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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
7
Christchurch June 16 Captain Joseph McLean longtime West Lyttelton resident died Saturday after eight months illness. Born Ayrshire November 9 1840 he came to New Zealand aboard the Silver Eagle in 1861. He leaves a widow three sons and three daughters.
High Commissioner's report shows firm market with a hardening tendency across Canterbury North Island and New Zealand light weights. Beef prices are dull, mutton and lamb demand mixed, Butter and Cheese markets firm with varying regional prices. Wool tops stay firm with ranges across crossbreds and merinos, while seed costs rise for cock’s foot ahead of future shipments.
Wellington reports the death of George Henry Davies of Karori at age 70. Son of Dr Davies linked to early Bay of Islands and Opotiki missions. Born Bay of Islands, educated there and in Auckland. From 1872 to 1906 he served in the Native Department as interpreter and translator. He was a Polynesian Society member, a leading chess player, and an avid horticulturist.
Gisborne June 15 announces the death of Captain Thomas Fernandez a renowned coastal pilot who came to New Zealand sixty years ago and plied the coast. He later commanded the gun ship Pioneer during the Maori war.
A new programme at His Majesty's Theatre features Chequered Wooing a powerful dramatic story. The lineup includes two scenic films Two Cowards a thrilling drama and Sandy gets Shorty a Job a merry comic piece.
Mrs H Neaves a nurse from Ryde Hills Sydney recounts how Zam-Buk relieved her severe blind and bleeding piles after other remedies failed. She notes boils and sores healed, and recommends Zam-Buk for cuts burns and injuries. She cites its soothing antiseptic healing and poverty relieving prices.
The Belgian Government passed a bill to protect Waterloo from further changes. The move aimed to satisfy English sentiment and was quickly ratified by the Senate. A British committee led by the Duke of Wellington promised £10,000 to preserve the battlefield’s appearance and an ossuary in simple form.
At Manawatu show grounds in Palmerston North on June 15 officials announced top butter prizes. Kairanga Dairy Co led with 95 points, tied with Ballance Co for first. Stratford Co and Te Aroha also tied for second. Championship honors went to Kairanga and Stratford on 188 and 143 points respectively amid broader listings of export butter and factory butter entries from multiple districts.
No healthy person suffers bad breath it signals digestion issues. Baxter's Pills strengthen digestive organs and improve stomach energy appetite and blood, reducing fetid breath and toning the system. Cost varies at chemists and stores or from J Baxter and Co Christchurch.
National Mortgage and Agency Company held a clearing sale at Hinds for executors in the estate of the late W K Rennie. Small attendance. Potatoes 3s 6d to 6s per sack. oats 6s per sack. wheat seconds 4s to 19s per sack. oat stacks £5 and £15 10s.
Methven Lawn Tennis Club held its annual dance at the Public Hall on Friday night with about 60 couples. Guests from outlying districts attended as the supper room was transformed into a drawing room and Terris’s Band provided music. Masters of Ceremonies were Messrs W Roherty and J F P Stone, with dancing continuing until 2 am.
A Wellington offer promotes Regent Gift Tickets with mail offers for gift catalogs and push carts. A Wellington mother extols Baxter's Lung Preserver noting it prevents colds in her household and recommends it to friends.
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