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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
4
The advertisement touts Lipton's tea as superior due to extensive sourcing and large production, claiming an edge over competitors. It urges readers to procure Lipton's for daily use and special occasions and promotes Lipton's Extra as delicious.
Mr Ager will visit Ashburton on Tuesdays and Saturdays and may be seen from 10 am until 4 pm.
Wellington December 6 Major W G Mair’s petition for compensation for state service is approved for favorable government consideration as the Petitions Committee report is adopted by the Legislative Council this afternoon There was no other business.
In the House of Representatives debate on the Land Laws Amendment Bill the Liberal side attacks the government for secret scheming and opportunism while defending freehold clauses. Proponents argue freeholders number 54 in the House and press on with the bill, with adjournment slated for tomorrow afternoon.
The Wakanui Road Board met on Saturday with members led by G W Leadley. They discussed restoring part of Main South road, granting a road grader to N Fitzgerald, and extending shingling on Collison's road to Buckley's. They authorized overdraft of £1000, invited grass seed tenders, and audited expenses of £190 10s 6d.
Advertisement from George Davies promotes cash sales and bulk purchasing to offer cheaper tailored suits. It claims 40 branches nationwide, direct-from-manufacturer sourcing, and the ability to save several shillings per yard on suitings, with a £2 saving touted for customers.
Aly R N Adams spoke in Ashburton on Britain and the Sea, stressing the empire’s unity via sea power and praising British industry. The small audience, mostly children, saw pictures of Dreadnoughts and global commerce, while ALC and Navy League leaders urged patriotism and history in schools.
In Wanganui a young man named W Hasler, noted as an accomplished swimmer, nearly drowned while bathing in the river. He sank after cramps, was rescued by a companion Neilson and others, received half an hour of resuscitation, and recovered after water was pumped from his lungs.
In Church Street a man aged fourteen, Edward Mundy, was killed when an acetylene gas generator made from an oil drum exploded while lighting a cinematograph. His brother William was injured, and the coroner ruled accidental death.
Burglars forced entry to Stratford railway station early today and stole eighty shillings left on site. A bacconist shop was entered but nothing was taken after an assistant disturbed the thieves. Entry achieved by prising a window. disturbances noted at nearby premises.
Mr BF Mainwaring’s records recount Ashburton Hospital origins from the 1885 board meeting in the Borough Council chambers. It notes early supporters, tendered builds in 1879, council grants, first house surgeon Dr Trevor, and later funding through 1961 including government contributions.
Hampstead School Committee convened with members including W Thompson chairing and Frizzelle joining. They discussed pupil teacher vacancy, examination schedules, school excursions, and finances. Attendance averages and pupil numbers were reported, prizes awarded for crafts, holidays set, insurance renewed, and preparations for a subcoastal school picnic advanced.
A Sydney woman suffering from extensive facial eczema reports dramatic improvement after using Zam-Buk. She credits rapid healing, reduced burning and itching, and urges others to keep Zam-Buk at home for cuts and children’s needs. The product is sold by chemists and stores in small and large pots.
In Alckland on December 4 the body of the No-license party adopted resolutions from the Wellington Convention. The resolutions demand a separate ballot on the issues of No-license and dominion prohibition and express strong confidence in party leaders and belief their action will prove valuable in the near future.
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