Lands Set Aside In Vast Estate Acquisition
In areas of Tand of so extensive an area left in the Estate lately acquired by the Government. The property has several mile.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
4
First Day at Ashburton Meeting Yields Mixed Protests and Reins
The first day saw one protest against Petard in the Trial Handicap, dismissed by stewards. A concert by the Ashburton County Erase Band accompanied brisk wagering with totals of £3377 on the day and £2156 the prior year. Races featured multiple winners including Idesa, Tremualons, Royal Shell, Noreen, and Lupulite amid detailed placings and dividends as spectators noted lively attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petard
Ashburton County Erase
Totalisator
Sufma
Ransonton Hanorear
Adva
Eova
Nicoll
Midasa
Seaton Delaval
Ida
Gyra
H. Price
H. A
Lapland
Idasa
Idesa
Stronghold
Yime
Lagmanor Para
W. C
Rutherford
Royal Artillery
Dyce
Monk
Mashall
Cotton
J. Westerman
Lelie
GA. Pine
Nikoleky
Troutbeck
Melbeck
Amazkura
Outlander
Glory
Madex Leslie
Tremualons
Enelis Roce
Master Leslie
Diva-Tremulons
Englich Roso
Spopinc Haxpicar
PF Hogan
Royal Shell
Regal
Pearl
J P Bryne
J Fairbairn
Wester
N Green
A McKay
Ordnance
Battler
Fairsight
Home Farm
Nor’wester
Diva
Mrnross
Hanorear
Nova
Tuvn
J. Brankin
M Neoraen
Mambrino King
Owuar
T. Drennan
m_ Elsis
Dyts
Tackett
Tarker
Byrs
Imperialism Ser
Directo Gsac
Tracey Wood
Hulogy
Sageses
Abbey Fail
Noreen
Elsie
Prince Randle
General White
Hleie
T'rran Hanpkar
Govs
Westwind
Ganfon
Painy
Sant Rosaleer
Chanca
Pad Wan
Hanopricar
Mr. McKay
Lopin—Ma Belle
Byra
T. Cotton
Silkwah
HA Nnight
Don Orsino
Zetland
Starita
the Seer
Czar Kolokol
Clementize
Jolly Roger
Lupulite
Sitkwob
Don Orevin
Carr Kolokol
Tlarity
Tima
Silkweb
Correcting Viewpoints on Tax at Farmers Union Meeting
Correspondent cites Geo W Leadley arguing the graduated tax is fair when applied to wealth but not when debts are taxed twice. He notes mortgages should not be taxed as they double tax borrower and lender and provides a case study of a land purchase to illustrate perceived unfairness in Land Tax returns.
South Canterbury Boxing Titles Decided At Oddfellows Hall
The South Canterbury boxing championships finished last night at Oddfellows Hall under Ashburton Centre with judges F. J. Grigg and Hutton and referee Mr C. Muir. Two Timaru fighters failed medicals, whiles a bye occurred for R. Mazey and Thompson. Results include Watchhorn defeating Ennis for lightweight, Mazey beating Watchhorn in the final, and titles awarded in featherweight middleweight and light welterweight with Clark Findlay Lloyd and Robertson among winners.
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South Canterbury
Oddfellows
Ashburton
Timaru
R. Mazey
Christchurch
Thompson
Lyttelton
F. J. Grigg
Hutton
C. Muir
Ennis
Watchhorn
Tavo
Tiinal
Rt. Mazey
V. G. Watchhorn
Palmerston N
Soeme
Mazey
Magey
Anl
Farmers' Union Provincial Council Opens in New Plymouth
The annual Taranaki Provincial Conference of the Farmers' Union opened today with sixteen branches represented. Delegates opposed the Land Bill and any plan creating Maori landlordism, while supporting freehold on equitable terms for Native lessees under the West Coast Settlement Reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Taranaki
The
Farmers’ Union
West Coast
Naval Agreement to be published in Britain briefing
In the House of Commons on May 14, Mr Robertson announced an upcoming publication on the Australasian naval agreement. No action will be taken until colonial parliaments assent to proposed changes, and without ratification the 1902 agreement remains in effect until 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Robertson
Admiralty
Sir Joseph and Lady Ward entertain New Zealand guests
In London on May 14 Sir Joseph and Lady Ward hosted about a hundred New Zealanders at the Hotel Cecil. Notable guests included Sir Montague Nelson and Mr Henair Heaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Joseph
Lady Ward
Cecil
Montague Nelson
Henaiker Heaton
Vancouver Service Proposal Aims Fast London Australia Mail Run
New Zealand official W A Sproul discusses a feasible scheme for a fast ocean mail service via Liverpool Quebec Vancouver Auckland. He estimates 25 to 28 knot speeds, 253 knot total route, and a needed annual subsidy around £200000 funded by Canada New Zealand and Commonwealth governments. Conference supports a London Australia service via Vancouver with potential British government subsidy.
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Auckland
W. A. Sproul
New Zealand
Oceanic Company
Liverpool
Quebec
Vancouver
Atlantic
Canada
Pacific
Commonwealth
Sydney
London
Australia
Wall and Stevens Convicted in Christchurch Assault Cases
Supreme Court at Christchurch on May 15 sentenced Michael Wall to one month in prison for assault at Halswell. Ernest Albert Stevens was found guilty of assault with intent to rob and awaits sentence tomorrow. Widith Matheson Mallard was found guilty of wilfully neglecting her infant, with sentence deferred as she remains detoxing from alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Michael Wall
Supreme Court
Halswell
Ernest Albert Stevens
Widith Matheson Mallard
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed By Mrs Bowden
An Ashburton sign advertises Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and backache pains. Mrs Bowden of Christchurch testifies the remedy relieved her ailments, noting imitations exist but preferring the Doan’s formula. Sold by Foster McClellan Up in Sydney or via post, encouraging the reader to ensure the wrapper bears Doan’s signature.
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Timin
Doamn
Mra Rowden
Christchurch
Hampstead
Doan
Asabrrion Drug Co’n Stove
Seecosaban
Sas
Mra Bowden
Aaa
Beckache
Ang
James Doan
Donan
Foster, McClellan Up
Pitt Street
Sydney
N.S.W
Local Industrial Association Backs Tariff Review Plan
After eighteen months the Local Industrial Association sent a government report with recommendations from various bodies. It supports reducing food tariffs such as sugar by 3s per cwt and imposing a 33 1 3 percent tariff on machinery. It also urges higher duties on candles to revive local manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Sudden Death in Wellington Timber Yard
A man about forty died of heart failure after sitting at a Wellington timber yard. He wore seafaring clothes and a discharge document from the steamer Ruapehu named Albert Hillier was found on the body.
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Wellington
Nan
Ruapehu
Wade
Albert Hillier
Moorhouse Avenue Assault Case Verdict
In the case against Hehir alias Smithers for attempted murder of Nellie Jackson, the jury found the prisoner guilty after ten minutes’ retirement. The judge said there were no mitigating circumstances and sentenced the accused to imprisonment with hard labour for life.
Man’s body found in Molyneux River near Beaumont
In Dunedin on May 15 the body of a man was recovered from the Molyneux River near Beaumont. He is believed to be Scott, who reportedly drowned at Cromwell six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Molyneux River
Beaumont
Scott
Cromwell
Arco
Argyle dredge destroyed by fire in Waikaka Valley
The Argyle dredge in Waikaka Valley was totally destroyed by fire just after midnight on Saturday. Principal shareholder is Dr Trudy King, no insurance. Last year the dredge returned about S802 with dividends of £2900. Ten men employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Muay
Argyle
Waikaka Valley
Holler
Trudy King
Federal政府就运费合同提存金提高与释放判决要点
联邦政府对邮报社代表发出通知，要求将履约存款从275000提升至50000英镑因延误。另一方面，一名维多利亚州逃犯据称因未适用逃犯者法而被释放，法官认为该法仅适用于独立英属领地。另有消息称泰勒克斯因企图杀害警察局长被判十年监禁。
NZ Lawn Tennis Refutes Charges Against Canterbury Association
The New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association management committee held an enquiry into accusations by the New Zealand Times alleging secret commissions and under value trophies. The committee unanimously found the charges completely refuted and blamed misapprehension by the informant to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
The
New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association
New Zealand Times
Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association
Improving the Yield of Wheat in Victoria
Victorian Department of Agriculture official Mr F Lee urged farmers and agricultural societies to create experimental plots to boost wheat yields. He outlined three cultivation methods, fertiliser trials, and new wheat varieties to improve gluten content, flour strength, and colour, noting shifts in soil nitrogen response and the potential for cross-breeding and systematic milling tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Victorian Chamber of Agriculture
Lee
Dart’s Imperial
Silver King
Sussex
Tarragon
London
Victoria
Dart
New South Wales
No-License Debate Presses Otago Abolition Moves
Speaking before the Council of Churches Mr A B Adams urged removal of abuses. He cited beer shops on the Invercargill border and a new brewery boundary. Invercargill lauded no license while Oamaru and Ashburton businessmen praised prohibition gains. A Otago No-License Committee was approved for June convention and a petition to Parliament to abolish licenses in Otago Nelson and Marlborough was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Council of Churches
Adams
Temperance Committee
Invercarpill
Invercargill
Oamaru
Ashburton
Otago
Nelson
Marlborough
Laviss Tailors Show New Kaispoi Drose and Jacket Tweeds
Denighead and Berryman present the up to date Cadion tailor outfit with gold medal winning patterns from the Exhibition. Ladies seeking stylish dresses or coats will find neatly made, well fitted garments in the appealing colorings and designs on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laviss
Cearon
Measre Denighead
Berryman
Cadion’ Tattara
Caslguray & Bagpe
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Rowlock
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Aleco
Flarness
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D. Thomas
ACME
British-New Zealand Meat and Produce Company, Ltd
Trabove Company
H LB. Reser
Walter Pickles
West Street
W. Anderson
Saddier & Barness
Lawe
Walter Prouges
Wert
Steeat Ashburton
Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd
Messra Kerr Bros
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Triangle
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Ave
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