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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
3
An illustrated grocery list urges readers to break monotony with varied staples. It promotes jars, cheeses, teas, semolina, soups, pickles, desiccated soups, and flavored gravies, noting prices and brands to entice purchases.
Paris June 15 Wilding wins the hard court world title defeating Gobert in four sets 6 3 6 3 1 6 6 4.
An antique notice claims a tailoring appointment for merit, stating the wearer is named as Tailors to the Par ticular Dressers of Ashburton. The fragment hints at a quasi guild-like honor for dressmakers in Ashburton.
Officials greet the Dreadnought New Zealand at Wanganui with addresses and gifts while thousands of pupils attempt to board. A boy loses a finger after a jam between ship and wharf. The ship resumes voyage toward New Plymouth after a brief return.
New Zealanders defeated a combined Ipswich team 29 to 12 in Brisbane on June 16. Mitchell scored four tries while Campbell Kelly and Hayward added one each. Bradley kicked four goals as the visitors held a halftime lead of 15 to 4.
The Ashburton County Rugby Union held a meeting with strong delegate attendance led by Ma P. B. Robilliard. The Canterbury Rugby Union offered a team for a later sub-division match and permits were approved for Cromie Payne and McDonald to play in Christchurch. A motion to rescind the third grade weight limit failed. Referees for senior and third grade games were announced, with matches scheduled at Hakaia, Ashburton, Rakaia, and nearby venues.
The new screening program at Tis Majesty's Theatre last evening drew fair attendance. Scenic studies A Trip on the Riviera and Pescara were well received. From Country to Town depicts a country youth's city success. An Adventuress Outwitted offers secret service drama. Calamity Anne's Vanity provides light amusement. Other films include Raising Barley in Japan Once Was Enough and The Vandal Leopard. The bill repeats tonight.
In the inter-lodge event between Oddfellows (M.U.) and Druids, Oddfellows scored 601 to Druids 508. Notable totals include Cairns 64 Tucker 68 Mushet 62 and Hayes 65 for Oddfellows, while Bowkett 66 Baker 64 and O’Connor 64 led the Druids.
A Petone civic rights delegation met Prime Minister Massey to urge lifting restrictions preventing public servants, including railway and civil staff, from active local body participation. Massey said he supports allowing local political activity by civil servants who limit duties to local government and resign for broader candidacy.
The Butterflies musical comedy company will perform at Theatre Royal in Ashburton on Thursday and Friday. The cast features Marion Armitage, Jack Walter, Ada Smart, Woster-Hine, Jack Waller, and Wylie Watson. Fred Dennett drew strong applause with Liszt and encores. Tickets are at F A Gates.
A pigeon from the Terawhita reports Indrabarah now joined with the two ta-ton stockless anchors on the bridle as of 10 this morning. Weather is fine with a westerly wind and moderate swell, signed Watchlin.
AUCKLAND June 16 The disorder at the last tramway employees meeting was traced to one member. Acceptance of the company’s proposals by the union was approved 75 to 12 and the morning shift meeting ratified by 65 to 0, signalling complete union ratification.
In Wellington on June 14 Judge Sim presided as Ellen Thomson sued the executors of Hori Wi Eatene for 116 pounds 12 shillings and 6pence due to injuries to her hand from bloat poison setup and a cut from a jagged dish edge while employed as housekeeper. The court found permanent incapacity and awarded compensation accordingly.
Politicians rant about cant while a bold claim promotes Woods Great Powpermint Cure as a life long cold shield. The ad-style rhetoric emphasizes building up strength and lasting immunity against illnesses.
A vintage advertisement promotes Woods’s Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for children’s hacking coughs at night. The small notice touts the 13 Gd price and urges parents to seek immediate relief with this patent medicine.
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