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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
7
In Indmills the Sanitary Plumber Gas Hot and Cole Waiter Engineer offers fixed and repaired spouting electric bells. Stencil plates are out in order with baths tanks lavatory basin and sinks always in stock.
Invercargill March 5. Gavin Brighton versus the Commissioner of Crown Lands heard before Sir Joshua Strange Williams under the Declaratory Judgments Act. The dispute concerns whether the Crown grants only surface rights or full fee simple under the 1912 Act, with decision reserved.
At a Wellington meeting of the Leagueholders Association the unsatisfactory terms of Wellington City leases were discussed. The fourteen yearly renewal periods and lack of compensation for buildings were criticized as inappropriate and akin to the Local Bodies Leasing Powers Act 1908. Leaders noted Glasgow rejects such leases and suggested referring the matter to a commission to draft an equitable lease.
A Victorian era reader reports ten years of kidney trouble and related backache headaches and dizziness cleared by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with lasting wellness and urges others with deranged kidneys to try it. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 3s per bottle or 16s 6d for six, posted by Foster McClellan Co.
An unknown man was claimed to carry a cork as proof of membership in a so called cork club. The Cork Club requires members to present a cork on demand. failure results in a two penny fine used to fund a head or fund.
Colossal fortunes arise from inventions as the scope broadens. The booklet advice to Inventors is offered on request by Henry Hughes Ltd of 153 Hereford Street Christchurch citing a booklet for aspiring inventors.
The column reports on a land owner granting cutting rights leading to a damage claim, praises the rust‑proof Silver Bar wheat variety with high yields, and describes a Canadian pig powered mill device. It also cites American insect outbreaks and Massachusetts pest efforts costing the state, underlining insect population growth.
Professor Alfred Vivien of Ohio State University states that restoring soil fertility hinges on organic matter. He cites saving animal manures and crop residues, returning plant food, and avoiding burning straw as key practices to prevent soil depletion and preserve productivity.
Since the district representative system began in Ontario the farmers clubs have grown. They spread agricultural information introduce new methods and offer public speaking chances. Clubs host outside or self organized talks and reinforce social life for newcomers and locals alike.
Miss 2 B Forster of South Melbourne Victoria suffered severe headaches that interfered with work. After trying various remedies she found relief with Chamberlain's Tablets, noting a marked improvement after the first doses and continuing benefit since.
Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office with daily and extra services listed. Timetable includes departures for Timaru Christchurch Dorie Kyle Overdale Barr Hill Killinehy and more with specific 6 a.m. 6.50 a.m. 9.10 a.m. and later post times and special Wellington and Londonderry runs on select days. Additional services cover Porowhita Quihi Digby s Bridge Green Street and other local lines with late fee mail closure enforcement.
The European Agency advertises low prices on British and Continental goods from books to hardware and machinery. It promises 24 percent to 5 percent commission, sample cases from £10, consignments of produce sold on account, special quotations, and trade discounts from premises at 6 95 Abernurch Lane London established 1814 with cable Annuaire Jando.
An advertisement from Local Drapers touts Eadies and Warner's Corsets as comfortable and fashion shaping. It guarantees non rusting bones and tear resistant fabric with an order appeal. The copy ends with a price or reference to 18.
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