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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
4
An ad notes overhaul and first class repair of baths and tanks, orders fulfilled, keys fitted, and general light engineering completed on the premises by Indmilt and Pump Expert.
National Mortgage and Agency Company hosted a large Ashburton horse fair with strong attendance and a successful sale. The Longbeach estate draft and offerings from breeders including Osborne, Dobson, Grigg, Small, Irwin, Alex, Stoddart, and Frampton were auctioned, with prices listed for unbroken draughts and hacks, across multiple consignors and ages.
Wheat prices fell further on the English market and local buyers remain scarce. Farmers wait for improved English reports to restore confidence as millers still refuse higher prices and few fresh export sales occur. Oats demand remains steady for A Gartons and Duns with limited lower grades. Oatsheaf Chaff shows no change with prime quality still priced at £2 5s on trucks.
In Christchurch on April 30 the English wheat market steadies with a firmer tone locally. Buyers hesitate, trades occur mainly under 4s at country stations, some sales at 3s 10d and 3s 1d for 2800 bushels Hunters, and about 8000 bushels in two mixed lines. Oats less firm as demand for immediate export drops.
The Timaru grain market shows a general slowdown with muted wheat business under pressure from America and London. Oats stay firm with Gartons Danish and Duns quoted around 1s 7d to 1s 8d, while potato blight in Derwent district hardens prices to 65s to 70s f.o.b. Sacks included.
In London markets April 80, two Australian cargoes sold at 49s with Australian spot around 46s. American visible wheat up to 63,584,000 bushels. market firmer on US strength. Australian quotes 42s ad, offers 42s 6d for afloat and for April May. small enquiry for spot at 46s. Glasgow saw a sharp four decline due to heavy Australian arrivals. Butter quiet. strong demand for top New Zealand and Australian dairy, wool prices steady with minor rises for merinos and fine crossbreds. coarse crossbreds cheaper. sheepskin sales catalogued 5880s Australasian. withdrawals noted. paddock poles neglected.
The London cable states mutton prices remain low with Canterbury lamb at 4d to 43 and North Island lamb uncertain. Tallow is down by 4d, frozen lamb weak with buyers favored on light weights, heavy weights down 3d to 4d per lb, and a general price decline expected across frozen mutton. Sheepskins show mixed shifts with Australian higher and New Zealand higher on specific pelts.
Christchurch Invercargill express trains will not stop at Orari despite Geraldine residents plea. Minister J A Millar states timetable decisions favor limited stops to ensure rapid long distance service and mail delivery across the North Island to Invercargill.
At St. Stephen's Church the Ashburton Mothers' Union held its monthly meeting with Mrs J Baker presiding. Mrs Cunnington and Christchurch delegate spoke on two teachers Christ and Nature, stressing harmony and balance among physical mental moral and spiritual life. The talk urged uniting Nature and Christ to achieve a harmonious life and closed with a blessing.
The South Canterbury Coursing Club postponed its meeting after a miscreant released or stole 70 hares from Plumpton. The event, set for next week, is now postponed indefinitely.
A special meeting discussed disqualification of Southland cricketers linked to the Southland Caledonian Society by the Sports Federation. Vice-President Mrs Wilding ruled the federation affiliation illegal due to lack of 21 days notice and the council had no power to disqualify others. The council will notify the federation to remove its name from the affiliated bodies list.
Wellington reports the unions annual financials showing a working expenditure loss of £165 12s 6d and a prior year deficit of £795. Costs include £200 for school football, £176 across three gate meetings, and £28 profit from North v South. Loans total £9,520 to affiliated unions with a £670 credit from the British visit. The union notes the death of famed representative footballer Robert Deans.
An application for a special jury in the libel case T W Stringer KC v John Norton for 2000 damages was made to Mr Justice Denniston. The article allegedly reflected on the Crown Prosecutor in his professional capacity and expert knowledge may be needed. The judge reserved judgment after considering impartiality concerns in Christchurch.
At the NZ Hockey Association executive meeting the Southland Association backed a move to withdraw from the Sports Federation after the Southland Caledonian Society was disqualified. Motions seeking action on secession were noted. The Tradies' Hockey Association moved headquarters to Christchurch with the wart year tournament in Napier and Canterbury to appoint key officers.
Lane's Emulsion is praised as good for inflamed throats, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, croup, and related ailments for children and adults. It is described as pleasant to take, easy to digest, and building strong bodies. Available in two sizes, 4/6 and 2/6, at medicine dealers. large size marketed as economical.
Mrs J Amey of 68 Ablesmith Wellington New Zealand suffered six years of indigestion and biliousness. After using Bile Beans she felt improved after one box and cured after two. Her husband also benefited and she recommends the remedy for constipation piles headaches and debility. Sold at chemists and stores for 2s 6d per box.
R D Johnston announces a fresh stock of golf requisites for the coming season. The selection includes clubs bags and all necessary gear from leading makers. Also noted is Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children’s hacking cough at night in 6g bottles.
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