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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 09, 1903

Page

3

Beattie Sees Bright Future for New Zealand Butter Exports

Beattie of Beattie Lanz and On discusses dairy export plans with our Ashburton reporter. He and Lang plan new Hawke’s Bay factories under guaranteed cow supply, with pay schemes for farmers and co operative options, while stressing quality and modern export management to preserve New Zealand’s leading butter position.

C. BR. Beattie Messrs Wellington Joseph Nathan Beattie England New Zealand Beattie and Lang Hawke's Bay District Great Britain New

Poisoning Case in Timaru Inquest Reports Self Administered Toxins

William John Wilding a 52 year old fitter was found dying at Kirk s brick works and inquest heard he probably died of irritant poison self administered. Evidence showed drinking and threats to his wife who seeks a separation order. Past violence included an attempted throat cutting in Christchurch. Investigations continue on poison source and analysis.

Timaru William John Wilding Kirk’s Christchurch

Rand Labor Offer Sparks Mine Chamber Interest

United Press dispatch notes the Rand Chamber of Mines weighing a Japanese syndicate bid to supply 100000 miners. Also reported are a pugilist Frank Goddard’s twelve year sentence in Johannesburg, Balkan violence near Ristovatz, and a Jersey militia service move amid ongoing smallpox cases in London.

Rand CareTown Rand Chamber of Mines London

Rain-making experiments face government subsidy request

The Broken Hill Chamber of Commerce offers to raise £2000 of the £5000 needed for Dr McCarthy's rain making syndicate to deliver three inches of rain in three days, asking government subsidy for the balance. The Premier is skeptical and declined. Temperance conference resolutions oppose barmaids and back New Guinea liquor prohibition. Tom Mann touts compensation in Australian democracy. Collateral notes from New Hebrides negotiations show no new agreements. A corked bottle from June 1st 1903 aboard E Francis tells of ship distress with eight crew aboard.

Srpary Broken Hill Temperance Conference Bradbury and Hosking New Zealand New Guinea Tom Mann Mann Australia British Isles Stoner Bellincer E. Francis

Publican registration under Dairy Act in dairy case

Mr Haselden gave judgment in the Dairy test case holding the publican who leapt his own cow and used the milk in a hotel must register. John Johnston of Riccarton was found dead on the road yesterday. Frank Carter sued Daniel McGregor for damages after a cart incident near the agricultural grounds during the November Show. Haselden nonsuited the plaintiff with costs citing contributory negligence.

CunrsrcHurcy Inne Haselden John Johnston Riccarton Frank Carter Daniel McGregor McGregor

Borough School Committee Reviews Empire Day Plans

The Borough School Committee met with eight members present. The headmaster reported rising attendance from 209.4 to 898 by June 5 and outlined Empire Day essay prizes. A footpath between Burnett and Tancred Streets was urged for asphalt. Bible Society events prompted early release. Accounts totaling £410 6d were approved.

J. McLachlan M.alre Allenton School KR. Jones Nonie Hardie Annie Crum B. Wood Ecitod Burnett and Tancred Allenton Side School Bosard Bible Society British and Foreign Bible Society Messrs Jones Priest

Ashburton Guards Elect W J A Schwartz Captain

A general Ashburton Guards meeting last evening approved Lieutenant W J A Schwartz as Captain after praise from Lieutenant Parey and Sergeant Willis. Shooting prizes were awarded to Lieu tenant Percy, Servant Willis, Private J Smith and Sergeant Macalister. The annual military ball was set for July 8.

Ashburton Guards Parey W. J A. Schwartz Schwartz Willis Rann W.J. A. Schwartz Golf Club Percy

Ashburton Sale Highlights Large Sheep and Cattle Run

At the Ashburton Yards sale about 4000 sheep and 60 head of cattle were traded. Fat cattle sold up to 28s per 100lbs, fat sheep and lambs showed strong demand with prices firming late, and freetime lambs boosted fat lamb volumes. Store prices ranged with calves at 40s, dairy cows from 5 10s to 8, fat cattle in several ranges, and muttons varying across cragsbred and merino ewes with several shorn and crossbred lots.

Ashburton Carrun Sunur

Wholesale grocery goods list and prices advertising

A dense advertisement lists various dried foods and staples with per pound pricing. Items include electria stearine wax, Price's Ship and Piano Candles, refined tapioca, pearl barley, split peas, Egyptian lentils, flour, sago, rice, figs, raisins, currants, dates, ginger, and preserved ginger. The piece reads like a trade catalog page with price markers and product descriptions.

Electria Price

Akaroa Cheese and Dairy Goods Featured in Local Ads

Local grocery notices tout White Rose Brand coffee 84 gallons per case, priced to beat competitors. Advertises Finest Akaroa Dairy and Peninsula Factory cheeses, leaf butter, preserved eggs, and a wide range of fish and canned goods with various prices and qualities highlighted.

Akaroa Peninsula

Lamp and shade shop offers Acme glass and Standard Oil lamps

Everyday lamp-use items await at this shop. Acme heat resisting glass is precise with no misfits. Standard Oil Company lamps burn their oil. wicks can be installed. New Handzooma globes in various sizes. if a shade breaks, a replacement is available. Lamp troubles welcome in-store service.

Standard Oil Company

Patent medicines advertised in an early listing

A fragmented advertisement lists various patent medicines and tonics including Pink Pills Pain Killer Scott's Emulsion Sarsaparilla and other remedies with prices in old currency. The text shows multiple brand names and preparations such as Extract of Malt and Embrocation with limited readable details.

Willian Steediman Scott

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C. BR. Peattie United Press Association Electric Telegraph Howe and Ben Viljeon South Africa Cape Hopeful Frank Goddard Johannesburg Goddard Balkan Donatanzinovie Ristovatz Salonika Berne Burge Jersey W. J. Silcock H. M. Jones Malcolmson Mathias McCallum Veech Hewson Wallace Paymouth The Ashburton Live Stock Market Friedlander Bros. Ltd Kassrs Frindlander Bros Lrp Me ‘Tnos, Sone North Island Sharp Maranui House Westerfield Horse Fair Priedlender Bros, Lo R. Friedlander Henry Si'eerenson Wellington Street Hampstead Henry Stephenson Hoare Win. Bohnin Bay W. Stonyer Mayfield Restart Brack Grand Cross Steed Yearling Stelr Reid and Gray Reid Gray J. R. Bland New Zealand Farmers’ Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited D. Wood Canterbury Mills T. F. Gibson Manaver H Allgyd New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited D. Thomas, Esq Rakata Jas, Cornano Rakaia Farm W.mcnab Lyttleton N.Z D. Thomas Foint Auctioneers Skating Club H. A. Mackay Primrose Assembly W. Smith C. Kendall G. Scott Fuutenen Bros Dalgety & Co., Ltd Donald Stewart, Key Washdyke Sale Dalgety & Company Lio Huau Lowry Entertainments Fellows Hall Charles Blake Frorg Maurice Gull Gill H. M. Onus Arthur Blanchard Charles Lawrence Treasirar Dromore Mr Imat Hein William Jamieson Tinwald Inet A. A. Fooks Sage Eid Gees British and Foreign Bibleociety Oddfellows Hale Ashkburton Harper, Esq H. A. Raynes Laudon Tinwald Presbyterian Church Plaid Sabbath Oddfellows’ Hall No Licetse Council Raine J. Sealy & CO Patching Sealy Achburton Alcorwn’s M.A Korf FE Hardley Bros Bullock‘s Arcade Tancrad Bien J. Wilson Barnett Street Dennison’s Oystera Daily H. ¢. Barnett’s Haat Street H. C. Barrett’s East Street Rant & Moore Somerset E. Gippary Tancred Street K. Gieparp Ready Money Draper Wein Chapman Bros Willowby Plounghman Farmers’ Co-Op Fantil Smart Boy Apply Zealand Noachman Dr Ron W. McCuins Cameron Street West WV Smed Bors Boys Poultry Society Art Union Geo. Buspr Betiween Express J. AH Havelock Street UBBEE John Orrend Co Helen Adair Overdue Wea McGregor Web of the Empire Farringdons Windsor Eagle Company Nerd Independent Ouies Coats Gipzam’s Draper Selida Ready Money Shop Holland E. Gipzani’s Ercy’s H. C. Percy Grant and Moore’s Gisparn’s John Orr and Co Acme Carson and Co Arson & CO Tribune Johnston’s Rudge-Whitworth Cycle Depot Burnett Street Furrceer Bros Ae LL Jim Greram’s E. Grepaxko’s Wwe Gibbard’s Grawi Ano Moonu Tommy Meora J. Millichamp and Sons Terrace Nagery Fletcher Bros LOW Price Fletcher Brs Juabl Auckland Wen Sultanas Thrifty Symington Ib Teo Locke Alberts Star Brand Oyators Cash Supply Stores High Street
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