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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
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A business thanks customers who paid accounts after the fire and announces an aim to collect all remaining balances in March. It warns action will be taken for any accounts not paid by March.
It is the most valuable table water in New Zealand and far surpasses any foreign spa water imported. The tonic benefits indigestion constipation liver complaint gout and rheumatism with natural gas to aid meals. It carries medical profession recommendation and is suitable for hospitals and leading brands.
An 15 mile distance from Dunedin along the Main South Line with Creamery Railway Station School Store Church and Post Office on or near the property. Appears to offer extremely fertile soil with superb root and grain crops of first quality.
Local readers share opinions on community issues and reflect on civic topics in unsigned correspondence. The page presents a variety of viewpoints without editorial endorsement, illustrating differing perspectives within the town.
Thomas Blackley defends himself against a reporter's claim that he accused past presidents of abusing honorary committee access. He asserts the report was inaccurate and argues the practice could threaten elected committee independence. Blackley calls for rescinding the honorary appointment and better honoring former presidents.
Mrs Fiona Eunice Wait of California is a professional wine taster who follows strict temperance. Once a journalist, she became an authority on wines after studying vineyards for months and is now touring the United States to lecture on California wine industry on commission from the Governor.
Sailors keep silent about sea monsters and ghosts to avoid ridicule. The phantom Cape Horn ship is explained as a white rock that resembles a ship with sails. Another rock off St. Helena also looks like a full rigged vessel, deceiving seasoned seamen.
Temuka Handicap winner Restless leads the results list with The Orient second and Salaam third as March 26 races at Timaru draw large crowds. Events include Pareora and Autumn Handicaps, Juvenile and Stewards Welter, Seadown Trot, Hack Handicap, and Farewell Handicap with times and prize allocations noted for each division.
The Canterbury Jockey Club announces handicaps for its autumn meeting. Great Easter Handicap covers 1000 savs over seven furlongs with listed weights for Elevation, Gold Crest, Zimmerean, Marguerite, King Billy and others. Great Autumn Handicap over one mile and a half includes Zimmer man, Marguerite, Elevation, Gold Crest, Multifid and more with weights shown for each runner.
Archbishop Carr spoke at St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne on Unhappy Marriages their Cause and Remedy. He said forgetfulness of God’s interest in marriage underpins much unhappiness and urged couples to keep spiritual aims in view for enduring happiness. He warned against marrying for convenience or wealth and urged reverence during engagement and fidelity in life together.
A Stock's Boot Store notice invites shoppers to inspect new dainty dress shoes with artistic shaping and comfortable fittings in black and tan. It also advertises a Special Jacket Sale with winter jackets offered at less than half price by Mitchell and Turner during the next few days at 306 ATCH.
A NZ Educational Institute inquiry cites Crown Prosecutor M Myers opinions on whether Education Boards may force teachers who are cadet officers to attend cadet camps. He concludes no power to compel attendance, noting regulations and acts do not grant such authority and camp participation is not mandated by duty to instruction.
The Agricultural Department releases a revised edition of Poultry and Eggs for Market and Export. It includes updated house and brooders plans with simple specifications for modern setups. Chief Poultry Expert D D Hyde notes improved nationwide poultry knowledge and urges ongoing ministerial support for farmers.
Extracts from the Royal United Service Institution note Japan’s school drills with four hours weekly gymnastics for ages six to eleven and three hours weekly military drill for ages ten to fifteen. The program aims to develop body coordination, health, discipline, and teamwork, progressing to arms drills and military science in higher years. The minister cites gymnastic training as vital for national physique, urging similar emphasis for England and colonies.
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