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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

3

Stock sale at Methven yards draws fair attendance

At Methven yesterday stock sales were well attended. Friedlander Bros sold 190 fat lambs at 14s 9d and 250 four and six-tooth wethers at 12s 9d, with other cattle lots. The National Mortgage offered J S Nee's suburban property of 11 acres with a six roomed house. bidding reached 400 and the property passed in.

Methven Messrs Friedlander Bros National Mortgage Farmers’ Co-operative Association National Mortgage and Agency Company J. S. Nee

Horses At Fair Demand Rise At Arcade Sale

At the Arcade fair the National Mortgage and Agency Company reported a firmer demand for horses with over 50 entered. Young sound animals sold well. prices ranged from £8 10s to £58 for various pony and mare ages and breeds. In Timaru the third wool sale yielded weak results as many catalogues passed, while New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency noted London spot values for meat and mutton with market inactivity.

National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd Tate Timaru New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited London House Taljow

Indecent Picture Case Dismissed in Wellington

In Wellington on January 31 Magistrate Riddell 5 M dismissed charges against Whittaker a bookseller for selling a magazine with an alleged indecent picture titled Sleep declaring the image not indecent and the information dismissed.

Wellington Riddell Whitaker

Fatal Railway Accident at Gonville in Castlecliff Branch

An drew Eagle was killed when struck by a Castlecliff branch train at Gonville. The engine driver saw the man on the line but could not stop before the train passed over him. He was near his home and apparently unaware of the approaching locomotive.

Wanganui Gonville Castlecliff Andrew Eagle Trai Lee

Christchurch Forgery Trio Sentenced After Guilty Plea

Samuel Bennett and William Morris were committed for sentence in the Supreme Court after pleading guilty to forging and uttering cheques. Bennett broke into his employer's office and stole blank cheques later used in the crime.

Christchurch Samuel Bennett William Morris Supreme Court Bennett

University Senate backs Conservatorium of Music push

The University Senate in Wellington approves a committee recommendation for a deputation to approach the Government with a bid to set aside funds to establish a Conservatorium of Music in New Zealand.

Wellington University Senate Conservatorium of Music New Zealand

Large Estates of Deceased Persons Certified for Stamp Duty

Wellington January 31 report lists top estates certified this month. William McGill of Wellington £35817 Michael McGoverin Canterbury £18863 Philip Threlkeld Canterbury £17297 Arthur Beverley Otago £37382 Patrick Bourke New Plymouth £427086

Wellington William McGill Michael McGoverin Canterbury Philip C. Threlkeld Arthur Beverley Otago Patrick Bourke New Plymouth

Wharf Labourers Plan Action on Union Grievances

Dunedin January 31 report notes the Wharf Labourers Union intends to act to cancel registration under the Arbitration Act but most opinion holds no strike. Support is seen for similar action by the Seamen's Union while employers call it bluff.

Dunedin Wharf Labourers’ Union Seamen’s Union

Ashburton fires ruin council plantations near railway

Ashburton County Council has faced repeated losses from grass and plantation fires over the past two to three years. The council has spent substantial sums on planting and maintenance, with recent fire at Dromore destroying about 70 acres of trees, leaving them ruined and worthless for timber or shelter.

Ashburton County Dromore

Safe bicycle buying in a flood of low grade machines

The piece warns buyers to avoid trashy auction bicycles and recommends high grade models from firms such as Royal Enfield Rudee Whitworth and New Hudson. It notes R D Johnston on Barnett Street as their loose agent.

Royal Enfield Rudee- Whitworth New Hudson R. D. Johnston Barnett Street

Suburban rail and political snubs spark local debate

A correspondent criticizes Mr H Davis for his subway stance and accuses him of parochialism while praising the Premier as businesslike. The writer urges focus beyond Ashburton and argues against costly projects like Dunedin's Otago Central railway and Ashburton's subway.

Water appeal to Hampstead urges high pressure supply

A letter to the Hampstead Editor urges residents to attend a school meeting supporting a high pressure water system. The author argues 25 shillings a year would save labor and wear, improve health and property values, and cites examples from nearby towns. The mayor and borough enthusiasts will attend, with women urged to join.

Hampstead Ashburton Timaru Oumar Geraldine Waimate Chertsey Robert Frizzelle P.S

Tinwald Defeats Albion By 31 Runs in Domain Oval Match

Tinwald beat Albion by 31 runs at Domain oval yesterday afternoon. Key scores include W Bushell 25 and T Fitzgerald 19 for Tinwald, with W N Fitzgerald and A Helem 7 each. Albion's Fouhy and Veel made 9 apiece, H Lamb 8, and R Simpson 4.

Domain Oval Albion Tinwald W. Bushell T. Fitzgerald W. Clothier Nwn. Fitzgerald A. Helem Fouhy Veel H. Lamb R. Simpson

Victoria v New South Wales Abandoned by Rain

In Sydney on January 30 no cricket was played due to rain. Tarrant faces possible disqualification by the ALC.C. from county cricket after any further first class play in Australia. In Melbourne Major Wardill reports a Middlesex Club rule barring playing for a colony and an English county in the same year. Armstrong Saunders and Ransford decline Victoria duties to save themselves for the February 7 fourth test in Melbourne.

Sydney Tarrant Australia Alc.c Melbourne Major Wardill Middlesex Victoria Armstrong Saunders Ransford

North Canterbury stock market holds up despite dry weather

A North Canterbury auctioneering firm says fat stock and overall market fare well despite drought. At the last sale it offered 2500 sheep with only 200 stores. price for Hunters around 4s 3d per bushel and oats near 23d 2d. Early sowings look good, late crops poor. rain overnight uplifts graziers prospects. The Orontes from London docked Fremantle with NZ passengers including Mesdames Loughnan Osbell Grundy Philp and Misses Grundy Loughnan Os.

North Canterbury Ashburton

Rheumo Endorsement From New Plymouth Reader

Letter from John Abbott of New Plymouth dated July 6 1907 praises Rheumo as the best remedy for rheumatism caused by uric acid. Abbott notes long residence in the city and offers to recommend Rheumo to friends. Store price listed as 2s 6d and promotional notes abridged from tea drinkers advertisement.

John Abbott New Plymouth Cherist

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