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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

8

Market reports from December 9 on New Zealand and international prices

The High Commissioner reports on December 9 notes firm demand for New Zealand mutton and lamb amid scarce supply, with home-killed beef prices lower. Butter and cheese markets stay firm with rising prices. cheese shows strength while New Zealand shipments face government seizure concerns. Wheat and oats remain quiet or firm. wool markets unsettled awaiting government decisions.

High Commissioner New Zealand Tor Zealand Ustralian United States London Liverpool Bristol

Clearing Sale At Clayfield By National Mortgage and Agency

The National Mortgage and Agency Company Ltd reports a successful clearing sale at Clayfield on Monday for the estate of Mr Alex Harvey. Large attendance and strong bidding saw sheep, horses, and cattle sell well, with prices including ewes and lambs at 26s to 28s, horses from £5 to £28 10s, and dairy cattle around £14 10s to £15 10s, reflecting a vibrant market in good condition stock.

National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd Clayfield Alex. Harvey Messrs Greenslade Bros Harmer Stens Ayrs

Accidents and Deaths Across Regions

In Waingawa a dray accident killed three year old Henry Iven Searancke. Wellington inquest returned accidental death for Walter Stuart who drowned bathing at Day's Bay. two Wellington College boys were praised for saving his wife and daughter. Temuka resident Alfred Clinch found dead with throat cut. inquest ruled death by self act during a temporary insanity episode.

Temura Alfred Clinch Temuka Goroner

Protests Over Butter Fat Export Tax Debate

At the Ashburton A and FP Association meeting two protests were sent to the Government over the butter-fat export tax. The Acting Prime Minister, J. Allen, replied explaining wartime conditions and price controls aim to curb living-cost rises. profits, not targeting dairy producers, are adjusted to aid overall economy. Separately, METBLACKLOAN Dromore advertises the sale of horses cattle and farming gear on shore date, including two cows in milk, mares, a spring-cart, ploughs, harrows, harness, and more.

Ashburton A. and D. Allen

Local Shopfronts Advertised Near Saunders Buildings

Notice lists two available spaces: a corner shop near Saunders Buildings opposite the Railway Station and a small shop on Burnett Street. The terse listing highlights prime locations for prospective tenants.

Burnett Street

Desirable mixed farm near Ashburton for retirement sale

Dealing with a wall subdivided farm near Ashburton offering cropping dairying and sheep country. 184d superior stock, 150 acres straightout tease. Comfortable house and outbuildings, near school, water supply, half in crop. Owner ill and retiring, offers hands-on assistance to new buyer. price £12 10s with terms. Also an ad for Reynolds boots contrasts with British Navy footwear.

L.I.P Ashburton

Private Treaty Sale of Prooperty in Allenton District

Notice advertises private treaty sale of a property in Allenton with frontage to Middle Road and Allen's Road. It promotes the retired farmer’s property and invites inquiries, promising a low market price and easy terms.

Priv, Ag Middle Road Allen’s Road

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