Property Auction Listings Across Canterbury Regions
A dated catalog lists numerous subdivisions and farms with details including acreage, paddocks, fencing, water access, and outbuildings. Highlights feature Mount Somers Maling Seafield and Rangitata properties with varying improvements. The notice invites inspection and directs readers to the agent’s office for fuller particulars.
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Maling
Mount Somers
Hinds
Methven
Winchmore
Kyle
Seafield Road
Wakanui
Alford
Springburn
Winslow
Rangitata
Coldstream Road
Staveley
Waling
Ashton
Elgin
Goo Seafield
Seafield
Fijian Fire Walkers Attract Scientific Interest
Andrew Jiang notes Fijian fire walkers have drawn attention from scientists. Professor H S Cramp ton of Columbia College reportedly observed the walk in which participants move rapidly across pumice lava stones, which are poor heat conductors, preventing burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Andrew Jiang
Surrey Cricket Club
the Oval
Scotland
Clan Grant
Rarstonga
Crampton
Myr Langley
Smithsonian Institute
Mr W T Stead in America Satirical Report on Speech
The New York Sun portrays William Stead on stage at the Majestic Theatre with satire and detail. It notes times of remarks from 3.28 to 4.48 p.m. changes between his platform talk and informal exchanges with audiences and mentions topics from American aristocracy to the Americanisation of the world and a proposed round the world lecture scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William . Tead
Europe
New York Sun
Majestic Theatre
Stead
Milholland
Mr Stead
Capitol
Tammany Hall
Hludson River
England
Boston
Saxony
Commission of Inquiry Sends Fifty Laymen Abroad
A fifty member laymen’s missionary commission leaves America for a global probe of foreign mission work. They will report on necessity of missions, effectiveness, ways to improve, and required increases in personnel and funds. Delegates from a New York based lay missionary union travel to London to explain aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
London
Daily Chronicle
Seventeen informations dismissed over qualifying interest ruling
Seventeen informations laid by Stratford borough ranger under by laws were before the court on Friday and dismissed because they were laid before a Justice who also sat on the Borough Council, creating a dis qualifying interest. A World writer references social hooligans in high circles and notes a clever ballroom incident where a tall woman trapped her partner in an unused room and departed. Also advertised are remedies for children's hacking coughs and rheumatism cures, plus cheerful blurbs for Jas Mellor's boot store offering affordable, reliable footwear in Ashburton.
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Stratford
Lamp giveaway at cost price attracts buyers
Community notice promotes a limited lamp giveaway by More Light, offering sturdy, reliable lamps at cost price to households seeking affordable lighting options. First come, first served while supplies last.
Local Furniture Arcade Opens After Moving to Zare-Jotle Street
A White and Dover of Tannerned Street announce relocation to the Salvation Army Hall on Zare-Jotle Street where they convert the space into a large furniture arcade. They offer big reductions on pots and invite inspection and estimates for cabinet work upholstery and French polishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Salvation Army
Zare- Jotle Street
World Wheat Crop Shortfall Signals Price Rise
The latest reports show one of the smallest world wheat crops in years. Britain and France report fair prospects, but Russia Romania Hungary and possibly Germany lag. US winter wheat suffered winter kill and overall crop condition is low. Spring wheat sowing area is down in the United States and Canada, India may help stabilize supply, Australasia uncertain, and wheat prices are rising with expectations of higher prices for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Europe
Russia
Roumania
Ald
Hungary
Germany
United States
Andanada
India
Australasia
Correspondent Opinions Cited in Local Page
Readers' letters reflect varied views on town affairs and public concerns as the correspondence column presents opinions from residents and invited contributors with no editorial endorsement.
Railway Crossing Debate Sparks City Letter
W T Kingston argues for clearer government action on railway crossing plans and the goods shed site. He recalls town layout, questions station placement, and suggests Cameron Street as a cheaper subway with public safety in mind. He asks for full ministerial information and better planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicoll
Wills Street
Bridge Hotel
Colums
Cameron Street
East Street
W.T. Kingston
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
A Christchurch reader cites relief from backache after using Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills bought at Ashburton Drug Co. The ad urges verifying the Doan’s name on the wrapper and notes the product costs 3s per box, with orders to Foster, McClellan Co. in Sydney NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bowden
Christchurch
Hampstead
Ashburton Drug Co
Doan
The Drinking Orchid of South America
A remarkable orchid in South America drinks water through a tube that extends from the plant. The tube remains coiled on top when idle and contracts to a spiral when touched. It grows over or near water, reaching toward pools or rivers.
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South America
Marriages of the Future and the Economic Question
A writer argues future marriage must separate love from economic need through collective production. He foresees a society where support is systematized, allowing genuine choice for women and reducing social evils tied to marriage as property.
Sayings of Bismarck Revealing Iron and Blood Views
A compact collection of Bismarck quotes reflects his belief that power rules, not speeches. It cites ambassadorship by force, distrust of responsibility, agrarian nation building, cautions on promises, war ethics, envy and equality, and World War era realism.
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Asin
Fyensional Mortgage and Agency Co Ltd Private Sale Details
Fyensional Mortgage and Agency Co of NZ Ltd offers private sale of freehold property and leasehold land. Descriptions mention 1740 acres leasehold, good homestead, near railway, watered, first class agricultural land, with good sheep country and access to a wharf or rail line.
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Fyensonal Mortgage and Agency Co., OF N.Z., Ltd
Vt Des Aches
Japanese Flower Pot Proposal Customs Describe Courtship Rituals
A McCall's Magazine sketch explains a Japanese courting ritual where a suitor plants a gift in an empty flowerpot on a daughter's window. If the woman accepts, she tends the plant publicly. if not, the plant is removed and withers, signaling disapproval. The piece notes changing customs and parental influence in Japanese marriage traditions.
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Japan
McCall’s Magazine
Seasonal Changes Bring Common Ailments at Home
In summer heat and winter snow seasons bring coughs colds and chills. The ad notes Woods' Peppermint Cure as a remedy for bronchial cough, priced 6d and 2s, suggesting it as a safe health product for the home.
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New Zealand
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David Thomas
Public Lotice
Ashburton
Armors’ Co-Operative Association
D. Thomas
MR Cormick
Deering
Osborne
Reapers
Binders
Dt, Thomas
Lane
Colman
W. T. Stead
Rotorua
Lumbago
Ane Suores
Jas. Mellor’s
Mellor’s
Manchester Bros
Janey
Dieliz
Saunders’ Buildings
Dougall and
Upham
Relatore
Servie Pengilies
Weat Street
Walter Pickles
G. H. Buchanan
Burnett Street
Sshburton
Ey Hobworth
Ena Manchester
Titan
Choice Suites
Eadrooh
Furniiture
T. H. Andrill & Co
Tancred Street
Bismarck
Gladstone
God
Eams
Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors
Timaru
Seattle
Randos
Moors Street
Abermain Coal
Proprietors
Abermain Colliery Co., Ltd., Sydne
Thos: Brown
Hereford Streat
J. L. MymErs
Burneif Street
Lanid Department
Einar
South
North Islands
Thames Valley
N.S
J. FrieGlander
West Street
Frimley Jam
Fletcher
Sharplin & Go. Ltd
Alford Forest
Aas
Maiden Bush
HEART
Aving
MR Cummins
Cad
T. O'Carroll
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
Lac.m. A. Mus
M.T.Q
Oates & CO
Government Insurance Department
J. H. Richardson
Government Insurance Commissioner
Wicletta
Wisletta
McKeady
Linwood
H. F. Stevens
JAM
Canterbury
Kirkpatri EK & Co. (Limited
Nelson
N.Z
Baker Bros
Completa Furnishing
Y Iniola
Uri Tate
Kory Bros
Buxton and
Thomas
Triangie
Abbey
Ry. McIntyre
Fovey
Hoteeman
Zeala Cere
J. Newman
Barningham’s & CO
Zelandia
Raerymo
Far East
Greenwich
N.4
Jones and Sons
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Clive
Smith Mackwell
F. Potter
Saddler, Burnett
Dates & Co
Sai Ig
Rome
Prigas
Oes
Benjamin
Benjamin Gum
NSC
Johnson & Couzins
Colombo Street
Reece
Sea
Gashel. Street
Manchester
Thomas Wanecox
Robert Bell
Prinfi
Turett
Ashbas
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