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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
2
David Thomas of the National Mortgage & Agency Co of N Z Ltd announces the sale of his land and stock auctioneering woolbroking and general merchant business to the National Mortgage and Agency Co of N Z Ltd. He thanks supporters and urges continued patronage of his successors, asserting the buyer’s reputable standing and fair treatment.
Sarah Elizabeth Smith wife of William Matthew Smith of Lovelife died at age 33 at her uncle's residence on McMurdo Street Tinwald on August 80th. The notice records the deceased as beloved.
Ashharon Buching Sieh eT Veriat tt PravaALEnir event dated August 2 1907 is noted with ambiguous names and minimal readable detail. The fragment appears to be a bureaucratic or notice item possibly relating to ownership rights or legal proceedings.
A morning frost was recorded at the Domain weather station. Court actions and repairs to the Rangi Tata railway bridge are reported. Hare drives, stock movements, and social events occupy pages amid local politics, schooling notices, and community announcements from Ashburton and surrounding areas.
The National Mortgage and Agency Co of New Zealand Ltd announces acquisition of Mr David Thomas’s Ashburton business and welcomes Mr T I Gibson as Ashburton Branch Manager. The firm will continue as live stock auctioneers stock and station agents merchants and shipping agents with branches in Christchurch Timaru Oamaru Dunedin Gore and Invercargill.
Wool auction sales of wool set for fixed dates at multiple centres. The Addington Wool Store, built last year with top expert input, is noted as well lit and up to date.
The firm undertakes SATS of land at any centre by public auction or by private treaty and also offers supervision of joint ventures. It highlights the company’s strong financial position as a key advantage in assisting buyers when required.
Local merchants promote a wide stock of Button's and Hurst's seed with low rates. They announce ownership of Thomas's Grass Seed Cleaning Plant and offer seed dressing on farmers' account. A modern dressing plant is available at Addington Stores for clover seeds and related dressings.
Cash buyers state readiness to purchase oats barley grass and clover seeds or to undertake sales on owners' account on commission.
An advertisement offers liberal cash advances on stock wool mutton lag grain and other goods for local markets or shipment to the United Kingdom or elsewhere. The notice signals flexible financing for traders and dealers seeking immediate liquidity.
IN G WIRE STANDARDS and all other warmers requisites and supplies kept in stock.
A compiled notice lists transportation, machinery, and insurance firms including Shaw Savill and Albion, McCormick and Deering, Australian Widows Fund, Planets, vacuums, McDougall sheep, and several fire and marine insurers. The items appear as entries in a directory-like advert or catalog.
Local barristers and solicitors led by Mr C. W. Purnell gathered at the Courthouse to honor Clerk of the Court Mr W. Tayler who departs for Timari with a testimonial of esteem. A short address praised Tayler’s courtesy and efficiency, and he returned thanks for the support of Ashburton’s legal community.
In Wellington on August 29 the Ashburton member sparred with the Chairman of Committees during a debate. He attempted to speak multiple times and, after being told to sit, claimed the process was unfair. The incident escalated with calls for withdrawal and potential disciplinary action.
In the Supreme Court Christchurch before Ms Justice Chapman Donald Cameron sues Robert Waugh and Charles Reid for 50 pounds damages and an injunction over a drain alleged to be artificial draining onto the plaintiff’s land. Reid contends the drain is a natural water course with springs. defence evidence is closed and the case is to be considered after a site inspection.
A strong turnout at the Methven stock sale saw a fairly average entry, mostly stores, pass through with prices improving on the last sale. Pasture prospects brighten demand as farmers run understocked, with sheep crossbred and breeding ewes fetching higher rates while cattle and pigs sold well.
Auckland August 29 The Realisation Board sought to show roads in the Wai ton estate were dedicated as public roads. The Richland Supreme Court found no evidence of actual or formal dedication and left the matter for appeal with the Lands Transfer Act interpretation, noting plan deposits do not prove dedication.
London August 29 ex Australian cricketer Tarrant led Middlesex bowling with 115 wickets at an average of 15. He also scored 1034 runs at 38.
Auckland representatives lost 8 to 5 to South Canterbury in Timaru. The ground was good but heat hindered play. Earlier in Timaru Auckland also faced defeat. weather affected players. In a separate Weston match a local team beat a mixed Dakatore Club side 9 to 6 with Henry Page Childs and Thomas contributing tries and a conversion.
Trier's new ship Nerchana has been launched at Belfast. The report notes other international items including a Brussels sugar convention act extending the union five years from Sept 1 1968 with safeguards on re export of bounty fed sugar and no strategic value in landing the Pacific cable at Fanning Islands and Honolulu. Obituary mentions Nelson Morriss. tennis results from Hamburg Cup final. a Washington conference invitation from Roosevelt and Diaz to Central American Republics on pan peace.
August 29 report from Capetown notes eight Hottentots from Reitfontein attacked a German patrol near Blumpyets injuring a corporal. Chief Morenga, having crossed into German South West Africa, has returned to British territory.
A Senate appointed commission denounces poor coordination among naval branches after the Jena battle ship explosion on March 12. It states constructors were unaware of the powder’s nature and notes ships’ magazines stored adjacent to hot compartments.
Paris reports two battalions from Gran have been ordered to reinforce General Drude in response to events linked to Mulai Hafid's elevation to the sultanate of Marakesh. The note says Drude's instructions remain unaltered.
General Drude commands 6000 men including 500 Spaniards in Morocco. Mulai Hafid writes to offerats and notables at Mazagan describing Mulai Abdul Aziz policy as rainins to Morocco. He recalls French occupation of Wida and notes Sultan's inaction. Rafid declares intention to grant satisfaction to France for Dr Mauchamp case and urges peaceful relations with all Powers.
In Mazagan on August 29 Mulai Hafid was proclaimed Sultan as former officials agreed to stay in office. He ordered all government arms and ammunition at Mazagan despatched to Marrakesh.
London dispatch reports Mulai Hafid’s strong letter and proclamation as sultan. He has summoned the Shawi tribes allied to the French to march on Marrakesh, signaling a shifting balance as Tanger’s correspondent notes promising tranquility amid crisis.
Fifteen suspects, including Mr McKenna a Southern Division Longford candidate, are committed for trial in Longford on cattle driving charges. An inflammatory speech was delivered by McKenna.
The Milltown Galway branch of the Irish National League resolved that a deputation should wait on order holders to ask them to surrender land in November before stronger measures are used to oppose an unpopular class.
London dispatch reports Mr L Guinell representing West Meath North urging a meeting at Dunstanghlin Meath to clear the ranches quickly to reduce police presence.
An advertisement extols Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for colds and coughs while noting it will not cure broken legs neuralgia temper squints or cure working men or toffs. The copy targets general health issues with a humorous mock claim.
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