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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 12, 1913

Page

4

Mayoral Elections Face Debate Over City Leadership

The government’s proposal to shift mayoral selection from council to popular vote draws broad opposition. Critics argue experienced local leaders, not elections by councillors, best serve ratepayers. They warn reform could unsettle traditions and sacrifice sound enactments for platform pledges.

Zany New Zealand

Theatre Royal row on free speech and Mr Mackie

The piece condemns Mr Mackie for prior disturbances at the Theatre Royal and rails against misused opinions in a debate on fair play. It notes edits to suppress ill-judged sentences and mocks attempts to twist another paper’s report to fit a book.

Theatre Royal J. Harper Mackie Christchurch

Ashburton letters clash over civic values and events

A long Canberra style column reports on Ashburton public debate, policing plans, railway disputes, local sports, school improvements, and a flood of varied notices. It notes government police hikes, creek water levels, bazaar sheds, and a creamery proposal plus local crime and births headlines.

Ashburton sportsmen net near 100 hares on Rangitata plains

A party of twelve Ashburton sportsmen killed about 100 hares on the Rangitata Plains last weekend. Hares sold for 25 4d per pair to an export buyer as fat stock is scarce. Nearby buyers sought beasts for retail butchers.

Hanith Melbourne Burvittt Commonwealth Victoria Department For Hawthorn Barvitt Demann Australian Whaling Company New South Wales Hasle New Zealand Australia Antarctic Company Has’ Fone Ashburton Rangitata Plains

General Sir O' Moore Creagh to Command in India Next Spring

General Sir O Moore Creagh is named to take command in India next spring. The appointment confirms Creagh’s role as senior officer overseeing British forces in the region.

O’ Moore Creagh India

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