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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
2
A Thursday social at Winchmore in aid of the Red Cross Fund raised £9 10s. Local talent presented items with Miss Baird Ashburton as accompanist. Mr W Addis won the prize for the most hard-up gentleman character and Miss Ruth Bland the hard-up ladies prize.
Complete list of subscriptions of 10 pounds and over received by the Ashburton County War Relief Fund treasurer. Names include T. Bullock, James Copland, John Grigg, Nicoll Bros, D. G. Wright, R. J. Low, Mrs Doig, Dr. Lyon, Jno. Moore, Jno. Cameron, Jno. OGrady, and many others with amounts ranging from 10 to 1000 pounds.
Wellington December 12 The small steamer Maitai remained in port unable to sail to San Iy due to boiler repairs not completed. It is expected the vessel will be ready for sea early tomorrow per Presa Association.
The Themis steamship, sailing from New York on September 12 to New Zealand via Panama, was diverted from the Panama route to Durban due to slides in the canal. The 19 000 ton Norwegian tramp carries 46 000 cases of oil for New Zealand.
Readable notes claim Waro Nui coal contains no sulphur, stones, or dirt and burns freely with intense heat. Market pitch emphasizes coal price parity with Shire coal and suggests superior burning qualities for consumers.
Minister of Internal Affairs discusses the 94000 men on the National Register who offered no service. He notes a pending inquiry into birthplace residence and occupation, plus health and employment. He stresses confidentiality and hints at a possible later roll of honour.
Lord Milner and Arnold Bennett spar over Britain's sea power and its impact on the war. Bennett argues the fleet blocks peace terms for the Central Powers, while Milner says victory requires subduing Germany and that shipping alone cannot starve Germany into submission. Bennett contends a fleet-led blockade makes Germany's life impossible at sea.
An old advertisement touts Nazol as a rapid cure for colds mentioning 60 doses for one shilling and sixpence. It emphasizes speed and honesty of the remedy in arctic-like cold weather.
A window display promotes practical gifts for all ages including fountain pens from Waterman's and other brands, wallets, cases, writing sets, purses, handbags, diaries for 1926, toys, books, and dolls. Prices range from a few pence to several shillings, highlighting self filling pens and stylish note cases.
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