R. Hancock Land Agent In Christchurch Note
R. Hancock, land agent, located at 227 Colombe Street in Christchurch.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
R. Hancock, land agent, located at 227 Colombe Street in Christchurch.
The card shows views in Domain including Hilmar nock Weeping Willows in the background and scenes of the Fallen Troopers Grigg Memorial and Post Office. Also featured are a view of the Hospital and the residence of the late J Grigg Esq Longbeach and a view of Fairfield Freezing Works.
Property sale presents 8 to 200 acres belts near Ashburton with 40 acres sown, 120 acres in turnips, 80 acres rape, plus oats and grass. Includes house, 5-stall stable, chaff house and workshop with chaff shed. Price 9 pounds per acre. Inspection flexible. contact J E Winsilge and Co.
A dealer offers a large list of town agricultural and pastoral properties for sale. He invites intending purchasers and cites ASHBURTON GERALDINE TEMUKA TIMARU and SOUTHLAND districts, offering to advise on suitable properties nationwide as sub-agent for the listings.
A Ashburton Guardian report surveys potato crops amid suspected blight in the county. Tops darken and wither on Early Rose and Beauty of Hebron, with rainless winds hindering yields. Observations cover Wellington trade, haymaking, dairy payouts, and local court and social notices.
The annual rose show under the Ashburton Horticultural Society opens in the Arcade sale-room tomorrow. Local entries are growing as the secretary expects more by evening when entries close. J Wy Buxton of fipowa Nursery has 14 feet of tabling for exhibition and Springfield estate blooms are set for display. Despite unfavourable weather, exhibitors prepare to show blooms at their best.
John Abbott of New Plymouth extols Rheuma in a letter dated July 6 1907 praising Rheumo as the best remedy for arthritis and rheumatic gout. He says he has used other remedies and urges storekeepers to stock Rhenino at 2s 6d and ds 0d for sale.
About 400 cadets under Major J.R. purchase and another 400 under Major Adams will encamp at Rangiora showgrounds starting Wednesday. The Defence Department cites expense and will not hold the planned Ashburton camp, with officers inspecting Saturday to finalize arrangements and prizes promised by Mr D Budde MHR.
Temuka won by 99 on first innings at Temuka led by McCaskill and Crawshaw who added 101 for the partnership while Ashburton fell for 59. Ashburton improved in a second innings but were far behind as McCaskill dominated bowling with multiple wickets.
Reports from London Gisborne and Wellington detail a day of mixed wool trading with keen competition in London merino prices more steady while Gisborne sees no sales as growers ship to London. Wellington notes overall value declines despite some fine lots drawing demand.
In Wellington a delegation of leading bookmakers met with officials of the Wellington Racing Club to discuss licensing terms for meetings. A mutual compromise is considered possible. A letter to the Racing Conference chair urges urgent conference between racing authorities and bookmakers, with licensing fees and rules on gambling discussed.
The snippet advertises A branded boot polish for leather footwear. It touts spreading ease and fast polishing while claiming weatherproofing and preservation of shoe material.
United Press Association notes December 6 7 54 reports on Foraker’s presidential candidacy French military plans for Algeria conscription mutiny at Zanzibar German aid from warships muting Spain royal return vegetables fibre in wool and packing issues Japanese emigration pooling schemes and other items including a Manchester boxing club collapse murder verdicts Australian wine exhibition plans and plague combat methods.
In Monte Carlo on December 5 the court found extenuating circumstances for Goold and sentenced him to imprisonment with hard labour for life. His wife received the death penalty in the same case.
On December 5 in Monte Carlo Goold showed no emotion on the sentence while his wife reacted with violent hysteria and protestations of innocence. Observers think her sentence may be commuted.
South Africa Cape Town December 5 reports the Cape issuing a loan of a million pounds at four percent interest with a minimum of ninety five pounds.
Durban December 5. Government violence in murders of loyal natives signals plan to force natives into a camp and trigger a general rising. Chief Sibindi protected. Dinizulu ill with swollen legs and offered to go to Martinburg. Saunders met McKenzie as 200 police monitor Usutu ahead of main force. Government aims to end the intolerable situation with Colonel McKenzie in command.
London December 5 Mr Cherry Attorney General for Ireland while prosecuting a case at Wicklow described cattle driving as worse than anything done among the savages in West Africa.
Rome reports a large emigration reversal from the United States due to the financial crisis. It is expected Italy will face 300000 additional unemployed this winter. The Council of Emigration in Rome approves emigration to West Australia as a remedial measure.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier urged balance in policy during a large Ottawa rally. He condemned British Columbia's anti Oriental prejudice and stated he would not threaten the British and Japanese alliance, asserting cautious consideration of immigration matters.
Berlin reports Reichstag debate on Count Hohenau compromis ing letters, General von Einem’s reply, and adjournment amid Bloc frictions. Prince Bulow warned against government policy collapse. taxation and deficits debated by National Liberals and others.
A House of Representatives committee in Washington is drafting a second currency bill to address the financial shortage. The move aims to stabilize the economy amid the money famine.
December reports from Blenheim show Robert Burgess admitted on robbery with violence in the Supreme Court. In Dunedin John Hunter alias Robert Findlay was sentenced to six months for horse stealing after pleading guilty in the lower court yesterday.
A partially heard divorce petition before Mr Justice Button involved Robert Mather Anderson and Alice Mary Anderson. Evidence showed alleged improper conduct by Anderson with Alexander Birnie. Proceedings were adjourned for further evidence after disputed testimony about cohabitation and hair cutting. A separate Major v Major case saw a desertion petition granted to be made absolute in three months.
Premier Wellington reports no new progress on All-Red air services. New Zealand plans to join a satisfactory Canada Australia service, but no advances have occurred. The American steam service awaits U S government decision on subsidies to extend its New Zealand run.
Ashburton county rivers reported in good fishing order this morning. A nor'west wind today may affect conditions by tomorrow.
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