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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

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Warner's Safe Cure Ad for Curable Disorders

An old advertisement explains kidney and liver purification failing leads to toxins causing ailments like rheumatism gout neuraglia and lumbago. It promotes Warner's Gore concentrated medicine as non alcoholic with the same doses as a cheaper bottle and lists Warner and Co Ltd Australasian branch Melbourne.

Warner Warne Ty, Warner and Co., Ltd Australasian Melbourne SomeGie

Auckland physicist doubts electric gun as described

Professor Brown of Auckland University, just back from England, dismissed reports of an electric gun said to accelerate projectiles to 80 000 feet per second and reach 2000 lb weights. He noted coil, dynamo, and design questions and doubted Britain would benefit from such a weapon.

Auckland Professor Brown Auckland University England Messange London Simpson Londén Paris Brown Shere Britain

Mayfield stock sale draws solid attendance at yards

At Mayfield yards a stock sale attracted solid attendance with about 3000 sheep and lambs of good quality. Prices included forward ewes and crossbred wethers per head at various pence, with many lines selling well though much of the entry remained unsold amid a busy market. The sale also noted a shift in demand at the Dunelin plant sale and a separate notice of a mortgage issue connected to Mrs William Anderson.

Mayfield Gilsolves Bouthdown Vais Leicester Gene Wardhng Sheen Ski Cole Dell Dunelin Burnsi National Mortgage Oncy Co Bowma William Anderson Fairfield

Ashburton Grain Market Report for Week Ending April 3

Wheat prices rise as millers push costs while prime quality remains scarce. Hunters and Pearl Tuscan values shown at 4s 0d to 4s 1d for good grain. hunters around 43d. oats hold near last week’s levels with milling at 2s 4 1d to 2s 5d. Holders cut stacks under fine weather, but asking prices exceed buyers’ offers, with prime truck bids around £4.

Australia

Christchurch grain market steady with limited business

In Christchurch on April 3 the grain market shows stagnation with only a few trades reported. A line of 500 sacks of barley and wheat sold at 4s 44d at a country station while oats ease on south supplies. Denmark oats and Gartons barleys traded in small lots, potatoes weaken with a £4 per ton sale and chaff values hold near £3 15s.

Christchurch Loreal England

New Zealand Wool and Meat Markets Report Declines and Carried Forward Bales

London cable shows Merino prices down and Crossbreds down 7 to 74 percent from opening rates. 34 000 bales of New Zealand held over. Progen Mutton and Lamb steady with no price change. Frozen Beef firmer. Wool sales more animated with varied declines by description. 77 000 bales sold for Home use. 8 000 bales to America. 69 000 bales carried forward. Butter weak. Copenhagen quote 2 kroners lower. UK imports 88 000 cwt versus 83 000 cwt prior year.

National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd London New Zealand Bates America Copenhagen United Kingdom

Commonwealth Easter Manoeuvres Planned Near Sydney

Wellington April 3 Colonel Davies Inspector-General of the New Zealand Forces will represent the dominion at the Commonwealth defence force manoeuvres near Sydney during the Easter holidays.

Wellington Davies New Zealand Dominion Commonwealth Defence Force Sydney

Rheumo Promoted for Rheumatism in New Plymouth

John Abbott of New Plymouth writes that Rheumo relieved his rheumatism and rheumatic gout after trying other remedies. He notes over 30 years residency and willingness to recommended Rheumo to acquaintances. Available at the local chemist store for 28 shillings and sixpence.

John Abbott Phupher and Gasfitter New Blymouth New Plymouth Rhewmo Jorn

Shearers Demand Likely Referred to Arbitration Board

The Sheepowners and shearers union discuss labour conditions with demands based on Timaru February conference. The old award expired March 1 and the present terms were published March 19, with arbitration or conciliation seen as likely paths to resolve the dispute.

Ahs Arbitration Court Conciliation Board Timaru Mu Takiyes Anal Rit

Farm Labourers’ Dispute Heard by Conciliation Board

The Conciliation Board resumed sittings at Leeston with witnesses led by Mr Evans. Farmers and workers voiced opposing views on the Union’s wage and condition demands. Several men described earnings, housing, and job security, while some supported the status quo and others urged changes before the board adjourned for Christchurch.

Conciliation Board Leeston Evans Robert Beatty Boyd theNion Wiliam Michael Hants Efe Robert McJarrow Selwyn Ile Edward Welsh Killinchy Hoe James McCarthy South Australa New Zealand E. Galpin James Lambie Lakeside Thomas Taylor Southbridge Workers’ Union Christchurch

Mellor's Shoes Offers Light Durable Footwear At Low Prices

Advert promotes Mellor's Shoes as selling comfortable light and durable footwear for tennis bowls and cricket. Claims high quality at economical prices and urges readers to see the advertisement for best deals in the district.

Mellor

Imprisoned for Non-Payment After Public Meeting

Auckland reports a large Drury gathering on April 1 to support Mr W Dixon jailed for two months for disobeying a magistrate and failing to pay back wages from an arbitration award. Dixon refused to pay 21 pounds back wages, was fined 3 pounds and 10 shillings, then imprisoned. A solicitor was sought to seek Dixon's release and reopen the case with a further meeting planned for Saturday evening.

Peder Auckland Drury Fall W. Dixon Mounden Dominion Newali Fr Thxon Dixon Euce J. Flanagan

Correspondence on Editorial Independence Disclosure

A brief correspondence notes a stance on self reliance and editorial independence. The writer emphasizes the duty to express sincere opinions and to avoid external influence on published content. The letter defends journalistic integrity and responsible commentary.

Whisky as Worth and Rational Drinking Debate

A letter to the editor cites a Lyttelton Times piece about the Islington Borough Council seeking definition of whisky and argues that commercially made whisky from patent still costs little. The writer questions when society will teach children about the dangers of drinking and urges reason in temperance.

Lyttelton Times Islineton

Special Prize At Christchurch A P Show 1908

Henry Hughes offers five guineas for the best improvement in farm implements exhibited at the Christchurch A P Show. Farmers and assistants are urged to submit ideas to Hughes, Hereford Street, Christchurch, for expert advice and potential protection from infringement. Full details from the A P Association secretary or H Hughes Climie, manager Hereford Street.

Henry Hughes Christchurch Hereford Street A. & P. Association H. Hughes Climie

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