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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 19, 1906

Page

4

New Zealand Banquet Honors Mr Seddon in Australia

The New Zealand community staged a grand banquet and reception for Mr Seddon with guests from the New South Wales Cabinet and notable figures like Mr Bullen. Apologies came from Alr Deakin and Sir W. Lyne as Mr Seddon defended imperial unity and racial purity while planning more New Zealand news for the Australian press.

Henry Parkes John McDonald Canada Seddon New Zealand Carruthers

Frisco Earthquake Factor in Panama Canal Recommendation

The Panama Canal project in New York on May 18 weighs a sea level canal as a wartime passage. Earthquake risk and enemy explosives could damage locks, making a sea level route more serviceable for warships. Estimated extra cost reaches sixty million dollars.

Youk Frisco Panama

Lords vote blocks Labour Bill on alien import during strike

The House of Lords rejected the second reading of the Labour Party bill by 96 to 24, barring importation of aliens under contract during a labour dispute. Viscount Ridley claimed the bill aided trade unions while the government pressed a broader Trade Disputes Bill granting wide powers beyond existing law.

London House of Lords Labour Party Commons Viscount Ridley Siil

Doan's Dinner Pills Advertised For Digestive Health

An Australian old advertisement promotes Doan's Dinner Pills as a gentle thorough remedy for indigestion and constipation. It argues nourishment depends on digestion, lists symptoms, and notes the product is sold by chemists or via Foster M. Clellan Co. in Sydney with a price and a three word slogan Born's Dinner Pills.

Doan Foster M.clellan Co Pitt Street Sydney Born

Privit sale and leasehold properties listed

Real estate firm offers private sale and leasehold properties and invites inquiries. They announce a property register with listings in Canterbury Otago Southland and the North Island and promise inspections on request.

Canterbury Otso Southland North Teland

Local Auctioneers Offer Stock Market Services

We are represented by Licensed Auctioneers at stock markets across the district and North Canterbury and manage private or auction sales of all stock classes. Our branches extend to neighbouring counties ensuring prompt service. We offer cash advances on stock placed with us and handle farm or station accounts.

North Canterbury Powys

National Mortgage and Agency Co of NZ Limited

A brief section notes the National Mortgage and Agency Co of New Zealand Limited as a corporate entity. It outlines its registration status and basic business designation within a historical financial notice context. The entry emphasizes the company's legal identity and rural market role.

National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd National Mortgage & Agency Co. of Nz, Limited

Private Sheep Property Sale in Waimate District

Private sale offers 38746 acres in Waimate District with 746 acres under quitivation and rest in tunsack, divided into 8 paddocks. Buildings include 7 roomed home chaff house loose box two stalls stable trap hones yards. Carriga 1 sha3 per acre at £4 per acre with easy terms. strong value rise expected.

Waimate Tunsack

Properties for Sale in Otago by Dalgety Co Limited

A long list of Otago pastoral properties for sale or lease. Listings include 227 acres in Clubbha District with 6 room house and farm buildings at £8 per acre or £30 yearly rent. Tokonui Estate 8138 acres with multiple allotments. Leases of 60,006 acres and 80 acre freehold with sheep and cattle carrying capacity. dairy farm and grazing properties near Tokonui, Palmerston, Milton, Waitahune and Clutha districts. Prices and terms vary. many potential investments described as first class with substantial stock and improvements.

Clubbha Balclutha Ctanomomentation Ashburton Forks Hinds Wills Street Alford Forest Road Burnett Street Acre Wellington Street Hampstead

Wool sales race to top prices at May 18 fair

Lou Mercial reports strong wool market competition on May 18 with the highest prices yet paid for fleece. Trade activity centers on the wool pens as buyers chase top offers.

Sonpay

Frozen Meat Market reports weak prices for lamb and mutton

A London cable dated May 10 notes continued demand for frozen lamb but weak prices. Mutton demand is poor with prices also weak. Quoted lamb ranges include Canterbury and North Island grades at 46d heavy 43 1, and mutton at 33d for heavy and light in various regions.

Curistoun Rch Messre Dilgaty and Co London North Island Navy

Timaru Grain Market May 18 Wheat Prices and Offerings

From Our Own Correspondent Triarc reports Timaru grain market firm with scarce offerings of quality. Tuscan Velvat Redchat Seconds fowl wreat oats Gartons Danish Derwents Potatoes Up-to-Dates prices on trucks and tracks at country stations. Derwents £3 10s, 410 rer ton.

Triarc

Ashburton Market Report May 1908 Wk Ending May 18

The grain harvest shows a sharp drop in offerings as most stock is held by merchants and mills. Demand remains in excess of supply with prices firm. oats stocks are tight with farmers selling through winter, and seed quality is scarce. Quotations show Canadians 2s 1d, Gartons and Dung lalkd to 2s, Daniel 1s 10d, with tonic bid at 57s 6d amid tighter markets.

Ashburton Wek Gartons Dung Daniel

Patents Applied For May Week Ended 9th Reported

Messrs Galdwin and Raynard report patents filed in the week ending May 9 for improvements in many devices. Names include Crichton Williams Dunedin Barker Featherston Qupertier Nelson Heidemar Bate stow Downey Jackson and others with claims from New Zealand Australia and Victoria.

Messra Galdwin Raynard Attormaye Weallington Canterbury A Ho Hart Gloucester Street Christchurch A Crichton W Williams Dunedin EF Barker Featherston John Barker H Qupertier Baldwin and Rayward Potent Agente Wellington

Child's Night Cough Cited as Great Peppermint Cure

A report notes a child with a hacking cough at night found relief after using Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Bubtia lists price points 1e 6d and 28 5d for the remedy. The note reflects early advertising claims in a historical market page.

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