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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

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Exceptional sale at Winchmore clears farm stock for Mr Hart

National Mortgage and Agency held a successful clearing sale at Winchmore for Mr A. E. Hart. Large farmer attendance. stock of first class quality cleared at satisfactory vendor prices. Prices listed include cattle, sheep, draught animals, hacks, vehicles, implements, and pigs with multiple figures per item.

National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited Winchmore A. E. Hart Myr 'B. A. ©. Pearce Leicester Syre Duncan Grubber

The American Fleet Review at Melbourne

Fifteen thousand Commonwealth Forces and 2500 Americans from the fleet joined a review in Melbourne with 50,000 spectators. A rifle match ended 1414 to 1279 in favor of the Americans. Corporal Farquharson of the Connecticut won the challenge cup. A handsman aboard the Vermont was killed by a moving train and another crewman suffered a skull fracture.

Melbourne Commonwealth Fleet Melbourne Rifle Club Farquharson Connecticut New Zealand Vermont

Culverden settlement lots draw at first ballot

Christchurch reports the first ballot for Culverden Lots 1 and 7 with Lot 1 at 712 acres and Lot 2 at 1862 acres. Lot 1 rent is £73 6d half year and Lot 2 rent is £118 8s half year. Jane Popple of Raincliff and Christina Clark of Halvarden named as lessees. The Crown Lands plan to offer all available Culverden lands on renewable leases was approved by the Canterbury Land Board.

Christchurch Culverden Jane Popple Raincliff Pleasant Point Christina Clark Halvarden Commissioner of Crown Lands Fr B.C. Goldsmith Canterbury

Geraldine Racing Club spring meeting nominees list

Nominations received for the Geraldine Racing Club spring meeting on September 24 and 25 include Hack Hurdles fields with Toiler Mata mua Butterfly Waitaki Pacific Thunderstorm Anthony Leonardo Squatters' Handicap and many others, plus Orar Trot and Steward Stakes entries from numerous horses. Strong entries feature Toiler Mata ma Pacific Butterfly Thunderstorm Anthony Waitaki Leonardo and The Seer among Hack events, with Geraldine-Coup and Field Gun among other races listed.

Geraldine Racing Club Toiler Matamua Butterfly Waitaki Pacific Thunderstorm Anthony Leonardo All Guns Ivanofs Sam Weller Orar Urgent Gold Reef Majestic Jolly Tom Bendigo Lumberman M.ic.d Tornado David Harum Volunteer Silver Cry Mary Lincoln Avoida Silver Ribbon Necklace Unie Alldey Terangi Princess Minnie Prince Gift Geraldine Coup Ringman The Orient Pretty Noell Somaroff Blythemaid the Lybyan Harvest Armamento la Russe Interpreter Glenfield Demur Kalulu Ambuccade Miss Winchester Master Leslie Chhgate Goyta Steplink St. Bernard Lady Beck Miss Bilis Tittle Fairy Tinnitis Musterer Thrysus Red King White Rock John Brown Wardbury Starborn Red Rothschild Boss Irvington Opin Bellwind Repeater Red Maid Bellfield Welter Handicap Outlander Zoiness Lady Disdain Golden Quirn Bandit Brasenose the Seer Cavatina Virtue Stronghold Matama Steward Zainess Golden Cairn Pag Seul Truthful Benfield Caratina Ivanoff Virtus Domain Trot Goldreel Red Ribbon Gladsome Starbore Alice Maud Opini Red Rothschilds Master Juessie Obligate Miss Willis Little Fairy Ennuis Cingalee Blazer Wickliffe N.K.D St. Omer Areida Elsie Aftday Teranzi Short’s Handicap Mango Dabchick Restlees Wardland Ambuscade Alexis Persuader Pronun Volodia Lady Orizoin Bonfield

Admiral Sperry urges Pacific trade route growth and cadet praise

Admiral Sperry told journalists that developing trade routes is crucial and lamented the reduced steam communication between New Zealand, Australia, and the American west coast. He urged Australia to develop Pacific possessions to foster traffic, peace, and kinship, and praised the cadet system observed in New Zealand and Australia.

Melbourne Admiral Sperry New Zealand Australia America Pacific

Mackenzie Country Snow Melting Slows Travel

September 4 Timaru reports snow still on the Mackenzie country roads from Burke's Pass to Tekapo with over four inches remaining. Slippery conditions slow travel and there is notable black country on sunlit lower spurs. sheep losses cannot yet be estimated.

Timaru Mackenzie Burke's Pass Tekapo

Waitemata Candidate Advocates Opposition Stand In Devonport Meeting

Auckland September 4. Mr L. R Phillips spoke to a Devonport gathering as a straight-out Opposition supporter. He opposed Socialism and compulsory arbitration, and backed optional tenure of Crown lands. A motion of thanks and confidence passed with several dissenters.

Auckland L. R Phillips Waitemata Devonport

New Zealand Journalists Seek Stronger Unity and Benefits

The seventeenth annual report of the New Zealand Institute of Journalists notes improved Wellington salaries and ongoing employment efforts. It calls for better pay across the country, longer engagement notice, and higher headquarters subscriptions to fund a central, nationwide policy for the profession.

Wellington New Zealand Institute of Journalists Dominion New Zealand

Inventor’s Pump Connector Works With Both Pump Types

Christchurch inventor Livpantion and H. O Callaghan unveil a connector for bicycle pumps that fits both screw types, replacing the need for separate male and female adapters. Patent agents Henry Hughes and B Climie advertise full details through J. Coellaghan of Oxford Terrace and agents at 183 Hereford Street.

Henry Hughes J. Cqellaghan Oxford Terrace Christchurch B. Climie Patert Hereford Street

Telegraphist on royal train conducts emergency despatch test

A telegraphist travels with the royal train and tested a disaster plan by placing a ladder to a telegraph post and attaching a wire to a device the telegraphist uses from the bank. The trial deliberately stopped the train and the despatch was sent as planned with satisfactory results in all respects.

Kazie Tea Promises Quality at Low Price

A sales note advertises No. 2 Kazie Tea at 1s 8d, claiming it costs less than most teas and offers similar quality. The copy targets discerning buyers seeking value.

Lease Taken for New Burnett Street Premises

Mr R D Johnston has leased the large new premises opposite his present shop in Burnett street and is now holding a clearing sale of bicycles go carts golf materials tyres and related items.

R. D. Johnston Burnett Street

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