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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
7
Advertises wide array of discounted fabrics and garments with limited stock. Includes blouses crepe de chine voile coats raincoats bed linens towels and quilts with marked sale prices and special offers. Emphasizes value with many items described as worth double.
Zagreb reporters describe a crowded city under strain from war shortages and refugee influx. Croats push for union with Serb speakers, seeking a plebiscite after a lengthy struggle for national life with English support hoped.
A Dunedin inquest concluded that Daniel David Brown died from cardiac failure due to cirrhosis of the liver. A witness said Brown was given to drink, and the coroner rebuked Mailin for allowing liquor use at his house where Brown died.
Last night a spate of break ins occurred in Hamilton with five premises entered and £12 seized. An office was left with an overcoat and a pocket book containing a list of business firms and premises, suggesting a plan to call at all of them.
A local branch of the New Zealand Transport Workers' Advisory Board has been formed in the Auckland district, pending approval by the unions involved.
June 16 statement by Ben G W Russell calls for a comprehensive approach to housing. He notes statutory powers cover only municipal workers and stresses need for schemes to house those outside city limits, including workers in freezing works, dairy factories and coal mines. He proposes four or five room homes for rent 10s to 15s weekly.
Auckland June 16. Hon W Russell explains a plan to unify ballots for mayoral council harbour board and hospital board on a single perforated sheet. Voter receives one paper, counts separately after poll, saving staff and costs for local and parliamentary elections and licensing polls on same days.
Charles Theodore Victor Campbell aged thirty one, coachwright of Invercargill, died today on Mount Eden after cutting his left arm with a razor. He was visiting his brother. when the brother searched for him, he found the deceased with self inflicted injuries. He died almost immediately.
At the opening of the Anglican Synod Primate Bishop Nevill says he will resign with effect from December next. He notes his senior status in the Anglican Episcopate worldwide and opposes appointing the Bishop of Wellington as ex officio Primate.
A heated camp debate advocates placing a stove in each hut to keep bedding dry over winter. It follows the death of W. L. White, a conscientious objector in Auckland prison, with reports of his treatment raising concern.
Wellington reports no official details yet but belief holds that locomotive men will accept terms from the Minister and railway management after a recent conference. Auckland branch members of the Hugine drivers, cleaners and cleaners association voiced dissatisfaction over lack of proposals from the Minister of Railways and warned they would not work under current conditions.
The Australian military authorities accepted 10000 bottles of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for use by the Military Forces in the early war months. Letters from Beypt and other advices say the pills are highly appreciated by the men and support digestion and strength in service.
The Industrial Association reports a Canterbury group complaint over Public Service Supplies Board tender conditions favoring an importer over local makers. Local mills pay duties on materials while imported goods enter duty free. Members vote to inform the Wellington Association of support for reform.
At a Manawatu Flax workers Union meeting in Palmerston North on June 16 resolutions demanded the repeal of war regulations limiting industrial action, the release of those imprisoned under war laws, the immediate release of conscientious objectors, and guard the Tokanna Road area for tourism with better prisoner accommodation.
The text urges merchants to stay with clients and avoid long absences due to illness. It warns that patrons drift away if orders are missed and advises perseverance, suggesting remedies like peppermint to sustain spirits when sick.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Zam-Buk as a universal, vegetable‑based skin remedy. It claims soothing antiseptic powers, rapid healing for cuts burns and rashes, and lists uses from first aid to treating eczema and ringworm, noting price at 1s 6d or 3s 6d.
Advertises Stevens' Health Salt as a refreshing saline drink from New Zealand that prevents constipation and supports liver and kidney function. Claims superior freshness and lower cost than imported salts with a sixpence bottle price and availability at chemists and stores.
A testimonial ad for Wawn's Wonder-Wool claiming pain relief from rheumatism toothache earache neuritis and more. It describes the product as medicated cotton wool that generates heat stimulates circulation and stops pain with a suggested price of 2/6 per packet and a Sydney address for A Wawn manufacturing chemist.
The notice lists prices for currants and sultanas at 16d per lb, Thompson Seedless raisins at 9d per lb, and New Season Seedless Raisins at 9d per lb. It claims the fruit is of the same quality as other brands and invites buyers to purchase at the stated prices in Christchurch.
A historical notice from Ashburton markets hardware services. The John Orland Co. offers key and lock fitting, weights and scales repair, adjustment, and testing at Hast Street. Call the local phone number 42 for inquiries.
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