Rural optimism as farmers report strong lambing and crops
A Guardian interview with a lower district farmer notes dull lambching but expected high prices, abundant feed, milk for ewes, and vigorous cereal crops though some winter crops thinned by birds. He predicts a successful pastoral and agricultural season despite grass grubs and pest pressure. Meanwhile the Wairarapa Egg Circle reports 117,128 dozen eggs sold over 89 months for £7083 9s 6d, and a Palmerston dairy union chairman cites dairying as crucial to the region. In Nelson district lone sheep settlers suffer losses, and a ferry of twins born to a profitable pet ewe at Eketahuna draws attention to innovative lambing and wool yields.
Clydesdale Horse Society Grants Affiliation in New Zealand
The General Purposes Committee of the Clydesdale Horse Society meets in Dunedin and grants affiliation to Ashburton Feilding Gore Kelso Otago Taieri and Waimate A P Associations. Prefixes Glenside and Windermere approved for Kenyon and Wright. Auckland A P Association accepts trophy offer for mares exhibition in December. Secre tary notes many studs examined by veterinary officers and more members apply to join the benefits of the scheme.
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Kelso
Otaga
Taieri
Waimate
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Windermere
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Union Company
Auckland
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Farmers seek repeal of Noxious Weeds Act over Californian thistles
A petition signed by over 400 farmers from New River and Winton districts urges Prime Minister Massey to repeal or suspend enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Act. Meat of the request argues the act is outdated as thistles have spread, enforcement harms farmers, and Southland’s agricultural progress shows self-interest suffices to keep lands weed free.
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Winton
Wellington
Massey
Southland
County Centers News and Notes in Rakaia
A petition to form a Town Board in Rakaia is being prepared with signatures from households to lodge with the Government. The district reports good lambing prospects, solid crops, and ample moisture. A spoils reserve improvement aims to vest grounds and buildings with the Domain Board. A bazaar for a convent and school runs Sept 13–20 with a tug of war and prizes, and a successful ball by the Rakaia matrons drew a large crowd.
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Rakaia
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Mount Somers Court and Social Notices
From our Own Correspondent weather has been fine with sharp frosts and lambing at month end. Bishop Julius held a confirmation at St Aidan’s Mount Somers and led a tea and social to aid a parish room fund. Presbyterians plan a church near the railway with a bazaar to raise building funds. Shepherds dance drew many, and a Domain match saw Mount Somers beat Shepherds by six points.
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Julius
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St. Aidan’s Church
Christchurch
Shepherds
E.C. Wood
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promise Kidney Relief
A testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney troubles. Mrs Betts of Hampstead Ashburton reports pain relief after five bottles and urges readers to buy the Doan's product from Foster-McClellan Company at 3s per bottle, with six bottles for 16s 6d, Be sure you get Doan's.
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Doat
Doan
Foster-McClellan Company
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
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