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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
3
An ad touts handmade suits as superior to cheap ready-to-wear options. It claims only skilled makers can deliver true quality and urges customers to seek a “2 Smart, Fashion able, Honestly-built Suit.” It notes a new summer shipment from Britain and invites immediate calls to view selections.
A highly successful Westerfield school concert raised funds for the prize fund. Children performed largely original items including Cat in School and Japanese Fan Song with actions, Three Maids of Leo, Chin chin Chinaman, and A Brave Army. Miss Irvine led several numbers. there was a flag drill and club swinging. Supper followed and dancing concluded a memorable district event.
Christchurch December 6 Public and private interests described by Kennedy Macdonald chairman of the Wellington Harbour Board on a trip to Invercargill. He said Union Steam Ship Company owns controlling interest in the Wellington patent slip, but board members favor preventing private grabs on the foreshore and seek Parliament power to acquire the slip if needed.
Dunedin December 6 trustees of the Otago Benevolent Institution meet to consider solicitor J A Cook's view on the validity of a six-trustee delegate decision. There is no express proxy voting clause. the late election could be invalid if challenged. Three members Talboys Burnett and the Mayor face status questions while proceedings await ministerial guidance.
The Conciliation Board held sessions in Timaru to hear farm labourers dispute testimony. Union member Barrow urged holiday fixes and earlier Saturday knockoff but opposed weekly half day. Farmer Ronald Grant argued against weekly half holidays and favored flexible time off while noting manpower and crop shifts. Board adjourned to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
New Zealand scored two tries and four goals while Rochdale Hornets were shut out on a heavy field. Rochdale pressed often near scoring but could not convert.
The Wanderer visits Rolleston Kirwee Darfield Waddington Sheffield Annat Springfield and Broken River, noting crops oats and kale, stock conditions, drought effects, and early harvests. He praises the Midland line improvements including faster mail service and hopes for tourist gains as the Great Arthur’s Pass tunnel work expands.
A 5 percent discount is extended to all cash buyers. Sugar listed at per SB rates with unclear further details.
A Tinwald resident composed verses for a Friday Tinwald public school concert. Alphabetical stanzas praise and critique local topics from a horse in a race to town governance, public affairs and a county brass band, ending with an invitation to next year’s show.
A large and enthusiastic meeting in Greymouth decided to form a local branch of the National Defence League after an address by Captain McNaught. A strong committee was formed and the branch, already boasting a sizable membership, is expected to be a success.
View shows Pavilion in Domain and Kilmar nock Weeping Willows in back. Includes Fallen Troopers Grigg Memorial and Post Office. Also shows the Residence of the late J. Grigg and six views on one card of Fairfield Freezing Works.
Engineer I W Holmes details railway works on the North Island Main Trunk from Auckland to Marton. Ballast and track laying continue. a 19 mile railhead gap remains between 86 and 92 miles from Marton. Some viaducts near Toa nui and Hapiawhenua advance while Anderson contractors run behind schedule.
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