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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

4

White Rose Kerosene and General Grocery Prices Listed

A list of assorted grocery items including White Rose Kerosene 6 lb tins, Flake or Pearl Tapioca 5 lb, Saxon Cornflour, Pumicine Sandscan tins, Pineapple large tins, Middle-cut Salmon, White's Custard Creams, Pea Soup Sausages, Nestle Swiss Cocoa, dried milk, Cod Liver Oil bottles, and various other pantry goods with unit prices and quantities. Names of brands such as White's and Nestle appear throughout the catalog style entry.

Nestle

Tailoring shop invites trial of new suitings

Gentlemen urged to judge quality themselves before buying elsewhere. Customers wear our suits as best advertisement. Call to view new patterns or request patterns.

New Season Seeds From Yates Offer Fresh Reliable Varieties

Seed dealer Yates and Co proclaims new season seeds in stock with all vegetable and flower varieties. They emphasize fresh tested quality, with 3d per packet and 6d per packet options, and offer free seed catalogues on application. Flower seeds available in 3d 6d and 1 shilling packets. Seed potatoes listed with named varieties. Use Kill-All-Scale for tree health.

Yates Yates and Co Beauty OF Hebron Robin Adair Dalmeny Beauty

Investment Gains Offer on Cameron Street Residence

A private residence on Cameron Street West advertises immediate investment gains with low rates. The offer lists sums of £1000, £1000, £700, £500, £400, £400, and £300 as current low rates for investors seeking quick returns.

Cameron Street West

Auction Sales At Tarmers Co operative And Mr Henry Stephenson

Daily memoranda notes weekly produce and poultry sales at Tarmers Co operative Association and at Mr Henry Stephensons marts to-morrow with expected vendor listings and prices.

Tarmers’ Co-operative Association Henry Stephenson

Ashburton Meeting and Event Listings for Saturday

A schedule of local meetings and amusements includes Tinwald Town Bond at 7 30, His Majesty's Theatre programs at 2 80 matinee and 8 pictures, Ashburton Miniature Ride Club, Farmers' Union Ashburton Branch gathering at 1, Tinwald Domain Board at 3, and related events at the Co Orderly Rooms and A and P Rooms.

Tinwald His Majesty’s Theatre Ashburton Farmers’ Union Tinwald Domain Board His Majesty's Theatre

Birth Notice for Fechner Family Daughter at Malvern

Birth announced on August 29 at Malvern Private Hospital. The wife of olin Fechner of Westerfield welcomed a daughter.

Yechney Malvern Private Hospital Olin Fechner Westerfield A Daugher

Britain's Grant of Self Rule to South Africa Questioned

The article critiques imperial policy arguing Britain's concession of self government to South Africa followed a costly war and questioned the wisdom of such a move amid ongoing tensions. It frames self rule as potentially quixotic and risky for imperial stability.

Britain South Africa

Lambs thrive in Dromore and Chertsey districts

Lambs appear numerous and healthy with twins fairly common as farmers forecast a good season. Mortality from recent gales was not large and local reports note robust early lambs amid ongoing farm optimism.

Dromore Chertsey

LLEWELLYN OWEN Examiner for Education and Music

LLEWELLYN OWEN A.Mus L.C. and A. Mus. M.J.C. is noted as an examiner for Education and partment for Teachers’ Certificates and as Teacher of Music in all its Branches.

Llewellyn Owen A.mus. L.C A. Mus M.J.C

Watches and clocks price list fragment

Prices for ladies watches wristlets silver gold and nickel watches across sizes and styles. Also lists gents silver watches and various clock categories with multiple price points across rooms and uses.

Dominion obligations and imperial responsibility outlined

The passage argues that Round Table asks that Dominions adopt a serious sense of duty in managing their affairs and accept responsibility for the safety of the Empire. It notes this broader extension of reference exceeds current readiness but asserts it will have to be faced eventually.

Britain Ronnie Round Table A. L.” Herdman Lecal Minister of Internal Affairs

Percy’s Barbers Offer Quick Beard Trim Service

patrons can avoid long waits by choosing rapid beard trim at Percy’s Barbers. customers report courteous staff and efficient service, aiming to finish quickly while maintaining grooming standards.

National Sweet Pea Show Ties With Rose and Carnation Club

The National Sweet Pea Society will hold its show in Wellington Town Hall on December 16 in combination with the Rose and Carnation Club. The schedule includes trophies valued over £100 for competition and aims to attract South Island growers.

National Sweet Pea Society Town Hall Wellington Rose and Carnation Club South Islands National Society

Notable Deaths and Clerical Moves Across Ashburton and Auckland

A. Londen announces the death of Romegeld Hopper, a famed authority. Meii John Prowse and the Elbwood Trio left for Christchurch by car train. Hickory Wood, panto librettist linked with Dan Leno, dies. author of songs. Sister Frances Atwood leaves Christchurch for Marlborough after influenza recovery. Bishop Averill accepts Auckland Bishopric. telegraphs acceptance from Wellington. Sir Joseph Ward receives Royal Society of Arts silver medal for a London paper on New Zealand as a residence.

Buxton Ashburton John Prowse Elbwood Christchurch Hickory Wood London Dan Leno Frances Atwood Salvation Army Auckland Press Association Wellington Joseph Ward Royal Society of Arts Society New Zealand

Weather forecast and current conditions

The report notes threatening skies then fine overall with occasional showers. Snow on the hills appears to recede as a government forecast predicts far southerly to strong winds, turning cold and showery with an unsteady barometer likely to fall in about 24 hours.

Bible in Schools Denial Sparks Newspaper Publicity

A New Plymouth telegram reports protest from Towah congregations against Air A. R. Atkinson of Wellington. Atkinson denies making the described charge against Bible in schools supporters and asks for correction, with the Press Association publishing his denial and regret over the misattributed words.

Dunedin Ashburton Trane Bridge Lington New Plymouth Towa Air A. R. Atkinson Wellington Bible It Schools Atkinson Press Association Flo

Accidents and Deaths Reported in Oceanic Voyage

Aboard the Makura on a voyage from Sydney, Robert Anderson aged 49, first saloon steward, committed suicide by slashing his head with a razor in a lavatory basin. Four employees were injured and scenes aboard were described as pathetic with bodies recovered.

Yer Press Association Ottawa Veterbove On- Mapeed Ing Repai Adj Accrland Arzust Robert Anderson Sydney

Multiple Fatalities Reported in New Zealand Inquests

In Christchurch an elderly man named Howard Piccole died after a violent coughing spell rupturing a blood vessel. An inquest found death from hemorrhage tied to liver and stomach disease. In Nelson, Frank Cotter died after falling from a boat. apoplexy deemed the probable cause. At Invercargill a man identified as David Muir died after exposure near Lumsden. verdict linked to heart failure from exposure.

Nelson Amin Frank. Cotter Collingwood Catter Whitenacling A.C. Sandstein Invercargill McDonald Mason Lumsden David Muir Raskis Siven New Zealand Centre Hill Station

Ashburton County Council Opens Roxburgh Bridge Over Taylor's Stream

The Roxburgh crossing over Taylor's Stream was officially opened today by Ashburton County Council. Chairman C J Harper presided with council members and staff present. The 285 foot long 14 foot wide timber bridge cost £1624 with main contractor Australian hardwood.

Ashburton Taylor Roxburgh C.J. Harper Measts J. Cairns W. Morgan G. Murdock Hugo Friedlander W."f. Lill I. Main My Friedlander Messie A. McFarlane Pat T. Bultock

Wreck Devon In Wellington Reaches Total Loss

August 28 report on the Devon wreck notes the vessel is a constructive total loss. Surveyor Lloyds Archibald finds cost of repairs prohibitive, with 40 feet of hull on rocks. Cargo in holds salvageable but weather risks and removal of winches and machinery unlikely. Crew recover personal effects. Captain Fall has issued instructions.

Wellington Archibald Watkae Lloyd’s Surveyor G. T. Fall Morrely

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