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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
To men’s rainproof and tweed overcoats, from 25s, all-wool shirts in sizes ell, 25/11/6 4/6 for boys, gold knickers in heavy pinact Kaiapol Fyweeds at sa. Men and boys’ line of under vesta, drawers, merino under garments, collars, braces, gloves, mufflers, and more in great variety.
A vintage advertisement urges immediate use of Lane's Emulsion for health and strength. It claims twenty-five of every hundred people need its course to restore health, boasting lung healing and body-building effects for men, women, and children. Sold widely at 4/8 and 2/6.
At Addington line in Christchurch stock market activity showed fair entries and good attendance. Fat cattle and store sheep were in demand while fat lambs and wethers varied in price. pigs except porkers were strong. store cattle and veal saw brisk trading. dairy cows sold well as store sheep increased in yarding. Wheat harvest estimates urge careful yield approximations amid import risk.
A fortnightly sale drew good attendance with strong demand for young store sheep. About 2000 sheep were entered with fat wethers, ewe hoggets and lambs selling at varied prices. Cattle and pigs also sold well, with milk cows ranging from £2 17s 6d to £5 5s and porkers at 27s 6d to 32s.
Burnsides stock market notes a 1968 yarding of sheep with wethers up to 19s and ewes to 15s 6d, lambs easing to 12s, cows and heifers around 6 15s to 7 10s, stores brisk and porkers firm. Pigs yarded at £1 9s with mixed classes showing gains and brisk sale.
Wish to tender sincere thanks to all customers for liberal support in the past. I seek continued patronage and promise to supply the very best meat at the lowest possible price for cash. Prices listed include various cuts with specific per pound rates and specials on small goods made by Mr T.
Faulty 1908 09 Australian wheat forecasts led to over export by several states and import needs elsewhere. Victorian harvest estimates clashed with government figures, while New South Wales and shipper estimates missed the mark. Official yields and export figures show sizeable discrepancies affecting market operations.
Early this morning Constables Tor rens and O Connor spotted two suspects in Durham Street South. They entered the District Nurses office and during the struggle, O Connor and rens used batons to subdue them. George Nottingham and Frederick William Dennett appeared at the Magistrate's Court charged with breaking and entering to commit a crime and were remanded to August 4. Police connect them to attacks on women, including one identified by a victim in Barbadoes Street last night.
Sergeant William Fouley testifies that police life deterred applicants and notes improved discipline but poorer physique and intelligence in new recruits. Constable Patrick James Fitzgerald accuses political influence and Masonry of bias in promotions and condemns the Dinnie led examination institute while criticizing outside-circ issued applications. The commission will reconvene tomorrow.
The Christchurch High School second fifteen beat Ashburton first fifteen 26 to 6 at the show grounds. Ashburton scorers included K Rollitt and Cowan with Guiney Park and Allison helping the visitors back. Referee was Ma F. Pritchard.
A reader testimonial praises Doan's Ointment for skin irritations from pimples to rashes and nettle rash. The advertisement asserts quick relief and urges purchase from Foster-McClellan Co. or local stores, with mailing option available for Sydney residents.
Mr Boreham, the champion draughts player of New Zealand, departed on the Ulimaroa to-day to represent New Zealand at the Australian Congress in Brisbane. An advertised remedy for chest complaints Wooda Great Peppermint Cure is listed at 3s 6d and 2s 6d.
Wellington details show the Farmers Union endorsing a plan to halt foreign borrowing for private estate purchases and open native lands under the Lands for Settlement Act. The conference also debates land taxation, timber imports, and a Dreadnought aid offer, with motions on taxation reform and public works led by contracts.
The Arbitration Court dismissed the application for an award in the private hotel employees dispute. The judgment says the employers did not form a clearly defined loss of boarding house keeper and the Dunedin award could not be applied due to lack of party agreement and affordability. Workers' representative McCullough dissents, arguing the decision allows underpayment and sweatshop conditions for many workers.
Mr A John stone Douglan of Comlongon Castle Ruthwell Dumfriesshire initiates a campaign with Sir Crichton Browne to establish a national memorial in Scotland for Thomas Car lyle.
Fire swept the Towers boarding house this morning wrecking the building owned by the Rev Clarkson and occupied by Mrs Dennis. Occupants escaped with only clothing. insurance on the house listed at £998. In Invercargill a fire in City Hotel upstairs room damaged Dallas and Watts drapery shop with £700 stock loss insured for £400. hotel damage described as slight.
The Invercargill Ministers Association passes a resolution praising Dr Findlay for prison reform efforts. They commend humanitarian rhetoric and urge remedial over punitive prison treatment while maintaining discipline.
The Hawera technical school costing 1700 pounds opened with 200 pounds locally subscribed. Hon G Fowlds spoke urging subsidy tax tension to aid popular access. Mr Pirani, chair of the Wanganui Education Board, praised regional progress and local effort.
Legal action filed in Supreme Court this afternoon seeks an injunction against the Wellington Gas Company over Melrose gas main work. The Attorney General forms in the application, likely tied to a government order in council permitting the lay of the main through Melrose.
A circular ordered by Arthur Rosser proposes forming a strong New Zealand Labour party in Auckland led by a council of trades unions. The platform centers on land reform and a State bank note issue. A meeting will formalize the Auckland branch amid growing discontent with the government.
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