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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
3
Nominations for all handicap events at the Ashburton County Racing Club Spring Meeting must be in by 9 pm Tuesday August 26. The notice lists closing time and event scope for trainers and owners.
The Ashburton Friendly Societies Miniature Rifle Club held a meeting at the Commercial Hotel. J H Mushet was elected chair and H James as secretary with J J Hyde as chairman. Members discussed Canterbury championship entries and agreed on a selection process and a series of matches.
Private Basham, arrested for fatally striking Harry Price of South Africa in Liverpool, is remanded on a charge of murder. In Gore, Robert Duncan, 4, was found shot in the head by the Mataura River. a discharged rifle lay nearby, and he had recent health complaints.
The St Stephens Ladies' Guild held its annual meeting on Wednesday with many honorary and working members present. The balance sheet showed 63 members, 22 honorary and 11 new initiates. Plans for a sale of work to fund a new pipe organ were announced. Three socials occurred during the year and thanks were extended to those providing afternoon teas each Wednesday. Elected for the coming year were President Mrs J B Burgin, vice presidents Mesdames Wood Nicoll Bullock Digby Roberts Allan, secretary treasurer Miss Dent, and assistant-secretary Miss Rundle.
The N G presided at the Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Manchester Unity Oddfellows in Ashburton last evening. Accounts to £16 and other items were approved for payment. Arrangements for the lodge annual Church parade were reported in hand. A degree lecture followed with several members receiving the white degree.
A century ago Lady Mary Bennet inspired pansy cultivation, leading to a prized garden flower with many names such as heartsease, butterfly, kiss me quick, and love in idleness. The piece also promotes Baxter's Lune Preserver for winter coughs with customer letters and a one shilling tenpence bottle offer.
The Council discussed the Local Bodies Loans Bill with state guarantees and re enactment concerns. Governance officials debated sinking funds, ministerial duties, and extension of borrowing powers as the session adjourned until Thursday.
The House ended a Supply Committee session at 5.15 pm and resumed at 7.30 pm to discuss Estimates. Premier questioned on £200000 overspend, land settlement totals for Ward and new government. Sir Joseph Ward and Mr Allen clashed over loan charges. Land Bill promised for early passage amid lease renewals debate.
An old cigarette promotion urges readers to request a Free Gift Catalogue from Regent Company Box 331 Wellington. It touts a Free Gift Scheme with Forty Free Gifts and invites participation and distribution through smokers.
A claim that Hean's Essence lowers cost for cough medicine and can make eight eighteenpenny bottles from one bottle has led to widespread use across New Zealand. The letters praise its affordability and effectiveness, urging purchases from grocers, chemists, or wholesalers, with directions to mix with sugar treacle and water.
A historical price sheet shows Fletcher Bros Maconachie line with herrings in various tins and sauces, salmon and sardine brands, tobacco tins, cocoa, and baking products. The list highlights bulk offers and clearance prices including 18 per jar on a line, assorted 8-stick packs, and multiple brands like King Oscar Skipper Port and Van Houten cocoa, plus Edmonds and White’s powders and jelly crystals.
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