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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
7
A Tinwald ratepayer objects to the Town Board taking over railway drain maintenance from the Railway Department. He argues the department has long handled cleaning since the railway’s construction, and that funding should not shift to rates. He urges better use of funds for footpaths amid poor weather. May 18, 1913.
Secretary W Moyle of the Canterbury Rugby Football League thanks Ashburton for considering the League code. He notes a committee favors Rugby Union, but offers an exhibition match on June 3 if a suitable ground and entertainment are provided, with a closing offer open until the coming Saturday.
At Addington yards Christchurch May 13 large entries of stock showed fat sheep and lambs higher than last week with store sheep steady to easier. Fat cattle softer and fat pigs improved. For fat lambs prices varied but near last week's rates. store sheep mainly ewes and lambs. sheep prices edged down for ewes while lambs held. Pigs showed improved demand with varied store and fat prices.
The Implements Committee reports progress inviting firms to exhibit at the Canterbury A and P Association Jubilee Show. It proposes space charges cut from 2s to 1s per foot front by 50 ft depth and offers two gold medals and four silver medals for competition. The Jubilee Show is set for November 12 13 and 14.
A magisterial inquiry is set for May 26 into the late Timaru mayoral election. Petitioners allege only 28 valid votes separated the top two candidates, claim 42 informal ballots were misclassified, that some voters were denied papers, and that improper influence occurred at certain booths.
The Wathi mine shows improved prospects with stronger Empire and Royal lodes at the bottom level. A new vein labeled Par able has been discovered, enhancing potential value. Overall lode value and strength are maintained.
An advertisement highlights rust free corsets with flexible waist above the hip for comfort and figure elegance. The piece cites fashion notes from a Wellington Post London correspondent dated April 4. It also mentions the New Zealand Shipping Company selling the steamer Wakanui to Blue Star Line, renamed Bradmount, a 5824 ton steel screw built in 1889. Henry Hughes Ltd offers an inventors booklet and patent services with Christchurch contact.
Burnside cattle yarded 170 head with poor competition and lower prices than last week. Best bullocks £1 10s to £11 10s. extra show £14 10s. best cows £7 to £8 5s. Sheep 2075 penned, prices mostly near last week. best wethers 24s 6d to 27s. fat lambs 21s to 23s. pigs yarded with fair to good prices.
A testimonial extols Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment as ideal for strains bruises and sprains. E A Lang of Arncliffe notes quick relief after bruises overstrain and a horse kick and praises its value for athletes and skaters. Available from chemists or by post for 26 6d per bottle from The W H Comstock Co Ltd Wellington N2.
A testimonial style ad urges readers to buy Baxter's Lung Preserver to cure coughs and chest weakness. It claims a single bottle costs 1s 10d and will heal lung tissues and strengthen the body.
Classified sale note for motor exchange service and Great Stock taking Sale at Fletcher Bros. offering China Candle Sticks 54d, Black Handle Knives, Boys Watches, Tea Infusers 3d, Tea Strainers 1d, Pepper Pots 1d, Soap Dishes 6d, Shaving Mugs from 6d. Christchurch.
A rural and town property listing offers a range of leases and holdings suitable for dairying and small farms. Details available upon request, with potential financial assistance arranged if needed.
An advertisement from Hotningtons Pharmacy 629 promotes C.C.Q. cures Eke and promises relief for chapped cracked hands as frosts arrive.
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