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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
8
A Southland dairy and sheep industry critique argues packing abuses bruise lambs at freezing works, urging better truckloads. North Otago dairy farming grows, with record butter output and high prices guiding a prosperous year despite labor costs and unrest.
The Melbourne Age urges action on ewe lamb exports after New Zealand cited years of legislation and strong policy as a remedy. H J Manson notes New Zealand’s flock rose from about 19.99 million in 1908 to 28.78 million in 1932, contrasting Victoria’s decline and urging firm measures to halt the practice.
A sunlit sea tale shows a man joyful at a ship’s arrival with a cargo of life. His pallid face and brief recovery contrast with a moment of boyish laughter as he drinks Woods Peppermint Care.
London notes a quiet wheat market on June 18 due to fine weather and weak American advices. Traders await clearer guidance as prices drift amid limited activity.
Brisbane June 18. At the wool sales there was animated competition for best sorts and prices ruled in sellers favour. Owing classes were fully equal to May rates.
Instructed to sell by private treaty the Tillesworth Estate at Lowcliffe 16 miles from Ashburton 5.5 miles from Hinds railway, 1440 acres in six farms from 134 to 518 acres ideal dairying and fattening country Lot details include 1 244 acres on Gur veyor Road Main Hinds Road and new road Lot 2 182 acres Lot 3 184 acres Lot 4 134 acres Lot 5 177 acres Me Findlay pursuing dairying sheep raising and cattle fattening land noted as superb dairy or mixed farming property with easy terms for good buyers prompt application needed with full particulars on Racecourse Road Twenty acres with a comfortable home offered too.
Sydney reports wheat and flour varying from 3s lid to 4s 10d for different grades with Tasmanian and New Zealand produce listed. Melbourne notes good supplies with general price softness for slops and oats, and June 19 figures show wheat around 3s 10d to 3s lid and potatoes at £3 10s to 24 10s.
An advertisement seeks money to lend at current rent rates. It offers services as agent for NS Government State Tire Insurance and as a representative for fruit growers salesmen farm produce buyers. The ad invites farmers with reasonable property prices to communicate. It also notes purchase of fat lambs and sheep per head or per pound and inquiries for land.
A small entry and fair attendance marked the Rakaia sale on Thursday. Prices compared favourably with late Mackel rates, drawing keen buyer interest.
Household goods sale with piano and furniture offered without reserve. Multiple farm and dwelling properties listed in Tinwald Hampstead and Allerton with rooms, outbuildings, water service, and modern conveniences. lots include 7 6 and 4 room dwellings, stables, baths, and Pantries. Also notes rent collection and loan advances from the Wairfetd Union Fire Insurance Society and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance.
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