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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
7
London reports a firm market with scarce supplies. Australian and New Zealand commodities show steady prices from 206s to 242s for various exports. Canadian white wheat and other goods remain strong, while oats and pork prices hold firm in the period.
An Ottawa shop advertises smart tweed and worsted suits tailor made to measure at prices from £2 5s to £3 17s 6d. Offers cash discounts, asserts fast tailoring, and urges prompt measurement for Christmas delivery with emphasis on quality and ready to wear options.
Readable fragments show multiple New Zealand units with updates on status. Entries include deaths from wounds and disease, missing, and wounded notes for rifle and artillery brigades, cyclists, and battalions with September to December dates and Court of Enquiry outcomes.
London reports say wool sales proceeded with Army Council restrictions removed allowing freer trading. Buyers note improved competition and an overall 7 to 10 percent rise from November rates. Direct consignments from growers planned after Christmas as Bradford market waits London results.
The Orient Company reports a 2 balance to profit of £938,215. A dividend of 5 percent is proposed, with £25,000 allocated to repair and renewal, £96,014 to the general reserve, and £96,996 to be carried forward.
The conference of wheat growers recommends government purchase at 63.3d for prime tilling wheat, causing a market halt as growers expect that price. Australian flour undercuts local wheat by about £1 per ton, limiting milling capacity. No new grain offers amid stock oat crops, and dry weather plus west winds threaten yields. rain is needed to salvage crops and secure a fair harvest.
Timaru December 15 The local grain market sits in suspense awaiting Board of Trade deliberations with grain growers this week. The Minister of Agriculture and the Board will confer with millers next week. Dry weather and hot northwesterly winds have seriously affected crops. Some parcels of wheat sold at 9d to 6s delivered Timaru.
Wellington reports cheese manufacturers and exporters alarmed by a severe freight space shortage hindering shipments. Producers fear government relief may be sought as ships remain scarce and returns uncertain. cheese cannot be stored long and deteriorates, risking finances amid butter fat payments and supplier costs.
December 1 casualty list shows New Zealanders with Australian forces: Private PLE Hanham died of wounds. Severely wounded Private W. Russell. Returned to duty Privates R. W. Jack and F. Emery.
Gratified men and women express appreciation for Baxter's Lung Preserver now hailed as the most effective remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. The old preparation claims to strengthen the lungs and invigorate the system benefiting all ages for over 60 years. A big bottle costs 10d at any store or pharmacy.
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