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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
Wellington reports Lake Coleridge hydro electric plant posts a net profit of £3447 for year to March, despite higher costs from increased wages and standby operations. Output rises to 36,809,580 units, load 9880 hp, with coal savings highlighted by shift to large steam plant.
A Mayfield Hall meeting Monday night considered weekly euchre tournaments and dances for three months. W Edis was elected chair. a committee of D Sewell Jr, G Sewell, G Harrison, J Tait was formed with M Cuneen as secretary and treasurer. Opening night set for Wednesday June 29.
Vitapraph presents a dynamic production at The Bristol venue with a renowned author director and star cast. The melodrama blends action emotion and a grand idea while offering a moving love story and a dramatic outcome shaped by Fate. The show captivates with scenic artistry and strong performances.
Two year old Mary Nessy of Prague born in the Ural Mountains is described as the most travelled baby. Her father a Czecho Slovak army captain. She crossed Siberia sailed to America and then Europe to Brest and Bohemia concluding a world circuit by land and sea.
Mrs Nellie Anderson of The Esplanade Petone testifies that Morse's Indian Root remedy relieves constipation. She says it acts mildly and recommends it to similar sufferers.
An old advertisement notes the President of the United States receives a salary of £15,000 yearly with no expenses for White House upkeep. It promotes AUfcINTYRE’S Regulating Pills Extra Strong for ladies and lists Box 5s 6d with 2d postage, directed to chemists.
English Pierrots bring costumes and comedy to Ashburton for two performances on Saturday and Monday. The troupe features new players and a revue style with panels and solid fare. After successful runs in Auckland and Dunedin the company earns praise and crowds, with seats available at The Bristol.
Old Boys Juniors face Ashburton with Jeffs Lamb and others while Celts Juniors meet Mayfield at 2 45 p m on domain. Celts third grade take on High School at 1 90 p m with Bis hop Cooper and others. Ashburton Juniors clash with Qld boys at 2 45 p m on domain. Third grade A vs Rakaia and Third grade B vs Old Boys also on domain at 2 45 p m with lineups listed. Emergencies named for each side.
The May field Club lines up against Celtic Juniors this Saturday with players Buchanan Gallagher fraery J Murdoch Sinclair Reveley Jones G Murdoch D Glassey M Murdoch J Murdoch G Lamb E Patterson J Blair in the selected XI Emergencies Ki Burgess B Harrison L Whiting available if needed.
The page lists junior and third grade games including Ashburton v Old Boys and Celtic v Mayfield with players such as Mr Hardie H C N Watson Mr MacMurtrie and references to Ashburton Boys and High School BR Page.
Obstinate racking coughs that exhaust sleep are quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The product soothes inflamed air passages and feverish conditions, preventing serious results from a cold. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
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