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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
8
Special sermons at Saint Pauls Westminster Abbey and the Cathedral discussed the abilities and influence of the medical profession. Leaders urged higher standards and public trust in doctors amid ongoing health concerns.
An international congress under the patronage of the King and Queen of Belgium will convene in Ghent at month end to discuss the treatment of wounded soldiers and related care.
Paris authorities have opened an administrative inquiry into allegations that plainclothes police officers extorted money from tradesmen by alleging imaginary regulation breaches. The probe also concerns reports of arresting innocent people for private vengeance in exchange for payment.
New York August reports state the investigative commission finds serious irregularities by Governor Sulzer. Public interest demands swift legislative action as Sulzer admits using political funds for private speculation. A resolution impeaching Sulzer has been announced.
August 12 CAPHTOWN reports the Union Government invites Colonel Gorgas, Health Officer for the Panama Count zone, to Rand to investigate a complaint known as amines phthisis. He will assess the health issue and determine any public risk.
Reassuring bulletin from Auckland reports four suspected smallpox cases and two previously noted chickenpox cases now identified as smallpox in the Waikato district. Mayor sends telegram to Minister of Public Health urging a visit to assess the outbreak. Sydney also notes seven new smallpox cases on August 12.
A Wellington Post report notes Argentina’s law delaying beef slaughter until males reach three years and females six. The Waimana brought Jersey cattle from London to Mr. D. Harkness of Taranaki, including two cows eight heifers a ten weeks old heifer calf and a young bull calf born at sea.
A complete clearing sale of live and dead stock and farm implements at the Highbank homestead on Monday 18 August 1914. Items include draught horses, cattle and sheep, pigs, farming gear, oats and grains, sacks and harness, and household effects. Also two stacks of oxtsheaves and white clover seed. Spectators encouraged. sale conducted under NZ Farmers Cooperative Association.
Furnished 4 acre property with trees and a comfortable home, listed by Ferriman and Co. for sale. The notice promotes the life quality and urges immediate inspection for potential buyers starting anew life in Dunedin.
A Canterbury real estate firm states its agents quote only properties sought by legitimate farmers for sale. They emphasize protecting vendors and buyers, offering full reliable information, and highlight a sheep property as a paying proposition likely to rise in value.
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