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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Farmers’ Meat Supply Coy
T. Barber
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asciation OF Canty,, Ltd
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Gale K
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Henry Stephenson
Bath
Hebron
Vyadres
YYANE
Orchestral Society
E. Dale, A.D
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Wilkie
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Collins
Chas
Thomas
Buxton
Triangle
Tadies
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Urphy
H. M. Jones
Sutton
Kdea
Thomas Bros
Speaz
Myers’ Grocery
C. Wi
Miss Moodie
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Ashburton Petroleum
A. W. Beaven
G. T. Booth
T. Buckley
Scofield
F. Z. D. Ferriman
J. Lambie
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Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate
Harry Andrews
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Los Angeles
California
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Mount Hutt
Mount
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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
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Crossporl House
William and. Herbert Black
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Bellow
Royal Institute British Architects
Cain’s Terrace
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Telephone
Stud Notices
Strange
Adhburton
Thomas Young
Ulster
G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle Stores
Collins and. CO
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G.B.D
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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
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the People’s Tool
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Paxton Hees
Swan Neck
Ts &d
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F. Clover
M.R.G.V.S
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Cale
Inspect
Grant & Boore
Thomas Gibson
Mary
Church Street
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Tip Live Stock General Insurance CO
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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
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