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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
4
The extensive property borders the Greenfield Estate recently acquired by the Government and features several miles of frontage to the Clutha river with river steamboat service to Balclutha, located seven miles from the...
Large attendance at Methven stock sale hears prices by class. Cattle and sheep sold broadly on par with Ashburton market, with lambs especially brisk at varied rates. Wriedlander Bros Ltd sold four stacks of oat shearer and six tons of cut meal cloth on account of J Batty.
A clearing sale conducted by Mr D Thames in Methven on Wednesday offered a full clearance of entry stock and sundries. Prices ranged from Horats two year olds at 22 to 28 pounds to four year olds at 38 52 pounds, with aged stock up to 23 pounds. Light cab unbroken priced at 15 pounds. Implements included Double Burcow plough 15 pounds, six leaf rake barrows 5 and 1 10s, dray and frame 9 pounds, drill 23 pounds, portable whare 25 pounds, plus numerous sundries at market value.
At the Geraldine saleyards on Wednesday buyers sold more than capacity. Lambs dominated the sale with numerous large lots and prices ranging from 14s 2d to 18s 9d. Wethers ewes and store stock also brought varied bids as lines moved on the road.
Samuel Hordern told the Arbitration Court that his firm’s yearly turnover was about two million pounds. He said wages total about ten to twelve thousand pounds every fortnight and bonuses to salesmen reach six to eight thousand pounds annually, with twenty five thousand pounds distributed among department heads each year.
The Oceanic Company will withdraw from the Sydney to San Francisco service with offices to close by June 30. Sydney manager Mr Jones said directors ordered disposal of all local property and winding up operations, citing failure of the Skips Subsidy Bill and recent steamship troubles as causes. The Sydney assets include a coal link, coal stock, and office fittings.
A May 28 meeting in Nelson drew a large crowd including clergy and citizens to condemn the mayor and council for firing City Surveyor Henderson without an inquiry. Protesters urged rescinding the council’s resolution and demanded an impartial tribunal before judgment. Over a thousand attended, many outside the theatre.
A Otago Employers Association meeting in Dunedin reports alarm at Court rulings in the felt hatters trade that require a full week's pay. The secretary notes the trend toward weekly employment and asks the New Zealand Employers Federation to arrange concerted action to shield industries from added burdens.
Marer Craighead and Berryman present the New Kaiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweed in varied colourings. The Galerie Medal winner in the Exhibition is noted. Ladies may visit the up to date Tailors Shop for garb and fittings at 23rd and 4a 6d.
An early 20th century tale highlights farewell thoughts of a gifted writer. The story centers on Carmichael a minister and Sturrock an ironmaster at St Jude's Church. As death nears their dialogue reveals views on mortality faith and family values within a religious life.
A Fortnightly Review excerpt decries fashion's grip on both sexes. It lampoons top hats, wardrobes, and the social pressure to conform, while lamenting wasted time and money on appearance. It notes women’s pockets and men's burdens in daily errands as symbols of sartorial tyranny.
The Sydney Morning Herald denounces Arthur Train’s The Prisoner at the Bar and portrays New York criminal practice as corrupt and manipulative. It cites biased jury selection, delaying tactics, and the wealthy using legal devices to escape punishment while the poor suffer harsh arrests and treatment.
Dr Owen reports a Fitzroy child fell seriously ill from imitations of Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypts Extract. A lady swore in a statutory declaration of cruelty from another imitation. The Supreme Court of Victoria restrained imitators and ordered costs. The genuine extract is scientifically tested and endorsed. Mallory Root Store displays boots and shoes with low prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
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