Grocery Price List Fragments Across Tea and Provisions
A weathered list details Finest Ceylon tea boxes and Canisters of Cotton tea, sugar, flour, and assorted biscuits in tins. It shows prices for plum puddings in porcelain, creams of tartar and soda, baking powders, citric and tartaric acids, custard powders, Borax, washing soda, and new season fish. It also lists almonds and nuts with varied regional varieties and per pound costs.
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Foster Clark
Maconophie
Ko Wallace
Harring
Maconochie
New Zealand
Barcelona
Jelly Crystal and Gelatine Price List Fragment
A fragment lists jelly crystals gelatine and sugar prices including Ivy Jelly Crystals and White's Jelly Crystals per packet per ounce and pound measures. Other items include gelatine sheets iginglass and Brewers Crystals with varying shillings and pence values.
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Nelson Isinglass
Tongues Tin Jars and Gear at Belfast Market
Market notes describe tins of tongue meat, mutton ting, and green Belfast gear. Items listed include oxtongue and jars, with references to Belfast brands and regional trade. The fragmentary text suggests a catalog or sale listing from a Belfast market or shop.
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Belfast
Compliments of the Season From Our Ashburton Store
A seasonal greeting from the Ashburton retailer thanking customers for the past year's patronage and confidence. The message proclaims honesty and quality as guiding principles, promises to double the customer base next year, and pledges low prices and genuine value with matchless stock in 1918.
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Ashburton
Christmas War News Emphasizes Unity and Resolve
The piece urges continued Allied effort to defeat Germany, urging no peace terms that would invite another war. It notes New Zealanders face losses this Christmas but maintain determination, with leaders and citizens stressing duty to democracy and a safe future.
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Germany
New Zealand
New Zealand Troops Receive Christmas Messages From Home
Wellington December 21. The Minister of Defence forwarded Christmas messages to New Zealand troops overseas. General Godley and Major General Chaytor reply express gratitude and resolve, while a cable from England troops wishes unity for a near end to the war. They thank supporters at home and remember fallen comrades.
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Wellington
Minister of ‘Defence
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New Zealand
Chas
France
Godley
England
Flanders
New
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Chaytor
Minister of Defence
Chrisé
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Moore's House for Coop Value Ashburton
Property listing notes coop value on East and Moore Streets in Ashburton. Unclear details.
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Moore
East and
Moore Streets
Perfume Gifts in Stockings for Christmas
A festive note says Christmas customs stay bright despite wartime conditions. Ladies favor a choice perfume, children enjoy small bottles in stockings, and perfumes should stay out of sunlight. Fresh Hragrant perfumes are available at low prices for display and purchase.
Christmas Present Sale on Silver Plateware
Retailer advertises clearout of silver plateware stock with heavy pre war price reductions and bargains visible in the windows. emphasizes substantial discounts and low landed cost.
Royal Vista Ware Porcelain Reproductions List and Prices
The article advertises Royal Vista Ware Sevic Porcelain reproductions including scenes by famous artists. Items listed include Plates, Pin Trays, Ast Trays, Mugs, Fruit Dishes, Vases and more with prices from 1s 3d to Ts 3d each. Named views include The Gulf of Venice The Bridge of Sighs The Bay of Naples and Loch Fyne.
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Gosport
Barmouth
Gulf of Venice
the Scheldt
Bridge of Sighs
Bay of Naples
Loch Fyne
Dumbarton Loch
Tipperary
Venice
Oakland Six Cylinder Ta gins Arrives For Buyers
The Oakland has arrived with a flexible six cylinder engine and smooth performance. It handles top gear at low speeds and offers comfortable ride with real leather upholstery and roomy body. Prospective buyers are urged to compare economy before purchasing.
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Oakland
Sir Joseph Ward Sends Message To Overseas Troops
New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward cables to troops abroad praising their gallantry in Gallipoli Somme Holy Land and other fronts. He honors fallen soldiers and hopes for peace in 1918 while wishing soldiers a bright Christmas and a better new year.
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Wellington
Joseph Ward
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Gallipoli
Somme
Holy Land
Free
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New Zealand
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Not Going to England Next Yet Aflen Says
The Manchester telegram reports Sir James Aflen stating he is not going to England yet. Auckland Press Association notes Stanley Gerrard, a former soldier on final leave from Nauhereni Kau Camp, died in bed this morning after a headache yesterday. Campbell of Springburn, fourth son Private Roy A Campbell, aged 22, died of wounds in France on December 8 after serving with the Ninth Reinforcements, prior to enlisting he worked on his mother's farm.
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Press Association
James Aflen
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England
Auckland Press ‘Association
Stanley Gerrard
Nauherenikau
Campbell
Springburh
Roy A. Campbell
France
Prvate Campbell
New Zealand Delays Furlough for Main Body Troops
Wellington reports a government decision to delay furloughs for the remaining Main Body members of the Expeditionary Force. Despite hopes to bring troops home for Christmas, Imperial representations and transport constraints prompted continued deployment. Sir James Allen cited General Godley’s intent to grant furlough in England, with details on length not specified.
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Wellington
New - Zealand
New Zealand
Incdhillipoli
Brabee
Mr. Massey
Dis
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Adiew
Wieter
James Allen
Godley
England
Denial Over Prize Cards Presented at School Ceremony
A reader denies claims that cards from Germany were given to children at the prize-giving ceremony. The writer states only prizes donated by Mr and Mrs Nosworthy and a fortifaeter were provided, and asserts no other cards were given.
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Germany
Hanipatogd ‘School
World in Arms War Forecast Across Nations
The piece surveys a global conflict with Allies versus Axis, naming Europe Oceania and the Americas as battlefields. It notes neutrals still at risk and warns of a potential global catastrophe affecting about 1.5 billion people. It frames the war as Armageddon and questions future peace.
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China
Europe
al Navia
Holland
Spain
Switzerland
Gredes
Oceani Tralasia
Polynesia
Melasigais
Canada
United States
New World
Germany
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