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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
Three weeks after applying AZOA to his premises no rats remain. The product is not poison and the man fears a single rat could contract a disease that would wipe out the rodent family.
Ashburton Brue Company Limited lists itself as agents for the W143 product line in a brief notice stating representative status for the item.
A fragmented notice lists cash prices for meat cuts such as forequarters hindquarters legs chops neck and breast ribs sirloin roast beef and corned beef with figures like 8d and 3d listed amid garbled OCR text. The document references Matton Sides and general beef items, but lacks complete price clarity.
The Ashburton Farmers' Union branch met on Saturday with ten present. Resignations from J. E. Thomas and B. Clark were accepted. The group recessed on a proposal to buy corn sacks from Day's firm, deciding no action to avoid Union liability. Aukland branch urged active political involvement. debate on a remit to Parliament to protect farming profitability. The secretary noted good subscription responses and the meeting adjourned.
Canterbury figure Mr C A CG Hardy earned the nickname the silent member after a long quiet spell. He finally spoke, apologised for talking, then offered practical government advice and witty comparisons, praising silence while urging reform of Hansard. The Evening Post notes crisp, plain English from his remarks.
A Victorian era advisory extols Doan's Ointment as a universal skin cure for irritation, hives, piles, and rashes. Endorsed by Mrs Mummey of Linwood Christchurch, it claims six years of itching vanished after use. Available at chemists for 3s or by post from Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney.
In West Leyden Massachusetts a single maple tree, two centuries old, produces 300 quarts of sap in 24 hours, outpacing four neighboring trees. The tree spans 14 feet in girth four feet from the base, with 14 buckets hung around it. When sap runs, buckets are emptied several times daily, illustrating the value of experience over haste.
A reader argues Education Board and School Committee lack authority over Wanganui Collegiate School, a church founded institution. He urges religious instruction at home, attacks secular neglect, and calls for a crusade against laxity with the motto The Bible and the Home. Vestigla Nulla Retrorsum. July 24, 1908.
The Universal Peace Congress begins its sittings in Caxton Hall London today July 27 and continues until August 1 with Lord Courtney of Penwith as president Representativas from all nations attend The editor urges Christians to pray for the delegates and the effort by Bertie Orayon to uphold the mission
Britain was outclassed 29 to 0 as New Zealand dominated from early in the game at Alexandra Park Auckland. Heavy rain and fair conditions did not stop the hosts from securing a decisive victory before about 15 000 spectators.
A complimentary dinner in Auckland celebrated the British football team and New Zealand representatives. Speakers urged amateurism, warned against professionalism, and noted tough wing forward play. Five British players were injured, with match totals showing 184 points for and 153 against across seventeen games.
In Wanganui on July 25 the Wanganui team beat Manawatu by 16 points to 9. The report then notes a New South Wales versus Queensland rugby match in Sydney on July 9.
Otago led Waīrarapa 28 to 8 at Dunedin on July 25 in an easy victory. Otago dominated both back and forward to secure the win.
The Education Act Amendment Bill curbs eight grades to ten for public schools and introduces graded salaries for teachers with incremental increases. It details staff numbers, probationary rules, head teacher house allowances, pupil teacher pay, and public grants for secondary free-places programs. The measure also adjusts appointment procedures to involve boards and consider all applicants and potential promotive candidates.
Minor grocery ad fragment notes a peppermint creme product with unclear branding and a casual typo laden line. It offers no clear date price or vendor and provides limited readable context.
Describes multiple town properties for sale including a seven-room dwelling at Case and Moore Streets with outbuildings and garden, a seven-room dwelling on Wiles Street, a 3-acre Cameron Street parcel with new seven-room home, a four-year-old Peter Street house with modern amenities, and other lots and sections in Allenton and nearby roads. Offers viewing by calling Barold E Curtis, with rental accounts collected.
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