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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
7
Commercial dispatch from London notes The Distillers' Company Ltd has requisitioned Calder and Company's seven distilleries, gaining control of the whisky trade. Distilleries Co Ltd paid £750,000 to Calders, whose capital stood at £250,000.
The New York Times financial expert reports that since January 1 410 million dollars of gold have been imported into the United States. Britain accounted for 124 million dollars and France for 101 million dollars.
In Wellington on August 12 Dominion Finance reports quarter ended June duties total £1,371,335, down £645,962 from 1920. Spirits and tobacco duties amount £108,242 versus £131,011 in 1920 June quarter.
Wheat markets quiet and steady with Australian ex quay at 77s. Flour dull at 3s ex mill. Oats steady, beans firm, peas advancing. Tasmanian blues 52s0d to 60s0d, New Zealand 50s0d to 52s0d. Sugar firm at 61s 6d.
A Bookseller window advertises fresh titles and prices including Three Brave Women and The Wonder Book of Knowledge. It highlights 2s 6d shelf copies and 6d to 1s items with recent releases by Annie Swan E W Riley and others.
Sound advice for men seeking a sharp look with limited funds. Highlights clothing boots and hats tagged well below retail prices. Visit the Christchurch shop to explore and compare selections.
Dreadnought tyres in 28 3 and 750 x 75 deluxe extra heavy suited for Indians and Harleys. British built for longer wear and dependable performance on motor cycles.
The shop advertises a broad range of footwear for all ages and genders. Slippers include Men's Strong Carpet Slippers 8s 6d and Women's Felt Slippers 8 9d, with children's sizes 2s 6d to 6s 9d. Ladies and men's shoes and boots offered at varied prices, with options from blue box calf to patent styles, plus school boots and repair services opposite the station.
The Bradford wool market reports very little business and prices remain unchanged. The quiet trading reflects slow demand and steady quote levels across available lots.
Butter remains firm with strong demand for Australian and New Zealand imports. Government price increase anticipated tomorrow by about sixpence, with Australian ex Ormonde and Kent selling near parity. Cheese eases slightly as New Zealand white and coloured varieties vary, with Australian whites and colours also quoted.
School officials condemned the timetable that places the express ahead of slow trains from Timaru and Christchurch delaying students. The board urged the minister to delay the express slightly to allow trains to arrive first and improve class start times. The director was asked to pursue support from Hon. W Nosworthy and Hon. RB Rhodes. The Methven line cut and Friday morning express changes cause two days lost for pupils. instructor may use a slow train workaround.
The August meeting at Addington concluded with totalisator investments of £62,968, below last year’s £63,099. Harold Child rode Theseus to win the Addington Handicap in 4min 47. Sova a miles Trooper Dillon Capriccio Islington Sentients won the harness event by three lengths in 4min 39. Farewell Handicap saw Gleaming Guynemer win by two lengths in 2min 44.
Christchurch reports holiday lull in grain and produce trade with seed wheat demand rising. Oats stay firm but London orders are scarce. potato prices firm locally yet farmers hesitate to sell. Potatoes destined for Auckland and Timaru shipments. overall Dominion oversupply implies slow price recovery. Seeds quiet with maintained rates.
Thomas Broom and his son Edward drowned at Sheepwash Northumberland while trying to save a ball from the River Ansbeck during a family picnic. Edward fell in first, his father followed in to assist, and both were swept away before aid could reach them.
Market notes show barley at 3d to 3s 4d, cape barley 2s 6d, red clover 10d to 11d, white clover 11d to 1s 3d. Potatoes £1 10s to £1 15s, onions nominal £3, peas 53 6d to 6s, linseed £15 to £15 10s, flour priced by government peatess £21 per ton fob Lyttelton Imaru Oamaru, bran £6 to £6 10s, pollard £9 to £9 10s.
An advertisement touts Wade’s Worm Figs as a safe worm remedy for children. It also promotes Nazol for instant relief from cold symptoms and nasal or throat congestion, with a tip to apply Nazol to a baby’s pillow or nightgown for snuffles.
Christchurch grain markets show subdued activity with oats steady at 3s 6d to 2s 8d for Gartons and little shipping later. Chat is weaker with no outward outlet, clovers quiet, potatoes near 2 level, and northern surplus gradually clearing. Tables on tracks range 80s to 36s.
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