Local Insurance Firms and Property for Sale in Ashburton District
A dated notice lists Harold E Cameron Street Ashburton with several insurance companies including Live Stock General Insurance New Zealand and Yorkshire Fire Insurance. It advertises To Let properties and several rural land parcels in Southland, Wairio, Mokotua, Makarewa, Lechion, Morton Mains, Dipton, Heddon Bush, Balfour, Gonth Hillend, Benmore, Vernhill, plus farms in Ellerton and Geraldine districts. Also promotes Quibell's Dip and Abbey Meats products and farm equipment listings.
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Cameron Street
Ashburton
Live Stock General Insurance Company of
New Zealand
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Quibell
Maling and Co., Limited
Christchurch
Pavel
Tancred T.1
Southland Properties
Wairio
Mokotua
Makarewa
Lechion
Morton Mains
Dipton
Heddon Bush
Balfour
Gonth Hillend
Benmore
Vernhill
Elerurton
Geraldine
Rye grass sale tops local market and balloon mishap at show
Friedlander Bros Limited bought about 10 400 bushels of rye grass in Ashburton the largest sale of seed this season. A balloon ascent at the Ashburton show grounds failed due to wind, burning a hole in the material and injuring bystander John Bowden. Captain Edwin telegraphs north east winds. Rex v Alfred Sims case cited with calls for harsher penalties.
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Friedlander Bros., Limited
Professor Barnes
Captain Jonasson
Ashburton Show Grounds
Ashburton Hospital Committee Meeting Report
The Ashburton County Hospital Committee met to review January admissions with 18 admitted and 14 discharged, one death, and no diphtheria cases. Dr Maude presented patient complaints. Dr Mauce was exonerated after inquiry. Mrs Wood inspected the hospital. Mrs Dickie appointed lady visitor for two months. Accounts of £208 6s 1d approved.
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Maude
Hunter
Hoe
Dr. Mauce
Ashburton
Wood
Magisterial Notes From Priday February Court
At Priday court on February 7 cases include Joseph Pearson fined 10s for drunkenness on February 6 at Wakanwi road with 48 hours imprisonment in default. Harry Jack pleads guilty to drunkenness on February 6 at East Street and obscene language in a biblic place. fined 5s and £1 respectively with 72 hours imprisonment in default. Arthur Madden convicted of breaching borough by-laws by driving at night. fined 10s and costs 7 3 in default 48 hours. Civil cases awarded judgment by default: Robert Patterson and M I Patterson executors seek £8 16s 6d. R McCallum v J Jackson for £8 4s 4d. Barr v Cairncross for £12. Beech v Paget for £2 4s 6d.
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Joseph Pearson
Wakanwi Road
Harry Jack
East Street
O’grady
Arthur Madden
Robert Patterson
M. I. Patterson
Sarah Paterson
Orbell
Beech
ME Buchanan
J. Paget
Ashburton Amateur Club Holds Evening Swimming Meet
The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club hosted a Domain baths swimming meet with a modest crowd. Results include Nearest-Houler won by Geo. Cramie, followed by Geo. Henderson and A. McCallum. 30 Yards Handicap won by Geo. Cromie in the final heat, Burdekin and Craven second heat placings. 50 Yards Handicap won by G. Trenderson with Cromie second and McCallum third. and a 60-yard relay won by Cromie, Page, and Craven.
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Ashburton
Dsec
Burdekin
T. Craven
Sec
H. Burdekin
G. Cromie
W. Page
G. Trenderson
Isec
A. McCallum
Ssec
Windsor Wreck Leads to Loss and Insurance Standings
Wreck of the Windsor off Abrolhos Island results in the loss of the chief engineer Jenkins and six whites with fourteen Chinese saved. The steamer is reported insured for £20,000 as thunderous weather conditions threaten rescue efforts.
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London
Windsor
Perth
Fremantle
Hong Kong
Pelsart Island
Jenkins
Shrinking Vesuvius Threatens Naples Cathedral
Naples reports Vesuvius has fallen from 4452 feet to 4077 feet after the latest eruption. The gradual subsidence of the mountain's slope endangers the Spoleto Cathedral and its surrounding structures.
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Per Presa Association
Naples
Vesuvius
Spoleto Cathedral
Druce Case Dismissed Over De Walden Estates
The Master of the Rolls Court dismissed G. H Druce’s action to recover the De Walden estates as frivolous and vexatious. Costs were awarded against the plaintiff.
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Per Press Association
London
Master of the Rolls
G. H Druce
de Walden
British Politics in Commons amid Ireland protest and Education debate
In the House of Commons Mr Birrell denied Sir Anthony MacDonnell's resignation as protest over Ireland law enforcement. Lord Robert Cecil's Education Department amendment was defeated 272 to 79. H Robartes elected unopposed for Mid Cornwall replacing McArthur. A Nonconformist minority backs McKenna contract plan while the majority warns trouble under the forthcoming Education Bill.
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London
House of Commons
Birrell
Anthony’ MacDonnell
Ireland
Lord Robert Cecil
H. Robartes
Mid-Cornwall
McArthur
Mr McKenna
Liberals press to cut armament estimates in Parliament
Mr Asquith objects to Lord Tweedmouth's figure as too high and the estimates are sent back to the Admiralty for revision. One hundred thirty Liberals, pledged to reduce armaments, urge the Government to reduce the estimates though they have not yet been tabled.
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Asquith
Lord Tweedmouth
Admiralty
MinoROcCO Appeal To Germany Reported
Germany informs France that both Sultans have appealed for intervention Abdul Aziz denies involvement but suggests a zealous Moorish partisan acted, interpreted through the Moorish influence lens The note was received early February 7 8 16 a m in Berlin Paris and Constantinople follow up reporting on the incident
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Per Press Association
London
Germany
France
Abdul Aziz
Government intends to convoke Cortes and repeal Franco decrees
Admiral Ferreira announces Lisbon that the government plans to summon the Cortes and repeal most Franco era decrees including press freedom limits parliamentary immunity and municipal actions. The move is welcomed as appeasement by the country.
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Lisbon
Admiral Ferreira
Train Wrecker Sentenced in Adelaide Express Attempt
Melbourne reports Mackley received seven years in prison for attempting to wreck the Adelaide express near Horgham. A separate note from Adelaide dated February 6 records jewellery theft valued at £800 in Payneham. Royal Commission hears about Newcastle creeps with cathedral boundary implications and blocked access due to fire and water from combustion.
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Melbourne
Mackley
Horgham
Adelaide
Payneham
Sydney
Royal Commission
Newcastle
King Edward and Royals Attend Service at St Pauls
The King and Queen Alexandra with the Prince and Princess of Wales attended a Sunday service at St Pauls in memory of King Carlos and Prince Allis. King Carlos life insured for £75,000. King Manuel, amid a new ministry, declared no dictatorship.
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London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince
Princess of S Wales
St. Paul's
Carlos
Prince Allis
Life Insurance
Lisbon
Manuel
Brean Attacks Stock Gambling in Roosevelt Honesty Crusade
Mr W J Brean spoke in New York denouncing camulers robbers and embezzlers as he praised Roosevelt for his crusade of honesty. He delivered a fierce assault on predatory wealth and claimed the New York Stock Exchange had produced more embezzlers than Fagin's school of thieves.
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New York
W. J. Brean
Roosevelt
New York Stock” Exchange
Fagin
Emigration Board Backed at Sixth Annual Meeting
The Central Emigration Board held its sixth annual meeting at Lord Brassey’s house. Attendees included Sir Horace Tozer and Captain Collins with several Agent-Generals declining to attend citing unsuitability of emigrants. The body reported 869 emigrants mainly to Canada and was urged to select suitable settlers, with resolutions approving the Board’s work and pledging support to promote disciplined emigration from the United Kingdom to the colonies.
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Per
London
Central Emigration Board
Lord Brassey
Horace Tozer
Queensland
Captain Collins
Commonwealth
Coghlan
New South Wales
Taverner
Victoria
Australia
Canada
Lord Ranfurly
United Kingdom
Lfe
Jenkins
Rason
Bernard Wise
Sydney
England
Dominions
Kinloch Cooke
Queensland election returns show ministerial lead solidified
The Political Labour League congratulates the Queensland party as returns place Ministerialists at 25, Kidstonite Socialists 25, and Socialists 22. Postal votes back Mr Phil and ministerial supporters for Townsville. Most ministers, except two, retained their posts.
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Por Press Association
Sydney
Political Labour League
Queensland
Brisbane
Phil
Townsville
Death of John McNally in Wellington Trial Verdict
In Wellington on February 6 James Malachy Sheridan faced manslaughter charges for the January 3 1908 death of John McNally. Witnesses testified to McNally intoxicated and assisted by Sheridan. the defence claimed an accidental death during a confrontation. Sheridan testified he tried to place McNally in a safe spot as he was drunk. McNally struck him, Sheridan reacted to ward off the attack, and the jury found him not guilty after a 15 minute deliberation.
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John Bowden
Wellington
Supreme Court
James Malachy Sheridan
John McNally
Sheridan
McNally
Trade with Canada reports from Mr Gow
Mr J Graham Gow returned from Canada and traveled southward tonight. About sixteen months ago he left for Canada to study prospects for increasing trade between New Zealand and Canada. He has sent periodic reports on conferences with business men, but no definite outlook on New Zealand produce in Canada has emerged. He will not comment further until his reports are before the Minister for Industries Sir Joseph Ward.
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Wellington
J Graham Gow
Canada
Gow
Dominion
New Zealand
Arbitration Court settles two New Zealand Coal claims in Dunedin
February four the Arbitration Court at Dunedin settled privately two compensation claims against New Zealand Coal and Company. James Nelson, injured at Maitangata mine on May 20, lost two fingers and received 30 pounds. William Garven, with eye injury on June 13, received 19 pounds.
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Dunedin
New Zealand Coal and of Company
Toay
Ames Nelson
Maitangata
William Garven
Pension time extension for war service deaths in South Africa
Lord Elgin reports in the Gazette that the death limit for pension eligibility has been extended from two to seven years after removal from duty due to wounds injuries or disease. The Army Council seeks continuous disease history linking death to war service and requests evidence be sent with pension awards for confirmation.
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Wellington
Lord Elgin
South Africa
Army Council
River Report Notes Fishing Conditions This Morning
At 9 o'clock this morning the Rakaia was fishable. Ashburton was clear, Upper and Rangitata rivers were clear and Rangitata fishable.
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Rakaia
Ashburton
Smarth
Rangitata
World sculling title hopefuls train on Wanganui River
Webb and Tressider prepare for the world sculling championship on the Wanganui River with double daily training sessions. Both rowers appear thoroughly satisfied with their progress and their trainers.
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Wanganui
Webb
Tressider
Labour conference adopts plan for nationalisation
Representatives of 40 Labour and Political Labour League, the Fabian Society, and the Trades Council met to decide on a Labour platform. The committee aims at the nationalisation of production, distribution and exchange and to back united action supporting district Labour Union candidates.
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Wellington
Labour and Political Labour League
Fabian Society
Trades Council
Ashburton County Council outlines water races and bridge work
The Ashburton County Council met to note £500 remittance for Rangitata bridge grant and audit six month accounts. Overseer reports water supplies at Pudding Hill Rakaia and Waterton districts, progress on Rangitata and Ashburton bridges, and plan for an assistant ranger to curb tampering with races. A sub committee will inspect water races and discuss bridge closure with Geraldine Council. Traction engine by-laws adhered to by owners.
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Charles Morrison
Ashburton
Rakaia
Lince
Pudding Hill
Methven
Rakai
Forks
Alford
Mount Somers
Raugitata
Waterton
Messrs Jaine
McLauchlan
Hinds Gorge
Ruapuna
Rangitata Bridge
Stock Bridge
Rangitata River
Hinds Stock Bridge
Dromore
Chertsey
Hinds-Haling
Studholme
Lambie
Cr Lambie
Cairns
John Osborne
Willowby
Jnat
Osborne
Stitt
Alr Osborne
le Cren
Morrison Bros
Geraldine County
South Rakaia Road
Dunstan
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Priva
Collin’s
W. H. Collins
Gerst
Andrew Grr & Ge., Ltd
Fie Leading Drapers
G. Meddins
People’s
Canterbury
AL. Ush
Tancred Street
Aalburton
Safe
Pargains
The
W.A. Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Branch
G Ann
E. H. Childs
W. J. Adams
F. Ferriman
Land and Fetata
North Belt
J. L. Higgs
John Davison
R. F. Curtis
H. Gresham
Burnett Street
West
Duncan Ross
Tancred St. S
Smith Mackwell
Triangle Cash
Buxton & Thomas
Triangle Cash Storeo
Otty
Somerset Hotel
Bar OF Plenty
Poperty
Bay of Plenty
R. Handcock
Colombo Street
Cathedral Square
A. T. AH
Isaaa
E. Bonningtor, i. Fbo Ashburton
Ancred Street
Barral
Barker
A. T. H. Williams
Frank Curtis
Philadelphia
Consulting Optician
E. Kielworth
Ashburtor
H. Bairstow
D. & Winsloe & CG. Land, Estate and General Agents
Mossburn
J. E. Winsloe
Craighead and Berryman
Graighead and Co., Tailors and Outfitters
Hellion
A. T. HW. W.ss. Dagt Street
Harold E. Curtis
Harold E. Gurtis
Abbey Hoot Parish
Conpone
Commercial Department
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Somerset Buildings
Dalgety and Company
Edwin
H. Wright
E. G. Wright
Windemere
Friendly Islands
Carter
Ouidfellows’ Hall
South Canterbury Officers’ Club
Timaru
McKenzie
Robin
Dolman
V.D
Hefford
Tucker, Childs
Mecechan
Teilding Ram
Lincoln
Raynor
Masterton
Atlen
Wairarapa
Goethe
Wito
Rex
Alfred Sims
Justice Denniston
Michael Hart
Dudge Johnston
Snck
L.E.G
L.W.G
J. B. MacEwan and Co. Ltd
Ashburton Hospital
Ashburton County Hospital
Messrs
Hi. Davis Gill
D. Wood
M. Stitt
de. Mande
Andrew Harris
D. Thomas
Rule
Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club
Cable News
Bers Batt
United Press Association
Telegraph
NEW Navy League
Lord Esher
Imperial Maritime League
Admiral Fisher
Kaiser
W. and A. McArthur
Mesare W
A. McArthur
Whinney
Whany
C. Colwill
Hepsen
Cahaven
Har
Ambassadorial
Paris
Admiral Touchard
BM. Bompard
St. Petersburg
Britain
Glenshira Lodge
Lord Ashtown
Glenshire Lodge
Wexford
Iask
British Politics
Sir Anthony Macdonnell
the Education Department
Naval Estimates
Minorocco
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Portugal
Newcastle “Cregss
United States Presidency
Central Board OF Emigration
Labour Party
Ashburton County
Treasury
Rangitata Trafic Bridge
McQlauchlan
Jaine
Attéensien
Flemington
McLaughlan
Mr. Osborne
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