Ashburton School Site Debate Spurs Technical Classes
Correspondence argues for using the Borough School site or a central reserve between Butler's Hotel and Cox's shop for a new technical school. Proponents claim central location, multiple access points, and room for future expansion, while critics challenge the council’s reserves handling.
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H. A. Jones
Friedlander Bros
Jones
Board of Managers
Board of Education
Minister of Education
Technical Board of Managers
High School
Ashburton
Technical Board
Borough Council
Butler's
Cox's Butcher Shop
Cameron and
Havelock Streets
Short Street
Mr. Jones
Education Department
W. H. Coelins
Masterton No-License Petition Likely Adjourned
Due to the serious illness of solicitor C G A Pownall the Masterton No-License petition hearing, set for next Wednesday, will be adjourned. The No-License party reportedly has no objection and the hearing may not resume before early January.
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Masterton
C G. A. Pownall
Mrs Davey Wife of Christchurch MP Dies After Illness
Christchurch December 14 The wife of Mr T. H. Davey MP for Christchurch Mast died this morning after a prolonged illness. The obituary notes she had been ailing for a long time and confirms the family's sorrow.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
T. H. Davey
Davey
Sudden Death in Auckland Bil liard Room
William Harrison died after collapsing in the bil liard room of the Ashford Hotel on Victoria Street in Auckland. The 60 year old single man from Freeman's Bay had been in poor health and was discharged from hospital about two months earlier. He attempted to leave after a rest but collapsed in the passage and died before medical help could arrive.
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Per Prees Association
Auckland
Ashford Hotel
Victoria Street
William Harrison
Freeman’s Bay
Tragedy at Dovedale Moutere cricket match Nelson
On the ground of the Moutere club a collision between players tall and Bhan caused Bhan to lose consciousness. He recovered enough to walk a short distance to a hotel but Ethan then died from brain concussion around 2 am Sunday. The deceased, about 23, was shortly to be married. his fiancée witnessed the accident.
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Nelson
Dovedale
Moutere
Tall
Bhan
Ethan
Brian
Wellington chemists fined for Opium Act breaches
Under the 1907 Consolidated Opium Act eight Wellington chemists were charged with breaches for failing to keep purchase and sale records. Each was fined £1 and costs.
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Wellington
Milkmen Fined For Adulterated Milk Sales
Report says milkmen were fined 40 shillings and costs for selling adulterated milk. Local court cited contamination concerns and upheld penalties, reflecting a crackdown on unsafe dairy practices.
Seven fined for water-front school raid sequel
Wellington reports seven transgressors were each fined £3 plus costs following a raid on a water-front school. A turtle bound for Mr G W Pocock of Westerfield drew attention at Ashburton railway station after arriving there today.
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Wellington
G. W. Pocock
Westerfield
Ashburton
Robbing a Tramway Safe Disappearance Reported
Last evening about £170 in tramway takings disappeared from the municipal tramway receiving office. At 8 80 this morning a clerk found the safe door open with no sign of forced entry and noted the cash missing.
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Wellington
Three acre Wheat Farm With Framed Buildings for Sale
A three-reoiied House on 16 acres in Wheat is offered by National Mortgage & Agency Company of N Z Limited. The property is subdivided into three paddocks with balance in new frames, road all around, one mile from the school and post office. Further particulars from the agency.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited
Chayfcutting
Fowler Traction Engine
Empire Chatfcutter
Andrews
Bevan
New Hut
Clayton and Shuttleworth
Andrews and Beaver
Chertsey
Henry Stephenson
Election Expenses Report For General Election Ballots
Mr W. R B Fiatman incurred expenses of £118 6s 4d for the first ballot and £42 19s 6d for the second ballot. Other candidates have not yet filed their expense lists.
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W. RB. Fiatman
Punefield court fines and mental ity alterations noted
At Punedbin, December 14 Ah Toy was fined 40s and costs for opium smoking. Wardell Sres grocers were fined 20s for employing workmen after hours. As alterations to the mental ity are completed, Lionel will be moved from Lyttelton goal.
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Lionel
Lyttelton
Ashburton Ties Temuka in Season Opener Tennis
Ashburton and Temuka opened the season at Ashburton Domain with Temuka defeating Ashburton 159 games to 141. Men's singles and doubles saw tight battles, with notable wins for Temuka players W Pearce and G N Weilden, and for Ashburton Miss Whitehouse and Miss Guild in several sets.
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Ashburton Domain
Temuka
Ashburton
P. H. Cox
W. Pearce
G. H. Brehanan
G. N. Weilden
A. Rev
Whitehouse
Guild
A. Guild
H. Whitehouse
Miss Guild
Hugo Friedlander
Aliss Scott
Saymour
Alies Gapper
Denshire
Miss Aspinall
M. Smith
Miss Paterson
N. Collins
P. Cox
J. McLeod
W. Pearse
G. A. Buchanan
G. Whitehouse
Jd. Elphinstone
Rev. E Whitehouse
W. Grummit
M. Guild
G. WN. Feilden
H. Hair
C. Stable
Dougles
Cox
H. Friedlander
G. N. Feilden
Ww. Grammit
Miss Denehire
J. Elphinstone
Rev. KE. Whitehouse
Miss Smith
Banking Act Holiday Declared for December 16 1908
Pursuant to the Banking Act of 1908 a special bank holiday is set for December 16 1908. Inspections by Bank of Australasia official A P Webster and Bank of New South Wales inspector E L Finch list Ashburton offices affected.
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Ashburton
Bank of Australasia
A. P. Webster
Bank of New South Wales
EL. Finch
Australasia Championship Meeting in Sydney Doubles upset
In Sydney on December 24 Alexander and Dunlop won the Champion Doubles 6-8 6-2 6-1 over Wilding and Sharp. Alexander defeated Dunlop in the Singles 3-6 3-6 6-0 6-1, his volleying and stamina lifting him to victory. The Termis Association awarded Alexander a silver-mounted clock.
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Sydney
Alexander
Dunlop
Wilding
Sharp
Arp
Termis Association
Christchurch Cycling Club Fifty Mile Road Race Victory
The fifty mile road race from the Racecourse to Leeston and back drew 75 riders from 84 entrants under ideal weather. J Tozer, handicap 14 minutes, won first prize £15 and a gold medal, plus fastest time. G A Smith and F B Wilhelm started scratch. Second fastest time went to H Galletly with 44 miles completed in 1h - . A Smith finished third in 2h . Separate note: Melbourne December 14 Ansival Wheel Race saw AL Me Vierewn defeat Shep herd by 70 yards with King third.
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Christchurch
J. Tozer
Tozer
H. Galletlyidminj
Shea Bmin Weer
A. Smith
Melbourne
MeVierewn
Shepherd
King
Asec
Presentation Gifts Collection Offers Wide Range
The notice advertises a gifts collection with at least one present promised, offering items for ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, infants and adults. It highlights dinnersware and emphasizes affordable prices and a ready selection for all ages.
New Range of Wedgewood and Grindley Designs Unveiled
The article announces a broad selection from the celebrated Potteries of Wedgewood and Co and W. A. Grindley England. Prices span from 19 shillings 6d for a 26 piece set to 5 pounds 17 shillings 6d for a 61 piece Very Rich Materine Band Set.
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Wedgewood and Co
W. A. Grindley
England
Foley China Sale of Exclusive 21 and 40 piece Sets
A small shipment of Foley China ware is offered with 21 and 40 piece tea sets, mugs with nursery rhymes, matching plates, dainty baby plates, and novelty one day clocks in Foley China stands. Prices range from 9d to 2s with vases and sabots from 1s 6d, urging early orders due to limited quantities.
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Foley
China
Ornaments Best Value Sale At Your Store
Ornaments are advertised with emphasis on best value and standout display. The fragment highlights a strong sales push for ornamental items offered at a favorable price.
Holiday Sale on Platedware and Clocks with Ten Percent Discount
A December sale offers ten percent off on platedware cutlery and clocks. English silver plated teapots from 175d each, dinner crocks from 10s 6d, breakfast crocks from 5s, jam dishes from 4s. Includes bread forks butter knives and assorted carved wood and china items. Presentation cases and xylonite handled knives listed with various pricing per dozen or each.
Timepiece deals and clock prices detailed
The listing shows guaranteed 12 month timepitches and various alarm clocks priced in shillings and pence. Pirate Alarm Clocks cost 6s 6d, Peep o Day 8s 6d, Luminous Pirate 7s 6d, Repeater 9s 6d each. Ansonia Oak and Wait clocks, Shay Striker items, fancy metal frame bedroom clocks at 11s 6d, 128 6d, Ansonia Marble clocks £4 15s 8d each, Railway and Waterbury watches priced.
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Ansonia
Waterbury
Continuation of Price List From Guardian and Mail
Continuation of prices for various goods including 28 lb and 12 lb bags of Datina per bag and per pint or packet. Items listed include Pipe Tobacco brands Capstan Red Jacket Havelock and Juxon Cornflour Brown’s and Polson’s brands with unit prices noted.
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Justolb Af & Sticke Lythe Box
Havelock Dark
Derby
Golden Eagle
MAIL
Guardian
Conrec
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Ashburton Technical Classes Association
Education Board
Borough School Committee
Tancred Street
Burnett Street
High Schoo
Alford Forest
Timara
H. Andrill
Per Presa Association
Ashburton Gas, Coal and Core Company, Ltd
Tomorhoa
Tresay
A. Pilsrow
C. Segers
Priedlander Bros., Limited
The
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operation Association of Canterbury, Limited
Dalgety and C O., Limited
NEW Zealand Railways
Canterbury
Rakaia
Atethven
Addington
Ashburon
Methven
Dimsandel
Por Press Association
National Mortgage & Agency 0
N.Z., Limited
Alr Fas. Murphy
L.lp
Highbank
National Mortgage& Agency Company
Friedlandes Bros., Limited
Pe Nest
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Privete
Aveling
Porter
Beven
Kk. Rollitt
Beat ME Guild
Christmas
Wegen Eloli
Hurnnui-Bini
NEW 4Ealand Tarriers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canterbury (Limited
Rangiora
Hawarden
East Oxford
E. W. Relph
Union Bank of Australia, Ltd
G. EK. Tolhurst
Bank of New Zealand
W. Gallender
Canterbury Farmers’ Co- Operative Association, Limited
Timaru
SALS
Aveling and Porter
Green+ slades
Aveting and Porter
Davera
Marshall and Sons
Canterbury Varmers’ Machinery Department
J. BP. Newman
F. H. Choat
F.H. Choat & CO
Icgentral
F. H. Choat and
John Moore
Undertaker
Telaphone
John Kilgour
Wakanui Road Board
Aedburton
W. Icennedy
G Hefford & CO
Hefford & CO
South Rabkaia Domain
Rakaia Sports Club
A.C. “Hardy
A.B.C
Guardian Office
Ales
Chas. Thomas
East Street
Christine
Oddfellows’ Hall
J. W. Robinson
Cambridge Street
Hampstead
Stoddart’s Hotel
Kerr Bros
H. M
Bushell
Smithfield Gardens
Dromore
Hanrahan
Sllowby Methodist Church
John Williame
Maronan
Hal. Thomas
Fletcher Bros
Percy’s
Rocoli
Kalm
Savoy
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
Massey-Harris
MR George Dellow Mayfield
Farmers' Co-Op
Agente
Wicny New C
Triumph
Minerva
Simms
Motosacochi Motor Cycles
Carson's
Asi Valley—Mitchell and Ture News
AZORS
Percy's
MYERS
AE Iene Cyclista
G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor and Sports Depot
Tancred State
H. M. Jones
Fancy Goods Emporium
Havelock Straat
Sutton
John Ure & Co
Ellor
Ashburton County
Longbeach
Fox
Fooks
Mount Somers Coal Company, Limited
Famie Company Ie
Mount Somers
Sultanas
Sivily Almonds
Sheet Gelatina
Pkt
Marshall’s Liquid Fruit
Marshall’s
Atsyral
EF. Clark
Florist and Seedsman
Ivan
Canterbury Bottlexchange
Colombo Street
Hris
Datina
Allenbury’s
Neaves Food Bougers Food Metlin‘’s Tools
Highlander
Matchis
R. Bell and Co
R. Ball and Co
Peck
S. d
Juxon Cornflour Brown’s Cornflour Brown and Polson’s Co
Brown
Polson
Duryea
Zena, Ts'l
Virginia
Saunders’ Buildings
New Zealand
Walter Pickles
Adpletcrer Bros
Saitchell
Turner
UR Lins
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