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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

4

Accountant and Estate Agent Offering Tax Services

Accountant and land agent provides property and income tax compilation. Tradesmen and farmers’ books kept and organized for filing and compliance.

Ashburton Agent Appointed at Ashburton for Insurance

Clients and the public are notified that Mr A H Field is appointed Agent for Ashburton replacing Mr R Ahern who resigns from 1st March due to retirement. Fire Marine Fidelity Guarantee and Mortgage Indemnity risks accepted at lowest current rates. Inquiries to Mr A H Field Coal Merchant West Street Ashburton. A Manning Manager for Canterbury.

A. H. Fleld Ashburton R. Ahern Dlst March Inst Fidelity A. H. Field West Street A. Manning Canterbury

Local Ashburton Agent Lists Properties and Offers

Harold E. Curtis, land and estate agent on Cameron Street, advertises agencies for insurance and stock products and lists several to let and for sale properties in Ashburton including town sections, two acre and five acre blocks, and a large up-to-date eight room house with outbuildings. Also promotes Hampstead land and Allenton lots with easy terms.

Cameron Street Ashburton Live Stock General Insurance Company of New Zealand Yorkshire Fire Insurance Co Quibell Vitter and Sons London Maling and Co. Ltd Christchurch Grey Street Tor Sale Cass and Cox Street Allenton Patching Street Hampstead Corrieir Cox and Case Streets Railway Station Lacri Dobson Street Terrace Oxford Street Acre Bracefield ‘Avenue Netharby Tinwald T. Roulloce

Technical Classes Association seeks central site for school

A reader questions why the Technical Classes Association desires the town’s best reserve by the Council Chambers for a technical school at a nominal or very low rental. The letter argues for alternative sites, warns of revenue loss, and proposes a broader municipal development plan including a town hall and facilities.

Technical Classes Association Vis Wakanni Rast Street Ma Spillard Nicoll Gibson Cr Stewart Board of Education Leperou

Endless chain of prayer sparks sharp Ashburton letter

An editor receives a reader’s warning about circulating “Endless Chain of Prayer” chains in Ashburton. The writer condemns the practice as humbug and a waste of paper stamps and time, urging recipients to discard the message.

Ashburton

Mr Hewitson and the Chinese Peril Debate

The letter condemns Al Hewitson’s Sunday sermon on the Chinese and New Zealand, mocking the claim that China could not be kept out even with the British navy. It cites geography and population figures to question the siren alarm and argues China is awakening but unlikely to invade.

al Huwitson New Zealand Hewitson Myr Hewitson China Hewitcon The Statesman Benitcon Australia Houitson

Anclo Sason and the Yellow Peril Debate

Anclo Sason is discussed in a debate about the Yellow Peril with a forecast that a power could oust Turkey from a valuable region. The writer suggests to Mr Hewitson to focus on the broader subject and consider the potential geopolitical shifts and their implications.

Anclo Sason Turkey China Yellection A. Livingstone

Arbitration Court Hears Farm Labour Dispute Details

The Arbitration Court continued hearings on farm labour conditions with statements from employers and workers. Key issues include wage levels, overtime, boy starting rates, and the Board's recommendations affecting Canterbury holdings and harvest pay. The case also touched on farm work viability and broader implications for New Zealand agriculture.

Justice Sims J. Ae ‘feOullough Brown My. K. Jones Kennedy Canterbury Fon New Zealand Evans Jahourar Arbitration Court Aim Christchurch Jones Dominion Thorn Myr Ue Evans Carming Australia J.D. Hall Darfield Hye Phorn

Bronchial Coughs Cure Advertised with Peppermint Cure

An old advertisement promotes Woode's Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs. It lists prices of 1s 6d and 2s 2d and emphasizes the remedy as a noted cough relief product.

Debate on Address-in-Reply in Wellington Parliament

The New Zealand Council debated industrial strife and the Arbitration Act. Speakers criticized strikes as misdirected yet supported lawful wages and arbitration. They urged a living minimum wage, discussed unionist preference and concerns about workmanship quality. The session adjourned at 4.66 pm.

Shellsetlers J. Rige Arbitration Court Justice Simha Jones Wellington Dominion New Zealand Attorney-General J. M. Marshall

Ashburton Beats Rakaia In Senior Football Match

A senior contest at Rakaia yesterday saw Ashburton defeat Rakaia 11 goals to 2. Daily McDonald Healy scored for Ashburton while Thomas kicked a goal. Lunn refereed and a pre departure social was held for the Ashburton team.

Rakaia Ashburton Ashburton Teat M. Daily T. McDonald I. Healy Thomas Lunn

Auckland Union Objects to Wellington Selection Move

The Auckland Rugby Union meeting protests the NZ Union plan for selectors to meet in Wellington for the third test in Auckland on July 25. It notes Mr Gallagher has traveled to Wellington and Dunedin for selection and argues Auckland should decide locally. The union also accepts Marlborough’s proposal for a Shield match on August 8.

Auckland New Zealand Auckland Rugby Union Wellington Gallagher Dunedin Auckland Union Marlborough Union

Public Works and Land Settlement Bill Passes Second Reading

The Premier moved the second reading of the Public Works and Land Settlement Bill to authorize a loan of £1 250 000 with £28 500 already taken up. He noted revenue gains and the normal loan amount for public works, including roads in back-blocks, despite customs reductions. The reading passed on voices. The Pawnbrokers Charges Bill and Income claims received second readings, along with amendments to the Coroners Bill and Civil Service Amendment Bill. The session adjourned after introducing the Friendly Societies Consolidation Bill and Second Ballot Bill.

Public Works Fund Joseph Ward

Taranaki and Canterbury Tie in Wet New Plymouth match

In New Plymouth on July 9 the Taranaki and Canterbury hockey teams played a rainy contentious match. Canterbury won three goals to nil as the ground proved slippery after heavy rains.

New Plymouth Taranaki Canterbury Varanaki

Fire on the Monowai causes limited sugar fire

During its voyage down the East Coast the Monowai found bags of sugar in a hold on fire. Several center heap bags were charred but the blaze was limited and appeared to have burned itself out. The sugar was likely in a heated condition.

Wellington Monowai

Ashburton Coal and Firewood Business Sold to A H Field

Mr A H Field takes over the coal and firewood merchant business in Ashburton from Thomas HY Ellin, effective March 1908. Ellin thanks the public for past support and Field promises diligent service to earn continued patronage. Dated Ashburton February 29 1908.

Fa Ashburton A. H. Field Ellin A. A. Field DD. Thomas Ashburton

The Test of Time for Chamberlains Cough Remedy

For over thirty years Chamberlains Cough Remedy has grown in favor and popularity becoming a staple medicine. It gained trust through family trial and word of mouth and now claims the largest sales among similar preparations due to its proven worth and safety for croup colds and related ailments.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Chemists

For over 80 years Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been endorsed by the public and chemists. The formula has never changed to meet local laws and contains no narcotics or dangerous drugs. The makers claim universal endorsement from governments and leading chemists and assert the product is pleasant, safe and always cures.

Government Analyst Finds No Poison in Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The Department of Public Health New South Wales reports August 2 1901 that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sample examined shows none of the scheduled poisons. Signed by William M. Hamlett Government Analyst and the Chief Medical Officer.

Department of Public Health New South Wales Sydney Chamberlain Wintiam M. Hamlet

Cautionary note on CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY refunds

Consumers told to return two thirds of a bottle to dealer for a money back guarantee if no benefit. The ad promotes it as effective for coughs colds and croup with prompt relief claimed.

Chamberlain

Tramway Espionage Allegations Rise in Auckland Inquiry

The tramways inquiry heard testimony suggesting a covert spying system in the service. A former inspector said traffic manager Murkysaght asked him to surveil motormen and conductors from train yard cover, a request he refused, leading to dismissal threats. Other ex-staff reported unjust terminations and denied explanations.

Auckland Murkysaght Onelunga Lysaght

Experience of Mothers with Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Mothers report Chamberlain Cough Remedy as essential for winter health. They say it relieves coughs, colds, and hoarseness at first signs and prevents severe illness. It tones the mucous membrane and is safe for the youngest child and oldest adult alike.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Seen In Large Local Sale

Mrs Catherine Weeks touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential for families especially with children. She says a dose at first symptoms stops coughs and colds and keeps her household free from illness.

Chamberlain Catherine Weeks

War Bronchial Ener Fake Woods Great Peppermint

Fragmentary text mentions a chaotic mix of terms including war bronchial ener fake Woods and great peppermint with unclear context or identifiable events or individuals. No coherent facts or named entities emerge from the readable portion.

They That Buy and Sell Opinion on Chamberlain Cough Remedy

An advertisement style endorsement notes the repeated buyers and sellers rely on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims value in the remedy from family use and customer testimonials, suggesting widespread favorable experience.

Chants Perlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Chemist

David Ley, a chemist, reports many customers speak highly of Chants Perlain's Cough Remedy 8 a splendid settler and medicine.

David Ley Chantsperlain

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Excelsior Store

A. P. Woolley of the Excelsior Store in South Melbourne writes that they stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and always recommend it.

A. P. Woolley Excelsior Store Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Storekeepers

H H May and Wim McCreasin say Chamberlain's Cough Remedy dominates sales and earns repeat customers in their towns. They report its popularity and note the product is officially declared free from all potion. Sold everywhere for 1 shilling 6 pence.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailors and Mercers East Street T. Grooks Expressman and General Carrier Bess Felephone W. Pickles N.Z. Express Company Helson Moqate & CO Nelson Moate & Go Tasmania H. Wets Eane Standard Fire and Maine Insurance Company Standard Fire and Marin Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited Harold E. Curtis the Borough Council Reserves MR Hewitson Parliament OF Whew Zealand Press Association Legislative Council Lea Alel Wales Methven Ashbuton Cross Old Boys Fle Rakaia Wild House OF Representatives Stock Committee Izard Wellington North Flatman Geraldine Wilford Hutt William Steward Waitaki Civil Service Friendly Societies House Hockey PFO Thomas Bros Havelock Street Ilworth Warner and Picture-Frame Maker Tangred Street Maude and Harman R. Kennedy Burnett St G. H. Buchanan Burnett Street M.S.W. Government H. G. Barrett Kirkpatrick & CO Lo Nelson Cooper Mutual Provident Society Dea James Pipe Hox HL. A. Flower Children’s Sandals St._p and Button Shoes T. Young, Hlster Boot Stores British-New Zealand Meat and Produce Company, Ltd Armers Walter Pickles Coleman Kaye and Carter Grain and Seed Merchants Eighest R. Totty Wse As A Grand Combination Agentsa Manchester Tel Wwalrongoa Wairongoa Jiand and Machine John Orr & Co Callin Turner West Maitland N.S. W South Melbourne Vic Neville N.S.W H. H. May Wandsworth Wim. McCreasin T. Bullocr Main Road Zinwald Ste. Cameron Street Saunders Rowbotham Ghridabarh Tancred Street F. Clayton Methuen District RANDS Timber and Coal Merchants Abermain COAL Mousehold Abermain Colliery. Co., Ltd Thos. Brown Hereford Christehareh Sole Hemsley Bainst George Street Llewellyn. Owen Paris Devereux, King & Co., Ltd HAVE ING Properties San Ad Devereux, King Thom de Hawcox Ponrietor Robert Bell Ofice Burnett Ashturton
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