand and
Australian Land Company
Southland
Leases Sold By Auction By Ashburton County Council
The Ashburton County Council through The National Mortgage and Agency Company disposed by auction several leases. Leases at East and Moore streets to W J Moore for 39 pounds, Victoria street to G W Andrews for 9 pounds, plus parcels at Lismore 80 acres to James Bell for 3 pounds 10s, Green street 944 acres to J Henderson. Hackthorne road 44 acres was not sold.
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The
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
East and
Moore
W. J. Moore
Victoria Street
G. W. Andrews
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Ashburton
Lismore
James Bell
Pat Greenstreet
J.henderson
Hackthorne Road
Weekly Stock and Produce Sales at Havelock Street Market
Mr H Stephenson's weekly sale drew good attendance despite poor weather though entry was below average. Poultry prices ranged hens 1s 6d to 3s, roosters 1s 9d to 3s 6d. pigs suckers and weaners 1s 5 6d to 14s 6d, porkers 3s 6d. Produce included potatoes 8s 6d to 4s 6d per bag, carrots 1s 6d to 8s, onions 3d per lb. fruit apples 2d to 3d per lb. meat lamb 3d per lb, mutton 1d 4d, bacon 3d per lb.
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Havelock Street
H. Stephenson
Farmers Co operative weekly sale hampered by weather
Fair attendance at the Farmers' Co operative Association sale saw trading constrained by poor weather. Prices ranged from hens at 2s to 4s per pair for poultry and various figures for pigs including weaners and sows. Produce items such as potatoes 4s to 5s per sack and wheat 6s to 18s per sack were listed. An Arcade auction mart sale by Messrs H Matson and Co featured spirited bidding and prices at market levels.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Arcade Auction Mart
Messrs H. Matson
Estate officials call for complete unreserved sale of stock
Deputy Official Assignee directs an estate sale of live and dead stock. The notice states a full unreserved sale to proceed, listing the stock to be offered and requiring participation from interested bidders.
Grocers Advertises Mixed Imported Foods and Staples
A dense list of товаров including fruits like Amalia Currants Sultaway Raisins and dates, figs, prunes, peaches and apricots. Also notes baking supplies such as Cream of Tartare soda borax and citric acid, cleaning goods, jams from Kirkpatrick’s, preserved fish and pineapple tins, cornflour, condensed milk and safety matches. Prices shown per pound per tin and per case, with varied batch sizes and brands.
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Ashburton
Ilb
Weather Report Describes Persistent Rain and Spring Hopes
The article notes overnight and ongoing rain causing muddy streets and pools, but warmth supports ewes and lambs. It highlights signs of spring with blooms, green willows, and rapid grass growth, while farmers report open winter, light frost, and substantial rainfall to date. In Invercargill farmers anticipate continued rain, and Yates reports easterly winds and a rising barometer with cooler weather possible.
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Christchurch
Invercargill
Yates
Floods Swamp Marlborough Roads and Bridges
Heavy rain drenches Marlborough causing widespread flooding. Nelson Road arrives late, cannot cross the Wairau River ferry and returns to Blenheim. The new ferry bridge won’t be ready for traffic for several weeks.
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Per Press Association
Blenheim
Nelson
Wairan River
Trafic
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N.Z
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H. HH. Sharplin
Shepherd’s Bush Survey District
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Friedlander Bros., Ltd
MR S. Ross
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Sam
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Overdale
Pendarvis
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ik. G/ STAVELEY
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Frank Rule
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Aring Square
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Robert Gilmour
Longbeach
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Teavee Newman
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M. Watson
Thoma Ashburton
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National Mortgage & Agency
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E.L. Rame
Farmers’ Co-Op
T. Bullock
Burnett Street
W. Marsden
Hinds
D. McKenzie
Ghairian Hinds School Committee
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Dani
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Gi Holmes
Cheras
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Iin
YHE
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Westminster
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Ryland
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Canterbury
Eam
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Lily
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Motueka
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A'S & Tina
Star
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Brown & Co
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Highlander
Nestle’s Milk
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May
Ocaria
Japan
Rica
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Day and Martin’s ‘Blacking
Don Keen
Per
Oddfellows’ Hall
W. Z. Ferriman
Methven Public Hall
Mes W. Morgan
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
J. B. Christian
Methven Racing Club
Ams
Marlborough
Sare
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