Ashburton Club Forms and Opens Bath Events
The Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club held an evening meeting at the Do main baths to prove its formation and stage two races plus a diving contest. Councillors Davison and Gibson attended and a fund for a carnival began with a small collection. Mrs Trevor Thomas captained the club with Mr T F Gibson as starter and Mr Crooks as time keeper.
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Trevor Thomas
T. F. Gibson
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W. Hodgkins
R. Shearman
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G. Hardacre
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EB. Coker
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Coker
Hardacre
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Clarke
Hyland
A. McDonald
Harris
Rollitt
McDonald
Donald Thomas
W. G. Harb
Market Report for Week Ending December 17, 1909
The market for wheat remained dull as mills offered lower prices while sellers asked 2d more per bushel. London cables were cautiously optimistic, suggesting possible higher prices before harvest if supplies tighten. Oats saw little change with new crop seen weeks away, keeping rates near current levels.
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London
Dominion
North Island
Christchurch Grain Market Update
Wheat demand in the North Island has fallen and further supplies are not needed until after the New Year. Oats have limited sales. Cocksfoot shows a promising crop with potential record yield if weather stays favorable.
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Christchurch
North Island
Timaru Grain Market Sees Quiet Trade and Price Adjustments
Timaru grain traders report a quiet market after a recent miller driven rally. Velvet now 4s 4d, Tuscan 4s 3d, Red Chaff 4s 3id. good milling wheat 38 1/2d to 4s F.a.b.. oats subdued with limited North Island demand. old potatoes nearly off market while new potatoes fetch 1d–2d per lb.
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Timart
North Island
Timaru
Gear Meat Company annual dividend declared at Wellington meeting
At the Gear Meat Preserving Company annual meeting in Wellington a half year dividend of 4 per cent plus a bonus brings the total for the year to 12 per cent. Directors J. Blair and James Gearnere were re-elected. Auckland reports a 12 per cent yearly dividend for the New Zealand Portland Cement Company and a dividend and reserve transfers for the New Zealand Land and Mortgage Company. Cable data from Dalgety and Co. notes mutton tallow prices easing, other tallow prices rising, frozen meat markets steady to weak, and skins and pelts fluctuating in value.
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Wellington
Gear Meat Preserving Company
Mesars J. 2
Blair
James Gearnere
Auckland
New Zealand Portland Cement Company
New Zealand Land and Mortgage Company
Dalgety and Co
London
Hampstead School Christmas Ceremony Highlights Prizes
Hampstead School concluded term with a Christmas ceremony led by Mr W Thompson. Rev E Whitehouse praised pupil effort in thirteen proficiency candidates, while prizes were awarded across Standard VI to Lower Standard I for certificates, attendance, special prizes, and conduct.
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W. Thompson
E. Whitehouse
Messrs
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J. Ramsay
Mr Whitehouse
Mr Thompson
Harriet Porter
Harold Beaumont
Lionel Thompson
Ivor Williams
Meade Keeley
Ily Chapman
Herbert Smart
Florence Hardy
May Kerr
Doris ‘Thompson
George Crum
Jack Millar
Carter Smart
Gladys Bramley
Clarence Day
Albert Sutton
Nellie Crammond
Douglas Tilley
Norman Milner
Emily Williams
Bessie Payne
Harvey Porter
Elsie Pollock
Daisy Bramley
Walter Burnaby
James Hillyer
Ernest Lee
Bessie Thompson
Vinny Cram
Emma Hume
Walter Hillyer
Eileen Phelps
Ashton Porter
Lawson Glendinning
Gideon McKenzie
Lizzie Lamb
Kathleen Rowitt
Alison McLeod
Esma_ Shepherd
Wileen Thompson
Lizae Hillyer
Alfred Jongssen
Ales McKenzie
Thel Burnaby
Wilfrid Mayson
Myrtle Burnaby
Reginald Jeffs
Alec Broker
Winnie Bramsey
Vinie Crum
Douglas Crawford
Henty Rose
Henry Beech
Lily Burnaby
Keith Ainsworth
Lily Chapman
Doris Williams
Lily Donn
L. Hurrell
W. Kane
R. Crawford
Reggie Childs
George Cram
Chapman
McLeod
Harold Hunt
New Zealand Parliament Probes State Asset Values
In Wellington the Attorney General outlined that opened railway lines cost about £29,000,000 as of March last and said determining current value requires a board. He suggested a future return on post offices telephones and cables, but not mines roads or other state property. The State Guaranteed Advances Bill passed final stage with verbal amendments and the Public Works Amendment Bill proceeded.
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Trask
New Zealand
Bazaar at Hinds Aids St Luke's Church Building Fund
A successful bazaar and sale of work was held in the vicarage grounds Hinds on Thursday to raise funds for St Luke's Church. Stalls for plain work fancy art and handkerchiefs plus tents for produce flowers sweets and bran tub. An afternoon of sports and competitions and an evening auction by Mr W Smith boosted funds significantly.
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Hinds
St. Luke’s Church
W. Smith
Rimu Goldfields grant water supply works
Hokitika December 17 the warden Mr Acheson granted applications by Clifton Borkin and Baucke for forty heads of water each from the Toarcha river for a gravitation water supply to the Rimu goldfields. The works are set to cost £75,000 and each case was shown to be separate and distinct.
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Per Press Association
Hokitika
Acheson
Messrs Clifton, Borkin
Baucke
Toarcha
Rimu
Suit Specialist Offers Measured Christmas Savings
An Ashburton shopkeeper promotes tailored suits to measure at cash prices with a written guarantee. George Davies, at the Arcade, promises 40s savings per order, a wide pattern range, and a money-back guarantee, plus free booklets on saving two sovereigns and customer opinions after wear.
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Domainion
Dominion
Ashburton
George Davies
the Arcade
Ocean mail subsidies and ferry debates dominate House sessions
In Committee of Supply the Premier outlined ocean mail costs via Suez Vancouver and San Francisco routes with subsidies to Union and Huddart Parker. Auckland calls to be a Vancouver port and potential US service discussed. Ministers debated ferry state control, audits, electoral reform, and advertising costs as debates continued into the night in Wellington.
Seddon movement and lighthouse plans stir parliamentary debate
The house discusses the Seddon movement and scholarship funding, the proposed light on the East Coast with sites between Castle Point and Flat Rock, and Jackson's Head. It notes Customs Department expenditure of £128,790, the Duce loss, an Auckland Conciliation Commission controversy, and praise for Hailey and Riggs amid a vote on Labour matters.
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Premer
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Herries
J. Millar
Terawhitt
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Whangare Heads
Jackson's Head
Messrs
Poole
Mclaren
Millar
Department of Labour
Auckland
Hailey and
Riggs
Massey
Giles
Footwear Clearing Sale at Ulster Boot Shop
T Young announces a clearing sale at East Street Ashburton offering 15 percent off or cash prices to clear stock for New Goods at the Triangle next door to Mr Gawler’s bakery. He thanks customers and promises continued workmanship at moderate prices at the new address.
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the Triangle
Meat price list offers low cash prices from Mr Barber
A butcher requests continued customer support and presents a detailed price list for prime beef and beerf ride cuts per pound and bulk deals. It notes specials on small goods made from high quality meat by Mr T Barber and invites cash buyers.
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Eve
T. Barber
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