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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

4

Seed Sale In Store For All Descriptions

A brief market item notes seed offerings for sale in the store. The message emphasizes a varied selection and accessibility for customers seeking planting supplies.

Suit and accessories offered at bargain price

Advertises a suit with shirt flannel underpants boots socks collar tie hat braces included for 3 pounds 10 shillings 6 pence. Notes limited quantities at this price and lists a code 3 297.

Prompt recognition and proper medicine curb colds

The treatment of coughs and colds hinges on two factors. First timely realization of a cold is present. Second rapid use of effective medicine to control it.

Ry Ee

New Zealand Dinner Praises Imperial Unity and Settlement

At the New Zealand annual dinner in London’s Trocadero Hotel speakers spotlighted settlement growth and imperial cooperation. Lord Plunket and Sir Joseph Ward addressed open policy changes while Mr Fisher praised New Zealand social legislation and Australia’s potential to follow.

Gepyright London New Zealand Trocadero Hotel Lord Plunket William Pember Reaves William Russell Findlay L. Harcourt Dominion Joseph Ward Britain E. Montague Nelson Lord Ranfurly

Opening Concert by the Sheffield Choir in Sydney

The Sheffield Choir gav a splendid opening concert in Sydney with Handel's Messiah performed by a 200 strong choir and organ. Standing room only as hundreds were turned away. The Herald praised the choir's expression and vocal quality as the audience reacted with great enthusiasm. Takings exceeded nine hundred pounds.

Association—Copyright Sydney Sheffield Coles Herald

Sunday Refreshments and Sunday Law Debate

A deputation from the Evangelical Church Council urged the acting chief secretary to enforce Sunday closing laws for fruit and soft drink shops. Speakers urged a total shutdown, including trains and boats, but Mr Flowers said Cabinet will consider it. He preferred an old-fashioned Sunday and noted a bill to allow limited Sunday hours in declared areas.

Sydney Evanglical Church Council Powers Flowers

Poisoning tragedy in Melbourne sisters die after drink dispute

A Fitzroy tragedy ends with Mrs Mia Russell and her sister Miss Ford both dead from poison. Ford died in hospital after a night of drinking. Russell had attempted suicide previously and allegedly poisoned Ford then herself. Police investigate motive linked to alcohol abuse and sisterly conflict.

Ver Press Association Melbourne Fitzroy Ford Mia Russsil Russell Yarra

Morocco Situation Reports and Mequinez Capture

A Madrid dispatch says Spain occupied Larache after Hamid Benmarek and two sons were killed a Spanish proteges. The Pretender allegedly offered Hamid life in exchange for eating the children’s flesh, which he refused before being killed. Pangier reports General Monier seized Mequinez on June 8 after seven hours of heavy fighting. French casualties were one killed and five wounded, Moorish losses said to be fifty.

Madrid Alcazar Spain Larache Hamid Benmarek Hamid Pangier Monier Mequinez

How the Overseas Premiers Work

London June 12 Sir Wilfrid Laurier is confined to his room with a sore throat. The Premiers are working at least seventeen hours a day. Mr Fisher receives one hundred letters and thirty callers daily. He has been made an honorary member of twenty eight clubs.

London Wilfrid Laurier Fisher

Governor to Huntley and Wellington for Coronation events

His Excellency the Governor will leave Auckland for Huntley tomorrow for a day night as far as few days shooting. On Sunday he will travel by Palmerston North express. He proceeds to Wellington by motor car on Wednesday for the Coronation celebrations. Lady Islington and companions left Auckland for Wellington by the Main Trunk train after ten weeks in Auckland.

Auckland Huntley Palmerston North Wellington Lady Islington Joan Poynder

Stop Ity Loasby Cough Cure Promoted For Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Loasby’s Stop It cough remedy highlighting its menthol base for soothing throat irritation. It claims rapid action for coughs and colds, suitable for all ages, with prices 6d 2s 6d and 43 6d and urged to ask chemists or storekeepers to stock it.

Loasby’s Loasby

Beef for Indian troops urged to come from Australia

Daily Mail reports a large petition among Hindus asking the King to direct beef supplies for India from Australia rather than local sources. Hindu leaders propose a direct tax to cover storage costs, claiming the plan would boost agriculture as plough bullock prices have doubled in recent years.

London Daily Mail India Australia

New Zealand Alliance Holds Twenty-Fifth Convention in Wellington

The twenty-fifth annual New Zealand Alliance convention opened in Wellington with Wesley Spragg in the chair. Nearly every electorate was represented as papers on organizing districts canvassing enrolment of voters were read. The conference aims for a great victory at the polls, with speakers including G Towles, Mrs Barton, and Rev A Dewdney.

The New Zealand Alliance Wellington Wesley Spragg New Zealand Rt. Trench J. Bridges Masterton

Cambridge Partnership Sets First-Wicket Record In Cricket Match

In London on June 1 the Indian eleven faced Cambridge University. Collins the New Zealander and Mulholland added 259 for the first wicket, Collins scoring 111 to set a Cambridge record. MCC awaits a reply from the Australian Board on an English team visit this year.

London Cambridge University Collins Mulholland Cambridge Marylebone Cricket Club Australian Board of Control

Dominion entries seen for Randwick spring meeting

Sydney reports indicate New Zealand owners will be well represented at the Randwick spring meeting with three Dominion trainers already arranging accommodation for season horses. A select committee was appointed by the Legislative Assembly to examine the operations and powers of the Australian Jockey Club in relation to horse racing.

Sydney New Zealand Randwick Dominion Legislative Assembly Australian Jockey Club

Debate on Imperial Court of Appeal at London Conference

At a London Conference on June 13 Ward pressed for an Imperial Court of Appeal. Mr Batchelor argued against combining separate final courts for the Dominions and the United Kingdom. Lord Loreburn said the government would meet Dominion preferences while preserving old forms. The motion was withdrawn as Dominions could not spare Privy Council judges.

London Ward Sir Joseph Imperial Court of Appeal Batchelor Appe United Kingdom Privy Council

Distressing bronchitis eased by Pops remedy claim

Mrs Christiana Hooper of Melbourne Street North Adelaide reports a nine month bronchitis ordeal and says Pops pastilles cured her after medical failures. The advertisement claims instant relief and a complete recovery, promoting Pops as a remedy for coughs colds and chest troubles with prices 6d and 3s per box from The Peps Pastille Co. Sydney.

Christiana Hooper Melbourne St North Adelaide S.A Pops Peps Pastille Co Pitt Street Sydney

For Sale and Letting Notices from T. Bullock Agent

Several property listings including 5 acres with 8 rooms on Main South Road near A P Association Show Grounds and East Belt private residence sites. Also 14 acre T S 14 406 4-Acre River Terrace and Seafield Road cottages with liberal terms. shop rentals near railway, Jubilee Burnett Tancred Buildings. general sales and lettings in Alford Forest Road area.

Main South Road A. and P.association East Belt T.S Dobson Street River Terrace Wakanui Road Seafield Road Saunders Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street Tancred Street Cy Raee Alford Forest Road T. Bullock

Canada Seeks Labour For Rail Drives And Farm Help

Reports from across Canada show unprecedented demand for workers in 1920s Prairie farms and railway construction. Winnipeg Immigration Commissioner cites 4500 farm helpers awaiting placement with potential doubling soon. Rail projects seek 5,000 navvies for Grand Trunk Pacific, 5,000 for Canadian Pacific, and 7,000 for Canadian Northern. May 1 to Sept 30 policy allows entrants with assured permanent railway work despite money qualifications. Wages attract migrant workers in Britain who may settle in Canada afterward.

Canada Prairie Provinces J. Bruce Walker Winnipeg Grand Trunk Pacific Company Rocky Mountain Canadian Pacific Company Canadian Northern Company Department of the Interior

Southern Cross Seniors Prepare for Springburn Clash at Ashburton

The Southern Cross Seniors name a starting lineup for their match with Springburn at Ashburton led by captain E Dansey and includes F Clark D McKenzie W McKenzie F Culverhouse L Luxel N Fitzgerald and T Slade with emergencies C Wannecott EB Tilley and Lindsay. The third grade also faces High School with W Patching K Dee H Culverhouse J McCormack and D Brown in the lineup and emergencies E Ede W Terris and L Hopkins.

Southern Cross Springburn Ashburton F. Clark D. McKenzie W. McKenzie F.culverhouse E. Dansey L. Luxel M. Rooney T. Fitzgerald N. Fitzgerald T. Slade C. McKeegan D. Witagerald G. McKenzie C. Sullivan T. Sutton C. Wannecott Eb, Tilley Lindsay W. Patching K. Dee H. Culvehouse J. McCormack D. Brown D. Moore D. Hunt W. Dalley BE. Findlay G. James E. Coldicott W. Tilley J. Fitzgerald Dan Fitzgerald A. Don E. Ede W. Terris L. Hopkins

Baxter's Quinine Pills Offer Quick Digestion Boost

A 19th century advert promotes Baxter's Quinine Pills as a cure for a wide range of stomach linked symptoms. It claims the pills strengthen the digestive organs and dispel ailments from appetites to headaches with a 6d price at chemists.

Baxter

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