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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
4
The note urges accepting the English made essence of vinegar over a colonial imitation. It specifies bottles sufficient for one gallon and a price of 6 pence. The language suggests a small trade or advertisement order.
In Christchurch on July 7, business in the grain and produce market remains quiet. Wheat and oats see good enquiry while growers hold firm, exporters unable to offer more incentives. only Costa prices are firmer. No consequential sales reported lately. Potatoes see fair immediate demand as wet weather disrupts supplies.
At Addington yards, stock numbers were about steady with fat cattle and lambs near last week’s levels. Fat lambs were down, fat sheep rose, and store sheep remained in fair demand. Prices ranged with hoggets around 9s to 13s, ewes up to 16s, and fat cattle and dairy cows quoted across multiple classes.
In Dunedin on July 7 fat cattle yarded 200 head, mainly medium bullocks and cows with some prime. Prices for good quality cattle were similar to last week, medium and unfinished declined about 20s per head. Sheep yarded 325 with wethers and ewes steady to slightly higher, best wethers 16s to 17s 6d, ewes up to 15s, lambs 2000 yarded with prices broadly steady. Pigs about 120 penned, all sorts near last week’s rates. suckers 10s 6d to 13s, slips 14s 6d to 18s 6d, porkers 35s to 40s, baconers up to 60s.
The wheat market remains firm with Velvet variety selling to millers at top prices. Long-berried wheat is in strong demand for shipment, prime milling quoted 2d to 4s 4d, medium to good 3s 1d to 4s 1d, whole fowl wheat 8s 7d to 9d, inferior 3s 6d to 4s 3d. Oats show firming demand for shipment with lighter offerings and maintained prices for A and B grades. Prime milling Gartons 1s 7d to 1s 8d, Sparrowhills 1s 6d to 1s 7d, good to best feed 1s 5d to 1s 6 1/2d, inferior to medium 1s to 1s 4d.
Telegraphs from London and Wellington describe large attendance and steady or mixed price movements at wool sales. Merino prices held, crossbreds showed minor declines, and buyers from America operated freely as discounts applied across grades. Institutions Dalgety and Company and the National Mortgage and Agency Company reported on brokers and market activity.
Fourth series opened to a large attendance and lively bidding but poor selection. Merino and crossbred wools mostly showed about 5 percent lower prices versus last series, with shabby and greasy lots notably weaker. London reports confirm steady competition and price dips for inferior lots.
An unclear note from Spilohs responds to a correspondent, claiming no responsibility for the published content. The terse statement addresses accountability and ties to the reporting.
W. E. Abbott of Wingen New South Wales argues that New Zealand's capital and brains have migrated to Australia over the past two decades. He cites land resumption, overvaluation, and governance limits as drivers, noting NZ profits followed by a 1907 NSW balance sheet showing high returns, and suggesting a broader shift of talent and capital to the Commonwealth.
Mrs J Morwick of Grey Street Shortland Thames NZ reports her boy severely burnt years ago and Hanson and Co. advised Chamberlains Pain Balm. After few applications pain vanished and hands heated without scar. She uses it for headache toothache and rheumatism and recommends it to all. For sale by chemists and storekeepers.
The Invercargilly dispatch reports the Police Commission hearing overseen by Commissioner Bishop. Constable Carnell testifies about eleven years in Lyttelton and alleged political pressure to remove him for being too successful. Inspector Mitchell notes recruitment issues tied to education standards and supports promotions. proceedings resume in Genow.
Christchurch July 7 Mr Laurenson M P says he will appear before the Commission to refute monstrous allegations made against him. He declines to give particulars now, noting the matters occurred some time ago and details must be checked before comment.
Auckland Rugby Union proposes to have the North versus South Island clash in Wellington on September 4. The southern tour itinerary is fixed with games at Wellington August 28, Wanganui August 31, Taranaki September 2, and a potential match against Taranaki at Auckland on September 11.
The article praises Mr George Davies, a suit specialist, for cutting high made to measure costs by selling at 22 10s to 38 10s. He opens cash based shops with modern efficiency to eliminate bad debts and antiquated methods. Ashburton branch display invites inspection and offers samples and prices. customers save about £2 per suit while obtaining better fit and quality.
Acting Minister of Finances Mr J A Millar reports Wellington revenue for the quarter ended June 30 fell in Customs and ferrets revenue while railways and land tax rose. Net quarter increase is £34,678 with year total £9,086,363.
The Canal Finance Committee presented a second interim report to the Lyttelton Harbour Board. It recommended the canal terminal be placed beyond the Heathcote bridge and endorsed Railway Department earnings figures for the Lyttelton Christchurch line. The committee also accepted the port trade growth estimate by the Board's engineer and noted the lack of unanimity on distantial aspects, inviting minority and majority input.
Mrs 0 A Madden of Kurrajong New South Wales describes six months of stomach worm infections in her one year ten month old son. She cites irritable behavior blood in stool convulsions and a successful treatment with Comstock Dead Shot Worm Pellets costing 1s 6d per box with six boxes for 8s 6d.
The Appeal Court hears the case of the Commissioner of Crown Lands Taranaki versus Bennie holder of a lease in perpetuity seeking to purchase the fee simple including minerals other than gold or silver. Mr Justice Chapman reserves judgment with the Crown appealing. Mr Myers for the Commissioner and Messrs Skerrett and McBeogh for Bennie appear.
Mrs Sarah McBurney Upner Hutt endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup in children after long use. She reports no bad effects and says she will continue its use. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.
Legal notice from G. H. Buchanan barrister and solicitor describes special sums of £100 £200 £500 £600 and £1250 for investment on Town or Country Secure at the lowest current rates offered, addressed to the reader seeking secure investment options.
Money to lend in large or small sums on freehold securities with low current rates. Easy terms of repayment arranged. Maude and Harman, Burnett Street, Ashburton represent by Kennedy, solicitor Burgett Street Ashburton.
Perry, Perry & Kinnerney solicitors Timaru Geraldine Temuka announce trust monies available to lend on freehold securities including approved second mortgages. Interest at lowest current rates. Principal repayable by instalment if desired.
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