Ashburton Show Enjoys Mixed Weather and Strong Attendance
The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association reported a thirty first annual show with favorable weather inside sheltered grounds. Attendance reached about 6000, up 500 from last year, while gate receipts hovered around £196 2s 6d. President Mr T Blackley and secretary Mr J B Christian were praised for their leadership and efficient work managing the exhibition.
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Bee Transferring Demonstration At People’s Day
The Department of Agriculture demonstrated transferring bees from box hives to frame hives with bees lent by Mr B Funge. Inspector W J Bray showed a method that uses upside down boxes and a brief beat to move bees into the new hive. The Wool-Classification competition drew a crowd as 26 sheep were judged on spinning quality, with Ty Kennedy and others placing in several classes. A driving competition and a leaping match for horses were held, with prizes listed and a long prize list for miscellaneous exhibits from local firms and associations.
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Butter Fat Test at Show Reveals Top Exhibitors
A detailed butter fat test at the show lists exhibitors and results led by T McDowell and Miss M Moriarty with fat percentages and weights. Captain Folgin notes southerly winds, probable fog, and colder weather forecast for the area.
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Letter on Ashburton seat candidates in 1908 election
A political correspondence from Windermere and Wellington discusses candidate Nosworthy Maslin and David Jones for Ashburton. The letter warns Jones risks farmer votes due to a labor dispute and suggests he may fare better in a district with fewer farmers.
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Where is the Presumption Letter to the Editor 1908
Robert B. S. Hammond defends open air meeting plan against accusations from Mr Hughes of the L.V.A. organizer. He states dates October 7 letter fixing Ashburton meetings for November open air strategy, notes prior decision to reach larger crowds, disputes alleged threat and quotes 1908 timing. He asserts no threat existed and that meetings were scheduled to avoid clashes with another event.
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Neighbours' Quarrel and Local Civil Trials
In Winslow Alice Mekvor was convicted for abusive words toward Louisa Allen with costs set at £2 15s 6d. A separate case Louisa Allen v Isabella Mekvor was dismissed. William Edward Bond faced multiple cattle trespass charges, with fines and costs totaling several pounds. Other civil actions between Hallenstein Bros., Oates and Co., Craighead and Co., Reid and Gray, and Rt. Hyde & Co. concluded with various default judgments and payments. One maintenance arrears case led to one month imprisonment.
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T. Moore Dynes
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Public Revenue and Expenditure Report of Dominion
Wellington reports a quarterly balance of £396,184 from a start of £422,902. Revenue for the period reached £2,088,521 with expenditures at £2,065,299, a surplus of £26,718 less revenue year over year by £6,558 and expenses up £455,448. Notable rises include interest £59,158, pensions £21,754, railways £195,81, education £17,285.
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Wellington motorist fined for excessive speed
Lynn McKelvie was fined £3 on each of two charges of driving a motor car at excessive speed in Wellington on November 4.
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Special Train Leaves Wellington for Trunk Line Celebrations
The party of 100 including Sir Joseph Ward and the Hon W Hall Jones left Wellington on the trunk line celebrations train at ten tonight. Citizens of Wellington and many Parliament members are aboard.
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Fire destroys three houses in Martinborough
Police report a morning fire in Martinborough destroyed three houses occupied by Messrs King Hallet and Borne. Total damage estimated at £1600 with £900 insured.
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Millar Leaves Dunedin for Wellington for Cup Week
The Hon J A Millar departed Dunedin this afternoon for Wellington via Christchurch and will return on Thursday. Lord Plunket and staff rode the afternoon express north to attend the New Zealand Cup meeting tomorrow and a King's Birthday dinner is planned in Christchurch Monday evening. A Spiral Pipe Company telegram notes 30 inch mains for the Wainui dam project and 24 inch mains for Auckland water works.
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Ashburton Electorate Meeting Announced
The notice lists meetings in Wellowby at 6.30 and Farmington at 8.15 p.m on Thursday the 12th with front seats reserved for ladies.
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School Events Schedule Listed for Local District
Hinds School hosts events tonight Friday while Wakanuil School meets Saturday November 7. Longreach Station holds activities Monday November 9 and Lismore School schedules events Tuesday November 10.
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Christchurch Custom-House Site Judgment Sets Compensation
At Christchurch Compensation Court Mr Justice Denniston awarded £ 20,000 for the Custom-house site with £ 880 interest, after two days of hearing. Government offered £ 16,000. owners claimed £ 26,358. Judgment follows taking of the property.
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Captain Bernech Charged Over Short-Handed Crew
At Dunedin Court Captain John Bernech faced a charge of sailing a vessel to sea with an under crewed crew. He claimed unawareness of the shortage as the ship departed Wellington for Lyttelton. Defence argued one trimmer short but three extra firemen exceeded requirements. magistrate fined £10 plus costs.
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Estate Accounts Due From Heirs After 1908 Death
An executor calls for all accounts against the estate to be filed promptly. Accounts must be sent in duplicate and certified as owing on October 16, 1908, the date of death.
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Bookmakers Fined for Trespassing at Otaki Racecourse
At Otaki Court yesterday several bookmakers were fined for trespass on the racecourse. Isaac faced two charges with £20 for each, Gar rity £20, Stelling £20, Kadelite Parkes and Gray £10 each, plus £20 costs in each case.
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