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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
3
Lord Selborne bids farewell to Natal volunteer infantry urging unity among whites to preserve social order. He warns that whites must stand firm, be merciful in victory, and show resolve when facing black crowds.
May 18 report from Gululand notes Walter in Mbitze assisting feeding for Bambaati women and children. Balo rebels push toward Nkandhle while Bambaata with an impi plans to join Sigamundi near Nkandhle.
A May 18 letter from Me Keir Hardis, written to a Zul u cor respondent in Edinburgh, states no native rising has occurred and condemns the killings as unarmed natives butchered. The Liberal Government is criticized for inaction and silence, expressing shame at the atrocity.
A report from May 19 states Herbert Hynes of Sydney was murdered near Durban last month. It is believed a maudlin condition led to his death by stone and beating. A rickshaw puller is held on suspicion. Hynes was a horse trainer employed by WN Willis. A second item notes a High Court decision on bank guarantor liability and the statute of limitations in a loan case for a corporation, clarifying that guarantors pay only the debt portion on demand and that limits did not begin for the whole debt at that time.
On May 19 at Takapuna attendance is strong for the opening day. Races feature Marwen Hurozs-Silicia winning by eight lengths with divisions paying £2 6s and £2 1s. Marpen-Bromide takes first with Lunetta second and Hill flower third. Sor-Stepney, Fretwork, War cloud also run. another close finish with a neck margin.
Michael Sullivan aged 76 died in hospital from shock after attempting to drown himself in the river. An inquest found no clear motive and returned a verdict of suicide.
Oates and Co Burnett Strat offer all salvage rubber goods from the Dunlop Co Christchurch fire sale. Tyres bicycles pram outfits wringer rollers golf grips and more are priced plainly at salvage rates at Burnett Street availability includes bicycle and motor tyres and related items.
At the mart there was a moderate attendance with fair entry and medium prices. Roosters sold from 1s to 4s per pair, hens from 1s 6d to 23s 4d and 2s 7d, three silver Wyandotts at Seeash. Pigs: stores 10s8d, porkers 48s9d each. Wheat 9s 8d, barley seed peas 12s 6d a bag, tomatoes 83d a lb. Sundrias also brought fair prices.
Mr Henry Stephenson notes fair attendance and entry with improved prices at last week's sale. Poultry ranged with roosters 22 9d to 8d per pair, hens to 6s 10d, ducks 25.90 to 8 2d, Wyandotte roosters 4s 8d each. Pigs included weaners 25 3d to 4s 6d, stores 6s, 63 6d to 4s 9d, porkers 17s 3d to £1 1s. Produce saw potatoes 10s 6d, cabbage 14s, swedes 2s 6d, wheat 11s per bag, onions batch. Sundries sold at late rates.
Letter to the editor argues against extinguishing the annual Ashburton Show and predicts an Autumn Show in 1907. The writer warns the move harms local tradesmen, breeders, and farmers and calls for a new meeting to reinstate the current year's show.
A fragmented catalog of food and household items lists items such as Mild Care Hawa and Finest Lard, factory butter, and various blacking and polishing products. The excerpt mentions dried fruits and multiple brand names, with prices interspersed in the text.
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