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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
A customer reports three weeks after applying AZOA no rats remain at the premises. He notes the product is not a poison and warns that if only one rat type ingests it a disease could kill many rodents, potentially wiping out the family.
The document lists cash prices for various beef cuts dated June 6. Items include mutton sides forequarters hindquarters neck and breast chops ribs sirloin beef rump steak and other cuts with prices per pound or weight units.
The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association met yesterday afternoon with President Messie J. Blackley in the chair. They mourned the death of former president Duncan Cameron and discussed lease disputes with the Tinwald property, plus committee reports on horse, cattle, and ploughing match preparations and prize lists.
In Wellington on July 28 a government reply to Maori chiefs stated advances to Maoris under the Advances to Settlers Department are now allowed. The Premier rejected creating a separate Native fund, noting a £1,300,000 increase in department funds and a £500 limit for advances would not be raised. He said renters repaying loans would free funds to aid Maoris without a separate fund and pledged fair treatment.
Hampstead Town Board met with Commissioners Andrews Hardy Thompson Lewis Lloyd and Crooks plus solicitor Orbell. They discussed Ashburton Bridge costs, road maintenance, and possible joint conferences with local bodies. The board considered a seven year charge, maintenance duties, and potential petitions to the County Council.
A Victorian court and experts over 35 years confirm that Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract is a genuine pure volatile eucalyptus preparation. The text warns against inferior extracts causing irritation or death and urges caution against deceptive imitations sold as the same strength.
Correspondent William Harding writes that in Palmerston North Wanganui Taihape Taumarunui and Rotorua No-license houses provided wholesome food clean rooms and good service. He notes Cambridge licensed hotels were excellent and asserts No-license towns host well patronised accommodations. He cites an Ashburton stay as good.
A Wellington deputation from the Federated Builders and Contractors Association pressed the Premier on keeping Oregon timber imports, arguing local Oregon supply keeps costs lower for certain projects. They fault price rises, seek Royal Commission scrutiny, and question export duties while mills, merchants, and builders prepare to present their views.
At the Patria Court Daisy Edwards was remanded until Thursday on a charge of permitting an instrument to be used on her. Bail was granted as the solicitor cited the girl’s need for special medical care.
An ad extols Pep’s pastilles for chest colds claiming quick relief from bronchial inflammation and prevention of pneumonia or consumption. It emphasizes direct lung contact, immediate results, no drowsy drugs, and states prices and delivery from The Pep’s Pastilla Co in Sydney.
The Canter bury Farmers Co operative Association Timaru issues a pamphlet detailing over 300 properties for sale. Ranging from a one eighth of an acre town allotment to 9040 acres of grazing and bush land, the listing covers diverse freehold opportunities. Interested buyers should contact the manager land department O F A Timaru for a copy.
We thank Ashburton residents for patronage during our cycle and cycle accessories sale. Stocks replenish with latest cycle and phonograph lines. Prices from 2/8d to £50. Largest stock is Canterbury Edison records. Visit our establishment at the address.
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