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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
8
Market notes list wheat and flour ranges in Sydney and Melbourne with dates June 5 and June 8. Prices cover oats barley maize bran pollard potatoes onions cheese bacon and other commodities. regional quotes include Algerian oats and Cape barley with varied d and s values.
A large crowd attended the Rakaia sale on Thursday with fat lamb prices down and store stock in weak demand. Yardings saw many lot passes Auctioneers listed chief sales including 18 fat ewes at 15s 9d and 104 lambs at 18s, various Merino and store classifications with mixed results.
The local branch of the National Mortgage and Agency Co Ltd sold 406 acres belonging to Mr Robert W Baxter at Kyle to Mr Henry Ingsbury who owns adjoining property. The firm also sold 625 acres from Mr Joseph Clucas at Seafield to Mr Robert W Baxter.
A strenuous effort to refloat the Indrabarah at Palmersion, N., as reported by the Press Association, has failed. The vessel remains aground, with crews continuing to assess next steps after the initial salvage attempt.
Wellington reports a telegram confirmed by Mr Simpson that Indrabarah will likely be anchored longer due to a delayed six ton anchor. The boat with experts remains offshore as tides fall and communication is difficult, keeping it in place for now.
A Palmerston North telegram reports the Indrabarah could not be floated last night despite a high tide at 10 30 p m The Post Office was advised of the unaltered position and sea conditions were moderate The Terawhiti has steamed to sea and outlook remains not promising
A Auckland deputation sought a public inquiry into the New Lynn crash with a magisterial inquiry requested. Minister Herries said a department inquiry would occur first and an inquest might be needed if a victim remained ill. no promise of a public inquiry yet.
Greymouth June 4 Mr P Halley presided at the Conciliation Council today as the furniture trade dispute was fully discussed. Delegates ultimately agreed to accept the Sanctuary award and work toward a settlement.
In the free booklet Advice to Inventors readers learn steps to develop ideas into patents. For a copy write Henry Hughes Ltd 158 Hereford Street Christchurch. 42
Public auction announced for WEST STREET YARDS featuring heavy horses. The Canterbury firm promotes the horses as a splendid stamp and recommends them confidently to buyers.
The New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association Limited sells all stock and farm implements at the Stewart homestead Hinds on Monday June 9 1913. Horses cattle draught and riding stock farm machinery including binders ploughs drill cultivator and netting will be auctioned to the highest bidder with all items offered as is.
Auction notice lists live stock including sheep cattle and horses as part of Joseph Glucas estate sale and announces private treaty land offerings by National Mortgage and Agency Co of N Z Ltd with properties north Canterbury Waikato River lands and farm leases.
Ferriman and Co land and estate agents of Ashburton publish a list of Methven township properties for sale. Multiple dwellings and plots include 4 acre sections, town residences with 6 to 10 rooms, gas and hot water services, gardens, stables, and outbuildings. Terms available. inspections encouraged.
Wishing to ship meat to London on their own account, farmers ask if they can do better than consigning through agents. The note implies exploring direct export options and potential cost savings.
A compact farm offered for speedy sale by retiring owner. Four paddocks with water, 100 acres in one-year grass, 100 acres in two-year grass, 100 acres in three-year grass, 67 acres oats and sown down, 33 acres turnips. Fences in excellent order, land weed free, no buildings. 60 bushels of oats per acre achieved. Land Salesmen.
A traveling salesman advertises farm and town properties for disposal for various buyers in the Donm son area. He lists a 10 to 20 acre rich land plot and invites inquiries for 200 to 400 acre tracts, requesting owners who wish to sell to provide details.
The latest model features a lower bust line with full shape and flexible corseting above the waist. It promises perfect comfort combined with figure elegance as a modern fashion advancement.
A brief listing style notice highlights Pearl variety with lines of all varieties and price samples. Seed dressed by proprietary machinery and MT. LYELL shipments referenced. Orders for ex ship deliveries are being booked.
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