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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
4
Historic Farm Sale Notice for Reid and Robertson Ranch
Auction advertises a 1250 acre farm 3 miles from town with 50 acres first-year grass and 300 acres second-year prans plus 100 acres sown this year and 50 acres sown in crested dogstail. It lists 14 paddocks, sheep yards, dip, wool shed, 10-stall stable, implements shed and four miles of netting fencing. Price is £9 per acre and inquiry is urged immediately.
Suit and Flannel Boots Collar Hat Underpants Sale
Limited quantities remain at the advertised price. Shop now for the suit and flannel boots collar hat underpants set and other garments before stock runs out.
Basis for Methodist Union Outlined by Rev G H Mann
Rev G H Mann president of the Primitive Methodist Conference discusses the union basis with a focus on joint committees, lay representation, and presidential provisions. He cites pastoral sessions, synod powers, quarterly meetings reforms, itineracy changes, church properties, and the New Zealand Methodist Church as the united body. settlement steps span across 1912 to 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H. Mann
Primitive Methodist Conference
Ashburton
Hoe
Committee On Union
Methodist Church
Wellington
W. G. Spence
England
United Church
Esay
The
Old Land
Game City
New ‘Zealand
Kea Birds Reported Abundantly Threaten Sheep Flocks
A backcountry report states kea parrots are unusually numerous and responsible for heavy sheep losses. An informant from Mount Somers estates says twenty sheep were killed in a day, with birds hunted to death by predators in foggy weather. He notes past subsidies to destroy keas are hard to revive and that a Christchurch party failed to spot any birds while studying their habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Somers
Cowell
Keas
Edgar Stead
Christchurch
Relief for That Old Age Cough Peps Offer
The Peps cough relief claims benefit for elderly with chronic chest coughs caused by bronchial colds. It asserts Peps restore rest and calm breathing, with tablets taken on waking to clear airway impurities and prevent morning cough fits. Sold at chemists for 4s per box.
Taranaki Company Reaches New Oil Yield Milestone
The Government records show a £9500 bonus lodged with the Bank of New Zealand for producing 250 000 gallons of grade petroleum. The Taranaki Herald notes this as Australasia’s largest crude output, with Wells Nos 2 and 3 already yielding far more than the figure, and No 5 expected to join soon, expanding the stock further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taranaki Petroleum Company
Bank of New Zealand
Taranaki Herald
Australasia
Oir
Earti
Ashburton Racing Club Annual Meeting Highlights
The Ashburton Racing Club held its annual meeting amid rain reduced attendance. The report noted three meetings planned, tax increases from £70-£100 to £293 impacting finances, and a reserve fund proposal. Profitability varied with winter and spring meetings, while improvements included course top-dressing and new fencing considerations. The committee praised loyal supporters and outlined future financial and infrastructure needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Eo Ee
Chi
Edward VII
T.E. Upton
Pooks
Hodgkins
Antares
Denshire
New Zealand
Otago Beaters Canterbury College In Heavy Rain
Otago University triumphed 9 points to 6 over Canterbury College in a rain soaked match. Norrie scored two tries and a penalty goal for Otago while Blank and Parr added tries for Canterbury. The surface was heavy and Canterbury started strong with a forward game before Otago shifted tactics. The commemorative lineup for Otago’s next Association match vs Canterbury on July 8 includes Jack Taylor Mayhew Shepherd Winess Eliott Smith Baillie Simpson Tabernale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New South Wales
Norrie
Dansey
Thomson
Tait
Potter
Ongley
Molloy
Obago
Mansell
Blank
Grace
Parr
Canterbury
Faire
Ryan
Quilliam
Brosnan
Curtayne
Robertson
Wallington
Schofield
Auckland
Otago University
Canterbury College
Otago
Jack
Hacks
Taylor
Mayhew
Sheperd
Winess
Eliott
Smith
Rarity
Baillie
Simpson
Tabernaale
Roslyn Writing Pads Sold At Local Drapers
A fragment notes Roslyn Writing Pads available from local drapers and storekeepers at 6d and 9d each, with a mention of a livery home and a church in the surrounding text. The passage also references eye-related thoughts and stomach derangement in a cryptic medical aside.
Royal Bargains in Apron Cloth and Delaine Blousings
Advertisement notes drastic price cuts on apron cloth blue with borders now six pence from one shilling. Delaine blousings reduced from 1/11 to 2/6 now 4 1/1 pence to 4 1/1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaine
Irish Home Rule Envoys Tour Raises Funds in New Zealand
Mr Martin Kennedy estimates the New Zealand tour by Redmond Donovan and Hazleton will raise about £7500. North Island contributed £4500, Wellington to Napier £2500, Auckland £2000. Five years ago £5000 was raised with thirty-five meetings. this tour plans sixty-five. A Nelson collection of £80 surprised observers. delegates travel South Island then depart late July for Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin ‘Kennedy
New Zealand
Kennedy
Nelson
South Island
Queensand
Coloured Labour Problem Moves Dominions In Conference
At the Imperial Conference a long discussion centred on Sir Joseph Ward's motion that self governing Dominions have wider legislative powers over British and foreign shipping. The debate covered native races, labour, and the colour bar with leaders like Lord Crewe and Sir Wilfrid Laurier weighing the implications for New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The motion was adopted with Australian delegates abstaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dease Agaocacian
Devgrigh
London
Joseph Ward
Earl of Crewe
Dominions
New Zealand
India
Lord Crewe
New
Britain
Batchelor
Wr Pearce
Malan
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Wisher
New South Wales Butter Output and New Department Badge
The NSW butter output last year reached 76 651 000 pounds, up 5 172 000 pounds from ten years prior. A new Agriculture badge is issued for official lapels showing NZ initials beside a wheat sheaf with a scroll reading Agriculture. Officers will wear it at agricultural shows and while visiting farmers for easy identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Agricultural Tyenotment
Department of Agriculture, Commerce
For Sale Notice Lists Various Building Sites and Cottage
Classified notice advertises private sale of several building sites and a cottage. Listings include 4-Acre Dobson Street parcel, River Terrace 4-Acre, and Seafield Road frontage near Libor Waving of Pay ment. Prices mentioned in pounds, with references to fronting roads and unspecified payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and P. Association
Dobson Street
River Terrace
Wakatui Road
Wath Cottage
Seafield Road
Grey Street
High School
Alford
Forest Road
Weedion
Hampstead
Saunders
Jubilee
Barnett Street
Tancred Screee
I Lock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Campbell
Manchester
Glease
Tancred Street
Alephone
HA. A. Bevy
Valuatgor
Reid and Robertson
J. B. MacEwen and. Co
United Insurance Co. Limited
West Street
Jack Virgo
Humber
Bonnington
H. E. Bonnington
Dinary
Hallenstein Bros. Ltd
Ashburton Indies
Warner
Chicago Suit Syndicate
Union OF Methodist Churches
G. H. Mann
Nelson Morter Ce
Lane
Goxsert
Local Authority
Paint
Mangle
RB. Totty
Burnett Street
N. Totty
Peps
Elua
H. D. Acland
J. GN. Grigg
James Hampton
C. W. Nicoll
H. F. Nicoll
J. BR. Hart
W. Hodgkins
W. B. Denshire
J. Davison
L. de Malat
Per Press Association
Sydney
Phelan
Proom
Popular Voice
INGS
Mackintosh
COATS
Yen
Mitchell & Turner's
Sir Joseph Ward
Joney
Spin
God Save the King
George V
Empire
Andrew Orr & Co., Lit
Hast Strelt
Donegal
Tonking
E ‘Edio
Joh. Orr and Co
G. H. Bucnanan
Anne DY Berrister Ag
Roslyn, Woollen
Mivs
Graighead’s
Colombo
Ceylon
F.H
Corpas
Cosgas
van Nowten
Hanith
SP Reanine Hancox
Tha Ashburton
Mailalia Guardian Company
Burnett Stree
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