Wanted Fresh Laid Eggs by Fletcher Bros
Fryer buyers advertise fresh laid eggs paid 1s 9d per dozen for guaranteed new-laid eggs and 1s 2d per dozen for preserved eggs in any quantity.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
4
Fryer buyers advertise fresh laid eggs paid 1s 9d per dozen for guaranteed new-laid eggs and 1s 2d per dozen for preserved eggs in any quantity.
Full stock listings show Lanny iQhimneys Sam Burner Wick and other brands in Canterbury offering Night Lamps priced from 1s 6d to 3s each and Hand Lamps from 1s 6d to 3s. Table Lamps range 6s 6d to 17s 6d, Hanging Lamps from 10s 6d upward, Hurricane Lamps 38 4d each.
During June a special discount of 2s is offered on all table and dessert knives and related cutlery from Johnatone's and Lockwood's including Dickson's nickel silver spoons and forks. Prices shown reflect landed cost since the war, aimed at clearing stock.
Advertises silver plated ware with multiple discount rates including 58 in the pound and special Ss in the pound off all plated ware. Lists BP teapots cruets jam dishes biscuit barrels pickle jars and related items with pricing per tin and bulk offers for small medium and large sizes.
A catalog of ladies blouses highlights warm winter options in fabrics such as Delaine, flannelette, all wool stripe designs, cotton Delaine, and silk crepe de chine. Prices span from 4s to 38 9d with many pieces in white and creme, praised for reliable material and workmanship.
Moore's House for Good Value East and Moore Streets Ashburton markets North British Rubber Company's Unique water bottles. Prices unchanged from last year as they stock cold night supplies for three to four years of use. repair service offered for punctures and spare parts available.
J M Cambridge announces that H C Percy has secured Oscar Fair a first class hairdresser. Fair formerly worked in leading salons in America and Australasia and brings high reputation to Redburton. He specializes in lady hair work transformation and switches and is said to command top prices.
Second Edition daily memoranda notes tonight's program at His Majesty's Theatre with 8 pictures. Hampstead School hosts a 7 30 p.m. concert. Toneliffe offers a concert and sale produce at 7 80 p.m. Ardanine Hall features a dance after a Dorie concert at 8 p.m. Mayfield Band Hall presents a musical event at 8 p.m.
The Ashburton Guardian discusses the Education Department’s proposed youth employment bureaux. It questions practical value, cites funding gaps, and argues reform should occur within schools rather than post‑school pathways. It notes teachers’ status and funding issues as central to educational progress.
A historic critique of New Zealand education argues that many children leave school semi literate at age 12 to 14. It calls for stronger Education Department funding, practical schooling, and expert guidance to build a robust national education system.
The report notes a world record bid for a Clydesdale at Ayr six years ago, while a draft sale from the Dunure Mains Stud sees 49 head average 312 18s with Dunure Tower selling for 95 guineas to Mr George McDowall Borland. The buyer plans a future travel engagement in Isley district with a 50 premium.
A broad report covers debates over War Regulations in Wellington, including Sir John Findlay's defense of P G Webb and Attorney General Le Herdman. It cites Findlay arguing for protected free speech and criticizes the Crown's literal reading of regulations as potentially despotic. The piece also references public comment from newspapers on wartime policy and censorship.
Mr William Brown of Oamaru secures the secretarial post with the North Otago Association. The latest Wellington district ballot lists Ey D Thomson as private secretary to the Prime Minister. Ashburton’s J H Jessop learns his son C E Jessop of the Rifle Brigade will return soon. Lt Day, previously Defence Office chief in Ashburton, is wounded. Day is W G Day’s son, who earned a Rifle Brigade commission in England late last year.
Akaroa restores seaside health ragert status as Christchurch daily Taptor service resumes. The hotel offers reduced tarif to returned soldiers, promising modern accommodation in Dominion.
Magistrate fines James Dolan 20 cents for breach of prohibition order at Chertsey on May 2. Thomas Watt threshing mill keeper penalized £1 fine plus 16s 5d costs for an inadequate and nonconforming sleeping whare. William Ross charged but pleads not guilty. magistrate imposes £1 fine plus 16s 5d costs.
A fragmentary weather note reports a cold morning with frost and a warmer daytime. It mentions the maximum shade temperature around 63 degrees and forecasts unsettled conditions with wind and possible rain toward week’s end.
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