Addington Market Report Shows Strong Clearance And Prices
Yarding at Addington totals 3750 fat sheep 500 fat lambs 1600 store sheep 296 cattle and 452 pigs with a clear advance in rates. Fat cattle included choice line and handy weights. beefs to 19s 6d per 10lb, cows to 7s 6d, steers to £9 12s, and heifers to £6 25s. Fat sheep rose with small yarding. best ewes and merino wethers traded higher. Stores and pigs mostly steady. baconers and porkers varied within previous ranges.
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Geraldine Livestock Sale Draws Steady Attendance
A Geraldine sale reported 9 attendees with 630 sheep 25 cattle and 15 pigs sold in Farmers yards. Demand favored cattle with fatstock prices quoted for heifers calves and cows. pigs brought strong bids while sheep showed slight weaknesses in quality.
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Reform urged for parliaments midnight sittings
The Ashburton Guardian calls for urgent reform of parliamentary procedure especially in all night sittings. It cites wasted days and nights, rushed laws, and health strain on members, urging Premier to use his majority to limit long sessions and improve deliberation. It notes warnings from the Wanganui Herald and hints at a fatal consequence if inaction continues.
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MILLERS AND MILLHANDS TO MEET OVER ARBITRATION AWARD
Local and general items note a miller and millhands meeting in Christchure to discuss the Arbitration Court award. The column also mentions new station master at Rahburcon, post office plans for Ashburton, and local drill and curiosities.
Temuka Stock Sale Totals Mixed Sale Slated
Temuka sale faced rain and a small entry with about 1000 sheep forward. Crossbred ewes and full mouth ewes in lamb sold to 138 Guinea D. Wethers 16 Guinea D. Stores in pigs 143 Guinea D. Cattle yarded with fat stock £4 12 6d and cows £2 17s 6d. Springers £3 to £3 15s, yearlings 2 3s also listed.
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Timaru Skin Sale Figures Reflect Steady Bidding
The fortnightly Timaru sale drew good attendance and keen bidding. Skins ranged from butchered and bred types to merinos with prices from 3s 5d to 4s 1d per lb. Wool trimmings sold at 2 3 1 per lb and dead wool at 4 4d per lb.
Ashburton Stock Market Report Week of July 3
Measra Friedlander Bros Ltd report livestock activity at Tinward yards with bad weather reducing entries. Total 1459 sheep 10 cattle 6 horses. Ashburton entry 975 sheep 3 cattle 6 horses. Prices list includes 17s 6d for 528 fat wethers, 123d for 311 crossbred ewes, and cattle prices from £3 15s to £18 for gelding and mare values. Implement prices at full market. Week’s private sale: 32 crossbred ewes.
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New Goods Arrival Advertised by Andrew Orr
Brief item notes an advertisement by Andrew Orr announcing a shipment of new goods. It invites readers seeking clothing and related items to read the notice for details.
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Birth Rate Debate Sparks Letter to Editor
A reader argues against overpopulation by parents and clergy alike, urging wiser family planning and criticizing the burden of raising many children. The correspondent invites other views on the birth rate and its social impact in New Zealand.
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MadlarK Seeks Mud-Friendly Creek Road Guide
A notice from Madlark of Bogside Allenton lists duties for a Creek Road guide to safely transport residents, avoid mud fever, and refrain from criticizing the road board. It warns instant dismissal for violations and requires the applicant to provide their own tackle and tools.
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Legislative Council Race Opens With Chairmanship Bid
United Press details July 4 coverage as Hon W. Smith seeks the chairman ship of committees in the Legislative Council with Hon J A Boner likely to be proposed as well.
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Parliament Proceedings and Bills Stepped Through
United Presa report from Wallineton notes the Council met at 2 30 pm to present the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's Speech. The Lunatics Amendment Bill passed all stages and the Worker's Compensation for Accidents Bill agreed a second time. The Council rose at 55 p.m.
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Sheep Sale At Rakaia Yard Heavy Hoggets Trade Sluggish
A good attendance at the Rakaia sale saw 400 sheep yarded mostly hoggets with bidding slack. Prices ranged to about 68 3d to Lla for smelt entries and crossbred merino ewes to 12 9d and 9 74d. cows valued up to £6 10s.
New Zealand House Seates New Minister Duncan
The House met at 2.30 pm as Premier announced the member for Oamaru Mr Duncan was sworn in by the Governor as a member of the Executive. Duncan was assigned the portfolios of Lands Agricultural and Forests. The Premier noted Duncan would use his expertise to benefit the colony. Papers from Hon. W. P. Reeves were laid on the table.
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South Africa War Reports and Public Bills Debated
The house discussed official war reports favoring pro-Boer positions, denied by Mr Seddon, and proceeded with bills including Education Act Amendment and various public and harbor measures. Committees were named, and ministers answered questions on relief funds, health, and local governance as sessions continued into the night.
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Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Illinois Leader
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago and vice president of the Illinois Woman's Alliance spoke on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She recounted a severe winter cold that threatened pneumonia, noting the medicine was pleasant, relieved symptoms quickly, and left her fully recovered without a doctor’s bill. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company Smoke New Venue.
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Australian soldiers urged to return home from Africa
In the Assembly Mr Reid opened a discussion on inducements to Australian soldiers to stay in Africa. He urged the Government to clarify that Australia seeks to have its men back when it helps the Mother Country. He warned against turning patriotism into emigration and praised the colony's valuable colonial youths.
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Kosi Bay expedition reports capture at Komati Poort
London papers say the Kosi Bay expedition captured Komati Poort at Komati Poort in Delagos Bay. The notice notes dated dispatches from July 4 and times for rukaponee and ormice recorded July 5 at 923 am and 1035 am respectively.
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Death notice for Private J Moeller from Wallington
Warutwaton July reports the Premier has received word of the death of Private J Moeller of Wallington. Earlier it stated he was seriously ill and belonged to the Hera tauings Mounted Rifles in the dad Contingent.
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Crisis in China Dominates Housed World News
Li Hung Chang and Viceroys nominally act apart from Pekin amid the crisis. Yuan-shikan commands Chinese troops who refuse German passage to rescue missionaries. Taku engagements see British destroyers reposition. Anasien gunboat is virtually out of action with 63 casualties. United Prove Association reports by telegraph.
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British Powers Prepare for China Crisis
From Wakapnake dated July 5 920 officials report 13500 troops 53 red guns and 36 Maxims landed with nine British warships at Tako and 23 others along the Chinese coast. Additional reinforcements and a 10000 troop fleet detachment from India are en route to Hong Kong as China nears internal disintegration. Sir Edward Grey hopes Britain deters any partition effort by the Powers.
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Chinese Officials In Pekin Murder Case Sparks Allied Attacks
A Chinese runner reports Prince Tren of the Taung Li Yamen arranged a trap to massacre ministers after a conference with ambassadors. Ketteler, the German minister, was killed when he left his legation. his escort burned the Tsung Li Yamen. British legations faced heavy bombardment as Chinese forces fought back amid reports of mass killings and foreign evacuations. Admiral Boendimann urged Emperor to deploy a full army division to China.
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Jaiser's Opinion Dictated Terms Aimed at Pekin
The Emperor vows to dictate peace terms in Pekin after punishing insults to Germany. Ambassadors in Berlin consult Count von Bülow and avoid immediate war with China, treating the current events as a partial insurrection requiring quick suppression. Japan mobilizes 30,000 more troops.
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