Australian Wheat Cargo Sells in London Market Sharp
Commercial notice from London reports an Australian cargo of wheat selling at about 3d per unit in the June 15 market update.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
8
Commercial notice from London reports an Australian cargo of wheat selling at about 3d per unit in the June 15 market update.
Ottawa reports historians foresee the greatest spring wheat crop in Canada with an estimated yield of 50 million bushels. A favorable season and expanded sowing accompany concerns over transport capacity echoing last year's supply strains.
Mr Henry Stephenson reports several property sales including a 4 acre with cottage on Suffolk Street Hampstead to Mr Fred Meacom, another 4 acre and dwelling Moore Street to Mr Lithgow, 1 acre and dwelling Pavelock Street to Mrs Palmer, 6 acre with Gallagher's Estate to Mr Carroll at 27 per acre, and the Commercial Hotel with 8 sections in Raven's Estate to Mr J Murray at satisfactory prices.
Revenue for April and May totalled 1 347 149 pounds, up from 1 263 278 pounds last year. Increases came from customs railways land and income flax, while stamps and miscellaneous declined. For year ending May 31 1912 total revenue reached 11 054 051 pounds, up from 10 434 429 pounds the previous year.
Clutha branch president James Mosley calls for a new six year elected board with six regional wards to oversee agriculture. He proposes a government appointee as president and says the board would be more permanent, in touch with farmers and less autocratic than the current department. The plan awaits discussion at the next union meeting.
The article discusses producing the largest milk yield per cow regardless of cost, noting many farmers feed cows for beef while milking. It cites brewers grains, mangolds, and roots as common feeds, suggesting high input drives volume but not quality, and warns super-succulent foods can lower milk quality.
Property prospectus presents a farm offering appealing features for both investors and ordinary growers. Describes land quality, location advantages, and potential returns to attract buyers seeking trade and cultivation opportunities.
Tq AM prepared to offer several properties at exceptionally low prices for speedy sale. Lot 1 includes two 1-acre sections on Wills Street with a 10 room house and all conveniences. Lot 2 covers three sections totaling 1 rood each fronting South Belt Eton and Wills Streets with a 7 room house on the Belt. Additional lots include T.S. 1128 four acres with a 9 room dwelling Cameron Street West and other Glasgow Lease properties with 6 or 7 room dwellings and modern conveniences. All are well let to good tenants and promise solid returns. Inquire Now.
Unreserved clearing sale of Mr W. T. Lowe’s live stock and plant on the Sherwood property includes 200 merino and crossbred ewes in lamb, 16 draught mares, various horses and fillies, cattle, a sow and litter, implements such as ploughs drills binders and shearing machines, with luncheon provided and conveyances meeting the first express at Rakaia.
Property of Mr George Richardson offers 2 Acres 3 Roads 25 Perches divided into Nine Sections with Belt Road frontage near Post Office and Railway Station. Dwelling built by the late Mr Church, soil described as good. Owner leases a farm. buyer can live, sell sections, or run cows for profit.
A six room dwelling with bathroom washhouse copper tubs and a tidy garden on Kermode Street opposite the Power House in Town Section 68 is offered for sale. Broker has drawn a section in the Valverde Settlement and aims to sell at once.
Property of Mr John Clark offers a desirable home for sale with paddock suitable for horses. Inspect and consider purchasing this attractive residence in a quiet locale.
Subdivided acreage near Ashburton offers six paddocks and a house with stable. Described as a good place to work in with heavy assignments or machinery potential.
For sale by auction Mr H J Crother offers a comfortable home comprising 1 rood 32 perches, a five room house with bathroom and stable. Adjoins Messrs W Lamb and J Mhanman. Sale located at Hampstead in the parish.
Advertises numerous prominent estates for sale including Wadhola with 945 acres and four roomed house. Green Island Bush 116 acres for dairying and farming. Waikaka 860 acres near township with railway access. Lakes District 29 000 acre run with homestead and facilities. Prices quoted per acre or property totals. Interested buyers urged to request particulars.
Auction notice notes half acre of land with a four room house offered for sale by F. Werriman. Some price details appear garbled but indicate a sale listing from the agent.
The advertisement lists multiple parcels including 15/6- seven to eight room dwelling on Cass Street semi detached, cottage and section Beack, shop Saunders Buildings near Railway Station, 7/6 small cottage with two sections River Terrace, 11/6 cottage with 14 acres land Wakanui Road, 10/6 shop in Arcade, 7/6 office in Arcade, large room Arcade, Chambers Offices Arcade, Chambers Sample Room Fongted Street, and concludes with the name Bullock.
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