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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
4
Ibbotson & Son and Cash Supply Stores publish a wide range of discounted items. Vegetables include tomatoes and green peas. household goods list Lifebuoy soap, Brown Windsor, and various tins. Wool scarves advertise half-price winter comfort. Tailors McDonald and Dunlop promote men’s wear. Additional items include nails, varnishes, and cleaning powders with reduced multi-pack prices.
A list of local gatherings includes pub lic meetings at Mt Hutt Road Peard Office and Chertsey Hall farewell social, euchre parties and dances at Waterton Hall and Fiffelton School, a Catholic Club Roots Banaust event, and an 8 pm cinema at His Majesty's Theatre with a Library Hall dance.
The Ashburton Guardian discusses the overlap between Ashburton High and Technical Schools while stressing distinct aims. High School education prepares for the professions and further study, while Technical Education targets skilled trades and related commercial training.
A commentary argues two Ashburton schools, High and Technical, should remain autonomous while forming a light liaison. It praises their distinct aims in professions and trades and notes rivalry spurred development. The piece suggests a small joint committee to share equipment as overlap permits.
Bunz Studio on Burnett Street offers anniversary portraits to mark each child milestone. Photographs preserve evolving memories as children grow, bringing continual joy to families.
At Naseby John Fenton was convicted for the third time of failing to destroy rabbits. He faced the maximum penalty of 100 pounds plus costs.
London reports praise and criticism as Admiral Sims defends remarks on Sinn Fein and Irish influence amid American British tensions. Washington notes recall and renewed pressure over his travel and statements, with mixed political reactions and possible recall to the Navy.
At a London Agents General dinner Mr Hughes praised the Prince of Wales for his historic crusade through Australia. The Prince impressed hearts during the tour, and Mr Hughes conveyed Australia’s gratitude and pledge to welcome another visit as goodwill toward the monarchy grows across all ages and stations.
Wellington this day coroner verdict finds Miss Lindsay late Greytown Hospital matron died by strangulation while mentally affected.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Oura for bronchial coughs. It urges readers to try the product as a remedy.
Thomas Francis Dowling aged 71, longtime Ashburton County farmer born in Ireland, began in Dunsandel butchery and Rakaia meat buying before turning to farming at Maronan Lowcliffe and Springfield Estate. A stud stock breeder and former Ashburton A and P exhibitor, he retired to Coniston Alford Forest Road. Funeral Friday in Rakaia Cemetery.
The Ashburton Referees Association met and gained affiliation from the Canterbury body. Tuesday meetings are fixed to discuss new rules. Saturday assignments include Seniors Ashburton v Celtic with JD Friedlander, Old Boys v Methven with J Melachian. Juniors Mayfield v Ashburton with H J Chapman, Old Boys v Celtic with W Page. Third Grade High School v Ashburton A with H N Watson, Rakaia v Ashburton B with J Cromie, Celtic v Old Boys with B R Page.
In the House of Commons Mr Austen Chamberlain stated the government would follow the strictest neutrality in the Near East and Britain would not commit to aid Greece. The report also urges influenza treatment with Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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