Local Market Items and Repairs Noted in Brief
A brief listing notes items such as apricots peaches cherries apples bananas and tomatoes in morning selections. Also mentioned are summer drinks confections umbrellas repaired and recovered.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
Bristol Trade Prospect with New Zealand Port Ties
An expert from Bristol, Mr W. Kent, visited Ashburton to outline a potential direct trade link between Bristol and New Zealand. He highlighted a large market of over ten million people reachable via Bristol, with favorable port charges that could make exporting lamb, mutton, pork products, grain, fruit, honey, poultry, and seeds more profitable than London routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
West of England
London
Bristol
W. 7
Kent
Ashburton
New Zealand
Ashburton Poll Plans and Labor News From Portside Column
Borough Council discusses which electors roll to use for a poll on a half holiday with Mr Martin of the Municipal Association. A New Zealand worker abroad contrasts wages and conditions with the American system. Lyttelton Times appoints Georges Fenwick director and Mrs Hyman manager. Portugal’s new king Manuel II birthday noted. Wellington twins Joseph and Edward Bull celebrate 65th birthday. Ashburton art collection sold for £130600 to four firms including Agnew Wertherimer and Davis Sulley. notable works by Correggia Rubens and Rembrandt featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Martin
Municipal Association
Dunedin Star
Georges Fenwick
Lyttelton Times
Hyman
J. C. Wilkin
Joseph Bull
Edward Bull
Wellington
Joseph Dixon
London
of Willis
Wanganui
Messrs .Agnew, Wertheimer, Davis and Sulley
Correggia
Four Saints
Rubens
Wolf Hunt
Rembrandt
Live Stock and Estate Agencies Advertisements Ashburton
Ashburton and Geraldine district listings offer farms runs and building sections. Harold Curtis Land agents promote Quibell's Sheep Dip products and insurance options. Properties include 300 to 1683 acres across Wairio Mokotua Makarewa Lochies Morton Mains Dipton Heddon Bush Balfour South Hillend Henmore Fernhill with weekly rents and per acre prices. Special quotations for large orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Street
Ashburton
New Zealand
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Quibell
Maling and Co., Limited
Christchurch
Tancred St
Southland
Wairio
Mokotua
Makarewa
Lochies
Morton Mains
Dipton
Heddon Bush
Balfour
South Hillend
Henmore
Fernhill
Geraldine
Widespread activity, markets and local notices in Ashburton
Captain Edwin forecasts strong winds and rain after 16 hours. The National Morigaga Company sold 1000 sacks Hunters wheat and 1000 sacks Tuscan at 4s 4d per bushel to be delivered on trucks on the Methven line and in Ashburton. Reports of dog poisoning, fruit season activity, a senior scholarship for Edith M. Hayes with 1244 marks, January rainfall totals at Rakaia, and a Wellington court fine for rubbish disposal. Also: shareholders to discuss £100,000 capital rise, conciliation board timber dispute, Addington market sales, Wanganui hotel water rates, population figures for Christchurch, and local auctions and club notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morigaga Company
Ashburton
Canterbury
Farmers’ Union
Christchurch
Wellington
Conciliation Board
Rakaia Carnival Wins and Club Honors
The Rakaia Amateur Swimming Club held its annual carnival in the Rakaia Domain with large crowds and fine weather. Highlights include Cordner and Drake sweeping multiple heats, the inter-club 60 yard race won by Drake in a tight finish, and a copper trophy presented to W. Bishop by T. W. Arthur for long service as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rakaia Amazew Swinming Club
Rakaia Domain
T. W. Arthur
Rakaia Club
Ww. E. D. Bishop
Nelsons
Foudroyant
L. Shannon
Ser
V. Smith
Shannon
H. White
Dsec
A. Shannon
A. Purcellier
L. H. Lunn
J. V. Oxley
F. Anderson
L. Cordner
T. McLean
N. Maguinness
T McLean
Cordner
H. E. Sherwood
Ssec
J. P. Mason Ser
A. Brightling
A. Hyslop
Alge
Hyslop
1. S Loader
W. Thomas Gsec
A. Wilson
Loader
C.bryant
1. Hales
C. H
Cromie
I. J. Drake
H. B. Sherwood
P. Willson
C. Bryant
Drake
Willson
W. Stewart
P. Mason
Bryant
L. Lunnasec
N.magninness
Tite
Asec
L. J. Oxley
A. BH. Purcell
IF. Anderson
Carter the Magician Impresses Sydney Audience
The Sydney Sunday Times notes Carter the American magician’s first Australian appearance at the Palace Theatre. His act features new tricks and precise execution, including a wooden hand that taps on glass and a Chinese Court magician impersonation. Bliss Abigail Price showcases thought transference. The company will perform in Ashburton tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Sydney
Sydney Sunday Times
Australia
Palace Theatre
Ching Ling Foo
Bliss Abigail Price
Ashburton
River conditions report for Ashburton county waterways
At 9 oclock this morning the condition of the Ashburton county rivers was telegraphed as clear for both Ashburton branches Ra kai fishable and Rangitata fishable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton County
Ashburton
Rakaia
Rangitata
Y M C A Secures Moray Place Site for Home
The Y M C A Board of Management in Dunedin has secured Moray Place land beside the Jewish synagogue for a home after a city canvass showed support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Y.M.C.A. Board of Management
Moray Place
Port of London Bill sought better facilities for perishables
Reports from London and Brussels detail discussions on port efficiency. Victoria Agent-General Mr Taverner urged improved depots and fewer handlings, while Mr Lloyd George promised consideration after receiving Taverner’s report. Belgian Premier M Schollaert sought Congo negotiations signaling treaty strains.
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London
Taverner
Victoria
Lloyd George
Port of London
George
Central Depot
Brussels
M. Schollaert
Congo
Belgium
Lisbon Murders Stir Australia Senate Row Over Message
In Melbourne the Senate clashed as senators pressed the President about a government cable to Portugal. Debate centered on whether Australia should express sympathy to the Portuguese people and anger at the assassination of the monarch. The President denied plans for such a message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Senate
Portugal
Stewart
Australia
Delargié
Motion in the House of Commons condemns Portugal crimes
Sir R H Bannerman moved an address condemning the mad and revolting crimes in Portugal and expressing sympathy with the royal family. He lauded King Carlos and his son and Queen Amelie for courage and steadiness. the motion, seconded by Mr Akers-Douglas, passed without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
RH. C. Bannerman
Portugal
Amelie
Akers-Douglas
Portuguese War Minister Change in Lisbon
On February 5 in Lisbon Sandor Sebastian Telles succeeds Souter Nunes as Portuguese Minister of War, announced on February 6 at 8.39 a.m. local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Sandor Sebastian Telles
Souter Nunes
Portuguese Premier Affirms Monarchy Backing After Crime
Lisbon February 6 Sanhor Amaral the Portuguese Premier said the people remain devoted to the monarchy and that even if a revolution had once been possible the crime of Saturday would prevent its realization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Sanhor Amaral
Amalgamation move in Otago and Southland unions
At a Dunedin conference on February 5 delegates from the Chemical Manure Workers Shearers Musterers and Milton Farm Labourers unions pledged 25 pounds as the nucleus of a fund to fuse Otago and Southland agricultural and farm labour unions into one federation aimed at political representation and upholding labour law administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Chemical Manure Workers
Shearers
Musterers
Milton Farm Labourers
Otago
The Druce Portland Case Remanded After Confession
At Bow Street Sir Charles Matthews informs Magistrate Sir A de Ruizen that the prisoner has made a full confession of guilt confirming its opening statements. No details were divulged. The accused is remanded for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robinson
Bow Street
Charles Matthews
A. de Ruizen
L K G Milking Machine Proved Reliable by New Zealand Farmers
The L K G milking machine is promoted as uniquely reliable after nearly six years of daily use. J B MacEwan and Co Ltd of Dunedin cites a world wide reputation and a list of over 450 New Zealand farmers who have proven its value, inviting further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.K.G
New Zealand
J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd
Dunedin
Amazing Bible diary gifted to Mortlake school
The Daily Chronicle publishes a diary in several columns detailing the history of a Bible presented to the Mortlake National School. The history is addressed to Miss Robinson, who was educated there, and is associated with the Duchess of Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Duchess of Gloucester
Mortlake National School
Robinson
Cure Your Rheumatism With Rheumo Remedy Claim
A testimonial from H. Jannine of Feilding praises Rheumo for Rheumatism relief dated July 21 1907. The ad urges sufferers to try the product and notes stores carry Rheumo at 2s 6d and 4s 6d. Also mentions Abbey Boot Polish as a leather care product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ¥. Jannine
Feilding
Uly
H. Janning
Assassination in Chabarovsk Claims Leader and Kin
In St. Petersburg dated February 4 a headman of Chabarovsk and five men and seven women related to him were killed in an assassination. The attackers obtained 18,000 roubles in the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Countess of Yarmouth
Prass Association
ST. Petersburg
Chabarovsk
Irish Leaguers Arrested at Calton Grazing Dispute
Fifteen Irish Leaguers were arrested at Calton for blocking the Congested Districts Board from allotting grazing land at French Park to outsiders. Four were discharged. the rest were committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Calton
French Park
Unclaimed Sovereigns Distribution Returns Tokens
An OCR fragment notes an Abbey distribution in which Sovereigns are unclaimed and returned in exchange for coupons, with phrases such as last, over la Tin, and exchange terms suggesting a redeemable scheme.
Ireland Debate: Long Amendment Defeated in Parliament
The amendment on the Address-in-reply by Mr W H Long was rejected by 414 to 116. Sir Edward Carson warned that government actions on Irish offences risked Socialism. Mr R B Cherry claimed crime in Ireland in 1907 was below the five year average. The government aimed to use ordinary law to gain public support for order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. H. Long
Edward Carson
Ireland
R. B. Cherry
Labour moves to keep minister portfolios unaltered
London report notes Mr Barnes proposing no change to ministerial portfolios until joint Labour review of duties for Home, Board of Trade, and Local Government in relation to labour. Daily Telegraph cites Asquith plan for eight million pension provision with age sixty five and capped weekly payments not universal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labour Party
Barnes
Home
Board of Trade
Daily Telegraph
Asquith
Pacific fleet plans after Evans return from Washington
Report from Washington says upon the Pacific fleet’s return Admiral Evans will depart Manila with four powerful cruisers or four of the weakest battleships, or perhaps both, as part of shifting naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Evans
Manila
Marylebone Adopts County Cricket Rule Change
London reports the Marylebone Committees adopt a rule banning a cricketer from playing for more than one county in a calendar year with a two year disqualification for infringement. A British colony or state counts as a county and a triangular contest for 1909 is planned with Australian and South African input. The Minabeer Club states it will not qualify colonial professional cricket era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marylebone
Counties Advisory Committee
South Kcan
Minabeer Club
English cricket tour finances face shortfall in Australia
Sydney reports that the Marylebone Club will receive at least 10000 pounds gate money from the English team's Australian tour. The Board of Control passes costs to New South Wales Victoria and South Australia associations. By tour end a shortfall between 1500 and 2600 pounds is expected. If England wins the fourth test the deficit may be about 1500 pounds. a loss could push it toward 2500 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Marylebone
Board of Control
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Fourth Test Match in Melbourne Sees Gregory for Hartigan
In Melbourne on February 5, the Australian cricket team changes only one player, with Gregory replacing Hartigan for the fourth test match setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Gregory
Hartigan
Presentation to Sir Joseph Ward in Wellington
Delegates from the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants waited on Sir Joseph Ward in Wellington. They presented a red morocco album form address praising his work as Minister and Prime Minister, noting the Government Railways Superannuation Fund, higher wages, forty eight hours week, and other service concessions. The society expressed gratitude and extended best wishes for his tenure and future service to the dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Morocco
New Zealand
Government Hailways Superannuation Fund
New Zealand Congregational Union Meets in Terrace Church
The annual session opened with a committee meeting at 10 a.m. and a devotional by Rev. W Day. Health of Rev W Saunders prevents him from presidency, Rev David Hird chosen as president for 1908, officers elected including Rev J Mackenzie and Rev G Heighway, inaugural address on Christian Freedom and Denominational Loyalty delivered this evening. Session runs to next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Council of the
New Zealand Congregational Union
Terrace Church
W. Day
David Hird
Trinity Church
Christchurch
Elonia
Iter
Outlook
A. E. Hunt
J. B. Glasson
W. A. Evans
Griffiths
G. Fowlds
A. Lindsay
A. W. Lewis
W. St. Eggers
L. W. Thornton
C.¥. Lei.john
G. Heighway
J. Mackenzie
The Great Cough Cure Promises Global Remedy
An advertisement extols a universal cough cure as the greatest remedy ever known claiming worldwide stock availability and universal efficacy in dramatic period prose.
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