Fletcher Bros Egg Offer For Fresh Laid and Preserved Eggs
WANTED fresh laid eggs at 1s 9d per dozen with guaranteed new laid supply in any quantity. Also buying preserved eggs at 1s 2d per dozen.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
4
Fletcher Bros Lamp Stock In Canterbury Store
Fletcher Bros offer a large Canterbury stock of lamps including climases, globes and seven, ten and fourteen inch sizes. Night lamps range from 1s to 1s 6d. hand lamps from 2s 6d to 5s. wall lamps 1s 6d to 9s. table lamps from 6s 6d to 17s 6d. hanging lamps 0s 6d to 66s. hurricane lamps 3s 11d each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Special Discount on Cutlery at Johnstone's and Lockwood's
In June a 25 in the pound discount is offered on cutlery including table and dessert knives at Johnstone's and Lockwood's. Dickson's nickel silver spoons and forks are discounted from 3s 0d per half dozen. Goods landed after the war began, with pre war prices nearly equal to current land costs, aimed at clearing stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone
Lockwood
Dickson
Special June Discount on Silver Plated Ware
Advertisement offering discounted silver plated ware including teapots cavets jam dishes biscuit jars and pickle jars with war price figures and tiered per tin pricing for small medium and large sizes. The note emphasizes a special June offer and bulk pricing terms.
Public Notices Plot to Save Britain From Drink Threat
Arthur Mefs Lefter appeals to Prime Minister Lloyd George urging immediate prohibition of liquor to strengthen wartime effort. He cites ships, food, and manpower losses linked to drinking, and argues the nation must act now to prevent a “national crime” and secure Britain’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mefs Lefter
Britain
United Kingdom
Empire
Lord Kitchener
Germany
War Savings Committee
Cromwell
Canada
Justice Rowlatt
Russia
Cromwall
Milton
Nelson
Drake
England
Cozy Winter Blouses Offer Wide Range for Ladies
Warm attire is highlighted with a real nip in the air. The store promotes VIYEL LA DELAINE and FLANNEL ETTE blouses in various styles including all wool and striped options. Prices range from 4s 11d to 32s, with silk and crepe de chine models noted for durability and fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxe
Stock Sale at Methven Yards Auction
A stock sale is held at Methven yards with items available for bidding. Auctioneer lists lots and buyers inspect cattle and related stock prior to bidding. Proceedings detail consignments and anticipated sale times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methven
Pessimism About Russia Doubted By Allied Observer
A Washington cable argues some critics predict pessimism over Russia but the writer says Allied prospects are improving. The United States entry strengthens the Alliance, Britain remains committed, and 1917 shows steady Allied gains on land air and sea despite Russian setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Hast
United States
South America
Germany
Bulgaria
Messines
Turkey
Italy
Salonica
1917
The
Marne
Alles
Weather and local notices from Ashburton district
The summary reports variable southerly winds and cloudy weather with probable rain. Canterbury Education Board sent £223 to Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade for Hampstead School fire services. Train struck sheep at Ashburton saleyards. several killed. Passenger sea-sickness reported from Wellington voyage. Captain S. A. Atkinson, son of Sir Harry Atkinson, dies on the West Front at age 42 after rescuing a brother officer. Local farming labour demand rising. high wage offers and few applicants. Road safety and Lights and Vehicles Act enforcement urged. Canterbury Agricultural College lease matter discussed. Military service and league enrolment plans noted. Seizure of petition incident in Timaru. Rising maintenance caseload at Christchurch court. Sydney firms victimised by thieves. March–April losses reported. A distressed farmer unable to thresh wheat, advised to stack and present to advisory committee. Easy starting Ford cars advertised with Fordoline Oil.
Unique hot water bottles sell fast at Moore’s House Ashburton
Moore’s House for Cood on East and Moore Streets Ashburton reports strong demand for imported hot water bottles. Stock is exhausted as winter goods sell quickly at last year prices. Covers have risen but DIY covers from old blankets are suggested. business warns a week to ten days before more stock arrives and prices rise.
Children’s Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Cire
A night scene reports a hacking cough among children near Woods during the Great Peppermint Cire. No injuries or further actions are noted.
Hawkes Bay Flood Update From Napier
June 13 reports show improved flood outlook with rainfall totaling 9.94 inches since Sunday night while the 1897 flood recorded 6.94 inches. Hastings Napier train service remains suspended and roads blocked. mail through by road and rail resumes. low areas flooded and stock losses rise with water higher than 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Hastings
Wellington
Nearuroro
Fernhill
Omaha
First Division Reserve Enlistment Halted by Recruiting Board
Sir James Allen announced that voluntary enlistment of First Division Reservists for the Expeditionary Force Reserve will end after June 23 as Thirty third and Thirty fourth reinforcements proceed to mobilize. Voluntary recruiting remains open for Second Division reservists and special limits apply to youths nearing military age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
James Allen
Recruiting Board
Second Division Wellington Enrolment by Class Counts
Enquiries in Evening Post show the Second Division will be divided into five classes for the cabinet plan. Class one holds 15 000 men without children. class two 15 000 to 20 000 men with one child. classes three four five each 15 000 to 20 000. class six men with five or more children. It is estimated each class will contain enough for two ballot calls, first call likely in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Evening” Post
Glass
Smoen
Death of Sir James Chambers and military news from Ashburton and Timaru
A cablegram from London reports the death of Sir James Chambers. News from Ashburton notes son Signaller Graham Johns admitted to New Zealand General Hospital in Codford for neurasthenia. Mr. Harrison’s son W L Harrison promoted to lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps after service in Gallipoli. Timaru Chief Post Office officials congratulate C Hill on 50 years in the Post and Telegraph Department. Local note mentions a pro-German rat near Bulls and a medical corps visit. Bagpipe band incident and repairs described with a rat chewing the pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johns
Ashburton
Graham Johns
New Zealand
Codford
Ae Harrison
Rakaia
Leutenant
Royal
Flying ‘Corps
Harrison
Gallipoli
Timaru
C. Hill
Post and Telegraph Department
Hill
Medical Corps
Awapuni
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Fletcher Bros
Claxo
Cowslip
Fletcher Bros. Sale
Ashburton County
Kirkpatrick
Ansonia
New Haven
Cash Supply Stores
Mr Lloyd George
Ladins
His Majesty’s Theatre
His Majesty's Theatre
Maowa
Paavacepay
Canterbury Education Board
Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade
Hampstead School
Ashburton Saleyards
Mararoa
Press ‘Association
West Front
A. Atkinson
Harry Atkinson
Board of Governors
Canterbury Agricultural College
Messrs
H. W. Bishop
Military Service Board
Waterton
Wakanui
Hinds
Christchurch
M. Donnelly
Sydney
A. McArthur
York Street
Efficieny Board
Ford
Callon
Moore
Cood
Moore Streets
Neces
Sary
J. M. Cambridge
SALE
Garnex
Havelock Street
France
Europe
Arthur Mee
Hawkes Bay
London
James Chambers
Treand
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