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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

7

Mother Buys Warm Winter Coats for Toddlers

A mother purchases warm winter coats for her toddlers as families prepare for cold weather. The scene highlights parental care and seasonal shopping needs.

Ashburton Ploughing Match Showcased Weathered Teams and Prizes

Officials led by President John Cairns oversaw the Ashburton County Ploughing Match held on Nicoll Bros farm Racecourse Road. Despite heavy rain and poor attendance, 29 entries competed across classes A to H with standout four and six horse teams earning top honors and prizes. notable figures included judges J Moorhead A Letham and J Findlay G W Body as well as secretary J B Christian.

John Cairns D. G. Wright T. Taylor J. Cow T. Doig J. M. Hampton CG. W. Wood J. Moorhead A. Letham Taylor James Hampton Harvess J. Findlay G. W A. Drummond F. Frampton L. BR. Stoddart J. Mulligan J. W. Butterick W. J. Taylor P. Shearer Ashburton County Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Canterbury Plains Ashburton Dominion J. Cairns J. B. Christian T. A. C. Pearce J. Calder Halkett A. Killey A. Killey’s’ Team, 1; IT. Page Wakaui Page W. R. Leslie Waddington T. Page G. McCormick Lauriston A- McCormick W. Harris J. Urquhart Canterbury Frozen Meat Company Besb Tt. Jamison Jamison R. Butterick H. D. Butterick Wt. TA. Doig J. Doak W. J. Doak H. A. Willey R. But Jerick R. Jamison IF. Calder W. W. Timms F. W. Crossman W. Beer T. A. Doig J. Crawford N. Weir A. G. McCormick

Rangitata Road Board Meets at Lismore

The Rangitata Road Board met Monday at Lismore with members Oakley Jaine Charles and McKennie present. Reports note Har vy Bros finished two roads at Ruapuna and Cracroft Road shingling will finish in a week.

Rangitata Road Lismore W. Oakley C. Jaine M. Charles A. McKenniie Messrs Harvey Bros Ruapunsa Cracroft Road Rangitata Bridge Cracroft Barnswood Road Rangitata Canterbury —Land Board Carew Fountaine’s Liddell’s Hinds L.P W. Small HH. Boyle T. Sugrue Liddell’s Road

St Andrew's Literary and Debating Society Formed

A large crowd gathered in St Andrew's Hall last evening to form a Literary and Debating Society linked to the Presbyterian Church. Rev. G. Miller presided as president, with W. McAllister and P. L. Orr as vice presidents, Miss I. Bruce as secretary and treasurer, and Miss J. Lane with Messrs J. E. Watt and Jamieson on the committee. A Question Box provided much enjoyment, and the group plans to meet every fortnight with a hopeful outlook for the coming season.

St.Andrew’s Hall Presbyterian Church George Miller Rubie Dent Ei. Kerr P. L. Orr Gardner G. Miller W. McAllister I. Bruce J. Lane T. E Watt and Jamieson

Hakatere Club Holds Committee Meeting

A committee meeting of the Hakatere Club was held in the club rooms on Thursday evening. Mrs. B R McElres presided. The monthly statement was received and correspondence dealt with. Accounts totaling £98 16s 1d were passed for payment. Light new members were elected. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

Hakatere Club BR. C. McElres

Reclame and cures touted in early nicotine era notices

An assortment of fragmented ads and testimonials from a Dunedin reader extolling Regent Cigarettes and Baxter's Lung Preserver. The piece advertises free catalogues, ticket collection, and direct mail offers while promoting cures for coughs and colds with countrywide reach in New Zealand.

Dunedin Ting Baxter New Zealand Baxters and Co Christchurch

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