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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
A bold sales pitch touts a butter skimmer claiming 15 percent lower price than competitors for equal capacity. It pledges a guarantee with every machine and asserts visible proof via the separator and strong testimonials from leading figures.
A tailored suit is not about rigid rules but about perception and fit. The shop claims to guide customers in choosing suiting that suits both person and purpose, then crafts it to be perfectly comfortable and tailored to the wearer.
Readers challenge Ashburton public bodies to investigate and abolish perceived local government irregularities. A County Ratepayer urges transparency and prompt reform, citing Ad Rem's columns and calling for strong daylight to prevent dangers and preserve public safety.
A letter praises the newly elected County Council chairman Mr John Lambie for inviting ratepayers to visit during specific hours on county business. The writer urges Parliament member Mr W Nosworthy to keep in touch with constituents, noting Nosworthy’s out-of-the-way address.
A reader from Allen's Road Allenton objects to a previous report on the A and P Association Committee meeting. He questions the reported finding of weighed facts and asks who supplied or manufactured those facts regarding the November 4th and 5th 1908 show.
A Christchurch advertisement promotes made to measure suits by GHORGH DAVIES at 178 Colombo Street. Prices 2 pounds 2 shillings to 3 pounds 15s with a “Keep-Shape” front and satisfaction guarantee. Free samples and self measure forms are offered by mail, cash sales only to save £2.
The Ashburton County Scottish Society held its fourth meeting in Goldenfellows Hall with a fair attendance led by Chief Peter Stewart. The year featured Burns Nicht addresses, Highland dancing, Inglesides, a successful October musical evening, and Hallowe’en, with officers elected and funds reported sound.
Wan ganui Education Board outlines policy under the Education Act to appoint by transfer. An efficiency register will grade teachers on service length age skill and conduct while promotion lists rank teachers for each grade. Teachers receive copies of entries and may appeal the Board decisions before vacancies are opened.
A.J. Coombs of St Albans recounts a long liver complaint and says nine boxes of Bile Beans cured him after doctors failed. He praises them as a summer tonic and claims renewed health, sleep, and energy. Bile Beans marketed as a standard family medicine priced at 1s 11d or 9s 9d for a large box.
His Honour Mr Justice Sin interprets the Canterbury Agriculture and Pastoral Labourers Musterers and Packers award. He clarifies when workers are musterers versus regular farm or station hands and notes Sunday muster payments, with guidance on how to classify workers based on engagements and duties.
Auckland deliberations on a proposed labour colony discussed by E L J Bagnall of the Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. He argues a work-based colony could reduce charitable waste, reinstate destitute men and women, and provide employment, especially where destitution stems from misconduct or neglect.
The Albatross arrives from China with vivid accounts of tremors along the Bay of Plenty coast. Sailors describe shocks, rockings, and discoloured waters near Whale Island with Tuesday morning’s tremor noted as the district’s strongest since 1866.
The Maheno will resume running from Melbourne on Wednesday after repairs deemed trivial by the Union Steam Ship Company's Melbourne office. Sutton's Magnum Bonaum, K Swede highly praised as a prize-taker and cropper, features in the notice.
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