Public notices urge total wartime liquor prohibition in New Zealand
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of New Zealand advocates immediate parliamentary prohibition of all alcoholic liquor during World War I and six months after. The manifesto cites fuel, food, and manpower costs of drink, quotes medical authorities, and calls for nationwide abstinence to conserve resources, support the war effort, and protect national strength.
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the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
New Zealand
Britain
Sir Alfred Booth
The
Cunard Steamship Company
Mercantile Marine
Board of Trade
Clyde
West of Scotland
United Kingdom
Bessie Ligh Cowie
Bessie Ligh Cowie, Organiser of “Strength of the Nation
Amethyst Hall
Invercargill
Fletcher Bros Buy Fresh Laid Eggs and Preserved Eggs
The Fletcher brothers advertise paid rates for guaranteed new laid eggs nine pence per dozen and for preserved eggs four dozen for two pence per dozen, inviting any quantity.
Largest Lamp Variety in Canterbury Stocked
Full stock of lamp parts and styles including chimneys lamps burners wicks shades globes and duplez. Night lamps priced 1s 6d to 1s 6d each. Hand lamps 1s 6d to 3s each. Wall lamps 1s 6d to 6d. Table lamps from 5s 6d to 17s 6d. Hanging and hurricane lamps listed up to gas options.
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Canterbury
Special Discount on Cutlery at Johnstones and Lockwoods
During June the store offers 25 percent off all table and dessert knives in Johnstone's and Lockwood's. Dickson's nickel silver spoons and forks are reduced from 3s 9d per half dozen. Goods landed after the war began so current prices reflect landing costs, aiding stock clearance.
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Johnstone
Lockwood
Dickson
Special June Discount on Silver-Plated Ware
Silver plated ware offered with 5s in the pound discount and an extra 58 in the pound off. Includes teapots cruets jam dishes biscuits bar rels pickle jars and more. Prices listed per tin with bulk quantities and a note to buy now before prices rise.
Milk substitute for calves proven satisfactory and cheap
Experts endorse st milk as a feeding substitute for calves from birth. It provides a cheaper option compared to mother's milk without needing additional foods.
Parliament Session May Shape Constitution Focus
The article urges true patriots to hope that the coming session will prioritize conduct over possessions as Parliament considers constitutional reform. It cautions Parliament to give more attention to behavior than material wealth in shaping the nation.
Nine applications for domain gardener post at Ashburton
Nine applications were received by the Domain Board for the position of second assistant gardener at the Ashburton Domain A McNally Ashburton was appointed At the Borough Council meeting Dr Ferriman reported the first shipment of Australian wheat had arrived in Dunedin and some would be sent to Ashburton He urged contacting the Minister of Agriculture to guard against a mice plague from the wheat The issue was referred to the Reserves Committee A mental hospital inspection of Charles Butler sentenced to death began with experts from Seacliff Lyttelton and Avondale The Napier Harbour Board heard plans to coordinate wartime manufacturing needs with government specifications A note on Maori wives of a prophet and local education board discussions on farm labour use of school boys and the 1917 Ford model launch wrap the day’s local items.
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Domain Board
Ashburton Domain
A. McNally
Ashburton
Ferriman
Dunedin
Australia
West Belt
Reserves Committee
Hay
Truby ‘King
Seacliff
Wanganui Education Board
Efficiency Board
Otago
War time politics and looming legislation in wartime Parliament
A 1917 discussion predicts heightened taxation and temperance measures as Parliament plans war legislation. It notes Prime Minister Asquith’s wait-and-see stance and remarks by Massey and Ward after their Old Country visit. The piece considers the Second Division call-up, party reformation, and potential parliament longevity amid Civil War era pressures.
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Germany
Mr Massey
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Labour
Moore's House for Good Value on East and Moore
Ashburton notices advertise a property at East and Moore Streets offering good value. Includes location details and contact for interested buyers.
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Moore Streets
Ashburton
Hot Water Bottles Arrive For Coming Winter
Supply for the coming winter has arrived. The North British Rubber Company's Unique Brand offers the same quality as always and will test for three or four years. Prices remain unchanged, offered at test year prices while stock lasts. Get a new bottle now for chilly nights and enjoy comfort all winter. Repairs available for leaks or punctures. if rubber perishes, a new bottle is required. Spare washers and stoppers sold separately.
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The
North
British Rubber Company
Hairdressing Expert Opens Ashburton Saloon
H. C. Percy announces the arrival of a renowned hairdresser at Oscar Fair, Ashburton. The new specialist brings a first class reputation from America and Australasia, offers Lady Hair Work and expert transformation and switches, and is reputed as one of New Zealand’s top barbers.
Ashburton and Timaru hockey and sport updates
A Timaru Minerva Hockey Club women’s team beat Ashburton 8 to 1 at Ashburton with W. Moore refereeing. Notices report donations to the Winchmore Red Cross and a flag auction by J. Simpson. Local outings include a Lake Coleridge power house visit and a National Anthem salute. Prolific sport results place Ashburton third in Temuka rifle championships. F. Clarke and W. Bite among top scorers.
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Minerva Hockey Club
Timaru
Ashburton
Clit
W. Moore
Mrx W. Ashton
Winchmore Red Cross Bratch
J. 8. Bland
Capon
J. Simpson
Red Cross
Lake Coleridge
Power? House
South’ Canterbury
Late lbs Darcy coffin procession pallbearers noted
A garbled San Francisco report describes a funeral procession for Darcy with the coffin escorted by the Police Corps. Six well known pugilists are named as pallbearers during departure.
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Press ‘Association
Fagle
Cadmif
Tinwald Stock Sale Draws Large Attendance and Varied Prices
A large crowd attended the Tinwald stock sale with strong demand for fat sheep and lambs. Prime watchers sold to 34 pounds 6 pence, eight lambs brought 368 6d, and Miss Hampton of Hinds led lamb prices at 345 6d. a single cow traded at 13 pounds. Fat ewes, wethers, and store cattle yielded mixed results amid steady activity.
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Tinwald
Ashburton
Pmitdston
Gallagher Bros
Valett
J. Prendergast
Ton
Por Children's Hacking Gough cat Weeds' Great Poppermint Cure
A fragmented note about a product titled Great Poppermint Cure linked to a child named Gough and an item called Weeds contains unclear references and dates. The readable portion hints at a promotional or medical claim but lacks verifiable details.
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Tan Strungyth
Nation” Movement
Otago Daily Times
Thomas Anderson Stuart
Faculty of Medicine
Sydney
Victor Horsley
A.M.S
H.M. Forces
Mesopotamia
Auckland
Star
Delaine
Saxe
Fletcher Bros
Guilds
Bonnie Babies
Sola
Ashburton County
Kirkpatrick
Ansonia
Price
Haven
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Limited
Fortang Tmses
Itc
Nicoll Broqs
Percy
Ralaia
Hinds
His Majesty’s Theatre
B—Pictures
Tinwald Hall
His Majesty's Theatre
New Zealand Mounted ‘Rifle Brigade
Egypt
Young Men’s Christian Association
P.M. Yelvin
Cairo
M.C.A
Arthur ‘McCarthy
Napier
Harbour Board
England
London
Council of the Evangelical Free Churches
J. H. Bespeare
Micawber
Lloyd George
Urewara
Tapi
Ford
Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd
Ford Co
Carson
Akaroa
Christchurch
Dominion
Mama Ast Vzartas
Pravaconen
Moore
J. M. Cambridge
H. C. Percy
MR Fair
America
Australasia
Ashbur
Prid
Lass Trade
William Richardson
Prohibition
Auckland “Free Press
Waterton
Ashburton Sporsemen
St. Stephen's
Darcy
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