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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 17, 1908

Page

4

Meat price outlook amid supply shortages and cautious notes

A London cable cites the National Federation of Meat Traders urging higher local prices due to cattle shortages and reduced Canadian and US arrivals. New Zealand exports may fall this year with a possible 175000 to 200000 carcases shortfall, while local prices rise modestly. Prices in Wellington Auckland and Christchurch are listed, and winter feeding challenges threaten future meat costs.

London National Federation of Meat Canada United States Wellington Post New Zealand America Dominion North Island South Island Mintton Lamb South Islands Fuénra Wellington Auckland Reef Christchurch the Post

St Andrews Social Club Banquet and Toasts Toasted

The St Andrew's Young Men's Bible Class Social Club held a mock banquet with Mr C Wilson chairing. Guests included Presbyterian and related societies. speeches celebrated Mr Gordon M Craighead with farewell travel bag to the North Island. The Junior Bible Class presented Mr Craighead with a military hairbrush case.

T. Andrew's Young Men’s Bible Glass C. Wilson Presbyterian Church Messrs. Wilson D. E. Craighead Li. J. Watt UW. J. Tucker J. Hay Vietin Sela A. W. Claridge I. S. Barrett Gordon M. Craighead G. DB. Inglis Craighead North Island Inglis Messrs J. W. McGregor Robert B. Bell L. J. Wait W. J. Moore F. 8. Barrett W. Morrison Preble Flemington J. McClurg Osborne T. Pattearsen YW. Morrison Mtr Barrett KB. A. Turner Hockey Club R. 3. Bell Alessis W. Morrison J. A. Billoh Wilsont the Press G. B. Inglis Guardian BR. B. Bell St. Andrew’s G. M. Craighead J. M. Bell

American Fleet Visit Planned for Hot Lakes District

The American fleet officers will visit Ohinemutu Native village Rotorua baths Whakarewarewa and Wairoa geyser with Maori guides. entertainment is arranged. The Citizens Committee seeks about £6000 to cover housing decorations and contingencies, with local bodies contributing £3000. Sir Joseph Ward says Cabinet is considering subsidies and has approved the program.

Auckland T. J. Donne Hot Lakes District Ohinemutu Rotorua Whakarewarewa Mageri Papakura Wairoa Tikitere Waimanga Leake Rotorua Joseph Ward Citizens’ Committee Sir Joseph

Housing and services advertised on Carter's Terrace

Rooms with hot and cold water and every convenience in a house on Carter's Terrace Tinwald. Agents listed include The Live Stock General Insurance Co Yorkshire Fire Insurance Co Quibell's Sheep Dip Mailing and Co Rider Briceson Engine Co H Fitter and Sons Meat Salesmen London.

Carter's Terrace Tinwald Tror Live Stock General Insurance Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Quibell’s Mailing and Co., Limited Rider-Briceson Engine Company Hotair Pumping Engines Fitter and Sons, Limited London

Devereux King & Co Ltd Advert at 187 Lichfield Street

Christchurch business listing for Devereux King and Co Ltd located at 187 Lichfield Street. Company operates in commercial trades and provides services from a central downtown address in Christchurch.

Devereux, King & Co., Ltd Lichfield Street Christchurch

Zambesi Canyon Aims for World Wide Public Access

Makers of the Zambesi canyon seek to preserve the Batoka Gorge from settlement and private rights to keep it open for visitors. The upper gorge near Victoria Falls may soon attract more tourists as exploration reveals a 55 mile, highly tortuous river trench with 400 foot drops and dramatic canyon walls.

Zambesi Canyon Great Gorge Victoria Palls Victoria Zambesi Batoka Africa Livingstone Sykes British South Africa Company Myr Sykes Lamplough Niagara

The Common Cold and Lost Races in a Coughing World

An essay framing the common cold as a historical force shaping native languages and cultures. It traces the spread of influenza from early exploration to modern times and links human endurance to the invention of sports as a diversion from winter’s chill.

Alaska Elizabeth Robins Cooper Mohican Co Hugh

The Popes Busy Life From Rome Reports

A German correspondent describes Pope Pius X as lively and energetic. He rises early, writes at his desk until late morning, grants audiences, prays, and avoids siesta. After lunch he resumes work then strolls Vatican gardens before returning to duties and singing Latin hymns when pleased.

Rome Pius X Leo Iiii Cardinal Papa Incheon Venice Vatican

Bettat ti t it Eavruner fo at Fs

Bettat ti t it Eavruner fo at Fs remains unreadable and fragmentary. No clear names dates places or events can be confirmed from the provided text.

Southland Winter Show highlights cheese wins and fruit quality

The Southland Winter Show opened by Hon. R. McNab showcases strong exhibits despite a tougher season. John Sawers of Edendale dominates cheese with 12 of 14 awards and the 60 guinea cup for three straight years, while farmers butter, root crops, and apples from limestone country draw praise. The Agricultural Department exhibit remains a focal point and educational feature.

Invercargill Southland R. McNab John Sawers Edendale Sawers Winton Time Hills Agricultural Department

Premier Tours Main Trunk Line To Kapewhenua Viaduct

Taumarama June 16 The Premier travelled the Main Trunk line up to the Kapewhenua viaduct and back to Taumarana guiding plans to connect the line by August 7 for Parliament members to greet the American fleet. Engineers have hastened work and a temporary crossing could be ready. Sir Joseph spoke to a large Taumaranui gathering praising the track and urging scenic area protection.

Taumaranti Kapewhenua Public Works Department Sir Joseph Taumaranui

Wellington Punt Tragedy Claims Union Veteran

In Wellington harbour heavy swell from a passing steamer capsized a punt killing James McCann 86 a longtime Union Steam Ship Company employee. The inquest in Westport into Richard Kearse death from a football match injuries returned an accidental death verdict with no blame.

Wellington Fhree James McCann Union Steam Ship Company Westport Richard Kearse

Washington social preeminence sparks monarchy scare

The San Francisco Argonaut cites a New York senator and Sydney Brooks arguing Washington etiquette is rising toward monarchy. The White House has become a social center, with invitations treated as commands, rivalries over precedence escalating among senators, cabinet members, and officials wives, raising questions about rules and republican equality.

San Francisco Sydney Brooks Brooks Washington White House White Houses Newport Vienna Madrid Mr Brooks Europe Amazons Safete Europe

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