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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
7
The notice urges readers to visit immediately to take up a Christmas and New Year offer, inviting prompt action. It emphasizes urgency and directs at once attention to the opportunity.
The Advisor committee to the National Efficiency Board met Saturday with H F Nicoll as chair. They noted a change in the minimum age for traction engine driver certificates from 21 to 19 and discussed resignations and reservist reports. H S Nicoll warned about price inflation and farm support as ministers seek to stabilize harvest prospects and Dominion life into 1919.
A governor urges national unity and recognition for farmers and essential workers. He stresses shared sacrifice, courage, and foresight to sustain homes and industries as New Zealand faces wartime peril. He calls on authorities to feed and clothe the vulnerable and to control living costs as victory nears.
The Carew School held its annual break up and prize giving last Thursday. Pupils sang and recited to an applauding audience. Santa Claus distributed prizes and gifted the younger children. An afternoon tea followed and a collection for soldiers was raised. The mistress thanks donors for prize fund support.
Tinwald School concluded a six week holiday break with a picnic in Tinwald Domain. The event featured running and swimming races, tea, and sweets, with prizes awarded by Mr R Bennison, chairman of the School Committee. Fanny Bayliss received a gold medal from J T Mushet, and Miss A K McClure was honoured with six books as she left Tinwald. The headmaster thanked parents and friends for generous contributions to the prize fund and picnic.
Weather note warns of shifting conditions yet pleasant days may mislead. Public advice urges preparation for sudden changes and to keep Baxter's Tung Preserver on hand from Chemister Store. Aims to boost resilience against seasonal colds and general weakness.
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