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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
2
Effective dressing for seed potatoes prevents blight and aids vigor. Farmers can use it on seed wheat to prevent smut and promote healthy growth. Compact guidance urges practical use in gardens and fields.
In March the House of Lords debated a Matrimonial Causes Bill based on the Royal Commission report. Lord Buckmaster urged centralization against delays and pressed for wider grounds and equal treatment in divorce, while archbishops and peers warned it could undermine marriage stability. the vote on a clergy remarriage clause failed 80 to 50.
British scientist Dr. A. P. Thurston reports experiments on wind pressure and velocity around ships funnels showing suction and pressure patterns depend on wind direction. He notes significant horsepower loss from head winds and urges testing of upper superstructure to identify high resistance areas for cleaner high speed vessel designs.
The note urges sufferers to visit the camp canteens to obtain Finenzol a soothing gargle and mouthwash praised as a remedy for coughing and throat irritation at lectures and entertainments.
Real estate listings describe several properties for sale including a four room dwelling with detached kitchen and garden, two acres with chaff house and lease box, a nine acre block with a five room house and electric light, and a two room cottage in Aitken Street. Prices and terms negotiable through Ferriman and Co.
550 acres of clean surface tussock country with about one fifth ploughed and sown in Cocksfoot. Dwelling and numerous outbuildings in good order. Stock includes 2614 sheep 112 cattle and 15 horses. Annual rating 48 pounds. Price 3 pounds 5 shillings per acre. One fourth of purchase money required. Dalgety and Co. Ltd Ashburton Methven Rakala and Mayfield.
New stock arrives including American chocolates at Brotson and Noyle Covers and Tubes. Dunlop and Oceanic tyres and tubes stocked for winter. John Orr and Co Cycle Supplies at East Street, Ashburton promotes renowned brands with rival-free prices.
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