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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
2
A catalog of fabrics and garments including flannelette blousings in navy, sky, and cardinal. heavy floral molleton. cream ripple cloth. dark tweeds for dresses with varied prices. Velveteens for children's dresses. ladies tweed costumes with coat and skirt. down quilts and eider down quilts offered at bargain prices.
Onnington offers Denby Stoneware foot warmers with decorative covers. Three sizes priced at 8s, 4s, and 5s respectively. Limited lifetime durability claimed by the retailer.
Wellington Licensing Committee renews J. J. Haley’s license for the Cricketers Arms Hotel after a hearing over alleged improper conduct. Police stated no formal objection existed. evidence to be heard was deemed unnecessary, and notice was properly given. The committee approved unconditional renewal.
The motor-car reported stolen from Mr H Bannelli's shed in Lower Riccarton has been recovered. A resident in Avonside saw a car outside the Union Rowing Club shed and alerted the police after reading about the disappearance in the evening papers. Further inquiries confirmed the recovered vehicle was the one missing from Riccarton.
Wells, a farm worker from the South, died at Waimate Public Hospital after a fight with Landers near Willowbridge. A ruptured brain vessel was found during surgery. Landers surrendered to police. a post mortem is ordered.
The Union Company reports higher Australian coastal cargo rates by 6d per ton and passenger fares up 10 percent due to watersiders overtime refusal in Australia. Cargo and passenger moves between New Zealand and Australia remain unaffected. transhipments via Australian steamers incur the rise on the Australian coast. The increases are in effect now.
At the inaugural meeting of the South Canterbury Provincial Council of the Licensed Victuallers, resolutions urged amendments to the Licensing Bill. They pressed a three fifths majority for national prohibition, extended local No-license timing, restoration of licenses affected by boundary changes, and at least 50 percent license restoration in No-license districts. Proponents cited erosion of three fifths majorities across South Island districts.
A Timaru woman testifies to the kidney remedy's relief for her husband from back pain, urinary disorder, and dizziness, claiming six bottles restored him to health with no return after nine months. The ad urges kidneys be kept strong with Dean's Backache Kidney Pills, sold by chemists at 3s per bottle, 10s for six, via Foster-McCaughan Co. 76 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Westport reports the Crown Lands Tenures Commission hearing further evidence on delays in granting applications due to dual control of Wardens and Land Boards. Witnesses discuss sawmill block auctions and royalty payments, while others oppose royalty on timber sales. Frank Reid, inspecting engineer, outlines mining and timber area considerations.
In Pater County Council, chair G. D. Pearce notes a last session amendment extends power to sue for five years' arrears in rates rather than two, applying to future cases only. Public Trustee letter discussed natives' rates amid a local meeting at the old Barthstone bar. NAZOs remedy advertised for sore throats and chest tightness with quick claims.
A vintage tobacconist ad markets Bonnie Doon Tobacco with a homely wholesome aroma and claims of honesty and purity. The message invites readers to try the product today and notes pricing around 1.61.
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