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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
At Addington fair stock yard entries, fat cattle and hogs sold at late rates while fat sheep held firm due to smaller yarding. Store sheep, hoggets, and lambs varied with rains not boosting demand. Fat cattle total 223 with prices ranging from £4 17s 6d to £14 10s, veals £2 10s, and store cattle with limited demand. Pigs sold well with baconets 60s to 75s and larger porkers 42s to 50s.
From Our Own Correspondent Geraldine report notes about 1000 sheep offered with prices near average for sheep and cattle. Entries include fat wethers fat ewes fullmouth ewes and lambs along with several cattle and pig items and assorted hoggets reflecting a steady market in a quiet yarding.
At Burnside Stock Market Dunedin on September 24 cattle yarding included 305 head with prices easing. Prime bullocks sold near last week’s levels while medium and inferior cattle declined 7s to 10s per head. best heifers reached 8 12s 6d and good to 8. Sheep yarding of 4453 was the season’s largest with prices slipping slightly. prime wethers 19s to 21s, lambs up to 28s 6d, and similar shifts across other categories. Pigs yarded 85 with smalls easing and porkers firm at late rates.
In Dunedin on September 23 the wheat market remains steady with fair weekly demand. Prime milling wheat quotes range from 4s 4d to 3s 5d, with medium at 4s 5d and good fowl wheat at 4s 2d to 4s 6d. Oats stay firm with no price rise. prime milling oats at 2s 1d, best seed 1s 1d to 2s 0d, seed lots 25 8d to 26 6d ex store, sacks extra.
The piece defends Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills under the Pure Foods and Drugs Act. It notes certificates and guarantees on labels, argues the product is a reasonable remedy for minor digestive and liver issues, Biliousness, Constipation, Indigestion, and related ailments, and asserts value for money given the price. It mentions claims of blood purification and female ailments.
A former Ashburton resident writes from a Masterton area farm describing good lambing and forward shearing, rapid pasture growth, and ideal weather for crops. He recounts bush ploughing mishaps, swampy work, and a switch to a three horse team with unchanged wages, noting local political talk on alcohol licensing and higher water rates.
Wellington September 23 Parliament met at 2 30 p m The Agricultural and Stock Committee recommended not to proceed with the Agricultural Produce Sale and Importation Bill The Attorney General said the Government did not intend to proceed further this session Canterbury College and Gpunoke Harbour Bills were read third time An addition to the Counties Amendment Bill allowed councils to reduce ridings to one if needed Several local bills including Auckland Harbour Board Loan Empowering and Christchurch City Sanitation were reported after third readings with most agreed to The Council adjourned at 5 p m.
Ministers outlined that labour conditions of saw mill hands in America will be examined by the Royal Commission on Oregon pine once established. They indicated Water Supply Boards receiving subsidies on rates will be considered. Geological surveys in Poverty Bay will lead to an oil source review for Taranaki. Small birds nuisance experiments may continue. State spraying of orchards cannot be entertained now. District nursing schemes are expected to spread across the dominion.
United District Charitable Aid Board met in Christchurch with Mr H Sriedlander chairing. Major Paul resigned to Melbourne. Major Burgess appointed. Inspections cited anonymous letters about Tu Arangi Old Men’s Home doors locked at night. committee said inmates forced to be confined for safety. Inmates warned writer would be dismissed. hospital transfers noted as problematic. Board noted 185 cases addressed since August and financials for Aug 7 to Sep 28 showing receipts £1968 1s 0d and payments £1512 15s 1d.
At the annual meeting the Ashburton Cricket Club presented last season’s bowling averages for the batting section noted as BATTING. The report lists standout bowlers and overall efficacy, reflecting team performance and future selection considerations.
Ta Regan a full blooded Indian woman residing on Peterborough Street appeared before Mr W G Day S A at the Police Court on a charge of selling liquor without a license on September 19. Frederick Wilson a cook at the police station testified he and a friend obtained a glass of beer for which they paid 1s 6d. A search warrant unearthed three gallons of beer on the premises and the Magistrate imposed no fine beyond 10 costs.
Today at the Supreme Court in Napidre John Brough also known as Robbie was admitted to probation for three months for escaping custody. Charles Tipping was sentenced to one month with hard labour for assaulting a woman with a spade.
In Melbourne on September 23 Admiral Scott's squadron was discussed after Mr Deakin said no formal invitations had been sent to the British fleet. He noted long standing pleas to the Admiralty for a visit and a warm welcome, but expected the squadron likely to stay in South Africa.
Lady Plunket visited Timaru and opened the Seddon memorial ward of eight cots added by subscriptions and government aid. A fresh memorial plate was placed, weather turned showery and cold, yet attendance was strong. Her Excellency then gave a motherhood lecture to a women audience before returning to Christchurch.
From Our Own Correspondent five different breeds were shown after an auction at the Geraldine county saleyards. Seven Clydesdales two thoroughbreds a trotter and a pony were paraded under Mr J Mundell with all animals in fine condition judged favourably by experts.
In Gisborne on September 23 the Supreme Court jury found for the defendant in the Burke v Gisborne Times case. Mr Justice Edwards supported the verdict and called the matter lamentable, criticizing those responsible for the situation and urging proper conduct.
The product claims no opium or narcotics and asserts safety for children and adults. Marketed as a reliable cure for colds and croup, it says it can always be depended upon and is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Mr Deakin promised a Treasury statement before the Iron Bonus Bill proceeds. Alr Deakin moved to restart it, but Labour opposition arose led by Mr Watson who warned finances could worsen with 250000 in expenditure. Some Labour members urged duties on foreigners and England, others preferred a duty rather than a bonus. the matter was postponed.
In Auckland seven Queen Street chemists led by William B. Hail and others pleaded parity at the Police Court for keeping shops open past closing during fleet week. Their counsel argued it was an exceptional period and a variation could have been obtained, but they did not apply. The judge dismissed the information citing the extraordinary fleet week but a technical breach occurred.
The notice urges using Chamberlain's Pain Balm immediately after any minor wound to prevent blood poisoning and speed healing, claiming the liniment cuts healing time to about one third. It advises purchases from chemists and storekeepers.
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