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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

3

Fatalities At Sea And In City Conditions

In Auckland on September 1 William Porter twenty five died suddenly aboard the fishing boat Maron during a week long cruise with the Sanford brothers. He retired at 7 30 and was found dead at 3 30 while the crew woke him. In Gisborne on September 1 James Cockery an elderly man who had lived with Maoris at Te Arai was found dead in a whore. He had been ill recently.

Auckland William Porter Maron Sanford Brothers Gisborne James Cockery Te Arai

Market prices from Sydney and Melbourne reveal grain and produce ranges

Telegraphic commodity listings show Wheat and Flour values in shillings and pence, with Tasmanian and New Zealand grains and Australian staples like Bran, Potatoes, Onions, Butter, Cheese, and Bacon priced in various pounds per hundredweight. Rates vary by origin and grade across Sydney and Melbourne reports.

Sydney New Zealand Tasmanian Melbourne

Christchurch Grain and Produce Market Update

Christchurch markets are quiet with little wheat offered and northern demand satisfied. Some wheat bought for local milling, Tuscan sold at 3s 10 4 and 8s 11d. oats decline in the south affect prices. Chaff slow, potatoes unchanged, onions in demand for Auckland and Wellington. Japanese and Victorian imports arrive. Californian price 12 to 14 per ton.

Christchurch Auckland Wellington

Small Birds Nuisance Discussed in House

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday Aloysius Hardy complained that small birds bred in towns spread across the country darkening the air. He noted grain crops fallen by half due to the birds. Mr Fiatman questioned their value for eating caterpillars. The Agriculture Minister said a Bill on the nuisance is drafted and may be introduced this session. A special vote on the Supplementary Estimates for the owls was also mentioned.

House of Representatives Agricultural Department Aly Hardy Fiatman

Expenditure in Hampstead Board Meeting Dispute

Hampstead town board clashed over Hugh street costs after a Guardian letter claimed £20 spent without authorization. Foreman figures show £7 12s 2d spent, with £6 28s 2d deducted. Frizzelle and Andrews debated the Works Committee report and alleged secrecy in soil sales and street ploughing.

Hampstead Crooks Frizzelle Guardian Hugh Street Andrews Works Committee Piz Pelle Hardy Inte Sant Thompson Lewis

Motion by Crookes Heavily Hinted At Participation Benefits

A motion suggested by an unnamed speaker referenced Crookes and alleged involvement in benefits. The proposal aimed to shift to the next business item, was seconded by Mr Juloyd, and carried.

Crookes Juloyd

Abusive Woman Mary Cresswell Committed for Trial

At the Dunedin Police Court on September 2 Mary Cresswell was committed for trial on charges of using an instrument for illegal purposes against Daisy Edwards. Edwards, who had sentence remitted, was being escorted to court by a Salvation Army officer when Cresswell and her daughter attacked. The Salvationist intervened to prevent violence as the magistrate warned the pair against further conduct.

Dunedin Mary Cresswell Daisy Edwards Edwards Salvation Army Croeswell Salvationist

Waikato Times proprietor dies after short illness

Hamilton report states Mr R J Paull, owner of the Waikato Times and former Lyttelton Times staffer, died this morning in Hamilton after a brief illness from heart failure.

Hamilton R.J. Paull Waikato Times Lyttelton Times

Ashburton Weather and Hampstead School Meeting Report

Captain Edwin reports westerly winds and slowly rising pressure. Ashburton recorded two degrees of frost last night and 67 in the shade this afternoon. Rain for the month totals 3.67 inches, compared with just over 50 points last year. Hampstead School Committee met. headmaster’s report praised attendance and inspector’s progress notes, with unanimous praise for staff. Garden plots discussed and site to be chosen by head teacher. Accounts totaling £4 approved. Quincey the standard bred trotting stallion will stand season at Van Cleve Lodge and Glenie’s stables on Saturdays. details from Mrs. W Scott.

Ashburton Hampstead W. Thompson Quincey Vancleve Lodge Lamb's Road Glenie’s W. Scott Lamb’s Road Vancleve Gracle Harold Maud S Vassar Giro Fritz Frans Heir Verax Yang Vestina Durbar Vanish Buchro Verity Grace Henrietta Gracie Australasia Burlington B Sunbeam Moonbeam Twilight Starlight Vivandiere Daylight Burlington St. Louis Bilington Velvet Faithful Cinders Ben Hur Burlingham Miss Burlington Pine Ridge N.S.W N.Z Plumpton Christchurch Glenie Ss. W. Scott

Ladies Attend Special Drag to Furniture Sale

For the convenience of ladies wishing to attend, a special drag will depart the offices of the auctioneers at 11 a.m. A ladies luncheon tent is provided.

Morrissey Takes Over Well-Known Commercial and Family Hotel

ATR T. M. Morrissey announces his takeover of the famous hotel and pledges to continue patronage by focusing on traveller comfort. He will personally manage from September 1st offering first class accommodation, attentive service, and excellent meals.

ATR T. M. Morrissey Hotel

Ashburton Dentist Practice Continues Under Zouch

BEG to inform the public that the dentistry once conducted by Mr A L Zouch at Tancred Street Ashburton continues under the same conditions as before for Ashburton and surrounding districts.

Ashburton

Dining House Admits Wide Range Of Meals And Hours

An old advertisement touts the best quality foods including fish oysters steak chops ham and more. The venue offers meals from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily and Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m. emphasizing cleanliness civility and prompt attentions.

Cheques Stolen From Bank Book Linked to Edward Benbow

Notice states two Union Bank of Australia blank cheques numbers 308263 and 908264 were illegally taken from Edward Benbow of Willowby. The holder disclaims responsibility if these cheques are drawn against him.

OTICE Union Bank of Australia Edward Benbow Willowby

Hampstead Town Board Biennial Election Notice

Public notice for Hampstead Town Board election to choose seven commissioners. Poll at Mrs Crosby's Home Cambridge Street Hampstead from 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesday September 16 1908. Nomination forms due by noon September 9 1908 at the Board's Office Arcade Ashburton. Nomination papers available from Returning Officer J B Christian Ashburton.

Crosby Hones Cambridge Street Hampstead Arcade Ashburton J. B. Christian

Sincere thanks to customers and the public

A business owner expresses heartfelt gratitude for ten years of liberal support from customers friends and the public and requests continued support in the future with hopeful regard for improvements and ongoing patronage.

Prunes and Raisins Pricing Note

Prices listed for assorted dried fruits and boxes with weights per pound and per box fragmentary details. Items include prunes extra large stewing and muscatel Spanish varieties with unit pricing and packaging references. The text appears as a partial goods list from a grocery catalog or advertisement.

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Per Press Association Commercial Australian Grain and Pro. “Duce Markets Edwin Winchmore Sale National Mortgage. & Agency Company Somerset Hotel East and Burnett Streets A. L. Zouch M. D. Zouch Tancred Street Burnett Street W. H. Zouch THE T. Wilson Farmers’ Meat Supply Coy T. Barber N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asciation OF Canty,, Ltd Wishall Farmers’ Co-Op H, Matson and CO Gale K Ashburton Forks Matthew Spencer H. Matson and CO Friedlander Bros., Limited D. Friedlander Mortlake Lyttelton Friedlander Bros., Ltd Henry Stephenson Bath Hebron Vyadres YYANE Orchestral Society E. Dale, A.D Andrew Grainger c/o Willkie Wilkie Lc.r Templar Hall Collins Chas Thomas Buxton Triangle Tadies Collins and CO Tronmongere Urphy H. M. Jones Sutton Kdea Thomas Bros Speaz Myers’ Grocery C. Wi Miss Moodie Garner Burnett Street Ashburton Petroleum A. W. Beaven G. T. Booth T. Buckley Scofield F. Z. D. Ferriman J. Lambie Kyte W. Reece Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate Harry Andrews ST. Gabriel Valley Colton Los Angeles California Mount Somers Mount Hutt Mount Snowden Canterbury “Plains United States Canterbury Plains Carter’s Thomas Bros., Produce and Seed Dealers Havelock Street Mail and Guardian Ashburton Mail and Guardian John Forrester Mus Donald Mel.cen Crossporl House William and. Herbert Black Cape Town Bellow Royal Institute British Architects Cain’s Terrace Timaru Telephone Stud Notices Strange Adhburton Thomas Young Ulster G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works Buxton and Thomas Triangle Stores Collins and. CO Percy’s ERCY G.B.D C.L. and Co B. B Loewe and Co. Ashburton Timara Canterbury Bottle Exchange Ata Te Street Prey Beehive Knitting Machine Company G.P.O John Orr & G Co A. McLauchlan Hinds BR Right Traverton E. C. Wood Mount Sooners J. Hutchison Methven Py W. Haywood Alford Forest Sturgeon Greenstreet Eileen W. Booth K. Fitzgerald Thomas Sutton Staveley J. Smith Addington Fletcher Bros Iminest Bluebell Sultanas St. George’ S Millar NIMMO BLAIR the People’s Tool Enporiem Paxton Hees Swan Neck Ts &d Burnets Street F. Clover M.R.G.V.S Beach Road Grant & Moore Saunders’ Buildings Cale Inspect Grant & Boore Thomas Gibson Mary Church Street Baker Bros Tip Live Stock General Insurance CO Nez Eta E. Curtis Cameron Street Ashbuartex Timms Mail and Guardian Office Wana Manchester Bros Aganta Calmon Hepworth, Ross and CG Hereford Street Protatoss Princess Victoria Yates and Co Manchester Aus Bueldings
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