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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
7
A London correspondent notes Swiss tourism crashes across winter and summer in wwI era Grindlewald and other resorts. Hotels close with staff far above guests while Engadine guests decline, and neutrality remains amid travel limits and passport hurdles.
The Bank of England reports weaker weekly figures with bullion at 52 million pounds and total deposits near 143.1 million. Reserve ratio stands around 24.61 percent, with government and other deposits totaling over 143.7 million and securities near 126.3 million. Short loans sit at 43 percent and three to six months bills at 63.16 percent. Consols quoted at 57.3.
The note states rail price for prime grade chaff at 95s per ton is above the value for coastal shipment, while retailers in need of supplies may obtain a slightly higher price. It implies regional pricing differences and supply demand impacts without naming people or places.
The Christchurch wool sale second in the series will open Monday at 9 am in Alexandra Hall. Catalogues show 19 101 bales offered, up 3 159 from last year. Firms listing bales include H Matson and Co 135 New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association 4176 Friedlander Bros 637 New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co 720 Pyne and Co 504 Dalgety and Co 3428 National Mortgage and Agency Co total 19 101. A table compares December sale figures from recent years.
The Brisbane report notes a potato shortage with prices rising to 243 per cwt, a peak unseen in 29 years. The scarcity prompts concerns for consumers and distributors as the market tightens across Queensland.
The Prime Minister says wheat export embargo has not raised prices for wheat or flour. Canterbury reports are poor with below average yields, but increased cultivation suggests sufficient domestic wheat. Massey warned southern crops may be low due to late bad weather, risking farmers' drought strain. If a surplus occurs, export to England faces high freight costs and other charges.
The Ashburton Domain Weather Station records for November show a high barometer of 29.09 inches on the 2nd and a low of 28.93 inches on the 8th. Maximum temperature peaked at 50 degrees on the 30th, minimum reached 19 degrees on the 19th, with a low of 4 degrees on the 4th. Rain fell on nine days totaling 2.59 inches, frost occurred on three days, and sunshine hours totaled 207 for the month, up from 164 hours 45 minutes last year.
December 3 reports indicate Prime Minister Poduxsche presented a peakord tines form set for farmers income tax schemes. Some farmers are unsure of calculation methods and how the plan would be adopted. Mr Massey said details would be available at Kreene Bax Offices for farmers who wish to view them.
A fragmented ad touts Nazol tabs for cold and sore throat relief and promotes Officers' Mess Cigarettes as British high grade with no throat irritation. It claims wide availability and a price of AQ doses for 1/6 and references Invicta Mixture and Dreadnought Navy Cut as Rhodesian British specialties.
Canterbury and North Otago crops face a serious outlook as wind and heat reduce surface moisture. The market shows deterioration with potential total failure without immediate rain. Wheat futures firming due to Australia prices rise while local growers withhold grain. potatoes remain plentiful as shipments slow.
December market notes show buyers for next season wheat, with about 2000 sacks sold at quoted prices on trucks. Most growers hold, awaiting harvest results, while oats, chaff, and Velvet and Red Chaifs prices are listed. Potatoes are largely sold out. new tubers from North Island and shipments from Auckland are arriving.
The Ashburton grain market report for the week ended December 3, 1915 notes adverse weather over three weeks affecting crops. Wheat offerings remain restricted as farmers withhold stock hoping for higher prices. Prices seen around 4s to 49s 6d on trucks. Oats supply comes from stores with minor coastal demand. value seen to 8d on rail. Gar Tong Chaf shows large storeholdings making price stability difficult.
Mr James Carr records December rainfall at Rudstone Methven totaling 3.26 inches across 12 days with notable readings on several dates. The period to November 30 1916 totals 22.64 inches vs 34.15 inches last year. Barometer peaked 90.04 on the 18th and 1st, and winds were NW on 20 days SW on three E on four and W on three.
An ad promoting Lifebuoy Soap argues disease spreads via unseen germs in grass and air. It claims Lifebuoy disinfects in baths and cleaning, blocks germs at home, and even in laundry prevents germ spread and keeps clothes germ free.
A short classified note advertises Electric Torches with long life batteries and metal filament lamps at John Orr and Co Bast Street Store. Prices from twenty shillings.
Over 600 jellies sold last year with quality praised. Gur price offered as six packets for 1s by Buxton and Thomas, sole agents.
Eye Horticultural notes a wash to keep roses fruit trees and vegetables free from blight including green and black aphis. Available in cans at the store of John Orr and Ye near the street.
The Christchurch hotel on Manchester Street is renovated and re furnished. Messrs Wi Strange and Foss present a reconditioned establishment. Rooms may be obtained at a daily rate with prompt service by proprietor A Hullett.
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