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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
4
A concluding entry recalls Mrs Cassiter predicting happiness as her two beloveds wed. The tale recounts rivalries, secrets about diamonds and a debt paid by a son, and a hopeful note as Cassiter and Gemteude journey on their honeymoon with renewed trust and love.
A massive roburite blast near Annev and Witten caused two major explosions. Fire spread through the mixing room and speaking shed, injuring hundreds and destroying houses in Dortmund. Rescue workers and clergy aided victims as authorities investigated Taovendianism claims. Kaiser provided relief funds.
The Anglican and Presbyterian conference reports unanimous resolutions to accept the Old and New Testaments as faith standards and the Apostles and Nicene Creeds as core doctrine. Baptism and the Lord's Supper to be administered with Christ’s words and instituted elements, with laying on of hands for ordination.
Six stokers were sentenced from forty two days to nine months with two acquittals. The Admiralty reviews all sentences and may suspend modify or annul any of them.
The Marylebone cricket team traveling from London to New Zealand was refused landing at Capetown after a smallpox case occurred nearby. Captain Wynyard, manager, reports the squad is in perfect health. The Corinthia awaits entry into New Zealand tomorrow.
Think it over about cow wealth and milk value. If you lack a good cream separator you may waste 25 to 50 percent of your milk. Alfa Laval is the standard, with prices rising this winter. Buy now and the investment pays for itself by spring. Catalogues mailed free from Struthers and Co. Ltd in Christchurch Dunedin and Invercargill.
Ashburton notices urge public to view Jas Meruor s up to date stock of boots and shoes at Tancred Street. John Orr Co offers 10 lawn mowers sharpened and overhauled with pickup and delivery. Craighead and Berryman announce new summer suits to measure from 45s with guaranteed fit amid high demand before shows.
Sir Joseph Ward opened the Oranton Post Office this afternoon in Invercargill. A public reception followed at the Municipal Theatre where officials praised his work. Ward noted 22,000,000 of Government debentures renewed since April and 760,000 due Saturday, with most renewed. He cited a mill loan of 900,000 subscribed and 100,000 more taken up at par. He spoke on colonial finances and the need to discuss the colour line at the Colonial Conference regarding the Yellow Peril.
Dalgety and Co. report from London dated Nov 29 shows firm trogen lamb prices with demand steady, frozen mutton weak, and River Plate offerings at low prices. Prime Canterbury lamb and mutton quotes listed with heavy and light grades. New Zealand beer forequarters and hindquarters priced.
From Christchurch a correspondent notes limited demand for wheat and subdued market activity. Prices steady with modest business: 3300 bushels wheat at 9 dollars 29d, 1600 Tuscan at 38 1d, 2111 Pearl 3s 2d, 750 Tuscan 3s 2d, 1860 Hunters 3s 1d at Addington. 2400 Hunters at 4s 3d f o b. chaff scarce at 5s 7d for prime quality.
Our Timaru correspondent notes wheat prices steady with limited milling demand. Tuscan Velvet 3s red ghaf 2s 1d to 2s 1d ex store, second grade 2s 7d. Oats show Duos 11d Gatton 10d Danish 1s 6d, with light activity overall.
The Ashburton market shows Wheat and Velvet trading lightly with stores nearly empty. Demand is muted as buyers show little interest and sales rely on last week’s quotations. prices remain unchanged though higher bids are needed to secure supplies.
Mrs J Bannon of 53 Kent Street Sydney testifies that a six year bad leg deemed incurable by doctors and Sydney Hospital healed after using Zam-Buk Balm. She credits rapid wound healing and lasting relief, urging others to try Zam-Buk. The company advertises Zam-Buk at 6d or 9d large size post free from 39 Pitt Street Sydney.
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