Berger's Sheep Marking Oil Co in Otago ad promotes Beanyx and Rezc compounds
A collection of testimonials from Otago farmers in 1897 praising Berger's branding oils and compounds Beanyx's Sheep Branding Compound and Rezc. Farmers from Waimes House Goro Palmerston Hyde Clinton Wairona Middlemarch Gladbrook Station endorse economy, evenness of dye, ease of use, and no waste. The notices emphasize readiness, legibility, and lack of staining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MZ. Agricultural Co
Waimes House
Goro
Bargers
J. Paterfox
Stat
Mer
D M McKenzie
Bushy Park Estate
Palmerston
Beanyx
Dames Taylor
Wairona
Clinton
Berger
John Elliott
Gladbrook Station
Middlemarch
Sira
For Sale Comfortable Home in Petar Street
F Ferriman offers a seven room residence with bath and ample water in Petar Street. Includes a detached washhouse and four acres of land with fruit trees, three minutes from the railway. Most of the purchase money can stay on mortgage. F Ferriman, auction agent, Abhbarton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petar Street
Wathhouse
Mont
Ferriman
Abhbarton
Mail Closings For Ports And Regions In Late July
The notice lists mailing deadlines for various routes including Northern Ports, Chatham Islander, and international destinations. Departures occur July 31 and August 1 and 3 with times for money orders registered letters topks newspapers and ordinary letters. Postmaster H W Reser signs the London date line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Samoa
Hawaii
Philippines
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Europe
San Francisco
Bie Londen
H. Reser
Train Schedule Fragments for Timaru Dunedin Springburn
Fragmentary timetable items list arrival and departure times for multiple locations including UBRRISTCHURCH 720 mm 11 a.m. 5 15 p.m. 75 pm express Timaru 1065 am 350 p.m. Dunedin 2264 p.m. express Springburn 4 25 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
Dunedin
Springburn
Fragmented OCR Weather and Calendar Notation
The readable items show scattered celestial phase data and times alongside numbers and stray codes. No coherent event or names are present.
Domestic training for girls in New Zealand reform debate
A Shburton Guardian opinion notes the neglect of domestic training for girls in New Zealand and its impact on domestic service. It cites social attitudes, labour legislation, and mistresses as factors, and suggests government contact with Dr Barnardo to place trained girls from his institution in the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Barnardo
Railway and local notes from Timaru Ashburton period
Local notices report Ashburton Railway Department plans a bail in August and a Timaru barque loading wheat for Home markets. Details on weather, telegraph service between Kurachos and Bombay, education capitation grants, Timaru A and P Association works, and council notes on roads, stock on roads, and gas engine exemptions. Obituary for Mr Jay L. Smith. Patrol of roads and tenders for stone and matting, and a shopper’s Paris letters include bicycle and motor car trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Department
Ashburton
Tux Pont
Timanu
Cortievrecken
Timaru
Mesere Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Edwin Fore
Mar
China
Telegraph Department
Kurachos
Bombay
Education Boards
Ouirvart
Jay. L Smith
Smith
Charles Smith
New Zealand
Tinwald
Timaru A and P Association
Rangirara Roap Board
Ealing- Montalto
Winston Road
Seddon
Jd. McKenzie
Doak
MaKenzie
BS Elston
Bank of New South Wales
Paris
London
Sutherland
Aeveral
Fonda
Birmingham
Domestic duties and factory girls in New Zealand policy
The piece argues that sending poor women to Canada harms social welfare and future marriage prospects. It laments government interference with labor and capital, claiming it hinders New Zealand from becoming a manufacturing country. It urges careful government consideration of these issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New Zealand
British Parliament reports lead poisoning in earthenware trade losses
A parliamentary return outlines lead poisoning incidents in earthenware and china industries over three years, with totals for 1898 and 1890 and early 1900 figures. It notes omissions for certain painter trades and references changes under Factory Acts. The drought in Queensland impacts pastoral firms, including the Scottish Investment Company, which writes off £100,000 and reduces reserves while posting modest profits on stock and debentures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drowex
Queenstan
Queensland
Sya the Queensander
Autograph Letter From General Sir George White
A copy of an autograph letter from General Sir George White, Hero of Cadysmith, thanks Messrs Dow and Donald McLeean for a gift from New Zealand givers. He recalls service with the Gordon Highlanders and praises Scotch valor and English loyalty in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Dow
Donald McLeean
New Zealand
Englard
South Africa
Geo
Wairy
South Canterbury Wins Football Match at Southbridge
South Canterbury defeated Hilcamere by a try to nil at Southbridge on Saturday. Pirates club players H Fawcett M Fitggerald and D Wilson starred. Bemnat scored the South Canterbury try. Christchurch’s Selwyn and Sydenham clubs clashed in Christchurch with Christchurch Club winning 11-6. Winchmore travels to Ashburton to face Pirates Second Fifteen. Pirates Second Fifteen lineup includes Kendall Boyle Clack Baler Stribbling F Prtchard Healy A Childe Culver Hones Hefford McKerze W Pritchard A Oates P Callens Hodgson Samuel Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canterbury
Hilcamere
Southbridge
Pointe
H Fawcett
M Fitggerald
D Wilson
Pirates
H Bemnat
South Canterary
Christchurch
Sydenham
Christchurch Cluk
Christ~church
Linwood
Winchmore
Ashburton
Piratea
Wairarapa
Canterbury
Kendall Boyle
Clack
Baler
Stribbling
F Prtchard
Healy
A Childe
Culverhones
Hefford
McKerze
W Pritchard
A Oates
P Callens
Hodgson
Emargencina
Samuel and
Nolan
Alhambra Claims Senior Championship After Narrow Victory
Alhambra defeated Southern ten to nil and Kaikorsi beat Danedin Union. Pirates drew with Danedin. Alhambra secures the senior football championship with the results reported by the United Proas Association via electric telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Proas Association
Electric Telegraph
Dpreprg
Alhambra
Southern
Kaikorsi
Danedin & Union
Pirates
Alhambre
Queen Congratulates Colonel on Relief Mission
Cabled dispatches report the Queen congratulating Colonel Willcocks on relief of Kamasnis. Other items note mining firms in Western Australia urging £2000 for Federation campaign and warn of property value decline if Federation fails. O'Keefe acquitted of manslaughter in Srenzy case. Taylor defeats Smith in Canterbury election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Lowdon
Qcolonel Willcocks
Kamasnis
Cass
Jellicoe
Wallington Law Society
Prara
Ooolgardie Chamber of Mines
London
Western Australia
Srenzy
Mr Taylor
Mr Smith
Canterbury
Cost of War Figures in House of Commons Vote
The House of Commons backed Supplementary Estimates. Mr Wyndham cited three million pounds for operations in China. Lord Robert put the permanent South Africa garrison at thirty thousand, with fifteen thousand Colonials and Reservists still to be settled. Total direct war charges to end February projected at sixty one million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prose Association
Electric Telegraph
House of Commons
Wyndham
Chins
Lord Robert
South Africa
Liverpool Cup Result and Horse Fall Incident
In the Liverroon Cer event over one mile and three furlongs Ekopon I and Kleon led with Bread Knife third. Maluma slipped and fell causing a shoulder injury. Sloan the jockey suffered severe shock as the race concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Loxpex
Maluma
Isia
Miners Face Uncertain Talks Amid Chewing Rate Clash
In Sypyer on July 29, miners show little prospect of accepting Sir Wayne's chewing rate compromise. Indications emerge that only a swift wage advance will avert a general strike, making an immediate action likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sypyer
Sir Wayne
Gurass
Crisis in ChinaReported Across Multiple Nations
A collection of terse dispatches dated July 27–29 recount international responses to the China crisis. Mentions French volunteers, German Turkish and British positions, Li Hung Chang’s memorial to Pekin, American views on safety for ambassadors, and mixed plans for expeditionary action and mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
China
Claude MacDonald
Hona Kone
Li Hyung Chang
Pekin
Lientsin Washinaton
America
Li Hung Chang
Tientsin
Hay
Transvaal War updates and political shifts in July
Reports from July detail British advances from Pretoria under General Macdonald and General Hamilton blocking routes at Inguwooni Pass and Golden Gate. Boer positions at Witnek and Brand Wasser Basin are described as evacuated or surrounded, with surrounding movements by Lord Methuen toward Potchefstroom and operations around Middelburg and Fourieburg. Domestic political shifts in Cape Parliament include Afrikander Bond expulsions and leadership changes. Casualties at Kosk's River and Stinkhoutboom are listed, plus deaths and honors connected to Mafeking. The Baden-Powell Relief Committee names heroes, while war-office actions include rifles for New South Wales and inquiries into despatch suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Hector Macdonald
Bruce Hamilton
Highlandera and
Mounted Infantry
Inguwooni Paes
Golden Gate
Rundle
Commando
Treasury
Mesur Schreiner
Solomon
J Sonnenberg
Weasals
de Waal
Afrikander Bond
J X Merriman
J W Sauer
P de Waal
Hofmeyr
Lonpoy
Hunter
Fourienburg
Mra Steyn
P de Wet
Ahree
Christian de Wet
Kroonstad
Middleburg
Thonsand
Potchefstroom
Lord Methuen
Blerksdorp
Middelburg
Lord Roberta
House of Commons
Wyndham
Fickaburg
Kosk’s River
Pruben
Goodman
Watford
Oliver
Cameron
New South Wales
Stinkhoutboom
Tats
Nicholas
South Australians
Moon
South Aurelis
Tothill
West Australia
E. Enderby
Mission sermons highlight global outlook and social pressures
At St Stephen's five services raised funds for the Church Mission. Rev Mackie of St Andrews preached at Presbyterian service on mission work in China South Africa and India noting reform by sword and strong mission effort. He urged young men to resist harmful social influences and critiqued parliamentary candor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Stephen's Ftrday
Woodthorpe
Presbyterian Church
Mackie
St Andrews
Timaru
India
Second lecture boosts St Joan Ambulance Society attendance
The St Joan Ambulance Association held its second aid course lecture at the Society's Room on Saturday July 26 with about 40 members joining promotes. A committee meeting followed discussing use of the skeleton for Ambulance Classes by Fire Brigade and Volunteers and exploring a county ambulance carriage purchase to serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maéadames Davicon
Baxter
Orr
Mulholland
H Mackay
Snelle
Christchurch Sharebroker Purchases Craig's Freehold Mining Claim
Mr W J M Hopkins of Christchurch and James Craig complete sale of the West Coast mining property Craig's Freehold in Oamaru. The site yielded about £84,000 in gold over ten years from terraces. A £30,000 company forms to place three dredges on the terraces, with flotation planned and market listing promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J M Hopkins
Christchurch
Oamaru
James Craig
Craig
Met
The European Lit Situation. DANGER PREDICTED
In the House of Lords Lord Wemyes warned a British milita attache tied to a November danger. Lord Salisbury denounced alarmist quotations while noting shooting atara as a November peculiarity. Lords Rogebery and Lansdowne quizzed assurances and army sizing amid South Africa calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londox
House of Lords
Earl of Wemyes
England
Lord Salisbury
Lord Wemysa
Lord Rogebery
Lord Lansdowne
South Africa
New Zealand Friendly Societies register shows growth and investment shifts
The Registrar reports 14 new accretions across five societies totaling 410 lodges controlled by 36 central bodies with 35 501 members. Funds reach £678 746, sick and funeral funds £625 474, investments £519 159 across Post Office, banks, freehold property, government debentures and other vehicles. The note highlights lower interest rates affecting income and valuation, with mortgage and freehold investments rising as a share of capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweny-Third Snouet
MLA
Lo.o.f
A.O.F
U.A
T.F.S
WMC
Post Office Savings Bank
New Z Zealand
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Leaéig Sheep Farmera
Otago
Robert Logan
Martiangs
Hyde
Benaui
F. Ferriman
Ashburton, N.Z
Ferrimay
Wakanui
RUARD
Alford
Georges Hoskan
Sauh
Nion
Ayune
SsaLe
Burnett Street
Adisining
Tancrad Street
Aound
F, Ferriman
Fairton
Pelham Poultry Yards
Onoung
Andu- Boyer
MitcHely & Turner
Winnamon Cure
Wahoo
Koonbil Or
Benjamin
Gum Oo
Dave Cr
Kidder Usrpet
Northcote & Hefford
Melville
W. Strange
X. Coverdale
Bering
Atason
Seston
Porson
Basah
A Strange & Company
Mon
DoVam Widnesday
Chatham Islander
Toros
Ashburton Train
Rizeg
Joly
Oss TX
Commercial
F.o.b
Haveluck Street Mart
Henry Stephenson
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandotter
Atere
Sshburton Guardian
Britas ET Paava
Dixon
Messra Friedlander Broa
Sir George White
Cable News
Mutsouane
O'Keefe
Cohen
Sporting
Liverpool
Australis
United Press
Eleastria Pelegraph
Ajoited Prous
Electria Telegraph
Berun
Bremerhaven
Ckinaman
Briain
Germany
Aod
Russia
Times
Sheng
Baron Ketteler
Prince Tuan
Bypnerx
Transvaal
United Presa Association—By Electric ‘Telegraph
Lennon
Brewer
Baden-Powell Pregantation Committee
Hantera Demos
Mafeking
War Office
St. Joan Ambulance Association
Ashburton Branch
Waited Press Association
Dongvin
Junction Electric II
Sant. Cromwell
Golden Beach
Alexandra Eureks
Hartley and Riley
Earoscleugh II
Viccant
Jonation Milcorrie I
Molyneux Hydraulic
Eacnsclough
Success
Chatto Creek
Zhou
Golden Point
Walmutma Central
Charlton Creak
Chicago
Waimumu
Morning Star
Boz Ldwt
New Alexandra
Mapeka
Shotover
Gold Queen
Hartley
Riley
Junction Electric
Vincent
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