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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 21, 1906

Page

2

Substantial Wakanui Plains Land For Sale Listings

Auctions and farm sales advertised for Wakanui Plains area. Includes Staveley Farm of 156 acres, Jabez Ellen's farm 158 acres with road access, Henry Hunt selling 103 acres 35 perches opposite Greenatrest School, and a corner section at Cass and South Streets offering 4 acres. Apply Fr Ferriman for details and inspections.

Jabez Ellen Abie Price Ferriman Henry Hunt Greenatrest School

Private Sale of Nurseryman’s Went Worth Property and Stock

On account of James Forter a nurseryman in Allenton Ashburton selling a going concern with 4 acres of first class land and a large stock of ornamental trees shrubs roses forest trees bulbs and cuttings plus a modern seven room dwelling with bath dairy washhouse conservatory water supply windmill and outbuildings. Includes 9 acres adjoining with a two room cottage and stables plus 7 acres near Allenton School ready for cropping or building sites. Full particulars and price on application.

James Forter Allenton Ashburton Wanganul Argo Algo Allenton School

Live Stock Insurance Agent Seeks Proposals and Rates

A district agent for Ashburton County offers adaptable live stock insurance with large limits. For full particulars and premiums write RB Y Ferguson, land and estate agent.

Ashburton Ferguson

Insurance advertisement for low rate coverage by Ferguson agent

Tam, acting as district agent for a company, offers to write insurance at the lowest rates. Coverage listed includes live steak fire with all risk clauses, accident and sickness personal text, employers liability, and mortgage indemnity. BY Ferguson, land and estate agent.

Tam Ferguson

Moon Phases and Sun Dates for May Highlight

The note lists May Moon phases and sun times with first quarter at 4.2 a.m. Last quarter at 6.33 p.m. New Moon on the 23rd. Apogee and perigee details are included with scattered numerals.

Mail schedules for Ashburton via San Francisco

The next Unified Kingdom mail routed through San Francisco will not depart Ashburton until July 8. The first United Kingdom mail via San Francisco is due in Ashburton on June 2.

Unified Kingdom San Francisco Ashburton United Kingdom San Fransisco

Market Report from London on Wool Trade Conditions

A London market note dated May 1 8148 reports strong wool prices with prices well maintained. By May 20 192 45 bales catalogued and 126 981 bales sold. the Mateonga clip realized 12 cents and Scott 1id per pound.

London

Beef market report from Shaap-W North Island and River Plate

Frozen meat market data from Shaap-W North Island listing beef grades and prices with ox fore and hind cuts, and River Plate values. Beef ranges noted from 180 to 220 Iba fair average quality. Some items unchanged with Canterbury and New Zealand references.

London North Island Canterbury New Zealand River Plate

Britain and Russia Move Toward a Defensive Alliance

The pabegrams suggest Britain and Russia near a semi official treaty securing Asiatic possessions and shaping their positions. A new British Russian understanding would unsettle Germany, ease fears of German aggression, and potentially stabilize European and Asian politics after long unsettled tensions.

Berlin Britain Russia Rnesia Getain France British Statuamento Warda Rusia Spectator Persian Gulf Japan Far East Europe Germany East India

Local News Briefs From Weertx and Springburn

The Ashburton market report notes the usual weekly stock sale at the Asburton yards. Fire destroyed a seven room Cameron Street house. three firemen moved the manual engine due to no horse. Obituary records Mr Joseph Ferguson of Springburn aged 74 after 40 years in the area. A singing evangelist sermon at Baring Square drew large crowds with a Laodicean message. Woods peppermint cough syrup advertised at 6d to 2s 6d per bottle.

Weertx Asburton Feisco Ashburton Sall Francisco Wearnee Edwin Wires Gaia Joseph Ferguson Springbuen Mel Cullen Ferguson Dunedin Springburn George Kidd George Giddings Mizeron Sarvrone J. H. Stephen S Sarvices Baring Square Laodicesa Stephens

Liquor search ends oddly amid town visit

Police conducted a Saturday evening search of premises within town limits for contraband liquor but the report notes the expedition may have been inconclusive. The rest of the issue covers farming yields, a property sale near Winchester, a drunkenness case, parish meeting notes, and local entertainments and public notices.

Looxina

Rheumo proves gout cure claims by Eketahuna hotel proprietor

Mr F D Peeling of the Temperance Hotel at Eketahuna endorses Rheumo as a quick effective cure for gout and rheumatism. He reports no gout after keeping it in the house and urges others to try it, noting prices of 6d and 4s 9d a bottle.

Rheumo F D Peeling Eketahuna Peeling Rhenmo

Farmers union meets to discuss Seddon tariff plan

A large Farmers' Union gathering in Reoma heard Mr GW Leadley address tariff reform and the Seddon plan. Speakers warned of lobbying and rising land taxes while urging vigilance and a committee to monitor the Tariff Bill through the House.

Farmers’ Union P. Association Reoma GW Leadley Mreadley Seddon Walpole United States Sahray Gamahal Ennoy I'radis and Labour Conference London Leadley Wellington Mer Seddon Speskar New Zealand J.C 'N Grigg Chamberlain Cecil Rhodes England Viogland Ismarek Germany Studholme Britain

Brief News From The South Island And Surrounds

In Clutha leader fashion a turnip winter reading inquiry and sheep payments up to 244 and 3d per week are noted. Hawora district reports an epidemia of atrangles among horses. A Dunedin telegram says Ma hanoista ba placed in Australian runs, with three trips monthly Sydney to Lyttelton. Richard Butler Riversdale yields 67 bushels wheat per acre. Clinton dairy factory prospects near. Of 260 town requirements 230 guaranteed. McClurg jeweller Burnett Street advertises sale closing Saturday. urging early calls. Mayfield correspondent notes James Costorie imports oil engine and shearing machine for two men, using it satisfactorily. he ships across farms and profits. Timaru Boxing Association Championships set for Theatre Royal June 21-22. entries via Mr FC Watou Timaru by June 14.

Hawora Dunedin Sydney Lyttelton Richard Butler Riversdale Clinton LS McClurg Jewellar Burnett Street Jesson Qn Saterday Nest Teachig Purchesars

San Francisco Earthquake Reflections and Family Notices

Mr Rudolph Friedlander and associates in San Francisco learned of heavy property losses by mail while Mrs Mitchell, in town, recounts experiences during the quake. She notes the Fristo future visitors will see a very changed city and that hardships reported are not exaggerated.

Rudolph Tfriedlander San Francisco J Mitchell Mra Mitchell Fristo Gable

Seddon Arranges New Zealand News for Australian Papers

Mr Seddon in Australia has secured publication of more New Zealand news. He met yesterday with the Japanese Consul about a direct service with the East. The Consul approved the Government's plan. A fort nightly service could run between New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Java, and Japan with favorable reception in commercial circles.

Sypnzy Seddon New Zealand Consu Haet Singapore Hong Kong Java Japan

British torpedo boat capsizes off Damiatta

Torpedo boat Number 56 capsized while towed by the cruiser Arrogant off Damiatta. Seven crew members are drowned. United Pros Association and telegraph rights are noted in copyright lines.

United Presa Association United Pros Association Flestine Telegraph—Copyright

Apollinarig Mineral Water Works Owner Names Heir Bequest

May 18 Mr Edward Steinkooff proprietor of the Apollinarig Mineral Water Works left 81 247 000 empowering his daughter to bequeath the sum to charities. Received May 21 10 244 in Mr Steinkopf empowered his daughter to bequeath a million of the total fortune to charities.

Lowney Edward Steinkooff Apollinarig Mineral Water Works London Steinkopf

Stratford Essex Fire Kills Six In Aptartment Blaze

A May 18 fire at an Atenement in Stratford Essex killed a family of six across three generations. Neighbors and a rescuer family attempted to save the victims, showing notable bravery during the blaze.

Loudon Atenement Stratford Essex

Lightning outbreak kills fifteen at Austrian church funeral

A thunderbolt struck a funeral party in a church in Austria’s Silesia region on May 19, killing fifteen and injuring or incapacitating thirty three others.

Vienna Austria Silesia

Sir Joseph Ward Plans US Trip for Postal Pact and Wireless Inquiry

Sir Joseph Ward will stay in New Zealand for a month before traveling to the United States to pursue a postal treaty and investigate wireless telegraphy. The visit aims at arranging agreements and gathering information on new communications technology.

Lonnox Sir Joseph Ward United States

House Votes 2.9 Million for Battleship Upgrade

The House of Representatives in Washington votes 2.9 million dollars to upgrade a battleship to surpass the Dreadnought in fighting power. This action underscores military modernization plans amid rising naval tensions.

House of Repressntatives Washington

Brown Boots Sale Marks Big Consignment at Stock's Blue Boot Store

A long awaited clearance of men’s brown boots is offered at steep discounts. The Brown Boots sale features high grade samples priced at 1s 6d per pair, with a total consign ment mark down at Stock’s Blue Boot Store on Surrey Street.

Brown’s Men’s Brown Boota Cort Stosk’s Blue Boot Suryett Streat

Farmers Seek Return of Marked Advertisements in The Guardian

At a Farmers' Union meeting led by Mr W T Lill, John Lambie urged a petition urging auctioneers to place stock sale ads in the Maru Guardian as well. The motion to defer the petition passed 18 to 17, with plans for a joint meeting on June 9 with auctioneers and the Guardian publisher to discuss postal and advertising practices affecting farmers.

Harding Hey theFarmers’ Union Leadley Mr Harding Mr. Harding Farmers’ Union New Zealand Lemble Geadley Lambie Farm Labourers’ Union Merkent W ‘T Lill John Lambie Gale Farmera Crog Studholme Itv Guardian Daily Éraning Ove Chapman Mc Lill Stndholme Mar Hoe Lyttelton ‘Times And Star Christchurch Kyle Dorsey Overdale Mais and Guardian

Inquest Links Tram Fatality to Accident at Kent Terrace

An inquest into the death of Katherine Theresa Chynoweth from a tram crash at Kent Terrace found death was the result of a pure accident. The verdict absolves blame and notes no misconduct.

Dunedin William James Moaray Mearns

Young Man Charles McIntyre Found Dead in Bed

Charles McIntyre, living with his uncle at Digbys Bridge, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He had been in Ashburton Saturday night and appeared in good health before retiring. Dr Boyd treated him six weeks ago but the coroner did not certify. an inquest was held this afternoon.

P.M. Cavaca W. Barris Primitive Methodist Church Holman Hunt Gantlaman Christchurch Christ Massupon Weataam Ashburton West Count Seddon Charles McIntyre Digby’s Bridge Boyd Helé

Sander and Sons win suit over eucalyptus extract purity

In Melbourne, Chief Justice Sir J Madder presided as Meiers Sander and Sons secured a ruling against a rival eucalyptus distiller for passing off their product. The court barred imitation of Sander and Sons’ Genuine Eucalyptus Extract and ordered costs. Public notice urged protection against counterfeit claims and directed purchases toward the official extract.

Sander Supreme Court Melbourne J Madder, Kcmg Ey A . Meiers Sander Sander and Sons Sanders Supreme Court of Victoria

Also Mentioned on This Page

St Ou Geo. Jesson D. Stock, FF Wes Et Ladd Gysciges Craighead & Berryman Talors Euges West Street N.Z Wessthebs Aca Ashion G. Hefford & Co Wakanui Plains I Ferriman Staveley Greenstreet Farm Fr. Ferriman CASS F. Fesriman Hekero Settlement I. O'dallivan FB. Ferriman Kky Ferguson R V. Ferguson Live Stock General Insurance Company Yorkshire Insurance Co Geraldine Orar Tothosa Post Office BY. Ferguson UY Ore & Coo Andrew Orr & Co, Ltd Halma’s Studios Fieh Commercial Deatiel Frerevson Mra Cullen Josaen Fercuson H. Gresham Yavelaak Street Frank Curtis P.D.C Howra BY Tsing Epnonos Fanxi Stayfeld Parwarn Naval We.c.a. Timaro W. Chapman Winchester Michel Guerin Cavassavess Baring Nquara H. Davis Fouhy Mount Somwend Panret Mount Somera Thoreday Vidtor HE. N. Blakieton Mise Baker Hutchison Whyte McIntosh William Anderson Doamarie Great Britain Jones’a Waunina Clement Wragge Marconi H. M.& Pioneer Eeo Temuka Seon Tomeka Women’s Christian Temperance Union Miss Jackson Saundera Junal W.C.T.U F. W. Preddy Sole Avant Addressly M. G. W. Leadley Timayva San Francises Mr Seddon Australia United Press “Association” By Eleoteia Telegraph Court OF Justice
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