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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

2

Science as an Aid to Art in Agriculture for Young Farmers

A Lovcliffe district agricultural note outlines a weekly group led by Rev. G Bailey, featuring science based farming discussion. Mr J Brown presents a panel on science applied to soil, plant, animal, and farm management, stressing practical experience, education, and the value of scientific methods for improving farming outcomes. The piece urges continuous learning, notes the role of various experts, and praises educated farmers for contributing to progress. It closes with a call to support two Ashburton veterans standing for the A and P Committee election.

Lovcliffe G. Bailey Willawby J. Brown Chary Soa Huty Tle Holmes

Borough considers action after keg party at huts

A letter from Senior-Sergeant Ryan and council debate followed a June 7 court appearance of five men charged with drunkenness at huts on a railway reserve. Police urged eviction within 14 days to curb disorder, while officials called for further inquiry and control by the council.

Ryan Iva Mien Ker Ashburton Council Lyme Osman Ferriman Meithea Grigg Berriman Watt Crs McElrea

City Tattersall Cup Race Result and Hurdles Incident

Sydney citizens watched The City Tattersalls Cup with Some Boy first, Phast Boy second, Fortune Hunter third. Won by J Length in 2 minutes 24 seconds. An unprecedented hurdle incident saw all three starters fall. Baker on Algona remounted and won on the ensuing mile.

Sydney Some Boy Phast Fortune Hunter Baker Algona Oa Siliv

Purebred stock sale slated during Grand National week

A novel sale event in Adding ton during Grand National week aims to draw breeders of purebred cattle draught horses and thoroughbreds. Entries must be eligible for Herd or Stud Books with classes offered for competition and stock comparisons to aid breeders building purebred herds. The local A and P Association is criticized for not staging the exhibition in Ashlarton.

Portant Addington A. and P. Association Christchurch Ashlarton

Baxter’s Tame Preserver Ad Promoted In Hawke’s Bay

A reader letter highlights Baxter’s Tame Preserver as a useful remedy for changeable weather in Hawke’s Bay. The note praises the product, mentions a local store running out, and recommends keeping a big bottle handy at two shillings.

Shakespeare Easter Matthew Talhay Elsthorpe Hawke's Bay Baxter

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