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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
7
Local shop advertises regular deliveries in the district and centerpieces for dances weddings and parties. It promotes a one in the pound cash discount and urges saving coupons while promising generous terms for threshing machine owners and contractors.
Suits cut by Mr Dunham and hand finished by capable tailors cost no more than ordinary tailored suits. Place your orders early to avoid disappointment.
At the Empire Trade Commission in Auckland on March 14, Hamer of the Harbour Board discussed port needs and shipbuilding trends, noting a Hamburg American steamer over 900 feet long and limits on berthing depth. Leys criticized cable charges, proposing a uniform shilling per word rate to boost usage, while Hall urged government training farms to alleviate farm labor shortages and boost local productivity.
The Empire Trade Commission in New Zealand concludes sittings and prepares to visit Australia. Members, with accompanying ladies, were hosted by the Governor at dinner. Sir Edgar Vincent, the chairman, departs for Sydney aboard the Moldavia while others plan trips to Rotorua and the Northern Wairoa.
A short notice states Lane's Chemists and Stores will take none for a sale. The terse line references a policy change at the vendor.
Advert declares Lane's Medoline daily use keeps skin active and healthy. Claims freckles spots and pimples are quickly removed. Mentions chemists and product benefits in a brief promotional tone.
Wellington case before Mr Justice Sims questions if a new Ngahauranga Slaughtermen's Union can register under the Act despite the Wellington Slaughtermen's Union already being registered. Legal argument centers on whether re registration blocks new workers from forming a separate union and invoking arbitration. The court reserved its decision.
A meeting of Hinds No. 2 Domain Board elected D McKenzie as chairman and J Cook as secretary after the balance sheet. The board agreed to remove protection fences and supply Elms with materials to strengthen the adjacent fence. The Athletic Club received a close day on April 24 and permission to erect a fence to keep spectators off the track, with a donation of one guinea to improve the grounds.
Anama residents regret the departure of Mrs Jones from their midst though she has not stayed long. They judge her sterling qualities as a tutor from the children’s good progress under her able tuition.
In the Ashburton market for the week ending March 14 1913 mills showed general inquiry and some movement. Wheat offerings were good with most trading in Toscan Hunters and Pearl at quoted rates. oats remained steady with A and B Gartens and Danish priced per quality. chaff fetched 50s to 55s per ton on trucks, new chaff higher with time in stack.
Christchurch grain market remains quiet with wheat and oats offerings easing. Enquiry for wheat softer though market firm. oats saleable only at limited prices. February oats shipped 77 989 bushels vs 66 986 last year. ryegrass seed in better demand but scarce amid wet conditions in Southland.
The New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association held a horse fair at their West Street Mart with 40 horses entered and a strong turnout. Highlights include bay gelding four years old at 33 pounds and other top prices such as syrs 29 pounds and aged bay back filly two years at 8 pounds 10 shillings among numerous entries and valuations.
A Kalgoorlie resident details chronic nausea and bilious attacks that left him exhausted and unable to work. After trying various medicines he used Bile Beans, reporting rapid relief from pain, restored digestion, and full recovery with no relapse.
Ephemeris lists daily moon phase for March spanning the 17th to 24th with New Moon First Quarter Full Moon and Last Quarter. It provides approximate times for moonrise and moonset along with numeric values in each date entry.
A brief example shows how a simple invention can bring a large fortune. The booklet Advice to Inventors promises scores of easy ideas for prolific inventors. Henry Hughes of Hereford Street Christchurch offers to send a copy.
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