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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

4

Fine Range New Suitings Opened For Attention

A brief note announces the opening of new suitings in a fine range now on display. The message highlights quality and invites readers to view the selections and consider purchases.

Ashburton land and estate agent advertises coach building business

Farola EL Curtis of Cameron Street Ashburton offers disposal of a coach building business with two lots on land sized one and two acres including a four roomed house blacksmith shop and various sheds. Also advertises small homes and farms for sale plus an extensive property list and insurance agency affiliations.

Aineee Farola EL Curtis Land Cameron Street Ashburton

Depictors Hair Removal Ad from Ashburton and Dunedin

An advertisement for Depictors hair removal device offers permanent facial neck and arm hair removal without injury. Price four shillings sixpence, available from H E Bonnington, Chemist in Ashburton or Mrs Hemsley Burnet Hair Specialist at 46 George Street, Dunedin.

Burnet H. E. Bonnington Ashburton Hemsley Burnet George Dunedin

Ashburton Reds Defeat Southern Cross Greens In Close Senior Rugby

In heavy Domain Oval conditions the Ashburton Reds beat the Southern Cross Greens by 3 points to nil. M Baily scored a try for Ashburton after a long kick, with W Page missing the conversion. late in the game the Greens pressed but could not convert dominance into points. Referee B Cassells was noted for generally satisfactory decisions.

Domain Oval Southern Cross Ashburton Reds S. Thomas Woar Greens W. Witzgerald Wy McKensie Rome McFecries M. Baily W. Page Greans Smith W. Childs Astiburtan B. Cassells

Wellington Rugby Union Reverts to Athletic Park for Season

The Wellington Rugby Union ends matches at Miramar after three year lease at £350 per year proves unprofitable. It moves to Athletic Park for the rest of the season paying £60 plus half the gate receipts. Last Saturday at Miramar only seven spectators paid, a stark contrast to an expected crowd of around 2000 at Athletic Park.

Wellington Wellington Rugby Union Miramar Athletic Park

NZ Rugby Union Names Palmerston North for Manawatu Match

The management committee selects Palmerston North as the venue for the Britishers versus Manawatu match. They also thank Teilding people for offering a free ground and provide £50 to help with expenses.

Wellington New Zealand Rugby Union Palmerston North

Reception Arrangements for American Fleet in Auckland

June 18 report outlines plans to decorate Queen Street from wharf to Karangahape Road and illuminate arches with electric displays. Bands to play in Karangahape Road and Queen Street. local businesses urged to help manage traffic. Government to send 2120 flags 2187 electric lamps and equipment from Dominion Day display including a map of New Zealand in lights.

Auckland Queen Street Karangahape Road Hamer Donne New Zealand

Burglary at J Carter Tailor Shop in Wellesley Street

Burglars entered the premises of Mr J Carter a tailor on Wellesley Street last night and stole goods valued at £20. No arrests reported.

Auckland J. Carter Wellesley Street

Decadence as a Political Question in a Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture

Ale Balfour argued at Newnham College Cambridge that decadence is political, not literary, tied to societal weariness and external conditions. He credited science and industry as drivers of material progress and warned democracy is regulative, not inherently progressive, urging reliance on exceptional minds to propel movement.

Henry Sidgwick Ale Balfour Newnhan College Cambridge Macaulay New Zealand England Lfe Ali Balfour

Sir Joseph Ward Delayed In Kawehia After Deputations

Sir Joseph Ward arrived at Te Awamutn by the early Te Kuiti train and faced delays due to bad roads and a low tide. After deputations and a brief address to waiting crowds, he departed by coach for Kawhia, arriving near midnight, then left by steamer for Wellington to-morrow night.

Kawhia Sir Joseph Ward Te Awamutn Te Kuiti Sir Joseph Wellington

Governor Plunket Arrives in Palmerston North for Two-Year Stay

Palmerston North welcomes His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plunket arriving by train from Napier. Over five thousand residents attend at the Show Grounds where the Mayor, Mr Wood, and the Town Clerk present an address. The Governor thanks the crowd and accepts residence at Wookewhitt for two years.

Palmerston North Palmerston Lord Phinket Napier J. A. Nash Afr W. J. Wood Wood Aly Plunket Tord Plunket Wookewhitt

Dunedin Fanciers Club Show Opens with 430 Entries

The Dunedin Fanciers' Club show opened with 430 entries, a rise from last year. Judges praised the Black Leghorns as possibly the best in New Zealand and highlighted strong Wyandotte displays by Double and Wilson of Invercargill and F. bd. Mellrey. A. H. Nicholls and T. W. Richmond won in bulldog and cocker spaniel classes, while South Island Wyandotte prizes went to multiple exhibitors including J. C. Wilson and F. L. McGregor.

Dunedin New Zealand Wyandottes Double Wilson Invercargill MeIlrey Chairlie Nicholls Christchurch T. W. Richmond F. C Tock F.C. Hoek A. Kerr W. J. Omand G. H. Blair H. Roberts Wyandotte J.C. Wilson F. L. McGregor

Wellington Valuations Lower Than Selling Prices Say Officials

Wellington officials report that current city property valuations are below selling prices, noting valuations do not set local rates. They cite Wellington’s business districts, shipping facilities, tramway expansion, and central location as factors raising values and hint at an upcoming revaluation to adjust figures.

Wellington Justice Edwards Auckland Post

Tired of Life Ends Youth's Strife in Hamilton

A 16 year old boy, Leslie Ernest Franklin, hanged himself at his grandfather's house in Hamilton last night. He left a note saying he was tired of life with no other reasons given.

Hamilton Leslie Ernest Franklin

Clearing Sale At Fairview Park Led By Leicester Stud Rams

The Canterbury Farmers Co operative Association Dalgety and Co and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co held a clearing sale at Mr Richard Kelland’s Fairview Park. The sale featured a large consignment of Leicester stud sheep and a variety of livestock and furniture. Proceeds and exact prices covered over 1000 stud sheep plus cattle horses and gear. The Kelland family plans to move to New South Wales and retire from the region.

Richard Kelland Fairview Park Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association Dalgety and Co New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company Kelland Fairview Tycho Flat New South Wales Leicester British Lion P. Boone Clydesdale Ditto Mars Trap Hoarse

Why 2 Is Sander and Sons Luca Lypti UXtract Superior

Readers warned against counterfeit eucalyptus extracts with unsafe imitations. A death linked to a rival product sparked legal testimony about cruel irritation from a prep sold as Just as good as SANDERS EUCALYPTS EXTRACT. Experts at the Victoria Supreme Court upheld the genuine Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract.

Sander and Sons Supreme Court of Victoria SAN Por and Sons

South African Wools Gain Forward Momentum in London Market

An editor notes improved Cape wool quality and farming practices in South Africa. Better skirting and up to date handling boost prices at London sales, with farmers adopting Australian fashion classing and skirting to raise clip value. A Kalfrarian farmer’s tale illustrates gains from careful preparation and improved yields.

Bradsolrd South Africa England Australia Trent Cape Colony London Agricultural Department Equator Tee Locke Mesera Thomas Cook

A Good Name Still the Best Asset in Wool Sales

London discussions at a March wool sales series stressed the value of a good name for clips. The Lord Mayor of Bradford chaired the committee as talk turned to new wool taxes, noting buyers’ preference for clips with strong reputations and brand value.

London Bradford J. . Fawcett Worstedopolis Hiyer

Wool trade slide and market slump across regions

The report notes continued weak wool markets with Bradford prices falling and dry regions slipping. It cites deceptive practices failing in the wool trade, warns against low mood and foresees further declines, while crossbreds and mohair suffer heavy losses. United States activity offers slight hope amid broad export softness and factory shutdowns around Good Friday.

Bradford Ate Tne America United States The Dominion

Red Organs Offered At 20 Percent Lower Prices

H. M. Jones advertises parlour and church organs praised for elegant finish and full tone. 18 stars noted, with no middlemen, claiming prices 20 percent lower than other music houses. Includes music book and instruction, terms arranged, and direct import from maker available. Call before buying elsewhere at 426 H. M. Jones.

Cat Vassara H. M. Jones

Preventing Colds Through Skin Care And Cold Water Tactics

Habitual colds stem from poor external skin upkeep and internal mucous membranes from indigestion. A cold sponge bath before breakfast, a brisk dry rub, gradual cold-water adaptation, and sea salt in water boost cutaneous circulation. stay moving when wet, breathe deeply, and use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure colds and counter pneumonia risk.

The Child's Life and Cold Prevention Advice

A public health warning urges parents to prevent childhood colds with rapid home care and school absence when needed. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages, noting its lack of opium and broad trust among mothers.

Australia Chamberlain

Colds and Croup Warned Against by Chamberlain Remedy

A public health notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia and croup in children. It warns repeated colds lead to chronic catarrh and weak lungs, and urges keeping the medicine ready for immediate use at home.

Chamberlain

How Colds Are Contracted and Prevented

A discussion on cold causes notes exposure to low temperatures as a trigger. It claims colds are not contagious, but cooling predisposes to illness. Promotions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure and pneumonia preventive supported by epidemic era reports.

Chamberlain

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Craighead & G6 Apies’ and Gentlemen's Tailors and Mercers East Street Young, Ulster Boot Stores Moate & Go Cal Theo Oscar Fletcher Bros Hay Ae Ee BUSEN Town Properties Farsas Carter’s Verrace Tiovald Live Stock Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Quibell Maling and Co., Limited Rider-Ericsson Engine Company Hotair Pumping Engines Fitter and Sons, Limited Harold &, Curtis Ashburt Camtersury Roller LOUR Ani Old Boys Mathven Methven Southern Cross A Methven H Old Boys Crass Ashburton Rakai Australasia Cape UST Mutual Provident Society James Pipg H. A. Flower John Orr Goa PeCeereerra G. H. Buchanan Burnett Street Maude and Harman R. Kennedy Burnett Llewellyn Owen A. Mus. Lom A. Mus A. H. Field Coal and Pirewood Merchant Standard Fire and Marina Insurance Company Bea Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited Ab Above R. Alccrn List Marel Marine Fidelity A. H. Wield West Street A. Manning Canterbury Abermain Abrmain Colliery CO LTR Sydney Thos. Brown Hereford Street Chiristehucek Reas Prs Carriage Carpenter Tancreg Street School OF Muse Miss Claridge Ethel Clarisge Cox Btreer He, Bonnington Kaye and Carter Grain and Seed Merchants British New Zealand Meat and Produce Company, Ltd Walter Pickles Andrew Or Benjamin A Andrew Ors Co Ltd A. T. HR Lane Wai-rongoa Elava oneRtson and Co Crown Roller Mills Abbey N.Z Jones “” Sons the Manufacturing Jewellers High Street Thos. HY. Elliott W. Ashburton Billiam D. Thomas ILY Emsley Burnet Ole T. Bullock Cox and Cass Streeta Nat Dobson Street Oxford Street Hampstead I-Acre Bruesfield Avenues Netherby Saunders Howloren Cameron Streah Road Bullock Mephyven District C,rands and Timber and Coal Merchants Nferior Thomson and Co Ashburton Permanent Building Albert Roberts USA Manchester Bros European Agency Lowedish Pridas Ste. Sto Wynson Abchurch Lane Annuaire Thomas Hescox Robert Bell Burnett Street Ashburton
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