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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
1
At Addington Christchurch on June 9 fat cattle rose, store sheep held, fat sheep eased amid heavy entry, and pigs weakened. Fat lambs and export demand remained strong late in sale. fat cattle yarding reached 298 head with steers at 6 pounds 10 shillings, cows 4 to 8 pounds, veal calves varied by size, and store cattle and dairy stock showed mixed results.
Mr McNab spoke to a crowded Hastings gathering urging support for compulsory universal military training. The meeting, marked by enthusiasm, passed a unanimous resolution in sympathy with the National League's campaign for compulsory training.
At a Auckland board meeting the Minister of Education's claim of free books faced sharp criticism. The grant was said to cover only required texts and the Board must certify no pupil was asked to buy extra reading books beyond the grant. Acooperation with other boards was decided to push for a more reasonable approach.
The Public Trust Office in Lambton Quay Wellington officially opened with a luncheon. Speakers included Minister A T Ngata Premier Lady Ward and other ministers. The office has operated 87 years with six million in estates and about 10000 pounds yearly profit. The new building cost 42000 pounds and aims to reduce charges. Lady Ward unveiled photographs of founders Julius Vorel and E B C Stevens.
Wellington June 9 The Royal Picture Syndicate lessee of His Majesty Theatre plans a new 1500 seat theatre in Courtenay Place with possible 50 more seats later. Brick fireproof Renaissance style, 70 by 55 feet stage, cost about £22,500, opening in March 191? and will be the dominion’s largest.
At the Magistrate's Court Peter Williamson Tait was committed for trial on charges of assaulting David McCall and Martha Munday in a boardinghouse on May 28. The dispute over a letter led to McCall striking Tait, who allegedly stabbed McCall several times. The landlady Mrs Munday was stabbed in the leg while trying to separate them. The accused pleaded not guilty.
John Creswick aged 40 a sailor, escaped from custody in Rhodesia while en route to Salisbury. He travelled through Rhodesia the Congo Free State to Leopoldville then by ship to Antwerp and finally London. He wore leg irons on the train drop and later altered his prison dress at Boma. He appeared before Bow Street magistrate on 17 April and was remanded.
The London Directory offers a complete commercial guide with merchants, exporters, and steamship lines listed by port and region. It invites agencies and trade advertisers to place cards or larger ads at set prices and provides address details for ordering.
June 9 Burnside Dunedin yarded about 200 cattle with mixed quality steers and heifers. Best bullocks £9 to £10 10s, extras to £13, medium £6 10s to £8, best cows £6 10s to £8 10s. Sheep yarded 2800 with prices easing. best wethers 12s 8d to 18s 9d, ewes 1s 2d to 15s 6d, lambs 30-20 yarded, best 1d to 15s. Pigs 105 yarded with dull demand for porkers and baconers. Suckers 9s to 19s, slips 14s to 18s, stores 20s to 25s, heavy baconets 55s to 58s.
The Dunedin grain market shows little movement with few sales at late rates. Wheat quotations range from Prime milling 4s 1d to 4s 2d and whole clean fowl wheat 3s 9d to 4s 10d, while oats quote for prime sorts and discoloured grades reflect moderate demand and varied values.
Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide markets report bid prices for wheat flour oats barley maize bran pollard potatoes onions and other staples. Prices vary by city with ranges shown for wheat oats barley maize and other commodities across June 9 reports.
The pruning of government offices extends to the Tourist Department where several clerks were informed their services will end on a set date. A. McIntyre of Grey Street Shortland Thames New Zealand praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after relief from throat soreness and cold. He reports recommending it to friends. Chamberlain Medicine Co. offers free samples via post card requests.
A Wakanni district farmer recalls a failed grain deal. He signed a contract to deliver wheat at 8s 6d a bushel during a decline, but by harvest prices rose to 4s 1d, forcing delivery of bad stock. He was compelled to buy 200 bushels at 4s 1d to honor the agreement and vows never to sign such bonds again. The piece asks if he can sell on a rising or falling market without a bond.
An advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney troubles. Testimonial from Mrs. Lockhard of Ashburton claims six years of relief after using the pills. The copy urges readers to watch kidneys and obtain Doan's from local stores or Foster-McClellan Co in Sydney.
The Metropolitan team defeated the New Zealand side 27 to 18 in Sydney. The scoreline shows a decisive win as Metropolitan dominated the match and solidifies their lead in the tour.
The Otago University team defeated Canterbury College 10 to 9 in the football match. Wellington Rugby Union planned a match with Auckland representatives at Wellington on August 28 and asked Taranaki to play Wellington on August 4. An umpire who wagered on a game was warned off all grounds, and a player was suspended for rough play.
An article argues tailoring can be cheaper and better by eliminating bad debts and using modern labour saving methods. It highlights George Davies’s cash based, made to measure suits at 2 10s to 3 15s, claiming equal fit and quality to higher priced rivals. Ashburton branch invites inspection of new materials and window display.
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