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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

7

Foreign exchange rates from London and global markets

Commercial exchange data shows rates in London on March 29 with par values for various currencies including Stockholm and Calcutta. Figures appear as scattered quotes such as Christiania Stockholm and Calcutta listings, alongside New York dollars and Montreal conversions.

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Burnside Market Prices Rise at Dunedin Yarding

At Burnside Dunedin on March 31 fat stock departments led higher prices across the board. Sheep gained with some instances up 6d to 1s, while fat cattle ranged from £13 10s upwards for light types to £20 to £19 6d for prime or bullocks. Prime wethers sold 46s to 44s, ewes 40s to 46s, lambs 20s to 32s 6d. pigs saw a small yarding with competitive bidding at current rate.

Dunedin Burnside EES

Ram Fair at Ashburton Yields Notable Border Leicester Demand

Sheep from many breeds, led by Border Leicesters, drew steady prices at Ashburton ram fair. Buyers showed strong appetite with sale figures reflecting a high national standard, aided by many well represented breeds.

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Choosing a Wife at His Majesty's Tonight

A fine study of psychological influences on partner choice unfolds at His Majesty's with Choosing a Wife. A widow or married aunt reads a marriage proposal from an abroad suitor meant for her niece, sparking a heartfelt dilemma and an unusual look at human emotions. A strong supporting program screens.

His Majesty’s

Australian basso Chases to star at His Majesty’s Theatre

Charles Smythe reports a special engagement at His Majesty's Theatre beginning next Tuesday. The eminent Australian basso Chases will make his first appearance under this contract, promising a notable musical event for local audiences.

His Majesty's Theatre

Smythe in Faust Mephistopheles Triumph with Grand Opera Cast

Smythe famous for grand opera reportedly triumphs as Mephistopheles in Faust with Dame Melba Madame Callve and Alice Esty Grand Opera Companies. He brings a broad concert repertoire and performs with the Merry Musical Maids Miss Bathie Stuart Miss Anne Greene and Miss Miriam Kutner. The program includes Maori songs and a feature film.

Bathie Stuart New Zealand Merry Maker

Lectures in Camp Offer Gargle Sales Hint

A wartime note suggests coughing at lectures could be reduced if attendees used the Canteens stock "Tluonzol" gargle, described as settling and healing and pleasant to take.

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