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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
2
Wellington December 10 The Freezing Workers Moderation reports that owners refuse to meet workers to discuss wage increases and insist on their own offer. They accuse employers of blocking discussion and breaking links with workers while claiming rates are fair. The issue affects the nation as meat exports balance with imports.
Residents of Leugecinnes seek police protection from a war refugee said to wield a deadly gaze. They fear a curse and threaten to leave unless she is banished or watched. Police await Paris guidance as authorities avoid stoning under French law.
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce debated the New Zealand Co operative Stevedoring Association proposal. It urged a public inquiry into the agreement published by the New Zealand Welfare League, citing monopoly risks and public ownership of wharves and plant. It called for hearings with labour boards merchants unions and other bodies.
London December 9 wheat market quiet with an Australian afloat sold at 116s per quarter. Flour dull. Oats steady. La Plata spot 46s 6d per quarter. Dear and beans steady and quiet. Sugar granulated at 80s per cwt.
Wellington December 10 Farmers in wheat districts urged the Government to fix next year prices. Minister Nosworthy said no price fixing this year and would consider the matter in February after receiving necessary information. He promised that farmers could be assured the Government would do the fair thing.
A reader claims the cheapest and most effective cough cure for families is made with Hean's Essence. The note promotes affordability and relief, urging use for persistent coughing and throat irritation.
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a rapid remedy for stubborn coughs and chest ailments. It claims to soothe throat passages and heal membranes, noting the medicine is pleasant, inexpensive, and available as a 2s 6d bottle before chemist shop closing today.
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