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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
2
A range of Ladies White Strap Button and Lace Shoes in Canvas and Popular Washing Dress Fabrics is offered at money saving prices. The assortment includes Toile Crepes Piques Taffetetas seen in season fabrics with prices listed as 3/3 4/6 5/9 4S/11.
Ashburton branches report varied donations and garment contributions for war funds. Contributions include cash from multiple donors, monthly subscriptions, and numerous garments and clothing items from Willowby, Chertsey, Hinds, Westerfield, Borough School Girls, and local women groups. Workers named include Mrs McLauchlan and Mrs Gallagher among others.
The Ashburton Patriotic Troubadours performed at Methven Hall before a crowded house. The evening featured new songs and popular numbers with strong audience encores. Mr J R Brown urged more local fundraising toward a 25,000 target for wounded soldiers, praised contributors including women in Red Cross work, and announced flag sales raising 210 pounds for the cause.
The Wounded Soldiers Fund carnival in Wanganui ends with a grand ceremony at His Majesty's Theatre. The Battle of Bullion, started by Dr John Ball, editor of the Wanganui Chronicle, raised over £65,000.
Wellington dispatch lists soldiers admitted to Alexandria 19th General Hospital with ailments ranging from broncho pneumonia to rheumatism. Several are noted as improving or removed from seriously ill status, with transfers to Imtarfa and Ricasoli hospitals in Malta and Malta care for others.
Sydney reports Casualty List No 121 listing New Zealanders. Died of Wounds Private L McKen ne Private J George in hospital at Alexandria Warrant Officer Oliver and Privates B Yelvin V Stellashan and G A Ross reported wounded and in hospital at Malta</s>
Complete list of donations of £10 or more received by the Ashburton County War Relief Fund treasurer to date. Names and amounts include £1000 Gates Tallock and James Copland, £500 each from John Grigg Nicoll Bros D G Wright Robert Bell, £265 R J Low, £200 to John Lane E F J Grigg, £150 Mrs Doig and others, with numerous £60 £50 £40 and £30 instalments from various individuals and firms totaling substantial support for wounded soldiers.
A New Zealand Waterside Workers Conference debate focused on the Auckland Union’s practice of admitting members only when approved by the Election Committee. The discussion favored unifying past disputes and led to unanimous agreement on a Federation rule that all unions should accept clearances from other unions.
The notice extols Baxter's Lung Preserver as a cure for coughs and lung complaints. It claims the remedy strengthens the body and prevents serious illnesses with occasional use, urging a large bottle for ongoing health.
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