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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 22, 1921
Page
3
In this essay the author argues that strong personality shapes memory, leadership, sport, and national character. He cites schoolboys, Maori chiefs, British officials in India, and public figures like Selwyn to show how consistent drive and self control build influence, while modesty balances ambition.
At an Old Melbournians reunion Melbourne’s earliest football match was recalled as played on August 7 1858 between Melbourne Church of England Grammar School and Scott’s College. Forty players a side goals a mile apart two goals to win the match drawn after three sessions with Scott’s College scoring once over three days.
A British government reform ties 11 million census papers to an advertising agency for exclusive back-page ads. The agreement totals £11,000, prompting praise from agency reps and Sir Alfred Mond for unlocking new revenue potential.
A local notice extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. Mrs Lockhard of Ashburton testifies the pills relieved long standing back pain and headachy symptoms after failed remedies. Sold by chemists for 3s per bottle or by Foster McClellan Co Sydney with delivery.
In 1920 Liverpool imported £271,547,600 from the United States. Major items included raw cotton £106,097,400, bacon £27,553,000, wheat £9,459,600, hams £6,680,200, lard £6,557,000 and copper ingots £5,369,800.
Mrs W A of Helensville reports five years of internal piles pain improved by Zann Double Absorption Treatment. The ad guarantees money back and offers a booklet on pile causes and cures, asking readers to send two penny stamps to Zann Proprietary Box 952 Wellington.
Industry standard improves efficiency when paired with Gandy's Belting. Manning Co. reports reduced breakage and smoother operation using Bedford Row Christchurch supplier.
Manning Company advertises to supply iSod machines and engines for workshops mills and factories including gas steam and oil engines. Request particulars from 5 Bedford Row Christ Church.
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