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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
A brief listing of upcoming sales and notices including weekly produce and poultry at the Farmers' Co operatives Association, Henry Stephenson's marts, a motor cars sale at arcade, a horse sale, Wakanni land sale in Arcade, and a clearing sale at Winslow.
The excerpt questions how much freedom should be granted to children who will become tomorrow's adults, arguing that a liberal upbringing may conflict with state welfare. It explores the tension between personal liberty and societal responsibility in a historical context.
Wellington reports that Levin and Co sold the 269 ton coastal steamer to the Government for use as a coal hulk. Other notices include a Citizens Carnival fund reaching £1850, the end of current stamps, rising oat meal prices to £14 10s a ton, and various local items from Dunedin to Auckland.
The article surveys Lady Plunket's views on lax youth freedoms in New Zealand under Governor Lord Plunket. It notes rising juvenile theft and vagabondage, cites Wanganui burg12ary cases where youths aged 16 were stealing after night-school, and urges stronger parental supervision and limits on idle hours to protect public welfare.
Grace of HLMS, nephew of Mrs Day, noted. J W Joyné to represent New Zealand University at the International Historical Congress. King’s audience with Archbishop of Sydney reported. Mount Hutt Road Board elected Mr W Morgan as chairman for the new term. Lames McDonald fined £5 1d for sly grog selling on Sunday. Rev Samuel Lowry, Methodist Conference president, travels south. Rev W H Triggs of Victoria also aboard. Prime Minister W P Massey arrives Christchurch for officers ball. joins St H Rhodes to Rangiora for local celebrations.
A poetic ad lyric describes a maiden's eye and blush, then warns a deadly cough can spoil them. It promotes Woods's Great Peppermint Cure as the remedy to restore bright smiles and rosy lips.
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