Fletcher Brothers Seek Fresh Laid Eggs and Pegs
Wanted ad offering 1s 9d per dozen for guaranteed new laid eggs in any quantity. Also buying preserved pegs at 1s 24d per dozen.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
4
Fletcher Lamps Canterbury Offers Wide Range of Illumination
A Canterbury retailer advertises full stocks of lamp chimneys burners shades and globes with a claim of the largest lamp variety in the area. Prices range from night lamps at a shilling and sixpence to table and hanging lamps up to six pounds five shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Cutlery Special Discounts From Johnstone and Lockwood
In June two special discounts are offered on table cutlery of all descriptions including table and desert knives from 17s 6d per dozen, and Dickson's nickel silver spoons and forks from 38s 9d half dozen. Goods landed after the war began, present prices reflect landing costs, stock to be reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone
Lockwood
Dickson
Special June Discount on Silver Plated Wares
Silver plated ware offered with 5s in the pound discount on EP items such as thimbles cruets jam dishes biscuit jars and pickle jars. Prices shown per tin with sizes small 1s 3d and six tins for 7s 0d medium 3s 4d six tins for 1is 6d large 6s 6d per tin and six tins for 32s. Buy now before price advances.
Cowslip Calf Milk Promoted as Calf Substitute
A milk food praised by experts as a satisfactory substitute for mother's milk and cheaper, suitable to feed calves from birth with no other food needed.
Moore's Leading Values in Ladies and Maids Coats
Moore's House for Good Value presents a wide range of winter coats for ladies and maids, plus top coats, raincoats, and fur lined options. Featured items include girls tweed coats, sport knits, tweed coats, and fur collars, with prices listed from 6d to £6 10s. Located at East and Moore Streets, Ashburton.
Winter Bottles From North British Rubber Company
New stock of Unique Brand hot water bottles has arrived with no price increase. These durable bottles last three to four years with ordinary care and a spare washer and spare stoppers available. Repair options offered for leaks or punctures if the rubber remains sound many bottles sold at last year’s prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North British Rubber Company
Hairdresser Rises to Elite Rank in Ashburton
H C Percy announces the securing of 48 Oscar Fair as a first-class hairdresser. Fair has worked in leading saloons in America and Australasia and comes to Ashburton with a high reputation. He is described as possibly the most efficient and highest paid hairdresser in New Zealand and is expert in lady hair work transformations and switches.
Stock Sale at Tinwald Yards Auction To Morrow
A stock sale is announced for Tinwald Yards with auctions planned tomorrow. The notice frames the event as part of meetings and amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinwald
Ashburton items mix war talk and civic notices
A survey of 1916 hospital admissions in Sydney notes a record 1526. Ashburton Winter Meeting nominations omit The Linnet from Acton Handicap. Reports cover patriotic funds control, Red Cross activity, prison inspection, King George birthday, railway station work, court martial sentence, proportional representation talk, and a 1917 Ford Model update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Acton
Red Cross
Defence Staff depart for Addington Refreshers Camp
Lieutenant D A Grut and Sergt Majors Thatcher Willers and Tozer from the local Defence Staff left on Saturday for Christchurch to attend the Refreshers Camp at Addington for 10 days. Private T P Smith discharged from Netley Hospital and on furlough in England. Lance Corporal W J Marshall an inmate of Isolation Camp in France due to infectious disease. Tempor a ry Corporal Peter Prendergast awarded the Military Medal for gallantry. Arthur Varney secretary to the New Zealand Y M C A has arrived homeward from London via New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Henry William Reynolds
Reynolds
D'A
L. Grut
A. M. Thatcher
G. Willers
L. Tozer
Addington
A. Pollock-Smith
T. P. Smith
Netley Hospital
England
G. Anderson
Carew
Lance-Corporal
W. J. Marshall
France
J. Prendergast
Hiffelton
Peter Prendergast
New York
Arthur Varney
New Zealand
Y.M.C.A
London
West Front
Irish Convention in London Hints Amnesty for Sinn Fein Prisoners
The Daily Chronicle reports grounds exist for a government amnesty to Sinn Fein prisoners to foster an Irish Convention atmosphere. Expected attendees include Lord Dunraven Lord MacDonnell Baron Pirrie Sir Horace Plunkett Sir Hutchinson Poe and Mr George Russell with several Commons members. County Councils across Ireland demand their own delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Sinn Fein
Lord Dunraven
Lord MacDonnell
Baron Pirrie
Horace Plunkett
Hutchinson Poe
George Russell
House of Commons
Ireland
Convention to have 101 members in London report
The Daily Chronicle states the convention will consist of 101 members with 16 Government nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Irish Unionist Alliance to attend British convention
The Irish Unionist Alliance has resolved to participate in the British convention. This decision signals cooperation with Unionist efforts as discussions on Ireland's political framework proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Irish -Unionist Alliance
Cardinal Bournes Appeal for Irish Convention Healing
London June 3 Cardinal Bourne issues a pastoral letter urging prayer for the Irish Convention. He asks the faithful to seek God s guidance for healing the past and securing hope for the future of the sister nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cardinal Bourne
Auckland Winter Meeting Results At One Mile and Three Miles
The Auckland Racing Club Winter Meeting continued in fine weather with a large crowd. Heavy course conditions produced wins by Tiniroto in Aunt Club Cup, pilipstiteh in Ranfurly Welter, Superino in Remuera Hurdles, Gluepot in Great Northern Steeplechase, Paul Huon in Sockburn Handicap. All starters, times noted with several scratchings and close finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Auckland Racing Club
Tiniroto
Tangihaere
Jacaranda
Spalspire
Wastika King
Gmin
Ranfurly Welter
Pilipstiteh
Independence
Sir Ralph
Monedon
Achilleus
Imin
Remuera
Superino
Te Onga
Bar Reve
Heart
Tae Dimin
St. Elma
Sockburn
Paul Huon
Eruption
Lady Wilmington
Birthday Honours List From Wellington Presented
Wellington June 3 His Excellency the Governor has been advised that His Majesty the King has conferred Companion of St Michael and St George on J. Luke mayor of Wellington Dr F Trudy King superintendent Seacliff Mental Hospital Dunedin Colonel H H Potter Commander Trentham Camp Colonel Noel P Adams Commander Featherston Camp Imperial Votes Order 1808 Mr W St Morris secretary New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department Aide-de-Camp to the King Colonel- Cemporary Brigadier General Id AV C CB Gilg to be an additional aide-de-camp to His Majesty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
ST. Michael
ST. George
Luke
Trudy King
Seacliff
Dunedin
HH. R. Potter
Trentham
Noel P. Adams
Featherston Camp
W. St. Morris
New Zealand
Post
Aid Telegraph
AV. C
CB Gilg
Ube
Birthday Honours list includes many knights and baronets
The edition enumerates appointments in the Birthday Honours, naming knights of St Patrick and of St Michael and St George, Privy Counsellors, and baronets. It lists Viscounts Lords, Sir officers, MPs, and notable civilians across multiple realms, including figures such as Steel Maitland Jessel Dewar and others, with several titles and roles noted.
Canterbury Park Trotting Club Race Results
Christchurch June 4 Canterbury Park Trotting Club reports continued races in fair weather with results Harold Child 7 Lonsdale 2 Proud Elsie 3 won by three lengths. Woodchild King Pirate Admiral and others battled in a two mile event won by two lengths. Lord Minto Energy Brandston won by four lengths in Middleton Handicap. The Whip Harold Fuller 2 Hula Gray 3 won by 12 lengths in Advance Handicap with Joan of Arc scratched. Time details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Canterbury Park
Harold Child
Lonsdale
Proud Elsie
St.Quentin
My Boy
Iesove
Lord Minto
Energy
Brandston
Bsec
Harold Fuller
Hula Gray
Joan‘ of Arc
Dunedin Jockey Club Winter Meeting Results
At Dunedin the Winter meeting weather improved the course. Fairfield Hurdes won by a neck in 2 56 2/3, with Glenthorpe second and Dionysius unplaced. Minesweeper won the Silverstream Handicap by 1 length in 1 32 3/5, Micky Free second. Sedd-el-Bahr led in the Provincial Handicap by a head over Kilkea with Hot Air third. Wingatut Steeplechase saw Brewer first, Heatherlea second, Mawson third, Carnmore and Glenthorpe scratched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Dunedin Jockey Club
Fairfield Hurdes
Glenthorpe
Dionysius
Micky Free
Lion
Sedd-el-Bahr
Kilkea
Marco Bello
Aml
Ashburton Frozen Lake Sees First Winter Frost
Yesterday and this morning Ashburton experienced bitter frosts with twelve degrees of frost and ice on many spots. The Domal lakes froze for the first time this season, followed by a bright sunny day and a maximum of 52 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Domal
May Weather Report From Ashburton Domain
May observations at Ashburton Domain record high barometer 80.6 inches on the 4th and 12th, low 29.4 inches on the 27th, max thermometer 66 F on the 5th, min 30 F on the 30th, rainfall on 13 days totaling 1.4 inches, peak 1.4 inches on the 29th, and 85 hours 10 minutes of sunshine with eight sunless days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Domain
Why butter price rise amid glut of coal stock?
A Wellington newspaper questions the Board of Trade after an Auckland inquiry ordered a butter price increase of d per Th on butter while coal stores were glutted with this product. It argues the public expected butter prices to stay firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Board of Trade
Auckland
Market Report Tallow-Stock and Meat Prices
London June 1 reports tallow stock at 6891 tons with imports 206 and deliveries 2368. Rabbit market easing daily. frozen. Meat prices show New Zealand mutton 9d per lb and lamb 10d, Australian mutton 9 4d and lamb 10d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
New Zealand
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Health and Cheer
Advert states the pleasant effect of Chamberlain's Tablets on stomach and liver, claiming a healthy body and mind. Describes the product as producing joy and selling everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Hyde Park War Honours Ceremony Beheld by Large Crowd
In London Hyde Park the King distributed war honours as a brilliant sunlit crowd gathered. About six hundred seats were set for wounded soldiers including 150 from overseas. A squadron of aeroplanes maneuvered over the park during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hyde Park
Birthday Honours List Shows High Rank Appointments
A London release on June 3 lists additional Birthday Honours. Knight Commander of the Bath goes to Sir W W Birdwood. Companions of the Bath include General Richardson. Companions of St Michael and St George named along with Colonels Mackesy Smith Stan dish Adams Witsherbert Hutch en. Distinguished Service Order recipients include Colonels Cook Gardiner Haerbert Roach H Stewart Sevon Majors Pr Acton Adams Duigan Saunders and Stont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Bath
W. W. Birdwood
Bath
General Richardson
St. Michael
St., ‘ ” George
Mackesy
G. Smith
Standish
Adams
Witsherbert
Hutchen
Cook
Gardiner
Haerbert
Roach
H. Stewart
Sevon
Acton Adams
Duigan
Saunders
Stont
Curtailing racing debated as government notes sub judice
The minister stated the issue is sub judice as a Racing Conference in Wallington on June 6 considers government proposals to curtail racing in the Dominion by one third. The Country Racing Clubs Association may accept schemes, to be weighed with Racing and Trotting Conference resolutions and club letters urging safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Societies
Pensions Department
Dominion
Walliniton
Fune
Consi
Coninion
After the theatre or party take a cniff or two
A fragment suggests a remedy taken after social events to ward off chills and sore throats. The text mentions a product or method valued for pocket or pause use and references a mis-spelled term eM DING. It reads like an informal health tip or ad copy.
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Fletcher Bros
Fletcher L8ros
the & Discount
Claxq
Bonnie
Ashburton County
Kirkpatrick’s
Ansonia
Fletcher Bros.’ Price
New Haven
Dash Supply Stores
Moore
Tweed Coats
Ladies
TWEED
COATS
Ais Sd
Moore Streets
J. .M. Cambridge
H. C. Percy
Oscar Fair
ALR Fair
The
Leed
America
Australasia
Ashbur
Insa Trade
MI Fair
His Majesty’s Theatre
Sydney
Mesasye
Bate
Magma
the Patriotic Funds
G. W. Russell
T’. Mackenzie
Hay
Beattie
Butler
George. W. Bunting
J. Grigg
Longbeach
Hiram Hunter
Wellington Trades Council
J. Reed
Ford
Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd
Ford Co
Carson
Sinn Feiners
Jane
Par Press. Association
Knight OF ST. “Patrick
French
Lord Devonport
Lord Farquhar
Lord Astor
M. Lockwood
Chaloner
Frederick Hong Smith
Ivor Herbert
William Lever
H. W. Forster
E. G. Pretymann
Claude
Hamilton
Evelyn Cecil
H. Pike Pease
J . Thomas
Neil
Primrose
Ashton
Miners’ Federation
A.H
Steel-Maitland
H. M. Jessel
Herbert Terry
Overseas Forces
Thomas Dewar
A. J
Sykes
W. Hr.dunn
K.C.M.B
St. Michael and St. George
W. H. Cowan
I. H. “Barron
M.P
A.W. Barton
W. H Gastrell
Ebenezer, Parkes
Xep
Samuel Roberts
M.P Rshall
Hall
Canterbury Park Trotting Club
Jockey Club
May
Hyde” Park
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