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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
4
Fletcher Bros announce new season fruit and groceries including currants sultanas raisins and dried fruits with a wide range of nuts, cordials, wines and canned goods. The notice lists prices and packets and notes delivery to trains with morning and afternoon rounds.
W W J Moore and Geneva Draper offer camisoIe embroidery and cambrick designs in many widths and patterns with prices from 1d to 3s 6d per yard. Also advertised are cotton voile embroidery, narro w edgings, insertions, and combined embroidery options with broad selections and a house-for-value tagline.
Daily memorandum notes an auction sale at MaMakeow with weekly produce and poultry sales. It lists Farmers Cooperative Association and Mr Henry Stephenson's Marts as involved vendors and venues.
The notice lists entertainment at His Majesty's Theatre including 8 pictures and a 2.30 matinee. A separate Mor gy Longbeach Road Board session is scheduled at 11. The listing covers evening amusements and public notices for the venue.
Editorial argues fund-raising for wounded soldiers and dependents has become a systemic business venture. It criticizes carnival methods as necessary yet effective, cites Auckland Christchurch Wellington and Dunedin results, and questions purist views on the morality of raising money through public entertainments.
The notice lists varied local items including Hampstead Allenton and Borough schools exams Hallelujah Chorus heard near Theatre Royal, street works in Hakaia, passport rules, Christmas meals for 6000 in Trentham and May-Morn camps, tax guidance in Ashburton, Methven races minor injuries, MP McCallum Egypt Malta Gallipoli plans, Fleming son in Malta hospital then England, Red Cross fundraising at Rangitata, Methven racecourse improvements, Rangitata meeting, and Ford Motor Canada’s wartime contributions with 400 workers joining colors.
A sole proprietorship ad from Ashburton Drug Company highlights English dispensing standards. The chemist boasts long experience and New Zealand certification, offering meticulous prescription preparation, drug testing, and secure handling with no poisons on shelves. Prices kept steady except for scarce drugs like aspirin.
The writer argues that current human nature mirrors ancient times and that condemning carnivals does not reform people. Harping on alleged wickedness risks diverting funds from worthy causes and harming charitable giving.
Mr A Irving recovering after a motor accident at Ralaia Gorge. Hon Wi Pere dies after a brief illness. Sir Joseph Ward attends Marmets Conference, meets Mayor Br Galbraith and Mayoress at the Somerset Hotel, inspects Red Cross rooms, and tours town with officials before departing for Christchurch.
The forecast indicates variable to moderate breezes with a stronger northerly tendency. Expect warm humid conditions with increasing cloud cover and a falling barometer in the near term.
Proceedings show John McTeague jailed for riding a motorcycle too fast within the Borough with costs. Edgar Foden discharged for a similar offence. George S Hall and Deslie Sutton fined with costs for fast riding over Ashburton Traffic Bridge. Civil cases include judgment for plaintiff for 6 10s and a separate default judgment for 47 16s with costs. other undefended actions result in costs to plaintiffs or non-suits.
The New Zealand Expeditionary Force adopts reduced postage rates for soldiers parcels via Australia, cutting charges to 1s 2s or ds up to specified limits, with direct route via Australia delivering faster transit. Negotiations with Australian Egyptian and New Zealand authorities extend similar relief to parcels for Egyptian to New Zealand routes. The Soldier Gift Club allows unit parcels to be combined and prepaid, and arrivals apply to Australian and British soldiers.
In Sydney on December 2 Tahir Tooker faced trial for the murder of his wife and brother at Stanmore. A plea of insanity failed, leading to a criminal verdict.
Melbourne reports on the adjourned inquest into the deaths of A F Greenwood and Lottie Williams. The verdict concludes Greenwood administered poison with intent to kill himself and Williams in a room on October 22.
A special department for Man's Wear is introduced with recent alterations at Strange's Ashburton Branch. A new Christmas section for wifla is also announced.
At Wellington wool sale on December 10 about 93 500 bales were offered. American demand was slack with finer wools down 1d to 4d, Bradford wools down 1d. The November sale had surprised on price. A large quantity was sold for patriotic purposes raising £774 and £118 was subscribed in the room for the Mayor's Christ Dinner to the Soldiers Fund.
The Daily Handicaps list from Dunedin shows selections for hurdles at one mile and three-quarters with Moddlite and cast various horses including Master Hamilton Crib Kingsway and Dear Anni. Also listed are the Salisbury Handicap a seven furlongs race with numerous entries such as Snapdragon Lion and Madrid and the Dunedin Handicap five furlongs featuring Kilboyne Kilkee and Dona Pacifico among others.
Wellington reports Prime Minister warns of confusion over the War Pensions Act. He explains pensions hinge on incapacity and dependents, outlining weekly rates for private soldiers and officers, and noting the Pensions Board sets amounts based on merit and income from all sources.
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