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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
Land and estate agency advertises sale of blacksmith and coach business
Harold and Curtis land estate and commission agent offers disposal of a blacksmith and coach building business in Pu Burta County with holdings including a four room house and workshops across acreages. Also lists houses for sale in the borough, leasehold farms, and various agency memberships and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold &. Curtis Land, Estate and Commission Agent
Pru Burta
Large tract farm land prices near Christchurch auction notes
Advertises multiple parcels of land near Christchurch with sizes from 779 to 8389 acres. Describes improvements, water, subdivision, proximity to railway and school, and prices ranging from £5 to £6 per acre. References Devereux King & Co Ltd, 137 Lichfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Ood Houge
Raibway
Price
Burnet's Hair Colour Boosts Gray to Original Shade
Our Restorer claims to be the sole preparation worldwide for restoring original hair colour in gray or faded hair. Price listed as four shillings and ninepence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isley Burnet
Anglo-Welsh and South Canterbury Rugby Match at Caledonian Grounds
Timaru June 10. Anglo-Welsh and South Canterbury drew 12 points to 6 at halftime 9–6. late tries by Coles and Williams gave Britain a final 12–0? No, report ends with Britain 12 points and South Canterbury 6. Harding captained Britain, Roddick led South Canterbury. crowd 8000–9000. notable forward exchanges and multiple line kicks. game marked by injuries and variable second half play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaur
South Canterbury
Caledonian
Harding
Roddick
Vassall
Shouwder
Carlton
Blues
Britain
McDyedy
W. Morgan
Mennedy
Jackson
Williams
Melnvedy
Bradley
Rodgers
Morgan
Jadekh
McEvedy
D. Scott
Chapway
Jackett
Chapman
Rugby Schedule and Results Across May to June
A series of matches shows May 23 Masterton beat Wairarapa 17 to 3, May 27 Wellington defeated 13 to 19, June 1 Dunedin beat Otago 9 to 6, June 3 Southland won 14 to 8 in Invercargill, and June 6 New Zealand lost at Dunedin 5 to 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wairarapa
Masterton
Wellington
Otago
Dunedin
Southland
Invercargill
New Zealand
Canterbury Union
Christchurch
West Coast
Buller
Greymouth
Nelson
Marlborough Ullons
Hawke’s Bay Union
Napier
Poverty Bay Union
Gisborne
Manawatu
Borcyeleants
Palmerston Sulanday
Wanganui Union
Wanganui
Taranaki Union
New Plymouth
Auckland Union
Auckland
V. New Zealand
English footballers welcome Canterbury Rugby
The English footballers arrived from Timaru by the second express tonight and were welcomed by Canterbury Rugby Union executives in Christchurch. A Rotorua Maori match dispute prompts Auckland Union action regarding unaffiliated organizers and Maori Association arrangements. Methven beats Springburn 5 nil in a Mount Somers third-prado clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Timaru
Second Express
Canterbury Rugby Union
Wellington
Ireland
Australia
Warrimoo
Sydney
Auckland
Rotorua Rugby Union
Auckland Rugby Union
New Zealand
Mapley Union
Rotorua
Auckland Union
Maovis of
Retorra
Prado
Mount Somers
Methven
Springburn
Gee
Ironside
How Rheumo Cured Mr William James
Mr William James of the Terminus Hotel Christ church describes relief from rheumatic gout after using Rheumo. He reports few remaining twinges and states a dose or two restores him quickly. The ad also notes Rheumo sold by chemists at 25d and 4s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheumo
William James
Terminus
Christchurch
Texan
Christchurch Canal Scheme Report Sets Harbour Plans
London engineers evaluate Lyttelton Harbour extension options with a canal at Sumner Heathcote and a new Gollan's Bay harbour. They prefer Port Lyttelton for future growth, noting costs around £1.92 million for the canal and £0.66 million for Gollan's Bay works.
Mills Declines Reoffering for Wairau Seat
Blenheim June 10 Hon C H Mills tells constituents he will not stand again for the Wairau seat and plans a future trip Home. He urges higher MP and minister salaries, proposing £400 per year as in Australia, stating his motive is disinterested and based on long experience. The only announced candidate is Frank Shaw, Independent Liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenheim
C. H. Mills
Wairau
Wellington
Australia
Frank Shaw
A Cold May End In Chronic Catarrh If Untreated
A protracted cold often leads to chronic catarrh with few people ever fully recovering. Give each cold proper attention to avoid this disease. How to prevent it and whether to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is highly recommended. For sale by all druggists and stores.
Penny Washing Tablets Save Work and Worry
A brief ad teaser notes penny washing tablets that save work and rubbing, with grocers promoting the product. The fragment suggests a household cleaning tablet marketed to households for weekly use.
Fat Cattle And Store Sheep Feature At Addington Yard Sale
At Addington yards today fair entries across classes with smaller overall yarding. Fat cattle numbered around 457 with varied quality, steers £6-£11 and up to 31s 6d, cows £4 10s-£9 9s, best steers to 28s 6d. Store sheep small but decent quality demand steady. lambs and ewes sold well. Pigs small entry but demand firmer with choppers £3 10s-£5, heavy baconets 60s-75s, weaners 8s-10s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Addington
Hecht
Gale
Navy captain hints at peace cruise with potential for fight
In Fremantle June 10 Admiral divans said the Pacific deployment might serve as a peace cruise but could require battle readiness. He noted President and Secretary of the Navy assured peace while preparing for possible combat. Fleet in port to form two lines with British and American vessels. Lacrosse teams from Auckland engage fleet for possible exhibition game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
the Mail
Divans
San Francisco
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
Auckland
Auckland Lacrosse Association
Dominion
Palmerston North Supreme Court Opens Sessions
June 10 Palmerston North Supreme Court opened with three cases. Edward Pilkington of Pahiatua found guilty of common assault and remanded for sentence. Daniel McCurdy, Palmerston cab driver, charged with perjury. jury returned not guilty and he was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
Supreme Court
Justices Cooper
Edward Pilkington
Pahiatna
Daniel M’curdy
Palmerston
West Coast Gold Sand Recovery Project Plans
A syndicate of Wellington and Taranaki speculators prepares to test an Edison magnetic machine on South Island black sand beaches to recover fine gold. Operations will start at Montezuma beach near Hokitika with rights secured for multiple west coast beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Taranaki
Edison
South Island
Montezuma
Hokitika
Salvation Army Opened Girls Home at Middlemarch
The Salvation Army opened a Girls Home at Middlemarch on June 10. The property, bought from the Gillies estate for £1750, was funded by subscriptions bringing in about £2000. The 17 acre site near the railway includes an orchard, stables, and eleven airy rooms. It will house destitute or neglected girls aged three to thirteen with an age limit of seventeen, and will accept those from parents unable to care for them. Four adjutants and Captain Coombs assist Adjutant Woodford. The facility will have fourteen beds initially, expanding to thirty five, and is officially opened by Mr D Reid M.P. with remarks from Rev W Saunders, Colonel Knight, and Mrs Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Salvation Army Home
Middlemarch
Mr Gillies
Colonel Knight
Gommiesioner
McKie
Wellington
Woodford
Burgees
Pusien Humphries
Coombs
D. Reid
M.P
W. Saunders
Knight
Fisher
Ellen Johnean Committed for Trial in Illegal Instrument Case
At the Magistrates Court today Ellen Johnean a young married woman was committed for trial on a charge of using an illegal instrument with intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ellen Johnean
Youthful defendant charged with sexual offences
Arthur Nankwell, a youth, was committed for trial on charges including carnally knowing a girl under sixteen, attempting to carnally know a girl under sixteen, and indecent assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arthur Nankwell
Carnally
Virginia professor claims artificial heart revives the dead
Dr George Poe of Virginia unveils a brass heart device that injects oxygen into dying patients to restore life. Trials with a rabbit and a dog reportedly revived after monitoring, while a drunken man recovered quickly. He warns the machine does not create life and faces public demand to test further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
George Poe
Poe
Length of Dreams and the Quick Mind in Sleep
The Goettingen professor Vernon argues dreams last only fractions of a second. A vivid dream shows rapid mental activity as he witnesses a pistol duel, tends to a wounded opponent, and answers a waking friend with the word Come. The timing of knock and gunshot nearly coincide, illustrating swift dream processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
University of Goettingen
Slander case against Dr Thomas wife dismissed in Timaru court
In Timaru District Court Judge Haselden and a four_member jury dismissed an action for libel brought by Mrs Simmons tea_room proprietor against Dr C E Thomass wife. The anonymous letter calling a woman “No good” was attributed to the defendant after expert analysis. The jury found for the defendant on all issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
Haselden
Simmons
C. E. Thomas
F. W. Burnley
Aiis Simmons
Burnley
Charles
Midgar
Lyttelton Times Engraving Department
J. M. Miller
Hurnley
Harlon
Dunedin
Taymond
Burnside Stock Market Fat Sheep and Lamb Prices
Fat Sheep yarding of 2181 with medium quality ewes and wethers and some prime wethers. Best wethers 19s 6d to 22s 3d, extras to 22s, averages around 17s. Fat Lambs with 800 penned, market up from last week. best 19s 9d to 19s 9d, extras to 21s 6d. Fat Cattle 200 yarded, quality up. top bullocks £9 to £10 17s 6d, medium £7 15s to £8 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Dunedin Grain Market Rumors of Rising Values
Wheat prices show farmers hopeful as millers offer lower values. Prime milling quoted 46 7d to 4s 8d per bucket, fowl wheat 4s 6d, broken 4a to 4s 2d. Gats steady with firm prices for prime seed lines and seeds. Scheelite market cited softer by the London High Commissioner report, tungstic acid first class quality 25s to 30s per unit. Overall, minerals market quiet but undertone strong as holders expect higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
London
Anarchists Outwit Officials At Podolia Archbishop Palace
In Odessa region of Southern Russia as police watched a letter claiming a 2000 pound tribute, archbishops palace was raided by anarchists in disguise. A staged security routine delayed Governor visit while attackers robbed cash jewellery and plate worth about 3500 pounds and fled. The supposed emissaries bound gagged the Archbishop and staff but the “bomb” proved harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Odessa
Podolia
Eal
Suite
Lusitania Sets Speed Record in Daily Run
A fast steamer titled Tondon reports the Lusitania steaming 641 knots in one day, six knots faster than Mauritania's prior record. In New York, a receiver is appointed for Wheeling Lake Erie Railroad owed to American Car Wheels Company six million sterling. Morocco reports Mulsi Hard entering Fez with pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
Lusitania
Mauritania
New York
Wheeling-Lake Erie Railroad Company
American Car Wheels Company
Miners Federation Pushes for Eight Hour Day at International Congress
Mr W Brace of the Miners Federation presented a resolution to the Paris based International Congress on behalf of 859,254 miners. The congress adopted an eight hour day covering surface workers with a six hour cap where heat or fire damp conditions apply across Britain France Belgium and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W. Brace
House of Commons
Miners Federation
International Congress
Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
Dead Shot Worm Pellets Supposed to Cure Children and Adults
An advertisement claims Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets kill intestinal worms in children and adults. It describes signs such as nostril irritation and nail biting, disturbed sleep from teeth grinding, and excessive saliva, selling at 6d per box from Wellington chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cometock
W. HL. Comstock Co., Ltd
Farish
Old Customhouse Streets
Wellington
Appointment of A H Field as Agent for Ashburton
Cees of the above Company and the Public generally are notified that Mr A H FIELD has been a pointed Agent for Ashburton vice Mr RK Alcorn who is resigning as from Slot March inet due to retirement from business. Fire Marine Fidelity Guarantee and Mortgage Indemnity risks accepted at lowest current rates. Particulars of rates on application to Mr A H Field Coal Merchant West Street Ashburton. A MANNING Manager for Canterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cees
A. H. Field
Ashburton
Alcorn
Inet
Fidelity Guarantee
West Street
A. Manning
Manezer
Canterbury
Chinese Crews Seen Cheaper and More Efficient for Ships
The debate over lascar versus British seamen follows 1906 Shipping rules. Shipowners claim Chinese crews offer cost savings and discipline, with better steamship performance due to stronger firing. Some captains prefer Oriental crews for efficiency and stability amid concerns about British sailors’ decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Daily Mail
Havelock Wilson
Daily Telegraph
Altoether
Pain Balm Heals Burns Faster with No Scars
An old treatise claims immediate relief from burns and scalds using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It asserts faster healing, no scarring, and compares favorably to oil and flour pastes and ethanol applications. Available from chemists and storekeepers. The note mentions unclaimed Abbey Prizes worth over £21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
London Bridge
Asto
To Let Ney Cottage and 14 Acres of Land in Boome
To let Ney Cottage at 5 Boome with verandah detached washhouse and surrounding about 14 acres of land. Property to let as a single parcel with buildings and farm land. Contact agent for terms and viewing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
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