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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
4
A fragment hints at a sales pitch for a wide assortment of products described as the finest selection. The wording suggests a retail emphasis, with an emphasis on quality and variety aimed at attracting shoppers.
Farola and Curtis advertise disposal of a full blacksmith and coach building business in Ashburton County. Property includes Lot 1 with dwelling, shops, sheds, and workshop, plus Lot 2 4 acres with paint shop and stables. Health reasons drive sale. also listing several leasehold farms and houses in the Borough. Agent for insurers and equipment suppliers affiliated.
Devercum Hing & Go Ltd lists multiple properties for sale near Christchurch. 779 acres with good house and outbuildings near railway station and school at price 26 per acre. 1000 acres with 100 acres ploughed and food sheep country at £6 per acre. 1663 acres well fenced with 30 acres ploughed and good water at £170s per acre. 190 acres near Alain Line close to Behool with water and subdivision at £5 per acre. Devereux King & Co Ltd 187 Lichfield Street Christchurch.
In beautiful weather 25 000 watched the Maori team open against New South Wales. Pouwhin scored the Maori only try in the first spell as NSW led 7 3 at half time. In the second half Hotana and Witerina added tries. Tukis goal kicks failed. NSW final 18 Maori 9.
The Coldstream Road Board met in Lovcliffe with N G Rich re elected chairman. The board addressed Dobson's letter about ranger impartiality and noted lack of magistrate ruling. Railway crossing at Ealing to be shingled, road adjusted, and a ford made for the water race. A mile of Main South road to be formed, and a rate notice planned for July 5. Hutton resigns as member. accounts approved and meeting adjourned.
The South Rakaia Road Board met with chairman Lambie noting the election of Geo Hartnell. They discussed Action River road hollowed by traffic, planned repairs, and a general rate of one farthing in the pound for 1908 09. Tenders were ordered for gravel pits tussocking and road work, with accounts of £208 1s 6d approved.
A Sydney reader from Belmain reports Zam Buk cured eczema on the face after other treatments failed. The testimonial claims rapid relief, widespread use for cuts and burns, and recommends Zam Buk for all skin troubles available from medicine vendors at 1s 6d or ds 6d large pat.
Damaged linen table cloths and napkins are advertised at half price by Mitchell and Turner. The notice emphasizes discounted linen goods available to buyers, suggesting a clearance sale.
Letter to the Editor protests Borough Council plan to lease electrical lighting and power supply to private contractors for 21 years. Writer commends three opposing councillors, urges public meeting, cites gas works profits and calls for municipalisation of public utilities for ratepayers’ welfare.
A columnist argues that true Christianity remains tied to its author and that modern enlightenment risks muting its prophetic spirit. He asserts society shifts toward rationalism and socialism, warns churches are lifeless without their head, and links prophetic testimony to Ascension Day. The piece surveys early church comes and foresees a Stone Kingdom lasting beyond political powers.
A. Livingstone contends that the world admires the beauty of Jesus ideals yet seeks Him apart from Him. He argues daily evidence and testimony surround Christ, noting that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
In Gisborne June 8 Andrew Warwick an elderly engineer on the trawler whon is missing believed to have fallen overboard. Shaw Savill steamer Matama bound Auckland to Wellington made for medical aid. At 4 pm yesterday Robert Galway sixth engineer was found unconscious in the tween deck aft of the cross bunker with facial cuts a bruised head and concussion of the brain. he was brought ashore to a hospital.
London reports a Daily Mail plea for a worthy American fleet squadron in Australian waters. Auckland plans a fleet week review with a nyhynka and a 500 aid from government. Buildings will be lit with fittings from the Prince and Princess of Wales visit. The mayor seeks hosts for visitors. the Governor and Lady Plunket depart for Palmerston North.
Palmerston North June 8 Ensign McKenna VC formerly stationmaster at Palmerston March Wanganui Gore and other posts died here today He earned his VC on September 7 1863 for conspicuous gallantry at Cameron Town with the 65th Regiment He was 79 years old and retired from railway service in 1903.
A Wairoa public meeting decides to petition the Government to acquire two estates totaling 1860 acres for eight settlement. The land would be divided into thirty six farms adjoining the town and petitions will be circulated.
A Dunedin report notes the City Tramways carried 37 840 passengers on Saturday breaking the previous best set during the Besses o the Barn Band performances in the Gardens.
Police raided a Chinese quarter in Haining Street and arrested two Chinese as keepers of a gaming house. A dozen Europeans were charged with being found in a common gaming house. Ah Joo and Joe Wee were charged with allowing pak a poo to be played on their premises. Numerous individuals including Charles Oscar Ranstrom and others were remanded until Monday.
Local meat market faces higher costs as wholesale vendors inform retailers of increased prices. Some butchers protest, arguing the rise lacks justification and cites plans for municipal abattoirs.
In Hawke's Bay a private subdivision sale of the Mototaraia Estate near Waipukurau has reached about £77,000 to date, as trustees of the late William Sanders oversee the process.
A Japanese town of 280 000 people, dominated by porcelain, cloisonne and cotton mills, is praised for clean streets and fresh air. A garden courtyard within a cloisonne workshop creates a living landscape unspooling in the heart of a busy factory city, offering shade, a pine and bamboo forest, and a tranquil fountain of peace for workers.
Captain Edwin predicts strong winds from the northwest to southwest in the North Island and from the southeast to southwest in the South Island. Rain is probable generally with a rising barometer north of East Cape Taupo and New Plymouth, and a falling barometer elsewhere. Unsettled weather with strong westerlies shifting to south in most parts over the next 48 hours.
F N motor cycles swept the amateur rider section at the Christchurch reliability trial with first second and fourth places. Local agent R Jehuaten promotes these motorcycles, noted for their superiority in a challenging event.
An old notice describes a remedy labeled Woods Sreat Peppermint Cure taken for bronchial coughs. The ad marks a price of 1s 6d and promotes quick relief from throat irritation.
The note suggests trying Abbey if not yet tried and claims the coupon saves the money you pay. It presents a simple value proposition without additional details or context.
Electric lighting debuted in Timaru on June 8 as streets were lit by Scott Bros of Christchurch. The system provides far more power than the gas company but at a higher cost.
The article reviews five Stradivari instruments once bequeathed to the nation by Dr Oldham of Hove and refused by British Museum trustees. It details the Span ish tenor viola of 1696 linked to King Philip IV, the Christina cello once Mendelssohn dedicated, the Rode violin from 1722, the early Spanish violin, and the 1690 Tuscan violin noted for unmatched finish.
Mr M Crannitch proprietor of Temuka Hotel and a well known Canterbury figure writes that after long rheumatic suffering he tried RHEUMO and in a few bottles he feels better than in ten years. He endorses RHEUMO as a great success and notes availability from all pharmacies at 2s 6d and 4s.
A London committee report from 1907 details vegetable fibre contamination in Australasia wool. It cites jute bagging as the primary source and urges a standardized smooth inner pack, linen lining, reduced sides, loose tops, and revised twine to prevent jute fibre sticking to wool. It notes high costs from hand deburring and calls for industry-wide adoption to protect wool value.
Cracked and cracked hands relieved at once with Lane's Medoline sold at chemists and stores.
STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED announces Mr A H Field appointed agent for Ashburton replacing Mr Fr Alcorn who retires March 1. Fields handles fire marine fidelity mortgage indemnity risks at current rates and invites inquiries at West Street Ashburton from the public and clients.
Accountant Land and Estate Agent Property and Income Tax Compiled details appear for A H Field Coal and Firewood Merchant in a local business notice.
Elliott of Ashburton informs the public that from 2 March 1908 the coal and firewood shop passes to Mr A H Field formerly of D Thomas. Elliott thanks customers for past support and Field promises the same liberal backing as he takes over. Dated Ashburton 29 February 1908.
A vintage classified note offers loans or investments through Town and Country Securities at the lowest current rate. The ad cites Buchanan and Burndit Street as locations with Ashburton referenced in the text.
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