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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 29, 1907

Page

4

Private sale of properties by C Thomas Ashburton

A list of estates and farms offered by C Thomas in Ashburton including Mitcham Hinds Winchmore Kyle Seafeld Road Wakawaui and Seafield. Many properties note good water supply fencing and multiple paddocks with houses buildings and improvements. Inspection available at any time with fuller particulars at the office.

Ealing Mitcham Mount Somers Kyle Seafeld Road Wakawaui Alford Springburn Winslow Rangitata Baiby Aiser Staveley Maling Ashton Elgin Seafield

Timber Supplies From High-lying Maiden Bush Sawmills

AVING purchases a large area and erecting sawmills announces readiness to supply timber for sheepyards and fencing. Offers split heart birch stakes sap or sawn firewood from 9 inches to feet, hurdles and gates, posts and slabs, with second-class timber available.

AVING Maiden Bush

Saddle horses and gigs offered for hire notice

Saddle horses and gigs plus drag for picnic parties and weddings with or without livery. Cabs meet all trains and stand for bicycles. Horses clipped as arranged. A waiting room for ladies recently added. Telephone No. 40. J. Newman.

Best

British Bill aims to reinstate 2000 evicted tenants

Mr Birrell introduces a Bill to empower the Estates Commissioners to compulsorily reinstate 2000 evicted tenants, compensating sitting tenants who are disturbed or moving them to other land. It is estimated 80,000 acres will be needed, with a reserve fund of 176000 pounds to support reinstatement and equipment, then funded by the Laws Commission's vote.

London Birrell Estates Commissioners Laws Commission

G azette lists new knighthoods for prominent figures

The gazette names James Ahils of Union Steamship Company and Walter James former Western Australia premier as Knights Bachelor. Dr Wollaston Comptroller Commonwealth Customs and John Henry former Tasmanian Treasurer receive Companion of St Michael. Admiral Fawkes is made Knight Commander of the Bath. The action is dated Sydney June 28.

London James Ahils Union Steamship Company Walter James Western Australia Knights Bachelor Dr Wollaston Commonwealth Customs John Henry Tasmania Companions of St Michael Sydney Admiral Fawkes The Bath

Committed for Trial in London Gang Shooting Case

London reports Charles Smith and a woman known as Chicago May committed for trial for shooting Wddin Tanerin. The pair are said to belong to a notorious Anglo American thief gang. Tanerin recently escaped from Gevil's Island where he was serving a sentence for forgery in Franco.

London Charles Smith Chicago Wddin Tanerin Tanerin Gevil’s Island

War Office Adopts New Pattern Bayonet and Cavalry Sword

London dispatch reports the War Office adopting a new pattern bayonet similar to the Japanese model and introducing a new pattern cavalry sword. The measures reflect wartime equipment standardization and modernization efforts.

London War Office

Severe earthquake rocks Thursday Island with blasts and fear

Thursday Island reports two strong earthquakes followed by two large explosions that sent residents into the streets amid fears of a magazine blast. A third detonation and low rumblings finish the sequence. vibrations traveled northward while many women fainted.

Thursday Island

New Zealand Rugby Team to Receive Welcome in Town Hall

The Rugby Union Council has decided to accord the New Zealand team a monster welcome in the Town Hall on July 11. Invitations have been issued to leading citizens, members of the Ministry and Parliament, and officers of naval and military forces.

Sydney Rugby Union Council New Zealand

New Zealand Rugby official denies All Black captaincy offer

Wellington reports that Daskiville secretary of the New Zealand Rugby Football Club told a Post reporter there is no truth in the Dunedin telegram claiming George Smith of Auckland was offered the All Black professional team captaincy.

Wellington Daskiville, Hom New Zealand Rugby Football Club Post Dunedin George Smith Auckland

Fishermen Missing Near Auckland After Storm

Auckland June 28 Frank Schopinich an old fisherman from Battley has been missing since Wednesday It is believed he was caught in a storm while setting nets from an open boat Peter Moyer the other man reported missing was last seen in a small sailing boat

Auckland Frank Schopinich Battley Peter Moyer

Cossack Raid Terrorizes Austrian Town

Reports from Brody in Eastern Galicia describe fourteen Cossacks entering Austria near Radszewiluf. They killed the house owner Minoch and his wife, maimed the daughter, and mutilated two others. Austrian guards captured two assailants.

Veenna Brody Galicia Austria Radszewiluf Minoch

South Canterbury Boxing Association Votes Disqualification

A South Canterbury Boxing Association meeting disqualifies A Fischer until he apologises for non attendance and conduct. The secretary to arrange entry forms and plan a tournament at Goldfellows Hall on September 11 and 12 with details to be pursued.

South Canterbury Boxing Association Mesers J. V. de Beer A. c. Donald W. Hotsekibs C. S. Harper J. Rh. Friedlander G. H. Buchanan CG. Muir P. Crick W. J. Little A. Fischer Boxing Council Entey A. Tresise Wellington

Inquest Verdict on Atranah Charles Kelly Death

The inquest jury found Atranah Charles Kelly died by his own hand while of unsound mind. He suffered insomnia and feared ending his days in an asylum in Christchurch. The report notes his mental state and fears preceding death.

Auckland Atranah Charles Kelly Christchurch Donen McCrae Lyttelton Harbour McCrae Harbour Boards Sal

Civil Service Superannuation Petition Proposed

A Civil Service meeting in PryaiYuth on June 28 discussed the civil service superannuation scheme. Members unanimously agreed to petition the House requesting a measure be passed in the current parliamentary session.

Pryaiyuth Parliamenit

Parsons Committed for Trial on Embezzlement Charges

G H Parsons was today committed for trial on charges of misappropriating £83 18s 9d of Borough Council funds and £38 6s 2d of Domain Board funds, of which he acted as clerk. Other charges connected with missing Gas Company funds will be heard tomorrow.

Wadmate G. H. Parsons

King Edward 7th Gallery foundation laid at British Museum

In London on June 23 the King, accompanied by the Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales, laid the foundation stone for the King Edward 7th Gallery, the initial section of the British Museum extension buildings.

London Prince and Princess of Wales Tmhany King Edward 7Th British Museum

Breach case at Wellington court fined Kirkcaldie and Stains

At the Magistrate's Court in Wellington Kirkcaldie and Stains were fined 40s and costs for employing three female assistants more than five hours without a meal break, in violation of the Shops and Offices Act.

Wellington Kirkcaldie and Stains

Parliament Opens Amid Surplus Hint and Tax Debate

Adelaide reports Parliament opens with a stated surplus of 900000 pounds. The Franchise issue is slated as the first matter. Perth notes a policy speech by the Premier predicting a 110000 pound deficit caused by council land tax rejection and timber troubles, with plans to reintroduce the tax.

Adelaide Perth

Strike of Shipmasters Causes Freight Delays at Cranes

In Newcastia on March 28 shipmasters protest by avoiding the loading cranes causing freight jams. Trucks pile in rail yards while no empties return and mines may sit idle due to crane congestion and weather or pilot delays.

Snewcastia Sire Aivel Stetke al Shipmasters Ocerror Aeaiastic Tin Beieiwwang Cloriandsstaiene

Melbourne Advertiser Press Plans For London News

Lyne argues Australia should advertise itself in England and Deakin agrees. They favor sending an assortment of news to London via the Press Association or another channel.

Melbourne W. d. Lyne Australia England Deakin London Press Association

Federal Cabinet Battles Mail Contract Issue

Acting Premier says guarantee to the regiment will not be signed while contractors are in default. Commonwealth demands a secured bond paid first. Government will seek federal approval or assurance it has no objection before acting.

Alberour. Ni Commonwealth

Mellor’s Boot Store Showcases Boats Shoes and Sippers

Jas Mellor highlights a display of boats shoes and sippers with prices claimed as the lowest in town. The proprietor guarantees satisfaction on every pair and promotes a wide selection in a bold storefront presentation.

Jas, Mellor Mellor

New Intercolonial Steamer Marama Launched in Greenock

The Union Steamship Company reports the Marama, a 6000 ton intercolonial steamer, was successfully launched at Greenock yesterday by Mrs James Mills. The vessel represents a major expansion for Dunedin's shipping interests and marks a milestone in regional steamship development.

Dunedin Union Steamship Company Greenock James Mills

Zam-Buk Balm Offered for Winter Skin Ailments

An advertisement extols Zam-Buk Balm as a universal remedy for chapped skin roughness and irritation in winter. It claims to soothe sore skin rub between hands and inhalation for colds, with testimonial from Mrs Ef. Beaver of Parramatta North praising its healing effects on pimples chapped hands and baby skin. It urges use after washing with soap and drying and warns against cold creams and impure scented soaps. Zam-Buk sold in pots by chemists and stores.

Ef. Beaver Clifford Street Parramatta North N.S.W

Rheumo Promises Relief For Rheumatism Gout and Lumbago

Rheumo claims to aid rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago improving health and happiness at prices 2s 6d and 4s 6d. Sold widely in shops and stores.

Alleged Sly Grog Selling In Southland Hotel Case

In Invercargill on June 28 the Shamrock Hotel cases proceeded after adjournment. Margaret MacAuliffe pleaded not guilty to selling whisky on April 10 and was convicted and discharged. She was also convicted and discharged on keeping whisky and beer for sale. William Meikle Joseph Harnett and Martin Campbell faced charges of assisting in the sale. The defense argued aiding sale implies siding with the seller and the magistrate reserved decision.

Invercargill Shamrock Hotel Supreme Court Margaret MacAuliffe William Meikle Joseph Harnett Martin Campbell

Arbitration Court Tackles Profit Sharing Wages

In Wellington on June 27 Justice Liu stated the Arbitration Court would not fix wages on a profit sharing basis. He urged fair remuneration regardless of profit or net, noting profits should influence wages only in extreme cases. Employers’ representative warned high decisions could drive men to the streets.

Wellington Arbitration Court Liu Wander

Warner's Safe Cure Praised in Liver Complaint Letter

A chronic liver illness sufferer reports twelve months of indigestion chest heaviness and shoulder blade pains. After ineffective purgatives, Warner's Safe Cure brought rapid relief and full recovery, with recommendations to friends.

Warner Inleo Mince

Divorce Suit at Supreme Court Highlights Suspicious Conduct

Catherine Austin petitions for divorce from William Austin alleging misconduct. A witness supports the claim but Justice Denniston cautions the court to avoid being used, noting the defendant acted while watched by a man assigned by the wife.

Auckland Supreme Court Catherine Austin William Austin Denniston

Money To Lend On Freehold Securities At Low Rates

Sale type: loan offer. Provides lending on freehold securities in any amount with low current rates and easy repayment terms. No location or organization named.

Approved Freehold Security Sums Announced

The notice states approved freehold security amounts ranging from £100 to £10,000 with interest rates at 44 percent per annum.

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LE Bes TOR C. Thomas DN. Thomas Ashburton Alford Forest Heart OF Black Birch Audi Sharplin and CO Ass ; & Loe Newman’s Livery Somerset Hotel J. Newman R. McIntyre Cable News TRE Boxing Association Per Press Association Civil Service Superannuation British Museum Extension J. Edwards Davey Street Geelong Vic K. Chapman Paddington Street N S.W Gladstone Mayne Parade Norwood Annie Leleman Zabina Street Thomas Street North Broken An N.S. W A. McHwart Princes Place Parlinghhirst, N.aaw William Tanner Hawks’ Lane West Geelong Warners Safe Cure H. H. Warner and Co., Ltd Srothing Factory N.Z. Clothing Factory Bushell East Street Gilmour Seattle Rands Moore Street ACME T Young Ulsted Dougall and Upham Walter Pickles W. Anderson Sadlier & Harness Meker Fletcher Bros Ean Ay Cooper Friedlasdier Bros., Ltd GE Nps Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies RGA Asher Makus Smith Mackwell F. Potter, Saddler Burnest, St Barningham Zelandia Zealandia Utton National Mortgage and Agency Co FE SG Custer and MR Cummins O’carroll Tancred Street Ab Heine” Tes Manchester Bros Burnet? Street Perry, Perry & Kinnerney, Solicitors Timaru Kilworth Manchester Titan Srilish-New Zealand Meat and Produce Company, Ltd H. F. Reece West Street Lane Ashvurton Ves Witschell and Burner Thomas Hancox Robert Bell Bee
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