Scientific expedition reports subantarctic island findings
Inland Invercargill报道介绍亨尼莫亚号载运的研究队回到新西兰南岛, 他们在坎贝尔群岛与奥克兰群岛进行植物动物及地质调查。 Cockayne博士讲述采集的罕见鸟类与植物, Tennant与Fennant描述植物分布与生境适应, 还有对湿地、海岸及树蕨的发现及移栖试验。 研究涉及植物群落、磁力测量、土壤调查、地质记录与昆虫采集等。
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
4
Inland Invercargill报道介绍亨尼莫亚号载运的研究队回到新西兰南岛, 他们在坎贝尔群岛与奥克兰群岛进行植物动物及地质调查。 Cockayne博士讲述采集的罕见鸟类与植物, Tennant与Fennant描述植物分布与生境适应, 还有对湿地、海岸及树蕨的发现及移栖试验。 研究涉及植物群落、磁力测量、土壤调查、地质记录与昆虫采集等。
A well dressed middle aged man was found dead on Waikanae beach with a head wound and a Panama hat in his hip pocket. A blue paper with John Owens Napier was found on him and he is not yet identified. The body may be from a steamer Wailare. Dargaville reports a nine year old drowned at Kaihu Creek. Hawera notes an eight year old boy killed by milking machine belt.
A motor yacht left Collingwood for Farewell Spit lighthouse with passengers including My Bean postmaster and his son. It was last seen anchored at 8 am while a north gale blew. By 9 am it was missing. later reports say the yacht arrived safely back in Collingwood with all aboard.
At the Juvenile Court two boys aged twelve and ten faced eight counts of breaking and entering shops. One boy confessed taking 10 pounds, much of which was thrown into a river. Fifty two keys were found from various premises. Detective Maddern linked the crime to reading Deadwood Dick. Parents pleaded for mercy as the magistrate remanded them to confirm the total amount stolen.
Auckland December 2 The Talisman Consolidated directors declare a dividend of one shilling per share payable December 21. The total paid to date is £165,000. The Waihi Company pays a dividend of 3s 6d per share today and total paid to date is £2,889,482.
Stanley Henry White and Caroline White are granted decrees nisi for desertion. Mary Burns v Thomas Brirne filed for adultery.
December 2 report from Dunedin notes the city licensing Bench warns hotelkeepers about rising juvenile drunkenness, especially on Saturdays. It says those supplying liquor to youths will face severe punishment if allegations are proven.
Nersaher 2 Joseph Henry Jones appeared before Justice Gidge Denniston charged with forging a telegraph money order. The prisoner admitted stealing the funds to fund his marriage. His Honour deferred sentence, stating probation could not be granted except in cases of prior good character.
Crown Tenants Representative in Blenheim announces six nominees for the direct tenant seat on the Land Board under the new legislation. The candidates are Messrs Join Duncan J S Armstrong S M Neville Jas Boyd sen G M Gunn and F B Monk. There are over a thousand Crown tenants in the Marlborough district.
Wellington December 2 The Customs Department announces staff moves across major ports. Carter becomes Wellington Collector replacing retiring Johnston. Eliott shifts from Wanganui to Christchurch. Dickey moves Auckland to Wanganui. Sibyald moves Napier to Dunedin. Nixon moves Timaru to Napier. Colebrook Wellington to Timaru. Reynolds Auckland to first clerk. Rose Wellington to landing surveyor. Walter and Patrick Wellington to landing waiters. Ridings Dunedin to Invercargill replacing retiring McDowell.
A fragmented land catalog lists properties and acreages including Riverside crops, 200 acres, Riverside Good Land 1006 acres in crop, Good Land and Good Homestead notes, Kyle well improved sheep country, and various farm names such as Newlands Dorie Albround Farm and Hinds subdivisions.
The public now accepts the Milking Machine with confidence after years of testing by hundreds of practical farmers. Earlier skepticism gave way to proof of five years of constant use, showing the machine’s reliability. Mac Ewan and Co. Ltd. of Dunedin are sole agents.
Cheapest shop in Ashburton advertises new large consignment of ladies and gents footwear. Bespoke work offered to order with fastest turnaround. Seasonal footwear available with best value claims.
Wellington district leads with Alfred Price £40779 and Robert Gibbons £37920 among top estates certified for stamp duty. Other large amounts appear across Auckland Canterbury and Southland districts with figures ranging from £985 to £40779 for individuals such as Elizabeth Garriel £18875 and Thomas Lower £2857.
The Canterbury Farmers Cooperative Association Limited reports the sale of multiple properties at satisfactory prices. Buyers include W K Macdonald 10 acres Marowei. W B Rowell 98 acres The Sisters estate. Walter Black 22 acres The Sisters estate. J Kelland 446 acres Rangitata with 278 acres leasehold. Kerrytown 68 acres to Thomas Mason. Sutherlands 200 acres to R and J Matthews. Totara Valley 60 acres with homestead to M and S McLeod. Orari 95 acres to Mison Pearse. Milford L I F 8 acres to John Seeler. Opuha Pleasant Point 802 acres to T and G Talbot. Rangitata 300 acres to Jeremiah Connolly Jr. Geraldine section with residence to Montgomery.
London reports unchanged prices for mutton and lamb. New Zealand beef ox forequarters trade at 2 11 16d while River Plate beef ox forequarters reach 2 9 16d amid December market activity.
Wool sales show fleece from Otaii and Wairau at 93d and 94d respectively with strong late rates. Catalogued to date are 44 250 bales, 39 036 bales sold, with occasional lots favouring sellers due to faults.
A London November 30 cable via the High Commissioner reports quiet but steady markets for frozen meat with demand for prime River Plate mutton at 34d per lb and Canterbury brands 34d, North Island 33d. Beef steady with focus on forequarters at 24d. butter prices firm with top New Zealand brands around 118s. Includes Ashburton boot store promotion at Afellor's promising low prices and satisfaction guarantee.
An Otago area user reports kidney trouble and back pain eased by Dr Morco’s Latin Root Pills. The testimonial notes rapid relief from constipation, bowel cleansing, and overall system toning, with ongoing use and wife’s endorsement.
Prices are described as lower than ever at Stock's Reglisation Base for cotwear and shoes. The notice promotes spot cash buyers and lists Stock's Cash Boot Store locations on Bur nett street and near Methven and Christchurch.
A fragment notes a man vainly offering novelty signs on London Bridge as the event waned. It mentions a total of over £21 in Abbey Prizes distributed, though the details are unclear and partially eclipsed in the text.
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