Subdivided farms for sale near Ashburton and Rangitata
A list of 14+ farms and blocks priced from 47 to 500 acres, all well fenced and watered with houses, outbuildings, paddocks, and necessaries. Locations include Mount Somers, Methven, Winchmore, Seafield, Wakanui, Alford, Kyle, Carew, Winslow, Wheatstone, Rangitata, Coldstream Road, Staveley, Waling and more. Injections can be arranged. sale subject to conditions. details at DB Thomas Ashburton office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faling
Mount Somers
Seafield Road
Wakanui
Alford
Springburn
Kyle
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Staveley
Waling
Wigin
Goog Seafield
Seafield
Finance report outlines current year revenue and expenditure
The speech estimates ordinary revenue at £8 290 000, with £199 075 drop from last year. Customs £2 800 000, railways £2 550 000, stamps £1 840 000, beer duty £105 000, fees £27 445, and miscellaneous £4 885 down. Increases from land tax £515 000 and income tax £280 000 total £795 000, plus territorial £256 000 and marine £109. Expenditure rises to £7 987 347, up £212 422, with permanent charges £40 959 and departmental approvals £171 463 over last year. Estimated current-year results show revenue £8 200 000 and expenditure £7 087 847, excess £1 012 153. balance from last year £930 478 brings total £1 942 631, with £706 000 to Public Works Fund and £80 000 to Civil Service Superannuation Fund leaving £206 478 for supplementary estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Defence
Lands and Survey Department
Colonial Secretary’s Department
Railway Department
Hon
New South Wales Defeats New Zealand 14–Nil in Return Rugby Match
Twenty five thousand spectators saw New South Wales hand New Zealand a rare 14 point loss. McCue Russell and Messenger scored tries with Messenger adding a conversion and a later goal. the visitors failed to score, an emphatic victory for the home side in fine weather despite a southerly wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
New Zealand
McCue
Russell
Messenger
Roberts
Wallace
Appointments in Waimate honor local frontrunners
Four applicants from across the colony sought posts in Waimate. Charles Dash was named town clerk, while Charles Foweralker was appointed second assistant master at the Mistrics High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waimate
Charles Dash
Cleris
Charles Foweralker
Mistrics High
Ter Bronetist Coagh Introduces Peppermint Cure
Ter Bronetist Coagh launches Woods Ed Peppermint Cure offered at 1s 6d and 2s 6d. The notice lists pricing for the remedy with no further detail.
Correspondence Note Signals Opinion Rights
A standard disclaimer notes that correspondence reflects individual viewpoints and the paper disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions. The statement appears in a letters or correspondence section with the usual parenthetical notice.
All-Pervading Sparrow Prompts Public Plea for Pest Fight
A letter to the editor cites government biologist W. T. Kirk and alarming sparrow growth figures. It argues farmers should back the County Council in pest control, presenting tables estimating rapid population increase over five years from a single pair. J. B. Christian, Secretary of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
New Zealand
W. T. Kirk
Kirk
Public Debt Totals Rise As Debentures Issued
The gross Public Debt on 31 March stood at £64,179,040, up from £62,191,040 the year before, an increase of £1,585,000. Loans funded for lands, settlements, railways, advances to settlers and workers, and scenery preservation contributed to the rise, with renewals and conversions shaping the year’s finances despite a unsettled money market.
Public Works Funding Plan Seeks Further Government Loan
Financial Statement outlines amounts available for public works from last year surplus and loan balances. Proposes transferring 700000 from Consolidated Fund to boost total to 1115810 and requests Parliament approval for an additional one million loan. Aims to avoid London markets by borrowing domestically to keep interest within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fifth Annual Conference Bans Bird Decoys in Duck Shooting
At the Conference of Acclimatization Societies in Wellington on July 17 the delegates resolved to ban using living birds as decoys in duck shooting and to seek Crown land protection for Stewart Island and other coastal islands and national parks. A proposal to substitute a fishing license for a shooting license failed, but the group approved issuing shooting licenses only to applicants over fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuellington
Acclimatisation Societies
Stewart Island
Gana
Lyttelton Motion Rejected Over Colonial Preference
In the House of Commons Mr Arthur Lyttelton’s motion opposed a near‑term plan for imperial colonial preference and closer commercial union. His motion failed 404 to 111 as Mr E J Soares’s amendment passed. Lloyd George warned against duties that would pit colonies against each other.
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London
House of Commons
Arthur Lyttelton
E. J. Soares
Lyttelton
Alr Soare
Lloyd George
Fiji land sale correspondence in the House of Lords debate
In the Lords, Lord Elgin agreed to present correspondence on land sales in Rewa and Naitasiri Fiji. Lord Stanmore feared public acquisition could strip natives of all lands. Elgin said Fiji’s Governor must protect vulnerable natives and promote settlement and population growth. He believed the correspondence would satisfy Stanmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Stanmore
Lord Elgin
Rewa
Naitasiri
Fiji
Government committee rejects All-Red route on costs
The Daily Telegraph reports a government committee including Lloyd George Sydney Buxton Runciman and Churchill has decided against the All-Red route citing financial reasons. A Cabinet endorsement is expected to follow the committee’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Messrs Lloyd, George
Sydney Buxton
Runciman
Winston Churchill
Woolwich Arsenal proposed shift to war stores production
A Parliamentary Committee urged using idle Woolwich Arsenal machinery to manufacture army stores including saddlery camp equipment and railway supplies. The plan would provide work valued at about £726,000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Woolwich Arsenal
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Credited by Ashburton Citizens
Ashburton residents testify to relief from kidney pains and backache after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Alexander of Moore Street reports seven years of disordered kidneys and disabling pain until the remedy brought complete relief. Mrs Alexander confirms the long‑lasting improvement and recommends the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Alexander
Moore Street
Dean
Sidney
Ashburton Drug Company
Mgr
Foster, McClellan
Pitt Street
Sydney
N.S
DOAN
Reduction of Interest to Local Bodies
The budget proposes cutting the rate on existing and future loans to local bodies by half a percent from February 1, not dropping below 3.4 percent, to aid local bodies after a prior crisis raised government borrowing costs. The treasurer notes their role in settlement and government work.
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Focal Bodies
Price of Kerosene and Tee Rates Through Seventeen Years
A summary of New Zealand kerosene prices per case from 1880 to 1907 with figures from H. G. El records. The sixpence per gallon duty removal in 1900 caused a drop to 9s per case, oil shortages, and later price fluctuations with 8s 6d per case in Christ Church.
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New Zealand
H. G. el
Wellington
Christchurch
Canada New Zealand trade talks eyed for reciprocity
The Canadian Prime Minister in London favored reciprocal trade with New Zealand and negotiations are under way. The Treasurer states a proposal to enable Parliament to approve five power variations in duties for goods lists with British countries in reciprocal treaties, subject to ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canada
New Zealand
Shipping freights stance by New Zealand Federation
AUCKLAND July 26 press association reports the New Zealand Shioowners' Federation secretary says the federation has not identified with any proposed increase in coastal trade freights. The association rules prohibit entering into schemes aimed at raising freight rates directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Auckland
New Zealand Shipoowners’ Federation
New Zealand
Bicycle Sundries of Highest Grade Reduced in Price
Local shop advertises a price cut on top quality bicycle sundries. Reduced costs apply to parts and accessories guiding customers to take advantage of the sale. Limited stock noted as of this notice.
Barristers and Solicitors Open Friday Practice in Ashburton
Lawyers announce a Friday attendance in West Street Ashburton with instructions left for Mr Walter Pickles and offers to lend money on freehold security at the lowest current rates.
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Lave
West Street
Ashburton
Will
Walter Pickles
Loans To Local Bodies And Local Taxation Preference
The Budget states government loans to local bodies reflect high public value and will continue. Total advances reach 62 194 188 and preferential treatment will favor districts with higher local taxation in funding future local works. Legislation to establish a rate-based scale will be submitted to Parliament.
Court of Appeal Upholds Peddie Case and Sheriff Appointment
The King v Peddie Appeal Court ruling affirms Cutten's sheriff appointment as valid while leaving potential overreach to be challenged by action. The assault is not justified and any identity gaps were cured by the prisoner's evidence. The conviction stands. A fashion notice advertises Craighead and Perryman lad ies dresses and jackets, the Kaiapoi tweeds winning a gold medal. An ad promotes Gout remedies and a peppermint cure for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Tn Rex
Peddie
Cutten
Craighead
Berryman
Craighead and
Perryman
Afleuboq
Tor Children’s
Hacking Gough
Aight Woods
Stocktaking Sale Promises Genuine Stock Value
fragmentary notice suggests a stocktaking sale by Chell and Turner inviting hundreds to inspect goods. unclear details but emphasizes genuine stock and widespread shopper turnout.
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Ashburton Guardian
Ballantyne
David Thomas
Deering
Osborne
Reapers
Binders
Ware
D. Thomas
Thomas
N.onal Mortgage and
Agehly, Co., OF
N.Z., Ltd
Bortate R.A
Cico—Gunston & Barnes
Featherston Street
Public Works Fund
Civil Service Superannuation Fund
J. B. Christian
Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Public Works
Conference OF Acclimatisation Societies
Ser Press Association
Inter-Imperial Trade
MR. Lyepleston
Shipping Freights
Oates & CO
Bargutt Street
Dougall and
Upham
G. H. Buchanan
Burnett Street
Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Saliciters, Timaru
South
North Islands
Thames Valley
N I
Erie
Sharplin & Forth
Altord Forest
AVING
Maiden Bush
Heart OF Black Birch
CII
J. L. Moyors
Coalbrookdale
Westport
Court OF Appeal
King v. Peddle
Kilworth
Mienchester
Bngineers
Tina Smiths
OF Aving
MR Cummins
Cfarroll
Tancred Street
Smith Mackwell
F. Potter
Satoler
Burnett St
Loasby's
Koolibah
Thomas Hancox
Robert Bell
Burr
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