THIRTY YEARS AGO.
EXTRACTS FROM “STANDARD.” SEPTEMBER 27, 1903. The British Army was to be armed with a new light, straight-thrusting sword. The gun' committee had adopted a 15-pounder quick-firing field-gun, firing effective shrapnel at 6500 yards. It was considered to be the best of its kind in Europe. At a Masterton horse sale £lO2 was obtained for a pedigree mare. Up to £6O was obtained for other mares and £59 was the highest price paid for geldings. Light harness horses brought up to £23. Concern had, been expressed in the Bay of Plenty with regard to the rising of Lake Rotomahana, it being thought that the pressure would force the water to below the AVaimungu geyser and produce a big eruption. The Premier said in reply to a question in the House of Representatives that it was not thought advisable to drain the lake or to interfere with nature in any such way as that. Quotations for 15,000 Merinos or crossbred ewes were requested of New Zealand breeders for Transvaal farmers.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 257, 27 September 1933, Page 2
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172THIRTY YEARS AGO. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 257, 27 September 1933, Page 2
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