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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 08, 1909

Page

4

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Annual Meeting

The thirty first annual meeting of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held with Mr T Blackley presiding. The special report noted a profit of £110 11s 5d for the year ending December 1908, with Show and Winter Show successes and calls for improved attendance and membership.

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association T. Blackley Ashburton Poultry Society Blackley Agricultural Department Ashburton Dimedin T. Bullock Iie Bullock Orbell Timaru New Zealand Racing Club J. Allen Lowrie Allen McNab Association C. Reid Alien Lincoln College Mr McNab Afr McNab Mr Allen Tie Mer Allen

Curzon Clarifies India Reform Proposal Response

Lord Curzon states in a Times letter that the India government bears no responsibility for plans to form Executive Provincial Councils. He emphasizes the scale of the change and links the proposals to Morley’s decentralisation commission. Walter Lawrence resigns from the Council of India amid doubts about Morley reforms.

London Lord Curzon the Times Government of India Lord Morley Decentralisation Commission Sir John Lawrence India Ir Walter Lawrence Council of India

Auckland Marathon Race Ends In Big Crowd In Wet Weather

The New Zealand Amateur Athletic Club event from Flowick to Sluckland covered thirteen miles in Auckland on March 7 in hot dusty conditions. Hill, an Auckland College youth of eighteen, won by under a length from Moore, with Ormstext third and Shanahan fifth. Dickson led early then faded to eighth as 42 started and 5000 gathered at the domain. All cricket matches were postponed after the finish.

Per Press Association Auckland New Zealand Flowick Sluckland Newlands Ashburton W. Reay Ballarat Victoria W. Wilshay Manchester Hugland Domain Dickson Nuies Moore Hill G. J. Ormstelt Rogers Wellington Shanahan Mulcahey Wilson

Man McGonagle injured in Marton Junction accident

A middle aged man named McGonagle was injured when a railway van accident at Marton Junction caused his arm to be severed by a wheel. He suffered head injuries and a bruised foot and was taken to Palmerston Hospital. A drowning near Tomahawk claimed 23 year old Alexander Maxwell, son of Henry Maxwell registrar of electors. He disappeared while swimming and his body was not recovered.

Marton McGonagle Marton Junction Palmerston Hospital Dunedin Tomahawk Alexander Maxwell Henry Maxwell Robinson

Honour the past presidents in the Acand B Association debate

At the annual meeting Mr Blackley moved to end ex officio status for past presidents on the general committee. Critics warned the change could hinder progress and reduce influence of former leaders, while supporters argued it would prevent abuse and preserve formal recognition. The motion failed 10 votes to 19.

Acand B. Association Blackley Eivery J. Croy G. W. Leadley Mr Blackley Japan Fle Jand Leadley Silcock Ete al Blackley Mar Reid Blackley Lad Hosa Tey Canterbury Association Se Association Ik Cnd T Se

Massey to face Ward challenge over election conduct

Leader of the Opposition Mr Massey will accept Sir Joseph Ward's challenge to prove charges against Government methods. The charges allege that public expenditure favored districts represented by Government supporters and that Opposition candidates and members were libeled and misrepresented in elections.

Massey Sir Joseph Ward Mr Massey

Get a suit at two pounds fifteen shillings

George Baving markets a no credit, high quality ready to measure suit at £2 15s, £3 5s, £3 8d, or £3 9s, with cuts by top cutters and mass production keeping prices down. He urges ordering for Easter this week and lists multiple New Zealand locations for pickup.

George Baving Arcade Christchurch Wellington Auckland Tivedin Invercarpal Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui

Kosio Tea Coupons Offer Half-Yearly Cash Prizes

Simple buy Kosio Tea and save the coupons to enter a half yearly draw. Sixty six prizes worth £620 are awarded to coupon holders. Agents in Manchester distribute the offers and prizes.

Ihoney Kosio Sava Manchester Urog

Dr Fellow’s Pile Cones Claim Proven By Readers

A Christchurch chemist urges patients to adopt Dr Fellow’s Pile Cones after testimonials claim cures for years of piles. Readers describe relief from itching bleeding and prolapse after using multiple boxes, with prices listed and wholesale support noted.

Dr. Fellow England Australia New Zealand Amel

Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Co

The Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Company Ltd advertises repairs and fittings at 165 Tuam Street Christchurch. It promotes Wilson's Popular Saleyards as the largest poultry sale yard in the dominion with regular poultry auctions on Saturdays and weekly fruit and produce sales. It invites consignments for best prices and mentions cash purchases for eggs and palm produce. It lists agents for poultry foods and related goods and invites correspondence to P O Box 583 Christchurch.

Canterbury Wilson Dominion P.O Chanticleer Christchurch A. and P. Food Co Stack and Poultry Foods Southland Wrogen Meat Cole ‘Meat and Con Poultry Hood

Groceries and prices from a late 19th century sale list

A catalog of assorted groceries with prices per bottle per tin per pound including Worcester Sauce quart bottles assorted pickles curry powder starch salad oil marmalade jam and preserves Teas cocoa disinfectants and household goods with unit prices and pack sizes in old currency. Items include Robertson's Marmalade Oak Jam P verein Panes and canned fruits with per tin prices and quantities.

Bell Bryant and May Killarney Ajax

Sale on china ware with low price marks

Old shop listing offers cups and saucers from 3s per doz plates from 1s 9d to 3s per doz. Glass dishes from 8d each, children's mugs from 8d, cups and saucers from 6d. Glass and fancy vases from 3d, gravy boats from 6d, tureens from 1a, tea sets from 1s, jam tumblers at 2s 6d per dozen.

Storewide Sale Advertisement with Vintage Prices

An old advertisement fragment promotes a store visit with stock notes including milk pans and frying pans priced in old currency. It mentions blue and red items, branding, tin goods, knife handles, and a cordial invitation to inspect the inventory. The tone is promotional and period specific with various product mentions.

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