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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

4

Tailoring Science Promises Perfect Fit and Comfort

The article argues tailoring is an exact science guiding selection and fitting. It claims mastery of the craft and pledges customer satisfaction through personalized suits and careful workmanship.

Hospital Board Holds Annual Meeting Elects Chairwoman

The Hospital Board convened to elect a chairman for the year with Mrs. Lambie unanimously chosen. The report noted nurse retention issues, proposed a higher nurse salary, discussed ambulance replacement, and supported a sanatorium plan with South Canterbury and potential regional partners.

Hospital Board Messrs J. Davison W. d. Dickie C. Reid T. F. Gibson J. Cairns H. Davis J. Lambie W. G. Hillier Huge Friedlander P. Stewart W. Morgan Valentine South Canterbury Board Mesdames Davis Dickie Wood Avery Messie Stitt Harper Reid Tinwald Hampstead Davis Stitt Mesers Dickie, Gates and Reid Davison South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board South Canterbury Fairlie Oamaru Ashburton Lambie

Egyptian council urges Khedive government on internal participation

The Egyptian Legislative Council unanimously calls the Khedive's government to grant the nation the right of effective participation in interior administration.

Catro Egyptian Legislative Council

Sickness costs time and money. use remedy early

The text urges buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to avoid wasted time and medical expenses. Using a bottle at the first sign of loose bowels or diarrhoea can prevent a severe attack and a week off work. It claims the remedy never fails, is pleasant, and should be kept at home, with Wor sale by Ashburton iysag company.

Ashburton Iysag Company

November Weather Summary From Aghburton Station

Observations show rainfall on five days totaling 85 points in November at Aghburton. The barometer ranged from 29.25 to 80.28 inches, and minimum temperatures peaked at 44 degrees with a low of 35. Maximums ranged to 81 and fell to 55. Frosts occurred on several mornings, and Geraldine records 1 inch 15 points for the month versus 2 inches 76 points in 1907. The shade thermometer max hit 82 degrees on the 7th and min 40 the same day. Barometer reached 30.26 inches on the 13th and was lowest at 27.11 inches on the 5th.

Aghburton Geraldine

Monody on the late candidature of fr David Jones

A monody laments the death of David Jones and his thrice four hundred men in a battle of whisky and desertion. It praises Jones's principles and envisions him rising again to carry freedom's thunder over the Canterbury Plain.

Fr David Jones David Jones Canterbury Plain

Costiveness blamed for much suffering and remedy promoted

The piece argues constipation causes illness and urges daily bowel activity within 24 hours. It cites Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills as an effective, gentle remedy used by families, with testimonials and advice for mothers to foster regular habits from infancy.

Dr Moree Mary Hands Chaucer Road Napier Morse

Embezzlement Trial in Invercargill Ends with Sentence

Reginald Day former secretary of the Southland Charitable Aid Board was retried in the Supreme Court on charges of misappropriating funds. The jury found him guilty of omitting entries for two sums but not guilty of stealing. Day claimed accounting blunders and asked for consideration of his lack of bookkeeping skill. He said he was penniless with four children. He received twelve months with hard labour.

Invercargill Reginald Day Southland Charitable Aid Board Supreme Court Day

Lyttelton Harbour Board Approves Wharfage By-law

A special meeting confirms a by-law fixing wharfage dues in Lyttelton Port. Debate centers on railway freight reductions and revenue impact, with coal rates and consumer benefits weighing against port losses. Several board members dissent as the by-law is adopted.

Lyttelton Toyttel- My Canterbury Budda Cook Wellington Friedlander Hay Graham Brown Mr Friedlander Messrs Friedlander Kaye

Smart summer suits offered by George Davies Christchurch

A Christchurch advert promotes made to measure summer suits by George Davies at 2 6d 2 10s 2 15s and 3 3s. It touts the Keep-Shape front from London and New York outlets, cash-only pricing, samples by post, and a full money-back guarantee for satisfaction.

George Davies Christchurch London New York Davies New Zealand Colombe Street

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