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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
4
A new shipment showcases Vases Teapots Jugs Salad Bowls Plates and more in Shakespearian Dickens countryside and other decorations. The store invites inspection for wedding and Xmas presents with Royal Doulton prominent. Also features confectionery dried fruits spices and mixed spices with a year end greeting to the public.
Seeds and choice flower and vegetable seeds offered in bulk or packets. Sweet peas and named sorts available. Stock includes GILRUTH'S THOMPSON'S items, grit, chick raiser, coal, blood meal, sprays, Bordeaux powders, arsenate of lead, Katakilla, migr seed potatoes and listed varieties such as Karlies Beauty of Bath and Chas Downing. Includes two crop barley stock by lot.
Weekly produce and poultry sales listed for Bariners Co operative Association and Henry Stephenson marts. National mortgage horse fair and Farmers cooperative property sale at the Weet Street Mart at 2 pm.
A rundown of entertainment and public meetings lists His Majesty's Theatre with films and performances at 8 p.m. plus Ealing Hall and Jubilee Buildings events. The schedule includes junior band competitions and a sale of work at Burnett Street, Allenton, with ratepayers’ meetings in local schoolrooms.
The Ashburton Guardian reports rising nationalist sentiment in India as Hindu and Muslim groups align against British rule. Gandhi's noncooperation aids unrest, with low voter turnout amid threats, while calls to boycott courts and foreign goods show deep reform debates. The Punjab issue and criticism in Parliament fuel discontent as India seeks rapid self-government.
Boots and shoes advertised with bold claims of grand value and quick turnover. Listed items include heavy service split kip shooters, chrome derby boots, finest glacie derby boots, box calf boots, kip shooters, stylish black biogne shoes, white tennis shoes, and bowling shoes with prices noted in old currency.
The article surveys response in Britain and India to the General Dyer actions in Punjab, presses for stronger Indian rights within the Empire, and argues for a liberal statesman to lead policy. It notes linked tensions in Egypt Ireland South Africa and East Africa and calls for cautious, courageous policy by the Secretary of State for India. It also includes local notices from Ashburton Christchurch and surrounding districts covering weather, court cases, allocations, and community events.
Ashburton merchants anticipate a bustling Christmas with full stocks and rising demand. Dried fruits and sugar confections show price shifts from recent shortages, while confectioners seek sugar allotments. Tailors and drapers report steady work and plentiful Christmas stock, including lingerie and gloves, with British and New Zealand made toys favored over American imports.
Ashburton Post Office staff honored Miss Hatch exchange supervisor with a farewell at Victoria Hall. Mr H Harle presented a silver cake-dish as colleagues spoke of her qualities. An enjoyable dance and supper followed with performances by local girls and Mrs Hatch. Sir V Gallen officiated while Miss N Flartnett organized the event. Miss Hatch departs tomorrow for Greymouth to marry.
A historical note explains that after 90 years of uninterrupted light, a window gains ancient light protection. No new building may be erected that would obstruct that light, preserving the occupant’s right to uninterrupted illumination.
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