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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

4

Tradesmen and Farmers Books Promoted with Kingo Tea

A local advertisement invites tradesmen and farmers to maintain ledgers and stock the famed Kingo Tea, highlighting quality goods and household staples for rural buyers.

Appointment of A A Field as Ashburton Agent

Notice to the public that Mr A A Field is appointed Agent for Ashburton in place of retirement R Alcorn who resigns from the Fire Marine Fidelity Guarantee and Mortgage Indemnity business. Rates available on application to Mr A H Field Coal Merchant West Street Ashburton. Canterbury Manager A Manning

Cea A. A. Field Ashburton Arch Inet R. Alcorn A. H. Field West Street A. Manning Canterbury R. Thos. HY. Elliott A. H. Wield Elliott A, . Field D. Thomas

Balfour regrets absence from Bannerman tribute amid illness

London dispatch reports Mr Balfour writing to Mr Asquith he regrets illness kept him from praising Sir H. C. Bannerman and his courage, consistency, high ideals and kindness. Also Britannia suffers boiler tube burst en route from Queensferry to Portsmouth, injuring five crewmen.

London Britannia Queensferry Portsmouth

Pearling Fleet Scattered by Storm at Legrange Bay

Advices from Broome report a storm scattering the pearling fleet near Legrange Bay. Several luggers sank or were driven ashore, others missing. Three fishermen drowned. more deaths feared. Details are lacking.

Fremantle Broome Legrange Bay Canon Nash

Naval collision near Gala leaves crew rescued

The Admiralty reports Lieut Fletcher missing after a collision at sea involving the Gala Attentive Adventure Ripple Teviot. Fifteen destroyers engaged in a rough sea with masked lights. Gala split in two, forepart sinking while stern floated away. Attentive struck Ripple, filling two compartments.

London Admiralty Fletcher Drought Adventure Lieut. Vletcher

Australia must take larger defence role says Lord Northcote

Lord Northcote at Captain Cook celebration warns Australia faces a distant Mother Country in 11 200 miles from danger. He urges calling in advisers now to defend the land they helped create and cautions immunity is not permanent.

Sydney Lord Northcote Captain Cook Australia

Chess standings near end of Wellington competition

The April 29 Wellington chess report lists final positions for players including A W C Davies, I E Kelling, H L James, S Mason, M S Stewart, F Kummer, M Freeman, J A Connell, R J Barnes, Rutherford, Rev Mr Fox, and others with losses and scores shown, reflecting a tight field across Wellington, Auckland, Canterbury and other centers.

Wellington A. W. C. Davies I. EK Kelling H. L. James BS. Mason Auckland M.S. Stewart Canterbury F. Kummer Masterton M. Freeman J. A. Connell Wairoa R. J. Barnes Rutherford Wanganui Mr Fox Tinwald

Doan's Ointment Cited For Skin Troubles

Wartime era ad proclaims Doan's Ointment cures skin irritation eczema hives and persistent rashes. A Christchurch reader recounts six years of itch resolved and praises the remedy with claimed long lasting relief. Available from Foster McClellan Co Sydney at nine pence per pot or posted on receipt of price.

Doan Mummey Albert Street Linwood Christchurch Dean Foster- McClellan Co Pitt Street Sydney

BBEY Boot Polish Spreads Over Boots Freely

A new boot polish called BBEY spreads quickly across boots while preserving leather shine and durability. The product claims rapid maintenance and even coverage with minimal effort for everyday footwear care.

Congregational Farewell Social for Moving Ashburton Workers

Last night at Baring Square Wesleyan Methodist church a congregational farewell honored Mr and Mrs Alecére Alcorn and Mr and Mrs John Thomas departing Ashburton for new districts. The event featured tributes from church leaders, praise by Miss M Rattray, and reflections on decades of service, ending with supper and benediction.

Baring Square Wesleyan Methodist Church Robert, Alecére John Thomas Dominion Alcorn Thomas Ladies’ Guild Ashburton M. Rattray Stendage Standage Mr Alcorn Gabriel’s Gully Otago Hokitiks W. H. Collins C. Dixon G. W. Andrews Preachers’ Association William Harding J. &. Purchase Quarterly Board John Baker

Ashburton County Scottish Society Holds Large Evening

The Ashburton County Scottish Society held its first Ingleside event at the Oddfellows Hall with Terris's band providing music. Mrs Chapman Hampstead sang My ain Polk and The Laird of Cockpen. Aitchison sang The March of the Cameron Men. Paterson gave a Scottish reading. Clarkson performed a clarinet solo. refreshments and dancing lasted till midnight.

Avon Oddfellows Haling Theburton County Scottish Society Terris Chapman Hampstead Ashburton Ain Polk Cockpen Aitchison T. Paterson Clarkson

Sculling Champion Seeks River Rowel Match

Gisborne April 29 Webb the champion sculler says he desires a match row on the Wanganui river. The date of the match against Arnat is pretty well settled for December 14.

Gisborne Webb Wanganui Arnat

Mayoral Election Results Across New Zealand Cities

The Wellington mayoral contest drew a high turnout with 14,812 votes, while city results varied: Hislop led in Wellington. Aitken trailed. Dunedin’s Cr McDonald and Walker divided support. Palmerston North’s Nash, Hesex, and Haydon posted totals. Timaru returned Craigie over Hawkey with a record poll. New Plymouth saw Tisch lead Bellringer and Collis. Eltham defeated Tayler. Hastings re-elected Thompson with Fowler and George noting votes. Nelson elected Piper with Hampson close behind. Blenheim reappointed McCallum over Penny. Hokitika saw Murdock. Kumara and Rosa reported smaller tallies. Invercargill’s Seathrett led MacVarlane in a contested race.

Hislop Dunedin City of McDonald Cr’Walker Palmerston -North Nash Hesex Haydon Christcaruagh Allison Geo. Payling Timaru Craigie Hawkey New Plymouth G. Tisch F. Bellringer W. A. Collis Eltham Tayler Eines T. C. Stanners G. W. Tayfer Woll

Land allotments opened in Auckland districts

Crown Lands Office daylong ballot sees about 14 400 acres in Manganui Hokianga and Whangarei opened for selection. Most applicants originate from the south including Wellington and Taranaki districts.

Auckland Crown Lands Office Manganui Hokianga Whangarei Wellington Taranaki

Best Deals on Blankets Despite Frost

Andrew Or &Oba promotes frost resistant blankets with bold claims of best quality and lowest prices. Customers are invited to call and inspect the products.

H. M. Jones

Transfer of 120 Acre Wheat and Sheep Estate Offers Quick Sale

Property for sale comprises 120 acres of heavy wheat land with the balance fine sheep country. Ploughable, well watered, securely fenced, capable of supporting a sheep per acre. Wool and fat sheep yielded £1600 last year. Modern seven room residence with stable and yards. One of the district’s finest properties with easy terms. Price £5 per acre. Send name and address for further particulars. Better do it now.

Bonacres Paddovka Otare Nies

Residential property for sale in Christchurch East Belt area

Mr Geo Cooper promotes sale of a convenient residence on the East Belt comprising parts of sections 250 and 251. 82 perches with a five room dwelling, bath, scullery, veranda, detached washhouse and copper tubs. Water supply by permanent pump, fruit garden, adjoining Mr J Swanson residence. Easy terms and very low price. Full particulars on application to F Ferriman, land and estate agent.

Geo. Cooper Christchurch Messie Cooper and Duncan Limited J. Swanson Muater Aas Redburton Ferriman

Hines Committed for Trial in Wellington Case

At the Magistrate's Court James Sidney Hines was committed for trial for stealing about £115 from David Sutherland, a deaf and dumb man, in Wellington on May 27. Sutherland was later found dead in the harbour with only one penny in his pockets. Fred William Ones received six months for two forgery related charges and was committed for trial on several further forgery charges.

Wellington James Sidney Hines David Sutherland Sutherland Fred William Ones

British New Zealand Meat and Produce Company Advances

The British New Zealand Meat and Produce Company offers liberal advances on Frozen Meat for shipment to London. Mr H. F. Reece manages London shipments, ensuring favorable realization. For full shipment charges, contact Walter Pickles at West Street, as local agents.

THE British New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Hed Ppre London H. F. Reece Focal Walter Pickles West Street

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