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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
4
In a period sale note the best Christmas present is a Playfair cycle or a phonograph with strong praise for the bicycle. The offer promises a nickel pump for purchases over 158 and lists Edison phonographs, records and various price points from 3.10s to 38 10s.
Local butcher J. H. Rule expresses gratitude to customers for support and asks for continued patronage. He lists prime mutton and beef prices per pound or by cut, notes small goods specialty made by Mr. T. Barber, and signs off from Burnett Street.
Fans score a victory over Dowling in a footwear themed event as rubber items and ladies classes feature prominently in the brief report. The obscure phrases suggest a local sports or club competition with emphasis on shoes and footwear brands.
Ashburton Borough Council held a detailed session covering finances, water works, septic tanks, and civic matters. Items included overdraft discussions, ground use in the railway yard for pipe stacking, proposed swimming bath, compensation for improvements at Mr Segers premises, and a planned civic reception for Salvation Army leaders.
At the Bor ough Council meeting a letter from Craddock and Co asks to adjust the start date of the fixed-term provision for the electric concession. With Council supply delayed by about twelve months and the lighting season approaching, the concessionaires propose starting the seven year term from the Council’s supply date rather than August 16, 1907. The letter was referred to the Lighting Committee for the next meeting.
The Ashburton Domain Board votes five to four to bar cyclists after 10 a.m. on Sundays. The measure, supported by the Mayor and Curator, aims to stop bicycles horses and vehicles from using Domain paths on Sundays due to damage and nuisance.
At a Bowed of Managers meeting Mrs. Reid criticizes the Education Board for slow action on a new Ashburton Technical School grant and urges forming a separate education district. Mr Joshua Tucker predicts a shift to integrate technical instruction into High Schools, potentially dissolving Technical Associations and reassigning duties to High School Boards. He cites economic and logistical grounds for merging five schools, while noting some subjects would still require a dedicated technical school.
A Mrs H Goodwin of Prince Street Grafton New South Wales extols Zam-Buk as a universal skin remedy after her six year old son’s bad scald heals quickly with its use. She notes rapid relief for her husband’s inflamed leg from blood poisoning after minor knocks and lists numerous conditions Zam-Buk purportedly treats. Available from chemists at 1s 6d per pot or 3s 6d for family size.
A notice announces a sale of snow white linen available bagged or square form. It states the item is obtainable from grocers and storekeepers, with a price reference of five pounds
A correspondence paragraph states the paper does not hold itself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents and invites reader responses elsewhere in the issue.
In a letter to the editor from Hinds dated December 13, residents defend the Hinds school excursion to Timaru. They dispute a claim that the children behaved badly, noting only a few in one carriage insulted bystanders while the rest acted properly under supervision.
The National Mortgage and Agency Co led the final dispersal of the Dakar Cameron holdings via a large Springfield auction. Attendees from across the county and province bid on horses cattle implements and vehicles with exceptionally strong prices. notable items included draught horses cows carpentry tools and farm machinery with sun dry goods selling at full market rates.
The Frozen Meat Trades Association posts Smithfield Market quotations based on actual sales of at least 100 carcases of mutton or lamb or 25 carcases of beef. The list covers Canterbury and North Island mutton and lamb, Australian and River Plate beef, with weights and quality distinctions.
The cable from London notes weaker mutton demand with dull activity as the new season nears. NZ lamb imports in 1909 exceeded 3,000,000 carcases with Canterbury lamb at 39d and other NZ brands around 33d. Beef is weak with heavy winter supplies. NZ hindquarters 81d forequarters 23d. Butter remains steady amid cautious buyers. NZ butter 112s and Australian 108s. Cocksfoot seed market firm with light stocks. Wool market firm for all descriptions.
At the annual meeting in Oamaru on December 13 the Oamaru Woollen Factory Company declared a 4 percent dividend, totaling 8 percent for the year. £1500 was added to reserve and £902 11d carried forward as profits, with the chairman noting good business but for difficulties in obtaining aboard.
George Davies announces cash only suits to measure with a writing guarantee and 40s savings per order. He boasts a wide range of patterns, court-award labour, and seasonal booklets promising two sovereign savings, inviting patrons to request pattern catalogs from the Ashburton branch.
Medical authorities cite excess uric acid as the cause of rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related illnesses. RHEUMO is promoted as the remedy to remove excess uric acid and provide quick relief. Sold by all Shera and stores at 2s Gd and 4s
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