Election meetings spread praise for candidates across towns
Reports from Orton Claudeboye Belfield Allenton and Broken River note wide vote of thanks to Mr Flatman Nosworthy and others after speeches. Ivess gains support at Broken River while David Jones and Joseph Tress are nominated for Ashburton and Selwyn seats in the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Flatman
Orton
Claudeboye
Flatman
Belfield
MR Nosworthy
Allenton
W. Craighead
David Jones
Weedons
Ashburton
Donald McDonald
Charles William Nicoll
Edwin J. New
John Melnisre
Samuel Blackwood Nelson
John Doran Gobbe
Cox Street
Rick. Simpson
WP. Lane
W. £. Jones
Joseph Tress
Selwyn
UBLIO
William ,Nosworthy
Wakare
Mount Somers
Frederick Robert Flatman
Geraldine
Weerdens
House of Representatives
Agilburton
John Farrell
Hinds
Destructive bush fires threaten Coromandel area
A Coromandel telegram reports the bush ablaze with the geological survey camp and two bushmen camps burned. The Kauri Timber Company rushes crews to fight the fire as snakes injure several workers. Hundreds of logs burn and the fire likely causes major loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Coromandel
Geological Survey
Kauri Timber Company
Neighbours' Quaniant case ends with fine in Winslow court
Isabella Melver was convicted on a charge of using abusive words toward Louisa Allen and ordered to pay costs of £2 14s 1d. A related charge of throwing stones was dismissed, as was another case for insult by Louisa Allen. The report notes earlier reporting errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vva. Day
Quaniant
Isabell Melver
Louisa Teed
Louisa Allen
Winslow
Orbell
Kennedy
Isabella, MelLvor
Isabella Medvor
Isabella Melvar
Qeb
Death of Alexander Greer in Waipori incident
Alexander Greer died from septic pneumonia following a head injury on Monday in the Waipori area. Dr Guthrie blamed the focal casualty ward beside a stable and a manure heap culture for streptococcus, calling the place unsafe for surgical cases and linking the death to the environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Press Association
Lyttelton
Alexander Greer
Guthrie
Torch Light Protest Threatens Chinatown Actions
Brisbane dispatch reports a Chauvinist committee planning a torch light procession through Chinatown and vowing to drive out Chinese within 24 hours. Yesterday several Chinese were evicted from farms and 18 houses burned as anti Chinese sentiment escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Chinatown
South African Team to Tour New Zealand in 1909
The secretary of the New Zealand Football Association reports a letter from the South African Football Association agreeing to send a team of first-class players to tour New Zealand in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand Football Association
South African Football Association
New Zealand
Demonstrative Women Clash at Grey Lynn Meeting
A packed St George's Hall meeting of women dedtors ended in disorder over Te Orangi Home and Taurangi Hospital. Mrs Nicoll urged dismissing the Taurangi Matron while others backed Education Minister and the Bishop's report recommendations. Cheers rose for Air Fowlds and opposition for Mr Nicholson as the gathering dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
St. George's Hall
Grey Lynn
Nicoll
Bt. Melon's Hospital
Nicholson
Canterbury Jockey Club Metropolitan Meeting New Zealand Cup Day
Fine weather attended as Christchurch hosts the Canterbury Jockey Club meeting for New Zealand Cup Day. Results list Spring Hurdle winner Dyvist ah Al by three lengths, Maiden Plate won by Artillerie Gald Lace, Riccarton Welter Handicap led by Heositdinah and Noble, and the New Zealand Cup with Downfall, Hearthen, and Signet among the top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Dyvistah al
Artillerie Gald Lace
My Lawyer
Musterer
Diniti
A . Riccanton Welter
Bose Noble
St. Michael
Rese
Noble
Tio Miles
Downfall
Hearthen Signet
Wealf Br Platman Electorate Meeting Dates
Ashburton electorate notice invites voters to meetings tonight at Raling and Hampstead on 10th and 15th to discuss campaigns. Towns listed include Winslow Thornside Thursoa Long Beach and Flemington with reserved front seats for ladies.
Notice of Evening School Sessions and Assembly at Varied Local Halls
Mr David Jones invites residents to attend a sequence of school and hall events. The schedule lists Wakan School, Long Beach Station, Lismore School, Baling School, Arundel Hall with evenings starting at 8 pm on dates in November including November 8 10 11 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW. S. Alaslin
Ayl
D. Fonts
Oddfellows’ Hall
Abhiburton
Riedlander Bros Auction of 86 Acre Methven Estate
Riedlander Bros Ltd have instructions from Magn? Campbell Cairnbrae to sell by public auction at their sale rooms on the above date. The desirable Methven property comprises 86 acres with 8 porches on 3 roads, near the railway station. It is divided into two paddocks, with two and three year old grass, well watered, adjoining McKay Nee and McDonald properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riedlander Bros
Magn
Campbell, Cairnbrae
Methven
Meesrs McKay
Thos. Nee
Donald
Macdonald
Iesq
Hi& Splendid
Longbeach
Newpark
Ashburton
H. Matson
Unreserved Clearing Sale Announced for Hythele Tree Property
Notice states Mrs MW Barrett sold property Hythele Tree J and plans a complete unreserve clearing sale of all stock and implements. Full sale details and date to appear in future issues, with Dalgety and Co Limited handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MW. Barrett
Hythele
Auckland Braces Meeting at Ellerslie Draws Large Attendance
Fine weather spurs a spring ARC meeting at Ellerslie with strong fields. Rosavere wins the President's Handicap by a length and a half in 2 2-5. Aborigine takes the Guineas ahead of Santa Rosa and Waimangu in 40 seconds. Stokes salutes as Welcome, with Rakaima and St Amus close, victory by a length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rakaima
St. Amus
Area
Imin
Weekly S700K and Produce Sales Report
The New Zealand Farmers Cooperative sale day drew a fair crowd with total entry below average and limited livestock. Prices: pigs weaners 20s. porkers 47s 6d to 53s. potatoes seed 2s to 3s. wheat thirds 12s. oats 9s. cabbage plants 6d per bundle. rhubarb 8s to 4d per bundle. EH Stephenson notes moderate turnout at Havelock Street Mart. produce entry below average but furniture plentiful. Poultry hens 25 8d to 2s 10d. pigeons 1s per pair. figs weaners 23s 6d to 24s. bacon ets £3 18s 6d. table potatoes 63 3d. pie 2s. oats crushed 6s dd. oatsheaf chat 3s 6d per sack. Vegetables cabbage 3s dd per sack. lettuce 8d per bundle. rhubarb 6d per bundle. tomato plants 6d per dozen. Mutton 2d per fad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
EH. Stephenson
Havelock Street
I Reis
Tancred Street
Lease in Perpetuity on 660 Acre Ashburton District Farm
Attractive leasehold property offering 660 acres flat and arable land near Ashburton with ample water and good stock. Rent is £299 14s net per year, plus 10 percent discount for prompt payment. Includes wire-roomed house, fenced yard, stables, implements, and stock carrying capacity of 14 sheep per acre. Goodwill valued at £1280. H. Matson and Co. annonces this bargain for capital-limited buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Matson and CO
Ashburton
Private Sale of 2900 Acre New Zealand Properties
Broad selection of ploughable farms listed in private sale materials. Properties include rolling downs G roomed Blouse Woolshed and Men’s Where near Telephone access. Offers invite further particulars and details from interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Tancred Street Auction Mart Sells Linen Goods and Livestock
Large attendance at Tancred Street Auction Mart for a linen goods sale with a good overall sale. Entry of livestock and produce was moderate but prices were strong with poultry and ducks selling well and weaners at 25s. vegetables and meat items listed with bundles and per sack pricing.
Weight guessing contest at A and P Show winners
Mrs C Hill of Greenstreet won the three sheep weight guessing with 216 pounds. W Adams of Fairton took second at 2154 pounds, while H Rogers Walcaniti and T Seaton Timaru tied for third with 215 and 217 pounds. First prize a Singer sewing machine. second prize one pound ten shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Wm. Thomson
Arcade
al Hammond
Somerset Corner
Mel Thomson
Hammond
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MR Jones
McKenzie
Jones
Mir Wilson
Tiance
Iit
MR Flarwin
Lowclifer
Plethan
Lowcliffe
MR Ivess
Broken River
iBy
Ivess
Camps Bulnt
Per Press Association
Humanism
Canterbury Jockey Club
Raling
Hampstead
Tursday
Eiffelton
Long Beach
Thursoa
Willowby
Flemington
Ashburton Electorate
MR David Jones
Pit
Lismore School
Tubesday
Baling Sohour
Waitilecilas
Arundel Hall
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Methven Township
D. Friedlander, Auctioneer
Dalgety And.cg., Limited
Farmers Co-Operative Association
Havelock Street Mart
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Lee
Messie H. Matson
H. Matsoh and Co
H. Matson & Co
the Arcade
8Udurton
H. Matson and
Ransome
Booth, MacDonald and Company, Ltd
Wakanui
Acre
Wwairfeld
National Mortgage and Agency Co. of N.Z., Ltd
National Mortgage and Agency Company
International Harvester Company
National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd
F.H. Choat & CO
Central Market
F. H, Choat and CO
Atc
Bey
Manchester Bros
Agin
Arly
Andrew Orr and Co.’S
Orr’s
Andrew Orr & Go., Ltd
R_J
Tancred Street Mart
Selwyn Electorate
Joseph Ivess
High Street
Robert Colthart
O Cer
Auckland No. TA
Sultanaa—Ver
Exia Raisine
Amalia
Ib ‘al
RK. Bell and Co
R. Bell and Co
J. Fitzgerald
Church Services
Stephen’s Church
Ivensong
Jay Andrew
Jas, Maxwell
BR. Blair
Faring Square
Adr Miegen
Bellhouse
Mhaurch of Christ
Central Mission Hall
Pastors Y Manifold
Christ and the Common People
Upper Ashburton
U.ad
Star OF Ashburton Lodge
Osual
Henry Stephenson
National Mortgage
Leong
Edward Heer
Baker Bros
James Charles
Lismore
Ashburton Catholic Church
Baker Bros., Undertakers
John Robertson
Wakanui Road
Sakrer Bros
Endertakera
McDonald and Co
Sam Crooke
Teel Forest
Sam Crooks
F. G. Bright
Bath
Hebron
Sam Crook
Farmera
Kerkiabla
Wents
Chas, Thomas
East Street
Percy’s
Rosa N. Carey
Bram Stoker
Lady Athlyne
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
Auetlonear
Alert Roberts
MYERS
OW Sutton
Westfield
Farsters
Percy
Fletcher
Fes
Fletcher Bros
P'S
Pecatonee
Nelson
Cozen
Tins Abbey
Buxton and
Thomas
Triangle Stores
Renova A
Rand
To-Morrow
Harrison Lee
Parente
Ashburton District School
Timaru
J. B. Christian
Ox’s
Abdulla
Edeworth
Juet
Perck’s
Tessalane
Chapman
Davis
Burnett Street
Si Merforg
Rant & Meera
Saunders’ BuilDings
RTC
Navy Prints
Sid Yard
Hoyle
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