Mining dredge yields in Denvenin week ends
United Press reports from Denvenin detail totals from 62 dredges for the week ending today. Grand yield 1877 oz lddwt 18grs, average 30 oz per dredge, with additional returns including Success 2902 oz, Perseverance 1 2loz 10dwt, New Pauls Beach 190% 1idwt, Enfield 17 oz Sdwt, Waikaka Queen 8iwt, Happy Valley 12 oz.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Denvenin
New Paul’s Beach
Enfield
Waikaka Queen Doz
Happy Valley
Sale of Hardiey residence on Town Belt to Hibbard reported
Mrs Farriman reports the sale of Mr J W Hardiey s house and section on the south east Town Belt to Mr Hibbard at a satisfactory price.
Homebush Sales Report Shows Subdued Prices
Surpney June 1 at the Homebush sales improved prices. The catalogue listed 240 New Zealand crossbreds mainly ewes, fair quality, with prices from 15s 6d to 193 Lod for ewes and 19s 2d for wethers. Sheep prices rose with best wethers at 16s 6d, good 14s, cattle competition was spirited, with best bullocks from £13 15s to £14, best cows 9 10s 3d, good 8 5s, beef at 32s to 33s 6d per 10 stone.
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Homebush
New Zealand
Agent-General Report on New Zealand Meat Markets
Market الأخبار report from Wauutatox dated June 1 cites London May 30. Canterbury mutton at 32d, other North Island brands 31d, River Plate mutton 48d or 34d this week. Lamb prices steady, Canterbury 43d, other brands 4½d. Beef on hand light, Hindquarters 43d, fores 44d. Butter 95s per cwt, Danish 97s 8d, cheese steady at 66s per cwt, New Canadian 60s.
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United Viaxs Association
Dy Electric Telegraph
Wauutatox
Agent-General
London
Canterbury
Dunedin
Southland
W.M.E. Co
River Plate
New Zealand
Ashburton Grain Market Prices June 1903 Report
The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association of Canterbury Ltd lists current farm prices on trucks in Ashburton. Wheat tuscan 38 to 35 940 velvet 88 200 to 33 lid oats Danish 6d to lead Canadian 1 80 to 1s fel sparrowbils 287d to 1s 8d barley malting prim 3s 3a tafertor wn 2894 to 8 poas prussian blue 53 partridge va 8s 6d to 8s 9d ryegrass farmers saw ples 28 3d to 28 9d.
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Ashburton
New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Tafertor
Sale of a Farm Estate Encompassing 1400 Acres
Last week John Ore bought 1400 acres of the Cold stream Estate from John Stadholme via agent I Bullock. Stadholme now disposes of 9000 acres, plans to sell a few more hundred, and retains about 7000 acres including the homestead.
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John Ore
John Stadholme
I’. Bullock
Coldstream
Stadholme
Wheat and Flour Imports Load Melbourne Supplies
The Melbourne Argus notes large imports of wheat and flour arriving by recent ring vessels. About 98 900 bushels of wheat and 7 300 tons of flour reached the bay, enough to feed Victorians for over ten weeks at five bushels per person annually. Melbourne’s stock could last into August, with Sydney possibly better supplied. Queensland’s Darling Downs foresees a wheat harvest yield of up to two and a half million bushels from expanded planting.
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Melbourne
Argus
Com
Sydney
Queensland
Brisbane “ Courier
Darling Downs
Loyal Ashburton Lodge anniversary celebrated in Oddfellows Hall
News notes announce the 80th anniversary of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge No 6003 10.0 M.A. with a social in Oddfellows Hall. Aimed at a strong turnout, the event promises dancing and a festive wind up to the day’s holiday as members gather for celebration and reminiscence.
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Ashburton Lodge
Oddfellows’ Hall
New Zealand Butter Trade Faces Imperial Constraints
The document discusses butter imports to Britain, noting New Zealand’s export potential but highlighting distance and production costs as barriers. It cites 1902 British butter totals, with Denmark and Russia supplying large shares, while New Zealand sent 8310 tons to Britain and colonies. It argues for preferential imperial treatment to aid colonial exporters and references Chamberlain’s 1896 views on imperial trade and defence.
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Artress
Britain
Great Britain
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Denmark
Russia
Argentina
South Africa
New Zealand National Dairy Company
London
Chamiboriain
Birmingham
Canada Club
Chamberlain
Ashburton notes nominate H C Peray for vacant lieutenancy
In Dunedin Ashburton Guards nominate H C Peray to fill the vacant lieutenancy. Under the Defence Act two thirds of enrolled members must certify, so the declaration of question is postponed to a future meeting likely Monday next. Also reports on university endowment offer of £100 for physiology chair and various local society items including hockey club selections, school committee matters, prohibition fines, and temperance union activities.
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AsnaveTon Guanos
Borgt
H.C. Peray
Ashburton Guards
Ozten
Wiversity Council
Dunedin
Wolff Harris
Bing, Harris, and Co
Medical School
Hocgeer
Ashburton
Waimate Hockey Club
Timaru
DD. Stock
McFeddzies
F. Clark
Tinwwald
Crowther
J. Fitzgerald
J. Austin
BF. Rands
W. Fitzgerald
A. Fitzgerald
H. Millichamp
J. Caskey
Bosm
A. Silcock
Gordon Todds
M. Baker
A. Stock
H., Hum
Waikakahi
Alinut
Hrausank
Highbank
Driscoll
Richards
Bond
Gilpin
Education Board
Hardley Bros
Stamping Fiwyecores in New Zealand Mail Service
The New Zealand Postal Department tests an automatic stamping machine for envelopes. A penny activates a print saying one penny paid, and more postage is added by repeating the process. Federal authorities approve the device for potential use. The Dairy Commissioner’s staff faces unrest with offers luring key personnel. An advertisement promotes Exonita valluloid mudguards and cycling capes from Oates Lowex & Co. in Ashburton.
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New Zealand Postal Department
Darry Cowmissionie
New Zealand
Daryman
Singleton
Wellington
Canada
McGrowan
Duddie
Oates, Lowex, and Co
Ashburton
Burnatt Street
Ashburton notices and events in brief
Office of the Ashburton Industrial Building Society moved to the Arcade adjoining the A and P Association rooms. Ashburton Drapery Company announces dress goods at special prices. Christchurch Hounds to meet at Dromore on Wednesday June 10 at 11 am. Longbeach Road Board rates overdue after June 20 to be sued for without further notice. Mr A T H Williams offers new books and editions. Waimate Witness notes a native near Nanaia aged over 105, Tiki te po Mua, recalling Captain Cook’s 1770 visit. NSW Labour party plans large Sydney daily paper. Company registered with £130,000 capital, oiling Unionists and public shares. Timaru Borough Council overdraft £4316, rates owing £2600. Penny postage hoped for NZ newspapers to UK before Christmas. Centenary of British and Foreign Bible Society: public meeting at Oddfellows Hall, Rev. H M Raynes attending. Mer G, FH Curzon promotes Swift cycles and stock. Fletcher Bros fifth tea competition closes August 1 with prizes for coupons.
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Ashburton Industrial Building Society
A. and P. Association
Ashburton Drapery Company
Christchurch
Dromore
Longbeach Road Board
A.T. IL. Williams
Waimate
Nanaia
Tiki Te Po Mua
Captain Cook
Labour Party
New South Wales
Sydney
Timaru
Sir Joseph Ward
New Zealand
United Kingdom
British and Foregn Bible Society
Oddfellows’ Hall
Raynes
London
Mer G
Curzon
Carson
Fletcher Broa
Parliamentary Picnic Views on Pacific Islands by Sir William Steward
Sir William Steward among Lagi latura members returning from Maponrika says Fiji is best for development and a representative government is desired there. He notes Tahiti as beautiful, Samoa as pretty, and Raratonga with potential but limited scale. He favors New Zealand governance with local provincial autonomy and believes the trip will inform future parliamentary discussions.
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Auckland
Wm. Steward
W. J. Steward
Waitaki
William Steward
Fiji
Tahiti
Samoa
Raratonga
Tonga
New Zealand
Germany
France
Sire William Steward
Talands
Flooding Hits Armourdale After Heavy Rains
North Topeka reports two hundred dead as heavy rains flood Armourdale Kansas. Fires extinguished but factories report many Russians and Italians employed. extensive damage to packing houses and widespread inundation.
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United Press Association
Byalestric Telegraph
New York
North Topeka
Kansas
Armourdale
Storm disrupts Australian shipping amid coastwise sheltering
Shipping in Australia is nearly at a standstill as vessels shelter along the coast. The Tiaras is insured in the South British for 87500 and reinsured jurgeaaffices. An ad promotes Woods Great Pepper mint Cure for a hacking cough at night priced 1s 6d and 2s 6d.
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United Press Association
Bylantrie Telegraph
Sydney
Arrest of Mr Fisher at Seacliff Asylum Sparks Debate
Ex inmate recounts the arrest of M H Fisher at Waitati and his forced committal to Seacliff. Telegrams from Premier and Dr McArthur prompted contradictory orders, and witnesses place the arrest on a public platform with a large crowd watching. Fisher demands public exposure of the incident and details the sequence from early April through the detention.
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George Fisher
Whi
Mapouriker
Drs King and Allen
Seacliff
Christchurch
Kvening Star
Dunedin
Pramiar
McArthur
S.M
Wellington
Otago ‘ Daily Times
Fisher
King
Otago “ Daily Times
Mare
Seacliff Asylum
Geo. Fisher
Hinesis
Mr Fisher
Invercargill
Mc Fisher
Seaolf
Dr King
McCarer
Bunadin
de Allen
de King
Waitali
Kine
Seddon
Islands
Sydney G. Alien
Waitati
Perusal
Goo, Fisher
M.H.R
Wailat
de McArthur
Allen
McGregor
Walker
Gray
Hama
Wisher
King's House
Seacliffe
Lanatic
Caraw
MaArthur
Carew
Leas
M. Court
Jewish and Christian Unity in Bible Society Centenary
Local Ashburton auxiliary plans centenary events at Oddfellows Hall with Lord Mayor Sir Marcus Samuel praising the Bible Society for incalculable good. He notes Jews and Christians working together on a common platform and stresses toleration. The campaign seeks representative gatherings on June 10 and funds to extend the Society’s work in the town and county.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Oddfellows
Ashburton
London
Marcus Samuels
Mansion House
Correspondence Note on Opinions Expressed by Correspondents
A correspondence section notes that opinions expressed by correspondents are not endorsed by the publication. The statement clarifies the paper’s stance and invites readers to share views while distancing editorial responsibility.
Premier to unveil Hokitika memorial for troopers
The Premier travels to Hokitika to unveil a memorial honoring South African War troopers. He discusses the Pacific cable deal with the Commonwealth, urging non-involvement in any agreement harmful to the Pacific cable. A summer weather chat backs a Maponrika excursion and a Tongatapu meeting requests grievances redress and public-office reforms. An accidental fall in the Ouaka river claims the life of Janet George Trenry Chrisp of the Stock Department, leaving a widow and a Wellington resident daughter.
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Wetrinearoy
England
Matchmaker
Lectern
Greymouth
Hinemen
Hokitika
J B. Barton
Australian Commonwealth
Eastern Extension Company
New Zealand
Canada
Commonwealth
Auckland
Tonga
Yagan
Treasury, Customs
Tandy
Brennem
Janet George Trenry Chrisp
Ouaka
Duceased
Im Ches
Welington
For Bronchial Cough Woods Peppermint Cure Sold
An old pharmacy line advertises Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial cough. It lists a price of 1s 6d with sixpence across all offerings. The brief note reflects period sale language and a single product emphasis.
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Concord
Nheor
Woonsocket
Nordin
Mien
Bradden Gate
Navy
D. Stock’s
Ferriman
Mayfield Store
BJ. G. Good
House of
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F. Fertriman
Land and Letate Avent
Aveling and Porter
Chaffentter Oy Andrews
Beaven
F. Ferriman
Wills Street
Hays
David Wilson
Wills Street West
F. Ferrleman
Alford Forest
PE Ferreman
Gho. Meddins
the People’s
Grood Vatua
Douda
Simond
Cartrid
Perry
AL MacKay
Manchester Asurance
Conntral
Hasttreet
TM Brs
James
Fruiterer
Burmett Street
Marofina
Mircautt
Tursin
A. Martin’s
Knowles
Oxford
Cambridge
Burnett Street
Academy
John Wilson
AVING
W Stonyer
Hi. Gresham, Sureghon
BE. G
W. Gresham
Grant
Wille Street
Cheney
H. Barpsrow
HE Ashburton Guappian
Ord
Prince of Wales
Robert Bell
Rangitata Road
Pruspyveman Church
Mount Somerson
Ashbarton
A. Thomas
Gonpew Wepote
Henry Datley
Hampsford
Dalley
Beech
Mesdames Marsden
Dallay Cain
Hampstead
Luamapaiios
Legislative Council
Tiwan
Bart
Mount Somers
Miss Hood
J. Brice Iyiolin
Messrs
Armstrong
Jago
M’s.c
Me J
Krjce
Prica
Comunittes
I. M. Slvewrighe
C. Rands
Secratary
Tf. Look
B. M. Willis
C. Duff
KE. Tjibbs
J. Blair
C. Hobs
H. Rands
Jas. Henderson
Basacuns
Palmerston North Municipal
Tinwald Literary Society
Tinwald Literary and Debating Club
Ifall
C. Wickman
C. Doherty
Blakiston
T. Doherty
Kinwald
Anter
Ovardale Gospel Temperance Union
Overdale
I. Oakley
Sones
H. Mass
Agnes Wales
Mise Oakley
Me Brune
A. Miligtf
Sauz
Mes Oakley
Mr Raa
Ross
Dorothea Oakley
Annie Ross
P. Riddle
A. Boyd
J. Oakley
Boag
Oakley
Misa Jechney
Mra Rose
Miss Oakley
Megara P. Food
John Croy
G. Rosa
J. Lewis
Q. Wales
Misa Fechney
Cardad
Bro
Paarosy V.A
Harris
Lee
H. Stephenson
Bro. Shrimpton
A.d.b’s
Bros. Johnston and
Mulford
Ya. B. Broa
Dunlop
L. Johns
Tage
D.G
Bros. Dunlop and
Rowman
D.P. Bro
Muchmane
P.S. Bro
Roulden
Ladies’ Lodge
U.P
A.D
The
Ploeg
America
Australia
Waitati Inebriai Iome
Gho. Fisher
M.h.lr
Shacliff Asylum
Sin
A. EB. Peache
A.B. Poncha
Peaches
Sar Cowping
A. S
Panche
Bie Peache
Peache
Pegshe
Mount Somers Coal Company
Siditor
Mount Somars Coal Company
Janes Grsey
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