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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
2
A Dunedin hair specialist touts Henaline a henna based shampoo to bring out natural tints and healthier hair. Supplies are available at Cambridge's Drug Store Hefford's and Percy's Hairdressing Rooms at 1s 6d and 2s 6d.
Hastings June 27 General Sir Andrew Tussell writes that a solution to the industrial problem after the war requires a spirit of neighbor love and progress, stressing the infantry’s role and national discipline. He praises Allied lessons from Germany, cautions against premature triumphalism, and warns of possible mishaps before eventual success.
George Perrett, farmer of Mahoe, appeared before the Hawera Magistrate charged with taking away from Featherston camp on April 46. The case involves Private Edward John Perrett, aims to evade service, with evidence from Second-Lieutenant Parker and others. Perrett pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial with bail set at £200 and two £100 sureties.
The General Council of Education in Wellington on June 27 voiced confidence in the free secular and compulsory education system. It backed appeals for all teachers in military service to be considered, equal salaries forBeginner teachers and cadets, and urged government actions on health facilities, school medical inspection, and dental attendance.
A large crowd gathered at Ruapuna Hall last Friday for a welcome home social honoring Private J Glassey M M. During the interval a district presented a gold medal in appreciation of his service for King and country. Speakers praised his contributions while Messrs Holland Baxter and W Foster voiced similar sentiments. Supper followed with dancing until the early hours, Masters Johnstone and Forbrey providing the music and W Foster serving as master of ceremonies.
A wartime audit details expert contract talks in 1916 17 with wages up to ten thousand pounds yearly and disputes over clothing contracts. It cites £7000 recovered from one contractor and £16000 plus £8000 payments for undelivered goods, plus a missing former commanding officer and lower rates charged by the Ministry of Munitions for motor lorries.
A Palmerstone breeders association discussed publicity with a speaker likening advertising to winking in the dark. A Southland Times tale recounted a New Zealand youth who joined the Expeditionary Force at 18, served, and was later listed as deceased, with his mother’s belief in him persisting despite official notes. Baxter's Liver Preserver ad ends the piece.
Your first duty is to your health and family. Baxter's Taine Preserver claims to cure coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It strengthens lungs fortifies constitution and is economical at 2% for a large bottle from any chemist or store.
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