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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

2

R. Hancock Land Agent In Christchurch Note

R. Hancock, land agent, located at 227 Colombe Street in Christchurch.

R. Handcock Colombe Street Christchurch

View in Domain and Memorials on a single card

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.

Domain Hilmarnock Grigg J. Grigg Longbeach Fairfield Freezing Works

Immediate Auction of Dominion Farmland Offers Varied Acreage

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.

P.O Ashburton

Large List of Town Agricultural and Pastoral Properties for Sale

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.

Ashburton Geraldine Temura Timaru Southland New Zealand

Potato blight fears and harvest notes from Ashburton county

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.

Hebron

Ashburton Horticultural Society Rose Show Preview

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.

Ashburton Horticultural Society J. Wy Buxton Fipowa Nursery

Rheumo Boosts Rheumatism Cure Claim by Plumber John Abbott

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.

Supreme Court Auckland Justice Denniston Jim B. Hart New Zealand Jahn Abbott New Plymouth Plymouth Epa John Abbott Ney

Cadets Encampment Set for Rangiora Showgrounds

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.

North Canterbury Ashburton Defence Department Rangiora J.R T Purchase Adams Christchurch Rani Loveday Fawkins Dri Majoca Shastine JD. Budde M-H.lrb Ethea Ruddo

Temuka Beats Ashburton in South Canterbury Cricket Match

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.

South Canterbury Temuka Ashburton McCaskill Dr Crawshaw

Wool Sales Report Across Markets

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.

London Gislorne Wellington

Wellington bookmakers seek licensing terms at club meetings

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.

Wellington Dee Findlay Racing Conference Dominion Barnett P.S Canterbury Methodist Synod J. T. Pinfold

Boot Polish Ad Claims Quick Weatherwear Care

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.

Thom A athe Beyee a ER fe d ae Som Sd Wa What

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.

Thom London Standard Zanzibar Spain Madrid

Monte Carlo Murder Prisoner Sentenced for Life

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.

Monte Carlo Goold

Goold's wife collapses after sentencing in Monte Carlo 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.

Monte Carlo Goold

Cape Loan Issued in Cape Town at Four Percent

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.

Capetown Cape

Trouble in Zululand and Dinizulu Complaint

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.

Durban Sibindi Natal Eshowe Dinizulu Martinburg Saunders Zululand McKenzie Dinigulu Usutu

Irish Affairs Attny General Slams Cattle-Driving

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.

London Cherry Ireland Wicklow West Africa

Italian Emigration Department Proposes West Australia Remedy

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.

Rome United States Italy Council of Emigration West Australia

Japanese Immigration Stirs Ottawa Demonstration

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.

Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier British Columbia

Reichstag turmoil over Hohenau letters and adjournment

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.

Per Press Association Berlin Ierr Hermann Paasche Diet Reichstag Count Hohenaw Potsdam General von Hinem Count Tohenau Herr Lattman Herr Paasche Herr Harden von Hillem Count Horenau Count Hoke- Ann Count Lynar Social Democrats Herr Baysermann General ‘von Einem General von Einem Prince Bulow Prince Rulow NDON Reuter National Liberals Federal Council Daily Telegraph Herr Pagsche Herr Wetting London The Daily Mail

Money Famine Prompts New Currency Bill Draft in Washington

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.

New York House of Representatives Washington

Supreme Court Sessions In Blenheim and Dunedin

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.

Blenheim Robert Burgess Supreme Dunedin John Hunter Robert Findlay Supreme Court

Unusual Features in Part Heard Wellington Divorce Case

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.

Wellington Justice Button Robert Mather Anderson Alice Mary Anderson Alexander Birnie Anderson Hardman Petisioner Herdman Dunedin Major

All-Red Mail Services Update From Wellington

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.

Wellington Joseph Ward T Wellngton Auckland Joseph New Zealand High Commissioner Canada Australia Eanie Company United States

River reports from Ashburton county rivers

Ashburton county rivers reported in good fishing order this morning. A nor'west wind today may affect conditions by tomorrow.

Ashburton

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