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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
2
Wellington December 12. The Defence Minister telegraphed a Christmas message to religious leaders for nationwide observance at 8 on Christmas morning. The message asks all New Zealanders to pray for protection, recovery of the sick and wounded, and a safe return after soldiers’ work is done and peace is won.
A will dispute over Annie Quayle Townend’s estate worth nearly £800,000 centers on a £5000 bequest to the Isle of Man parish animal societies. The Isle of Man Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and a local Malew branch both claim the sum. Proceedings in chambers granted outward service and representative defence, with detailed service orders against named parties.
A deputation representing the leather industry met Hon. J. Allen in Denedin to press the government to commandeer hides. They said high raw-material costs and shortages reduce tannery jobs and raise leather prices. They proposed valuing hides at 1915 levels and supplying tanneries at a fixed commission while the remainder is exported for domestic use. Allen said it is a Cabinet matter and efforts will be made to preserve the industry.
The Administrator of Samoa reports three men under medical treatment for minor ailments. Privates Mills Huckel and Neild are named as the affected personnel.
A Keystone comedy stars Syd Chaplin as a waiter who overhears inventors plotting to blow up a government battleship with a new submarine. He imitates an admiral, boards the sub, and plans to steal a steamship’s gold, causing dramatic escapes and a shark ending. Supporting acts are noted as interesting.
J C Williamson Ltd secures rights to The Birth of a Nation. Critics hail the Griffith epic for its realism in Civil War era battles and trench fighting. The program includes dramatic scenes of Lincoln's assassination and rival costumed love stories with a specially composed score. Tickets listed with worldwide price comparisons. Bristol box office opens for Saturday night and matinee.
Gratified men and women across the Dominion praise Baxter's Lung Preserver as the most effective remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. It strengthens the lungs and invigorates the system. Suitable for all ages. Over fifty years famous. 1s 10d buys a big bottle at any drugstore.
An advertisement extols overalls as inexpensive easy wear that keeps clothes clean during daily work. It promotes Krae Overalls and Blue Overalls for mechanics engineers and grocers, brown dungarees for pion workers, plus painters overalls and jackets, all well made for comfort and durability at affordable prices.
Ashburton street business advertises McDonald and Dunlop Gentlemen's Outfitters with address Halt Street and telephone 291 for shopper inquiries.
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