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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 30, 1921

Page

7

Civil Service cuts considered by Wellington government

August 29 report from Wellington notes an effort to trim Civil Service costs. About 100 permanent staff receive notice, with many temporary clerks also affected. Action rests with the Public Services Commissioner, not a cabinet decision, after winter delay. Departments examine travel excuses and car use for further savings. A petrol leakage inquiry is underway to check for misuse of fuel.

Wellington Public Services

Passenger killed after railway incident at Leoperton Junction

A man named Joseph Fletcher from Linwood Christ Church fell between moving train carriages at Leoperton Junction on Saturday night. He suffered severe leg injuries and died in hospital Sunday morning.

Per Press Association New Plymouth Leo- Perton Junction Joseph Fletcher Linwood Christchirch

Coogan Knocked Down by Fire Brigade Motor at Petone

James Coogan twenty from Greymouth was struck by a fire brigade motor at Petone yesterday and severely injured in the head and leg. Theodore Woodard charged with causing grievous bodily harm was remanded for ten days on bail as his condition remains serious.

Wellington James Coogan Greymouth Petone Theodore Woodard Coogan

Helensville Farmer Crushed by Train, Dies

Peter McKenna, a 57 year old farmer from Helensville, fell under a carriage wheel while alighting at Auckland station at 6 30 last night. Both legs were crushed and he died this morning after being taken to hospital. He was married.

Auckland Peter McKenna Helensville

Auction of heavy draught stock and farm implements

The sale lists 9 draught mares and geldings aged 6 to 8, a 3-year-old unbroken draught filly Spring Cart, numerous harnesses, drills, ploughs, harrows and farm tools. Also listed are engines, chests, washing machines, and household items. The Marr lease has expired, offering absolute sale of stock and implements for farmers seeking quality gear.

N.Z. Loan and Mercantile. Agency ,Co Dalgety and Co., Limited A. F. Marr, Sq McCormick Coulter P D. Duncan Ots Marr

Livestock Auction Notice Including Dairy Cattle and Heifers

A livestock sale lists 35 springing cows and heifers due September, 7 dairy cows just calved, and 22 two year old yearlings. The notice specifies cattle types and readiness for market.

Acres Dromore Cottage Four Rooms and Orchard

Properties listed include a 4 room cottage at Acres Dromore with a good orchard near a school and a low price. Also a 3 acre property with a six room cottage and references to Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Norwich Union Accident and Mortgagees Indemnity Norwich and London Life Assurance.

Rangiora Tatapol Dromore Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Norwich Union Accident and Mortgagees Norwich and London Life Assurance

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