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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
A compact ad for perfumes and toiletries highlights a specialty shop offering a range of scents and soaps. It promotes gift suitability and budget-friendly prices with a note to remember the first initials and a stacked prompt for ordering.
The Minister discusses the Amakura training ship's work with sixty cadets aboard and plans to expand to coastal fleet staffing. He notes ex-naval instructors, two fire teams, and two years of seafaring training preparing lads for sailing or steam ships. The program aims to feed New Zealand’s coastal trades and Royal Navy Reserve eligibility.
During a visit to Poverty Bay the Minister for Lands Hon BR Mc Nab outlined plans to improve milk purity. About twenty five dairy inspectors will educate producers, implement septic treatment to prevent dirt entering milk, and provide veterinary and scientific support for a standardized, accountable inspection system.
A special Senate tribunal begins hearing 37 ex-deputies and 12 alleged accomplices from the second Duma on charges of arming rebellion. The public was scarce as defense lawyers walkout and deputies protest a secret process amid factory strikes and student demonstrations.
Ashburton Cricket Club won convincingly as D Wood and Kenna bowled Albion batsmen into submission. Key Albion scorers included D McKenzie 45 and H Knight 23, but the first innings score decided the result with Albion later compiling 98 in a second innings.
A meeting of the Ashburton branch of the Political Labour League drew about twelve members. The president Mr Gabbe chaired as discussions covered inviting D G Sullivan for a mid day to night schedule, Geraldine meetings, potential local employer support, and possible future speakers including Mr McCullough. The group decided to invite Sullivan to a later date and to discuss labour representation at the next gathering.
Promote fast shoe sale with limited stock and sizing help. Customers urged to visit Stock's Blue Boot Stores for big savings on children's boots for school after holidays. Note Abbey prizes distribution and unclaimed value referenced.
The British Board of Agriculture reports on agricultural education and research. Nineteen aided institutions across England and Wales receive 11350 pounds in 1906 07 plus county support. Colleges Cirencester Brunton Aspatria operate without Board aid. County councils fund education with professors and specialists. Experimental farms at Rothamsted Woburn and the Royal Agricultural Society support research. Duke of Bedford and Royal Horticultural Society run its own farms and fruit projects.
Mr Herbert Gladstone, Home Secretary, told the County of London Magistrates' Club that cast iron methods must end. He stressed two main issues young offenders and habitual offenders, praised the First Offenders Act and Borstal system, and anticipated a Children's Bill. He urged prison reform and extended powers to detain hardened offenders for work.
MUPID notes delicate perfumes on gifts attract recipients during Christmas. The shop promotes a superb stock of scents from top makers and other affordable gift articles. Visit to view these appealing suggestions and make thoughtful presents.
Paris reports on Napoleonic relics with M Masson disputing the authenticity of Longwood house and other artifacts. He says the real dwelling died with Napoleon I, many souvenirs returned to Europe, and genuine items are scattered among museums in Vaud Sens Paris and Berlin.
A rough listing describes multiple properties including Ruapuna and Riverside with terms like Good Land 00 Acres in Crops, highly improved homesteads, and subdivided parcels at Wheatstone and Hinds. It references farms such as Newlands Lauriston and Kyle, noting suitability for crops and sheep country.
Holiday season sports readers are urged to buy Mellor's shoes for tennis bowls and cricket. The advertisement touts light durable footwear of high quality at economical prices during a sale described as unmatched in the district.
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