Live Sheep and Cattle Auction Highlights at Addington
Christchurch reports a bustling Addington sale with 3500 fat sheep and 2200 tora sheep plus 435 cattle and 354 pigs. Prices varied. best steers reached £8 to £9 170s, cows £7–£8, store sheep and pigs showing solid demand though some buyers held back. Quality among fat lambs was mixed with light wethers and hoggets common. woolly merino wethers fetched 16s to 17s 4d.
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Geral dine Stock Saleyard Sale Yields Mixed Auction
At the Geral dine Farmers Saleyards yesterday a fair crowd attended. Sheep and forward wool sold but at modest prices. Pigs saw a strong sale with decent numbers, prices to 7s 6d for weaners and 15s 6d for porkers. Cattle were not present. Old ewes sold at 9s 3d.
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United Market Auction Report from August Selling
Auction at Burnside Market yarded 2703 cattle half prime with strong demand and steady week prices. Best bulls 9 pounds 15 shillings to 11 pounds, mediums 7 10s to 9, lights 6 to 7 5s, sows and heifers 7 5s to 82 6d, mediums 5 2s 6d to 6 16s, old sows 3 10s to 10 2. Fat sheep 1779 noted crossbred wethers good to prime with prices firm to slightly higher, best 18s to 20s 5d, medium 17s to 17s 6d, crossbred 16d to 17s 6d. Pigs 508 penned. slip and store sale disappointing with suckers 6d to 10d, alips 12s to 16s, stores 16s to 21s, porkers 22s to 60d, baconets 5 5s to 4 2s, heavies 60.
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Railway tariff grievances fuel Ashburton protest
Local merchants and residents accuse steep and uneven freight charges from Lyttelton to Ashburton and Timaru to Ashburton, arguing the system handicaps business and fosters higher Christchurch prices. A request to Hon G Ward seeks relief and fairer rates amid varied port charges and cross-town routing.
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Boers Driven Back After Delmanatha Bergendal Clash
Cable reports say General Buller’s forces push northward against the Boers at Delmanatha and Bergendal. The battle, a major war effort, sees Kruger's camp possibly retreating toward Pilgrims Rest as supplies and ammunition are noted at Lydenberg.
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Local and General News Highlights
Ashburton reports include John Holmes, ex Ashburton County Council, in town. Captain Edwin wired today. Weather warns strong winds and low visibility. Hawera hosts Taranaki vs Wellington football, Wellington wins 9 to 8. Rumor lists Lieutenant-Colonel Robin as future Forces Commandant in New Zealand. Tinwald Sports Club meeting postponed pending arrangements.
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The Crisis in China Hints at Global Powers Involved
Cable dispatch from August reports forces near Pekin clashing with Chinese troops, American cavalry routing attackers and casualties. Russian and French actions appear to shape the siege, with German and Japanese movements noted and Li Hung Chang detained.
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Sheep Lambing Estimate Sparks Editor Letter
Rosset Keyniecon, shepherd in charge, questions a reported lambing rate of 125 percent from Parmerpton North. He notes ewes are only mid lambing and warns such estimates may mislead owners by counting deaths or dry ewes differently. He asks how the figure was calculated.
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Gulf Stream heat explained by ocean circulation not rocks
A reader submits a rebuttal to D Oliver's idea of heated submarine rocks causing the Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream is described as a surface water flow from the Gulf of Mexico driven by solar energy, winds, and Earth rotation, with warming effects on the northern hemisphere.
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Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill Passed in Council
United Press Association dispatch from Wentington reports the council meeting at 2:30 PM where the Imprent Supply Bill No 3 and the Supreme Court Judge Appointment Bill were read a first time. An amendment to read the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill a third time was rejected 13 to 1. the bill was then read a third time and passed. The council adjourned at 5:30 PM.
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Bank of New Zealand Officers’ Guarantee and Provident Association
Wellington House Debates and Mortgagees Bill Progress
Proceedings in Ellington at 2:30 pm note Leave of absence for Mr Colvin. Wellington Basin Reserve Bill read. Petition from wine makers in north Auckland referred back. Amendments debated on Sales by Mortgagees Bill, including public disclosure of arrears and capital, with MPs Ward Napier Mackenzie and others arguing for creditor protections and debtor fairness. House adjourned after progress reported.
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Brutal assault and robbery near Springfield on the Kowai River
A group returning from racegoers near Christchurch attacked two men on the Kowai bank, wounding Stewart and robbing him of about £14 while another man Missed coins. Ted aided, both victims rushed to Springfield. Grogan and Moleane charged at Christchurch Police Court with the robbery and remanded until September.
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War dispatches from the Transvaal August reports
London reports battle updates on August 28 29 with Major General Ridley and 250 Youomanry repulsed at a farmhouse near Winburg and General Buller seizing Bergendaal northwest of Dalmanatha. Frost observed in Dalmanatha. Troops in good health while raids continue in Senekal Bethlehem and Brandwater areas.
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Croquet Golf: A New Hybrid Game Emerges
A naval officer Lieutenant Honey Moores devises croquet golf a hybrid pastime blending golf and croquet. Played on variable lawn courses with wickets and a combined club mallet, players aim for the fewest strokes while embracing long and short drives and precise shots.
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