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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 23, 1907

Page

4

Boots and Shoes Arrive From Manufacturers

Large stock of bodies gents and children boots shoes and slippers arrived from the manufacturers. Children s sandals strap and button shoes a specialty.

General Public Advertises Coachbuilding and Painting

Noe the General Public states he now offers coachbuilding painting and general blacksmithing including lamps cushions and related items. They manufacture rubbertyred and other high class vehicles with a paint shop under Jesse Selwyn. Workmanship guaranteed charges moderate repairs neatly executed.

UN Uder Jesse Selwyn

Defence and imperial reach in a world war era letter

Sir John Colomb argues that defence focused only on terminal points fails the empire’s principle of general defence which protects lines of communication. In other notes, Armand Massey defeats James Braid 36 holes in a Deal golf match.

John Colomb The Daily Graphic GoLr Deal Armand Massey James Braid

Russian professor sentenced to 18 months in fortress

St Petersburg December 20 Professor Anitehkoff was sentenced to 18 months in a fortress prison for engaging in anti Government propaganda.

ST. Petersburg Anitehkoff

New Zealand and River Plate Co. to Recommend 7 Percent Dividend

At the January 7 general meeting the directors will propose a 7 percent dividend for the year with the interim deduction. Net profit is about £39,269. £21,000 goes to the dividend, £14,000 to reserve, £4,269 carried forward. A further £10,000 will be added to the reserve due to asset revaluation, bringing total reserves to £252,000.

Auckland New Zealand and River Plate Company New Zealand

Harvest Prospects In Wakanui District Outlook

The Wakanui district leads Canterbury’s cereals with strong soil but a dry season dulls yields. Wheat may average 23 bushels with some fields reaching 28 to 30. oats look promising if moisture continues but early sowings face blight risks. Overall farmers’ hopes hinge on favorable weather from now until harvest.

Wakanui Canterbury Seaview Garton

Conciliation Board Sees Limits of Land Use in New Zealand

On a Longbeachbound mission, board member Mr Mingan questions evidence on English land use and argues sericulture could bolster New Zealand’s future. He notes underutilized land on Mr Grien's estate and warns that copying Old Country methods may harm results. Several members urge scientific farming and full cultivation to raise productivity and employment.

Longbeach Mr Mingan England Dominion Minson New Zealand Grien

Southland Prospects Bright as Rain Favors Crops

Notes from Southland report a favorable season with small November rainfall followed by frequent warm showers. Crops such as oats look strong, stock grass is abundant, and dairy cows are in good condition. Land values rose last year, with dealers earning large profits, and overall prospects appear very bright.

Southland

Convent and Local Ladies Share Consolation Prizes

A list of names from St. Columbkille Convent Hokitika and various towns receive small monetary prizes. The document notes multiple £5 and £3 awards, several £2 prizes, and 42 shilling consolation prizes of 2s 6d distributed to consumers across the Dominion.

Dominion

Christmas Gift Goods Sold at Great Reductions

A display of fancy gift articles offered at giveaway prices includes cushions, linen covers, handkerchief sachets, table covers, pillow shams, pillow cases, hand bags, chairs and brassware. Items range from 2s to 218s with discounts to clear and a note of limited stock on several lines. Real oak trays and assorted perfumes also advertised as part of the sale.

Teneriffe

Holiday Bargains for Wien

Tailor-made suits in all sizes with newest materials and priced from 247s 6d to 49s 6d. White linen shirts at 5s 6d, soft tennis shirts 3s 6d and 4s 6d. Men’s boots in various styles and sizes with prices from gs 6d to 15s 6d. Hats in straw Panama soft light dark felts offered at just over half price.

Panama

Asquith Attacks Cattle Driving in Aberdeen Speech

British politics report from London quotes Prime Minister Asquith condemning cattle driving as unpatriotic and harmful to Ireland's economy. He declares that it must and will be put down, linking the issue to Aberdeen remarks.

London

Boys and children's suits on sale in tweed serge and sailer styles

Local shop offers boys clothes including Conway suits in tweed and Kaiakoi serge from 12s Norfolk suits all sizes in Kampos tweeds from 15s 6d and three garment suits from 15s 6d plus little boys sailor suits and blouses at varied prices to clear stock.

Conway Norfolk

Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract Promoted

An advertisement proclaims the Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as a safe curative for colds influenza fevers diarrhoea and more. It claims inhalations and mouth wash cure throat and lung troubles and promotes Superba Skin Food for a clearer complexion and lasting beauty.

Sander and Sons Supreme Court of Victoria

NSW Parliament moves to regulate motor car nuisance

The New South Wales Parliament debates a bill to regulate motor cars with speed limits and licensing. Proposals include badges for drivers and penalties for garden and property damage. A council member urged harsher provisions, but a clause was rejected nine votes to seven.

New South Wales Pilcher

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