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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 09, 1907

Page

4

Massey Addresses Cheviot On Land Bill Controversy

Mr Massey M H E leader of the Opposition visited Cheviot to meet settlers and spoke at the Town Hall on the land question. A hearty vote of thanks was passed for his address as the crowd pressed for option tenancy. Massey pledged to fight until every Crown settler has the right of option. He warned the bill would not pass while he remained in Parliament. He returned to Wellington that night.

Massey M.H.E Mwaur Hig Apaeak Alassey Masaey Wellington Lilke Fism New Zealand Tesean Britain Messrs Jfowlds Laurenson

Embezzling Solicitor Henry Stratton Suspended in NZ

Henry Stratton formerly of Greytown faced embezzlement of trust funds. Justice Cooper heard the matter and made a rule nisi. the court suspended him and directed the rule to be made absolute, with the Court of Appeal to consider at its next sittings.

Southern Cross defeats Methven in junior football match

A Domain Oval match yesterday afternoon saw Southern Cross beat Methven 18 to nil after a lively second half. Southern Cross led 5 0 at halftime, with tries by H Smith and W Veel and goals by Melenzie and W Mackenzie adding to the score. Methven attacks were repelled as Southern Cross dominated the second spell.

Domain Oval Methven Southern Cross Southern Cored Tay Atr Geo Ucds Aickenzie Sterhven Marks H. Smith W. MclKenzie W. Veel Melenzie Methuou

Hawke's Bay Autumn Meeting Opens With Record Attendance

At Hastings May 8 the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club autumn meeting opened with a record crowd. Results list multiple divisions with winners such as Londtanos Hunputs-Te Aira 1 and Waratah 3, margins from a length to two lengths, times around 3 28, and various winning dividends. The programme featured leading horses Contender and Volum among multi-event results and a winning double paying 36 pounds 8 shillings.

Hastings Hawke's Bay Timex Bureery-Morisrty Oxton Comedian Fine Diva Porancanay Harpicar Lady Auoia Loftus Tima Sir Tristram Chatterer Karanuv Uvavites Pushtal Levant Gold Seal Dil King Stratheon Gauze Dive Autums Ohanpivar—Karavake de Witte Pantaloon Divye Doubisa Volum

Australian and foreign market grain prices May 8

Commercial telegrams list wheat flour oats barley maize bran pollard potatoes onions and butter with bid ranges from Syoner Metzourne and Averatoy. Prices show variations by market and quality, noting broker differences and regional quotations.

Syoner

Livestock Market Brims With Prices at Addington Sale

At Addington live stock market on May 8 a large yarding and strong demand kept prices firm. Fat cattle and prime sheep held value. store cattle scarce. veal calves and pigs sold well. dairy cows reached up to £8 2s 6d. Multiple buyers and named sellers posted results, with heavy-weight steers and light-weight heifers achieving notable rates.

Clmistchurch Addington D. Rutherford Leslie Hills G. Rutherford Hawarden A. Wirding Lansdowne

Geraldine Stock Market Sheep Prices Report

Attendees filled the Geraldine market as sheep prices surged with fat lambs trading up to 14s 4d and ewes at varied rates. Store lambs, bred animals, and workers showed broad price ranges, while cattle entered with a mix of cows and young stock, totaling 0 enterers.

Geraldine Tive Lia Lis Owe Fia Wothera Brindecow

Burnside Stock Market May 8 Prices Slump Amid Mixed Yardings

At Dunedin on May 8 a heavy sheep yarding met with waning demand from buyers. Private ordinaries fell 1s to 1s 6d per head with inferior sorts hard to sell. Wethers and ewes ranged in price with best quality lambs and cattle showing limited demand and notable declines from previous rates.

Dunedin

Tramway Trouble In Auckland Arbitration Court

Mar Scott argues the tramway workers’ pay demands stem from a political Wellington agreement before the general election. He says the proposal would cost £6,000 extra a year and alter conditions, creating nationwide discontent. He notes strained relations between the Auckland Tram Company and workers since the strike.

Auckland Mar Scott Wellington House of Representatives New Zealand Dunedin Auckland Sram Company

Puriconchial Gough Takes Woods Front Poppermint Cure

Puriconchial Gough seizes Woods front in a pivotal poppermint cure. Officials report decisive move securing a 64 score indicating strong progress.

Puriconchial Gough Woods

Land question and unearned increment debate in New Zealand

Southbridge letter cites land nationalisation and unimproved value arguments. It argues land should not be freely granted to private owners, criticises single tax and socialist plans, and warns of potential tax shifts harming rural landowners while praising private land gains from development. May 4 1907.

New Zealand Anul Myr Me- Nab

Sir W Lyne Addresses Sheffield Workers and Chamber Meeting

Sir W Lyne received an ovation from Sheffield workers and spoke to a large Chamber of Commerce gathering at Cutlers Hall. He urged Britain to import wheat from Australia at low prices, criticized moonshine about the dear loaf, and urged protective duties to boost British machinery, noting Australia would aid Britain in naval needs.

W. Tyne Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Cutlers’ Hall Alia Great Britain W. Dayne Australia Herseif Motherland

Doans Backache Kidney Pills Publicized In Ashburton

Ashburton citizens testify to relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan s Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Alexander states seven years of pain eased after a course, with no recurrence. The testimonial notes pills sold at 3s each and available by mail from Poster McClellan and Co Sydney.

Pew Ashburton Nore Aml Alexander Aboove Street Ashbur Dean Ashburton Drug Company Alexander Tore Doan Dorn McClellan and Co Sydney

Davis Tailor-Made Costumes Draw Attention at Exhibition

Davis Tailor-made costumes gain popularity as craftsmen Craighead and Berryman showcase the New Kaiapoi Dress and Jacket Twoeds in vibrant colourings that won a Gold Medal. Elegant, well-fitted dresses and coats attract ladies seeking stylish attire.

Davis Mecers Craighead Berryman

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