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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
7
A brief notice informs buyers that a hot water bag is offered with safety cautions and care instructions. The item is presented as a domestic convenience with guidance on use and maintenance for household warmth.
Local contractor advertises services in sign writing house painting decorating graining paper hanging and picture framing offering skilled craft for homes and businesses. Contact details and pricing not provided in this fragment.
Wellington reports that under the Land Laws Amendment Act tenants with perpetual leases and settlers in settlement areas have largely converted leaseholds to freeholds on specified conditions. Minister Massey said a return showing conversions by each instance would be laid before the House, with most grants to those under the deferred payment system.
Mr Hi Spence of the New Zealand Customs Department in Great Britain reports that in over 90 percent of cases he received full cooperation to settle difficulties. He found no intent to defraud revenue, though some information was verbal. He investigated 154 cases, with 111 yielding direct gains for New Zealand.
Wellington June 8 A national dairy association faces possible debate at its annual meeting after exporters criticized the current shipping contract for dairy produce. They allege lack of prior consultation and warn the five year term hampers exploring better coastal facilities and faster delivery options.
Mrs E. Wilmott of Devon Street Wellington testifies to complete cure from indigestion and flatulence after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She notes relief after a long search through patent and home remedies and adds she keeps a bottle in the house with nerve and bone liniment also yielding good results.
Regent Cigarettes promote the Great Free Gift Scheme inviting readers to write for the Tree Gift Catalogue at Regent Box 331 Wellington offering forty free gifts.
London reports total quantities of flour afloat for the United Kingdom and Continent. Atlantic shipments amount to 3 235 000 quarters and total European exports reach 8 825 000 quarters. Australasia shipments stand at 115 000 quarters.
High Commissioner reports London market quotations for Canterbury to Wellington. Mutton and beef firm on strong demand amid large New Zealand supplies. lamb improves after initial weakness. Butter cheese grain oats peas beans wool prices listed with weights and origins. May include specific regional quotes and trends.
A clearing sale conducted at Hinds yesterday on account of Mr Arthur Stewart drew good attendance. The sale featured heavy items such as reapers and binders, drills, ploughs, rollers, cultivators, and various farming implements with prices ranging from £1 7s 6d to £75 for a water-race plough, plus extensive horse and cattle listings including draught foals, cows, Jersey calves, and breeding ewes with prices noted. Local buyers secured stock and equipment across numerous lots, reflecting a robust turnout for the event.
The Ladies Hockey Club and Hinds Football Club jointly opened the season in the local hall on June 5, led by captains Miss Chisnall and Mr Dwyer. About forty couples danced after Hoares Band provided music, with M C Leathem. Refreshments were served by club members and helpers. Leathem thanked the ladies and three cheers were given. Dancing continued until dawn with Auld Lang Syne closing the evening.
A Masterton resident found two small pearls in an oyster supper shell and experts note their value. The tale evokes Melbourne's Maison Dores famed for inserting tiny artificial pearls in oysters. The piece then shifts to health ads urging Baxter's Living Preserver and Regent Cigarettes promotions.
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