Houses to Let in Belt and Streets with Weekly Rents
Several houses available for let including six to eight rooms. Listings show locations on Belt, Cameron Street, Burnett Street, South Street, Belt Road and Allenton with weekly rents ranging from 11s to 15s. Most properties feature gardens or additional amenities like a stable or groomer’s facilities.
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H. Belt
Los
Cameron Street
Burnett Street
Groomer
South Street
Belt Road
Allenton
Surgeon I R Flintan to Visit Methven Dental Surgery
Mr A L Zouch announces that I R Flintan of the Royal College of Surgeons will reside in Methven from July 8th to cope with increasing practice. He may be consulted daily at the Methven Dental Surgery.
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L. Zouch
Methven
I. R, Flintan
Royal College of Surgeons
England
Dentist Zouck Mall and Guardian New Buildings Ashburton
A fragment notes a dentist named Zouck and guardian involvement with new buildings on Burnett Street in Ashburton, including a phone contact 56.
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Guardian New Buildings
Burnett Street
Ashburton
Phases of the Moon for July Doomed by OCR
July dates show ephemeris data with moon phase times. The text lists new moon first quarter and full moon entries with times and some illegible numbers, including references to ast or occult terms and acronyms. The fragmentary data lacks clear context or full names.
GUDSELL HOCKINGS MARRIAGE AT CHRISTCHURCH
On June 1st at Phillipstown Christchurch Thomas William Gudsell third son of James Gudsell Tinwald to Emily Adelaide sixth daughter of William Hockings Long Beach officiated by Rev A Ensor. Elizabeth Ann Brawley aged 30 beloved daughter of Mrs M A and the late John Brawley died at Marawiti at her mother’s residence on the eighth.
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Gudsell—Hockings
Phillipstown
Christchurch
A. Ensor
Thomas William
James Gudsell
Tinwald
Emily Adelaide
William Hockings
Longbeach
Ploughing Matches and Parliaments in Focus
A 1908 article contrasts Napoleon's morality with parliamentary duty in New Zealand, critiques MPs for self interest, and highlights farmer ploughing matches. It argues matches uplift ploughmen, praises industry, and laments public indifference to skilled labor while extolling human achievement and bubbles of personal pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budshi
Ashburton Circuit debates independent conference move
At the Ashburton Methodist Circuit quarterly meeting a proposal for an independent dominion conference was hotly debated. The motion for separation was carried 14 to 0 with two neutral votes. Other items note Mr T Arthur’s retirement after 44 years with the Railway Department and local court fines for motorists. New education board regulations and wheat cultivation forecasts in North Otago and South Canterbury are reported, along with a Taranaki dairy farm sale and Riverdale milk earnings.
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Dominion
Ashburton
G. W. Andrews
Ate C. Tixon
W. HH. Culling
J. Frampton
T. H. Andrill
H. M. Dimes
F H. J. Bellhouse
The
New Zealand Times
Taranaki
Riverdale Dairy Company
Chease
Scott
Blowing Bubbles and the Call for Humble Conception
The essay argues for sober self awareness among all social roles from farmers to journalists. It warns that blowing grand bubbles without regard for others fosters conceit, narrows charity, and devalues the soul, while appreciating the transience of ideas can deepen wisdom.
Local notes from Domain weather to Township appointments
Eleven degrees fresh were registered at the Domain weather station for Thursday night. The ice on Domain lakes has thickened but not enough to skate. Postmaster Lyndhurst appointment follows resignations of A. McFarlane and W. Cook. Lyndhurst Telegraph Bureau to act as Postmaster from the 1st. Retirements in official service include Clerk of the Court Darfield R. Colthart. Auckland Opera House freehold sold for £22,000 to J. Fuller. Wheat in Victoria crops and prices rise. A. W. Hoge spoke at a Wanganui public meeting praising his resignation. Sir Joseph Ward and James Carroll arrive at Colombo. Three Bharal sheep sent from Wellington to Mount Cook Hermitage for liberation. Arbitration Court notes English harness vs Dominion-made cost. Retrenchment hits E. Sedden and others. Seddon family in dairy labour. Inspectors Ironside retires. Wellington Tatter sablls Club proposal contested by anti-gambling groups. Bottle licenses may see special legislation, citing Sir J. G. Ward. Kaikoura Star reports many job seekers from Canterbury and north territories. Seventy-two labourers visited Star office over two weeks seeking work.
West's Pictures at Ashburton Oddfellows Hall Opens Season
West's Pictures brings a two night program to Ashburton with a popular entertainer and a varied lineup. The high quality display includes The Evolution of the Serpentine and lift motion views of foreign and English towns, Lake Carda, Motoring in France, Yachting at Cowes, Rhine scenes, a British Navy film and more. Electric lighting and moderate admission mark the event with a special matinee for country residents.
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Ashburton
West
Carda
France
Cowes
Rhine
Ashburton Triumphs 9-6 Over Longbeach in Show Grounds
Football match between Ashburton and Longbeach played Thursday on the show grounds. The contest was evenly balanced with Ashburton winning by nine points to six.
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Ashburton
Longbeach
Hampstead High School B Defeats Hampstead High School A in Close Match
In Thursday’s school competition Hampstead High School B won by 3 points to nil after a keenly contested game with Mr F Pritchard as referee. Borough A defeated High School A 16 to 3. Current results show Borough A with 5 wins, High School A with 4, Convent and Hampstead with two. Thursday’s matches leave Borough A dominant heading toward a clear lead.
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Hampstead
High School
F. Pritchard
Borough A
High School A
Convent
Borough Va
Lime for the land proves a profitable investment
The article promotes lime use on land for grain, root crops, or pasture as a highly profitable investment. Lime is offered on special terms with full details available from Blackburne, Smith and Co. at 122 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburne, Smith and Co
Manchester Street
Christchurch
Swift Standard Cycle Sale At Half Price For Ladies
G A Carson on Tancred Street offers a Swift Standard Cycle at 15 during a sale. The model suits ladies five feet six inches or taller, with other items like wood-strong eyeglasses from £2 10s also available. Enquiries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Carson
Tancred Street
Compulsory military service debated amid imperial issues
The report covers Canterbury convocations debating Athanasian creed use, Lord Kitchener advisory talks on federal defense, and War Office estimates for compulsory national training. It notes Sir William Wyllie murder reaction, German visits to York, and Belgium moving toward universal service.
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London
Convocation of
Canterbury
War Office
Russell
Belgium
Gladstone backs Saturday shift amendment to Eight Hours Act
British politics report from London notes Herbert Gladstone endorses amending the Eight Hours Act to cover Saturday afternoon shifts and pledges an amending Bill. The Budget League calls Liberal editors to a London conference to coordinate campaign messaging for Lloyd George's proposals, with Asquith inviting editors to Debate Street after discussions. Mass meetings are planned.
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London
Herbert Gladstone
Budget League
Empire
Great Gathering
Provinces
Teague
Lloyd George
Asquith
Debate Street
British Naval Affairs Question on Dreadnought Preparations
In the House of Commons Mr J B Lonsdale asked if gun mountings and material were ordered for four Dreadnoughts due April 1. Mr McKenna declined details saying manoeuvres were confidential and conclusions about naval preparedness could not be stated.
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London
House of Commons
J. B. Lonsdale
McKenna
MeKfenna
Lionsdale
Uproar in Italian Chamber Over Lloyd Company Subsidy
A heated debate in the Italian Chamber of Deputies saw Signor Colazanni call for prosecutions of senators and ministers over shipping subsidies. Minister Signor Schanzar struck Colazanni, later restrained as the session adjourned amid protests. The bill subsidizes the Italian Lloyd Company to £700,000.
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London
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Colazanni
Signor Nasi
Signor Schanzar
Priends
Unemployed Rally Criticizes Labour Policy in Christchurch
In Christchurch on July 8 the unemployed meeting, led by Trades and Labour Council members, condemned Labour stance and called for more relief actions. Speakers urged a Right to Work bill while protesting council use of donations to aid ratepayers and pressed for Federal or municipal intervention. The gathering noted ongoing distress among the unemployed and discussed North Island bush-selling contracts and Midland railway works recruitment.
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Christchurch
Ell
North Island
Midland Railway
Ffteer
Trades and Labour Council
Socialist Party
London Wool Sales Open With Firm Prices in Animated Market
Wool market in London shows firmer opening prices as sales begin with an animated tone. Auckland brokers report cables not causing major surprise, noting season’s end and most top shipments already sold. New Zealand and Australian growers mostly sell locally, while some send lots to London earlier.
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Per Press Association
London
Jay
Auckland
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Dominion
Australian grain and pro bvon markets note Sydney July 8
Market brief with Melbourne Adelaide and Sydney price listings for wheat oats barley maize bran pollard potatoes onions butter cheese bacon and hides across regions. Prices include Tasmanian New Zealand Algerian and Cape grains with Victorian and Melbourne figures and notes on fat livestock byproducts. Hides described as dull with price drop.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Melbourne
Adelaide
Methven Stock Sale At Local Yards Report
The fortnightly sale at Methven yards drew fair attendance with about 2000 sheep and lambs yarded. Prices included 44 fat ewes 9s 2d, 60 fat lambs 1s 11d, 10 fat lambs 93 Gd, 4 fat ewes 5s 3d, 3 fat lambs 18s, 17 wothers 135 Od, 20 fat owes 9s, 236 wethers 14s 6d, 77 fat wethers 12s 8d, 57 merino wethers 1s 11d, 54 fat lambs 10s 6d, 40 fat ewes 6d Od. Store pigs sold 30s to 33s.
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Methven
Sydney Sheep Sales Yield Strong Dorset and Merino Prices
At the Sydney sale on July 8 Mr Hay Pigeon ed averaged £475 6d for Dorsets. Tasmanian merino stud sheep also fetched good prices, with the ram Monarch from the Gibson stock selling for 560 puineas.
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Sydney
Hay
Gibson
Birthday honors for Sir Joseph Chamberlain reported worldwide
News from New Zealand and London cables celebrate Mr Chamberlain's birthday with messages from civic leaders and newspapers. Canterbury Navy League and Wellington Chamber coordinate a united cable while editors from forty six New Zealand papers praise his imperial service. London tariff reform meetings note widespread representation and King Edward pays tribute during Birmingham university opening.
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Joseph Chamberlain
New Zealand
Canterbury
Navy League
Mr Chamberlain
New Zealand Navy League
Great Empire Builder
Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
G. W. Russell
M.P
Canterbury College Board of Governors
Canterbury University College
Russell
London
Juy
Deaths in Whangarei and Christchurch Inquest
In Whangarei fourteen year old Tyy Evans collapsed while walking home from Parua Bay School. the night companion reportedly attacked by a bull earlier. In Christchurch Frederick Charles Lindsay died. a Morgue inquest found old pericarditis and gastric dilation pressing on the heart as the cause, with a verdict based on medical testimony.
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Whangarei
Tyy Vvans
Parua Bay School
Christchurgh
M. T. A. OB. Bailey
Frederick Charles Lindsay
Riccarton
Marks
How Rheumo Cured Captain John Gibbs
Captain John Gibbs of U.S.8 Makura shares his experience with Rheumo a supposed remedy for rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. After eight months in pain he improved after four bottles noting relief and recommending Rheumo to others. The product sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d and delivered.
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John Gibbs
U.S.8
Makura
Hoe
Rotorua
Auckland
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Barry Scogt
Craighead & CO
Ashburton Tool Emporium Wenr
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Westport Pelawmain
Greta Hetton
Kaitingata
Homebush
Mount Somers
Westport
Birc
J. Argyle
Havelock Street
A. T. Webber
Mercer Motor Power
Motor Car, Cycle and General Engineers
Pew
Bulletin
Scientific American
Eta
Ste
CHAS
Thomas
Newsagent
Hast Street
la &Y
Ewe Mupfton
Arial
E. J. Cox
Ercy
Latakis
TSI
Weg
G. H. Carson
Harold E. Gurtis
King Street
Church Street
Netherby
Titter and Son
Smithfield
Cleents
Yorkshire Insurance CO
H. E. Curtis
Burnet
Mail and Guardian Office
Telephone
Alford Forest
Ashburton County
Sharplin & 60
Staveley
Joseph Ford
Y. Ferriman
Ro Ford
Sim
W. Relph
Pairton
F. Ferriman
William Anderson
McDonald
McDonald & Go
Merchant Tailors
HW. Gresham
Burnfest
Alaburton
Frank Gurtis
Philadelphia
East Street
Totty
A. Totty, Exenast, Warnett Spie Or
Ashbtrton
Singer's Eye
Fletcher Bros
South Canterbury Datry CO
Timaru
DAILY
Zouck
suUé
Marrtagi
Tedburton Guardian
Magna
Welling- Tunstainton
Mier
James Carroll
Mr Carroll
Materal 2
Beern
Sre
the Prowen
Ronch
Hower
Shakespeare
Lasal and
Ceresal
Robert McNab
Cook
Captain Cook
Picton
Blenheim
Nelson
Dunedin
McNab
Marlborough
Messrah
J. Dickie
Ward
Hubert Hunter
Messrs Ward
Murray
Methven Hall Company
T. Arthur
Railway Department
Arthur
J. A. Millar
Ar Acthur
Christchurch Magistrate’s Court
A. B. Bailey
S.M
Otams
Daily Vimes
North Otago
South Canterbury
Europe
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Solensing
Domain
Domain Lakes
A. McFarlane
W. Cook
Lyndhurst
Postal Department
J. A. Steven
Robert Colthart
Darfield
Selwyn
John Fuller
Fuller Proprietary
Victoria
Argus
Press Association
Wanganui
A. W. Hoge
Hoge
Joseph Ward
Colombo
Lyttelton
G. W. C. Moon
Hermitage
Mount Cook
Himalayas
Fairlie
E. Sedden
R. J. Seddon
Seddon
Alexander Ironside
Tattersall’s
Otago Daily Times
J. G. Ward
Joseph
Kaikonva Star
Teank
Cheviot End
Flaxhorrie End
Star Office
Cable News
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
L Lieutenant Shackleton
Olympia
New Hebrides
Seely
Hebrides
York
Garden City Association
King Edward
Haldane
Archbishop of
Lord Kitchener
Lord Curzon
St. Paul's School
Ecommemorate
Hts
William Wyllie
Southall
Jersey
Sir William Wyllie
Per
Presa Association—Copyright
British Naval Affairs
For Press Association—Copyright
SGENE
Commercial
London Wool Sales
Probvon Markets
Sydney Sheep Sales
Ter Press Association
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