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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
4
Anticipating many visitors, the shop announces stocks of latest men’s and boys’ clothing including all-wool tweed suits and similar wear. Prices and specific descriptions emphasize quality and breadth of selection.
An adjourned meeting of the Hi School Board of Governors reports a £847 10s 5d credit in the general account and £2249 11s debit in the loan account, overdrawn by £1200, with updates on member appointments, capitation grants, free railway passes decision, and salary increases for senior staff.
Ashburton Boxing Association committee met Tuesday evening to review actions. A NZ Boxing Council secretary letter allowed amateur boxing after professional status inquiry. Plans were set to hold a boxing tourney on September 15–16 with Goddefellows Hall as venue and H H duarplin chosen as representative. An honorarium of five guineas was voted for the secretary.
The review praises the Oddfellows Hall company for strong acting led by Miss Leal Douglas and Maud Appleton while condemning authorial stiffness. It notes Sobers Inman Sid Armstrong Polly Stokes Offiss Mickey Maloney and Robert Marchant among others, with overall audience applause for solid performances.
An observer at a winter show argues that breeding governs value in animals and humans alike, urging better care and wiser mating. The piece condemns social neglect of humane breeding, notes a New Zealand context, and calls for baby shows to honor parental excellence with substantial scholarships for healthier, wiser progeny.
The Dominion No-License Convention gathered in Christchurch with over eighty delegates led by Chair A Adame. Resolutions condemn Taumarunui Licensing Committee actions granting licenses to four district residents, argue it breaches trust to Maori natives, and urge government to extend local option via special legislation, amid debate on licensing and native housing.
The advert presents Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chest complaints. It promotes relief through its peppermint preparation described as a remedy for coughs and chest discomfort. The product targets users seeking soothing relief from respiratory symptoms.
Wellington June 15 Parliament discussed loans to local bodies and the Finance Bill. Sir Joseph Ward defended policy while opponents flagged debt, unauthorised spending, and settlers’ funding. a plan for compulsory defence training drew arguments from multiple members.
Public notice states Ashburton and District that the blacksmithing business has been disposed to T. J. Kennedy effective the 3rd instant. The former owner thanks customers for past support and solicits continued patronage.
Advert says by George Davies at Colombo Street and Ashburton The Arcade that measured suits from 4 to 6 guineas rival expensive tailor made garments. It warns against imitators who send measurements to factories producing cheap ready-made slop suits and promises superior in-house cutting and Italian cloth with a money back guarantee.
A fragment mentions three miles of a school area that could be cultivated, with concern raised about land use and potential development. The readable text lacks specific names or dates.
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