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Motueka Star, Volume I, Issue 20, 18 October 1901, Page 4

Of 105 estates of deceased persons which were placed in the hands cf .the Public Trustee during the month of September, s'xty one were of NewZealanders who have died in South Africa, including Private Bradford, the first man killed.

to Brefders.—At the request Of a large number of settlers in this locality, the services of the well known thoroughbred horse Versailles have been secured for the forthcoming season. The horse will visit Motueka, Rivvaka, Pangatotara, Upper and Lower Moutereand other localities, and as the animal's pedigree is of the best, his services should be in demand A NEW IMPORTATION. Messrs. Cook Brothers, of Riwaka, have imported the well-bred Clydesdale horse, Pride of Roseneath, which they have purchased from Mr R. Clark, Tinvvald, Canterbury, a well known breeder, who has carried off first and second prizes at most shows in the. South Island. Pride of Roseneath is 3 y :ars old, x6J hands high, of splendid co!or, : well marked, and was landed in Nelson without a scratch. He has been much admired by all who have seen him, and should* be a great acquisition to the district. Messrs Cook iintend placing the 1 horse at the disposal of breeders in Riwaka this season.—Advt. A Canterbury Road Board had recently to pay some £SO for damages caused to two men and a horse and trap through an accident caused by a heap of shingle being left lying about a public road. - .