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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
6
A reflective piece tracing humanitarian effort from Guthrie and Booth to Barnardo and modern philanthropy. It argues that despite vast charity and reforms, poverty persists as new generations are born into need, requiring ongoing aid and renewed hope.
The report recalls Dr Barnardo's mission to rescue children from slums and train them for life. It notes 21 boys from Watts Naval Training School joining the Royal Navy with nine earning the £25 grant, 12 more awaiting results, and 283 children sent abroad this year plus a forthcoming 25th thousand emigrant voyage on June 12 from Surrey Docks. Positive letters from beneficiaries are highlighted.
The Right Rev Bishop Carpenter argues that an able child is worth about £150 to the state if employed. otherwise the lost potential is a cost. He endorses Dr Barnardo’s Homes as a prudent measure to rescue wasted lives and prevent them from becoming a burden to the community.
The passage reflects on how genuine feelings adapt to the vessel that holds them and retain their essence. It suggests that when trust is placed in you a person reveals impulse and truth, while absent mindedness can delay relief. The present mind carries the burden of the current world.
The House met for second readings on the Public Trust Office Amendment Bill amid sharp exchanges. Ministers defended the measure as liberal and efficient, while opponents questioned the handling of confidential evidence from the Public Trust Office Commission and warned of implications for the legal profession. The session also covered Local Bodies Loans, State Advances, and Municipal Corporations amendments before adjourning at 11.35 p.m.
An ad outlines a two part cough remedy with essence and water mix, claiming home dilution saves money. It touts Hean’s Essence for throat and lung troubles and offers purchase through chemists or wholesalers, promising easy preparation and lasting relief.
A dated listing shows 3d tb, 1 pie plums, 1 pie peaches and 1/2 pie greengages available. The terse entry records fruit quantities in a small regional market notice.
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