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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
4
A notice lists a coal and firewood merchant offering bookkeeping for tradesmen and farmers, estate agency and tax compiling, stock of Kingo Tea, and agency for Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Public notice announces Mr A H FHGLD appointed agent for Ashburton replacing Mr March due to retirement. Mr R Alcor resigns from the list. Company offers Fire Marine Fidelity Guarantee and Mortgage Indemnity risks at low rates. Inquiries to A H Tield coal merchant West Street Ashburton.
A dealer announces a new stock of golf materials offered at city prices. The note presents the launch as a first class inventory for sale to local customers.
LADIES WINTER BLOUSES in latest designs priced at 3a 1ld to 5¢ 6d the pair. LADIES FUR NECKLETS and UNDERDRESSES offer 6a 6d to 42s each. LADIES DRESSING GOWNS, PLANNEL CLOTHS, UNDERCLOTHING, HOSIERY and FLANNELS in stock. Large selection of MEN'S MERCERY and CLOTHING. prices described as bedrock. Inspect our stocks for best value.
The parishioners of St Stephen’s Anglican Church gathered in the parish school room for their annual meeting led by Rev. E Whitehouse. The report noted good attendance, growth in Sunday schools, and the church’s financial position despite deficits. Members discussed making all seats free, purchasing a pipe organ, and seeking ecclesiastical franchise for women.
Closer Settlement Hastings reports the Minister for Lands will open Crown lands at Waimarama in small parcels as survey work ends. A 5000 acre lease held by one person is under statutory government control with possible action to be advised, and a proposal for a watering place at Waimarama is noted.
Hampstead Town Board discusses delaying agreement with County Council over races and water shutoffs. They plan newspaper adverts, call tenders for shingling, and approve road work up to £8 with reservations. Foreman to report on unregistered dogs and tree overhang affecting roads.
A correspondent urges harsher penalties for railway drunkenness and supports separate compartments for mothers and children. The writer doubts the Railways Department will adopt such measures or move toward the proposed reforms.
An announcement states that late Timara J2ryan M TM has taken over the confectionery and dining room business previously run by Mrs Hughes at Burnett Street. Hot dinners are a specialty with summer drinks always in stock.
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