Lagmhor Estate's Storied Past in Ashburton’s Early Days
The Lagmhor estate linked Ashburton history from the river to the hills. It was owned by John McLean Allan McLean and Donald McLean who managed it for decades. The piece recalls fences, hospitality, dances, and local workers, with vivid anecdotes of piper gatherings and a famed Highland pride.
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Lagmhor
Ashburton
Hinds
John, Robertson
Allan McLean
John
McLean
Redcastle
Oamaru
Donald McLean
John McLean
G. A. M. Buckley
McLean Bros
Donaldclean
John. .Forrester
Christchurch
Winslow
Timara
William Brackshaw
Willowby
Mra Bra
Neil Kay
Waggoner
Peter
Adam
Rougeabout
Peter Mudie
Wageoner
Ted Harris
Tan Su
Jwhn McLean
John Forrester
Buckley
Canterbury
Donald
Watches from GMEDGA factory claim long wait times
An ad proclaims that a former employee Mr L. 8. McClurg now offers a quantity of GMEDGA watches not well known to customers of his late employer. The factory is busy, taking over two years to fulfill orders. Prices in post. Two years written guarantee. 3274.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 8. McClurg
Taro
Rakaia Butchery and Bakery Ad Promises Cash Discount
Rakaia butchery and bakery offers spegul ar deliveries across the district and catering for dances weddings and parties. Cash buyers receive a 9d in the pound discount and coupons are encouraged. Threshing machine owners and contractors are promised liberal terms monthly. Proprietors 951.
New Zealand Shipping Company Line to London via Monte Video
The advertisement promotes Oval Mail Steamers for London by the New Zealand Shipping Company, sailing via Monte Video Teneriffe and Plymouth. Twin screw and triple screw vessels boast superior accommodation. All ships equipped with CO2 patent fire extinguishers. Riedlander Bros. Ltd. handles particulars.
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London
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Riedlander . Bros
Monta Video
Cutter from London Sets New Suit Standards at Swanson
Mr Theos H Dunham arrives from London with M.U.K.A. degree and top honours. Suits cut by Dunham, hand finished by experienced tailors, cost no more than ordinary tailor made suits. Place orders early at Swanson Burnett Street Ashburton to avoid disappointment.
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Theos. H. Dunham
Dunham
Lane's Emulsion Cough Cure Advertisement
Worrying coughs warn of asthma bronchitis or consumption if untreated. The note urges early treatment with Lane's Emulsion as the sole remedy for lung and throat troubles for men women and children with prices 2/6 and 4/6 at chemists and stores.
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Lane
Clearing Sale Ends Lagmhor Estate Auction at Theatre Royal
The Lagmhor Estate clearing auction at Theatre Royal sold the last remnants including live and dead stock. Bidding was brisk with 7000 sheep passed in an hour and over 300 lots of implements sold. many prices set higher than years past as bidders competed, under auction firms Pyne and Co. Friedlander Bros. New Zealand Farmers Association and others. The sale drew close to a thousand attendees, ending about 2:30 pm after a long, uninterrupted session.
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Theatre Royal
Lagmhor
G. A. M. Buckley
Seddon
Massey
D. Friedlander
Messrs Pyne and Co
Friedlander Bros
E.L
Stooth IL
Rame
Zions
Ligne
Massey-Harris
McCormick
Baxter's Anti Neuralgic Pills Promise Cure for Neuralgia
An advertising appeal claims Baxter's Anti-Neuralgic Pills cure neuralgia gout lumbago sciatica and related pains by reducing nerve inflammation. It touts immediate relief from a simple pill and a complete cure with a systematic course, priced six pence per box with silver coating.
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Baxter
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E. J Hyde
Aurneit Street
Ashburto
Dominion
Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Lowell, Maan
U. 8
H. Ps
Arnst
Fred. S. Barrett
Methven
Rakaia Butchery and Bakery
Ramsey and
Newton
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Bus New Zealand’ Shipping Company
Bauhine
Rotorus
Urakiaa
Swsoe
Wellingto, Wellingto
New Zealand
Wellington
Mar
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National Mortgage & Agency Company
Nicoll Bros
BOY Scout
R. Totty
Burnett
Burnett Street
Autumn
Chrietek
IS Prue
Pepu
Pieyn Weidt
Chemists & Stores
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Richard Kenna
The
House For Values
Gnarman
Eureka
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South Street
Trevorton
Zealandia
Barningham & Co., Ltd
George Street
Dunedin
Eee Bros
Eas
Raven Tea
All Grocers
Warner
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