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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
7
June reports from Sydney indicate late counts favor a six point majority, with city and suburban totals near complete while country totals lag. Women voters cast strong ballots as both sides claim momentum. officials caution results under wartime hysteria and irregular conditions.
Sydney reports a Saturday vote framed as patriotism in response to Mr Holman's liquor bill stance. The council sent the bill down after 10 o'clock remarks, moderates praised reformist support, and liquor interests warned of ruin to publicans and trade.
Mr Holman, reviewing the vote, argues that tinkering with policy through early closing reductions and similar measures would not yield lasting good. He says the government will hold two referendums next election on the nationalisation of liquor traffic, and that the people’s present decision will not aid the war effort, which must be won by bullets not bottles.
The Herald reports that the endum is a stunning blow to the government, shown out of touch with electors. The vote is not a result of hysteria but of sound common sense.
A meeting of cheese factory directors in Hawera agreed on a price for the coming season at least equal to last season’s average price in the London market, or 94d per lb fob, with a committee to draft grades, shipping, storage, and finance terms for government approval. If terms are not accepted, the committee will meet government representatives in Taranaki.
Saturday sales draw attention with prices for poultry hens roosters turkeys pigs cattle Jersey heifer calf and produce items including potatoes wheat apples and pig potatoes. Prices range from 1s to 24d per item and sacks of goods show multiple shillings per unit across livestock and produce.
Advertising copy touts Nazol as a speedy remedy for cold symptoms. It claims inhaling vapors or placing drops on sugar can provide throat or head relief. The pitch emphasizes easy use and fast soothing effects.
On Thursday June 15 1916 at his homestead near Winslow station New Zealand Samuel Nelson sells his farms in a complete clearing sale. Details include 110 sheep 2 ewe lambs 105 lambs 124 three quarter bred ewes and 105 three quarter bred wethers plus horses including draught mares and geldings a harness mare Gipsy a hackney a bay pony and harness gear. Cattle include 3 dairy cows due to calve, 8 dairy cows due Aug and Oct, 4 young cattle and a half bred Holstein bull. Sale organized with New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Ltd.
An auction notice from North Bank Rakaia invites buyers to a sale on the premises at the corner of Wills Street and Walker Street. The ad promotes 250 fat lambs and prime fat-wethers, with references to breeding lines and superior stock. It includes testimonials on Ford's Lung-Worm Drench from sheep farmers and a general call for thrifty farmers to attend.
Prominent listings advertise seed and farming supplies at Rakaita Methven stores. Dressed and uncreased samples of wheat oats and grasses available with high quality claims. Also property notice describes private acres 9 miles from Saleyards and Rail Station with three fenced blocks and potential easy terms for sale to a qualified buyer.
Note change of address for Weat Ashburton district farmers. The company offers liberal advances to farmers needing financial help and buys wheat. Represents saleyards district wide and seeks private stock sales and farm sales opportunities. Also advertises McDougall's Dip agent, stock and sheep runs, and a new dwelling on Alford Forest Road with recent improvements and water service.
Successor to Harold Cirtis advertises town and suburban properties for sale including a nearly new four room house with bathroom, scullery, hot and cold water, washhouse, on four acres with full building services and favourable terms. Also five room dwelling with conveniences offered by agents Yorkshire Instance Company and associates. Rents collected and income tax returns, accounts kept offered by RL Gelington at 116 Burnett Street.
Walter Pickles and 60, public accountants, auditors, land brokers at 50 West Street Ashburton. Agencies include British Dominions General Insurance Marine Branch and British New Zealand Meat and Produce Co. consignments of frozen meat. Representatives for absentees and trustees. Rents and interest collected. Land transfer documents prepared and mortgages arranged.
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