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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
7
An article notes the Hadley rose as a deep crimson bloom with strong fragrance winning awards nationwide. It highlights high productivity and profitability and cites broader farming growth in vine and fruit industries, including per acre costs and New Zealand's export markets.
A 40 hp motor tractor ploughs five five-furrow Sunrise discs on virgin soil on a 76 acre block. The day shows 82 acres turned at four acres per hour with kerosene use averaging 1.8 gallons per acre and petrol priming only. Second day repeats eight hours for 39 more acres at same consumption, cost about 2s 5d per acre. Local farmers observe.
Fragmentary verse excerpt centers on Bonnie Doon and Donnie Doon with chatter about a nesty weed and a man’s reaction to a death. The text preserves dialect phrases and regional sentiment in a brief lyric snippet.
Methven A and PB Association held a committee meeting with 16 members present. President A Murray chaired as plans were made to secure grounds and hold the annual ploughing match on August 6 with a paddock under review by a special sub committee.
A Mayfield Dog Trial Committee meeting in the Hall Saturday evening drew good attendance. Chairman C Johnstone led, secretary Gir Murdoch reported strong interest, and members hoped to hold another trial next year. The group thanked Chair, tempers, paddock lenders H Scown and Lambie judges, and RB Austin timekeeper, plus secretary for service before adjourning.
At a Westerfield School householders meeting on Monday evening the committee for the ensuing year was elected. Members include G. Ferguson, W. J. Lowry, W. Crerar, J. T. Olds, G. J. Anderson, H. J. Jobson, and W. T. Rollinson. Ferguson re elected chairman and Lowry treasurer.
The annual meeting of the Clydesdale Horse Society of New Zealand elected officers. President Aly Alex. vice-presidents Messrs J W EHard ig Hawera Wilfred Johnstone Papatoetoe Jamies Gow Wingatui and Thos Logan Otama. council Hugh Campbell Hawke’s Bay J Harding Mangawhare LD Hamilton Manitahi James Keight Keilding James W Blair Caner W J Charters Mosgiel Dahlenburg Waikouri and Johnstone Dunedin. auditor Peter Barr. The presiding Blair praised advertising New Zealand Clydesdales at the Panama Exposition to reach agricultural publics in British Columbia, Pacific States, and South America. He noted potential breeding and show losses but saw value in showcasing abroad. A Hunter praised for stud book material. council planned affiliation with the Chamber of Agriculture and will attend its July Wellington conference.
At the old hearthstone the family finds a bright welcome as a cozy fire roars. WARGNU! COAL 6512 sparks warmth and comfort for tonight's gathering.
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