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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
4
The ad promotes perfumes as a specialty along with manicure sets hair brushes sponges sponge bags and toilet soaps. It mentions affordable ab prices and stocking a First slasy stock suitable for presents.
The writer thanks customers who have settled their accounts since the fire and invites payment on accounts due, noting use of space kindly offered by Mr Fer Qriman for settling balances and expressing appreciation for sympathy shown.
Reader correspondence discusses a Guy's Hospital inquest into a death under anaesthetic. The coroner notes the thirty-eighth such inquest, with testimony from Drs Smith Turner and Fisher and the verdict of death by misadventure.
In an interview Hon J A Millar Minister of Labour says completion of the North Island Main Trunk railway will not end railway construction. Money now used on that line will fund other chief lines keeping total Public Works employment around 1206 men with some moved to maintenance. The next line priority and exact plan await the Public Works Statement likely in October or November.
The Ashburton Rifles battalion fired for the Canterbury Shield at the rifle range under Major W. E. Dolman V D. A strong east wind hindered progress as local corps posted scores led by Captain Hefford and Sergeant Potter with totals near 944 points across 200 500 and 600 yard events.
The Ashburton Magistrate's Court records 1907 business: assaults, thefts, perjury, drunkenness, licensing violations, breaches of by laws, truancy, and other offences. Civil actions list plaintiffs and amounts recovered. 1907 totals show 409 plaints and £4633 159s 6d claimed with £2546 6s 6d recovered.
England plays Tasmania in Hobart as the second match of the series opens in clear conditions. England posted 427 with Hobbs 58 Fane 62 Hutchings 61 Hardstar 106 and Rhodes 119 contributing to the innings.
In Melbourne on January 24 Victoria faced New South Wales with fine weather. Victoria fell short, 4 wickets down for 333. McAlister 69, McKenzie 51, Tarrant 79, Armstrong 74 not out, Horan not out va.
New Zealand bowlers visited Parramatta where the local club entertained them with a drive round the town and luncheon. In the sixth rink match the visitors were defeated by four points as Parramatta led 118 to 14 with multiple rink scores listed.
Wellington January 24 The Premier says pressure of work on Ministers may force consideration of adding ministers. He notes twenty new departments have been created in 12 to 14 years and work has quadrupled, though he has no immediate plans to expand the number.
Ellen Haynes a married woman of Cox Street Pau sonby Auckland died by her own hand today. She had suffered from influenza and frequent fits of low mood since then.
On January 24 a man self detonated an explosive blast near the public baths at 10 45 am. The imploded torso and scattered fragments were found along the beach and street with a linen collar bearing A J Burgess’s name, suggesting identity though confirmation awaited.
The Otago Employers Association executive resolves that the first case under the Factories Act Amendment Act 1907 should be a test case fought by the New Zealand Employers Federation. It cites Lindsay v Mollison Co and other judgments to require a full week’s work for full pay, while wages for apprentices follow pre amendment custom.
Mrs M. Burnett of 67 Docker Street Richmond Victoria credits Bile Beans with complete relief after four boxes. The ad touts the product as a universal remedy from liver to digestion woes, priced at 1s lid per box or 28 0d family size.
Footwear sale ad invites customers to visit during the last week of Stock's Sensational Sale. Shoppers can get footwear, especially boots for children, at discounted prices and fit guaranteed. Local store highlights bargains before holidays.
John Stevens M H R for Manawatu Bulls MLA endorses Rheumo noting a severe rheumatic attack improved after two bottles and calling the remedy the best he has used. The message urges others to try Rheuma with a quick cure claim for rheumatism gout sciatica and related diseases. Sold by chemists and sprakerbers at 24 od.
A list of properties including Westerfield Good Land 400 340 900 acres Riverside Newlands Wakanui Seaview Lyndhurst Ruapuna Lauriston and others offered for private sale in the county. Includes 100 acres in crop at Riverside and several homesteads, terms subject to sale or withdrawal. Further particulars available on application with inspection by arrangement.
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