Nurserymen Sale of First Class Nursery Property
Fronting on Middle Road Allenton within 1 mile of Ashburton this property offers excellent land with new up to date buildings. It includes a seven room dwelling and office washhouse water mains stables and lean t o. Sold in 6 10 or 15 acre blocks valuation option to take over the nursery stake. Mr Porter must sell due to ill health with early inspection urged.
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Allenton
Ashburton
Porter
Boyd and Marsh Seek Sale of 739 Acre NSW Farm
The firm Mere Boyd and Marsh announce the sale of a renowned farm of about 739 acres between Hinds and Ealing. The property is split into 10 paddocks with 99 acres in turnips 62 acres in rape and grain and oats. Buildings include a dwelling house commodious stables and a woolshed. Applicants should apply.
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Mere Boyd & Marsh
Hinds
Ealing
Geraldime
Orar
BR. ¥. Ferguson
Ashburton County Seeks Proposals on Live Stock
District Agent Ferguson calls for proposals on live stock with large limits. For full particulars and premium contact Ah Y Ferguson Land and Realty Agent.
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Ashburton County
Local Insurance Offers From R. Y. Ferguson Agent
District gent for this Company Fam proposes concise notes on low rates for live stock fire accident and sickness personal theft employer liability mortgage indemnity and related risks offered by R Y Ferguson land and estate agent under a new insurance plan for all classes of risk.
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Fam
R. Y. Ferguson
Moon Phases for May with Rise Set Times
Ephemeris lists May moon data including first and last quarters, new moon, perihelion and apogee timings. It provides rise and set times, illumination values, and phase dates for the month.
Birth and Death Notices From Dunedin and Saumur
Births report Miutenane At Mrs Browns Nursing Home on April 28 a son to Mr and Mrs Milnichcamp. Death notice for Cassax Lat at Lauriston Saumur aged 73 formerly of Dunedin. Memorial verse for Rupert Sayvix who died May 2 1904 aged 52, inscription by wife and family.
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Brown
M. Milnichcamp
Cassax
Lauriston
Saumur
Cassry
Dunedin
Rupert Sayvix
Farmers urge sterilising bones import controls in colony
At a Saturday meeting the Farmers Union forwarded eight motions to the Provincial Conference urging the government to reintroduce sterilising works for imported bones. They warn anthrax risks are rising and demand strict precaution, arguing the second sterilisation step and port inspectors fail to prevent infection.
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Uae
Australia
New Zealand
North Island
India
Cooliea
Local and General News and Obituary Items
Proume Potaroys and Mr M Mahoney of Allanton report planting 110 Northern Stars and potatical tubers, yielding 64 1b of good tubers including a 2lb 1oz specimen. Otago elder Samuel Cusney dies at Lauriston after long government service and Dunedin residence. Primitive Methodist Harvest Festival in progress with Rev G H Mann giving address and music. tea and sale of produce follow with auctioneer H A Lloyd.
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Proume Potaroys
M Mahoney
Allanton
Lauriston
Hangewr
W Marsden
Messrs
Carlisle
J Motson
H A Jloyd
Rheamo cure praised by Wellington tester in testimonial
A Wellington resident Mc W Wolland testifies to Rheamo curing rheumatism and urges others to try Rhaymon claiming relief from rheumatism gout and related ailments. The ad notes daily prices and mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure for colds with bottle prices.
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Tory Street
Wellington
Rheamo
Rhaymon
Forecast and local notices from Ashburton district
Strong winds to gale from north and south, rain probable as glass falls. John MacLachlan arrives by express from the north. Hodgins assumes temporary charge of Lowstiffe District until a permanent view. M Nor man plans bridge construction at Bowyer's Crossing tomorrow. A man behaving oddly near the courthouse is arrested and to appear in Magistrate's Court. Hall sells 28 000 to 29 000 acres of Horhrata Estate, reserving homestead block of 2600 to 3000 acres. Retail Traders' Association calls for 6:30 pm closures May 14 to August 31. Ashburton Hockey Club to face Geraldine with lineup listed.
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Silcock
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Shaga bounty offered by Ashburton Acclimatisation Society
The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society offers two shillings per head for shaga killed in the district. A girls tennis tournament is planned at the High School tomorrow afternoon. An Auckland telegram notes the steamer Korere arrived safely from Gisborne after sheltering in Hinks Bay for three days due to heavy weather. The Dannevirke Advocate reports a Napier ballot prize of £700 for a Weber section winner. A Waikato blight threatens bat areas affecting flax growing. A bullock from Inglewood yielded 34 cartridge cases and a small lead piece. Mr George Tomlinson invites buyers for a blacksmith business sale. G H Carson lists a steam galvanizer for motorists. Ashburton bicycle firms John Orr & Co, Oates & Co, GH Carson, and RD Johnston announce bicycle auction sales next Saturday. Lanrals Poultry Yards offers bargains in Silver Wyandottes and pullets.
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Waikato Argus
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Inglewood
Victoria
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Ashburton
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Meikle case and 1887 conviction under scrutiny by commission
Meikle’s case dominates May hearings as counsel Atkinson disputes the 1887 verdict alleging insufficient evidence and violent conduct. He claims key prosecution witnesses undercut the case while six others contradict a single payed witness. The commission plans ten days of hearings then moves to Wellington.
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Drowning Tragedy Near Huntly Claims Four in Lake Waikare
Accidental capsizing on Lake Waikare near Huntly yesterday left George Turley 25 and Matthew Turbott 24 dead, with bodies unrecovered. Nearby, Folllowing boating party members Farbott and Purley drowned after their flat bottomed boat capsized in a squall. Cole and Farley survived after clinging to the boat for hours.
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Braund seeks review of bank books inspection ruling
Mr Victor Braund has applied for leave to review Mr Justice Cowper's decision refusing leave to inspect the Colonial Bank books. The application will be heard by the senior Judge Edward and Mr Justice Gooper on Saturday. The official liquidator is to be instructed not to destroy the Colonial Bank books.
Ashburton Council Hears NZ International Exhibition Plans
Ashburton Executive Committee met to discuss the New Zealand International Exhibition. The mayor and several councillors debated deputation visits, joint Canterbury exhibit plans, exhibit space charges, insurance, and a separate county display with a focus on country products and home industries.
Ekatere Young Men’s Club Half Year Meeting
The Hakatere Club held its half year meeting in the Cub's rooms on Monday evening with 63 members present. Chairman read a creditable report and balance sheet showing £219 63 2d credit and £100 54 84 more assets than liabilities. Four new committee members were elected and Mr W Childs was thanked for his service. A billiard competition was approved to start Monday the 14th, and a medal prize was offered for nominators of the most new members.
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Ashburton County Rugby Union Debates Match Violations and Referee Plans
The Ashburton County Rugby Union held its weekly meeting chaired by Rev K Whitehouse. The referees reported breaches in a third grade match Springboro v Vakatere played April 26, declaring it void and ordering a replay at Ashburton. A sub-committee was formed to report on an accident scheme. Referees were appointed for several matches including Senior Rakaia v Southern Cross and Old Boys v Hakatere with set start times. A player Rennie of the Uakatere Club was injured and up to 40 shillings may be expended for medical costs if needed.
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Ttwaa
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Springburn
Springboro
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Ashburton
Rakaia
Southern Cross
Pritchard
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Hakatere
Robilliard
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Methven
Baster
Rennie
Uakatare
Baxter
Ashburton Band Holds Annual Meeting Reports Strong Efforts
The Ashburton County Brass Band held its annual meeting with good attendance. President Bullock and officers were elected, noting heaviest year with 40 public engagements and 19 gratis survivals. Net results slightly down from prior year with assets strong and a £68 9s 8d primary receipts split among engagements and concerts.
Supreme Court verdict halts imitation of Sander and Sons extract
In Melbourne the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Sir J Maddens restrained a eucalyptic distillery from passing off its goods as Sander and Sons. The decision held that false commendations and forged testimonials cannot imitate genuine quality. The ruling aims to protect public choice and brand integrity with witnesses confirming the case over three years.
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Sander and Sons
Dudaly
PTI
Supreme Court
Melbourne
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J. Madden
ECM
Mesars Sander and Sons
Sanders
Sender and Sons
Ublic
Supreme Court of Victoria
Weather report from Domain station April observations
Met readings show barometer ranged from 24.3 inches on April 20 to 30.5 inches on April 16. The minimum thermometer peaked at 76.5 on April 20 while the maximum thermometer dipped to 30 on April 24. Rain fell on eight days totaling 3 inches 2 percent points.
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Domain
Golden Hagle Tobaccos In Two Ounce Tins At Local Shops
Promotional note touts Golden Haggle Pobacco in two ounce tins from 4.3 Mount Somers Coal Company New Seam. Claims to be best and clean tobacco for household use. Marketed for bronchial coughs and colds as a remedy with bottle price listed.
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Somers Coal Company
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Petra
Linoleum Reviver Promises Shine for Boots and Furnishings
The improved Linoleum Reviver polishes black and tan boots and linoleum and preserves the Jeather. Obtainable at W. PREDDY'S, sole agent, Ashburton.
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Ashburton
Olympic Games Longshoreman Strike Impacts Buffalo Chicago
Six thousand Longshoremen in Buffalo and three thousand in Chicago participate in a strike affecting Olympic Games shipments. The 400 meter final results show Filgeim of America first, Halewell of Scotland second, Barker of Sydney third, with time 54.2 seconds. A Paris to Havre express wreck leaves the driver and guard dead and several passengers injured. Britain and France agree to move the Northern Nigeria frontier southward, ceding Zinder territory on the Niger below the rapids.
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Mayji
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Nigeria
Zinder
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South Africa Rebels Threaten Deserters and Patriots
Natal Government withdraws reward for Bam basta capture and says rebels will be tried in civil court. Carbinders patrol shells rebels five miles from Ukondhis as Bambaata vows to sjambok and shoot deserters.
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Natal
Bambasta
Ukondhis
Abambaata
Transvaal Natives Demand Poll Tax Reduction and Franchise
The Transvaal natives in Carrtown petition for reduction of the Poll Tax and for extending franchise to them. They state the tax is excessive and seek voting rights.
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Transvaal
Carrtown
Chinese Mining Protest Repatriation Notices Ordered
May 1 1900 London imperial directive posts notices in Rand mines offering repatriation to Chinese workers. The Chamber of Mines protests violation of private contract rights.
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London
JonannrancRe
Chamber of Minea
Germany denies provocation on Turko Egyptian frontier
Germany officially rejects claims it plans trouble along the Turko Egyptian frontier as diplomatic exchanges continue. The denial comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing regional assessments by international observers.
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Buri
Germany
Gapon Papers Routed to Revolutionaries by Lawyer
A report from St. Patrerssire dated May 3 states Father Ganon’s papers reveal a large bank deposit and were sent to revolutionaries by his lawyer. The lawyer asserts Russian secret police murdered Father Gapon to prevent exposure of secrets implicating high officials.
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Rumoured Witte Resignation Stirring St Petersburg Rumors
Persistent reports from St Petersburg say the Czar has accepted Count Witte's resignation. Since his prediction that the Duma would be subservient has proven false, the Courtney have intensified their attacks on him.
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Courtney
Royalty Tours Vesuvius Observatory Visit
On May 1 in Rome King Edward and Queen Alexandra visited the Observatory at Vesuvius guided by Professor Matteucci. They ascended part of the volcano and began their return journey homeward by rail to Rome and overland routes.
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Church leaders urge Whit Sunday prayer for unity
The archbishops of Canterbury and York and the moderator of the Church of Scotland join a clergy appeal urging all Christians to pray on Whit Sunday for reunion. Archbishop Bourne of Westminster expresses sympathy but declines to sign, citing his church’s customs.
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Baikado Receives 46000 Votes at Tokio Display
Tex M reports 46 000 voters attended a Tokio event. A vast display featured cape tract guns illustrating the show.
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Britain and China Sign Adhesion to 1904 Angto-Tibetan Pact
Britain and China sign a treaty on May 7 affirming Ching's adhesion to the Angto-Tibetan Convention of 1904, marking ongoing alignment in Sino imperial affairs and regional policy.
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Great Britain
China
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Guernsey Steamer Courier Sinks After Rock Collision
The vessel Guernsey Steamer Courier returning from Sark struck a rock. Its boiler exploded and the ship sank with nine lives lost.
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Guernsey
Sark
Royal Standard Pills Enter New Zealand Market Amid Demand
Since their launch in New Zealand the Royal Standard Pills have seen growing demand. The pills are now obtainable from diverse sellers across the region, including Ashburton, signaling expanding availability and consumer interest.
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