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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 18, 1909

Page

4

Ashburton Club Forms and Opens Bath Events

The Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club held an evening meeting at the Do main baths to prove its formation and stage two races plus a diving contest. Councillors Davison and Gibson attended and a fund for a carnival began with a small collection. Mrs Trevor Thomas captained the club with Mr T F Gibson as starter and Mr Crooks as time keeper.

Ashburton John Davison T. S. Gibson Trevor Thomas T. F. Gibson Crooks 8. Baird W. Hodgkins R. Shearman E. Coker Lane H. Beaumont G. Hardacre E. Clarke EB. Coker EB. Beaumont Coker Hardacre Beaumont Clarke Hyland A. McDonald Harris Rollitt McDonald Donald Thomas W. G. Harb

Market Report for Week Ending December 17, 1909

The market for wheat remained dull as mills offered lower prices while sellers asked 2d more per bushel. London cables were cautiously optimistic, suggesting possible higher prices before harvest if supplies tighten. Oats saw little change with new crop seen weeks away, keeping rates near current levels.

London Dominion North Island

Christchurch Grain Market Update

Wheat demand in the North Island has fallen and further supplies are not needed until after the New Year. Oats have limited sales. Cocksfoot shows a promising crop with potential record yield if weather stays favorable.

Christchurch North Island

Timaru Grain Market Sees Quiet Trade and Price Adjustments

Timaru grain traders report a quiet market after a recent miller driven rally. Velvet now 4s 4d, Tuscan 4s 3d, Red Chaff 4s 3id. good milling wheat 38 1/2d to 4s F.a.b.. oats subdued with limited North Island demand. old potatoes nearly off market while new potatoes fetch 1d–2d per lb.

Timart North Island Timaru

Gear Meat Company annual dividend declared at Wellington meeting

At the Gear Meat Preserving Company annual meeting in Wellington a half year dividend of 4 per cent plus a bonus brings the total for the year to 12 per cent. Directors J. Blair and James Gearnere were re-elected. Auckland reports a 12 per cent yearly dividend for the New Zealand Portland Cement Company and a dividend and reserve transfers for the New Zealand Land and Mortgage Company. Cable data from Dalgety and Co. notes mutton tallow prices easing, other tallow prices rising, frozen meat markets steady to weak, and skins and pelts fluctuating in value.

Wellington Gear Meat Preserving Company Mesars J. 2 Blair James Gearnere Auckland New Zealand Portland Cement Company New Zealand Land and Mortgage Company Dalgety and Co London

Hampstead School Christmas Ceremony Highlights Prizes

Hampstead School concluded term with a Christmas ceremony led by Mr W Thompson. Rev E Whitehouse praised pupil effort in thirteen proficiency candidates, while prizes were awarded across Standard VI to Lower Standard I for certificates, attendance, special prizes, and conduct.

Hampstead W. Thompson E. Whitehouse Messrs D. Beaumont J. Ramsay Mr Whitehouse Mr Thompson Harriet Porter Harold Beaumont Lionel Thompson Ivor Williams Meade Keeley Ily Chapman Herbert Smart Florence Hardy May Kerr Doris ‘Thompson George Crum Jack Millar Carter Smart Gladys Bramley Clarence Day Albert Sutton Nellie Crammond Douglas Tilley Norman Milner Emily Williams Bessie Payne Harvey Porter Elsie Pollock Daisy Bramley Walter Burnaby James Hillyer Ernest Lee Bessie Thompson Vinny Cram Emma Hume Walter Hillyer Eileen Phelps Ashton Porter Lawson Glendinning Gideon McKenzie Lizzie Lamb Kathleen Rowitt Alison McLeod Esma_ Shepherd Wileen Thompson Lizae Hillyer Alfred Jongssen Ales McKenzie Thel Burnaby Wilfrid Mayson Myrtle Burnaby Reginald Jeffs Alec Broker Winnie Bramsey Vinie Crum Douglas Crawford Henty Rose Henry Beech Lily Burnaby Keith Ainsworth Lily Chapman Doris Williams Lily Donn L. Hurrell W. Kane R. Crawford Reggie Childs George Cram Chapman McLeod Harold Hunt

New Zealand Parliament Probes State Asset Values

In Wellington the Attorney General outlined that opened railway lines cost about £29,000,000 as of March last and said determining current value requires a board. He suggested a future return on post offices telephones and cables, but not mines roads or other state property. The State Guaranteed Advances Bill passed final stage with verbal amendments and the Public Works Amendment Bill proceeded.

Trask New Zealand

Bazaar at Hinds Aids St Luke's Church Building Fund

A successful bazaar and sale of work was held in the vicarage grounds Hinds on Thursday to raise funds for St Luke's Church. Stalls for plain work fancy art and handkerchiefs plus tents for produce flowers sweets and bran tub. An afternoon of sports and competitions and an evening auction by Mr W Smith boosted funds significantly.

Hinds St. Luke’s Church W. Smith

Rimu Goldfields grant water supply works

Hokitika December 17 the warden Mr Acheson granted applications by Clifton Borkin and Baucke for forty heads of water each from the Toarcha river for a gravitation water supply to the Rimu goldfields. The works are set to cost £75,000 and each case was shown to be separate and distinct.

Per Press Association Hokitika Acheson Messrs Clifton, Borkin Baucke Toarcha Rimu

Suit Specialist Offers Measured Christmas Savings

An Ashburton shopkeeper promotes tailored suits to measure at cash prices with a written guarantee. George Davies, at the Arcade, promises 40s savings per order, a wide pattern range, and a money-back guarantee, plus free booklets on saving two sovereigns and customer opinions after wear.

Domainion Dominion Ashburton George Davies the Arcade

Ocean mail subsidies and ferry debates dominate House sessions

In Committee of Supply the Premier outlined ocean mail costs via Suez Vancouver and San Francisco routes with subsidies to Union and Huddart Parker. Auckland calls to be a Vancouver port and potential US service discussed. Ministers debated ferry state control, audits, electoral reform, and advertising costs as debates continued into the night in Wellington.

Seddon movement and lighthouse plans stir parliamentary debate

The house discusses the Seddon movement and scholarship funding, the proposed light on the East Coast with sites between Castle Point and Flat Rock, and Jackson's Head. It notes Customs Department expenditure of £128,790, the Duce loss, an Auckland Conciliation Commission controversy, and praise for Hailey and Riggs amid a vote on Labour matters.

Seddon Premer Customs Department Herries J. Millar Terawhitt Castle Point Flat Rock Whangare Heads Jackson's Head Messrs Poole Mclaren Millar Department of Labour Auckland Hailey and Riggs Massey Giles

Footwear Clearing Sale at Ulster Boot Shop

T Young announces a clearing sale at East Street Ashburton offering 15 percent off or cash prices to clear stock for New Goods at the Triangle next door to Mr Gawler’s bakery. He thanks customers and promises continued workmanship at moderate prices at the new address.

the Triangle

Meat price list offers low cash prices from Mr Barber

A butcher requests continued customer support and presents a detailed price list for prime beef and beerf ride cuts per pound and bulk deals. It notes specials on small goods made from high quality meat by Mr T Barber and invites cash buyers.

Eve T. Barber

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