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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
3
Sydney reports active demand at wool sales for good classes with prices 10 to 15 percent higher than May. Trade notes June 24. Market observers cite steady competition and firm pricing across the tallow and textile sectors.
Quotations from Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and London list recent grain and produce prices. Wheat and flour values vary by region, with Tasmanian and New Zealand grades noted. oats maize barley potatoes onions butter bacon cheese and freight shipments cited for multiple markets. London reports total wheat afloat and import figures for Europe and Atlantic-Pacific shipments.
In Timaru on June 24 Tom Mann challenged Dr Findlay's Wellington figures comparing wages and profits per head. He cited Dominion production valued at £41 million for 900 000 people and questioned the UK figure of £45 per head. Mann attacked the Cabinet as anti Socialist and urged land nationalism via a graduated tax.
In Napier on June 28 William Newberry was found guilty of assault with intent to commit a crime but cleared of indecency. mercy urged and medical mental evaluation ordered. Thomas Perry Peddle bound to remain in Auckland province reporting monthly while probation term continues. On June 24 Wm Cameron sentenced to four years for breaking and entering at Woodville.
A Wanganui meeting of district auctioneers considered licensing reforms. It urged licenses of at least twelve months issued to firms, allowed firm or employee designation, and permitted use by one person per day with no transfer fee. It also proposed optional extended hours if a universal half holiday is adopted and requiring land agents to pay a license.
From Taihape to Canterbury, June reports detail Henry Johnston killed while hush fencing near Karioi. In Christchurch near Teddington, F Bradley injured when A Anderson’s shot glanced from a rock and hit Bradley’s face. Anderson sought help, Bradley treated locally and then at Christchurch by a specialist. An elderly man, Br Williams, was unconscious after a road incident near Temuka Cheese Factory and later treated for concussion and a facial injury.
Showery weather and heavy going marked day one at Napier Park. Results list Mateo Hack in first, Hatley second, Top Rose third in one race. Petane Hack f Sir Frisco won, My Darling second, Merry Tiger third in another. Stewards Stakes saw Mussel first, White Lie second, Polyanbus third.
Last night the Bank of Australasia official H L Burdekin was feted by the A A C and A C Old Bay’s Football Club and the Operatic Society prior to his move to Wellington. Speakers praised his sport administration and secretary work, presented a gold Albert, and wished him well with fond memories of Ashburton society.
The National Bank of New Zealand reports a five percent half year dividend and a two percent bonus on paid up capital, totaling twelve percent for the year to March 31. A £15,000 boost to the reserve fund, £11,300 carried forward, £12,500 for bank premises, £3,000 to pensions and a staff bonus are recorded. The annual meeting is set for July 7 in London.
A varied real estate and business prospectus offers 2 to 5 acre plots with cottages and multiple rooms, 10 deposit buys a house, tobacconist and hairdresser businesses in good position, low rents and reasonable prices, addresses Trevorton Tinwald North-Mast belt West Allenton and Saleyards areas. More town and suburban properties available for viewing.
The Southern Cross Third grade A team will be represented by L. Buchanan A. Helem I. Fitzgerald C. Lindsay B. Mckenzie Mercer J. Brown I. Miles F. Brophy J. Lagan W. Johns W. O Connor N. Pitzger ald W. Huston T. Smith. The B team tomorrow includes W. Patching W. Mckee G. James H Fozer F. Mc Kenzie B. Stribbling W. Hyde FF. Somers J. McGin J McGin D. Mc Kay B. Hunt P. Hirrell M. Begg and A. Gibson.
The Moldavia arrives at Tremantle with passengers to New Zealand including Harris Jones Wallis Kettle Mortimer Wilkinson Kynnett Ross Mrs Ross and Miss Freeman. In Christchurch Supreme Court today Mr Purnell for Dr L James seeks a pew trial in Mrs Anderson v James. Friendly Societies euchre results show Hibernian Society beat Hakatera Lodge by 21 games. Foresters beat Druids by 2 after tie. Captain Edwin’s weather forecast: Westerly winds, falling glass, rain probable. You can read more on pages 1 and 4. An elderly skeleton found near Helenaville by Mr T E Hughes, exposing centuries of burial in sand. Large leg bones intact enough to move, but smaller bones crumbled. This district lacked prior evidence of such remains.
The Coldstream Road Board intends at its July 9 1908 meeting to fix a general rate of three eighths of a penny per pound on all rateable properties for the year April 1 1908 to March 31 1909. The rate is payable in one sum on August 1 1908 at the Clerk's Office in Lismore. The rate-book will be open for inspection at Hinds Store from June 26 to July 8 1908 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. except Thursday afternoon. June 24 1908.
A. T. H. Williams, bookseller and stationer, advertises a large stock of photo frames, albums, boxed stationery, glass ornaments, and Wales Bibles plus hymn books and phonographs. The notice also promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs priced at 16 6d.
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