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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
4
A price list shows Jung Tobacco at 8 sticks for 5s 3d, Havelgce Tobacco at 8 cakes for 6s, and Golden Eagle Tobacco at 7 cakes for 6s, indicating local shop offerings and unit prices.
A notice from the firm Craighead and Berryman expresses gratitude to patrons and requests a continuance of their favors. The announcement invites new customers to try the business and promises solid satisfaction across all departments. It highlights their table tailoring and advertising of their business offerings.
The Canterbury Operative Butchers Union of Workers proposes a 64 hour week with paid holidays and a picnic day. Minimum weekly pay scales cover shopmen, small goods staff, hawkers, carts, and casual hands, with union membership required within a week.
The Manawatu Daily Times reports the Timaru conference of the Shearers Union sat for a week and resolved to federate Marlborough Canterbury and Wellington unions to form a New Zealand Shearers Union. It aims at equalising shearing agreements and securing uniform awards while harmonising varying rates and conditions.
For the children, every mother is invited to view the special bargains in children's goods. Limited room remains. the shop highlights 42 inch figured alpaca fabric at sale price per yard and 42 inch French damasks in fawn and brown at sale price per yard.
The match on February 16 in Sydney featured England and New South Wales under fine weather on an excellent wicket. New South Wales closed play at 354 for nine. England were 298 after first innings with Hobbs, Waddy, Vane, and Rhodes among contributors. Minnett led NSW bowling with seven for 131. Blythe and Bowden also bowled well.
W W J Nicholson testified on salary and privileges at Leslie Hills station, valuing total annual pay at 250 to 300 pounds. He argued workers’ conditions and contracts were fair, eight hour days typical, and that wages in the district had improved. The board adjourned until Waikari for further hearing.
Weather favors training for the sculling championship at Wanganti. Webb and Tresgider push daily miles with Webb aiming for 11 stone and Tresgider around 12 stone 7 pounds. Australians including Fogwell attend to watch while Arnst may arrive. Webb deposits 200 pounds as stake money 1000 pounds held by the Wanganui Herald editor.
In London on February 13 the New Zealanders beat the Northern Union with one goal and two tries to one goal and one try. About 3000 spectators braved stormy weather as NZ pressed especially in the final minutes, with cautions issued to several players. The season list shows mixed results from October to February including wins over Huddersfield and Leeds and losses to Wigan and England.
A long forgotten London story shows a man vainly offering sovereignty over the city. The tale laments wasted effort as the Bridge grant fails and Abbey Prizes worth substantial sums go unclaimed in distribution.
Unclaimed last Abbey distribution noted by officials. exchanges of Over Ign Tin returned for Coupons. Limited archival details on recipients or amounts.
Hungarian traveler Professor Arminius Vamberg argues the Anglo Russian accord hurts Britain by partitioning influence in Persia and Afghanistan. He says the neutral zones favor Russia and risk British trade and frontier security in India.
Notification to Ashburton SL Public that removal applies to central premises at 3 Burnstt Street a few doors below At wae Ui Barstow cabinet maker and upholsterer picture framer also fancy goods.
To let commodious dwelling houses by Wille Street West now occupied by Miss Williams as a private boarding house in a healthy locality. Possession available at once. For details apply to Bulock Agent Saunders Buildings East Street near Railway station. Also three building allotments of about 3 acres each for very easy terms. Also to let Hop at Corner of Arcade fronting Tancred Street by T Bulock.
Hastings Borough Council held a special meeting to review a report by Mr Metcalf on the sewerage system and proposed extension. A supplementary report by Mr Rogers was also examined. The mayor moved to instruct the road overseer to prepare a report on the best means of addressing Hastings sewerage. The resolution passed five to three, despite input from three members associated with the Institute of Civil Engineers who had already submitted lengthy reports.
The Dunedin Central Mission proposes erecting a well appointed building in the city centre at a cost of £12000 after years of services in Garrison Hall.
The Sargood Cup is awarded to the Blenheim Rifles for a score of 90.8 percent, far ahead of the next team at 76 percent. The presentation occurred in Blenheim on February 15.
Athletic News reports on the New Zealand Black team tour to Leeds noting the players financed the trip themselves and bore all risks. They received about 200 to 300 pounds each from gate receipts after costs, with a private letter claiming 400 pounds per man.
Mr W. L. Davis one of the district’s oldest miners died suddenly at Stoney Creek. In Skippers he used to send down sensational returns during the palmy days.
An advertorial claims the Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract offers unique curative properties and safety for colds influenza fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney complaints with neuralgic and rheumatic relief. It also touts a skin cream Superba Skin Food for clear skin and anti wrinkle effects.
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