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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
7
COMMERCIAN London reports two Australian cargoes sold at 408 13d and 42s 6d. The visible American wheat supply stands at 81 912 006 bushels, reflecting market conditions and supply levels in June.
Australia reports mixed grain prices with wheat around four shillings and threepence to four shillings and sixpence, flour near £9, oats varying from 38d to 4s, and potatoes ranging up to £8 15s. Melbourne notes dull hides and a general price dip, while Tasmanian and Victorian onions and butter hold steady in regional listings.
June 20 at Sydney prices for prime killing sheep are scarce and dear. Crossbreds sold up to 40s with buyers noting tight supply and strong demand in the market.
Consols quote at £76 as weakness stems from selling to meet calls in New Zealand scrip. Investors weigh liquidity needs against gilt stability amid overseas cash calls.
The Mount Lyell returns for May 16 to June 16 show 22 970 tons of ore treated and 43 tons of purchased ore. Converters produced 407 tons of blister copper with 402 tons copper, 33 116 ounces of silver, and 680 ounces of gold. Output dipped due to persistent labour scarcity.
A solid entry at the Rakata sale on Thursday saw fair attendance and strong bidding. Prices matched last week, with breeding ewes attracting keen competition and realizing up to 18s.
Mails close daily at Ashburton Post Office with varied departure times for South Timaru Christchurch and other regions. Outlying country services run on specific weekday schedules from Porowhita Ouihi Green Street Spur to Helgin Wakanui and Mount Somers line, with late mail and regional exemptions noted.
Two blocks of land near the Ashburton Sale yards Rural Section 25535 contain 40 acres and 301. The notice outlines ownership and size details for possible sale.
Four lots of Long Red and Yellow Globe mangolds with a good fleury crop to be auctioned near Ashburton just beyond the Town Belt. Immediate post pig sale sale, full particulars from NZ Farmers Co op 7 Auctioneers.
An advertised clearing sale by Guinness and Lecren Ltd on Tuesday June 25 at 10 30 am lists living and dead stock from Thomas Sealey to Government including ewes, lambs, rams, breeders, fat cattle, horses, draught animals, and extensive farming implements and equipment with conveyance arrangements for buyers arriving by train.
Myers's property in Ashburton offers a full quarter acre section with four rooms, bathroom, scullery and pantry. Nicely laid out and planted in an improving borough area, with values expected to rise. call for further particulars.
Compact working man’s three room house with excellent garden. Let to permanent tenants. Full particulars on application. F. Ferriman, land and estate agent.
For sale is a comfortable home of Mr George Richardson with Acres and Nine subdivided sections on Belt Road frontage. Near Post Office and Railway Station the soil is good. Built by the late Mr Church. Potential buyers can live there or sell sections for profit. Reason: Mr Richardson has leased a fan.
Natrona Morreses & Agency Co offers 6000 acres freehold and 200 acres leasehold near a railway and town. Flat hillsides, good roads, two cottages, abundant feed, and potential sub-division. Carrying capacity 3500 ewes and wethers, 1800 lambs. Price 65 shillings per acre freehold with stock value and land cost terms. Open for inspection. call for pastures new opportunities.
Ors of the Gest Homes for a Working Man situste Town Section 63 Kermode Street opposite the Power House describe a six-room dwelling with bathroom washhouse copper and tube in a well kept garden with fruit trees. Mr Broker has drawn a section in the Valverde Settlement and is desirous of selling at once.
Desirable home offered for sale with paddock space suitable for horses. Inspect and consider purchase for potential buyers seeking country living and equestrian amenity.
Advertises a two week window to buy properties with solid tenants and strong returns. Urges inquiries to the London auctioneer and estate agent showcasing high perceived value and passive income potential.
A description highlights a versatile farm opportunity appealing to both speculative investors and practical farmers, emphasizing potential for profit, productivity, and margin stability. The piece outlines features such as arable land, water access, and scalable acreage suitable for diverse crops or livestock.
A sale listings notice by Guinness and LeCren Ltd and Canterbury Farmers Co operative Association Ltd announces a joint auction of partner holdings. The auction is coordinated by 6205 as the joint auctioneers.
Five acre property near a railway town offers 100 acres oat stubble and 100 acres turnips with the balance in English grass. The area is ploughable and wintered 1000 ewes and about 50 cattle. Contains 11 paddocks, modern house, stable, woolshed, and spring water. Price £13 per acre with easy terms.
Passenger trains depart Ashburton daily with multiple services to the north and south including mail and express options. The Springburn train leaves at 4.25 pm and Methven service at 6.30 pm each evening. Additional Methven departures occur at 10.20 am on specified days.
Classified real estate and rental notices announce 15/6-7 roomed dwelling on Cass Street 8/- cottage and section Beach ad 12/6 shop Saunders Buildings near Railway Station 7/6 small cottage two sections River Terrace 11/6 cottage and 14 acres land Wakanui Road 10/6 shop in Arcade 7/6 office in Arcade large room Arcade Chambers sample room Tancred Street Lendon approved Freehold securities with sums 200 900 800 550 506 at current rate of interest.
Advertisement lists properties for sale in New Zealand towns including Waihola and Waikaka. Waihola 945 acres freehold subdivided, about 500 cultivated, four room house, outbuildings, £3 10s terms. Green Island Bush 116 acres dairying land, good buildings, well water, £24 per acre. Waikaka 660 acres first class land near township with railway, land heavily wooded, no crop taken for 14 years, £11 per acre.
Subdivided by fences into 13 paddocks with streams, near railway and town. Buildings include two 5 room houses, stable, cow byre, orchard, homestead, dairy, and outhouses. Carries 80 cows, 100 acres of crops, priced at £26 per acre with much money remaining at interest. SPEIRS LAUMBERS AND GG. 168 Cashel Street Christchurch.
Shipping update lists steamers and passengers with dates at Wellington and Remuera, including Kusun, Rushine, and Tarakina routes. FrIedlander Bros Ltd notes twin and triple screw vessels calling at Rio with tonnage figures and sailing dates.
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