For Sale Property of Mr Frank Ifrost
A readable notice offers the property owned and occupied by Mr Frank Ifrost for sale. It states the full quarter in arrears and invites inquiries on price and terms, noting a sunlit first class small property.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
2
A readable notice offers the property owned and occupied by Mr Frank Ifrost for sale. It states the full quarter in arrears and invites inquiries on price and terms, noting a sunlit first class small property.
The fragment lists moon phases and dates with times such as Full Moon at 7:66 pm and Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter and Apogee times. It references Mareh months and various numbered days with cadence-like data in a historical almanac style.
Discussion on improving the Labour Department machinery to connect harvest workers with work, urging farm bodies and agricultural societies to organize mutual labor arrangements. Notes on mental healing and social theories, plus European affairs and Balkan politics in contemporary reviews.
Guardian reporter quotes Mr Robert McNab on how early explorer names linger only for Cape Maria Van Dieman and Three Kings while others like Cape Egmont would differ if Tasman had proper naming. Ordinary weekly stock case set for Linwald yards. Spring feast estate prices hold at about £2 to £0 per acre versus last year. Public School Cadets match at the South Sakuid Trilleg sees Dieby and Byte retire with 23 points each. winner total 84 points.
The Ashburton district reports the private sale of B47 acres by the Warmers Co operative and National Mortgage Agency to J. Thompson, with proceeds over £20,000. Other items note shooting matches at Trentham, a resignation gift at the Borough School, a county land evaluation for closer settlement, a small theatre turnout, and district crime and mortality statistics.
James Carr of Methven challenges Minister J A Millar and the Railways Department over branch line costs and service. He argues Methven should receive two trains daily, cites unfair costing that excludes mood revenue and feeds main lines, and requests restored service plus improved mail and newspaper delivery from Christchurch. March 1, 1909.
The Christchurch leader clarified that residents are content for now with the canal issue and expects Harbour Board discussion soon. Separately Rev G T Mann condemned Timaru picnic parties passing through Geraldine singing disorderly songs during services. Captain Edwin reports winds from moderate to strong with little glass movement.
Telegram from Parengarenga reports the iron full rigged steamer Forrest Hall of 2053 tons, bound from Newcastle to Chile with coal, wrecked on Saturday near Cape Maria Van Biemen. All crew reached shore safely but heavy seas threaten refloating attempts. Captain A Gogen and first mate arrived exhausted at Parengarenga.
Reports from Christchurch on a rifle shooting meet with competitors from Southland and Canterbury. Prizes ranged from fl to several shillings as participants faced dazzling mirage effects at 200 to 600 yards. Notable shooters included from Ashburton Rangiora and Christ's College with scores listed across Cadet and Defence matches.
At a function on the Reputai in Otago harbour on Sunday the Minister of Railways announced the personnel of the commission. Appointees are said to be thoroughly qualified and tasked to report on workmanship and working methods to inform the public. The panel is described as independent of government interests and aims to publish findings in March.
Paris reports seven deaths from the intense cold overwhelming the streets. The fierce weather arrives as a harsh reminder of winter’s grip on the city.
A Cork nationalist conference led by Mr O Baian resolves to form a league aimed at uniting Irishmen for self government and other projects. In Craighwell the two emergency men wounded while rebuilding walls on Lord Clanricarde's estate, Constable McGoldrick killed. suspects released and arrests made.
London reports that Mrs Despard and three other suffragists received a month in prison for refusing to be bound over following the raid on the House of Commons. Army Estimates show a £24000 decrease and 1806 fewer men in the establishment. Afr Bal dane notes brisk pane for the Regulars in a March memorandum.
Australian reports claim large numbers of Chinese smuggled into Australia with a system earning about £195 per head. An agent boasted 2000 Chinamen were smuggled last year, with nationalisation papers bought cheaply for use. Twelve young Chinese were arrested for possessing such papers. Prospectors near Hillend struck rich gold worth £1000 in four hours. NSW eight month revenue up by £500,000, Victoria down £273,000, WA down £145,000.
Bardsley stood firm for Australia at 217 not out in an unfinished innings against North Sydney as Sydney hosts struggled. Hg Meas LeveL.
Constantinople reports a protocol signing outlining terms of the Austro Turkish agreement. The Turkish boycott of Austrian goods fades as Russia agrees to join diplomatic pressure on Servia, signaling that Servia cannot rely on Russian Prislavs. Vienna notes buoyant markets after Russia’s adhesion.
Secretary of War Haldane described the General Staff system as far ahead of recent plans, arguing that a unified approach would enable rapid concentration and deter foreign aggression. He warned that mixed methods among colonies would hinder speed and effectiveness.
Wellington reports the monthly prebate total led by William Saunders Otago at £128,559. Canterbury lists multiple estates with smaller values including Wm Anderson £10,885, Alex McLean £9,878, Jas Wallace £7,762, Elizabeth Alexander £2,239, Wi Smith £1,813, Win Harrington £1,263, Johann A. Tebeck £1,266, Alfred C F Brundell £1,012, Chas W Barker £28 Geo Middle £789 and Catherine Stafford £20.
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