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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
4
A vintage advertisement touts ladies wear including blouses undergarments stockings and gowns with low prices per yard and large assortments. It also highlights men s mercery clothing with bedrock prices and urges customers to inspect the stocks.
The London correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald reports an interview with Lord Tweedmouth First Lord of the Admiralty on Australian naval defence policies. He discusses subsidies costs Australia may offer substitutions for subsidy and the need for Australian control of coastal defence ships submarines and destroyers with British coordination during war.
A lyrical plea for a stoup of sparkling wine and beauty's wiles to bring happiness, then a fever returns with high temperature and chest pains, prompting a request for Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure as remedy.
Ashburton County Racing Club met with T E Upton chairing. Attendees discussed condolence for G G Stead, regulatory admissions, a pending fire brigade subscription, dates for next year, insurance, stewards duties, rail concessions, brass band services, and ground improvements after a steam roller work on the course.
The Longbeach Road Board met Saturday with chair W Y Lill and four members. Ward 1 elected J Small. Ward 4 elected Thompson and McKay. Name changes on the roll accepted. Board declines Fire Brigade subscription but pledges support for a bazaar. A general rate of 5 16 of a penny in the pound to be struck. Ford paddock ford and road drainage discussed. Ford road shingling deferred pending lowest bid reply. Willows on Boundary road to be stubbed. Accounts of £58 15s passed.
In Dunedin on May 9 the Burnside freezing chamber staff, seven or eight workers, ended a dispute after Christchurch Meat Company officials met their demands. The firm agreed to pay 1s 3d an hour ordinary and 1s 6d overtime, higher than the local rate and aligned with northern awards. No broader strike was suspected.
At the Greymouth funeral of Joseph Petrie yesterday afternoon two carriages bore 150 wreaths while coffins were carried on the Fire Brigade carriage. Archdeacon York led the Anglican service at the church graveyard as the battalion and citizens joined in the Dead March along the nearly mile long procession.
Fred Percy Pilcher, who pleaded guilty to altering a cheque from £1 10s to £10 10s, admitted a second forgery changing £1 12s 6d to £4 1s 6d and was committed for sentence. A separate charge of stealing £10 was adjourned to Wednesday.
News from Hobart and Dunedin report a minor mishap on the steamer Matai. The Matai will dock in Melbourne to transfer cargo and passengers to the Tarawera. The Union Company says the incident is slight and will not affect Tarawera’s schedule.
The Supreme Court of Victoria endorses Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as safe and effective for colds fevers and throat and lung troubles. It promotes its use as a mouth wash for dental health and skin products for cosmetic care. Ashburton stockists announce BR D Johnston opening new materials for the season.
Viscount Esher declines joining the Maritime League Council in a January 22, 1908 letter, saying a public Navy inquiry signals loss of confidence in the Admiralty. He cites lack of naval authority among signatories and defends Fisher’s reforms, asserting Britain’s empire rests on a strong navy.
The article details the papal wardrobe, costs, and care at the Vatican. It notes annual spending on garments and textiles, the all-female embroidery workforce, the chamberlain’s guardianship of jewels, and periodic gifts from Catholic princesses. It contrasts daily white robes with ornate state attire rich in fur, lace, and gems. The Pope’s frugality is acknowledged as he adapts with ink-stained gowns and sleeve protectors.
Wellington meetings will review the Tongariro National Park boundaries after a corrected area increases from 140000 to nearly 300000 acres. Hon R McNab aims to boost tourism with the Main Trunk Railway nearby and a botanical report by Dr Cockayne to appear in popular form. Parliament may define new park limits and acquire adjacent improved land.
Father Bernard Vaughan urges that Charles Vaughan and Miss F Lister Kaye begin a sacramental marriage guiding Church and State. He extols unity, self sacrifice, and fidelity, urging devotion to faith England and family, with prayers for many children and lifelong loyalty to tradition.
Workmen at Ulster Furnishing Company York Street Belfast found a mahogany log containing a clear image of a deer and a larger running animal. Likely formed by a lightning strike long ago the fossil-like photograph is displayed in the shop window awaiting possible museum transfer.
Testimonial from F N Black of Wills Street Ashburton claims backache and kidney pain from an old injury were cured by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after trying various remedies. Mrs Black notes the husband remained well for six years, urging readers to seek the remedy and buy from Foster McClellan Co or local chemists at the stated prices.
A fragment mentions unclaimed sovereigns and a distribution related to exchange, but the text is garbled and does not provide clear names, dates, or actions.
To let Tew Cottage of five rooms conveniently situated in William Street. Just received Dent’s Famous Gloves in kid deer and reindeer, lined and unlined. Every pair warranted. Also fabric gloves in all sizes and makes.
Listings describe 14 074 acres of sheep and cattle country with a strong homestead and buildings priced at 2a per acre and stock valued. Additional properties include 1960 acres carrying two sheep per acre with two homesteads priced 415000, 7051 acres for £87500, and 1 1 p acres with new buildings, rent 3s 4d per acre, goodwill £6 per acre. Qevereux, King & Co Christchurch listing.
Notices announce Mr A H Field appointed agent for Ashburton replacing retiring R Alcon. The firm, associated with Marine Fidelity Guarantee and Mortgage Indemnity, offers lowest current rates with details on application. Mr A H Wield is named as coal merchant contact in West Street Ashburton. A Manning is Canterbury manager.
An old advertisement extols WR Robinson's patent groats as the finest gruel, claiming it surpasses ordinary cat meal for taste and health benefits. It urges readers to “return home chilly” and have a wife prepare the nourishing, warming mix, praised by medical authorities.
Permanently removes hair from the face neck and arms without injury to delicate skin. Price 43 6d. Sold by H E Bonnington Chemist Ashburton or Mrs Hemsley Burnet Hair Specialist 46 George Street Bunedin.
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