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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 15, 1903

Page

2

Mail Notices Close Dates for Ports and Regions

Mail notices list deadlines and routes for destinations including Northern Ports Westport Tarawora and various international locations. Due dates span December 15 16 18 for several regions with London and Sydney deadlines and alternate routes via Brindisi San Francisco and Wakatu.

Westport Rotomahane Dee Tarawora Sydney India China Ceylon Straits Settlement Japan South Africa Europe United Kingdom London Brindisi Per Wakatu

Wool Market Brisk at Last Week's Levels

The Wool Market reports brisk 활동 and firm prices. The N Z Farmers Cooperative asso ciation lists a sale on behalf of Mr W T Lill from Lyndhurst farm comprising about 396 acres to Mr Archibald Murray at a satisfactory figure. Mr B R Ferguson reports selling 860 acres at Kakahu Bush for Mr J G Wresthall, Gape's Valley, at a satisfactory prior price.

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Skin Sales Show Decline Across Various Skins

The fortnightly sale of skins saw a fall of at least 2d per lb in all skin types, aligning with lower wool prices. Prices ranged from merino skins 89 6d to inferior hides 5s, with lamb skins and calf skins also traded among several pence per pound or per piece.

Zealandig Boot Store cuts boot and shoe prices

The columnist notes Mr Mellor of Zealandig Boot Store again lowers prices on boots and shoes. The piece wishes him success and calls the bargains a boon to large families seeking affordable footwear.

Mellor Zealandig Moller

Local and General News Highlights and notices

Obituary notes the death of 77 year old Warrington from Mount Somers after a collapse at the County Hospital. Weather bulletins warn of a heavy gale from the north west with rising rivers. Community items cover a tennis tournament, school excursion to Timaru, a bequest to Ashburton Bowling Club, sporting events at Waimate and Ashburton, library subsidy details, and a crowded Druids lodge meeting with officer installations. Other items report church services, potato and meat market notes, and a pension fraud case in Auckland.

Max Warrington Mount Somers Collapas Ireland Weatunn Fentasy Ndwin North Rakafa Waitaki Rangitata Ashburton Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association Timanu Timaru Altzetoa Coleman Liprany Supyipive Cacebie Librariryaking Tur Coaretyen Mer T Hornibuck Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids Masonic Hall Thara Waas Bra. Pearce A.D Bro J. Harvig Dunlop See Beo H.stephenson Shrimpton A.D. Bis Dros Maredon Mulford B's Bros Gubbe L. Johns Stock O.G H. John MLS Beo Posrson D.P Grand Lode Representatives Uros Duntop Gro. D. Stock J. Harris Madden Auld Langsyne

High School Board Meets Amid Fees and Attendance Concerns

The High School Board of Governors met with Mesers W B Denshire as chairman and the mayor among attendees. They reviewed a £235 13s 9d overdraft, discussed attendance under the frac placa system, scholarships, and a proposed £13 painting project for school buildings.

High School Board of Governors M.lg Tha’ Board Land Transfer Department Valuation Department Hinds Christchurch Education Board Thomas Tennant Commiitees

Ashburton Borough School Committee Reports

The Ashburton Borough School Committee met with W J Silcock chairing and members Priest, Mathias, Hewson, Rickman, and McVallum present. They discussed finances, headmaster notes on attendance, prize policies, Allenton School status as a main school debate, visiting committee findings, and plans for a Timaru excursion in February.

Ashburton W. J. Silcock M. Priest United Schools’ Association Priest McCallum Echool Hewson Rickman Mathias Allenton School Alllenton School Allenton Mc Hewson Beech

Sander and Sons Exhorts Genuine Eucalyptus Extract

An Italian king’s patronage note promotes Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as the authentic product. It cites medical clinic tests from Bonn and Griefswald, warning against substitutes and urging the public to insist on the genuine extract and safe footwear advertised at D. Sroox’s Blue Boot Store.

Sander and Sons EvcAnrevn Uxtraor Italy Amsterdam Bonn Griefswald Prussia Sanorr and Sons D. Sroox Blue Boot

Local Sales and Exhibits Gathered for December in Methven Ashburton and Canadia

Dec17 sale planned by D Thomas in Methven features stack covers and harness. Wirth Bros travel show announces Ashburton visit soon. National Mortgage and Agency with Pyne and Co offer subdivisions near Merch Acton Estate Rakain totaling 5000 acres. Wright Stephenson Co Canadia list private farms from 100 to 10000 acres for inspection during rail excursion fares. Seddonville coal seam work up. 1000 tons stored, much reserved for Government railways.

Messrs Wirth Bros Ashburton National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Pyne and Co Merch Acton Iistate Rakain Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co Canadia

New Canadian cruiser built to deter Newfoundland fishing

United Press dispatch notes a fast cruiser under construction in England intended to deter illegal Newfoundland fishing and serve as a training ship for the Canadian naval reserve. Also referenced are Elihu Root's remarks on the indefinite future and plans by Mr Rockfelter for a new endowment series at Chisago University.

American Affairs New York Elihu Root Rockfelter Chisago University England New Foundland Naval Reserve

Final Returns Confirm Reform Wins in Armidale Moree Districts

The final returns of the Armidale and Moree elections do not alter the results. The Reform candidates are thus returned. The Federal campaign closes with great rallies among parties. Obituary: Mr Archibald Campbell MP Illawarra in the State Assembly.

New South Wales Stoney Armidale Moree Reform Archibald Campbell Illawarra

England and Australia clash in first Test opener

England and Australia begin the First Test series with a high stakes battle as teams square off at a major venue. Spectators expect tight bowling and pivotal batting performances from key players amid early series tensions.

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