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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 14, 1908

Page

4

Public Sir discusses reform and public trust in Ashburton

The article argues for plain speech and direct charges against wrongdoing to expose evils in public life. It criticizes using influence for personal gain, cites actions of the A and P Association, and urges the public to rely on a free press to judge education leaders in Ashburton.

Russell Lovell Technical Board Christian A. and P. Association Messrs Tucker C. Reid Myr Christian Broken Hill Hospital Board Me Dumaresq Dom Ashburton

Remarkable finngoid growths compared to an octopus

Edith Hunt confirms a similar crimson tenaclelike growth observed in the riverbed near Greenstreat last year. Mr Lechner at Geraldine reported a curious find, and the writer saw another specimen during a walk tonight, noting a strong smell.

Lechner Geraldine Edith Hunt

Genuine Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Endorsed by Court

A Victorian Supreme Court case supported Sanders and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as a safe reliable remedy. The warning highlights dangers from inferior extracts and stresses the superiority of the genuine preparation proven over 35 years by experts.

Sander and Sons Supreme Court of Victoria

Prize draw notice for coupon holders in Manchester area

An advertisement invites readers to save coupons and join a half yearly cash prize distribution. It promises sixty one pounds in prizes across eighty six draws and mentions agents in Manchester.

Mitchell and Turney Quality Drapers Local Bargain Push

Bese goes the bargain puns at Mitchell and Turney's as the bar gains momentum across the town. The store names are highlighted in a collage of ads and notices showing price cuts and promotions.

Bese Mitchell Turney’s Mitchell and Turner Quality Drapers

Fine Crops Report Across District Amid Rains Boost Yields

The report notes heavy land near Alford Forest road and Winchmore showing promising Tuscan wheat up to 50 bushels per acre while lighter land around Winchmore school remains thin but set to improve after recent rains. Oats and barley near ripening, with cracking yields possible in Methven and Springfield areas.

Alford Forest Road Winchmore Winchmore School Methven Springfield Ashturton Mulligan Barford James Quigley Upper Tinwald G. A. M. Buckley Crower Holland Quinsey Marfield

Long Beach Road Board Adopts Road and Sets Roadworks

The Long Beach Road Board held a Saturday meeting with W T Lill chairing. They adopted the surveyed road shown in red and instructed the surveyor to define it. Tenders for cocksfoot cutting were opened, with Mr Muir’s tender accepted.

Longbeach W.T. Lill Mutterick Muir William Remmingtorn Colin W. Parker H. Gore Hinds Coldstream Road Boundary Road Windermere Boundary Drain Hinds River Vaplar Myr Gore Longhead Road D. McDonald Lim Chaiman Pill

Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief Worldwide

Serious chances rise for anyone neglecting skin trouble as ailments spread and become chronic. Miss S Harris of Linwood Christchurch touts lasting relief after two years of itching, saying Doan's Ointment cured her and she recommends it to all sufferers. Sold by chemists and stores for a shilling a pot with postal price available from Foster McLellan Co. Sydney.

Dean Harris Armagh Street Linwood Christchurch Doan Foster McLellan Co Pitt Street Sydney

Unkissed Baby and Unusual Visitor Rules

A London paper notes a Bradford family keeping a nine month old baby who has never been kissed. A conspicuous entrance display lists visitor rules forbidding kissing, touching, or close contact to protect the child. The rules urge cleanliness and caution with the infant.

Bradford London Indy

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