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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
4
A catalog lists prizes including a 21 piece English china tea set valued £3 and a cast iron preserving pan valued £2 2s. 6d. It notes a shipment opening featuring vases teapots jugs bowls and decorations such as Shakespearian Dickens Countryside Rheims Coaching Days Robin Hood Pekin and Golfing.
A list of drapery and clothing offers from DRAPER AND CLOTHIER East Street Ashburton. Includes Moore's 1000 Yards Voiles, voiles, blouses, Panama hats, straw hats, waterproof coats, silk and satin under skirts, knitted sports coats, tweed costumes, cotton crepe, brown towels, and all linen damask deals with special prices.
We invite shoppers to inspect these goods for Christmas and wedding presents and gifts. Royal Doulton is spotlighted as the desirable tableware option in this holiday display.
Our Christmas assortment features the Best English Continental American Australian and Colonial confectionery. Boxes and loose chocolates abound with hundreds of boxes to choose from.
A seasonal message thanks the public of Ashburton and County for past royal support. The note extends wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year and signs off with a courteous closing.
IBBOTSON é. SON provides a contact line with the phone office and a post office box number 13. The fragment lists a mail and phone contact but lacks additional context or events.
A bookstore advertises a wide range of reading and gifting items for all ages. It highlights children’s annuals, picture books, scrapbooks, stationery, engraving albums, and birthday books with prices from 3d to 22s 6d, inviting customers to browse and buy.
A W Hopkins, bookseller and stationer, located on Eas Street, features a side phone line 120. The ad highlights a catalog of books and stationery offerings with contact details.
A Progressive Men's Store advertises a wide summer underwear selection. It promotes pure wool lightweight shirts and pants, open net hygienic cotton, cotton woven and Balbriggan undergarments, with well shrunk domestic weaves and reasonable prices to attract shoppers.
William Bixon offers men s and boys clothing at Furnett Street with telephone contact 166.
A critical letter to the Guardian outlines Hampstead Town Board and Ashburton Borough dealings over modern drainage amid delays. It cites Health Act provisions, poll outcomes, and contracts, blaming Hampstead inaction for rising costs and hindering the Greater Ashburton scheme.
Local Auckland notes report a request to view psychic photographs by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle being declined. A New York resident’s hotel reservation request for Auckland party is refused due to prior bookings. An Auckland visitor praises Sydney Art Gallery directors for a thoughtful photo gift. A New South Wales National Art Gallery card accompanies a painting postcard. In business news, G H Carson’s motor service station advertises routine overhauls and expanded facilities to handle rush orders with skilled mechanics.
Captain T J Watts told Ashburton volunteers that current reels are antiquated and urged the Borough Council and ratepayers to fund a modern Dennis motor fire engine and pump to improve water access and cut fire insurance rates. The Allenton water races and Hampstead districts were cited as areas needing better supply.
Readers in Allenton and Charles Street contest Dr Telford and Mr Johnson over reports of infectious disease during the epidemic. They argue Charles Street is among the healthiest country-town streets and question why it is labeled a source of infection.
Ashburton High School appoints Mr Williamson as mathematics and science master and senior housemaster at St Andrew's College Christchurch. Mrs Irwin becomes headmaster of the Borough School after organising local teaching. Colonel W D Boyce of Chicago, visiting Australia and New Zealand, plans travel writing on Dominion conditions with his secretary and photographer.
A short notice touts Akaroa as a quaint harbor retreat with mild climate and scenic waters ideal for a restful holiday in a French inspired setting. The piece highlights peaceful surroundings and appealing weather for visitors seeking quiet leisure.
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