Corruption worry in Ashburton boards raised by readers
Correspondents debate the danger of multiple public posts held by single individuals and the risk of graft from "log rolling." They urge direct public election of appointments, criticism of the R oad to reform local bodies, and call for transparency in the A and P and harbour boards.
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Ashburton
County Council
Charitable Aid Board
Ashburton Borough
Lyttelton Harbour
Yenthman
Lyttelton Harbour Board Towal
Hugo Kriedlander
Priedlander
Hié
Aceasion
A. and P. Association
Echoes of the Election to the Editor
A letter critiques Sir Joseph Ward s remarks on a brewery or depot outside Ashburton limits and questions his stance. It notes Nosworthy s second-ballot victory over Flatman in Selwyn and contrasts prohibition positions, urging clear voting guidance before the election.
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Jace
Joseph Ward
Ashburton
Selwyn
Mr Nosworthy
Mr Flatman
New Zealand
Nosworthy
Flatman
Sir Joseph
RELHOMO Promises Cure for Rheumatic Ailments
Quack claims claim RELHOMO cures rheumatic conditions by removing excess uric acid in the blood. Advertises to chemists and stores with prices of 25 6d and 4s 6d for the remedy.
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Nataire
Relhomo
Wakanui Road Board Agenda Notes From Saturday Meeting
The Wakanui Road Board held a Saturday session with directors Lindley Allen Doig Doak and Bruce present. They planned inspection of potentially dangerous trees and approved grader use for Hampstead streets after inspection. The board adopted the ranger report, arranged seed harvesting tenders, and authorized payments of £1538 19s.
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Wakanui Road
Messrs Alten
Doig
Partner
Ashburton County Council
Pitzgerald
Hampstead
Department of Lands and Survey
Chertsey U
Blackburn
River Road
Wakanui Township
Chertsey Road
Beach Road
Rule's Road
Upper Ashburton Road Board
Wallabies and Anglo-Welsh Clash Ends With Australian Lead
In London on December 5 the Wallabies defeated Anglo-Welsh 3 goals and 3 tries to 0. The Anglo-Welsh forwards were strong but key outsiders were missing for a county championship match. Halifax beat the Australian League 3 goals 2 tries to 1 goal 2 tries with penalties in the second half from Australian rough play. O Malley was ordered off for deliberate obstruction.
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London
Wallabies
Halifax
O'Malley
New Zealand Amateur Athletics to Form Dominion Executive
Christchurch reports a conference of Otago Southland and Wellington delegates to form a dominion governing body for amateur athletics. Nine delegates attended chaired by A Paape. An executive including Newman McNelly Dawson Colfer Cross Davies Marryall Larkin Pollock was chosen and recognition asked from the Australasia union. The next championship meeting is to be in Southland.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
Otago
Southland
Wellington
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
A. Paape
Dominion
Dy Newman
Messrs
W. Mae- Nelly
J. Dawson
W. Colfex
A. Cross
H. Davies
R. Marryall
FW. W. Larkin
Nimrod Homing Pigeons Return After Voyage
The Nimrod three pigeons sent with a message arrive home at 9 a m on Saturday. The note from F W P Evans says the ship faced frequent sail only travel with good winds and all well. The Nimrod’s position when the pigeon left was 85 miles south of Dunedin and 112 miles off shore. The birds’ return is hailed as a triumph for homing pigeons.
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Nimrod
Lyttelton Times Company
S.y
F. WP. Evans
Dunedin
Fires destroy two College street houses in Wellington
On Saturday night two seven roomed houses on College Street Wellington owned by Mr John Scannall were destroyed by fire. One home was occupied by Mrs Garbate and the other by Mr Charles Perrit both insured in the Commercial Union for 200 and 300 respectively. Contents insurances are uncertain. At 10 15 pm a fire in Kelburne seven roomed house owned by Mr Thomas Lyons and occupied by Mr Albert Byrne caused total loss with no water available. Contents insured in the Manchester office for 200. building not insured.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
College Street
John Scannall
Wanganui
Garbaté
Myr
Charles Perrit
Commercial Union
Pam
Kelburne
Albert Byrne
Thomas Lyons
Manchester
Scriptural Classes in Schools Highlight Oamaru meeting
Oamaru December 4 A prize distribution in the Opera House celebrated public school Scriptural classes. The Mayor chaired as ministers led sessions across three schools. About 400 children sat for exams in a movement that grew from 30 to about 200 schools in four years. The Mayor and Mr J Afitehell lauded the ministers and the work.
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Oamaru
Opera House
Damarm
Dominion
J. Afitehell
Advcation Board
Rheumatic Cure Promoted by TREHEURIO and RHEUMO
An advertisement declares TREHEURIO acts directly on blood to remove rheumatic causes and claims RHEUMO aids rheumatism, gout, lumbago, and sciatica. It notes availability through chemists and stores at 28 6d and ds Bd. os.
Whit the Skindérepiel produced in Methven Town Hall
A large audience applauded the Winsday night performance of The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe led by Miss Alice Campbell and Mr Shephid with a large cast. Proceeds supported Methven Vicarage Fund and Highbank Church Building Fund.
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Methven
Skindérepiel
OL Weinda
Shao
Alice Campbell
Aladdin
Shephid
Marjory Dov
Miss Slob
Miss Minisfetes
Miss Bands
Sinbad
the Sailor
Mr W. Duff
Dorothy Craggletail
Miss J. Duff
Blue Beard
Mr Pritchard
Robinson Creeoe
Mr Westwood
Me G. Duff
Cinderella
Miss Hibbs
Paticence and
Grace
Miss Morgan
Alaba
Alr_ A. Wilson
Goody
Battoi
York
Methven Vicarage Fund
Highbank Church Building Fund
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement in Ashburton Town
A local testimonial details chronic kidney trouble described as backache and disordered secretions. Alexander reports relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, claiming permanent improvement and renewed health. The ad urges purchasing from Foster-McClellan Co with postal options available.
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Bright
Dean
Mo ‘K. Alexander
Hast Belt
Ashburton
Ashburton Drug Car
St. March
Alexander
E Casaney
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
Medical view of the perils of football
A medical analysis notes that dangerous football collisions are intrinsic to the game and worsened by the spirit of play. It urges referees to punish foul play severely with heavy fines and discusses the impracticality of replacing injured players mid match.
Keep-Shape Suits Offered by George Davies Christchurch
A Christchurch advertises made to measure suits by George Davies at prices from £2 5s to £3 3s. It touts the Keep-Shape front preventing back warp, claims cash-only savings, offers sample mail submissions, and guarantees customer satisfaction with a money-back promise.
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George Davies
Christchurchh
London
New York
Davies
New Zealand
Georget Davins
Colombo Street
Christchurch
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