Wheat and wool markets report from London and Bradford
March 14 London market notes show quiet wheat trading with confident supports and varied quotations for Adelaide, Victorian, American, New Zealand, Danish, Canadian and Chinese goods. Wool sales at Bradford and London feature keen competition, firm prices, and a hardening tendency as Continental buyers support merino futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prow Association
Elsotrle
London
Adelaide
New Zealand
Choona Ie
Bradford
Loxpon
Havelock Street Market Prices Reported by Henry Stephenson
Last Saturday sale attracted a large attendance with substantial entries. Poultry and produce dominated the bids including fowls 1s 6d to 25s 6d per pair, ducks 2s 6d to 3s per pair, onions one to id per lb, potatoes 4s 6d to 6s per sack, apples 1s 6d to 2s 6d per case. Furniture and sundries also sold well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stephenson
Property Sales Reported by Henry Stephenson
Mr Henry Stephenson reports selling privately the City Park Butchery business and a small Allanton property at very satisfactory prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stephenson
City Park
Allanton
Awamora Estate sale draws buyers from colony and beyond
A major auction by Awamora Land at Awamora Estate drew large crowds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Buyers from across the colony and as far as Victoria and New South Wales attended to bid on horses cattle and sheep bred by Awamora, with several local farmers securing stock including Mr Robert Clark Tinwald and Mr Leonard White Rakaia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersia Wright Stephenson and Co
Dunedin
Measrs Fleming and Hedlay
Oamare
Victoria
New South Wales
Mathew Holmes
Ns.w
Russell
Goa
Jobo Small
Rugeell
Leonard White
Rakaia
Thomas Stone
Westerfield
Lincoln
St Patrick's Day Events and Local Notices Highlight Ashburton Scene
St Patrick's Day festivities brighten Ashburton with a concert at the Oddfellows Ball and a flag on the Post Office tower. Advertisements note excursion fares, oat sales to North Otago growers, and Captain Tucker tipped for the DSO. Reports cover celery, salad sowings, potato lifting, onion storage, and April visits by the Fermere Union secretary.
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Ald
Oddfellowe
St Patrick’s Bay
St Patrick's
Ashburton
Fisg
Ireland
Patrick's Spoorta
Patrick's Sporta
Paice
Mount Sommad coal sale and railway platform extension take shape
A local coal trade note reports Mount Somerd seam coal priced with 35 percent gan and steady heat for household use. Mayfield rainfall dampened the opening sale at new yards while Ashburton merchants attended. An earth and shingle extension to the Ashburton railway platform will ease passenger alighting as trains lengthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Sommas
Mount Somerd New
Margrero Saievanos
Mayfield
New Yards
Ashburton
Bhat
Mr Thomas sells McDougall sheep dip and other ads
News briefs note Mr Thomas offering McDougall's sheep dip for sale and Mr Henry Stephenson advertising a Thursday sale of household furniture on March 27. A 21 foot bottle-nosed whale washed ashore at Wakapuaka and witnesses report Canterbury values rising about 16 percent over three years. Royal Visit Expenses Act grants £2250 to the Governor for costs of the royal visit. Tribe & Co of Christchurch announce an advantageous deal with Bradbury and Co as liquidation looms, promising low prices and large purchases for sale starting Friday March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
New Zealand
Marinera’ Union
D Thomas
Arcada
Thomas
McDougall
Henry Stephenson
Aupector
Wakapuaka
Nelaon
Timara
Kana
Canterbury
Tribe & Co
Christoburgh
Mapdu
Bradbury and Co
Mershante
Lighfield Street
Aumb
Tribe and Co
Saab
Piarta
AHAB
Hollis Cyenta The Dropley of Holtia Cycle on View
Hollis Cyenta the dropley of Holtia cycle on view at John Orr and Co. features machines built from genuine BSA parts by Hollis & Sons Birmingham. Models shown are superbly finished with high quality bas mountings and strong guarantees of efficiency.
Betrothal of Princess Uliss of Albany Reported Contemplated
Cable dispatch from The Hague notes a contemplated betrothal between Princess Uliss of Albany and the German Crown Prince. Royal honors and scientific awards are listed amid other international notes from London and Monte Carlo chess results.
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United Press Association
Kilentele
London
Reuter
Hague
Uliss of Albany
Russia
Edward
Royal Geographical Society
H. Lugard
Moleeworth Sykes
Merj
P. Phomag
Peek
Queensland
Stanley Gardiner Murchiaon
Pacific
Monte Carlo
Marouzy
Potata
Pillawary
Janowskild
Telchmann
Botha retreats as forces clash on Heilbron line
South Africa report from Pur Sodat March 14 states Botha withdraws eastward before General Bruce Hamilton. Boer Commandant mounts several attempts to cross the Heilbron Wolverhoek line, but fourteen of his commandos are captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowpox
Botha
Bruce Hamilton
Heilbron Wolverhoek
Wolseley sails for South Africa on private business
Lord Wolseley ex-Commander in Chief sails for South Africa tomorrow on private business. Lieutenant-Colonel Foxn Auustralians pursue Mentze's commando after breaking through the Heilbron Wolverboek blockhouse line at Gottenburg. One Boer killed and five captured. rear escaped toward the Wilge River. Colonel Fanshawe's column pursues the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Wolseley
South Africa
Fox
Lord Methuen Wounded and Boer Pilot Captures
March 15 Lord Methuen suffered a Martini rifle wound to the right thigh with a fractured femur. De La Rey sent word that Methuen was safe and the British government praised De La Rey for his treatment. In the Drakensberg drive sixty Boers moved toward Innerodale. fifty were captured as Steyn crossed the railway with De Wet. Auckland reports Drooper Leary died in hospital from dysentery.
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Lord Methuen
de la Rey
Lady Methuen
Daily Mail
Dana Rey
Keady Pass
Drakensberg
Innerodale
Pureulog
Steyn
de Wet
Tenth Contingent Telegram From Lord Kitchener
Wellington reports Lord Kitchener thanks New Zealanders for help in the field. The first ship of the new Contingent, the Eighth, has arrived aboard the troopship Bucrey. Details on the Tenth Contingent mobilization are not set, with Invercargill still considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Bucrey
Durban
Cornwall
Invercargill
Contingent Gifts Delayed In Transit to Seventh Contingent
Colonel Porter writes the Town Clerk asking for Christmas comforts sent to the Seventh Contingent. He regrets the gifts have not yet arrived and doubt they will be delayed on the railway line. The Contingent has been in the field against De Wet since January, without transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Porter
Thasking
Adde
Duscourse
de Wet
Leynox Urges Naval Reforms and Coal Stockpiles
Charles Berenford speaks at the London Chamber of Commerce calling for a naval War Lord of the Admiralty to prepare a Parliament briefing and ensure Navy efficiency. He urges coal purchases at home and colonies and warns of insufficient reserves seen in the Mediterranean. He proposes mobilization drills, shorter service, and reduced worm remedies advert appears at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Leynox
Charles Berenford
London Chamber of Commerce
Admiralty
Mediterranaag
Gibraltar
Malta
St James's Gazette
New Home for Old Men Nears Completion in Ashburton
The new Old Men's Home in Ashburton, the county’s largest public building, reaches a near finish with brickwork done and major services completed. Plans show four large dormitories, a long verandah, and modern sanitary facilities, though ventilation and heating need improvements before final completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Pha Colony
Charitable Aid Board
A & P. Association
Peter Gourdie
W Qo Walker
Ashbureton
Charmabla Aid Board
Morrissey
Birta
Ashburton
Chia
Couras
Aix
Ateyok
New Ashburton Old Men's Home Notes Delayed
Messva Crum and Hardisy Bros are listed for brick work and graving with Collins end Co for painting and glazing. Mr Wm Leggett, Clerk of Works, receives praise for his share of the work. The writer credits Leggett for information and plans more notes on the home when ready for inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messva Crum
Hardisy Bros
Grambing
Collins End Co
Wm Leggett
Mant
Plague Reports Rise in Erakineville and Camperdown
A man named Qarroli is attacked by plague in Erakineville. Up to date there are sixty cases of plague with eighteen deaths and ten discharges. A woman named Fairlie is attacked by plague at Camperdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walted Preas Association
Elegbria Telegraph
Sypney
Qarroli
Erakineville
Fairlie
Camperdown
Rhodes in Critical Condition At London Hospital
Oscil Rhodes remains in critical condition as doctors treat him in London. Medical staff have administered oxygen and report a slight improvement by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voiced Press Association
Electera Tategraph
London
Rhodes
Court Reception Draws Large, Rainy City Crowds
The court reception drew an eager crowd despite a steady rain. An uninterrupted stream of carriages moved past for two hours, with about a thousand guests attending this morning as the event began on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ebeortta
London
Foreign-Minister Talks On Tientsin Return Date
Times Pekin correspondent notes disarray among foreign ministers over timing and method to restore Tientsin to China. Germany ready to withdraw by July, a German may join the Peiho Conservancy Board, and German privileges in Shantung are cited in 1898 texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpox
Tientain
China
Germany
Batif
Peiho Conserevancy Board
de Morrison
Times
Pekio
Shantung
Irish loyalty questioned in Greenock speech
Mr Dillon criticized Lord Rosebery’s claim that the Irish are disloyal and thus not entitled to self government. He argued they would be loyal only to a government responsible to the Irish people and doubted the present regime’s claim to allegiance. He warned that the Irish could overthrow it by force if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpow
Mr Dillon
Greenock
Lord Rosebery
England vs South Australia Five-Hour Innings Report
England dominated South Australia in a five hour innings preview with Hayward taking two wickets and Tyldesley scoring 125. Macclaren 23 and Tyldesley 125 led the innings while other key scores included Quaila 12 Branod 32 Lilley 3 and Gunn 1 with 318 total runs.
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United Frese Association
Elsatria Pelegraph
Avzuzarps
Hayward
Andyldesley
Macclaren
Tyldesley
Quaila
Dpasop
Branod
Lilley
McQshay
Jonen
Garnett Nod
Gunn
Extras
Potal
Shooting Match at Ashburton Rifle Range
The Ashburton Rifle held its third cash prize match on a fine day with uneven light at 500 yards using Bisley scoring. A recruit match followed at 200 yards with several promising shots. Notable scores include Private Persone 39, Sergeant Willera 36, Lieutenant Clarke 28, Private Colling 25, and Private Potter 29 in the 600 Yard section, with overall results listing multiple individuals from the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Bisley
Recruite
Willera
W Bright
Smithoram
Colling O
Leitch
Potter
S Bor
Clarke
Coroer Oe
Maredan
Pelvate Clayton
Hastinag Racscougse Concludes First Day Results
On March 15 hastinag racscougse events list multiple placings with Gold Seal Someralon and Divee Porirua securing several medals. Notable results include Dive-£263 and £7, with participants like Werren Murmur Ogle Vathek Divs and Aroha advancing in various divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastinag Racscougse
Nounsany Hanpidar
Porirua
Gold Seal
Someralon
Divee-Porirua
Werren
Murmur
Ogle
Vathek & Divs
Hack Hace
Inapan
Aroha
Qatarie
Sa Ramway
Ficat
Locowal
Viohorle Oro
Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Day Races Report
March 17 weather fair for the second day with better attendance than Saturday. Course hard and results list several races with close finishes. Notable finishes include Masce Hanpicar Trade Wind I Okoart 2 Reliance 3 and other placings such as Hinetaura 1 Pearl Gon 2 Alngerar 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskinas Rackhousas
Hawke's Bay Jockey Club
Masce Hanpicar
Trade Wind I
Okoart
Reliance
Ile
Great Canadian Seaweed Cure Promises Pain Relief
Claims Rheumatism and Gout stem from urinary and biliary poisons, expelled by Great Canadian Seaweed Garo Ttiga remedy. Marketed as highly potent for gout and general nerve ailments, sold by chemists. Baby soothing balm and fever reducer advertised with vague price notes.
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F. Ferriman
Allenton
Semprles
Perriman
Bavelock Screat
Femington
BF. Ferriman
Havelock Straet
Clarke Street
Allen's Road
Allentons
Land and Matata Agen Havelock Street
Sax
Ferriman
Laod
Entate Agen
Wre Wardley
Belo
Eton Street
Ferriman Land and Estate Agent
Havelock Street
Gibbard's
Gibbard's Stock
Gibbbard
Goub
Natural Party
Gent
Nott
Christeharoh Prince
the Polytechnic
Fate Gibbard
Tancred Stract
Antlss
Watmrerooers
Esch
Northcote & Hefford
Lawh
Ashtarton and
Tinwald Yards Sre
Ma 1
McQugey
Tarig Cass
Lawe
Bane
W, W. White
Edward Saunders
Wall PA
Hei Bracchas
Broghes
J. Wilson
Mellor
Zealandia Boot Store
the Lading Boot Shop
Ashbueton
Fathora
Noled Boot Shop
Zealandia
Valas
Zealandia Bood
Tansred Street
Hardley Bros
Cakridges
Telephone
Alcorn’s
Ashburton Drapery CO
Waterton
Tismore
Newlands
Ealing
Teesocke
Mathven
Emi Sit
Springburn
Mitcham Road
Seafield
Roagued House
Norn
Flemington
Graia
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Commercial
London Markets
Awamoa
Tia Fannies
Harding
Fermere
Tae Mypuaxa Raptyay
Midland Silvay Company
Ang4les
Issren Cass
Defence Department
Ramway
Ruapuna
Ording
Mayfeld
Valetia
Diatrica
Ashburson Yrould
Wane
St Patrick’s Sprorts
Thorsday
Bll Martin
Palmer
ILC MacCachlan
Australasia
Hall
Hogg
Christchurch
Prorosup Raiuwax
Meg Gavin
Springfield Motion
New Zealand Railways
Ashburton County Council
Mount Bomera
Rutherford
McGill University
Montreal
Canada
Canterbury College
Gimbridge University
Goavernment
Farah Flanagan
Maxwell Cordner
R.C
Nervica
B.ra
Dunlop
Moeakra Oates, Lowry & Co
Rydge-Whitworth
R D Johnston
Burnett Street
Cable News
Syoney
Sydney
Electric Telegraph
Hemming IN
Lord Methuens
Drooper Leary
Wallington
Nicollc
Thlegram
Wessage
Colonel Porter
Wade
Finor
Netling
Sobiga Kb
Mel Gourdie
Mr Cecil Rhodes
Affairs In China
United Proes Association—By Electric Telegraph
Htectria Telegraph
Cricket
England
South Australia
Sporting
Hawke's Bay
Pavahen
Eleaurleelegraph
Snonky
Hinetaura
Pearl Gon
Alngerar
Horpres—Soailywag
Tirea
Cobra
Price
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