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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
4
Market notes from Sydney and Adelaide list grain and produce prices with ranges. Wheat and flour quoted, maize, oats and bran shown, with onions and potatoes noted. some figures appear uncertain or broker-adjusted.
The Admiralty hive plotted to seal the Montagu below high tide to remove rock points where a criger rests and to force air into the sealed area. Once afloat the vessel would be moved to calmer waters. A verdict of murder returned in London for a homicide by burglars against Wateler, an artist. New Hebrides dispute seen in Paris Liberte over Australia’s claim and Mauritius, amid France Italy anti anarchist talks. Clara Butt withdraws from Handel Festival with Ada Crossley stepping in. Benin reports the Kaiser’s Kurgee set for Vienna visit. Servian regicides extended punishment. King Peter doubles two aides’ sentence to two years.
The Addington entry shows a large cattle penning though prices held near average. fat cattle eased slightly. Store cattle and sheep improved in tone with wethers and lambs and ewes in lamb selling well. Notable sales include 713 halfbred wethers and 61 crossbred wethers with varied prices. fat sheep and carth fat cattle mixed, dairy cattle strong, bacon and parkers steady, small to large stores varied selling prices.
The Buda-Pester Korrespondent warns Hungarians not to emigrate to Queensland or Canada. It notes Europeans struggle with the climate and risk ending in servile conditions similar to the Chinese and Kanaka workers, who they would be replacing. The piece cautions would be emigrants about seeking work abroad.
A testimonial notes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills alleviate acute lumbago and sciatica mislabeled as rheumatic pain. The user claims rapid relief after one bottle, with continued use recommended. Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment is advised as a complementary remedy. Orders and prices listed for pills and liniment from W H Comateck Co. Sydney.
Fat cattle 150 head yarded mostly light and unfinished. prime ballocka to 10 103, medium 7 109 to 9 103, light to 7 10s. Sheep 1,676 forward, mostly medium quality with extra prime weathers. wethers 19s to 21s, ewes 17s 6d to 20s, lambs 74 penned with prices up to 24s for best. Pigs prices up to 7s 6d for store pigs, heavy pigs slightly back. suckers 7s to 10s, other pork prices noted.
Mixed activity in the Danedin grain market with wheat demand weak as mills delay purchases. Prices quoted for best red wheat and Valvet range 33 4d to 83 6d, oats buyers reluctant, barley firm for prime samples, and bear price declines noted as buyers store arriving lots.
May readings at Ashburton show lowest hacemeter 29.2 inches on May 8 and high 2994 inches on May 12. Maximum thermometer ranged to 70 on May 3 and low 49 on May 10. minimum thermometer high 47 on May 2 and low 30 on May 13. Frost noted at 4 degrees. rainfall on 7 days totaling 2 inches 8 points with dates and amounts listed.
A Seafeld Road resident testifies to the relief provided by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for chronic back pain in herself and her daughter. She endorses the product, notes purchase at Ashburton Drug Co, and urges buyers to ensure it is Doan's with the retailer Foster, McLennan Co of Sydney handling orders.
The National Mortgage and Agency Co of New Zealand Limited is referenced as a financial services provider. No further details shown in the snippet.
A compact rural listing advertises a 105 acre small farm in limestone country. It notes heavy wheat crops, clean grounds, good heart, and a suitable house and buildings.
A collection of farming properties for sale or lease in the Clutha District. Listings describe 227 acres near Balélutha with rich river flat soil, multiple buildings, and a 6 room house. Tokonui Estate at 3128 acres. a first class dairy farm of 156 acres near townships and a creamery. and other grazing blocks with river flats, good buildings, and subdivision options. Prices and lease terms varied.
The linoleum reviver polishes black and tan boots and linoleum and furniture and preserves leather. Obtainable at F W Predpy's sole agent Ashburton.
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