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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
6
A reflective piece argues the modern quest is for more material success rather than inner fulfillment. It cites social pressure to climb the wealth ladder, noting many would trade contentment for status, while questioning if true happiness lies in possession or spiritual uplift.
The piece argues that education should broaden to teach children how to use leisure effectively. Cavon Barnett suggests public opinion could drive this shift, with two practical steps: longer country holidays and better use of airy school buildings and playgrounds to teach enjoyment of leisure.
A reflective verse urges choosing smooth paths and speaking hopeful thoughts. It encourages faith in God or man, argues against dwelling on mortal troubles, and claims words can heal weariness. The piece cites authors Falk and Wheelor Wilcox in a period voice.
A clipped, garbled dialogue piece presents distorted lines about speech, Lyra, Hedges, and a talkative fellow. It hints at a wise man mocked for speaking well of himself while others talk, with scattered names and phrases.
A Christchurch letter argues against government plans for compulsory training and military conscription, defending education and youth rights. It questions age-based eligibility, calls for stronger civilian defense, and blames wartime pressures for restricting civil liberties while urging Parliament to compel training for exempted men.
Auckland March 25 inquest finds 20 year old George Herbert Maddox died from a self inflicted bullet. Jury verdict: deceased feloniously killed himself. Also reports on accidents in Wangandi and Christchurch with injuries and a death, plus a farmer found dead in Sutherlands orchard after an outing.
The Governor will travel by Main Trunk express to inspect Yaldhurst and Springfield territorial camps on Thursday. He then leaves Auckland again Saturday morning and Lord Liverpool plans a Rotorua visit mid next month with a large Maori gathering possible depending on HMS New Zealand movements.
Fragmentary lines describe a calm after a storm and a Regent pull, linking cigarettes to contentment for smokers. The text hints at a promotional Gift Scheme offering Forty Free Gifts to encourage sharing.
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