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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
7
Present style Worsted and Tweed suits in handsome cloths and colours. Prices range from £25s to £3 17s 6d with cash buyers receiving best value. Two ready to wear Tweed Box Suits also offered as quality Xmas options. busy shop urges early measurement and purchase.
The Borough School, led by Headmaster Mr G Schneider, faced a harsh year with a diphtheria outbreak from March, causing fever, absences, and three infant deaths. Despite low attendance and ongoing illnesses, overall yearly and roll figures improved, promotions rose, and staff changes were noted. Pupils donated to patriotic causes, sewing for relief, and Barnardo Homes appeals raised funds. The headmaster thanked staff and the School Committee and wished a merry Christmas and bright New Year.
Wellington declares the current wool clip requisitioned for His Majesty's forces. Thirty nine firms act as Government agents and owners must deliver wool at listed ports for examination and valuation. Government pays the assessed value plus 5 percent, with seizure for noncompliance. Existing export shipments under ministerial permit will be bought on similar terms.
The barque Antiope, stranded September 16, was refloated by the salvage tug Dunedin yesterday and towed to Bluff wharf. A diver found a hole 2 ft 6 in, and a plate will be fitted before towing to Port Chalmers for docking.
In Auckland Northcote a large sand slip after heavy rain destroyed a six room house owned by Mr Bollard. Tenants Mr Millar and Jemly warned to flee before collapse. The nearly one acre slip threatens a nearby residence of Mr R H Arthur occupied by Mr P Htha. Furniture being moved from affected premises.
At the Wanganui branch monthly meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants a resolution was carried calling on the Executive Council to convene a conference of transport workers to tackle rising living costs. The plan seeks higher wages or an immediate reduction in the cost of essentials, with a fallback to unite unions to secure lower Dominion food prices if needed.
The Governor telegram announces Field Marshal the Duke of Connaught assumes Colonel-in-Chief of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade with approval of His Majesty. The brigade extends congratulations and thanks to His Royal Highness for the appointment. Signed by Liverpool and the regiment as honorary colonel.
The record itemizes Samoa expenditures including forage and ration costs, medical expenses, examination fees, administrative costs borne by the New Zealand Government, plus refunds, mechanical transport, and horse purchases. Totals include forage £ 11,766 16s, rations £ 36,955 8s 6d, medical costs £ 2,686 16s 6d, refunds £ 172 109 9d, transport £ 1,449 13s 8d, horses £ 673 5s 8d, with other items noted.
The Gazette reports an Order-in-Council prohibiting transfer of any British ship registered in New Zealand or shares to foreign-controlled firms. It also bans mortgaging such ships or transferring mortgages to unqualified or foreign-controlled owners. A second Order-in-Council blocks import of various American newspapers and periodicals into New Zealand, including Hearst papers and Cosmopolitan.
At a Hospital Board meeting in Wellington the five yearly health trend was discussed. Diptheria cases jumped from ten to forty one while overall infectious diseases declined versus 2015. Dr Valentine called diphtheria preventable and noted varying household conditions. Cancer did not show a decrease, though overall infant death rates fell steadily.
Acting Prime Minister states New Zealand has spent 12,708,108 pounds on war costs up to October 31. The figure excludes interest, sinking fund, pensions, and some imperial adjustments possibly ahead. War purposes amount to 12,2,37,533 7s 10d with Belgium relief 50,438 18s 7d, New Zealand relief 236 10s, and 20,000 under the 1914 Appropriation Act.
Acting Prime Minister disclosed figures on New Zealand soldiers who have returned from active service. By end of November last, 7570 officers and men had returned. 1091 had resumed duty, and 850 had been discharged or gazetted to the Reserve.
Auckland reports the total cost to New Zealand for Samoa occupation up to November 30 is 291,780 pounds 11 shillings 4 pence. Details show mobilisation and equipment totals including camps 119163 pounds 6 pence and transport costs for stores and fuel. Cash outlays cover troops pay and allotments with further notes on postage advertising and freight.
An old advertisement urges using Baxter's Lung Preserver to conquer throat and lung ailments. It claims it soothes all throat and lung affections, tones the system, and protects against disease. The copy touts a large bottle at a price of 10d as a worthwhile investment for households.
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