Topping the wool market at Christchurch and Napier
Mr Bethell and Mr Small again topped the wool markets at Christchurch and Napier in December sales. Bethell held steady gains with 15d per lb in 1906 and 12id this season, while Small achieved 12%4d, the fourth consecutive top price at Napier. Both are long time users of Juttle's Sheep Pipe and Tittle's Dips feature among top sellers. Orders for these dips are being booked for the season.
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Bethell
New Zealand
Christchurch
W. Small
Hawke’s Bay
Napier
Juttle
D. Fox
G. F. and
R. Austin
Timaru
T. J. J. Barker
Nelean
Tittle
Lane's Emulsion Promises Health Boost for Women
A testimonial claims Lane's Emulsion rebuilds health boosting blood and flesh, aids digestion, steadies nerves, and aids sleep. The ad touts its value for women and asks readers to try a course for overall well being. It notes two sizes 4/6 and 2/6 and references testimonials in a campaign.
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Lane
Temerkahie
Hiad
Lare
Shackleton Irish Antarctic Leader of Nimicd Expedition
Lieutenant Shackleton, Irish born leader of the Nimicd Antarctic expedition, rose from mercantile service to command duties. He edited the South Polar Times, led sledge parties, and endured scurvy and snow blindness during Captain Scott's 1908 journey before returning to New Zealand.
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Antarctics
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Dulwich Castle
Union- Castle Line
Vince
South Polar Times
Antarctica
Iscovery
Scott
Captain Scott
Wilson
Dr Wilson
Mulock
New Zealand
Browning
Tennyson
George Meredith
Royal Magazine
Mountains Call You a Secret Northward Sail
Fragmentary lines evoke a maritime metaphor about mountains, a frozen sea, and a secret kept toward the north. The phrasing suggests a lyrical contemplation rather than a concrete event or report.
Ashburton’s Improvements Noted and Library Repairs Needed
A correspondent praises Ashburton’s growth since earlier times, highlighting the railway station, post office, square, iron railings, fountains, and public conveniences. The writer urges monthly replacement of magazines at the Public Library, noting three month old periodicals. March 25, 1909.
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Ashburton
South Island
Post
Indignant Reader Bemoans Overcrowded Oval Officials
A correspondent writes from Ashburton complaining about too many officials at Thursday’s sports meeting. He claims about thirty officials blocked views on the Oval and notes police had to intervene to get them to sit so spectators could see the events.
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Oval
Ashburton
South Canterbury Jockey Club autumn meeting results
In Timaru on March 25 the South Canterbury Jockey Club held its autumn meeting in fine weather. Federal and Montreal dead heated in the Temuka Handicap, British Peer won by six lengths. Other races saw winners including Chief Loehiel, Ilarita, Tremulous, St Felix, Sea King, British Peer, and Passion with varying margins. Totalisator turnover reached £3760, £3050 down on last year.
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Dsec
Seadown Welter
Chief Loehiel
Lupulite
Ecarte
Imin
Pareors
Ilarita
Octave
San Severo
Tremulous
Tikitere
Resccuuion
St. Felix
Pedometer
Stewards’ Welter
Sea King
Ard Reigh
Petravna
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Inchbanny
Liza
White Cockade
Totalisator
Sir Charles Cayzer on wartime options for British shipowners
In a Standard letter Sir Charles Cayzer warns British shipowners face three choices if war comes: transfer ships to a neutral power, lay up vessels at home or in neutral ports, or risk heavy insurance rates. He argues the first two would endanger trades and jobs, while the third would raise freight costs and harm the economy, urging adherence to the Hague Convention to immunize private property at sea.
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Charles Cayzer
Standard
United States
Bern
Preservation of the appendix opens new medical use
A West London Hospital operation kept the appendix intact and reused it to treat a deadly disorder. The surgeon plans to publish full case details for professionals, noting growing hospital interest and prior Royal Society of Medicine discussions led by Mr C R Keetley on the appendix’s physiological value.
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West London
Royal Society of Medicine
C. R. Keetley
Health Hints for Rheumatism Diet Advice
Health hints suggest diet helps rheumatism and related ailments. Avoid red meats beer and spices while using tea sparingly. Recommends RHEUMO as a remedy promising rapid relief and cure, sold by chemists or storekeepers at 23 6d and 4s Bd per bottle.
Ashburton Marathon News of March 25 1909
The Ashburton Marathon from Rakaia to Ashburton on March 25 1909 finished with Miles Dickson of Christchurch winning the distance. Moore and Simpson followed, with Simpson receiving an ovation despite a knee mishap. Dickson and Moore split Seated Handicap prizes with McKnight and McIntosh also noted for strong finishes.
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Chertsey
Telegraph
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Dickson
Simpson
Chertsey Hotel
Moore
McKnight
Thornton
McIntosh
Campbell
Parker
Bamford
Hill
Gibson
Brown
Dromore
Till
Daily
W. Moore
Ashburton A.A.C
A.C
Oval
J. Simpson
Ashburton
A.A.C
Itis
Auckland
Britain
Australia
Dickson Wee
Rioore Wee Wee
Gi. McKnight
Norman Mclntosh
C. J. Thornton
F. Frew
Guy Haskins
Ornstein
J. R. Beauvais
Fairton
Overdale
Saleyards
Hts
TR. Meehan
Brélio
Carters
Mount Somers
Dietson
McKnipht
Davis
Proverbs From the Talmud Verse Collection
A compact set of aphorisms on humility kindness and truth. It urges generosity toward others and cautions against pride. Reflects on speech restraint and the value of self awareness.
May Percyws Latatka Mixture Promoted as Best Smoke
Local ad promotes a 2 for 1 sale of May Percyws Latatka Mixture described as the town’s best smoke with claims of quality and value.
Ashburton Amateur Club hosts ideal sports meeting
The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club ran an athletic meeting on Thursday at Do main. I J Steele of Ashburton, last weekend's One Mile NZ champion, received the Bannister Cup from patron W Hodgkins. Results include Maiden 160 yds won by A Jones, Boy's 280 yds won on the tape by K Rollitt, 120 yds hurdles won by H E Hamilton, and a NZ amateur record 100 yds heat won by W F Burdekin.
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Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club
Temperance
I. J. Steele
Ashburton
New Zealand
Dunedin
W. Hodgkins
A.A.C
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K. Rollité Ser
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D. McCallum
U. Wight
J. Church Syds
A. Hewson
A. McDonald
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Winall
D. Morrison
D. Black
Ferguson
Wf. B. Burdekin
Ser
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Gyds
C. R. Nottingham
Vive
FO. Knowles
R. A. Sinclair
Syde
Bo MeWhirter
O. Knowles
H. B. Burdekin
Th. A. Sinclair
Sinclair
Ashburton High School
Sealy
L. B. Webster
W. T. McPherson
Opie
H. St. A. Murray
HK. J. Steele
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O._A. Ferguson
HE. W. Cardale
L. J. Sechney
F. O. Knowles
B. Burdekin
B. McWhirter
R. Opie i
Anderson
Agriculture in America shows 1908 farm value at 1.56 billion pounds
The 1908 advance report from the U S Secretary of Agriculture notes continuous growth and prosperity in farming. After adjustments, total farm produce value reaches 1 5556 million pounds, about four times mine products, with crops led by maize cotton hay and wheat and notable gains over prior years.
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Secretary For Agriculture of the
United States
Wilson
America
George Davies offers high grade suits at half the price
The advertisement claims credit tailors overcharging men in town and promotes ready made suits cut by top cutters. Prices range from £2 6s to £8 3s with no credit and fast production. George Davies lists multiple New Zealand city addresses for orders and urges early purchase this week.
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George Davies
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Christchurch
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Dunedin
Invercargill
Palmerston North
Timara
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