Property listings of subdivided farms and lands for sale
A catalog of rural properties across multiple districts including Mount Somers Hinds Methven Winchmore Kyle Scafields Woad Wakanui Alford Rangitata Coldstream Staveley Ealing Ashton Elgin Seafield and Seafield tracts. Each entry notes fences water access house count and improvements with sale action available through the agent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Somers
Hinds
Kyle
Scafields
Wakanui
Alford
Springburn
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Staveley
Ealing
Ashton
Elgin
Seafield
Peddock
Financial Statement shows highest revenue in New Zealand year
Wellington reports the Colonial Treasurer Sir Joseph Ward delivered the Financial Statement in Committee of Supply. Revenue for the year reached £8,999,075, a record high, with a substantial credit balance of £717,825 on 31 March. Expenditure rose to £7,774,926, leaving a surplus of £704,080 and a Public Works transfer of £775,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Beer Duby
Christchurch
Post and Telegraph
Consolidated Fund
Public Works Fund
Rotorua Chamber Opposes Hasty Town Bill Reading
The Rotorua Chamber of Commerce telegrammed colonies' chambers urging opposition to the third reading of the Rotorua Town Bill. Residents say haste prevents time to consider effects and voice for leaseholders in town management. Telegrams were sent to Sir Joseph Ward and W Herries M.H.H., urging postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorua
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Ward
Rotorua Town
W. Herries
M.h.it
New Zealand Axemen's Association Sees Growth in Members and Clubs
At HLTHAM July 16 the New Zealand Axemen's Association annual meeting, presided by Mayor G W Taylor, reports a rising member base with 534 axemen licensed up from 307 and affiliated clubs from 26 to 51. The year ended with a credit balance of £15 and total assets of £2388 6s 10d, £219 18s 10d cash. Governors elected patron and directors include Taylor, Hanson, Cattavach, Carman, Carter, W W Stanners, T C Stanners. JF Amooro elected life member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hltham
New Zealand
Axemen’s Association
G. Waylor
Taylor
Hanson
Cattavach
Carman
Carter
W. W. Stanners
T. C. Stanners
JF. Amooro
Rheum O Remedy Advertised For Pain Relief
Rheumo has enabled many sufferers from rheumatism sciatica and lumbago to enjoy health again. Price listed as 2a fd and 4s 6d. Sold everywhere.
System of Land Tenure Government Proposals
Government outlines changes to land tenure including increased graduated land tax on estates above £40,000, option for freehold on existing leases, and a renewable 66 year lease for the national endowment. Funds to education and old age pensions, Maori land reforms commission to study Maori lands, and public sale after full advertisement. Nine million acres allocated to regional endowments for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapsein sherEsyey
National Endowment of Lands
A. T. Negata
North Island
Auckland
Hlawke’s Bay
Taranaki
Wellington
Nelson
Marlborough
Westland
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
Total
THAT OLD GHOST TROUBLE OF WEAK CHEST IN WINTER
An 1890s-style advertisement urges Peps as a chest and throat tonic for aged weak chested people. It claims Peps strengthen membranes, expel lingering bronchitis germs, and ward off colds with pine-derived essences. Prices listed as 6d and 3s per box, with direct ordering from the Peps Pastillo Co. in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peps Pastillo Co
Pitt St
Sydney
Johnston's Cycle Sale Promises Big Reductions
Roll up and secure one of the bar gains at B D Johnston's Cycle Sale featuring new bicycles second hand bikes and accessories reduced thirty percent Works include Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking cough at night Prices 1s 6d and 2s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Johnston
Changes in the Customs Tariff Aims to Ease Trade
The Colonial Treasurer outlines a bill to simplify the customs tariff, proposes remissions totaling about £975,000, and details shifts in duties on food and goods to aid trade and local industries. He warns against removing the flour duty, cites wheat farming as essential, and notes net fiscal changes totaling £191,000 in remissions and increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Lam
South Australia
America
Maori land settlement tenders opened at Wanganui
The Aotea Maori Cane Board opened tenders for 26 native blocks between Radahi and Wanganui River totaling 23 300 acres. 60 applicants bid for 34 plus 13 sections unfilled. Upset rentals for the taken sections total £655 while tendered rentals total £834.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Aotea Maori Cane Board
Radahi
Wanganui River
RHEUMO Promises Cure For Rheumatism Gout And More
The ad touts RHEUMO as removing excess uric acid from the blood to cure rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. It claims quick relief and a thorough cure with price listed as 2s 6d and 3d sold as a tonic medicine.
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David Thomas
Ashburton
Cormick
Deering
Osborne
Reapers
Binders
D. Thomas
Maki
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
the National Mortgage and Agency Co., OF N.Z., Ltd
Privati
Land Departmient
Timaru
A. Totty, Chemist
the Financial Statement
Amemen’s Association
Smith Blackwell
F. Potter
Saddler
Burnett St
System OF Land Tenure
the Customs
Mitchell and Turner
Ae Ey Ee & NY
the People’s Ironm
Meddins Onger
Burnett Street
Arcade
AVING
Maiden Bush
Heart OF Black Birch
Mber
Sharplin and Cq., Ltd
Thames Valley N.J
I. Friedlander
West Street
Pedala
Nea
Pri
Ane
Ida
Insports
Cai Purch
Cant
Moval Butch
Jess
Cheice
Wa Dhobas
T. H. Andrill & Co
Tancred Street
Kilworth
Manchester
MR Cummins
T. O'Carroll
Burnett
Reah
N.Z
J.L. Myers
Per Press Association
Steedmans
Steedman
Kemp Horns
Prosser & Co
Robertson's
Alcorn
Agrents
Manchester Bros
Michell and Turner
W. H. Peates
Dougall and
Upham
Walter Pickles
G. H. Buchanan
Jowest
Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
MLC
Aker Bbos
Reer Gs B. Asers
Wahoo
Oie
Loasby
Billy
T. Young
East Street
Thomas Ancox
Bell
At-Hig
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