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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

2

Signatures gathered for No license push in Cathedral Square

In Cathedral Square a large crowd signed petitions for simple majority and for a pledge not to vote for candidates opposing reduced No license thresholds. H W Bishop S M signaled a future Parliament candidacy after leaving magistracy, while Bishop Grimes's 25th diocesan anniversary gatherings drew papal honors readings.

G. B. Nicholls Nolicense Party Cathedral Square Nolicense Grimes Christchurch New Zealand Pope Canterbury

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Promises Relief

A historical advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as cures for back pain and kidney distress. It cites Mrs G H Tutty of Ashburton and others reporting lasting relief, claiming the kidneys tire from constant work and can fail without treatment. Pills sold nationwide at 3s per bottle, Foster-McClellan Co. endorsement urges buyers to ensure they get Doan's.

Bright Dean G. H Tutty Jones Road Ashburton Doan Tully Foster-McClellan ,Co Pitt Street Sydney

Whan garei Co operative to wind up business

The Whan garei Co operative Bacon Company will be voluntarily wound up after substantial losses in its operations. The butchering division shows a loss of £1432 18s 0d and the Bacon Company £881 6s 5d, totaling heavy negative results for the enterprise.

Whangarei

Empire Press Union hears call for cheaper imperial cable links

At a Savoy Hotel luncheon on May 15, Empire Press Union figures including Hon. Harry Lawson and Mia H. Macfie urged cheaper and faster cross empire cable communications. Speakers stressed the Imperial Press Conference of 1909 achievements and called for direct cable facilities to South Africa and across the Empire.

Savoy Hotel Mia H. ©. Macfie Sydney . Morning. Herald Empire Press Union Harry Lawson M.P Spender Wastar J. A. Spender Westminster Gazette Robert Donald Kennedy Jones World Empire Press’ Union South Africa Atlantic Lawson Macfie House of Commons Empire Theodore Fink Town. End

Grey Valley Miners Reject Levy Standstill Donation Struck

The Grey Valley Miners Union refuses a 10 percent levy for striking miners but begins a voluntary subscription for Reefton funds to aid women and children. State Miners Union members also refuse the federation levy. Mr Semple sought a compromise with limited success.

Greymouth Grey Valley Miners’ Union Reefton State Semple

Education Commission Urges Referendum on Bible Reading

In Dunedin today Bishop Nevill and Dean Fitchett urged a referendum on introducing Bible reading in State schools modeled after the New South Wales plan.

Dunedin Jime Education Commission Bishop Nevill Dean Fitchett

Mother's Wee Laddie Blithe in Fragmented Verse

Fragmented poem by Lucy Murray titled Mother's Wee Laddie depicts a mother reflecting on her son. Vivid lines describe blue eyes, curls of gold, and shadows as the child grows, ending with surreal references to a gate and a scarlet path.

Winter Pruning Tools For Fruit and Ornamental Trees

Gardeners and owners of fruit and ornamental trees are advised to use our winter pruning tools for neat and scientific pruning. Congshandied Branca offers cutters pruning shears pruning knives secateurs and gloves with prices and a range of winter spraying compounds from East Street Ashburton.

Congshandied Branca Fms Bib, Bf

Shoers of Emmeline Champion of Australasia

An Australasian horse shoeing firm promotes its ability to cure faults in horses caused by improper shoeing. The ad touts scores of testimonials from satisfied horse owners and invites readers to view the application details and guarantees of cure.

Shoer Emmeline Australasia the Dominion

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