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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
Mrs Hamlton Kay Leon faces a renewed perjury charge as Sir Charles Mathews claims she is not related to the Duke of Portland and is the daughter of flax maker Robert Atkinson. London report notes Druce Limited plans winding up with £3900 in liabilities after all capital used.
The strike on Sydney wharves grows deeper with most trade stalled except fruit. Coastal companies largely unaffected as laborers, while obeying arbitration terms, shift crews to assist other docks. Miowera and Yongala delays and pending Kumiano maru discharge illustrate broad disruption.
In Sydney on March 13 the Strike Committee and Steamship Owners' Association held meetings with tight security to avoid leaks. The Wharf Labourers' Union secretary warned of developments but none occurred by nightfall. Some negotiations were said to be moving toward a settlement, though the outlook remained serious.
The Ashburton grain market report notes week end prices firming with a 1d to 11d rise before citing a London market drop to 6d a quarter due to large water shipments. Prime Tuscan and pearl ranged 4s 4d to 4s 6d, Hunters 4s 3d, and mixed fines 4s 3d. Oats trading slow with limited offers and high seller expectations. milling oats 2s 0d to 2s 3d, good short feed 2s 2d, and Danish varieties 2s to 9s 1d. Oatsheat chaff scarce and local demand driving up to £3 18s, while wholesale buyers cap at £8 10s on trucked goods.
The Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative Association held a weekly sale with varied stock and prices for pigs beef fruit and produce. Frieslander Bros conducted a sale of farm implements at West Street mart with numerous tools and gear sold. A Timaru union meeting led to forming a Wool and Grain Store Workers branch of Christchurch General Labourers Union. Lyttelton victim Mair showed slight improvement after a shanty fray. doctor expects recovery with rest.
At Blackball the strike enters a new phase with workers refusing to resume until settlement terms are accepted. A general meeting backed the demand 62 to 12 while a deputation met the manager who refused to guarantee against victimisation. The mine whistle was blown signaling a 8 am start, though absence may prompt court action.
GREYMOUTH March 14 There is no work at the Blackball mine today. CANVASS PORTFUNDS The Blackball Union has decided to send delegates to canvass for funds in all parts of the dominion.
A Temuka hosts croquet contest with Temuka beating Ashburton by 41 points. Singles results include Mrs Wroughton vs Mrs Fielden and Mr Gresham vs Mrs Brown. doubles feature Mrs Wroughton and Mr Gresham against Fielden and Miss Grant. Visitors were entertained at luncheon at the Crown Hotel by local members.
A large turnout of farmers and buyers attended public auctions today held by several land and auction firms. Urban properties drew keen competition while farm listings showed strong demand. The note suggests coordinating sale times in future to avoid clashes and maximize mutual benefit.
The National Mortgage and Agency Company held a realisation sale in Bullock's Arcade on behalf of trustees of the late Donald Williamson estate. Lots included 226 acres at Allenton with homestead, 164 acres at Croy Ash ton, and 82 acres at Stevens Ashton, with prices started and sold per acre and individual purchasers named. Additional properties on Cass and Dobson streets and several others were offered or withdrawn at various prices and buyers.
Auction notices detail parcels from the James Stringfellow and Mrs EB Walker estates near Chertsey and Hampstead. Included are 610-acre and 219-acre blocks, water access and improvements, with withdrawals at 16 and 11 pounds per acre. Also Lot 74 at Hampstead, 88 acres, cottage setup, withdrawn at 200 pounds. Additional parcels near Willowby and Havelock streets sold or withdrawn with prices noted.
Brief note directs readers to continue with material on pages 1 and 4. No further details or names provided.
Principal land holdings include a 18279 acre farm near Lauriston facing Mitcham and Sherwood line. It features 16 paddocks with fences, abundant water, a large dwelling, stables, sheds, and four hempogo fields. Terms: 15 percent cash deposit, 30 percent in 13 months, 10 percent in 2 years, balances at 4 4 per cent. T. F. Gibson, Manager.
Public notices announce a Ashburton Branch meeting of the Christchurch Tailoring Trade Union at Glenie's Room on Monday March draft at 8 pm. Secretary W Mellor signs. Also a parade of Ashburton Rifles and Guards Volunteers on Monday March 16 at 9 am to attend the funeral of Jate Larkin of the 86th Indian Mutiny era. Captains HW AEFWORD ARV VW and Lieut Tucker signoffs.
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