Private Sale Listings Cover North Canterbury District
A large 1900s era advertisement lists private sales across North Canterbury and surrounding districts. It details varied properties including 3 acres with 43 paddocks near railway, 720 acres sheep farms, dairy and orchard sites, multiple parcels with significant water, 7 room dwellings, stables, sheds, and farm improvements. Agent R Y Ferguson of Timaru Temuka and Geraldine districts fields inquiries.
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Ashburton
Tinwald
Allenton
Ephemera Sun Data For December Gridded
The text provides a December ephemeris with moon phases and times. It lists First Quarter at 4 68 am, Last Quarter at 6 20, and New Moon at 8 9 30 am, highlighting lunar cycles and approximate rise indicators.
London Wool Market Ends Day Ten With Firm Rates
The wool sales closed firm with Merino and crowsbred medium well maintained. Coarse greasy crowsbreds traded about five percent below opening rates. Total sales reached 49,500 bales for home use, 84,600 for the Continent, 1,500 for America, and 1,700 held over. The Acece portion of the Petatio clip averaged 221d.
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London
Continent
America
Frozen Meat Market Quotations From Lonpor
The Frozen Meat Trade Association lists Canterbury New Zealand crossbred wethers and maiden ewes in light medium and heavy weights with prices per pound, along with North Island and River Plate sheep and beef quotes. Prices remain unchanged for lamb and beef.
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Lonpor
Frozen Meat Trade Association
Smithfield
New Zealand
Canterbury
Dunedin
Southland
North Island
Weather and markets wrap up varied local notes
Weather forecast warns strong to gale winds from north to west with rain and glass fall. The North Otago Times reports wheat sales: 1 000 sacks Velvet at 37d, 200 sacks at 33 7d, delivered a 6 mill. Stores note shortages of shenrora and other items at Mount Peel and Orari Gorga stations. Library funds allocation to be paid February 6. claims due January 30. Property sales listed include T Young’s boat business, Tinwald Brick Works, and A A Carson’s residence. A euchre night at Riverside ends with dancing and prizes. temperance teaching urged in Belfast schools.
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Weatuer
Edwin Wires
North Otego Times
Shenrora
Mount Peel
Orari Gorga
F. Ferriman
T. Young
F. A. Vincent
Featherston
Riverside
W. Anderson
M.C
D. Skilling
Prine
Hugh Anderson
Hibernian Band of Hope Union
Belfast
Algernon Coote
Bart
J. J. Hazlett
Starkie
National Education
Reform agitation in Russia slows as unions bow to eight hour day
United Press Association reports labor organizations in Russia and Moscow have waived claims to an eight hour day until better prepared. They also choose to avoid partisan strikes. The move signals cautious reform amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Peterspune
Moscow
Exodus from St Peters burg spreads across regions
General Mukshiivitch named Governor General of Saratoff with instructions to continue Sukharoff’s mission. Thirty thousand residents of St Peters burg have migrated to Finland and elsewhere since September. Polish radicals urge Warsaw Archbishop to resign, accusing him of reactionary stance. Harbin mutineers kill many officers.
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St. Perenssurs
Mukshiivitch
Saratoff
Sukharoffs
St Petersburg
Finland
Warsaw
Harbin
Farther Railway Strikes Across Baltic Provinces
Reports from Manchuria state all messages are censored as railway workers in Samara Statoust Riga and Orloff strike in protest against martial law. Officers of the reserve are barred from returning to Russia.
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Russia
Samara
Statoust
Riga
Orloff
Work Ag
Baltic
General Strike Approved and Labour Turmoil Abroad
Workmen across provinces approve a January general strike as Moscow unions clash with government telegraph restrictions. Count de Witte reinstates postal workers, ending the postal strike but telegraph communication remains down. The St Petersburg State Council abolishes printed press restrictions amid market jitters as Russian securities fluctuate in Paris.
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Pevernasuré
Dac
Railway Union
Moscow
Moscow Union
London
St. Petersburg
the Times
Count de Witte
Reuter
State Council
St. Patersburg
Paris
DRAUGHT HORSE JUDGING AT GORE SHOW AND LOCAL NEWS
Mr Joh Small of Wheatstone judged draught horses at the Gore A and P Show. Potato disease has appeared in Styx and Papanui districts. Mr G Jesson jeweller Burnett Street has a fine assortment of Christmas novelties. Messiah Strange and Co Limited hold a final clearance sale with details in the circular accompanying this issue.
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Joh Small
Wheatstone
Gore A. and
Styx
Papanui
Jesson
Burnett Street
Messiah. Strange & Co., Ltd
Ashburton Scottish Society Completes Inaugural Year
The Ashburton Scottish Society reports a successful first year with a substantial credit balance and enough pipes to outfit a Pipe Band. Members celebrate a well supported fancy bazaar and look forward to lectures on Scottish life and literature in the future.
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Ashburton
Eoud
Ashburton Scottish Society
Scotland
Oddfellows Parade and Sermon At St Stephen’s Church
Loyal Ashburton Lodge members led by the Temperance Band marched from their hall to St Stephen’s Church for a Reform sermon by Rev. J Whitehouse. He preached on walking in the light and the duties and benefits of mutual aid societies, urging young men to join and labor for others. The large congregation listened attentively as the preacher urged brotherly love.
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Ashburton
M.A
Temperance
St Stephen's Church
J. Whitehouse
Run on Russian Savings Banks Feared
Moscow reports grave danger of a bank run as Radicals allegedly press depositors to withdraw funds. Credit lines tighten and officials urge calm to protect savings.
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St Petersuore
Russia
Grey denies Times unauthorised interference in policy
Sir Edward Grey declares that The Times information was unauthorised and false. He rejects claims that Sir Vr. Campbell is involved while Hamerning declines to comment on a move to the Foreign Office.
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Saxpos
Edward Grey
the Times
Vr. Campbell. Hamerning
Torias
Times
Foreign Office
Chamberlain Praises Balfour In Oxford Speech
Mr Chamberlain in Oxford delivered a warm eulogy for Mr Balfour saying he never differed in principle. He predicted Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman would pursue Home Rule by instalments.
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London
Chamberlain
Oxford
Balfour
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Honours Conferred in Balfour Ministry
Sir Michael Hicks-Baach is made Viscount and C. T. Ritchie, Sir William Walrond, and Sir Alfred Harmaworth become Barons. Clement Kinloch Cooke and J Henniker Heaton receive distinguished orders. The ministry grants two Viscounts, seven Barons, five Privy Counsellors, eleven Baronets, and fifteen Knights.
Diplomatic Changes Announced Across Europe
Sir Arthur Hardinge is transferred to Brussels and C A Spring Rice becomes Ambassador at St Petersburg succeeding Hardinge. Sir George Bonham, formerly British Minister at Belgrade, is transferred to Barne in the latest diplomatic changes.
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Toupon
Dec
Arthur Hardinge
Teharan
Brussels
C. A. Spring Rice
St Petersburg
George Bonham
Belgrade
Barne
New Ministry Names Circulated by Campbell Bannerman
London December 10 Sir H Campbell Bannerman submits cabinet names to King Edward with seals to be exchanged Monday The Observer lists the forecast including Premier Sir H Campbell Bannerman Lord Chancellor Sir Robert Reid Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Gray Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Asquith Secretary for India Mr John Morley Secretary for War Mr R B Haldane Colonial Secretary Lord Elgin First Lord of the Admiralty Ord Tweedmouth Home Secretary Mr Herbert Gladstone
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the Admiralty
Ord Tweedmouth
Herbert Gladatono
Mr Balfour Speaks On Government Retention Policy
Mr Balfour spoke to 500 constituents outlining why the Government should retain office until the Anglo Japanese treaty is concluded. He warned the Liberals against destroying South African industries and urged unity to support Unionist policy and a strong imperial stance. A resolution of confidence in Mr Balfour was carried by acclamation.
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Loxpon
Balfour
Untess
Newcastle
Mr Gladstone
South Africa
Lord Elgin
LoYper
Becaus
Mr Balfour
Counter Revolution Rumor From St. Petersburg
Persistent rumors in St. Petersburg claim authorities plan a counter revolution if they can rely on most of the army. The note mentions a date and time of 7.15 am on December 11 and cites Peterstore as a source. The report reflects unverified speculation about political upheaval.
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St. Petersburg
Local notices and district updates from Ashburton
The weekly stock market at Linwald yards. District Court sittings in Ashburton on March 6 June 5 September 4 and December 4 1906 for civil business. River reports show the Raba dirty the Ashburton upper clear and the Opihi discoloured. Land tax reminders warn 10 percent added to unpaid land or mortgage taxes after December 14. Local option poll in Ashburton may be legally upset per five Christchurch and one Timaru lawyers. Good Templars attend funeral of late Bro Sucker with service by Rev Westbrooke. Mr C A C Hardy noted for his walking stick collection and other hobbies. Rheumo advertisement claims cure for rheumatism gout sciatica and other ailments with a bottle sold.
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Wesgar Stoox Marger
Linwald
District Court
Ashburton
Christchurch
Timaru
Civil action over account balance at Christchurch court
Pyne and Co sue William and Martha Stubbs of Rakaia for 281 pounds 10 shillings, alleging stock transactions and commissions from 1899 to 1905. The judge called it an accounts matter and referred to the Registrar for final settlement.
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Supreme Court
Christchurch
Justice Denniston
Pyne and Co
Lane
William Stubbs
Rakaia
Martha Stubbs
Stubbs
Pyna
Mutinies and unrest ripple through European troops
Report from St Petersburg notes the 14th naval battalion arrested for mutiny and sent to Kronstadt. Warsaw infantry mutinies and a Finnish guard regiment confined to barracks. Cossack attacks near Osurgetz and Kotaio, peasant raids on Prince Trubetzkoi’s estate, and Livonian armed bands killing German landlords. Troops in Kharkoff Ekaterenodar join revolutionaries.
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Sv Petersaura
St. Petarsburg
Kronstadt
Warsaw
Rexholm
Finland
Lublin
Osurgetz
Kotaio
Trubetzkoi
Elizabetino
Livonia
Kharkoff
Ekaterenodar
Lennon
Man’s
St. Petersburg
Ashburton Rifles Cup Shooting Scores and Winners
The Ashburton Rifles fired their third cup match on December 9. Corp. McElean leads the cup by five points from Pyte and Tovey, with detailed scores for several corps and classes. Winners in A class include Sargt. Willera and Prte Tovey. B class prizes to Prte Corbett and Pete B. Gushell, plus Pvte B Rushall securing top spots.
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Ashburton Riffes
Corp. McElean
Pyte
Tovey
Tt. Sergt
Willara
Toveae
C Orp
Meilraa
L,.corp
Hodgson
Corp. Potter
Prte
Corbets
Corp. Glaytogay As
Parsons Oo
Sargt. Willera
Corbett
Pete. B. Gushell
Vets Pvte
Took
Pvte
G Rushall
Imperial Aide and Postmen Sort Letters in St Petersburg
The Czar appointed Colonel Minsing amid reports of executions in St Petersburg on October 30. A Duke and two Princes assist in sorting letters. Burgesses and gentry act as letter carriers.
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St Peterssyvag
Minsing
St Petersburg
Technological Institute
St. Patersburg
Gristotricy
Farmers seek Indiana ore import to ease shortages
Farmers of the Orange River Colony request importation of Indiana ore to address a shortage in the supply of irons and firearms.
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Carttown
Orange River Colony
Indiana
New Zealand Egg-Laying Contest Weekly Totals Revealed
The thirty second week reports 2027 eggs, a grand total of 56802, and a weekly average 20.27. Top entries include Ashworths Silver Wyandottes Alexandra Marlborough A P Associations White Leghorns Balgarrn and Miss Lynn Edwards Blenheim. About ninety broody hens noted.
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United Preas Association
Rby Moedtria Telegraph
Blenheim
New Zealand
Ashworth
Wyandottes
Alexandra
Marlborough A
P. Association
Balgarrn
Lynn Edwarda
Hawkes
Greytown
Aldridge
Lager
Levin
Brookes
South Australia
FP. Association
Mick Shay
Jonathan Hodson
New Zealand Rugby Team Triumphs Over Cheshire 34–0 at Home
In front of about 8000 on a fine day, New Zealand led 14 0 at half time after Abbott Hunter and Thomson scored tries and Gillett added a conversion. In the second half Deans Thomson Hunter Roberts and Nichol son added tries with limited conversions, sealing a 34 point win for New Zealand over Cheshire.
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Lonpor
Dec
Cheshire
New
New Zealand
Trentham Rifle Association Meeting Plans Five Day Event
The next Trentham meeting of the New Zealand Defence Forces Rifle Association will be at Trentham on March 5. Prize money totals £1132 with £203 for the final belt, and first five matches increase to 70 prizes each worth £89, plus 400 prizes totaling £650. Distances for championship series reshuffled to include long range shooting, with additional service matches and a moving target. Life club members may participate, and Colonel Collina aims to complete the event in five days.
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Welltnatow
Doe
Newealand Defence Forces’ Rifle Association
Life Clubs
Collina
Colonial Ammunition Company
Lauriston and Lyndhurst Cacas Handicaps Listed
In the Lauriston and Lyndhurst cacas upcoming Saturday meeting the handicaps shown include Hack Race with Miss Hamilton at 10 to 3, Orkan 1ist did and Conqueress 9st 5th omitted, Maiden Trot Maggie C 4sea, Open Trot Maggie C dosen. The column also notes Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store offers cheap footwear with fashionable lines and urges buyers to act before holidays.
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Lauriston
Lyndhurst
Miss Hamilton
Orkan
Conqueress
Maggie C
Dosen
Mellor
Ian
Transvaal electors thank Balfour and other notices
The Transvaal Progressive Association with 43 060 electors thanks Mr Balfour for his Empire defence and visionary policy in South Africa. Professor Sir Richard Jobbin is reported dead. The Duke of Sutherland donates Trentham Hall for higher education to the Staffordshire County Council. The King honors Edward Nicholla with the Albert Medal for attempting to rescue a mining accident victim at Lake View mine in Western Australia. Youto reports a university dispute in Japan with resignations. Thirteen American colleges agree to reform football to curb brutality.
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London
Transvaal Progressive Association
Balfour
South Africa
Richard Jobbin
Duke of Sutherland
Trentham Hall
Stafordshire
County Council
Albert
Edward Nicholla
Heatley
Lake View Mine
West Australia
New York
German Gunboat's High handed Action
The Panther docked at Rio de Janeiro with reports a German kidnapped an 18 year old German deserter named Steinhoff and possibly a Brazilian son of a German resident. Brazilian Foreign Minister Baron de Rio Branco awaits Santa Catharina reports as Brazil considers naval responses. The Brazilian ambassador relayed to Secretary of State Blount a note on the incident while asserting no sovereignty infringement.
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Rio de Jantreo
Rio Geaude
Steinhoff
Germany
Zimmerman
Santa Catharina
Baron de Rio Branco
Baxniw
National Zeitung
Panthar
Washinnton
Dea
Blibu Root
United States
German Chancellor voices warning on English machinations
Herr Bassermann claimed English machinations caused distrust and warned of German unity if war arises. Prince von Bülow praised Bassermann and defended naval buildup as necessary for respect, while criticizing Social Democrats and noting difficulty in reshaping South West Africa colonies.
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Briain
Herr Bassermann
Prince von Bulow
South West Africa
Incomplete 1930s Report Notes Police Act Delay and Tragic Killings
A brief dispatch reviews the Commerce Act delaying opera tion for six months pending inquiry into its impact on trade regulation. Inland upheavals near Port Moresby recount village destruction and a punitive expedition that captured prisoners. Separate items note a medical operation on Kieran and a fatal shooting suicide after a church outing. A parliamentary committee suggests reducing metropolitan racing days and lowering stakes.
Still Well to-day Declares Local Kidney Pill Success
A local notice promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills claiming two year lasting cures. Mrs Pritchard of Suffolk Street Trevorton supports the remedy noting relief from back pain and long use by her husband. The ad urges readers to obtain from Aghburtom Drug Co or Foster McClellan Co for postal price details.
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Dean
Doan
Aghburtom Drug Co
James Doan
Diver Box
Foster, McClellan, Co
Pitt. Street
Sydney
N.S. W
Painui Fluid Craze Sweeps Christchurch Wardrobe
The new Painui Fluid dominates Christchurch laundry trend, needing only a cupful to whiten white clothes with no rubbing. It promises brighter results than traditional washboards. Jonny Onx & Co advertises annual sale on related items including rubber hot water bottles and kerosene heating stoves at low prices.
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Christchurch
Jonny Onx & Co
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Ferguson
North Canterbury
RB. V. Ferguson
Waimate District
Crowmery
R. Y. Ferguson
Ashburton District
BR. Y. Ferguson
Timaru, Temuka, and
Ceraldine Districts
Leasa
Ai Fe
Fairlie
Seadown
Fairlies
Winchester
Kangitata
Temuka 'i
Cricklewood
Geraldine 4
Temuka 5
Washdyke
Makikihi Py
Geraldine
Raincliff
Opuha Sia
Woodside
Rangitata Iry
Dangitata
Cannington
R. Ferguson
Absgith Llon
H. Gresham
Barnett Street
Havelock Straat West
Alcorn’s
All
Toitle & Clark
Saddler Etc
Mash Street
Frank Curtis
B.p.oc
Heron
Optics
Oppician
East Street
Morton
Salm
Zealandia Bicycles
Atalanta Bicycles
Krrem
Gates, Lowry & Co
Zealandia Cycle & Motor Works
Ate
United Prose Association
Wool Sales
Old Madrid
Rotterdam
Somerset Buildings
Brecht
United Press Association—Per Hlectric
fainseraph—Coupright
Fxodus
St. Petersure
Harbin Mutineers
the Scottish Society
Ke, DW
Soenston
Nelson, Moate & Go, Ltd
Cee
PKR Ae
Andrew Orr & CO
Ab Eboub
Mlilucra and
Clothiers
Oddfellows’ Church Parade
Imperial Politics
Sir Edward Grey
United Prous Association
Hleothe Telegraph—Copyright
C A C Hardy
Selwyn
Otago Times
Bheumo
Kfow Burgess
Naval Battalion
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
MATCW
Trentham
United Tyags Association
Ty Electric Telegraph
Morrow, Bassett & Co
N.Z
Sporting
Bedford
West of Scotland
Testand
Aswan Mungien
England
Cheltenham
Ayn Cheshire
Deg If
The
Transvaal
Youto
Dee 10
Ioro University
Profasgore
Ministers of Education
Wlcotra Telegraph
Par Electric Telegraph
Ellectrie Telegraph
New Guinea
Barenane
Digg
Port Moresby
Persenal
Kieran
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