Berger's Sheep Marking Compound Endorsed by Otago Farmers
A series of letters from Otago sheep farmers dated May 1897 praise Berger's Branding Oil and related compounds as economical and effective for branding. Farmers from Gore to Hyde report satisfaction, readiness, and no wool damage, with recommendations to others.
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Otago
Agricultural Us
Warimea House
Gore
PJ Parexsor
Mgr
J M McKenzie
Bushy Park
Palmerston
Banner
Robert Logan
Hyde
Sirs
James Taylor
Wairana
Clinton
Berger
John Elliott
Gladbrook Station
Middlerarch
Brraxa
Train Timetable Fragments for New Zealand Routes
Readable scraps show a daily intercity timetable among Christchurch Timaru Dunedin Springburn and Ashburton with express services noted and various arrival and departure times. The text lists several departure times from Christchurch Timaru Dunedin and Springburn and arrivals at Ashburton with mixed formatting.
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Christchurch
Timaru
Dunldin
Springburn
Ashburton
Timsau
Dunedin
Moon Phases and Sun Times for July
Moon phases listed for July include first quarter and new moon with times. Sun rise and set times for July 22 are shown alongside scattered numeric data, likely from an old almanac or diary page.
Frozen meat market notes from New Zealand auction
United Press Association reports Meiers Nelson Broa Ltd received a cable with frozen meat market quotations. East Canterbury quotes 434 and North Island 44 for lamb first quality, 44d, second 41. Dunedin and Southland set quoted. East Napier also 44.
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Narier
Meiers Nelson Broa, Ltd
East Canterbury
Dunedin
Southland
East Napier
North Island
Trading Stamp Schemes Face State Scrutiny and Public Watch
The article critiques trading stamp companies arguing they exploit credulity and crowd out fair competition. It notes growth of stamp schemes in America and England and warns lawmakers to protect individual property rights while curbing deceptive practices.
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America
England
Josh Billings
Trading
Harsh New Zealand Laws Likely to Restrict Public Movement
The text argues current New Zealand legislation will tighten controls, implying citizens may need ministerial permits to go outside or spend small sums. It suggests such measures would surpass ancient Medes and Persians in rigidity, warning of increased government overreach.
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New Zealand
Local and General News Briefs and Notices
A miscellany of short items covers forecasts, mail, naval and trade notes, trains, botanical facts, temperance reports, etiquette tips, and advertising from Ashburton. Highlights include shipping under the British flag, a special train through Ashburton, notes on India flora, telephone history, a Wellington education board finance report, a temperance meeting with pledge signing, and an appeal to readers about dressing well with local tailors marketing new cloaks and coats.
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Ashburton
Edendale
Woodlands
India
Europe
England
London
Norwich
Hiatcau
J Skinner
Miss Prebble
Mesars Jones and McKenzie
J Hopwood
Mesure
Waleob
Marssan Cuatemnan
Beerynan Speske
Cavert
Chesterfield
Hunting. South Canterbury Hounds meet in poor conditions
The South Canterbury Hounds drew a large field of over 70 horsemen at Mackenzies Cross Roads as Mr Orton arrived with the hounds. After a lunch break, the hare runs resumed toward riverbeds and Monua, with big fences and a final turnout near 100 in the field. Notables included Mrs Hutchison, Miss Button, and Mr Jameson, the acting master, with praise for farmers who hosted country.
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South Canterbury
Mackenzies Cross
Mr. Jamieson
F . Barker
Beattie
Jameson
Mr Jameson
Hutchison S
Mies Buchanan
Messie Dennintoun
Scott
Thamaan
Crowe
Hutchison
Skinner
Rand AG Macdonald
Palmer
Tripp
Crosbie
R Scott
Temple
Moora
Bissett
McLeod
Fiehd
Fire devastates Manaia Bank and several businesses
A morning fire at Manaia destroyed the Bank of New Zealand and multiple adjacent shops including White’s cabinet maker Hall’s draper Nolas Tonka and Co land offices Stevenson baker Heird and the Manaia Hotel. Authorities cite a faulty chimney as a probable cause. A separate note mentions a donation to the Nicholson Institute in London for deaf aid.
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Hawera
Manais
Bank of New Zealand
White's
Hall's
Draper
Nolas, Tonka and Co
Stevenson
Baker
Heird
Manaia
Yeb
Geraldine County Council OKs bridge project with grant hold
Geraldine County Council meeting discussed bridge at Toomey’s crossing over the Hae Ve Moana river. They approved 1200 total cost only if government grant matches. also addressed leakage at Over Rangitata headworks and water race matters.
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Geraldine Couny Council
Mears J Talbot
A Kelman
BR MacDonald
J McCaskill
Hamilton
Dennintoun
Hae- Ve-Moana
Toomey
Tswae
Rangitata
Inchea
Peng
Crab-Rangitata Water Supply Committee
Name District
Forward
Taylor
Geraldine
Jonas Fifield
Ibwan
Metara Gregan
Cross
Gorea
Geraldine Road Board
South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board
Timara
Department of Lands and
Surve
South Opaha River
Mackenzie County
Counci
Chinese Crisis Escalates With Massing Troops Near Shanghai
Reports from United Press detail Li Hung Chang leaving Canton as tensions rise in China. Troops move toward Pekin with calls to expel foreigners, while Prince Tuan mobilizes a million troops. Foreigners in coastal ports flee amid attacks and fortification of Woosung defenses.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Hondura
Li Hung Chang
Chili
Canton
Tung Ching Lin
Lin Yee
Lin Yeo
Pekin
Li Hung Chong
H. A. Blake
Hongkong
Chivers
Boyne
Shanghai
Chi i
Shantung
Shansi
Pekin Tram
Tuan Hae
Amur
Monkden
Shanha-Kwan
Tientsin
Prkin
Yuan
Weihaiwei
Thintan
Nankin
China Sea
Honan
Seymour
Siangkang
Hankow
Chouanchou
Ningpo
China
Woosung
Warahipe
South Canterbury Eleven Defeat Canterbury Side In Drawn Match
In Demuka an understrength South Canterbury representative team faced Canterbury with only eight players present. Shirtcliffe scored the lone try for the colours, while Anderson netted for the greens as the reps dominated early but could not breach strong defence. Hobbs Lyntkey Grant Gibson Mendelson Henry Fraser Miheka were the representative men.
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Demuka
South Canterbury
Canterbury
Tanker
Timaro
Epell
Shirtcliffe
Twenly
Anderson
Greens
Mendelson
Wright
Raymond
Boys
Winghmore Ground Exhibition Ends In Draw
The match at Winghmore Ground ended in a draw after a well contested game between Winghmore and Wischmora. Both sides displayed strength and stamina in an even contest with no decisive winner.
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Winghmore
Wischmora Forwarda Ware
Lagmhor Backs Shine in Open Match Victory
Lagmhor edged Windmore in the open as backs Dotbao Moore Shocker Mahoney Stone and Williams starred. Windmore's Cromic Bland Green and Robinson stood out. Referee Mel Fawcett pleased the crowd. Postgame dinner at Mr Hart's wool shed capped the event.
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Lagmhor
Dotbao
Moore
Shocker
Mahoney
Stone
Wiliams
Windmore
Spider
Cromic
Bland
Green
Robinson
Mel Fawcett
Mr Hart
Capture of Bethlehem Highlighted by Australians in Transvaal War
Three hundred South Australian and Western Australian troops helped seize Bethlehem while Royal Irish Regiment and Yorkshire Light Infantry advanced with bayonet charges. Boers suffered 15 killed, 50 wounded, and 4 captured. Lieutenant Bordon and several others were killed or wounded in later actions near Pretoria. General Hamilton and Allied forces pursue fugitives toward Lindley as reports detail buried ammunition found at Paardeberg.
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London
Bethlehem
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Macatér Fusiliers
Royal Irish Regiment
Royal Irish
David Richmond
Glasgow
J Harrison
North-Western Railway Cmpany
Royal Commission
South Africa
Royal -Rich Rifles
Vaughan
Carew
Pretoria
Boera
Bordon
Findlay
New Zealand
L. Bonene
Timaru
J. Cameron
Wanganui
New
Joubert
Glencoe
Kruger
Ladysmith
Correspondence on Grass Grub Survival And Control Methods
A reader disputes a Banterbury paper claim about grass grub re entry to soil. The writer explains burrowing beetle species migrate in autumn and spring, with eggs laid in pastures, and urges farmers to plough and harrow fields next month to curb outbreaks and prevent re emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stec
Peace Demonstration Prize Proposals Reach Ashburton
A reader urges Ashburton to join Dunedin and other towns in offering prizes for the best turnout by tradesmen on Peace Demonstration Day. The writer notes several days’ notice will attract country visitors and asks committees to consider accepting the suggestion.
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Dunedin
Ashburton
Ambulance class and local meeting notes in Ashburton
A reader-letter discusses a Saturday meeting largely attended by teachers and country ladies with a plan for Thursday afternoons. The missive mentions a willingness to form another grouping if attendance is insufficient and notes a request for Wellwisher’s attendance. Advertisements praise Chamberlain’s remedy and other tonics sold locally.
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Sinca
Suistant
Plaga
Nonking
Ashburton
Grocere
Wade
Debate on Grattan Grey privilege cone continues in July
After telegraph office closure Mr Seddon spoke to the Grattan Grey privilege case denying any aim to exploit Grey. He claimed he treated him with consideration and urged press discipline to uphold committee decisions. The motion carried 47 to none as the House adjourned.
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Grey
Hansard
Me Seddon
Dhemisces
Dunedin Syar
Hazsard
Seddon
Grattan Grey
Atkingon
Collinge
Ell
J Hutcheson
Lang
Liwry
McLaching
Picani
G W Rassell
W R Russell
Dispute Over Temporary Seat of Commonwealth Government
In Victoria and New South Wales legal minds clash over the temporary seat under the Commonwealth Act. R E OConnor holds Sydney cannot host temporary sessions outside New South Wales. the Victorian Attorney General disagrees. Sir George Turner notes prior difficulty and urges liberal interpretation. Cabinet may meet in Melbourne but executive must meet in New South Wales. Lyne says to buy a new Governor's residence. Government House to be used by the Governor General Masmovens. The Argus weighs in on Sydney as interim seat. Parliament must settle the issue.
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United Press Association
Walegraph
Sydney
Victoria
New South Wales
R E O'Connor
George Turner
Melbourne
William Lyne
Government House
Masmovens
Argus
Commonwealth
Chateberlain
Colour Fades From Ailing Bones In Goonumprion Tale
A cryptic verse asks what gives color to pale suffering beings craving release and death. It hints at Goonumprion and a reference to Woods' Great Peppermint 24.8 as a curative or magical aid, presenting a haunting, allegorical inquiry.
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Brentford
Gover
T. H. Andriles & CO
Tancred Street
Upposite Arcade
New Oxford
Hont
McCouzty
Worner
Betcher
RS C. Betts
Hampstead
MK Llewellyn Owen
Kia Music Studio
Arcade Chambers
Qommercial Hotel
J. Ll. Higgs
Conmmay
Bornpine
Tancrad Street
J. Morsox
Areo
J. M
Tue Hann
Eneb Street
Cyocles
BeLppy F. Ferriman
Ashburton, N.Z
F. Ferriman
Peter Street
Earate
Sals
Poat
Ferrimar
Duportt
Alford Worest Road
Ouse
Atjiina
George Hosken
Allenton
Ferriman
Salih
Burnett Street
Dr Hunter
Tancred Streret
Analite
Wwe
Carters Terrach
F Ferriman
SaLy
Tinwald
Fairton
Price OU
MMW
Vonell& Toran
Salta
Aleo
Noxmoore & Herrerp
Nanted
Mr TouEeLy & Turner
United Kingdom
St. Vincent
Ashburton Train
Ephemerie
Commercial
Elestrie Telegraph
Haliburton Guardian
Wathen
Edwin Wires
Canningrz
Wallnt Epson
Wower Macurs
Ediaon
Wellington
Education Board
North Canterbury Board
THE
South Canterbury Hounds
Firgz
Manata
United Proms Association—By
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Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Longcott
Gunnersbury
Geraldine County Council
Li Mung Chang
Suprey
Congo
Fiji
Japan
Che Zines
Siberia
Li Hung Shang
Ualker
Winchmore v
Pirates
Waihi
Firates
Transvaal
Theospitals Commission
United Press
C Rew
Chamberlain
Mexico
Ashburton Drug Company
Parliament
Legislative Council
United Prasa
Wen
W C Walker
A J Cadman
WC Walker
Cvil
Oo Bowen
House OF Representatives
Tamepay
Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act
Fletman
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