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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
3
Stated by the Time correspondent in St. Petersburg a warlike ferment spreads in Russian provinces akin to 1871 precedents. The Servian Crown Prince is feted as hopes rise for peaceful settlement through Russian moderation and Isvalsky's stance.
The Premier went by motor from Temuka to Geraldine this morning to open the new post office in a ceremony led by Sir Joseph Ward. A large crowd attended and the Premier was later hosted at dinner by the Mayor Mr Maling and locals, then met a deputation on local matters before catching the first express to the north at Orari.
Mrs H Stephenson reports strong attendance at the ordinary weekly sale. Prices shown include hens 1s 0d to 5s 6d, ducks 3s 10d per pair, pigs from 14s to 60s, cows in profit around £3 15s, potatoes 4s 8d to 6s 3d per sack, wheat 1s 6d to 16s 6d, oats 8s 6d, peas 1s 1d, rhubarb 6d per bundle, cabbages 2d each, lamb 3s to 3d per lb.
Prices from the Farmers' Co operative Association weekly sale cover Poultry Pigs Produce and Fruit with ranges for hens roosters turkeys pig entries and table produce. Notable figures include hens at 2s to 4s 3d, pigs from 18s to 63s, potatoes 5s to 6s 6d per sack, apples 3d to 4d per lb, and meat items across several price points.
Messrs Friedlander Bros Ltd offered on Public Trustee account T S 489 with 1 reed in Cameron Street east. Fred Smith bought at 166 pounds after bidding started at 120 pounds. National Mortgage and Agency Co Ltd sold leases of borough reserves by auction including T S 211 at corner West Street and Flavelock Street with a Brain store, leased 7 years from December 18 1908. purchaser at 180 pounds per duwn. Part T S 550 1 592 38 one road 24 perches Mast Street and Cox Street with workshop, John Moore occupier, let 3 years from December 1 1908. Moore purchaser at 8 pounds 10s per annum.
Acting with Mr H. E. Curtis the National Mortgage and Agency Co sold eight quarter acre sections on Winter's road Allenton. two corner plots bought by J A Carney for £180. The rest were passed in. At Geraldine the Premier Sir Joseph Ward opened a new post office then returned to Wellington by train with Lady Ward and aides. Massey pressed by locals on Ashburton platform, he declined to speak citing etiquette. Rain halted Dunedin bowling and cricket. A wool classing instruction is planned for November 12 at Mrs S Chapman's wool shed. An Ashburton Rules Club meeting is set to elect a captain. Christmas and New Year cards printed to order at Guardian Office.
An aged shopping note from Myers' Store lists mixed goods with uncertain spelling. Items include jellies, cake sandsoap, cornflour, jam, sardines, vinegar, safeties, essences, and pure Ceylon tea referenced in a fragmented sale advertisement.
Notice under The Banking Act 1908 declares Thursday November 5 1908 a special bank holiday at Ashburton offices. Union Bank of Australia Ltd and related banks to be closed. Inspector G E Tolhurst issues the notice.
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