Grass Fire in Kyle District Threatens Homestead and Stock
A grass fire that began near Kyle school grounds spread to a 200 acre paddock, menacing John Lambie’s homestead and stables. Local volunteers used double furrow ploughs and wet sacks to halt the blaze, saving most stock though 70 acres burned and a few sheep perished. The committee ploughed a protective strip around the school to prevent future disasters, as winds fanned fires across the dry district.
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Gras
Kyle
John. Lambie
Ras
Dunedin Wool Sale Sets Record For First Sale of Season
Dunedin today opened the wool season with 461 sales, a first sale record. Competition was spirited and prices rose from 74 percent to 10 percent over last season, with ranges from halfrad to 15d and merino bids up to 124d for first pieces.
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Donevin
Dunedin
Saa
Christchurch grain and produce market
From our own Correspondent Ongtsteno Ren December 21 farmers remain inclined to sell wheat as dry weather continues. There is little enquiry and no further business is expected until after the holidays.
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OngtstenoRen
Market report week ending December twenty first
The week notes very dry weather hurting crops across the district with Miller interest rising for good grain. Buyers hesitate due to Australia competition while signs point to larger sales ahead and prices for Wheat, Oats, and Chaff are listed with current quotations.
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Australia
Gartons
Daniel la
Stud ents protest expulsion from St Sulpice seminary and Vesuvius ash fallout
English Scottish and American students at St Sulpice protest expulsion seeking longer period of brace. A Vesuvius crater explosion showered Naples with ash and cinders causing panic as rain ended. Suffragists tried to gain entry to Parliament using varied stratagems. police dispersed about thirty, one woman reached the lobby and two the central hall before expulsion. five arrests recorded.
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France
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Rome
Vesuvius
Naples
Sainte
Lennon
Dee
Bank of New Zealand declares strong half year profits
Shareholders hear the Bank of New Zealand’s half year to September shows higher profits than the prior year. The Assets Realisation Board was dissolved on December 17 and its assets transferred to the bank. Directors note dividends predicted at 4 to 6 percent with 10 percent for the year and a goal to build a strong reserve.
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Electric
Wethington
Bank of New Zealand
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Landa
Eta
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Martin Kennedy
Asid
Bhanks
Beauchamp
Australasia
Land Sales List From Mosers Guinaves and LeCrew Ltd
Land sales report multiple properties transferred on account of various estates and partnerships. Richard Hoare and A Johnson cause parcels at Toemaka and Burnaide farms moved to Leslie Bourn and John W Shaw respectively. Wm Bennett Jun, C W Lee and E O Mallays acquire Woodbury Geraldine and Pleasant Valley Road holdings. Waihao Downs parcel to Jas Preece. Winchester 203 acre farm with mill and buildings to Wm Harrison. All sales noted as very satisfactory in price.
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Richard Hoare
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Toemaka
Leslie Bourn
A .¢. Johnson
Temaka
Winchester
John W. Shaw
Wm Bennett
Woodbury
Joh Bice
C. W.lee
Pleasant Valley Road
Geraldine
E.O' Mallays
Felix O'Donnell
Waihao Downs
Jas, Preece
D. N. Inwood
Farmace’ Co-operative
Wm. Harrison
Canterbury College seeks control of Coldstream reserve
The Canterbury College Board of Governors seeks government action to vest Reserve No 2912 near Coldstream in the Canterbury College. The 1480 acre endowment, rented for £195 yearly by John Studholme, has accumulated rents of £4648 in a separate account. The committee urges immediate interview with the Education Minister to secure legislation next session.
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Coldstream
Canterbury
Board of Governors
Christchurch
Finance and Estates
John Studholme
New Zealand University
General Assembly
Canterbury College
W. H. Montgomery
Canterbury Collage Board of Governors
Auckland
Auckland University College Council
Canterbury Reserve
Election updates show Croaby leading Labour Socialist
Telegraph dispatch reports Croaby now leads Labour Socialist by 17 points while Worden, Anti Socialist, had earlier led. Remaining returns could shift the result, making the overall outcome still uncertain.
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Croaby
Worden
Colonial Bank Motions Dismissed For Want Of Prosecution
United Press report says applications to Chief Justice to dismiss motions in the Colonial Bank case in Victor Braund name against Hon G McLean and P C Neill were granted for lack of prosecution. Braund claimed lack of funds but said he had a prima facie case. Judge ordered plaintiff to notify by January 8 whether he will proceed.
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Webbeton
Colonial Bank
Victor Braund
G. McLean
P. C. Neill
Braund
Patent protection urged for inventors by Christchurch agents
Not a patent but a patent act protection guide. Henry Hughes of Christchurch with P R Climis as manager offers expert specifications claims drafting to secure broad cover and prevent infringement. The Christchurch office handles drawings and all business, with free pamphlet Advice to Inventors available on request.
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Henry Hughes
Christchurch
P.R. Climis
Canterbury
Zam-Buk Balm Praised After Medical Treatments Fail
A Sydney woman testifies Zam-Buk Balm cured her leg infection after hospital and skin doctors failed. She reports quick improvement after a few applications and recommends the balm to others for sunburn, rashes, insect bites, and foot comfort. Available at stores and chemists or direct from Fam-Buk Co. 89 Pitt Street, Sydney.
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Ben’ Boyd Road
Neutral Bay
North Sydney
Intate of the Coast Hospital
Sydney Hospital
Fam-Buk Co
Pitt Street
Bydney
Timara Dredges Starts Work as Harbour Board Sets Dredge Price
The Harbour Board’s new bucket dredge Timara began operations today and is expected to meet expectations. At today’s board meeting tenders for selling the dredge Timara were reviewed. the top bid was just below the board’s reserve, and the dredge was offered for £11,000.
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Timara
Harbour Board
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