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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
3
Despite a threatening sky and rain breaking over, a large turnout from the country and distant visitors filled Ashburton for the sixth annual industrial exhibition. The Combined Committee praises the event and expects a record attendance if weather improves. Musical programme features the Temperance Brass Band and the County Scottish Band.
The report lists prize winners in pets and livestock, with point prizes funded by multiple organizations including New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co and Canterbury Frozen Meat Co. Winners include Long-haired and Short-haired cats, and fat cattle and grain sections. Several corrections and omitted names are noted, and certificates of merit are awarded for nursery stock, pottery, and farm exhibits.
At Oddfellows Hall last evening about fifty exhibitors joined the Society in a supper hosted by the committees. Mayor H Divis presided as Mr H D Hyde, Government Poultry Expert, announced his retirement from the role under retrenchment. He praised the department's work over ten years and said poultry farming can be highly remunerative when properly run. He plans to start his own venture while remaining connected to the industry. Speeches highlighted breeding for both fancy and utility poultry, noting the utility bird's continued relevance despite earlier doubts.
The half year meeting in the A and P room heard officials from Granity North Canterbury Christchurch Ashburton South Canterbury Dunedin Taieri Nelson and Marlborough. Disqualification for nonpayment of rings and a Christchurch show remit were discussed. A four member sub committee will review rules and report at the November annual meeting.
Local Timaru grain markets report a quiet week with limited wheat activity due to freight shortages. Sellers seek 4s ad to ds dd f o b while buyers hold near 1d delivered. potato markets ease as sellers soften expectations to close deals.
At Haveloge Street Mart and Farmers' Co operative Association weekly sales prices cover poultry pigs produce and fruit. Hens roosters ducks and goose prices are given alongside potatoes barley oats and apples pears and oranges. A separate land sale by Friedlander Bros Ltd shows the Arenas estate bidding and a Cameron Park Streets property withdrawn after £800 bid.
The Geach Marlow Dramatic Company will stage The Woman Pays at Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday evening. The company features Ethel Buckley a noted soubrette whose talent is widely recognised in Australia. The Sydney premiere ran seven weeks and the play has enjoyed success in every town.
William James Murphy, who appeared at Ashburton Magistrate's Court on theft charges and was remanded to Christchurch, escaped custody by leaping from the last express train as it was taking him to Christchurch. About ten constables hunted for him today, with no word of recapture at press time.
St Stephens Church lists morning Matins and Litany and evening Evensong with services led by Rev A RING and Rev Belhouse at nearby churches. Methodist Church notes tomorrow services and preacher Rev R J Liddell. Funeral of John Booth, son of Mr and Mrs W J Booth, will leave from South-east Belt residence on Sunday June 18 at 1.30 pm for Ashburton Cemetery, Baker Bros Undertakers.
In association with Mesars, Mr Flynn's expired lease prompts a full farm sale. Live and dead stock listed include 163 rams and ewes, 900 three-quarterbred ewes, 700 forward-bred lambs, horses and draught stock, cattle, pigs, tools, implements, and 400 sacks. Auction at noon by New Zealand Farmers Cooperative and Friedlander Bros Auctioneers.
In association with Gould Beaumont and Co instructions from Mr WH E Gaulter announce a complete clearing sale on the property on the above date. Livestock listed includes 1650 sheep and Corriedale ewes, hoggets, fat lambs, horses, cattle, plus extensive implements and farm gear such as waggons, drays, drills, horse gear, tools, machinery, and household items. Numerous specific items named with quantities or descriptions.
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