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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 11, 1903

Page

2

Sell established Mayfield store and farm assets

BR J. G. GOOD offers sale of his business as a thriving cing concern. Property includes 9 room store and outbuildings on about four acres with an 18 acre detached parcel. Stock to be valued and sold. Mayfield township grows as a large agricultural district, presenting an opportunity for an industrious buyer to secure an established business with immediate possession. Apply.

J. G. Good Mayfield Ric. McWilliam Grooma

Market Report At Addington Auction June Sale

All classes of stock well represented at Addington market with large attendance. Fav Oatrne sees 238 head including steers and heifers. Sale opened poorly then improved but remained irregular. beef prices rose from 26a to 20a per 100lbs. Sheep and lamb entries strong, but quality varied and prices eased for medium and lighter weight wethers. Exports firm for lambs, but overall market dragging with declines in several sections. Butchers’ ewes and wether prices show varied ranges, with yardings reaching 3000 head for lambs and strong demand from export buyers.

Addington Saere

Geraldine Stock Market Report from Our Correspondent

Geraldine yards show strong sale with high demand for sheep cattle and pigs. Fat ewes and lambs sold well with full clearance. springing heifers and forward ewes also in demand. prices listed for various stock including dry cows calves and stores.

Geraldine Jaune Geraldine Yards

Burnside Market Prices Report June 10

Yardings at Burnside stock market with Far Carraz and War Suero totals. Prices for prime bulls and cows range from £7 to £11 78 6d, with lambs and pigs also showing firm demand and varied weights. Suckers slips and stores noted, with porkers and baconers prices listed.

Donapin Burnside

Dunedin Grain Market Duxquin June 10 Wheat Quotations

Grain trade largely northern milling focused with mixed demand. Prime milling 43 14d to dead, good milling 4s to 4a 12d, medium 38 94 to 33 11d, best whole fowl wheat 3s 4d to 83 6d, damaged 3s to 8d 3d, sacks extra. Lakes seed and Bartley districts show varied prices and strong Lakes demand.

Duxquin Bartley

Sale of Farms Reported by New Zealand Farmers Co Op

The association reports the sale of Mr David Wilson's Seafield farm about 500 acres to Mr James Bruce on behalf of Mr Geo Aiton, and the Jessehold reserve of 159 acres at Willowby to Mr Henry Whiting.

N.Z

Clearing Sale at Ashburton Forks

Messra Friedlander Bros Limited held a clearing sale at Mr P Hyland s farm Ashburton Forks with strong attendance from farmers countywide. Implements sold well with prices listed for Osborne binder to Duncan drill and harrows. livestock and horses also attracted solid bids.

Messra Friedlander Bros., Limited Hyland Ashburton Forks Osborne Binder Duncan Roller Duncan Springarsa Mount Eagle

Australian Grain Markets and Prices Circular Heads June 10

On June 10, Wheat across regions including South Australian and Californian quotes, with Argentine and New Zealand values listed. Oats, Barley, Maize, Bran, Pollard, Onions, Potatoes, Butter, Bacon and Cheese prices appear for multiple markets, noting nominal shifts and per ton rates.

Sveverx New Zealand S. Pollard

Ashburton holds centenary Bible Society meeting

At the Ashburton centenary gathering of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Rev. A. Raynes praised the Society as a pioneer civilizer expanding languages and connecting peoples. Attendees expressed pride in local support and the Society’s global educational impact.

Weather, events, and notices from Ashburton region

Local notices report frosts and cold conditions with skaters and a thaw later. Social items include the Returned Troopers gathering in Timaru, a bachelor’s euchre party at the Kiosk, and sports planning by the Ashburton Sports Association. Also covered are a horse accident, telephonic links to Christchurch, and the Bank of New Zealand pension discussion.

Mawfrey Mayfield Valotta Christchurch Ashburton Berurgyep Timaru Jowsey Babington Porter Badd

Canterbury business updates and society notices

Dividend declared by The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company at 8 percent for the year. Mr George Meddina receives nickel plated skates of the latest pattern. Winslow Sporta and Racing Club to meet Saturday at 8 p.m. at Winslow Hotel. Mr E Gibbard to hold a fourteen day clearing sale of special lines bought at a discount. Mr H Cranfield sells Clydesdale Briton filly to Mt William Begg at a gang factory price. Ashburton Retail Traders Association to hold annual meeting Monday next in secretary's office West Street. NZ Hockey Association confirms selectors for North and South Island teams for a match in Christchurch on June 18. Mesara Mitchell and Turner offer blankets, quilts, rugs with Kaiapoi display. Mr M Dennison buys fowl, ducks, hares and sells fish and oysters at his shop Wakanui Road. Burglars steal valuables from anglers' reserve on the Lower Opihi River. South Canterbury Caledonian Society balance sheet shows a debit of £250, ending with a credit of £42. £150 spent on grounds improvements.

Canterbury Frozen Meat Company George Meddina Winslow Sporta and Racing Club Winslow Hotel E. Gibbard Wancred Street H Cranfield Dunedin Mt William Begg Ashton Ashburton Retail Traders’ Association West Street Boan New Zealand Hockey Association W.H Pearson Wellington North Island J. Wilson W. Johnson Christchurch South Island Christchunels Mesara Mitchell Turner M. Dennison Wakanutoad

Tragic suicide at boardinghouse on Lower Hobson Street

A miner named Gutteridge died from a self inflicted gunshot wound in a back bedroom of a Lower Hobson Street boardinghouse. He left a note asking a friend to send money and belongings to his sister in Surrey. The revolver lay nearby and the incident was described as a lone act with prior rational conversation.

Auckland Lower Hobson Street Gutteridge Declared Degonsad John Prast Shortland Street Thomas Cave Kent Road Totting Surrey England Thomas Gutteridge

Bible Society meeting enthralls New Zealand schoolchildren

About four to five hundred pupils from district and high schools attended an Odd Fellows Hall gathering with Rev H A Raynes from England. He spoke on the Bible Society’s centenary plans and multilingual Bible distribution, noting 430 languages and 379 on the Society’s list, with last year’s 6,000,000 books sent abroad.

British and Foreign Bible Society Oddfellows’ Hall H. A. Raynes England New Zealand Hevs. E. Whitehouse C. N. Blakinton G. B. Inglis EE. A. Raynes Mr Whitehouse Humnard H. A. Rayne Mr Raynes Colonies The Bible Society Speaker Inglis Harold Rovell Thomas Stephens Muriel A. Bell Sydney Bass Sarah Melvor Maysie Lill Alex Morrison Mary Ross Leslie Watt Albert Anderson Florence Smith Charles Thomas Winnie Collins Ida Bass D. E. Craighead Geo Augustus Whitehouse Lawton Lechner John Simpson Ethel Choate Annie Grayburn Stanley Williams Charles Stewart Olive Prebble

Public meeting applauds Bible Society centenary in Ashburton

A public meeting in Oddfellows Hall drew about 700 attendees led by Mrs. J. Harper. Rev. Raynes and Rev. Rayne spoke on the British and Foreign Bible Society’s centenary, praising translation work, global reach, and efforts to price Bible access, with references to Carey and Morrissey and language challenges in India and New Guinea.

Oddfellows’ Hall Ashburton Temperance Brass Band G. Hoésken J. Harper Messie D. Qumneron Springfield Boyd Friedlander H. Friedlander T. Bullock T. Harrison Raynes British and Foreign Bible Society Rayne G. B. Inglis Berrymin Ma Macdonald The Bible Society Great Britain England Wh. Carey Seramygre India York Society Morrissey New Guinea

Bible Society tribute honors past leaders and worldwide work

A long tribute recounts the Bible Society's history with presidents including Lord Tynemouth, Lord Boxley, Lord Shaftesbury, Lord Harrowby, and Lord Northampton. It lauds missionary efforts across Africa, China, and Uganda, cites Livingstone and Stanley, and notes royal and notable support. The meeting urged renewed donations and a revised Bible, ending with thanks to Rev Raynes and the chairman.

Lord Tynemouth Lord Boxley Lord Shaftesbury Lord Harrowby Lord Northampton Bible Society Livingstone H. M. Stanley Africa Uganda South Africa China Ias Paas Prince of Wales Inglis Boyd Raynes Hebrides Cairmin Edwin Craighead Miss Watt Bain C. N. Biakinton

Correspondence to the Editor on Borough Finance Corrigendum

A correspondent defends a council's handling of a £7500 loan and staged works. They argue rising costs forced spending beyond loaned funds, detailing figures on buildings, channeling, and hospital items to show financial honesty and counter Dr Hugo Friedlander's criticisms. The writer claims past estimates were not adhered to yet money was properly allocated.

Str Hugo Friedlander Oucseeding Council Counsil Friedlagder Friedlander Hriedlander Cras

An Optimistic Epitaph at Slindon Church

An optimistic epitaph in Slindon Essax recalls a poor, devout woman who lived simply and helped others. Her final words celebrate frugality and self sufficiency, promising comfort in heaven through hymn singing despite her lack of voice.

Slindon Essax Garth M . Vm Quer Evar

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. Ferriman Mayfield Store Ferriman Aveling Andrews and Beaver Korea Wills Street David Wilson Wills Street West Alford Forest McDonald & CO Hugh Scott Montgomery Tinwald Tera Wilson Burnett Street RU. A. MacKay Manchester Ansurance Company Kaat Street M.A Korffe Hardiny Bros Bullock’s Arcade Tancred J.Y. DE Beer H. Gresham EB. G J EF. W. Gresham Invercargill Thomas’ Auction Rooms Grant Wills Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors Bainarow Blaskets Katapoi the Drapers Saleh Sale Wines & Spirits Jamaica Geneva Shearman Bros Burnett Streat Ashburton BIG H.S Norfolk and Melville Edward Gibbard Tancred Street N.Z. Clothing Factory Alex Latakia H. A. Flower Lato F Cnank East Street John Wilson Commercial Geraldine Live Stock Market Burnside Stock Market Dunedin Grain Market Oddfellows A. Raynes Universal History British Bible Society Earth Edwin Wired Gilasa P. Association Leadley Ovents Tard Dransors Donard McLean Atc Ashburton Sports Association PH. Cox B. Denshtire Colin Campbell Old Boys Southern Groga Sheers Asigns Davis, LowRy, and Co Aghburton Suene Souis Areida Durban Department of Industries and Commerce F.o.b Prigonat W. H. Collins Colling H. A. Baynes B. Farriman Suan Bank of New Zealand Mahuta Executive Council Parihaka Ruapehu Wanganui Merryweather Glasgow Drokmore H. R. Parkinson J. Hogan J. G. N. Grigg Percy Jones Ralief Benevolent Trustees Hoe Abyssinia Paardeberg Netley Hospital Fitzauaunzien Gin Company Fitzma H. M. Jones Opiht South Canterbury Caledonian Society United Presa Association Dby Electrica Felegraph Woods
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