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.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ashburton record notes a designated property named Moore's House located at the intersection of East and Moore Streets in Ashburton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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