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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
7
A fragmented advertisement page from Ashburton lists various goods and services including Shacklock line "Orion" and "Peerless" items, Ranges, tinned tomatoes, and cycle repairs. It markets affordable produce and hardware, plus firearms at three pounds, with multiple vendor lines and promises of quality and service.
Wellington health district saw twenty one influenza and eleven pneumonia cases for the week ending January 5. Dr Makegill notes a large rise in influenza since December and says annual pneumonia follows influenza with no sign of alarm.
The Auckland watersiders endorse a Napier conference resolution to raise rates across ports. Proposals include a flat rate add on all work, sixpence an hour rise for general time, treble overtime on Christmas and Good Friday, and double overtime 8 am to 3 am. Also three percent above New Zealand coal rate and uniform rates for carrying and trimming cargos, with sixpence above cargo rates for landing cheese.
A fire at Herne Bay destroys Cashmore Bros timber mill and plant, with losses estimated between 4000 and 6000 pounds for the mill and 4000 pounds for timber stocks. Insurances are reported, and about forty men are temporarily out of work.
Wellington faces a continued cement shortage with markets bare and little chance of new supplies this week. After Christmas, plant shutdowns and holidays left works unavailable, delaying resumption and suspending dozens of building projects.
At Alexandra Park a motorcycle accident at night saw William Macklow 25 die shortly after admission to hospital from serious internal injuries after colliding with Selwyn Craig. Both riders were pros in motorcycle sports and were seriously injured with Craig suffering a broken arm.
A Wellington reader quotes a testimonial praising Baxter's Lung Preserver for chest cold relief. The note claims widespread belief among New Zealand's million-plus population that the product offers instant relief for bronchial troubles.
Arthur Brisbane in The American Journal ponders what draws public interest in the Prince of Wales visit. He notes Americans’ fascination with royalty and contrasts it with democratic expectations, citing a New York Opera House scene and the symbolic throne in a box as a sign of democratic restraint. The piece humorously comments on royalty and American republican ideals.
The Kent cruiser's battle flag hangs at Canterbury Cathedral as the ship is retired and sold after 24 knots speed and heroic wartime service. Crew is paid off at Yong-Keng amid war damage and fleet reorganization.
A fragment describes a warning at a Roman mansion doorway aimed at visitors. The text hints at omens and cautionary phrases tied to crossing the threshold, with archaic wording and unclear full meaning.
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