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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
2
The note discusses a cash discount system titled Cash Discount One Shilling, emphasizing no exception to the policy and its relation to goods of Cus. The text outlines how discounts apply to purchases and the importance of consistent pricing across all items.
The advert promotes Tailor made Suits by H. and E. Craighead noted for smart cut and fit. It also touts hot water bags new brushes overcoats macintosh hydratites oil coats and heavy undergarments. New borasalino hats caps rugs blankets and more with exchange services and a guarantee.
A Thur rally in Bar ing Square Chin ee marked the Methodist Union event with Rev B Lawry presiding. Mrs Williams urged funding to establish a South Island orphanage in Christ Church, seeking £500 a year and a start on a rented home while a permanent building is planned.
The Provincian Conference of Farmers' Union in Auckland adopted remits urging government led road construction funded from Crown land revenue and a progressive light railway policy. It backed private rail work on Belgian lines, called abolition of unfair extra freights on imported goods, and urged land tax reform to equalize burdens with income tax.
Visitors to Lyttelton faced a cold southerly sky as the New Zealand prepared to sail to Akaroa. About 50 to 60 Woodside and Outram School pupils plus 30 Dunedin children toured the warship, while an official party including Hislop and Lane observed. A dance on board succeeded, and a Christchurch special train carried guests who departed after 1 o'clock.
Captain Halsey expresses gratitude for Canterbury hospitality as the ship departs Lyttelton Harbour. He says the reception will not be forgotten and bids farewell with warm regards from New Zealand.
The memorable visit of H M New Zealand ends this morning after nine days as the central figure of the port and South Island. About 133,000 visitors, many schoolchildren, toured the warship during the stay. Since leaving Portsmouth in February the ship has drawn nearly half a million visitors, with a quarter boarding from Lyttelton. Total visitors reach 479,206 and Lyttelton's record may not be surpassed.
An aged solicitation-style advertisement claims Hean's Essence allows households to make cough remedies at home for under threepence per eight bottles. It cites testimonials from New Zealand readers praising cost savings and easy preparation, encouraging purchase from H. E. Bonnington and general chemists while noting post-free direct orders.
Wellington May 22 The Defence Department requests clarifying the first competitive examination date after newspapers published 1 as 1924. the author fixes July 1018 as the correct date.
An 19th century ad urges taking Woods's Poppermint Cure for influenza. It claims strong relief with no foils and lists price as 2 shillings 6d and a 64 dose count.
Local drapers advertise Ladies Warner Corsetes claiming comfort guarantee and shape retaining bones that resist rust and tearing. Boxed sales pitch urges immediate orders dated 185.
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