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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
2
A property on Peter Street recently occupied by Mr Robert Alcorn features gas and both hot and cold water supply. The dwelling includes a capital warden, a stable and hay shed attached.
The Victoria Hotel in Dunedin invites tenders by noon on Monday January 10 1910 for a three year lease starting March 15 1910 of the licensed premises at Cumberland and St Andrew Streets currently occupied by J Gardiner. Tenders must state offer rent and be endorsed Tenders for Lease of Victoria Hotel.
Road notices advertise cocksfoot and gorse grub bids on South Road to be closed at noon Monday 13 December. Details available at the office by LL Oxley clerk. Bids due by 4 am Friday 10 December for cutting grass along the roads and unlawful cutting without permit will be prosecuted. A A Looks clerk Wongbeach Road Board.
Matins and Holy Communion at 8.50 p.m. and Baptistis at 6.30 p.m. Even song listed for Stephen's Church Team.
A wide set of districts including Hinds and Tongbeach forms a developing dairying drive led by Mr John Biges. The plan envisions a closer settlement and a central Ashburton creamery with many creameries, benefiting both town and country through organized effort and a Dairy Development League.
Thirty swims for half-a-crown becomes the rule for holders of monthly tickets at Wellington municipal baths to curb misuse of pass- through access. The piece also notes Ashburton community observations from crops to local dairy prospects.
The Fyvie estate settlement lists five sections for closer settlement under renewable leases. Section 1 block 6 to Arthur Robinson of Carew covers 272 acres 97 perches at £351 10s half yearly with eight applicants. Section 2 block 6 spans 260 acres at £30 7s 6d with ten applicants James Leslie Scott of Ashburton. Section 3 block 6 of 830 acres 2 roods 8 perches rents £98 5s with seven applicants Mrs Maggio A Kelso of Spreydon. Section 4 block 10 375 acres 1 rood 5 perches rents £51 53 17 applications Walter Morrin of Temuka. Section 5 block 10 845 acres 1 rood 11 perches rents £48 7s 6d with sixteen applicants William Piett of Moeraki.
Acceptances declared for the Ashburton Trotting Club summer meeting on December 8 show strong entries across eight handicaps and two harness races. Notable horses include Maori Child Electrocuta and Red Child, with races set at the new Ashburton course to yield an engaging program.
The Musical Blacks company plans two concerts at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton on December 9 and 10. It will be their farewell appearance as the family intends retirement next year. The troupe tours the Commonwealth and South Sea islands, aided by Harry Spencer and Herbert Carroll. The show includes 16 000 candle power cinema, with latest world subjects. Prices are 2s and 1s, with 6d extra for reserved seats at H A Gates music warehouse.
Seventeen officials attended the Ashburton Primitive Methodist Church gathering with Rev. R J Liddell in the chair. A report from the Temuka District Synod praised Canterbury stations and delegates were elected for the Timaru conference.
Advertises Talbot cars as highly reliable with low fuel use after New Zealand trials. States availability of English or French models and a price from £825. Invites readers to join a trial run with R. D. Johnston in Burnett Street.
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