Land and Estate Agent Seeks Buyer for Blacksmith and Coach Works
Harold 5. Curtis Land, Estate and Commission Agent, offers sale of his Blacksmith and Coach Building Business in Ashburton County. Lot 1 a cre with house and sheds, Lot 2 three acres with paint shop and stables. Also lists leasehold farms, homes, and various agency connections including Live Stock Insurance and Engine Co. representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Carter’s Terrace
Tinwald
Yorkshire Wire Insurance Company
Quibel’s
Mating and Co., Limited
Rider-Ericsson Engine Company
Hotair
Fitter and Sons, Limited
London
Lanes Cough Medicine Endorsed by Doctor and Pharmacies
A home remedy claim promotes LANES as the sole cough medicine. The advertisement says it quickly checks colds and is highly reliable with doctor and chemist backing, urging readers to take LANES only.
Wash-day Work to Be out in Two If You Use
A brief note states that wash-day work will be out in two days if you use the recommended method.
Prohibition Debate in Ashburton Echoes Trade Progress
A correspondent argues against claims that prohibition harmed Ashburton. He notes Ashburton’s property value rise, substantial shop and public building improvements, and widespread new residences, implying prosperity. The letter urges fair play and cautions against attributing stagnation to prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Ashburton
Timara
Waitaki
Rangitata
Timaru
Allenton
Hampstead
Watriet
Messrs
Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Any
Church of Christ
A. D. Acland
Mer Jos
Fletcher
Ayr Thos
Bullock
Mir Fred, Smith
Henry Stephenson
Ashmiton
Surprising South Triumph In Wet North v South Clash
In soggy Athletic Park, the South upset the North despite the rainfall. Mitchinson and Cameron crossed the line for the South, while the North backs forced the pace and Coleman, Wallace, Mitchinson, and Thompson starred for Wellington selections as New Zealand names for the next test against Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Athletic Park
Hamilton
Hunter
Roberts
Mitchinson
Cameron
Coleman
North
Pointe
South Nest Pointe
Thompson
Wallace
O’leary
Wairarapa
All Blacks
New Zealand
Taranaki
Gray
Canterbury
Southland
Murray
Waneanui
Ready
Cunningham
Auckland
Wilson
Francis
Seeling
Patterson
Otago
Land Board Examines Culverden Applicants For State Lands
The Land Board in Christchurch examined nearly one hundred Culverden estate applicants to verify suitability for State tenancies and financial ability to farm. Most passed, some were rejected for insufficient funds, and a ballot is planned for Friday. Preferences noted for a three years rent cash margin and possible guarantees from second parties.
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The
Land Board
Land Office
Christchurch
Culverden
Lyttelton
Imes
Commissioner of Crown Lands
Canterbury District
Canterbury Freezers' Union Annual Meeting Notes Aid Appeal
At the Canterbury Freezers' Union annual meeting in Christchurch a Farm Labourers' Union appeal for funds was read and a resolution protested excluding farm workers from the Arbitration Act. A three guinea donation was decided. The Union praised the new award, urged dressing rooms and sanitary conveniences, and agreed to back Slaughtermen and Meat Preservers unions in a Labour Department protest. The balance sheet showed improvement. officers were elected and thanks given.
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Canterbury Freezers’ Union
Christchurch
Farm Labourers’ Union
Conciliation Board
Slaughtermen’s Union
Meat Preservers’ Union
Department of Labour
Indignation Over Wages Attached of Freezers Union
In Gisborne collection of fines, the Factory Inspector Mr Carmody defends attaching wages of Freezers Union members who failed to pay fines. He says members were warned repeatedly, but did not arrange payments, though some later offered instalments. He notes wages from increased work during the strike would cover the fines multiple times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Freezers’ Union
Inspector of Factories
Carmody
National Dairy Show Opens in Palmerston North
June 24 at the National Dairy Show in Palmerston North reports showery weather with steady attendance. Fat stock and poultry are being judged, poultry entries exceed 500, with top prizes going to Corportingons Soler Bros Wanganui and others from Palmerston, Blenheim, Kayori, and Dannevirke.
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Palalerston North
Qorpingtons
Soler Bros
Wanganui
W. A. Lowman
Blenheim
Pickering
Palmerston
Guthrie
Kayori
Bannister
Woywidettes
Hickling
Mangahao
Bayes
Barer
Baigent
Poornera of Blood cures by Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills
The testimonial claims indigestion causes blood impurities and eruptions. Nellie Elliot of Rampton Tonee recounts recovery from chronic weakness and skin eruptions after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She reports improved digestion and elimination of constipation and urges others with blood or skin issues to try the remedy.
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Mies Netlie Eliott
Rampten Tonee
Euffarud
Dr Morse
Moree
Lille
Unconscious man found in Clarkin stable Paeroa
Aman named John Mounts was found unconscious in Clarkin's stable at Paeroa on March 17. He was moved to Thames Hospital in critical condition and kept alive by nasal feeding. He has regained some colour but remains unaware, repeatedly saying Here’s luck. A possible accident involved Kis haya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
John Mounts
Clarkin
Paeroa
Thames Hospital
Kishaya
Twelve Corpses Celebrate Yellow Wedding Near Vichy
Twelve corpses held a yellow wedding at Abrenst near Vichy with three hundred descendants attending a church service. In the evening the group opened the hall and danced a country dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrenst
Vichy
Auckland Harbour Board Plans Illuminations For Fleet Visit
The Auckland Harbour Board decided to spend £1000 on illuminations and £400 to provide shelter and accommodation for sailors during the American fleet's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Civil Service Superannuation Act applications rise
Up to 6000 applications have been received under the Civil Service Superannuation Act of the last session. The list will close on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Civil Service Superannuation
Leopold Acland Returns After Indian Tiger Hunt Injuries
Mr Leopold Acland of Canterbury arrived in Wellington by the Moeraki today, after tiger hunting in India left him with a severely injured arm. He is accompanied by Dean Harper and Mr and Mrs Hugh Reeves of Christchurch who met him in Melbourne. Acland’s wounds have healed and he will stay in Wellington for several days before proceeding to Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Leopold Acland
Canterbury
India
Moeraki
Dean Harper
Hugh Reeves
Christchurch
Melbourne
Acland
Maori Prophet Rui Arrives in Wellington With Followers
Rui the Maori prophet arrived in Wellington with twelve followers. They plan to seek a meeting with the Government to discuss Urewera country and are expected to stay a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Rui
Urewera
Lady Stout Proposes Maori Girls College
During a Rotorua visit Lady Stout met native women at Ohinemutu Whaka rewarewa and villages around the lake. She outlined plans for colleges to teach domestic instruction to Maori girls and the chiefs agreed to provide a suitable site if the Government establishes a college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Stout
Rotorua
Ohinemutu
Whakarewarewa
Drover Charged With Theft in Eltham
At Up Magistrate's Court today in Eltham T R Surrey a drover from Reed was committed for trial on a charge of stealing a yearling steer valued at £1 10s from an Eltham resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltham
Up Magistrate's Court
T R. Surrey
Eed
Thievish Boys Loot High School Armoury
Yesterday two boys broke into the local high school armoury and stole dynamite caps and cadets ammunition. One boy later injured himself by dynamite discharge while another blew out a fireplace at home and at the school. Arrests have been made.
Theft of Beer by Waikare Firemen
Three Waikare firemen Robert Johnson Charles Johns and Arthur Addison faced S M Riddell for stealing beer valued at five shillings from Union Company cargo. The judge cautioned on rising cargo breaches and potential legislative searches on wharves and ships. Each defendant was fined five pounds with twenty one days imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Robert Johnson
Charles Johns
Arthur Addison
Riddell
S.M
Union Company
Judgment in Eltham Carnival AXE Fee Case
Judge A Turnbull rules for defendant L L Hut ton on a claim by New Zealand Axemen's Association for 6 pounds 16 shillings 11 pence plus interest. Fees were for nomination and acceptance in events at the Eltham Carnival. Defence argued Gaming Act provisos barred recovery. if not for amendment, plaintiffs would likely win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltham
A. Turnbull
New Zealand
Axemen’s Association
LL. Hutton
Axeman
Turnbull
Wellington music teacher faces four dishonesty charges
Arthur Joseph Wicks a music teacher of Wellington returned from Sydney by the Moeraki in charge of Detective Lewis. It is understood four charges involving dishonesty have been said against him and he will likely appear at the Magistrate's Court tomorrow. The allegations allege that on June ath he obtained valueless cheques totaling £5 5s from Arthur Illingworth Grabham £4 16s 6d from Ambrose John Hurn £3 12s fid from Robert W Armit and £6 8s 8d from Francis Frederick Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arthur Joseph Wicks
Sydney
Moeraki
Lewis
Wicks
Arthur Illingworth Grabham
Ambrose John Hurn
Robert W. Armit
Francis Frederick Grady
Cuddie Reports On New Zealand Butter Cheese Quality
Mr D Cuddie the Dairy Commissioner returned from London aboard the Moe cali today after assessing New Zealand butter and cheese on the voyage to the Home market. He praised the quality and said a full report will go to Minister for Agriculture R McNab. He plans to leave for Palmerston North tomorrow for the Winter Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
D. Cuddie
London
England
Cuddie
New Zealand
R. McNab
Palmerston North
Auckland election result at City Central for Kidd over Glover
The Auckland Liberal and Labour Federation ballot chose sitting member A Kidd for City Central over A FB Glover by 432 to 89 votes. The branch pledged support for Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Napier Park Races at Green Meadows Stray Showery Day
Napier Park hosts racing at Green Meadows on June 24 with heavy going and showery weather. Results include Mateo Hack Wardles-Letherin first, Hatley second, Top Rose third. Petane Hack-Sir Frisco first, My Darling second, merry Tiger third. Stewards Stales-Mussel first, White Lie second. Napier Steeplechase Fretwork first, Nogi second, Faro third. Ladies Bracelet Hinupai first, Wepartera second, Highden eighth. Abuiri Hurdles Pretty Maid first, Gold Dust second, Prospector third. Settlers Hack Handicap Janus first, North Pole second, Waipunchy eighth.
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Green Meadows
Napier Park
Mateo Hack Wardles
Letherin
Hatley
Top Rose
Petane Hack
Sir Frisco
My Darling
Merry Tiger
Stewards Stales
Mussel
White Lie
Polyanthus
Napier
Fretwork
Nogi
Faro
Highden
Pretty Maid
Gold Dust
Prospector
Hack Wandicap
Janus
North Pole
Waipunchy
Buller Before Ladysmith A Look At Tugela Campaign
A historical appraisal of Sir Redvers Buller and the Tugela river operations in South Africa. The piece analyzes mounted troop shortages, command decisions at Colenso and Vaal Krantz, the Botha Boer leadership, and Buller’s cautious approach versus bold infantry action, ending with a reassessment of Buller’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redvers Buller
Tugela River
Sean
Tugela
Dundonald
George White
Ladysmith
Dublin Fusiliers
Buller
Talana
Elandslaagte
Public notice of coal and firewood business sale
M Thos Hy Elliot of Ashburton announces he has sold the coal and firewood business he ran to Mr A S Weld as of 2 March 1908. Mr Weld’s successor Mr A H Field intends to earn continued public support, dated Ashburton 20 February 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Field
Ashburton
Vico
R. Alcorn
A. H- Field
West Street
A. Manning
Monager
Ganterbury
Thos. HY. Elliot
V. Ashburton
A. S. Weld
Billy
D. Thomas
New Burn Treatment Claims Quick Relief With Balm
The article argues early burn care involved air exclusion with oil and flour pastes or bandages, causing pain. It touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as providing instant relief and faster healing, leaving no scar, and notes its availability from chemists and stores. It also mentions advertising slogans about Abhay and The Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Aleo
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Gare
Helson Moate & Ch
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Ceylon
Tasmania
Perfection
Fletcher Bros
Harold 5
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Cameron Street
Town Properties
Harold E. Curtis
Ashburte
Culverden Estate
Mational Dairy Show
D Johnston
Per Press Association
Rua
Lady Stout
Maore
MR Cuddie
Sporting
Donald Macdonald
the Argus
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Spion Kop
Acton Holmes
South Africa
Louis Botha
Louis Meyer
Aain
Botha
Cape
Colenso
Queen's
Devon
Long
Onns
Barton
Hors Wrylie
Kaffir
Ted Hart
Red Bull
Paardeberg
Vaal Krantz
Tord Roberts
Ben Viljoen
Hlangwate
Pieters
Kitchener
Hart
Lord Roberts
Biggerberg
Berg
Theela
Tancred Street
Edison
Playfair Company
Havelock Street
Methven District
Timber and Coal Merchants
Meteyven
Lowust i
Wanghester
CHE
Saunders’ Buildings
Benjamin
J Carpentes
Devereux, King &C., Ltd
Lichfield Street
C. H
British-New Zealand Meat and Produce Company, Ltd
Vazinot
Walter Pickles
John Orr & Co
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Arcade
Lane
Standard, Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
Abcrmain Coal
Imain Colliery CO
Lfp
Thos
Hereford Street
Clristelmeeh
Selo
Aries
Bo Fle
Wai-rongoa
H. E. Bonnington
H. M. Jones
Musica Ll
London Bridge
Maude and Harman
R. Kennedy
Burnett, St., Ashburton
G. _H. BUCHANAN
Burmitt Street
UPIES
Ethel Claridge
Cox
Welleny
Wash-hous Street
Crome and Scullery
Lai Belt Road
TO. Eel. Mhop
Saunders
Rowbothamt
Clayton
Cox and Cass
H. Matson
H. Matson & Co
Rene Oe
Matson
Geta
Ponts
Mats
PHS Arcade
Ash Burty N
JONES
High Street
Cua
Furiekt Asshurton
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