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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
2
A business notice extols a cash discount program using a National Cash Register. It claims about 90 percent of discount tickets are returned as value for any goods, and emphasizes tickets are equivalent to hard cash with full value and courtesy. The text references one shilling discount and up to one third pound in customer selections.
Winter sewing is in full swing as shoppers seek warm garments. Underwear importance is highlighted with options like Flannel and Flannelette and Hefford’s stores promise easy buying.
In Timaru on May 13 unionists at work the steamer John after lunch. One non unionist asked and four of the five quit. the fifth stayed to work claiming need for money. Free men filled the vacated posts. Kia Ora due soon raises question of union participation. Both freezing works are manned to season. some unionist butchers have gone elsewhere.
The conciliation court settled terms for Auckland brewery workers led by the leading cellar hand at £2 15s 8d weekly for 46 hours. Hancock and Co Campbell Ehrenfried and the Great Northern Co offered not less than £3 weekly. Brewhouse and malt house staff gain increases, overtime and holiday pay set out with new hourly rates and Sunday rates.
The Ashburton branch of the Church of England Men’s Society met last evening led by Rev. J R Burgin. It reported 42 members on its roll and a credit balance. Officers elected include President the vicar, Secretary Mrs B Osborn, Assistant Secretary James Williams, Treasurer F Pritchard, with a committee and delegates to the Ashburton Federation.
The Indrabarah lies near a large sand bank offshore with rollers breaking over the ship. Captain Daniels arrives with tow gear ready for a Saturday attempt to refloat her as the crew, signaling from shore, struggles to land provisions and water.
In Dunedin on May 14, employers led by F J Silivan and the Uneeda Trawling Company filed for a hearing by the Council of Conciliation in a dispute with the Dunnedin Trawlers Union. A similar February move led to an agreement, later struck out at Arbitration Court. The union then requested dismissal. now the employers seek to convert terms of the agreement into an award. A re hearing is set for June 12.
The Dunedin journeymen plumbers election under the Plumbers Registration Act 1912 concluded with Mr Clark of Auckland winning by a substantial majority. Four candidates contested the ballot with Hon. J. T. Paul serving as returning officer.
Auckland May 14 The return of the Hon. J Allen by the Makura on June will be celebrated by a public gathering in the Town Hall. A citizens committee will visit the Mayor to seek his cooperation. The Prime Minister will come to Auckland to meet colleagues. A big Territorial parade on the King's Birthday may urge Mr Allen to attend as Minister of Defence.
Joseph Brookes a seaman charged with stealing drapery from the steamer Navua made a bold claim at Police Court. He said union company officers should supervise holds to deter pillage, warning that if sailors reported theft they faced punishment. He received one month’s hard labour from the magistrate.
W Halliday formerly of Hotel Metropole Akaroa announces purchase of the Chertsey Hotel from Mr E P March and hopes for similar patronage from Chertsey and surrounding districts.
A clipped vintage ad touts sign writing and decorating talents including house painting paper hanging picture framing and stencil options offered by The Latent Wall Papers Picture Mdaleeia. The notice suggests a ready mix of craft services to suit interior design needs.
Massey says he has prepared bills for the coming session including an amendment to the Land Act. Land settlement expands with new estates and several more ready for closer settlement. Cabinet meetings are hard to arrange due to ministerial duties. Legislative Council appointments likely wait for Parliament opening. Governor's Speech may announce appointments.
Health Department officer Dr Monk who arrived from Auckland examined two Mangakahia natives and determined the illness is chicken pox not small pox. The patients are recovering.
The user reports a knee injury caused by a horse on the lines. They credit Chamberlain's Pain Balm with rapid relief, stating they could not stand for hours but recovered after one application. The note requests availability from chemists and storekeepers.
Milk vendors in Wallington met last night and decided to raise the price during June July and August from 4d to 5d per quart. The move follows farmers notifying retailers of higher costs due to increased production and cow feeding expenses.
Mrs N J Johnston of Little River New Zealand credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing her two sons Leonard and Tom after severe colds and bronchitis. She reports marked improvement after the first bottle and complete cure after the second. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
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