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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented list shows condensed catalog items including jams soaps groceries and medicines with multiple brands and prices. It references Fletcher Bros Huainess wares, raspberry jam tins, various soaps, Castile and peppermint cures, fig syrups, cough remedies and prop for a December customer promotion offering thirty useful presents.
The notice promotes W W J Moore as the house for value in Household and Manchester departments. It highlights durable textiles like sheeting and table linen, imported from firms such as Horrockses and Findlay. It touts low prices on guaranteed goods and emphasizes reputation and direct imports from manufacturers.
Prices listed for Horreckses Calico and Horrockses Sheeting across sizes and finishes. Also quoted are Horrockses Flannelette and Striped Flannelette prices in old currency with per dozen and yard figures.
Horrockses woollette fabrics in multiple shades and widths priced from 1s 6d yd to 15s per yard. Madapalam and India Long Cloth noted with silk-like fineness and varied yardage. Richardson damasks offered in cream and white with tiered pricing. Grey sheeting available in 54, 72, and 80 inch widths with several price points. We invite inspection of these high class goods.
Hood Cavers for Dirty Weather a Specialty at Havelock Street East Ashburton offers painting and enameling with high grade material. Expert workmanship guaranteed. Prospective clients invited to inspect materials and workmanship at all development stages.
The post authorities insist parcels for soldiers be securely packed. Percy has packed and shipped hundreds of parcels to soldiers in France Egypt and England. For safe delivery let H. C. Freric pack it.
Ashburton Loans and Investments Society and Bank of Deposit offers easy terms on purchases or building with mortgages arranged on universal terms. Deposits received at call or fixed periods with high current rates. Office: Arcade and Tancred Stress. J B Christian, Manager.
Ashburton residents are urged to visit a local drug store for DR WILSONS Rie GENERATOR a British treatment said to treat dandruff itchy scalp and premature baldness. The ad touts high demand and lists price at 3s 6d per bottle with availability through H. Percy Ashburton's leading hairdresser.
Daily memoranda lists an auction sale at Methven with stock sale details and an 12-property sale. Also notes a Friday Coop Mart event and an 11.30 horse fair at Alethven Yards.
Technical School exhibits at 7 and 2 through the evening. Hi Majesty's Theatre shows pictures. Hampstead School Grounds hosts a band concert. Hampstead School presents an exhibition and a social. Mayfield Hall hosts a cart and social event. St Stephen's Acharoom features a concert. High School displays an exhibition and annual break up.
The report lists county rivers in flood, near Christmas notices on letter mail deadlines, and a patriotic concert by Convent School pupils at St Stephen's Schoolroom to aid patriotic funds. It covers military movements at Featherston Trentham and Rakaia Cross, a Christchurch Salvage Club concert, a flag auction, and a witness claim case. It ends with notes on whaling, a new garage in Tancred Street, weather impact on strawberries, mortgage rates, and broader European affairs.
The Ashburton Guardian discusses public mood on government war measures and the drive to strengthen war effort profits. It cites John Roberts on taxing war profits, Hokitika’s resolution supporting the Military Service Act, and Lloyd George's stance on prosecuting the war. It notes Britain’s mobilisation and NZ’s looming conscription for the First and Second Divisions and predicts hardship before victory.
The Chief Sir Robert Stout and Lady Stout passed through Ashburton today. Miss L Iumphries of the Ashburton High School staff was selected by the High School Board to fill the position of mistress of the preparatory department at the Tagh School. Lance Corporal Charles Lindsay, previously reported ill with caloric fever, is now convalescent in Hornchurch Hospital. Tuarangi Old Men's Home staff and inmates presented Sister A Gates with a farewell gift as she departs to join Christchurch Hospital. Mrs Knight testified to Gates's capabilities and popularity.
Forecaster predicts variable to moderate easterly winds today with warm, humid conditions. Expect cloudy skies, misty rain, and an unsteady barometer trending downward.
Sydney December 12 lists include the names of service members in action Private JX Cornwell died of wounds Lieutenant TH 3% Gumphell Private HL tr HK Corps J B Walls Privates J Chaver and J di Murney Prisoner of War Private PE Wood Returned to duty Sapper TA Patterson and Private O T Obliver
Letter from Auckland to Mr Virtue recounts a trip to a large flour mill producing 150 tons daily, expanding to 200, with 10,000 tons of wheat stored from Japan Korea and North China. The writer notes Japan selling flour in London from Chinese wheat at 18 per ton and forecasts rising wheat exports and market impact.
A reader Wegen East Street notes crowds of ladies and children sit on the grass in Bar ing Square to rest due to lack of benches. They suggest the council raise funds or donors provide new seats, possibly instituting mayoral seats, to improve the shaded resting spot and railway preserves for public use.
The Totalisator Bill was read a second time in Sydney on December 14 1915. Education Minister James said government control would apply if machines were abused or poorly run. He projected revenue around £400 000. Mr Bruntack denounced the bill as a gambling incubator noting New Zealand women rushing to place bets.
The Legislative Council in Tasmania passes the Anti-Shouting Bill. Reported from Hobart on December 13, the measure targets disturbances and noise in public spaces.
Sydney reports the wheat crop reduced from 60 million to 40 million bushels over the past six weeks due to storms. The minister of agriculture Dr 26 notes impact during December in Australia.
A disastrous fire ripped through the Quaker Oats Company halls and the Petersborough Courthouse. Five people were killed and fifty injured, with damages estimated at £600,000.
High tides surge into the Ash mouth area causing rip current warnings near Waller and nearby river mouths. Authorities urge caution as water levels rise and coastal conditions intensify through the day.
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