Farmers Endorse Ford Scour and Lungworm Mixture for Sheep Health
A farmer letter from Ashburton in June 1911 praises Joseph Ford’s Scour and Lungworm Mixture, claiming it saved a large hoggery from major losses. Denis McKendry reports administering one dose to 800 sheep, with all but two or three fully cured within days, and recommends the remedy to fellow farmers.
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Joseph Ford
Ashshburton, Srn
F. Ferriman
Ashburton
Denis McKendry
Fisher's Chaos Claim Sparks New Zealand Debate
In Wellington Central MP F M B Fisher attacks both Ward and Massey parties in Petone, arguing for a new youth-led radical group. He warns Massey would bring chaos but hopes chaos yields progress, urging electors to back a Young New Zealand movement and purge political old guard.
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F. M. B. Fisher
Wellington Central
Taylor Stamp
Wwe
New Zealand
Massey
Petone
Fisher
Ward
Mr Fisher
Local and General News and Events
Mr J T M Priest nominated for Borough Council seat by Joshua Tucker and George Meddins. Sir Joseph Ward receives congratulatory cable from Lyttelton Harbour Board and replies. Sir James Carroll reports 1271 telegrams from New Zealand and over 100 from Australia congratulating him. Ashburton County Scottish Society holds a dance at the Orange Hall with 40 to 50 couples and supper by ladies. Civil case in Auckland features instalment payment offer. Remains of George McRae interred at Cracroft. Ashburton Warmers Hockey beat head-office team six to one in Christchurch. L. Birks appointed assistant-engineer for water-power schemes returns to Christchurch from Lake Coleridge. E Evans Parry arriving July 10 for further visit. South Canterbury Poultry Society show winners listed. Baptist Tabernacle to host Rev. James Ings tomorrow. Car advice column extols Ford cars and local agent G A Carson.
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F. Lawry
M.P
James Carroll
New Zealand
Australia
L. Birks
Christchurch
Lake Coleridge
Evans Parry
London
Birks
Lake Colecidie
Kissel
Wellington and Auckland clash in rugby score report
Wellington defeated Auckland at lagrosue on Thursday by 18 to 4. The same teams met again with the same result.
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Wellington
Auckland
Coronation Pageant Looms Over London Crowds
London rejoiced as 60 000 troops lined the streets for the King’s official visit with Lord Kitchener in attendance. Colonial displays led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Joseph Ward drew cheering crowds, while Indian princes and the Royal party followed. The ceremony closed with the King and Queen appearing on Buckingham Palace balcony as bonfires lit up the nation.
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Press Association
London
Lord Kitchener
Mansion House
Westminster Bridge
Mail
Aldwych
Queensland
Wilfrid Laurier
Mr Fisher
Joseph Ward
General Botha
King Edward
Staf Andield
Silwelyn, Wood
Lord Roberts
Horse Artillery
Duke of Connaught
Prince Louis of
Battenburg
Teck
Duke of
Nortol
Temple Bar
Plert Street
Prince of Wales
Mary
Buckwigham
Theatre Royal Ashburton Tonight Shows New Programme
The Theatre Royal lists a fresh programme for tonight with The Pony Express Two Brothers Army Mule Corps and Negro Cavalry The Bull Fight and Magic Pills. Prices are as usual in Ashburton.
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Theatre Royal
Pony
Expresa
Army Mule Corps
Negro Cavalry
Ashburton
Skating Rink at Theatre Royal Schedules Next Week
The Skating Rink at the Theatre Royal will open every afternoon next week from 2 to 5 except Saturday. It will also run Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 10.
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Theatre Royal
Baxter's Lamg Pre server claims rapid cough relief
An advert touts Baxter's Lamg Pre server as the surest way to loosen a hard cough and expel it from the system. It promises quick results, urging readers to obtain a bottle from the chemist at 1s 10d for the large size.
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Baxter
Evening Scenes in London and Royal Events
Crowds gathered as London lit up for the day with spectacular illumination across major buildings. The King and Queen rested at Buckingham with Royal Guests while the Fishermen's and Sailors' Home cornerstone was laid at St. John's Newfoundland. The King praised Dr Wilfred Grenfell’s work and spoke of Newfoundland fishermen. Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie attended a coronation service at Sandringham Church. Fourteen hundred guests were hosted for dinner and tea, gifts given, and gardens opened. Queen Alexandra later allowed guests to tour Sandringham grounds. The procession drew unprecedented crowds from city to West End, with London streets filled and the Prince of Wales waving from Buckingham Palace as cheers rose.
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Buckingham
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Wilfred Grenfel
Alexandra
Marie
Russia
Sandringham Church
Sandringham
Queen Alexandra
Victoria
Sandringham House
Ile
West End
London
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Coronation Celebrations Sweep Dominion Coast to Coast
Ottawa reports unprecedented Dominion wide coronation festivities from Atlantic to Pacific. Hindus refuse participation citing unfair laws. Thousands of schoolchildren gather at schools to salute the flag and sing the National Anthem.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Atlantic
Pacific
Calcutta Celebrations Highlight Private Observances
In Calcutta on June 23, private and unofficial celebrations were noted amid local festivities. Authorities reported limited public events, with residents marking the occasion through personal gatherings and informal ceremonies.
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Calcutta
Coronation Charity Services Unite Indians Across Classes
The coronation period saw universal participation across India with all classes and creeds joining in religious services and feeding the hungry, showcasing a national spirit of aid and devotion.
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India
Coronation Observances Abroad Highlight Allied Cheer
Reports from New York Berlin Christiania Bern and Tokyo describe coronation events and holiday observances. Dignitaries including Prince Tsaihsun and six princes attended services and garden receptions while Britain’s alliance and imperial banners featured prominently.
South Africa Seethes With National Festivities
Capetown reports nationwide patriotic celebrations with towns and villages organizing events. Indians and natives extend congratulations to the King and Queen as the nation marks the occasion.
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Capetown
South Africa
Babath Resolutions Urge Inquiry Into American Peeresses
Washington reports Mr Babath of Illinois introduced a House resolution demanding the State Department investigate why only two American peeresses have been granted permission to attend coronations. He calls for a report on the money exported with heiresses and the number of such marriages proving happy. The measure may receive serious consideration.
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Washington
Babath
Illinois
House of Representatives
State Department
United States
Coronation Celebrations Across the Commonwealth
Hobart notes a bright coronation day with religious leaders praising the monarchy and a large bonfire display along the Blue Mountain range. The Commonwealth dinner, a Town Hall ball, and charitable donations by business leaders marked the events amid fine weather and widespread festivities in Hobart Perth and other centres.
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Dadles
George Vo
Cardinal Moran
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Blue Mountain
St. Andrew's Cathedral
George
England
Empire
Hobart
Perth
Commonwealth Capitals Illuminate Across Cities
Sydney and all capital cities of the Commonwealth lit up last night drawing large crowds into the streets as celebrations lit the urban glow. The illumination marked a nationwide show of unity with residents flocking to major avenues and public squares.
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Sydney
The
Commonwealth
Ashburton Celebrations Send Loyal Greetings to the Crown
Ashburton Mayor Mr Trenry Davis, on behalf of the Borough Council, telegraphed Governor Wellington to convey the council and citizens loyalty to the British Crown and sincere wishes for a long peaceful prosperous reign. In Rakaia two oaks were planted by Georges and Marys among pupils, with patriotic representations by schoolchildren. Chertsey held a coronation celebration with a fireworks display and a choir performance led by Miss Marsh and others, then gifts were shared as “God Save the King” was sung. The Pendarves School Committee plans to build a coronation pathway around the grounds.
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Ashburton
Trenry Davis
Borough Council
Wellington
Ashburton Borough
Henry Davis
Rakaia
Georges and
Marys
Chertsey
Atb
Will
Marsh
Downie
Moffat
Candal
Save the King
Pendarves
Coronation Celebrations Attend Local Service
Rain did not deter a Thursday program as the Anglican service opened at eleven with an offertory for St Saviour's Orphanage reaching £17 12s 10d. A united service followed at the south end at 12 30 with several clergy taking part. A procession moved to the park where gates were unveiled in commemoration. Patriotic speeches were delivered by the Mayor and county and board representatives.
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St. Saviour’s
Steels Dents
Peel
Forest
Forest. United Service
A. B, Todd
He Mann
Staples
Hamilton
Mare Eck
Corona— Pr Wces
B.R.’ “Macdonald
Fe Flatman
F. R.flatie
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