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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
8
Wheat prices range from 1d to 94d with millings at 2s Bd to 2s 6d. Barley Malling English at 3s 9d to 4s 5d. Cape maize quoted around 5d. Oats, pollard, and onions shown with various shillings and pence. Prices reflect Algerian and local milling terms.
The Chronicle of London suggests the Board of Agriculture build 10 000 cottages at 160 pounds each with 3s 6d weekly rent and acquire land of agricultural value to counter rural depopulation. The May 29 report is dated from London and notes the idea as a remedy for England's problem.
An advertisement extols Hean’s essence as a pure medicinal concentrate to mix with water and sweetening for a pint of cough medicine. Claiming relief for colds, sore throats, and bronchial issues, it promises no boiling or straining and notes cost savings versus ready made mixtures.
A buyer seeks a small farm 10 to 20 acres of rich land. Interested parties should contact for details and pricing options.
Absolute unreserved auction by Ferriman and Co lists horses cattle pigs and farming gear, with terms 10 percent deposit and staged payments. Multiple Ashburton properties offered for sale include town sections, modern residences, suburban homes and farms with terms negotiable and inspection offered.
The fort sits in its native state and lies 17 miles from a developing township railway station and market. It will be leased for five or seven years at a stated rental.
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