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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
5
Property listing describes a 5 room bungalow with washhouse and Marseille tiled roof plus a 4 acre lawned site and a 2 acre building plot near Peter Street. Advertises convenient location within minutes of the post office and includes prices around £225. Additional outbuildings and car shed noted.
The ad promotes shirts praised for weight and texture, claiming non shrinking quality and easy care. It promises correct cutting comparable to a tailored suit, with affordable prices and a full range available for viewing before price increases.
An advertisement touts value in men s overcoats with mentions of double breasted and single breasted tweed coats, Roslyn tweed, all wool options, raincoats, trench coats, and box suits, highlighting warmth, comfort, and long-term value for the cold season.
The ad showcases a two for one offer on Plimsoll Ties emphasizing a sharp square look and enduring style. It highlights dependable quality and a confident, timeless presence for wearers seeking a classic finish.
John Orr Provision Merchants announces fresh dried fruit supplies from Mildura and the East. Currants and sultanas from Mildura Dates and figs from the East Raisins prunes peaches apricots from California all fresh and delicious.
In Christchurch on June 4, a Supreme Court jury heard Hugh McLean Urquhart, 15, seek £1000 damages from the Ashburton High School Board after an explosion during a chemistry experiment left him blind in his left eye. Evidence showed mislabelled charcoal and manganese bottles and possible negligence by staff. The jury awarded £800 in damages, with further rulings pending on negligence points.
A brief line notes Wade's Worm Figs as pleasant and sure with no lingering after effects.
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