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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
6
Wellington August reports show cheese makers turning to the domestic market as export orders lag. Cabled prices from London indicate a soft cheese market with Canadian and New Zealand lots varying. butter export prices and local retail forecasts suggest cautious gains for standard brands by Thursday.
Wellington reports free market butter pricing at month end. Secretary T C Brash of the National Dairy Association says retail prices likely around 2s 5d to 2s 4d per pound, with factory to retailer costs and wrapping add-ons. Export parity targets 25d free on board, with potential price drops tied to London market trends and consumer impact in New Zealand.
Clara Kimball Young stars in Mid-Channel at His Majesty's tonight. The actress demonstrates growing versatility and broad appeal as the drama, based on Sir Arthur Pinero, portrays modern married life with striking dramatic height and human interest.
Smyrna reports a Greek military communique dated August 23 says after marches along the Sakaria river and across salt deserts they are in contact with the main enemy force south of the Gheonkson tributary. Eskishebr suffers extensive fire and much of the town is destroyed.
London reports say in Asia Minor fighting continues with a Constantinople telegram claiming Greek defeat at Gordium and Turkish capture of Biledjik and Yenikeni. A Greek communique describes a fortified Turkish line eighty kilometers long from Gordium to Emberau with a second line behind and defenses on the Sakaria River. Greeks push south of Sakaria and seize the forward Turkish positions. Turkish counterattack repulsed.
Athens correspondent for the Morning Post says Kemalists hold the last Greek strong point at Gorium Pass while the Greek right wing executes an encircling movement. A final Greek victory is anticipated daily as resistance remains strong.
Australian manager A Eva of Commonwealth Shipping Line said a Conference cable confirms shippers will not be penalised for using Commonwealth ships. This acknowledges the line has come to stay and will secure a larger share of imports in the future.
The New South Wales touring team meets New Zealand in a test at Lancaster Park on Saturday. New Zealand arrives with a strong side not featuring All Blacks regulars and faces a NSW squad praised for an undefeated tour but slow to assemble for training. Managers and coaches are S McCully and H B Hassell.
Frederick Record a Kentish swim mer who acted as companion to Holbein and other Channel swimmers and Perrault of Montreal intend to attempt to swim the Channel from the Kent coast.
Or th British Solid Truck Tyres are fitted at once to keep your truck from idle time. In touch with Santerbury Farm Co op Assn Ltd Timaru Agent.
Frequent attacks of stomach pain leave you miserable and low in spirits. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy will give you quick relief from these attacks. Sold by all druggists and stores. Nothing is more effective.
Promoted by the Christchurch Sports Club a sizeable crowd witnessed McCleary defeat Galt in the main amateur bout. Other results included McAteer over Hooper after a one and part of the second round, Terris over Weston in a six round bantam bout, and Hanna defeating Robinson in a professional featherweight clash. Officials present were Referee T Robson, judges Atack and Marsh, announcer Johnston, and time keeper Pennett.
An advertising blurb promotes Nazol as a safe inhalant offering influenza protection. It touts adequacy of insurance and urges use or inhalation, claiming pleasant and effective relief in a 60-dose package.
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