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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

4

Fletcher Bros Seeks Fresh Laid Eggs at Set Prices

Fletcher Bros advertises fresh laid eggs at 1s 9d per dozen for any quantity and preserved eggs at 1s 2d per dozen. They state guaranteed new eggs and issue buy orders for preserved eggs.

Largest Lamp Variety Sold in Canterbury

Full stock of Tan Chinas Leng burners, wicks, shades and globes. Night lamps, wall lamps, table lamps and hanging lamps offered with extensive price range. Includes Hurrigane lamps and multiple sizes and finishes across a wide selection.

Canterbury

June Discount on Cutlery at Johnstone and Lockwood

During June we offer two special discounts on all cutlery types, including table and dessert knives, in Johnstone's and Lockwood's. Dickson's nickel silver spoons and forks also discounted from 38 pence per half dozen, with prices based on landed costs since the war began. The retailer aims to reduce stock and notes pre vent prices are close to current landing costs.

Johnstone Lockwood Dozsus Dickson

Silver Plated Ware Discount Offer

A Nottingham newspaper ad promotes silver plated ware with a 5s in the £ discount and a special 5s per pound off all plated items including E.P tarapot s cruets jam dishes biscuit bar rell pickle jars. Prices list small size 1s 3d per tin six for 7s 0d medium 2s 4d per tin six for 13s 6d large 54 6d per tin six for 32s with a buy now before price advances.

Cozy Winter Blouses In VIYEL LA and More

A brisk focus on ladies winter blouses features ranges from VIYEL LA DELAINE and FLANNEL ETTE to dark Lannelette and all wool options. Prices run from 11d to 326 6d with crepe de chine silk and guipure finishes. Each line is described as reliable high grade in material and workmanship and urged for immediate investigation.

Daily Memoranda Auction Sales and Local Gatherings

A listing of tomorrow events including weekly produce and poultry sales at Farmers' Co operative Association and Henry Stephenson. Evening meetings and amusements at Hampstead School Loveliffe Ardamine Hall Mayfield Band Hall His Majesty's Theatre Mayfield Hall Pat and P Rooms with concerts dances and pictures scheduled across the region.

Farmers’ Co-operative Association Henry Stephenson Loveliffe Ardamine Hall Déric Mayfield Band His Majesty’s Theatre

Moore's House for CGDD on East and Moore Streets

Ashburton record notes a designated property named Moore's House located at the intersection of East and Moore Streets in Ashburton.

Moore Moore Streets Ashburton

Unigque Hot Water Bottles Arrive with Stable Prices

North British Rubber Company delivers Unigque hot water bottles, promising three to four years of use with no price increase. Repair services offered for leaks or punctures, including spare washers and stoppers. new bottles come with a spare washer.

North British Rubber Company

Hairdressing News from Ashburton Announces Oscar Far as New Expert

H. PERCY informs patrons and the town that Oscar Far, a first class hairdresser who has served in leading salons in America and Australasia, has joined Ashburton with a noted reputation and status as possibly the most efficient and highly paid in New Zealand. Watr specializes in lady hair work and expert transformations.

New Zealand Won't Be Excused From Conscription Debate

The Ashburton Guardian discusses the US push for conscription and notes New Zealand and other Dominions face pressure to follow. It cites Canada Australia and South Africa as possible adopters while warning against political exploitation of anti conscriptionists and referencing the Russian crisis affecting Allied unity.

United States New York Hearst Yellow Press New Zealand Australia America Canada Myr Hughes South Africa India

Prophetic take on Russia and Europe’s war dynamics

The piece argues that Russian front affairs cannot be dire or Germany would intervene, noting historical patterns of rulers using war abroad to quell unrest at home. It contrasts France's resolve to pursue complete reparations from Germany with evolving Russian internal tensions.

Russia Germany France

Canterbury Land Board approves lease transfers and farm bids

At a Canterbury meeting the transfer of L J P lease of 20 acres at Highbank from Mary McMenamin to Margaret Goodwin was approved. The board also approved a pastoral lease under the Land Act and noted railway and local government items plus wartime enlistment updates and local industry news.

Canterbury Land Board L.J.P Highbank Mary ‘McMenamin Margaret Goodwin Jung Ashburton F. M. Gerard William Nosworthy Lyttelton Harbour Board Lyttelton Christchurch Horrell BR. Moore Lyttélton H. IF. Nicoll Nicoll

Medical officer appointed for Samoa duties named

Peter Charles Connelly, drawn in the last ballot, formerly of Ashburton County, served with Eleventh Reinforcements in France. he was wounded and hospitalised. Lieut Colonel Rendle, NZMC, selected by Surgeon-General Henderson as principal medical officer in Samoa, will depart Ashburton in about 10 days and be away until year end.

Peter Charles Connelly Ashburton France Rendle N.zm.c Henderson Samoa

Disputed Ownership of Racehorse Waimatao Decided in Court

Wellington Supreme Court heard a civil action over the ownership and sale of the racehorse Waimatao. James McLaughlin claimed specific performance and damages from Joseph Grant who had signed a memorandum offering the horse, while Williams asserted ownership and authority limits, leading to judgment for the defendant with costs.

Wellington Supreme Court Justice . Chapman Plainiff James McLaughlin Trentham Joseph Grant Williams Plainviff M. Williams Waimatao Grant

Westerfield District Sees Series of Mishaps and Injuries

Our Correspondent reports a spate of accidents in the Westerfield district. S Ferguson was thrown from a gig near Ashburton and remains in hospital. JF H Muirhead injured when a cart wheel collapsed while hauling chaff. J Allen fell from a horse causing a dislocated shoulder. Cyril McNeill, a Springburn native, was farewelled about a year ago after enlistment nearby.

Westerfield S.” Ferguson Ashburton Jf.h.’ Muirhead Muirhead J. Allen Cyril McNeill Springburn

Roll of Honour Highlight from Wellington

The June list reports Trooper J. Cunningham dead of wounds after a Court of Enquiry. Private H. G. Mowat is noted as died of illness.

Wellington J. Cunningham H. G. Mowat

Today’s Hospital List Improvised Roster From Wellington

A fragmented hospital list from Wellington shows numerous rank names and initials in unclear sequence. The item lists soldiers such as Lieut Grant, Lieut H F Kuwlod, Second Lieutenant Morrin, Rifleman J Dwyer, Private H T Hall, Bombardier M Skobb, Private R Johrsen, Private F Milne, and Private Bill Milne among others in a resumed roster indicating service members and roles.

Priva Talley BLO Wat Tac Cancas Veutonmaig Brannigan G. Duka ML bVahev Givg B ‘Halligan R. R. Johrsen Po Re ‘Jonsen Th.’ McDonald F. MW. Milne Bill M1 Sip Sappe Vate H. Willia

Weather report notes milder morning and 55 degree high

A brief weather summary reports a milder morning with frost at four degrees and a maximum temperature of 55 degrees. Northerly winds are forecast with unsettled skies and frequent cloud cover for the day.

Akaroa Service Slashes Christchurch To Dominion Stay

Akaroa's seaside resort gains daily motor service from Christchurch with a 253 return fare. Most modern Dominion accommodations emerge as premier options. A special tariff reduction is offered to Returned Soldiers.

Akaroa Christchurch Dominion

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