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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
Devereux King & Co Ltd promotes Otago stock centre land near the railway. 1200 cultivated acres with English grass listed at £4 5s per acre. 8995 acres for sheep country near railway at £5 10s. 9900 acres of tussock sheep country with turnips and oats at £4 10s. Subdivided and watered, near Christchurch address 187 Lichfield Street.
An old advertisement declares the tea as splendidly refreshing and stimulating. It promises instant impact as soon as tasted and hints at availability through agents Manchester Bros.
Rev James Flanagan spoke on fourteen years in London slums at the Odd Fellows Hall before a large audience led by Mayor H Davis. He described crowded yards, tiny rooms, and the contrast with wealth, urging reform and praising relief institutions and Sisters’ work while condemning gin shops and child hardship.
James Ashcroft reflects on 2500 creditor meetings over 25 years and notes that about two thirds of bankrupts are honest while a third show doubtful character. He urges creditors to demand simpler books and better bookkeeping to curb reckless credit.
A perceptive critique of dietary fads and medical advertising, warning that fashionable magazines and self styled experts drive unnecessary food bans. The piece cites ignorance among the unemployed and laments the fad for moralizing about taste while arguing for simple sustenance and patient inquiry.
The New Zealand Boxing Council approved amended professional championship rules after Wellington Association suggested edits. Weight limits range from bantams to heavies, challengers must be accepted within a month and defended within six months, and the holder can name a venue with council final say. If a champion dies the council may nominate a successor. Weighing in is allowed from noon until contest start. Associations must re register under last session statute. Wellington and Marl borough have met requirements.
James Briggs of Wellington testifies on September 6 1907 to Rheumo easing his rheumatism after trials with liniments. He says the remedy gave relief and cure and urges others with rheumatism and gout to try it. Sold by chemists for 2s 6d or 4s 6d.
The Westminister Gazette welcomes the Boards of Education memorandum on Medical Inspection of Schools. An Act requires local authorities to inspect new entrants and others as directed, with a three visit plan. A Medical Department will advise. Health Officers supervise inspections focusing on prevention, sanitation, and fit schooling.
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