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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

8

Ashburton Presbytery Opens New Year with Appointments

The Ashburton Presbytery met and elected Rev G K Aitken moderator for the year. They consider appointing N Rogers to Hinds Home Mission and plan Wakanui visitation. Representatives Aitken and Oakley were named to govern Presbyterian Boys’ College in Christ Church. The Christchurch congregation offers its buildings for educational use and the Waimington charge will be renamed Tintnrd-Wiemington.

Ashburton Presbytery Prescot Messrs G K. Aitken W. C. Blair G. Miller W. T. Todd J. Shaw T. Taylor G. K. Aitken W. Marshall N. Rogers Hinds Home Ashburton Wa Wakanui A. TT Thompson Christchurch Ashburton Bav William Oakley Rs. ‘Andrew's Wiemington

Tinwald WCTU social awards temperance essay prizes

The Tinwald WCTU held a social afternoon in Tinwald Hall on December 7 to present prizes to schoolchildren from the temperance essay competition. Mrs Stevenson chaired with Mrs Watson and Mrs Hill on the platform. Prizes totaling many were announced for numerous students, including youngest winner Eric Finp good and Rory Luxton, and the event closed with the National Anthem.

Tinwald W.C.T.0 Tinwald Hall Stevenson Ald Watson Hill Ashburton Union Agerton Lill Tinwald W.C.T.U Tinwald W.ceuetu Mer Ferriman G. Clark Sid. Vo Viiv Edgar Biddick Jessia Brown Gordon. Carroll Fanny. Bayliss Charles O' Keefe Garnet Wilson George’ Grice Warry Kircher Grace Doyle D. Colville Olive Johns Eva Simpson Lanen Mushet John Lowery B. Colville Eric Finpgood Rory Luxton Hag

Church advertising sparks debate on modern mission strategy

The National Mission of Repentance and the Church of England consider advertising to reach the public while limiting exposure and relying on print media. Bishop Perring of Willesden recalls medieval news carriers and urges using newspapers to spread Christianity amid wartime opportunities.

Church of England Perring Wwllesden Oroga

High Water at Mouth of Ash Bunton and Rakata Rivers

Flooding traced to high water levels at the mouths of the Ash Bunton and Rakata rivers. Authorities warn of rising tides and potential overflow affecting nearby settlements and low-lying roads. No injuries reported. crews monitor drainage and issue advisories.

Ashbunton Rakata

Complete Clearing Sale At Westerfield Farm

A New Zealand Farmers Co operative sale on December 21 1916 at Westerfield to dispose of W B Simmons farm assets. Livestock includes 230 sheep several draught horses and mares, dairy cows and calves, plus a vast array of farm implements, tools, equipment, harnesses and household goods. Auctioneers note high quality stock and all items to the highest bidder.

New Zealand Simmons Nev

Land and General Commandeering of Woot Crip

A brief outline of the situation is offered for information and the hope to engage further with the subject clip. The text signals general remarks and an intention to deal with the clip in future discussions.

Woot Crip

Long-felt Want Supplied By Local Initiative

A long-felt want is being supplied by a local initiative that matches community needs with available resources. Volunteers coordinate distribution and monitor impact to ensure steady access for residents.

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