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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

4

Buick cars lead Dominion runs with 2000 on the roads

The Buick motor line reports around two thousand Buick cars in use across the Dominion with owners praising reliability and performance. Timaru agent Br J Lawrie touts a Buick with 100000 miles of wear and notes each part is factory built. The Ted Cross Society and South African Government purchases are cited as endorsements of Buick chassis and assembled cars.

Dominion Br J Lawrie Timaru Ted Cross Society London

Weekly Produce and Poultry Sales at Farmers Co-operative

Daily notice announces tomorrow's schedules for produce and poultry sales at Farmers Cooperative Association markets. Henry Stephenson is named in connection with the marts. Local buyers and sellers are advised to attend for current prices and available goods.

Farmers’ Co-operative Association Henry Stephenson

Winter Show and Society Events at Local Theatres

Arcade-Poultry Society presents a winter show with pigeons canaries and canaries at His Majesty's Theatre. Lyndhurst Fall social and various meetings at A and P Rooms Borough Council Chambers and Ladies Red Cross. Matinees at His Majesty's Theatre and Iris Majesty's Theatre feature pictures and comedies.

His Majesty’s Theatre Poultry Society Borough Council Red Cross Committee His “Majesty’s’ Theatre Theatre Royal Plimmer-Hall Iris Majesty’s Theatre

Casualty Lists and Public Notices Stir New Zealand Press

The article laments delays in casualty reports from Gallipoli, criticizes British handling, and urges faster official updates. It covers wartime anxiety, perspectives from returned soldiers, and broader public notices including local council talk on controlling birds and aurora sightings in New Zealand skies.

New Zealand Gaba Tepe Gallipoli Harcourt Colonial Office Kgypt Defence Department Heypt Waikato Becrnias

Early Youthful Lambing Season Rumors In Palmerston North

Local notes report an exceptionally early lambing season with Mr J Linklater claiming to have first lambs of the year on Milsons Line. Competition for lamb sales is keen and a good season is anticipated. Owing to the illness of Rev Father O Pounell there will be no Catholic church service on the sixteenth.

Palmerston North J. Linklater Milsons Line Father O Pounell

Winter Show remarks mark 50 years in Ashburton

In his Winter Show remarks Mr T Bullock notes it is the 50th year since he first came to Ashburton. London reports retirements and appointments include Hon T A Covillan retiring to chair the War Office Trade Committee. Canterbury candidates in a NZ University law exam include Leslie Arthur Dougall passing in Property EFI.

T. Bullock Ashburton London T. A. Covllan New South Wales War Office Wellington Press Association Canterbury University of New Zealand Leslie Arthur Dougall EFI Trentham John Shepherd St.Andrew’s Church Choir Young Moon Sydney Kelly Dardanelles Oxford Coates National Bank of New Zealand Teking Sexton Treetors D. W. Duthie J. M. Meean Mosars Duthie Melean Duthie Auckland Wellington McLean Napier Wrrlington

New Ford Models Unveiled by Mr Carson’s Garage

Experienced motorists praise the new tradel Fords unpacked at Mr Carson's garage Tancred Street claiming sharp appearance and several improvements such as electric headlights built-in wind screen heavier fenders and improved instruments. Touring prices range from £176 to £180 delivered in certain towns with Wellington f.o.b. options. Mr Carson displays multiple units as deliveries to clients begin this week while unrelated ad copy about Nazol appears at the end.

Carson Tancred Street South Island F.o.b Wellington F.o.h

Changeable cold weather with rain showers forecast

The day featured a cold southerly wind and five degrees of frost this morning. Clouds gathered by 3 pm and rain showers fell. Mr Bates predicted westerly winds strong to gale with rain and snow on high country, squally and changing, with a rising thermometer shortly.

Bates

Trials and adjournments in magisterial court cases

In a magisterial hearing before Mr W. G. Day, William Gray and others faced trespass charges over high property with a case adjourned to permit house construction. A separate theft defendants, James Bain, absconded from Burnham after stealing items in Dromore and a bicycle at Ashburton, later selling a stolen shawl in Oamaru before arrest. Civil disputes included Charles Reid versus Nicholas Fitzgerald Ma TE. CO. Orbell over a shingling contract. judgment for £6 8s with costs. Various defended, default judgments issued. magistrate commented on weekly pay to avoid disputes.

Willian Gray OC. W. Purnell William G. Gray Saimuct Gray G. H. Buchanan Tag James Henry Bain Brurmham Dromore Ashburton Emerson Burnham Hoe Oamaru Ihe Charles Reid G. AH. Buchanan Nicholas Fitzgerald Loversedge McAleer A. L. Zouch Costas Manchester Bros. Vy Thomas Perks James Gadsell OG. A. Buchanan A. BE. Barnes Arden

Juvenile Court Hears Teens In Theft Case

Two 11 year old boys faced charges for stealing skins valued at £1. The pair claimed to sell them for 4s 6d to buy a Boy Scout uniform. Their father said he had punished them. Elder boy jailed three months. younger boy’s case dismissed. Two older youths, 16 and 14, were charged with theft at Pansandel of property worth £0 12s 6d. Magistrate ordered return to school after warning.

Emerson Djowmnad Barnlum Alscondars Pansandel

Victorian Grand National results and weights listed

Melbourne June 18 reported for the Grand National Steeplechase Tim Donolan carries 10st 10lb The Pale 1st 7lb 1 Fireworks 10s Sth as weights noted with latest sporting update from June 18.

Melbourne Tim Donolan

Hawke's Bay Winter Meeting Results at Hastings

Weather on June 15 favored a fine course for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club winter meeting. In the Woodlands Handicap Fond Moon won by a length with Rollin second and Pelican third, while Heather Atmure claimed first in the other race over Plunder and Toki.

Hastings Hawke's Bay Fockey Club Woodlands Fond Moon. Org Rollin Pelican AML Stretuh Timo Dmin Zsec Winter Burros Heather Atmure Plunder Toki Sera Itehod Tiannakuka Aleos Master Straws

Explosion in Ouira tunnel Injures Crew Near Chimstchurch

A telegnip reports Patrick Comey a labourer was killed Charles Atorry severely injured and 2nd Samuel sirlish slightly hurt in an explosion during rock blasting in the Ouira tunnel. The three minors were charged with a blast when it exploded. The injured were taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Chimstchurch Dawyer Bealey

Ashburton Poultry Exhibition Opens Under Favourable Conditions

The Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society's US annual exhibition opened in the Arcade and its annexes today under favorable conditions. The show marks the society's third independent effort since separating from the Ashburton A and P Association in 1918. With 165 additional entries, poultry, pigeons, canaries, and other classes compete as interest grows in poultry culture and breeding in New Zealand. The event runs from 7 pm and is expected to attract large crowds if the weather stays fine.

Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society Ashburton Ashburies A. and P. Association Ces New Zealand Exista Dominion South Island Leghorn Minores Gleb Wave Today la Coes

Ashburton Poultry Show Highlights Strong Improvements

The Ashburton show judged improvements over last year with better entries in Old English games and Minorcas though some birds were in backward condition. Golden Pencilled Hambures and Silver Spangled Hasnhuyes drew praise and Rhode Island Reds attracted little entry. The event also featured garden produce, home industries, and competitions in bread, cakes, and dressmaking, with notable poultry classes and an exceptional fox terrier winner.

Ashburton South Island Seeherm and Minoree Club Beth Plymouth Rhode Island New Sealand Minorcasa Canaries Manny Lonsewilves

Opening Ceremony Highlights Ashburton Show

Mayor Air R. Galtraith opened the Ashburton Show praising past exhibitors and the Society of the Fresh Show. He lauded the root and utility class displays, thanked the committee, and urged renewed support for women’s agricultural work. President HL Davis and vice president Bullock echoed praise for the committee and county’s potential to host a premier agricultural event.

Air R. Galtraith Hig Timmisall Clarke Rowan Powlery Tle Cote Mrr W. Nosworthy Tay -Financies Ake HL. Davis Roi W Oxtremely Well Ie C. Bundy Tomdance Bullock Ashburton County New Zealand Havraha Fr Sionor Tod Atr Galbeaith Ashburton

Nasal Nazol Cough Relief Mentioned in Toying Text

Fragmentary note describes Nazol as a remedy for cough and fear. It suggests immediate relief after using Nazol on a troublesome couch reference with unclear context.

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