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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
An eminent tea expert argues blending should lift blends above dull averages. He cites selecting a dominating low priced tea, skilled palates, and flexible rules, noting Tiger Teas of New Zealand as top value sold at various shilling prices.
Abermain Coal Company discharges 1460 tons to Tytuelton for the East Coast and 0 tons to the West Coast, with Pono tons allocated to the Last Coast. Tomas Brown Limited sole importers of Abermain Neath and Seaham Coals, annual output over one million tons.
The Alford Forest Racing Club held its annual meeting at the Domain race course, Mount Somers. Fine weather was rare. attendance broke records, gate receipts over £20, and good times were posted despite small fields. Roscommon, winner of the Cup and Springburn Handicap, drew attention. H Donovan rode among Christchurch riders. eleven bookmakers charged £3 8s.
Timaru March 17 list of acceptances for the South Canterbury Jockey Club Autumn meeting includes Rosewill Handicap entries led by Count Garton and British Poor, with fields in the Lip Libyan Nursery and President's Welter among others. Notable runners include Timar Cup contenders Probable and Harvest, Flying Handicap entrants Serenade and Sea King, and several horses listed with weights across multiple events.
On St Patrick's Day March 17 the Irish Athletic Society staged its 28th annual sports at the new Rugby Union ground in Invercargill. About 5000 attended and gate receipts reached roughly £230 in fine weather.
The Waitara murder case opens in New Plymouth with Dr Edward J. Goode charged with killing Mrs Mary Klenner Jenner. Witnesses describe the shooting in detail including Klenner’s dying words and Goode’s erratic behavior and threats at police.
Witness said the accused appeared to be shamming and did not know what had occurred. The man was hard to coax into the cell and asked to see the magistrate at once to return home with his solicitor. He knew the accused for three years and noted his peculiar temper linked to drinking. The case adjourned to ten o'clock next morning.
In a correspondent exchange titled to the editor, Little Mother Mannikin defends herself against a letter signed Moderation. She asserts her careful substantiation, commitment to temperance, and duties to family, neighbors, and society while denying accusations of neglect.
At the Ashburton A and P Association fat lamb section six entries including the British New Zealand Meat and Produce Company prize. Winners and returns show lighter lambs fetch higher per pound. heavy weights gain less after costs. Names include Andrew Brown Higin Grigg Long Beach Hunter Morris Lauriston Elgin and Cowan Bros Flemington with prizes and profits noted.
The piece argues most cough syrups only suppress symptoms while Chamberlains Cough Remedy heals by soothing and strengthening the throat bronchial lining and lungs. It claims congested throats inflamed bronchial membranes and delicate lung tissues respond to its healing action, with the cough disappearing as the cause is addressed. Sold by Ashburton Drug Co.
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