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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

4

Springfield Sale Shows Strong Demand Across Livestock and Implements

Auction at Springfield, Methyd, drew broad attendance from North and South Canterbury. Implements and cattle sold well with prices listed for ploughs, drills, diets, and sheep men, including eight fat wethers at 4 5s and ewe lambs at 5s to 8s 1d. Catering by Mr GC Beech satisfied buyers. overall sale deemed highly satisfactory with ready bidders on each lot.

Messrs Friediduc Des Lites., Limited Avational D Bortrage and Agency Company, Limited Springfield Methyd Mer Dunesn Cameron Geeter Canterbury Sten Ss Id Ant Vaanps Iaghts Cunbroken Sours Biv Prince Imperial Prince Imperia GC. Beech

Farmer Co operative sale lists prices for produce poultry and pigs

A large Farmers' Co operative Association weekly sale drew a strong crowd. Prices ranged from hens at 1s7d to 1s 7d, ducks 2s Td, geese 8s, pigs weaners and stores 25 6d to 28s 6d. Produce included potatoes 1d per lb, wheat 1s 6d per sack, peas 1s per sack, tomatoes 2d per lb, onions 1d per lb. Fruit items Damson 1d per lb, plums 2s 6d per case, apples 11d per lb. Meat deal 2¾d to 3d per lb, mutton 24d per lb.

Farmers’ Co-operative Association

Hayvelock Street Mart weekly sale clears stock

Mr Stephenson presided over the Hayvelock Street Mart at his regular weekly sale of live and dairy stock with a full turnout and complete clearance. Prices included poultry hens 1s 6d to 2s per pair, ducks 8s to 4s, pigs 37s 6d to 43s, cattle profits £678, horses unbroken light £6 5s, slack £8 10s, aged back 80s, oats 5s 3d, wheat 10s 6d to 13s, potatoes 1d per lb, tomatoes 2d, onions 1d, cucumbers 4s 8d per case, apples 1d per lb, plums 2s 6d to 3s 6d, oranges 6s per case.

Stephenson

England Cricketers Outplayed in Melbourne Test Sessions

The Pall Mall Gazette notes English players were outclassed in test matches. Melbourne reports quote Jones saying England should have won at least two tests, though faults cost them. Victoria’s first innings closed at 47 for 1, with J Horan and Leaver contributing substantial scores.

Per Press Association Los Don Pall Mall Gazette Melbourne Jones

Farmers' Union meeting discusses new levy plan

A meeting of Ashburton Branch committees of the New Zealand Farmers' Union considered a proposed graduated levy scale. The plan, backed by the Wellington provincial executive, would tax members by capital value with adjustments per £500, to fund the Colonial Executive and branch activities. The motion to defer decision to the next annual meeting.

Ashburton NZ. Paritners’ Union Lill T. Capon J. Glassey W. Moses A. J. Austen A. & Hayman Chapmen Reid New Zealand Farmers’ Union of North Canterbury Tui Wellington Provintish Executive Colonial Council Calonial Wellington Ian Feaves Bat

Blackball miners face stalled work amid union clash

The Blackball coal strike deepens as the union rejects management calls to resume work without reinstatement of dismissed miners. A ballot is demanded by strikers while officials consider a conference with Chief Inspector Lomas. Telegrams of support pour in from unions across the dominion as Wellington officials deny sending sympathy messages.

Cision Baliob Imehi Lars Uani Mondev Jd. A Sitar Wither Law Lemus Wellington Deaniston Brunner Tyneside Grenitg Tregear Orpaniser Gelinas Blackball Greymouth Aly Trogeay Brummer Wellington Trades and Labour Cotinei Wellington Sa Porty Dominion Aly Lomas

Settlement Probable on Blackball Trouble Unanimous

A telegram to the Minister of Labour reports an early settlement of the Blackball dispute is likely. Misa H I Powell, organiser of the Political Labour League, addressed the day event and the meeting unanimously approved supporting the Blackball miners against the Blackball Company which discharged men without explanation during a Sydenham meeting on Friday.

Wellington Labour Misa H. I. Powell Political Labour League Sydenham

Fatalities and injuries from Christchurch poisoning and car crash

Christchurch reports a young man named Mansley admitted in critical condition after poisoning. Mrs. R. Merrett, injured in a motor car accident last Saturday, remains semi conscious as of last evening.

Christchurch Mansley Tis

New Zealand Briefs: Deaths and Injuries Reported

NAPLER February 28 A man named W Carson a wool dealer at Omouna died suddenly this afternoon after a violent coughing spell and hemorrhage. Deceased was married and resided at Hastings. WELLINGTON February 28 A Jaden named Lay son of a store keeper at Upper Hutt was run over by a dray while playing in front of his father's shop. The wheel passed over his leg and he died on the way to John festa.

Napler W. Carson Eniggdes Omouna Hastings Wellington Jad Nemed Lay Upper Hutt

Ashburton Racing Club Endorses May Meeting Plan

A committee meeting chaired by Mr T E Utton approved the autumn meeting programme for May 13 and 14. The total purse will total about £800, with rules drafted and a totalisator permit sought. An offer from W K McDougal to build and run a totalisator house was discussed for possible terms. Special train arrangements from Christchurch may be arranged at reduced rates, with catering and privileges managed by the ground committee. The meeting adjourned after authorizing further inquiries and possible ambulance grant from Canterbury Jockey Club.

Ashburton County, Racing Club T. E. Upton New Zealand ‘Trotting Association Canterbury Jockey Club W. Kt. McDougal Railway Department Christchurch Groud Walters

New Zealand Footballers Sail From London Aboard Mongolia

The New Zealand footballers departed London aboard the Mongolia, with arrival noted as February 28 and recording the departure on February 29 at 11 53 a.m. The brief report marks a sea voyage as part of their team travel details.

London Mongolia

Crowder Steamers Ready to Sydney Fully Booked

Crowder Steamer Wellington reports Sydney sailings nearing full bookings with the last three ships carrying full passenger lists. The arama on Friday departure already has all-for-passenger accommodation reserved and no seats available.

Wellington Sydney

Sunday Returns Whellington Colonizes Irelands?

Sunday returns Wellington February 29 show customs takings this week totaling 26275 pounds, described as a record. Vital statistics for Wellington include 49 births 105 marriages and - deaths. Five bankruptcies occurred in Wellington during the month.

Whellington

Tinwald Town Board Meeting Notes and Health Update

Tinwald Town Board met last evening with I Williams in the chair James Wampton and D Teppets present. Dr Hunter reported two enteric fever cases in the district. The health inspector found district sanitation largely satisfactory aside from minor defects. The board discussed main road cost apportionment and instructed the chairman to arrange final terms with local bodies. Debtor balance stood at £45 1s 0d with outstanding rates. Clerk tasked to pursue legal recovery. Accounts of £10 6s 8d approved for payment. Meeting adjourned.

Tinwald I. Williams James Wampton Teppets Hunter Health Department Hairman

Reverend James Flanagan Arrives for Ashburton Mission

The Rev James Flanagan and accompanied by Mr J H Stephens the singing evangelist arrived in Ashburton from the south last evening to conduct a mission starting tomorrow The welcome in Baring Square Methodist Church featured the Mayor Councillor Henry Davis and praise for Flanagan’s work among the poor in Dewian eastern slums The Baptist and temperance representatives voiced warm greetings and town leaders urged a successful visit with plans to host Flanagan during his stay and subsequent London return

James Flanagan J. H. Stephens Ashburton Baring Square Methodist Church Alnyor Cals Henry Divis James Flanagin Flanagan Flanaygan Dewian Ale Hen Tillett Ashburyan Dedlh Asiilurmheo London Lambert Ry Planagan Baptist Church Shiner Temperance Party

Southbound Official and Cadets Attend Fire Meeting

Mr Joly Mackay, Government Printer, went south by the express this morning. A team of High Stool cadets went to Christeliireli by the express last evening to attend the fire shooting meeting at Redelifta. No change in Ashburton county rivers at 9 am, all reported as fiscible.

Joly Mackay Fiat Express Christeliireli Espresa Redelifta Ashburton County

Complete Gliane ing Sale of Farm Stock and Farm Implements

PPNHE National and Mortgage Agency Company of N Z Ltd received orders from Mr Josep Choalt to sell at public sale all live and dead stock and farm implements in conjunction with the NZ Farmers Coop. The catalog includes 3 draught mares 1 Gipsy mare with foal, 4 half-draught mares, several cattle cattle including dairy cows yearling stock hogs a binder plough harrows drills rollers and other farm gear and sundries.

PPNHE National and Mortgage N.Z., Ltd Josep Choalt Havi Hs Farm N.Z Syre Baron Carl Ton Tip Gipsy Cajitdin Seddon Haron Whitechapel Pe National Mortgage and . Agundy Company OF CED Messrs Frieplandhr Bros., Ltd Mer Joby Moore Oalwood Priezdlander Bros., Ltd

Williamson Estate Receives Trustees Proposals for Auction

Stational Mortgage and Company received ideas from the Trustees in the BH Y the late Mr Donald Williamson for the sale of Allenton Ashburton Homestead Farm. The 208 acre property features rich land, water supply, a 14 room dwelling, stables and sheds. It has produced 70 bushels of wheat per acre and lies within 2 miles of town with three road frontages.

Stional Mortgace and Company Donald Williamson Bellew Pine N Oo AG Allenton Ashburton Williamson National Mortgage and B Agency John Moore Mitcham and Sherwood Ralala and Methven Gibson

WWE Sale Clears Livestock at Homestead Mitcham

A sale of live and dead stock was held at Homestead in Mitcham on the above date. The complete collection includes three consignments from the seller, with stock from LIV and other categories noted.

WWE Sal Mitcham Tucke Nave Aml CO Canterbury Leessom

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