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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 06, 1913

Page

3

New Zealand Parliament Debates Naval Defence and Public Works

Wellington reports a lengthy parliamentary session with divisions over the Naval Defence Bill and Police Offences Bill. Emphasis on naval policy, subsidies, and plans for a Bristol cruiser. extensive criticism of public works expenditure, railway priorities, and road programs. The House adjourned after passing Estimates totaling over £8 million and will reconvene Monday.

F. H. D. Bell Admiralty Joseph Ward J. Rigg Imperial Navy C. H. Mills RB. A. Loughnan W. C.F. Carncross Hox Wiliam Hart-Jones England Canada South Africa China Seas Pacific New Zealand J. Barr T- Paul J. B. Callan BR. A. Loughnan K. Earnshaw Dominion Bell Nerval

Wellington House Debates Public Works Funds Transfer

Wellington December 6 The House debated the Public Works Statement. Sir Joseph Ward questioned the opening paragraph and asked how much of the £675,000 Consolidated Fund transfer would be allocated to Public Works. James Allen acknowledged the concern, with Ward pressing for clarity.

Joseph W. Hieser James Allen Consolidated Public Works Fund Joseph Ward London W. D MacDonald A. K. Newman J. Colvin Fle Peares Forbes My Anderson Clyde Hasea James Carroll Gisborne Wellington Coates Hanan Russell Otago Central W. EF. Massey South Island Witty Bradney Atmore Mander Ell Rands Department Public Works Department Cae Ee Sir Joseph Consolidated Fund Public Works

Inventors urged to write for free guidance in Christchurch

A compact advert encourages inventors to request a complimentary book titled Advice to Inventors. It claims valuable article ideas and improvements are needed. Workers are directed to Henry Hughes, Ltd. at Dominick Buildings Cathedral Square Christchurch.

Henry Hughes, Ltd Dominick Buildings Cathedral Christchurch

The Invincible Swift Sets Speed Records in New Zealand

The Swift bicycle brand claims the Otago Blue Ribbon Championship and the flying mile record with George Wallace and Harry Gibson credited. Racing men are invited to trade in old mounts for Swift machines with large allowances offered.

Swift Otago George Wallace New Zealand Harry Gibson The Canterbury A. George A. Swift

Foley China opens new showroom with varied shapes

Foley China announces a new display of delicate pottery pieces featuring a wide variety of shapes and fine coloring. The note emphasizes high quality in design and craftsmanship to attract shoppers.

Famous Swift's deposit buys weekly subscription item

A fragment states that a deposit and five shillings weekly price secures one of the famous Swift's items. No further details or context are given in readable text.

Swift

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