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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 02, 1910

Page

4

Tea advertisement for Kozio Teas by W. Scoular and Co

An advertisement invites readers to ask their grocer for Tea or apply to W. Scoular and Co proprietors of Kozio Teas to obtain the name of the nearest retail agent.

Dont Submit to the Knife Piles Cure Promoted in Christchurch

An advertisement claims Dr Fellows' Pile Cones cure bleeding piles without surgery. It cites many cured patients, praises a Christchurch chemist Loasby as the prescriber, and lists prices and outlets in Colombo Street and a wholesale agent in Christchurch.

Fellows Christchurch Loasby A.C

Champion Taking Powder Ad Claims Finest Quality

An old advertisement fragment touts Cham pion taking powder with the claim fin tee reliable and the best. It promotes availability at grocers and stere stores with minimal readable branding.

Casement Cloths in White Cream and Green at Reasonable

Cloths labeled Casement offered in white cream and green priced as reasonable selections for home interiors. Local store highlights fabric tones and versatile use for drapery and upholstery.

Lane's Medoline and garments advertised in vintage import ad

The notice promotes clothing yardage from manufacturers and calls housewives to use Lane's Medoline for hands after house work. It markets a range of tweed fabrics and ironed garments, urging customers to visit before placing orders.

Lane

Christchurch naval weekly sale of stock at Addington yard

The commercial Por Presa Association reports a fine weather sale at Addington, Christchurch with a smaller overall yarding. Fat lambs fell in number. prices rose for several sheep classes, fat cattle and pigs showing mixed demand and variable prices across units. Exporters led activity on fat lambs, while store cattle and pigs saw softer demand and lower bids.

Mount Hutt Road Board Meets in May Session

The Mount Hutt Road Board held its May meeting with Chairman W. F. Dickie and members P. Dowmmond junior A. Orr V. Alorgan and A. Murray present. The Overseer’s report was discussed and priorities set for re shingles on Gorge top road and drainage, with estimates sought for asphalt footpaths kerbing and channelling. The Clerk was to seek removal of a water race spur from the street and to report on district roads at next meeting. Ranger’s report approved and Dickie and Morgan authorized to sign the rate book. Overdue rates to be pursued and accounts totaling £152 18s 2d approved for payment.

Messra W Dickie P. Dowmmond A. Orr V Alorgan A. Murray Mount Hutt County Council Siepout Alee Dickie and Morgan

Flour price cut by ten shillings per ton in ports

Wellington telegram reports flour price reduced by 10s per ton from today. Free on board price at southern ports stands at £9 10s per ton.

Wellington Associated Millers D. W. Virtue and Cook

Lord Plunket Honored by New Zealand Freemasons

Lord Plunket, Past Master of the New Zealand Grand Lodge, received a ceremonial gift of an epergne and two side dishes from all lodges. A greenstone paper-weight from Nelson and Marlborough Lodges and a regalia set from the Grand Lodge were presented. Grand Master Gro Griffiths praised his work in promoting Masonry and its growth.

Wellington Lord Plunket New Zealand Grand Lodge of Freemasons Nelson Marlborough Grand Lodge Gro. G. Jd. N. Griffiths Blenheim

Roosevelt speaks on East Africa and Uganda at Guildhall

At a reception in London Mr Roosevelt declares the East African high lands a white man’s country and says Uganda cannot be made a white man’s country. He notes Sudan’s child population and criticizes Egyptian policy while British papers split on his remarks.

Por Press Association London Lord Cromer Canterbury Edward Grey Balfour George Reid Roosevelt Guidhall East Africa Great American Plains Rockies Uganda Egypt Daily News Philippines Telegraph Daily Express Daily Mail Post the Times

South African appointments in British diplomacy and judiciary

Sir Richard Solomon named High Commissioner for United South Africa in London while Sir J. H. De Villiers becomes Chief Justice of the South African Supreme Court. The king also grants a barony to Sir J. H. De Villiers.

London Richard Solomon Transvaal United South Africa J. H. de Villiers Cape Colony South African Supreme Court

Orari Residents Protest Express Trains Not Stopping

A public meeting at the Geraldine saleyards resolved that the 8:00 a.m. Christchurch express and the 11:16 a.m. Dunedin express should stop at Orari station. The group urged the Premier and Cabinet to restore stops, plan a Parliament petition, and gather signatures to support the action.

Geraldine Carricadl Gernalline Orari Hilton Pleasant Valley Woodbury Arundel Orari Gorge Christchurch Dunedin Timaru Ashturton

Training camps chosen for North and South Island sites

The Advisory Board has selected suitable locations for military training camps. A large site near Waimaring on the Main Trunk line will host the North Island camp, while a south bank site on the Waimakariri river, six miles from Christchurch, will host the South Island camp.

Wellington Waimaring North Island Waimakariri Christchurch

King George hopes new constitution aids South Africa

In a message to South Africans the King expresses earnest hope that the new constitution, with Divine providence, will advance the welfare of South Africa and strengthen the Empire. Services to celebrate the union were held at the Durban and Maritzburg town halls.

London George South Africa Durban Maritzburg Tralls

Cabinet Accepts Commission Training Camp Site Recommendations

Government approves commission findings on training camp locations and votes 1000 pounds for victims of the Whitehaven colliery disaster in England.

Wellington Whitehaven England

Natal papers clash over union and cabinet views

The Natal Advertiser accuses the union of guile and deception but expects British doggedness to win. The Natal Mercury expresses disappointment with Mr Botha for betraying trust to the British. The Caps Times notes that Hertzog and Ischer in the Cabinet weaken the needed confidence.

London Natal Advertiser Natal Mercury Botha Caps Times Hertzog Ischer

Weather Summary From Domain Station May Readings

Observation data for May from Domain weather station records by John Read. Highlights include highest barometer 80.80 inches on May 6 and lowest 28.76 on May 14, maximum thermometer 76.5 on May 6, minimum 51 on May 15, frost on 16 nights with readings down to 27 degrees on May 18, rainfall totals and dates listed, and 1909 comparisons showing 1 inch 28 points rain and frosts up to 10 degrees.

Domain John Readhead

Geraldine livestock sale reports strong demand and high prices

From Our Own Correspondent notes a large turnout at the Geraldine sale with strong demand for fats and store sheep. About 5000 sheep entered with numerous price points for fat lambs, fat ewes, and store lambs plus a sizable cattle and pig section and steady forward trade overall.

Dunedin Fat Cattle and Sheep Prices Rise at Burnsides Market

June 1 report from Burnsides Dunedin notes good quality fat cattle with bids up about 1 per head and top bulls to £12 12s 6d, cows to £11 12s 6d. a large sheep entry saw prime wethers steady and freezing wethers down as exporters sit out. ewes similar to last week, best lambs to 16s 6d, extra to 20s, pigs 100 pens with parkers and baconers in demand but slips and waters dull.

Por Presa Association Christchurch Naval Addington Aulevards Estra Keyars Geraldine Fat Ewes Springer Dunedin Id&i

Dunedin Grain Market Prices Open With Little Activity

Wheat prices linger with nominal moves as Prime milling quotes 85 8d to 3s 9d and best whole fowl wheat at 3s to 8d. Oats show stagnant demand with prices unchanged from prior quotation, ranging from prime milling to inferior levels.

Dunedin

Children Hacking Cough Night Cure Debated

Readers discuss Woods Great Peppermint Cure and other remedies for nighttime hacking coughs in children. Medical experts caution against unverified claims while families seek safe, effective relief.

Farewell in Wellington Honors for Lord Plunket at Town Hall

Lord Plunket bid farewell in Wellington Town Hall with the Premier and local MPs present. The Mayor presented a silver greenstone casket as a memento while Sir Joseph Ward and the Governor praised his service. Trade during his term rose to £85,436,000 though population growth remained slow.

Wellington Lord Plunket Messrs Carral Huddo M.P Highland Rifles Joseph Ward Lady Plunket Flinket Isysclt

Pawelka Cases in Supreme Court at Palmerston North

Joseph John Pawelka pleaded guilty to twelve charges of breaking and entering and theft in the Supreme Court. He admitted arson on the High School fire of April 5 while denying that charge. Fingerprints and circumstantial evidence linked him to the school burglary and related thefts. The jury found him guilty. sentencing was deferred after a fifty minute retirement.

Palmerston North Joseph John Pawelka Supreme Court Pawelka Pahiatua Miller and Giorgi’s

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promoted for Women Health

A testimonial claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills aid women through life stages from girlhood to old age. Mrs Maguire of Newton Auckland describes relief from headaches and side pain credited to the pills, praising their health benefits and urging others to try them.

Dr. Morse Dr. Marse

Christchurch Officer Arrests Ex-Worker on Theft Charges

Detectives Kennedy and Mcfcod arrested Alan F Young, former Post and Telegraph Office employee, on two charges of theft from the government. He allegedly stole £3 3s 0d on May 19 and £3 16s 11d on May 21 at the Telegraph receiving counter. Chief Detective Bishop led the case, Young sought a solicitor and was remanded with bail set at £50 in a prior decision.

Christchurch Kennedy and Mcfcod Alan F. Young Post and Telegraph Office Young H. W. Bishop New Zealand Bishop

Labour Candidate Fails in Lyttelton Harbour Board Vote

A Labour candidate with union backing polled 182 votes in Lyttelton, while a former mayor and a retired tradesman led with 427 and 285 votes respectively. The town, steeped in workers, produced a striking result amid broad franchise and civic turnout.

Lyttelton Stevedores’ Union Canterbury T. KR. Taylor M.P Trades and Labour Council D. McLaren

Queensland Defeats New South Wales in Rugby Return Match

In Sydney on June 1 the Queensland team beat New South Wales by six points in a tight return rugby match. New South Wales led by a point at half time as rain fell. Queensland secured the winning try near the end to seal victory.

Sydney Queensland New South Wales Queenslanders

Influenza Advice Promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

The notice urges immediate fever reduction during influenza and credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with lowering fever and lung inflammation. It warns against the common nasty cough that follows influenza and notes the product is sold by chemists and others.

Chamberlain

Nadine Faces Perjury Threat Over Wellington Lease Case

The Supreme Court heard a civil dispute over a Lambton Quay lease owned by G. A. Hannah. Charles Nadine repudiated the agreement and claimed forgery against a Wellington law firm. The Chief Justice warned Nadine to retract and apologise by Saturday. police action for perjury could follow.

Wellington Jame 1 Supreme Court Charles Nadine Lambton Quay G. A. Hannah Nadine W Nodine Nodine

Otago Winter Show Opens With Record Attendance

At the Otago Winter Show opening day attendance surpassed last year. Cheese class No 26 judged by the cheese makers. Omimi won with 944 points, followed by Pater and Pepingule. Fat stock judged by Mr M Baird of Hastings, with standout cattle like the roan Shorthorn shown by the Clarksons of Christchurch.

Dunedin Theiselves Omimi Sen Pater Pepingule Grove Hush M. Baird Hastings Clarksons Christchurch

Dress Better and Pay Less Tailor Ad

CEORGE DAVIES promotes suit orders with superior materials cut by skilled workers under his supervision. He claims importing high quality fabrics from London and offers tailor made G D suits to order saving £2. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.

Ceorge Davies London

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Colds Cure

The ad cautions that a common cold can lead to pneumonia if neglected and pitches Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a prompt, pleasant cure. It claims the remedy counters the cold’s tendency to worsen and notes it is sold by chemists and others.

Bullock EGR Sale of Building Sites and Dwellings

Several building sites at Netherby and three 4-acre sections fronting River Terrace offered for sale. A six room dwelling with verandah and conveniences, fronting West Street, also available. A shop in Jubilee Buildings with four rooms fronts Coteaga in Eton Street Hampstead. Sales agent J Bullock, Argent.

EGR Netherby River Terrace Tolet C Street Jubilee Buildings Coteaga Eton Street Hampstead J. Bullock Argent

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Weed Macintosh Hydrotites Swanson R. Mathieson, A.T.W.F.P Havelock Street Ashburton R. Mathieson Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd Ashburton Loan and Investment Society Bank OF Deposit J. B. Christian G. H. Buchanan R. Kennedy Burnett Street C. Jameson Hereford Street G. E. Owen M.rb.c.v.s Burger v Newnon’s Stables Llewellyn Owen Pres Cys Perce W. Scoular and. CO A. M. Loasby Colombo Stevens Rue Hayward and Simpson Hayward and Simpson Wavelock Street Edison Phonographs T. Young Ulster Boot Shop Corner East Burnett Streets Canterbury Roller Flour Mills CO Andrew Orrand Co., Ltd Thade Jong Ilford McDonald & Co Mergrant Failors Conceet Edward Vopreare Em Aes Buasia Demert N.Z Burnside Cement Reece Bros Asaph Street Clarke Harris Bros Commercial Addington Mount Hutt Road Board Per Press Association MR Roosevelt Guildhall Soul Africa Press Association King George Sir J. H. de Villiers Per Presa Association Mellor Aving James, Mellor Weather Reports Atay Geraldine Live Stock Market Burnside Stock Market United States Henry Symonds D.B Hollis S.B NOBEL ELEY Universal G. Mehodins Tool Emporium Ado NEW South Mee Nalis Kaiangara Coal Ali High Street P.G Wwe H. E. Bonnington Caxois7 East Genie Vread Andrew Orrand Tab Ollbaizes Newes Zealand Bats N.Z. Glothing Factory East Street Speirs Wilson Car Speirs and Wilson Rocery Otago Pet Press Association George Davies, Ltd T. Bullock aTlant Nhap Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd the Globe OF New O. H. Tate Delivery Company ' Zealand, Ltd TH. Matheson Aggage & Express Dundas ST Avent ‘A Poruock Bagor Square Noruse Fyler’s Tucker's Fletcher Bros iBrige KR. H. Aitken Salusman European Agency William Wilson and Sons Abahurch Lane Lomion E.F Thoman Hancox Robert Bell Burnets' Street
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