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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
3
Commercial Timaru grain market notes small parcels of wheat traded as growers hold out for 6d above 2d at ds store with millars buyers. Oats activity virtually none with London freights not boosting trade. Potatoes market dead with nominal truck values. Chaff prices ease to £3 15s 1d with Australia demand ceased.
Mr H. Stephenson notes good attendance with average entry of mixed stock classes. Prices include hens 2s 6d to 3s per pair, ducks 3s 6d per pair, pigs 17s 6d to 19s each, potatoes 6d to 7s 3d per sack, seed potatoes 3s 6d to 5s 6d per sack, mutton 2d per lb, lamb 3d to 4d per lb. Large furniture sale occurred at market rates.
A good attendance at the weekly sale of the Farmers' Co-operative Association cleared a mixed entry of tire and dead stock. Prices ranged from poultry hens 9s to 3s 3d per pair, pig weaners up to 1s, cattle springer £6 7s 6d, potatoes 4s 6d to 7s per sack, onions 3¾d per 1b, crates and cabbage plants also sold, with various sundries including empty sacks and seeds.
Acting for Ashburton County Council Dalgety and Co offered leases of county reserves at the Arcade. Purchasers include J Wright Cassey Ferguson J McCann Anderson and Jaine with rents from 6s 6d to £30 per year. Leases run 14 years. unplanted reserves. Also sold Shepherd's Bush block of 1050 acres to H W Askin.
The Wakanui schoolroom held a public send off for Mr and Mrs Dalton and their son Richard as they leave after thirty years in the district. A silver water jug and sideboard were presented by subscribers while speeches praised theDaltons. A programme of recitations and songs preceded a social, with refreshments and a dance closing the evening.
Mr Fechney of Westerfield was kicked in the head at Glenies stables while preparing a horse to drive home. The heavy kick caused a four inch wound and he was carried unconscious to Dr Mullin's surgery before being moved to Gakhurst Hospital.
Wellington marks the Premier's twenty one years in politics with a complimentary gathering next week. A silver plate presentation will be handed to Sir Joseph Ward, planned for the event in connection with the Legislature.
John Butler, charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Anton Larsen, was remanded until Wednesday. Police report Butler assaulted Larsen with an axe and authorities warned the wound was serious, leaving potential outcomes unclear.
The Loyal Pioneer Lodge 10.C.F. M.A. marked its twenty-second anniversary at Staveley Hall with visiting brethren from Ashburton Slethven and Mayfield lodges. About fifty couples joined Grand March led by Mr Lamb on pipes, with dancing to Bra Green and Bra Syme. MC duties were by Bra Jajo and Bra Armstrong. The social ran until 3.80 am, praised for its catering and success. Reports from rivers note plentiful trout this season. Ti Johnston announces new stock of fishing tackle from the Tongariro.
The He Show Room on Tavered Street will be open this Saturday and future Saturday evenings from 7 30 to 9 o clock. The public may inspect gas fittings mantles shades chimneys cookers heaters laundry irons boiling rings geysers and related items. The manager will be in attendance to provide information.
Resident vows to maintain his chaffcutting plant in Mayfield and adjacent districts if provided sufficient inducement this season.
Special excursion fare notice offers 2d per mile from Christchurch Timaru and intermediate stations with minimums 1s for second class. Tickets valid September 24th and 25th with return by September 26th for travellers from Orari to destinations.
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