Real Estate and Insurance Ads Include Teas Coffees and Farms
A block of listings advertises insurance services including Stock General Insurance Company of New Zealand and Yorkshire Fire Insurance. Also promoted are teas cocoa and coffee in stock along with rental houses on Cameron Street William Street Havelock Street Tancred Street and Wills Street. Large property holdings and Southland district sheep runs are advertised plus Quibell's Sheep Dip and Rudge Whitworth specials reduced from £20 to £16.
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Cameron Street
ASG Burton
Live Stock General Insurance Company
New Zealand
Plate Glass Insurance
Yorkshire Live Stock
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Grain and
Quibetl
Maliny and Co., Limited
Christchurch
William Street
Havelock Street
Tancred Street
Wills St
Southland
Premises Occupied By Mortgage Agency Closed Factory Site
A historical note records that the premises formerly housing the National Mortgage and Agency Company on Burnett Street near Dalgety Yard are no longer in use and that no business will be conducted at the factory behind the old premises.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company
Somerset Buildings
Burnett Street
Dalgetyard Company
Saunders
Property on Winters Road Seeks Quick Sale at Low Figure
Situated on Winters Road this 14 acre First-class land includes a seven room dwelling, outbuildings, orchard, four permanent water pumps, a tank, and county race frontage. The seller advertises a very low price with expected area growth, inviting inspection and further particulars on application.
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Winters Road
Ashburton notes and regional updates in brief
Easterly winds forecast for Captain Edwin's report while Miss Lily Church Williane should appear among Ashburton teachers certificate candidates. A medical assistance bureau call answer began Monday. Cambridge hosts first totalisator meeting since years, £1600 wagered, 21 bookmakers licensed. Mount Somers Athletic Club joins South Canterbury Centre of NZ Athletic Union. Constable Moore departs Lyttelton for Methven. Wool transported from Lake Beron to Mount Somers station 30 miles. Exhibition chief G S Munro receives Christchurch officers' letter praising integrity. Cheviot threshing yields high. Frank Kelly 50 bushels per acre. Barnes mill reports 60 bushels from local wheat. Grass seed yields 30 to 85 bushels per acre. Factories Act changes: six towns vote weekly half holiday shift for shops to be observed on factory days. Gisborne votes to keep separate holidays. Pahiatua, Hunt er ville, Timaru adopt changes this week. Geraldine, Gar rein, Lawrence next week.
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Cheviot
Frank Kelly
Barnes
Bruce
Haughey
Dominion
Pahiatua
Hunterville
Timaru
Geraldine
Ganaru
Lawrence
Gisborne
Pahatua
Huntervile
Geraldine, Gartern
Morning Christchurch train demand prompts council action
Dr Wood urged faster morning service to Christchurch at the Borough Council meeting citing circulating petitions and farmer support from Dunsandel. Officials noted trains run together with passenger volumes not enough to justify changes, but the council may press the Department if talks fail.
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Christchurch
Wood
Dunsandel
Ashburton
Tumult at Borough Council Over Anonymous Tuberculosis Letter
At a lively Monday night meeting the Borough Council debated receiving an anonymous letter about a tent linked to tuberculosis. The Mayor insisted on addressing it as new business, while Dr Thomas and others urged not to publicize or even acknowledge the letter. The Mayor prevailed, blocking motions and press publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Nicall
Cr. Thomas
Nicoll
Jim
Hastings meeting urges Waimarama health resort and watering place
A Hastings public meeting discussed developing Waimarama as a health resort and watering place for Hawke’s Bay. Resolutions called for acquiring adjacent land, circulating a Government petition, and asking the Prime Minister to inspect the site for public use. The Mayor objected to broader land requests beyond the meeting’s purpose.
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Hastings
Wally Joo Persons
Waimarama
Hawke's Bay
Presentation at Ashburton Guards for Captain Percy retirement
After the weekly parade the Ashburton Volunteer Guards hosted Captain Percy as he retires from active volunteering. Officers and privates praised his long service, presented a sword and golf club shield, and Lieutenant Tucker signaled willingness to run for the vacant captaincy. Captain Percy expressed thanks and best wishes for his successor.
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Ashburton Volunteer Guards
Percy
W. Tucker
Dolman
V.D
T. Hayes
Hefford
Childs
Nicoll
Meechan
Tucker
Captain Percy
Guards
Perey
Ticker
Farm Labourers Dispute Hearing Resumes at Cheviot
John McAdam a Cheviot farm hand tells conciliation board he earned 2d weekly and 5 pounds ton initially, now seeks 27s 6d weekly plus bonuses. He describes long hours, rough camp conditions at Stonyhurst, and mixed holidays while supporting Union wage demands. Adjournment to 10 next day.
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Conciliation Board
Cheviot
John McAdam
Kennedy
G. W. Forbes
Forbes
Stony Hurst
Stonyhurst
Master
Mr Dyans
Messrs Thorn and Kennedy
Weather brings light rain aiding crops in region
A pleasant change in the weather occurred this morning with light rain starting around 9 o clock and lasting intermittently through much of the day. The moisture is expected to benefit crops especially turnips and rape, with reports of light rain from Mount Somers and other outlying districts across the county.
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Mount Somers
Rain Ends Droughts in Hawera and Paranki
In Hawera on February 25 rain returned with a gauge reading 45 points after a dry spell. In Elthaal on February 25 steady heavy rain persisted for sixteen hours, ending a prolonged Paranaki drought.
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Hawera
Elthaal
Paranaki
River Reports Show Rivers In Fishing Order At Nine
All the county rivers were reported to be in fishing order at 9 o'clock this morning, indicating good conditions for anglers and potential early catches across the region.
Mellor's Shoes Promotion Highlights Durable Footwear
Holiday shoppers are urged to buy light yet durable footwear at Mellor's Shoes. The ad promises high quality at economical prices during an alteration sale, claiming unmatched value in the district for tennis bowls or cricket footwear.
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Mellor
Justices' Justice Inquiry Sparks Ashburton Letter
A correspondent to the Ashburton Guardian questions the police court report on an excursion liquor case. The writer criticizes Mr Robert Alcorn for lenient sentencing and alleges a pattern of intoxication and public annoyance by the young man, urging strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Robert Alcorn
Hampstead's Affairs A Greater Ashburton
Letter from Sir expresses frustration with Sandray and calls for merging Hampstead with Ashburton into a Greater Ashburton. Advocates public discussion on amalgamation, rating impacts, and governance. Seeks editor leadership and notes intent to stay in office despite calls to resign.
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Sandray
Frizzelle
Frizzello
Hampstead
Beare
Sandrey
Editor
Brampstead
Ashburton
Premier's Friendly Societies Bill Aims Reforms
Auckland February 24 Sir Joseph Ward outlined plans for a new Friendly Societies Bill in the next session. He advocated annual competent audits, broader hospital admission rights at uniform rates, and a program to collect early colony history with a stenographer to visit old members.
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Auckland
Oddfellows
Mototapu
Joseph Ward
Friendly Societies
Friendly Societies Conference
New Zealand
Women Assistants Sought for Te Granga Enquiry
The Workers' Politics' Association executive urges that women sit as assistants with Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., during the Te Granga Home enquiry. The aim is to boost confidence of young women giving evidence and to elicit questions women may think of that men might miss.
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J. Barr
Workers’ Politics’ Association
G. Powlds
Association
H. W. Bishop
S.M
Orange
Cardinal Moran Praises Maori Race and Language
Cardinal Moran told a Sydney dinner he hopes the Maori people and their language are preserved. He praised New Zealand’s democracy and urged the government to protect the language from extinction.
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Per Press Association
Auckland
Cardinal Moran
The
Victoria
Sydney
New Zealand
Band Contest Opens in New Plymouth with Baritone Trials
The Band Contest at New Plymouth opened with baritone solo results led by W. Munro of Auckland Battalion at 67 points and G. A. Day of Nelson Garrison at 66. Flugel Horn top clocked by H. Gould of Wanganui at 66, with few competitors due to weather. Quartets decided with Nelson Garrison leading at 77 points and Auckland First Battalion close behind at 75.
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Plymouth
Ieb
Wellington
W. Munro
Auckland
G. A. Day
Nelson Garrison
G. Jenson
Wanganui Garrison
Jo. Gilberts
Batallion
FH. Flatt
Nelson
G. Austin
Taranaki Garrison
B. May
Hastings
J. Weir
Manaia
A. §. Fulejamies
Auckland Mounted Rifles
Herd
H. Gould
Wanganui
G. Peace
Taranaki
A. N. Hawkins
New Plymouth
Auckland First Battalion
Woolston
Mornington No
Masterton
Mornington
Ashburton Half Holiday Poll Sparks Borough Debate
In Ashburton readers debate whether Saturday or Thursday should be the half holiday. A Mayors casting vote reversal and next Thursday poll are discussed, with traders favoring Thursday. Almanacs show most South Island towns choosing Thursday or Wednesday as half-holiday. Michael Hart notes local precedent and wonders if poll results will resemble prophecy.
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Awent
Ashburton
Geome
Mills, Dick and Co
Otago
Southland
South Canterbury
South Island
Dominion
Michael Hart
Prize Day At Mayfield Day School
Parents and pupils gathered on the school grounds for prize presentations after games and tea. Chairman Mr W Oakley praised the year's work and urged diligence. Rev W Hain and other speakers offered addresses. Prizes were distributed by Rev W Hain and Mrs William Gallagher. Donald McRae was named dux. Several pupils received standard and sewing prizes, with gardens judged by Mr Hall of Ruapuke.
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Mayfield Presbyterian
W. Hain
Thomas McDowell
W. Ebnslie
Withell
Loo
Henry Christensen
BE. Withell
Katie Christensen
Dore Christensen
Minnie Beckett
Edward Burgess
Edgar Withell
Myrtle Withell
Hilda Murdoch
William Gallagher
George Murdoch
Nellie Burgess
W. Oakley
J. Dellow
W. Hajn
Donald McRae
Ashburton
Timaru
Nellie Withell
Lizzie Cleland
Daisy Brannan
Doris Leggett
Amy Spencer
Bessie Corbett
Irene Oakley
Jeanie Cleland
Lilian Leggett
Bosbkeapt Gardens
Nellie Cleland
Linda Oakley
Edith Spencer
Hall
Ruapune
New Zealand Guild Presses Labour Minister on Immigrant Domestic Servants
A letter to Hon J A Millar from Mrs B Geddes Crawford of the New Zealand Women's Guild urges government action to recruit domestic servants. It requests a £12 subsidy instead of £9, lower steamer fares to £15, and invites employers to specify needs. The letter warns urgent action is needed to prevent deaths from overwork and unborn child risks.
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Auckland
J. A. Millar
Labour
New Zealand Women’s Guild
B. Geddes Crawford
British Isles
Labour Department
New Zealand
Timaru Council Receives Nine Library Tenders
The Timaru Borough Council received nine tenders for building a library funded by a £3000 grant from Mr Carnegie. The lowest bid is £3940, which the Council plans to accept.
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Timaru
Timaru Borough
Carnegie
Visitor at Lake House Waikaremoana ends life
A man named Mackin, a visitor to the Lake House at Waikaremoana, died by his own hand this morning by cutting his throat. It is believed he traveled from Hastings.
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Wairga
Mackin
Lake House
Waikaremoana
Hastings
New Naval Station Planned at Hastings Harbour
The government buys Hastings Harbour as a preliminary move toward forming a naval station. Princess Christian recovers from influenza. Sir Edward Troy pushes friendly talks with Japan on the Fukumen railway. The US House Naval Committee cuts battleship plans and may back two ships plus eight Holland submarines. Canada and Newfoundland agree to take the Atlantic fisheries dispute to the Hague Tribunal.
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London
The
Daily News
Hastings
Daily Mail
Edward Troy
Japan
Fukumen
United States Naval Programme
Newporis
United States
House of Representatives
Naval Committee
Newfoundland
Odo
Canada
Hague Tribunal
Germany Pushes Macedonian Reform Mandates Through Sultan
In Perliy on February 24 Germany urged the Sultan to renew mandates for officials in Macedonia to show Austrian solidarity and support the Novibazar railway. Ambassadors disagree on reform details. the Sultan rejects the renewal hoping to postpone.
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Perliy
Austria
Novibazar
Germany
Macedonia
Italian anarchist shoots priest in Denver church
An Italian anarchist, while kneeling to receive the sacrament, shot and killed Father Heinrichs at a Denver church. He escaped but was later captured and nearly lynched.
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New York
Denver
Father Heinrichs
South Africa to revert to 10 per cent ad valorem duties
Durban correspondent Bay reports the South African Customs and Railway Conference plans to revert to a 10 percent ad valorem rate in April with a larger free list and moderate protection for developing colonial industries. A representative committee may be formed to study federation and report to parliaments this year.
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London
Roeuter
Durban
Afghan Ameer bans tribesmen aiding Britain's foes
Kabul February 24 The Ameer declares Afghan tribesmen must not assist enemies of Britain allied with Afghanistan. The statement comes amid tensions with Allied forces and reiterates Kabul’s stance on loyalty to the Anglo Afghan alliance.
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Per Press Association
Kabul
The
Ameer
Britain
Afghanistan
Bishop Favors Boycott Condemns It As Futile
Dr Boare Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardagh strongly condemns boycotting saying the aim is misguided and success is unlikely. The bishop argues unity and dialogue are better than collective action aimed at Protestant institutions.
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London
Boare
Ardagh
Financial tremor hits Japan metals firms in Osaka Kyoto Kobe
Twelve Japanese metal firms in Osaka Kyoto and Kobe face suspension of operations amid a panicked market. Reliability concerns have surfaced, with overall liabilities around £600,000 noted in initial reports as Tokio spanks suspend and other firms continue trading.
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Per
Press Association
Petia
Japan
Osaka
Kyoto
Kobe
Tokio
Pan German Anti British Movement Claimed in Berlin Book
An anonymous Australian who says he was a British secret service agent published a Berlin book claiming a Pan German anti British movement in South Africa. The author alleges Germany seeks to provoke discontent between natives and Boers and includes supposed dispatches and telegrams to Lord Melbourne.
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Per
Press Association
Berlin
Lord Melbourne
South Africa
Germany
American Defences and War Prep Raise Alarm in 1900s Buffalo and New York
In a Washington birthday address Mr Taft in Buffalo urged rapid army development to form a strong national defense and noted incomplete coast defenses in Hawaii the Philippines and the Isthmian Canal. General Frederick Grant in New York warned the US would need a million troops to guard Pacific and Atlantic coasts if Japan attacked.
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New York
Washington
Taft
Buffalo
America
Congress
Hawaii
Philippines
Isthmian Canal
Frederick Grant
Japan
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Montauk Point
Cure Your Rheumatism Why Suffer
A promotional note touts Rheumo as a cure for rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related diseases claiming a Feilding man H F Jannins benefited. The letter dated July 1907 urges a fair trial with Rheumo available in stores and chemists for 2 shillings 6p and 4s 6d.
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H. F. Jannins
Feilding
H. Yanning
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Estate and General Commission
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Edwin
Lily Church Williane
Ashburton County Council
Postal Department
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Mount Somers Athletic Club
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Methven
Lake Beron
G. S. Munro
Fim
Fetter
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Whitton
Reginald F. Curtis
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Mayfield
Ashburton Hibernian Friendly Society
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