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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
4
A detailed advert from ER Bros offers prices on currants sultanas raisins dates figs prunes dried fruit and desserts. It lists jams essences spices pickles sauces canned meats and fish pastes along with nuts gelatine and jellies. The notice also covers fruit syrups cordials lemon juice and sugar with order deadlines and continuous hours.
An auction of plain and fashionable jewelry items with various sizes of brooches rings bracelets and necklets offered at quit quick prices. Also notices of influenza epidemic appreciation and sympathy from county figures and calls for watch and clock repairs and jewelry repairs at Allen's Somerset Buildings with names like Roberts Galbraith John Cairns Chas Reid and urban officials referenced.
The text hints at forthcoming discussion of the hospital’s administration and a special sub committee report. It notes publicity is premature but urges informing the public about pros and cons. It stresses the need for a resident medical superintendent and questions its practicality.
A report notes a new wireless receiver able to hear stations ten miles away, about the size of a fountain pen. It discusses broader wartime tech, Ireland’s Christmas candle custom, local birth and death figures, a fire at Mr A Pringle's haystack, and ongoing New Zealand sporting and industrial updates.
An old advertisement urges readers to invest in special training from International Correspondence Schools. It claims a future depends on self choice and offers over 200 courses in architecture, electrical, mechanical, civil engineering, salesmanship, advertising, and more. The copy emphasizes higher salaries for skilled workers and invites contact regardless of education level.
The Ashburton Hospital Board reviews the recent influenza epidemic with praise for volunteers and staff and approves higher wages. The Wan ganui Board urges nursing training for women, while concerns about school curricula and centralised public health control are raised.
International Correspondence Schools announces an advance price list effective January 1, 1919 from 63 Dison Street Wellington. During December 1918 a 10 percent Peace Discount applies to all full courses, urging prospective students to enroll promptly.
Five influenza patients in County Hospital with one admitted on Christmas Eve. A German mine and lifebuoy found off Gaonni near Opunake. River reports list Rakaia Waitaki Opihi Ashburton Rangitata as clear. Sir James Allen says about 10 000 troops, mostly sick and wounded, expected in three months. Wight District Band raises about £150 for new instruments, aiming near £200 with honorary gifts. Ashburton High School Board to buy H D Acland residence for a Girls Hostel at Walnut Avenue. £2500 approved for purchase and alterations. Telegraphic Christmas greetings volume down at local Post Office. parcels and cards busy. Meteorologist predicts northerly winds veering west to south after 24 hours, with fair to cloudy weather and increasing haze. Tramway dispute resolved. six motormen and one conductor to be reinstated with half-pay during off-duty period. wage increase to be referred to Arbitration Court. A meningitis scare on the ferry Maori in Lyttelton. boat to be fumigated and despatched after. Pinket Shield match Canterbury v Wellington at Christchurch. Canterbury 345 in first innings, Wellington 158? to win. N Rainmear Co-op to hold clearing sale January 13 1919 of all stock and live stock.
New York cablegram announces the death of evangelist Mr Chapman. G G Clasholm promoted to Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court Dunedin. Tinwald Board chair Williams to return home soon after accident. B B Morris appointed Assistant Secretary of Post and Telegraph Department, replacing Waters. J G Williamson to succeed Morris as Chief Postmaster at Auckland. Ashburton Electric Supply Company honors A Johnson for service during influenza epidemic. Johnson to leave for Canterbury College soon.
In Sydney on December 26 the press reports that all hope for the Gudota and her crew has been abandoned. Details remain unclear as authorities evaluate the situation and search efforts continue.
A brief report notes damage to timber at Backtown with estimated losses around three units. No injuries or further details provided.
A goods train collided with a van near Geelong killing two enlisted men and a boy. The accident occurred after morning clearance and details are still developing.
The Moeraki voyage is held up at Sydney with 15 000 Fluenzal bottles on board causing a temporary shortage. A smaller bottle will be issued temporarily at 1s per bottle to meet demand.
Police respond to Treverton case finding 69 year old James McVicar dead near a property. Post mortem cites pleurisy with lung complications and alcohol exposure as death cause. Witnesses describe a sober Christmas morning and the deceased asking to be left outside with a sack over his face. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict based on medical testimony.
A 12 year old boy, William Janet, drowned while swimming at Putiki today. He reportedly dove from a log and did not surface. A search for the body was conducted with eventual success.
An elderly Wellington woman identified as Mrs Albrecht died in hospital after a dispute with her son Thomas Albrecht who was charged with manslaughter. The incident reportedly occurred December 4 at the mother’s home after a quarrel over the quality of food while both were in a state of intoxication. She collapsed and died later that day or on Christmas Eve according to the report.
A Wellington barmaid Jean Fiurte vanished after evening shift at the P Hotel. She was last seen in the kitchen and reportedly spoke of a coffin before leaping from a window. Her clothing and belongings are missing. a body found on a hotel roof is suspected.
A garbled wartime Christmas note expresses heartfelt wishes from the Governor General and the Queen. It mentions blessings for the season, prayers for the disabled and wounded, and hopes for peace and comfort through the return of loved ones.
A local Broadway church urges a health initiative after a 25s return visit to AKAROA Motors. The message emphasizes timely care and community support for residents seeking medical guidance and wellness services.
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