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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
2
Readable text describes handsome Washing Crepe with floral effects and silk-finished Poplin in double width. It notes dress lengths of seven yards and prices such as 8/ and 3/9. Plain colors listed include Saxe Brown Champagne Cream.
The Ashburton Borough Council met to hear the Mayor report a temporary loan overdraft of £ 8120 6s with a Bank of New Zealand balance of £ 120 6s. Revenue since the last meeting totalled £ 204 18s 7d, including rates £ 158 7s 6d rents £ 22 8s 4d asphalting £ 6 4s and fees and fines £ 8 5s. High-pressure Water Supply Account contributed £ 10 7s.
A government land department note accepts a council endowment of 250 pounds over two years to vest reserve 2643 in the council. The works committee backs channeling along William and West Streets and plans a riverside walk while debates on economy and river improvements continue.
In Auckland on December 6, the master bakers and their employees failed to reach an agreement on night baking. The union announced that after this week workers will not start before 4 a.m. The current award, due to expire, guarantees double time rates for work before 4 a.m.
A returned Kiwi soldier reports on Gallipoli and the long wait for reinforcements. He quotes a Auckland newspaper remark about whitehaired veterans and recalls crowds cheering troops near Wellington and Auckland. He urges more men to join while praising the indomitable fighters who endured brutal trenches since April 25.
An old advert promotes Baxter's Tune Preonerrer as a preventive remedy for coughs and colds and a tonic to fortify health. It claims occasional use keeps one fit and warns against serious illnesses by strengthening the body.
The Tobacco Growers of Rhodesia claim their Invicta Mixture and Dreadnought Navy Cut are among the world’s best tobaccos. Offers include Officers Mess cigarette and British tobaccos in two ounce tins. Also promotes Wambni coal for efficient heating and cooking, with dealers listed.
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