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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
A health notice lists liver symptoms such as sour stomach fatigue and headaches and promotes Warner’s Safe Cure as a cure. It touts decades of claimed effectiveness for liver and kidney disorders and advertises regular and concentrated bottle forms with no alcohol content.
The text argues that fitting a suit should suit both the person and the purpose, with emphasis on comfort and appearance. It claims mastery of the tailoring science and promises satisfaction after proper material and method are chosen for each individual case.
Yesterday afternoon at the Ashburton Borough School a farewell presentation honored retiring headmaster Mr J W McGregor who becomes head at Rithmantt school Christchurch. Mrs McGregor received a silver sugar basin while Mr McGregor was given a gold watch chain and medal. Speakers praised his forty years of service and the staff noted the school’s high scholarship standing in North Canterbury.
A correspondent defends musterers against Mr Acland s view that the award offers little relief and may leave them inferior. The writer argues wages reflect necessary labour, not charity, notes mustering is vital to sheep stations, and explains the daily versus weekly rate anomaly will self adjust. The letter emphasizes respect for differing opinions while clarifying conditions of mustering.
At Iceland the Mount Albert railway station on the Auckland Waikumeto line was fatally destroyed by fire. In Westport the Masonic Hall burned at 4 30 a m with a valuable organ and regalia lost. insurances total 500 pounds. Invercargill saw a six room house gutted, insured for 420 pounds on the building and 150 pounds on furniture.
An 19th century style ad touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure claiming it treats colds coughs and general ailments. The copy dismisses substitutes and lists various false cures as ineffective.
A Hampstead correspondence item questions local decisions on street work in Hugh Street. The writer accuses unnamed commissioners of improper spending, notes unapproved footpath expansion, and demands answers from the chairman and Works Committee about authority, funding, and silent replies.
A letter from 1808 argues against a UK-Australia faster mail via Vancouver, proposing cheaper chartered steamers with a £40 000 yearly subsidy and claiming possible 18 to 19 day London Auckland delivery, noting potential subsidies from the US Postal Department and Mexico.
The Wellington council session discussed reviving the 1898 Bank Note Issue Act or providing notes for times of financial panic to restore confidence. The Attorney-General rejected the move. the motion failed 24 to 5. The day included mentions of coroners, sanitation, and financial estimates.
Letter from a New Zealand farmer cites Queensland land sales of 10 000 to 20 000 acres at £3 5s to £4 per acre with railway access and permanent water. He contrasts Canterbury and Tasmanian purchases with Queensland growth, urging capital holders to invest now as population and development expand. The rest reports on government votes, mental hospital planning, pay, and public housing discussions.
Hon G Fowlds urged more trained midwives and nurses amid a defence blowout. Critics faulted the defence report for poor readiness and low inspectorate coverage, while leaders warned against compulsory service and pressed for better volunteer training and private hospital nurse certification.
In Auckland on August 28 the magistrate ruled Arthur Cleave breached the Gaming Act by publishing advertisements from bettors. He was fined £1 with £5 19s in costs. counsel Mr Dyer indicated he could appeal to a higher court if desired.
Secondary schools representatives competed in Wellington for the Lord Roberts Empire Cup. A total of 431 points was scored, about 50 behind Natal’s best. The top individual scores were 59 by Privates OConnor of Rangiora and Brent of Dunedin.
Thomas Witzgerald was sentenced to five years for arson after feigning sadness for six months. He allegedly escaped via lunacy pleas, but upon gaol arrival spoke coherently about anticipated three year term and current concern with good conduct reducing his sentence.
At the New Zealand Dairy Association annual meeting in Auckland on August 27 Mr Wesley Sprage chairman of directors praised NZ methods. He noted a rapid American tour showed valuable lessons and warned of practices to avoid while asserting NZ factories outpaced American quality overall.
A Adelaide housewife testifies that Bile Beans cured her lifelong liver ailments including biliousness headaches indigestion and palpitation after using the product from the first box. She now manages her house duties and recommends others to try the remedy. Price is 14d and 2 9d per box.
The Lindig river reportedly suffered extensive trout deaths after sheep dip runoff from a station entered the stream. An informant says many large fish, estimated from 4 to 12 pounds, were observed dead in the river.
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