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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 20, 1907

Page

4

Property listings with fenced Orchards and paddocks sale

A long list of subdivided farms and properties near Ealing and surrounding areas. Each listing notes water access, fences, buildings, and paddocks, with counts of rooms and outbuildings. Several properties include houses of six to four rooms, dairies, stables, and sheds. Inspections may be arranged via the office for fuller particulars.

Ealing Mount Somers Hinds Methven Winchmere Kyle Seafield Road Wakanut Alford Springburn Winslow Rangitata Bec Coldstream Road Staveley Ashton Elgin Seafield Geafield

The Land Bill details renewables and settlements land measures

Wellington July 19. The bill covers crown lands and settlement lands withPart 1 on crown lands and Part 2 on settlement lands. It introduces renewable leases for 66 years with perpetual renewal and a 4 percent annual rental. It provides for valuation of improvements, optional purchase of freehold, and arrears handling. Part II sets 33 year leases with renewal, public tenders, ballots, and compulsory land value rules. Districts totaling 9 000 000 acres are listed for national endowment land funding provisions.

Wellington J. G. Ward Crown Said Land Board Auckland Hawke's Bay Taranaki Nelson Marlborough Westland Canterbury Otago Southland

National Endowment Act of 1907 Establishes Endowment Land

Telegraph summary notes the National Endowment Act sets Crown land as a permanent endowment for education and old age pensions, with revenue directed to a national endowment account. It outlines allocations 70 percent to education and 30 percent to old age pensions, and details administration, transfers to Education Boards, and annual accounting.

Wellington J. G. Ward National Endowment National Endowment Land Colonial Treasurer Education Boards Education Board Post Office Ecount

Ashburton petition seeks subway or overbridge at station

Residents of Ashburton Borough petition the Minister of Railways to build a safe crossing at the railway near the Post Office. They note recent near misses and argue a subway near Cameron or Wills streets, or an overhead bridge, is essential for domain access and station connection from both town sectors.

W. Nicoll Ashburton Wellington Hast Street West ‘Street Ashburton Domain Havelock Street Aitken Street Cameron Street Wills Street

Acclimatisation Conference Pleads for Fishery Actions

A Wellington deputation from the Acclimatisation Societies' Conference presented resolutions to the Ministry. Sir Joseph Ward pledged sympathy to conserve game from unsportsmanlike destruction and to push Conference recommendations. Hon J A Millar discussed whitebait destruction and potential haddock and herring introductions, proposing funding and Atlantic salmon procurement.

Wellington Acclimatisation Societies Joseph Ward J. A. Millar New Zealand

Bisley Rifle Competition Highlights

At Bisley Catter of New South Wales won the Prince of Wales prize amid five tied competitors. Carter and Sergeant Curtain of the Marines fired four more, Cutter winning by one point, Shaw of Queensland won the All-comb event. Eleven Australians qualified for the King's prize second stage.

Ter Press Association London Bisley Catter New South Wales Carter Sergeant Curtain Marines Cutter Swinning Shaw Queensland

Ulster Unionists Tug at Evicted Tenants Bill Powers

In Commons the Ulster Unionists pressed to cap benefits at 2000 tenants and bar compulsory acquisitions beyond 80 000 acres while Mr Birrell refused to curb Commissioners powers.

London House of Commons Birrell

Cooperation Around Raisuli Report by Por Press Association

Morocco July 19 Sherif Wazon and influential tribes will cooperate with the Sultan's troops in surrounding Raisuli Kaid Sir Harry MacLean kept a close prisoner a deep trench surrounding his tent to prevent escape

Por Press Association Morocco Sherif Wazon Raisuli Kaid Harry MacLean

All-Red Route Inquiry Still Inconclusive Says Lloyd George

Mr Lloyd George states there is no foundation for reports of abandoning the All-Red route. Canadian evidence remains unfinished and no Australian or New Zealand testimony has been heard. The inquiry is far from concluded and no final decision is expected yet.

London Lloyd George

Papal Syllabus Condemns Modernism in Faith Reading

In Rome on July 18 a Papal Syllabus circulated outlining sixty five articles denouncing modern ideas in Scripture interpretation and in the life and works of Christ. It condemns error in Catholic dogmas, insisting on faith in the Church and rejecting critical views.

Rome

German bid for Lebaudy balloon rejected in Paris

A German firm offered £50,000 to buy from M. Juilliot the Lebaudy steerable balloon at four times its cost claiming it was needed for sporting purposes. The offer was refused as the balloon remained the inventor's property.

Paris M. Juilliot

Heat Wave Prostrates Thousands in Philadelphia

New York reports a heat wave on July 19 that left about a thousand people prostrated in Philadelphia. The event underscores extreme temperatures impacting residents and city services.

New York Philadelphia

Potato Duty Debate Affects Prices In Dunedin

Morriston a grain merchant argues replacing the 26 per cent potato duty with a 20s per ton levy would raise potato prices by about 12s per ton and lift values briefly. He proposes a 20 per cent rate up to £5 invoiced, then £1 per ton thereafter to shield growers when prices fall and consumers when prices rise. Auckland importers urge against cartridge duty hikes, warning country settlers will bear the impact.

Dunedin Morriston Auckland

Christchurch Amateur Boxing Championship Final Results

The Christchurch Boxing Association concluded its amateur championship meeting with finals. Bantam J Everett defeated J Parker, Middle Walsh beat Gilmour, Feather Trezise beat T M Gould in Timaru, Lightweight R Mayze defeated C El Wright, Heavyweight J J Lloyd defeated W Robertson.

Christchurch Christchurch Boxing Association J. Everett J. Parker Walsh Neat Gilmour Trezise Ashburton M. Gould Timaru R. Mayze Christ, Church EL Wright West Church J. J. Lloyd W. J. Robertson Hen Burton

Bile Beans Promoted For Liver Health In Testimonial

An Australian ad features Miss M. Smith from St Kilda praising Bile Beans for relief from liver pains and indigestion after a two box course. The product claims to cure digestion biliousness headaches constipation piles anaemia and strengthens the system to ward off flu with prices listed.

M. Smith Westbury Street St. Kilda, Vic

Army Bill Passed by Lords with School Battalion Funds

London July 19 The House of Lords passed the Army Bill through Committee and accepted an amendment allowing associations to spend private funds on school battalions under sixteen.

London House of Lords

Coal Lumpers' Union Talks Slated for Settlement Hope

In Sydney on July 19 the Coal Lumpers' Union conferred with employers behind closed doors. No details were divulged as both sides prepare for another meeting tomorrow, with prospects for a settlement described as hopeful.

Sydney Coal Lumpers’ Union

Steamer Fido wrecks near Largo Island reef

The steamer Fido bound from Ocean Island to Sydney with a phosphate cargo went ashore on a reef outside Largo Island near Tweed Heads last night. Crew and two passengers landed safely this morning. the ship is listing, taking water, with heavy seas breaking over her and likely to become a total wreck.

Sydney Fido Ocean Island Largo Island Tweed Heads

Obituary: Mr Justice Molesworth Dies Aboard Ship En Route

Melbourne reports the death of Mr Justice Molesworth who had just secured six months' leave. He died on a steamer bound for Queensland where he planned to seek recuperation.

Melbourne Justice Molesworth Absance Queensland

Baltic Cream Separator Praised by Dairies

Experienced dairymen certify the Baltic LB, 15, 100 gallons per hour, is superior to previous machines. Aly B. Neuefield of Want Road, Taranaki, says it is the best he has used and highly recommends it. MacEwan and Co. Ltd., as sole agents, Dunedin. PRAEUMO marketed for rheumatic relief, selling at 98 Sd and 4s 6d where available.

Aly B. Neuefield Want Road Taranaki MacEwan and Co., Ltd Dunedin Praeumo

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