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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Nov 28, 1908

Page

3

Local Option Poll reveals mixed results across districts

Wellington reports partial results from a local option poll with figures showing continuance 186 202 votes and reduction 161 816, total valid voters 410 197. No-license carried in Aden Ohinenmuri Masterton Wellington South and Suburbs and Bruce. continuance carried in fourteen districts.

Wellington Aden Ohinenmuri Masterton Wellington South Bruce Waitemata Auckland Manukau Parnell Chalmers Dunedin Dunelin South Taieri

No License Party Rumor Denied in Christchurch North

A Christchurch report states an unfounded claim that the No License party sought to upset proceedings over local option voting. T. E. Taylor, MP for Christchurch North, denies the allegation as untrue after a reporter noted the incident.

Christchurch Nolicense Christelmreh North T. E. Taylor Christchurch North

No-License Movement Grows With Drink Bill Rise in NZ

Wellington November 27 The New Zealand Times notes a paradox in the No license movement with a rising drink bill alongside increasing anti gambling votes. Over twelve years No license support rose 22 percent while the drink bill per head grew from £2 19 8d to £38 15s 10d, tied to broader No-license areas and hotel reductions. It suggests moderate drinkers align with prohibitionists, enlarging the movement.

Wellington The New Zealand Times New Zealand

London wool sales bid at full opening rates

In London on November 27 bids flowed in all sections of the trade with animated activity and prices opening at full rates as buyers competed in the morning session by 11.42 a.m.

London Cence

Blackford Estate Sale Near Methven Nets Multiple Buyers

The Blackford estate near Methven was auctioned in Ashburton on Saturday November 28 in conjunction with Friedlander Bros and others. Purchasers include Alexander Duncan Darfield James Poff Riccarton Campbell Bros Mount Hutt George Stockhill Highbank Hamish McLean Mount Hutt, with final prices ranging from £4 5s to £7 10s per acre for various lots totaling about 4500 acres. The sale marks the estate’s move from a £4 15s per acre purchase about twelve years ago.

Alexander Duncan Darfield James Poff Riccarton Messrs Campbell Bros Mount Hutt Geo. Stockhill Highbank Hamish McLean Mount Hitt

Weekly stock and produce sales at Havelock Street auction rooms

Large turnout at Havelock Street Mackay style market with a broad range of live stock and produce sold at strong rates. Poultry and geese commanded firm prices, pigs and cattle varied by class, produce including potatoes oats and wheat sold well. Farmers' Co operative and Central Market reports show similar strong clearances with numerous items priced per pair per sack and per unit. Names of entities include Farmers' Co-operative Association and National Mortgage and Agents Co.

Havelock Street H. Stephenson Tarmers' Co-Operative Association Farmers’ Co-operative Association Messrs F. H. Choat Norwich Union Fire Insurance Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co Henry Stephenson F.H. Choat & CO Central Market Tancred Street Ashburton F. H. Choat and CO Auctioneers Aghburton H. Matson and CO Eri

The Butter Market Telegram From London Report

Telegram from a London house reports a collapse in the butter market with nominal New Zealand spot quotations. Weather described as very mild, and market activity noted as subdued with no clear price guidance.

Eltham Tondon New Zealand

Improper incident case shocks Invercargile

In Invercargile on November 23 Howard Barlow aged sixteen years has been committed for trial for an improper incident involving a fourteen year old girl. He enticed her to an unsectified house. The accused admitted the offence.

Invercargile Howard Barlow Senteen

Domestic tragedy shocks Sydney couple at Paddington

In Paddington a marriage of eleven months ended when husband Mather shot his wife dead during a domes­tic walk and then shot himself. The infant was found alive in the room. The husband is dying in hospital.

Sydney Paddington Mather Melbourne Rushworth Adelaide Webling Althorpe Sandal

Noteworthy Resolution on Employer Employee Relations

The Chamber of Manufacturers Conference adopts a resolution urging friendly relations between employees and employers. It calls for voluntary fair wages and safe, comfortable working conditions to benefit manufacturing interests.

Melbourne Chamber of Manuacturers

Presentations to Mr and Mrs Hall Jones in Timaru

Timaru November 28 news reports Mr Hall Jones being entertained by his old election committee at a social gathering. About 150 attendees, male and female, presented him with a smoker's companion and Mrs Hall Jones with a toilet stand. Mr Hall Jones spoke of hopes to continue serving New Zealand in the new and old roles. He leaves for Wellington today.

Timaru Hall-Jones

Indecent assault trials and varied verdicts in New Zealand

In Auckland George Arthur Wilson was acquitted on three indecent assault charges. In Dunedin Benjamin Barker was found guilty of indecent assault on a nine year old girl and given three years, Mary Cresswell acquitted of an illegal operation. William Walqueste jailed two years for robbery, Alexander Walqueste acquitted. John Webster found guilty on minor counts of attempted murder and related charges with sentence deferred.

Auckland Supreme Court George Arthur Wilson Dunedin Benjamin Barker Mary Cresswell William Walqueste Alexander Walqueste John Webster Maria Webster

Takapuna Races Hit Fast Course In Fine Auckland Weather

The Takapuna meeting in Auckland on November 28 featured fast tracks and clear skies. Results include That Handicap won by Hecamillo over Master Crispin by a neck in 47 seconds, and Cambia Handicap led by Snowfoot with Sea Tile second. Two ministerial cars were seen with W Hall-dones heading to Westminster Chambers, while J A Millar and party occupied the other carriage.

Auckland Hecamillo Master Crispin Silent Livin Snowfoot Sina

Brannan Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy and Floral Tributes

M H Brannan and family express gratitude to all kind friends for sympathy and kindness during their recent bereavement and for the floral tributes received.

Brannan

Land Transfer Auction Of Rakaia Butchery and Bakery

Mr W A Strachan offers his butchery and bakery business in Rakaia with land, premises, and plant. The package includes a 3 paddock property, a four room dwelling, bakehouse with two ovens, slaughterhouse, and machinery. Weekly turnover lists sheep beef and bread sales. business established since 1878 and well regarded.

W. A Strachan Rakaia Hukain Ashburton Strachah Peminton

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