Correspondent critiques on unemployed meeting in Ashton
A letter urges caution over political manipulation of unemployed aid gatherings in Ashton. It defends Mr Gobbe's role and the mayor's involvement, questions the scale of the rally, and notes a Salvation Army soup kitchen outcome while praising civic responsibility and transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Gobbe
Asbiunton
Ali Gabbe
Salvation Army
Yes
Mavror
Ray
Gohbe
Hampstead School Committee Meets Passes Payments
Hampstead School Committee met last evening with members W Thompson S Thompson F Ferriman G W Andrews W Strange and D Beaumont present. The Board of Education sent £6 5s for the swimming class 1907 8 and the instructor was paid. The pupil teacher Miss Florrie Ei Smith received probationary engagement confirmation. Trees will be planted after the exam, and repairs were discussed. Accounts totaling £868 were approved. Minor matters were referred to the Visiting Committee. The chairman may promote a concert for the school prize fund and report next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Mecars W. Thompson
S. Thompson
F. Ferriman
G. W. Andrews
W. Strange
D. Beaumont
Board of Education
Board of
Edvocation
Florrie Ei. Smith
Mount Hutt Road Board Seeks Repairs and By law Talks
The Mount Hutt Road Board met with chair W J Dickie and members present. They resolved to purchase a portable whare for repair crews and wire fencing at Rakala Gorge. A Ferens road petition asked for dimpling. The clerk to report on River road and other district roads. Dr Finch, health officer, to meet on the 13th in Methven about proposed by laws. Accounts totaling £65 4s 4d approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hutt Road Board
Fessrs
W. J. Dickie
W. Morgan
A. Orr
A. Murray
Air
A. Lock
Rakala Gorge
Springfield Old Homestead
Bland’s Corner
Ferens’s
River Road
Highbank
Carwar
Mora’s Road
Lyndhiest Road
Finch
Methven
Gold and Silver Exports Rise in New Zealand
Wellington reports seven month gold exports total 207,037 ounces valued at £1,175,524 up from last year by 17,201 ounces and £6,290. July saw 3,220 ounces valued at £167,554 exported versus 52,966 ounces valued at £219,809 last July. Silver exports reached 119,492 ounces worth £12,077 versus 116,741 ounces worth £11,288 the previous July.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Wheat as an industry in New Zealand faces decline in sowing
The Dominion reports New Zealanders show reluctance to grow wheat with ten-year acreage drops. Population rose to a million while wheat output fell to 5,567,139 bushels, risking bread shortages without imports. Comparisons with Britain, labor needs, soil impact, and future area projections are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
New Zealand
Great Britain
Tun Chamtrioa i
Britain
New Zenland
Australia
Dominion
Parliament notes pass of Archbishop of Wellington bill
The House met at 2.80 p.m. and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Wellington Empowering Bill passed at third reading. Several bills were read first time and introduced. The Premier advised adjournment until 2.80 p.m. on August 18. The death of Hon. H. Feldwick was noted with condolences and the House adjourned to 2.30 p.m. the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Feldwick
H. Treldwick
Southland
Massey
Willian Steward
Messrs
Hanan
Hornsby
Municipal Employees Superannuation Scheme Debated at Conference
Delegates discussed a model Bill for a self supporting superannuation fund for New Zealand municipal staff. The scheme would be funded solely by employee contributions at 4 percent interest, with pensions of sixtieths of salary and no back service. Costs for staff and older workers were estimated, and views varied on aligning with or delaying government legislation.
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Wellington
T. T. Martin
Leslie
Municipal Association of New Zealand
Martin
Sesson
Gisborne
My Lysnar
J. P. Luke
Dasent
Karori
Splendid Dwelling and Nearby Farmland for Sale
J B Christian licensed land broker offers a near new six room dwelling on Cameron Street West with outbuildings and water, close to the Post Office. Also for sale Waikanui Road property with 3 acre land, garden, and an adjoining 4 acre with annual rental of £2. Easy terms available for both properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Street
Waikanui
Wills Street West
T. Bullock
ASO
Matson and CO
Madden Selected to Run Ashburton Pastry and Restaurant
Electors of Ashburton County announce Mr Madden has been chosen to operate a high-class pastry cook and confectioner business with a restaurant and tea room. Premises are the former H M Bushell shop in East Street, recently renovated with updated furnishings to suit modern patron comfort.
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A. H. Faeld
Ashburton
R Ahern
Slat March Inst
Fidelity
A. H. Pield
West Street
A. Manning
Canterbury
UBLIC
Madden
H. M. Bushell
East Street
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A. H. Fleld
Kant
Standard Fire and
Aia Insurance Company
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
Mutual Provident Society
James Pipe
Avent
Christchurch
H. A. Flower
Lane’s
Webb
Chesterfield
Craighead & Co., Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailors and Mercers
Mote & GG
Mellon Moate & Cos Prize
Nelson Moate & Go
Ceylon
Tasmania
T. Grooks
District
W. Pickles
N.Z. Express Company
Rss
Ghas
Thomas
ART Needleworks
Correspeadenge
Patriot
Hampstead School Committee
Ned
Dil Sbi
Boca
Manchester Bros
Lowrie
South Canterbury
North Otago
Parliament OF
House OF Representatives
Chemiate
Peps Pastille Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
J. B. Christian
Arcade
Bookham
Boots
Shoes
Somerset Buildings
Rand and Machine
John Orr & Co
al As
Robinson’s Patent Groats
Hells
West Sirelt
Ates
Oatmeal
Proprietors
Steve Madden
Drag Company
Totty
R. Totty
Burnett Street
Ilworth
Arperter
Éape
Tancred Street
Devereux, King & Co., Ltd
Lichfield Street
Marnuufacturers
T. Young
Ulster Boot Stores
Ust
Ior
A. Wilein
Cash Butcher
G. H. Buchanan
Maude and Harmar
R. Kennedy
Burnett &J
W R. Thos. HY. Ellott
St Ashburton
A. H. Field
MeEllio
D. Thomas
H. G. Barrett
Barnett Street
Atalanta
Edison Records
Neophones
Neophone Records
Columbia Disc Records
Gates & GO
T. Turtill
Burnet Street
Lala
Methven District
Ironmongery
Walter Pickles
Goker
Harry Thompson
Abbey
Glimt
Mua Tucker
R. Shattock
East Street Butchery
Ash. Burton
Ana
B. Fry
Dunedin
Kozie
7Th Inne
Nubio
Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Cox Sirens
Grand Combination
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
LGM
Poueils
English Academica
Moore Street
Lee
Cox Street
Jones's Tead
Saunders
Railway Station
H. Matson and CO
H. Matson & Co
Ashburton Farms
AGRES
H. Matson
Matson
ANT. CO
A . Matson and CO
Au Land
H. M
IS. Kirkpatrick & CO
Nelson
Abermain Coal
Abermain Colliery Co., .Ltd
Thos
Hereford Street
Thomas Hancox
Robert Ball
Burnatt Street
Ashburtes
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