25 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
A historical note outlines that hotel property rateable values fell by about £1000, yet in 1905 the rateable values remained nearly £1000 higher than the last year of license. The record lists 1905 and 1906 as under no license, followed by 1807 and 1908 under no license.
The Southland Fanciers' Club Show in Invercargill featured strong Wyandotte exhibits judged by Mr. Hides. Double and Wilson repeated Christchurch and Dunedin wins with birds and the special Silver Wyandottes prize. Ja s. Stewart won the Black Orpington championship and B. Gibson took the Homer championship. Fox terriers led by Taylor and Henderson earned five firsts and six specials. greyhounds gained prominence as coursing revived in Southland.
Mr Ronayne general manager of railways led officials on the annual visit to the Gisborne line. The inspection completes a tour of all working railways in the dominion totaling 2500 miles.
Dr Buck, native health officer, traced Maori origins to Polynesian and Caucasian contacts, arguing civilization and race mixing shaped Maori, citing Aryan and Cauacasian links, ancient travels, and linguistic and cranial evidence discussed in Auckland lecture.
Mr A McIntyre of Grey Street Shortland Thames New Zealand reports a severe cold and sore throat improved after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He states a few doses cured the throat soreness and vanished the cold and has since recommended it to several friends who praise it.
Mr R Weaver of Toowoomba challenges a New Zealand writer's view on the 1902 drought. He cites rainfall records showing drought from February to September, followed by heavy rains through the next year. He notes high heat comparisons with Timaru and Oamaru, and praises New Zealanders settling on the Darling Downs for confirming local reports.
Paris correspondent reports discussions on the medium Flusapia and Gustave Le Bon challenges mediums to levitate a table in daylight for photo proof. The piece also notes a murder case speculating hypnotic suggestion as a possible motive, involving Gilberte Girault and a belief in Spiritualism.
Christchurch June 24 yarding in the Addington sheep pens rose versus last week despite slushy conditions. Northern ewes and forward wethers featured along with lambs and Canterbury ewes. Cattle yarding reached 844 head with steady beef demand and prices near recent markets. vealers and pigs showed price ranges consistent with prior quotations.
Fat sheep yarded 3557 with prices steady to firmer. best wethers 20s to 21s 9d, extra to 26s, ewes to 20s 8d, extras to 24s. Fat lambs 1153 yarded, prices mostly on par with last week. best 17s, good 16s, others 12s8d. Fat cattle 187 yarded, medium quality. prime bullocks £10 to £11 2s6d, medium £8 to £9 10s, light £6 5s to £7 10s, prime heifers £7 15s to £23s1d, cows £5 1s to £6 1s. Pigs in demand. suckers 9 to 11s, slips 11s6d to 18s, light baconers 48s to 50s, heavy baconers 68s.
In Dunedin on June 24 the oat market stayed quiet as merchants held off. Prime A grade oats sold at slightly reduced rates, lower grades moved slowly, seed samples drew limited demand, and wheat showed little activity with varied seed line pricing and damaged lots noted.
A list of prize recipients and contributions from Kumara Nelson Roxburgh Greymouth Invercargill and other towns. Names include Mrs J PARK Miss M Holmes Miss SCULLY Miss N JONES Miss ML McKechnie Mrs KITTO and others with cash amounts and numerous 1s prizes totaling 51 pounds.
An 1907 advertisement warns of kidney trouble signals and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Alexander of Ashburton reports relief from back pain and abnormal secretions after using the pills, with his wife confirming the cure has lasted six years. Sold by chemists at 3s a box or posted by Foster McClellan Co. 76 Pitt Street Sydney.
Fragmentary notice mentions unclaimed distribution and coupons in exchange for age 18 plus, with illegible organization names and locations.
The HQZLE Tea Competition in Manchester offers yearly prizes worth £55 with the first three prizes (£5 cache) awarded. The entry period ends on the seventh of the month, and agents from Manchester Bros. manage the roundup and distribution of cash prizes.
An advertisement extols Robinsons Patent Groats as a restorative gel like gruel. It promises a delicate taste and warming, healthful effect, claiming medical authorities endorse its superior quality beyond ordinary oats.
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