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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
4
A liquidation sale offers £3500 of remaining stock in clothing boots and shoes millinery and drapery at bargain prices over two to three weeks. Since opening about £1500 of goods sold and £5000 on opening day, with many lines cleared and others to follow. Read prices then act final clearance on coats costumes hats and footwear with substantial reductions across ladies children and mens wear.
A correspondence line states the publication does not hold itself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. It emphasizes the personal nature of readers’ letters and the editorial separation from contributor views.
A letter to the editor criticizes both sides of the No License movement praising temperance while accusing leaders of hypocrisy. It cites Ashburton Prohibition demonstrations, local licensing history, and recent votes restoring licenses. The writer alleges opportunism among movement leaders and notes the mayor’s uncertain leadership role.
The Auckland case ties John Langford Crump to the late Dr Crump by kinship and a claimed £40,000 fortune. Crump, described as eccentric and roving, faced charges after years of dispute over the will and family matters. He toured mines and seas, with letters from Auckland and Home influencing perceptions. One son from Crump’s wife’s prior marriage survived.
The New South Wales Rugby Union Council tonight passed a resolution expressing hearty appreciation for New Zealand Rugby Union action on a suggested professional team visit to England and stating such action is in the best interests of the game.
Wellington reports South Island picks to face North Island on June 3 at Christ Church. Backs named Turtill Deans Booth Fryer Eckhold Burns Dansey. Forwards Hughes Carlton Casey Paton Johnston Wade Dennehy. Sixteen names listed. southern selectors must choose who retires.
In the May 28 criminal sittings, Philip Solomon aged 17 and Louie Solomon aged 24 pleaded guilty to a resulting offense in Leggatt case. Louis fined £4, Philip ordered to abstain for nine months and pay forty shillings and costs.
The Hon J A Millar will deliver a speech to topal soldiers on Uneedey eight and will also open the Winter Ehoweon on the same day. Nab cannot attend. The activities occur in the presence of the Acting-Pe nier'aillgeer and other officials.
Dr Owen reports a Victoria case of illness from counterfeits of a royal claimed volatile extract. Sander and Sons sued for protection. Chief Justice Madden ordered perpetual restraint and costs. A witness said counterfeits caused irritation, underscoring need for scientifically tested products endorsed by genuine firms.
The Ashburton Bowling Club held its annual meeting with 21 members present. President Alf D. Thomas chaired as reports praised the club’s progress while detailing £30 in pavilion and green improvements and £97 from debentures. Membership rose to 32 playing and five honorary members.
Hampstead Town Board held an ordinary meeting with G W Andrews acting as chair in the chairman’s absence. Tenders for Patching street travel reserve were opened with a five year term and three months’ notice.
A Coldstream Road Board meeting at Lowcliffe approved fencing terms for a shin fle pit and thanked John Withell for Assessment Court work. They decided to erect an open shed for feed and tools, arrange repairs to stoves, pursue gorse road work, and sue for rates after June 30. A new rate book was to be prepared and 1907 8 matters advanced. Accounts totaling £240 183 1d were passed and the board adjourned.
A motivational exhortation contrasts plans with deeds. It urges starting today, noting no one is ever fully ready and success is judged by outcomes rather than intentions. The text emphasizes action over lofty but untested plans and urges immediate effort.
The excerpt covers a long strike for an eight hour day from 1807 to 1898, a voyage linking Kaiser Wilhelm II with Caronia by wireless across 1300 miles, milk drinking halls in Germany to boost consumption, early milking machines in Waiuku and Dublin agents, mummy rings on Egyptian tomb finds, Mark Twain adage about advertising, a Virginian newspaper anecdote, and New York school medical inspectors auditing pupils to curb illnesses and aid defects remediation.
An advertisement urges readers to protect skin from cold winds and damp air using Zam-Buk Medicinal Soap. It claims internal and external benefits, improves oil delivery to the skin, and prevents roughness, chilblains, and cold sores through topical action and circulation. The note directs readers to purchase tablets or contact Zam-Buk Manufacturing Co. in Sydney.
Listing of bulk and retail prices for kerosene wax candles sand soap grate polish magnet soap sauce quart bottles tea and coffee from a historical shop catalog. Includes per fin per case and per pound rates with small quantities offered.
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