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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 23, 1921

Page

4

Ibbotson screw top preserving jars hit new season prices

The notice announces new season jars for sale with Mason and Atlas brands including quart and gallon sizes. Prices listed as sixpence per dozen.

Avon Dairy Ad Promises Prompt Payments

A Christchurch dairy advertisement promises accurate returns and prompt payments from Avon Dairy Ltd. The notice urges readers to get the highest results and directs them to send cream.

Christchurch

Gifts for Men at Melhinnys Fine Selection

A Merry Christmas shopping note asks which present suits men best and suggests visiting Melhinnys shop for a wide fine selection. The piece highlights hats as a possible gift option and addresses a woman pondering Christmas purchases.

Gift assortment of pipes and shaving goods offered

Corner East and Burnett Street advertises a wide range of smoking accessories including Loewe pipes, pipes, pouches, cigarette holders, shaving outfits, mili hairbrushes, boxes of paleo cigarettes, cigars and tobacco. Safety razors, walking sticks and various gift items complete the selection, suitable for presents.

Nightly Notices of Theatre and Concerts

Second edition lists His Majesty's Theatre program, Theatre Royal NZ Diggers Co showings, Mayfield Hall concert and dance, and Bee Majesty's Theatre matinee tomorrow at 2.30 with details of venues and times.

His Majesty's Theatre Pictures N.Z Diggers Co Mayfield Hall His Majesty’s Theatre Bee Majesty’s Theatre Mattime

New Zealand Meat Pool Debate Affects London Market

In Ashburton County the compulsory pooling plan for export meat draws attention as farmers question its impact on London prices. Critics doubt government control can lift prices or cut handling costs, warning private enterprise abroad may outmaneuver New Zealand officialdom.

New Zealand Ashburton London Board of Control Argentine United States England Massey

Government pooling plan risks farmers and brands

Editorial argues against a full Government pool for meat, warning it would erase grower weights and brand ownership, reduce cash returns, and repeat past failures. An optional scheme keeping competition in local yards is preferred, with farmers free to join a pool for consignment if desired.

England Canterbury North Island

Wellington Hospital Board Opposes Appointment Law Change

The Wellington Hospital Board denounces a proposed alteration blocking boards from appointing directors and officers without ministerial approval. Chairman Mr Castle calls it reactionary, risking centralized bureaucratic control and reduced boards to kitchen duties. Christmas Girls. A New Plan The Gift Certificate idea from Bunz Studio gains local support. Buy 2 certificates for portraits redeemable later.

Wellington Hospital Castle Bunz Studio Bunz

Weather and farming notes amid Ashburton district updates

The bulletin reports southeast to east winds, cloudy spells, and a falling barometer within a day. It records farmer income shifts with a wool cheque of £160 18s and lamb sale drops, cricket selectors naming J Willis as captain for Ashburton County vs Southland, and an education minister’s public enquiry into Miss Parks at Carterton. Also noted are a Wellington telegram on racing yearlings, local crop prospects, electric transmission progress, lodge actions, parliament recess, wireless discoveries, weather disturbances, and community notices on holidays and local business promotions.

Miss Parks Carterton A. D. Thomison Public Service Commissioner Parr

William Robert Turton 66 Passes. Local Official Remembered

The death of William Robert Turton aged 66 in Christchurch is reported. He served as chairman of the Mt Somers Road Board and was a member of the Ashburton County Council, a prominent figure in local affairs. His early life included running the first Ashburton accommodation on the Ashburton River banks.

William Robert ‘Turton Somers Christchurch Tarton Ashburton County ‘Suice Mt. Somers Ashburton ‘County Ashburton Ashburton River

Sunday golf dispute questioned by letter to the editor

A reader argues under Christian law of love that Sunday recreation, including golf, should be weighed by its effect on others. The letter cites St. Paul and contrasts personal freedom with causing the weak to stumble, urging consideration of social and spiritual impacts.

St. Paul Pers Christ Avas Redtoand

Parate to Contest Southern Maori By election

Mr B T Parate has decided to contest the Southern Maori by election as an independent Liberal. Mr R M Jones has received notification of passing in the law professional examination. G L Petersen arrives in Ashburton to arrange a one night stand for Wirth's Circus on Friday January 6. McCallum, Rhodes Scholar holder, at Hertford College Oxford to study natural science. J M McRae of Ashburton passed three subjects in the accountancy exam. Senior-Sergeant MacMahon appointed to head Ashburton Police District arriving from the North.

Sydenham Electrician A.3. Dacombe Lyttelton Eoe Ashburton Spreadeagle Mayfield Winchmore ‘Hall B. T. Parate R.M. Jones G. L. Petersen Wirth's Circus Mr & P. McCallum Hertford College Oxford J. M. McRae Christchurch MacMahon

Entente Conference Gt Britain and France

London reports amid a split over reparations and disarmament Britain resisting French demand for security guarantees as a condition of any agreement. France seeks to delay German default and shift the burden, highlighting contrasting national finances and postwar recovery.

SUPREME COUNCIL MEETS TO ADDRESS EUROPEAN CRISIS

The report suggests the Downing Street leaders will summon the Supreme Council in January to solidify Anglo French accord. British and French officials face a gulf over unemployment taxation and crippled industry as they seek rapid remedies amid chaotic European finances.

London Downing Street _sfauerance Supreme Council Loyd George Ene Council Ceu M. Briand Bnd Ihloyd Poli Gritain

France and Germany clash over postwar reparations

In London on December 21 reports indicate French delegates view Germany for declaring inability to pay as an evasion tactic. They back firm steps including control of German finances, while Britain concedes possible January payments but opposes financial control that could topple the government. Experts seek middle ground.

London Germany

European powers to lead postwar reconstruction talks

An agreement for international economic cooperation appears in the Cannes Supreme Council notes with M Briand en route to Paris and discussions among Anglo French business leaders planned for next week. The American ambassador met Briand regarding naval limits and reports a possible European economic conference.

London Brisad Floyd Geereae Europe Wnderén Byevices Paris Supremte Council Cannes M. Briand Pars

Austria Grants Parliament Powers To Seize Foreign Money

Vienna government obtains parliamentary powers to compel residents to exchange foreign bank notes and bills of credits for state bonds in any currency. Failure to comply carries a maximum penalty of ten years hard labour.

Per Press Association Reuter Vienna Austria

Local Garage Welcomes Motorists to New Foreman

G H Carson announces the appointment of Mr William Furniss, a motor engineer and acetone welder, as foreman at his Tancred Street East garage. The long established business promises straight-dealing, good workmanship, and fair prices with prompt service and a satisfaction guarantee.

G. H. Carson Wm. Furniss Acetone Tancred Street East

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