Minister McNab talks land settlement plans in Ashburton interview
Ashburton Guardian reporter chats with Hon E McNab Minister of Lande about potential visits to large estates in Ashburton county and the timing of land acquisitions. McNab cites Land Purchase Board recommendations and cabinet reliance, notes no fixed policy outside statute, and offers no indication on estate acquisitions or local demonstrations of the land policy. He also discusses the Land Bill proposals, mortgagee roles, property aggregation, and the bill’s approach to capitalise on new safeguards.
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E. McNab
Lande
Ashburton Guardian
Northern Express
Timaru
Ashburton
Laginhor
McNab
Land Purchase Board
McMcNab
Whaen
Electoral Readjustment in Ashburton Selwyn District
Electoral readjustment details outline the Ashburton district borders including Ashburton and Upper Ashburton ridings with Hampstead town, Wakanui west portion, Temuka and Raukipeka areas, and north eastern boundary by Rangitata river. It notes Felwyn electorate expansion to Mount Bomers Mount Hutt and South Rakaia ridings and includes Wakanui and Hampstead parts with road-based boundaries within Orari Valley.
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Vertivator
Ashburton
Selwyn
Hampstead
Wakanui
Wakanui Road
Temuka
Raukipeka
Rangitata
Orari River
Felwyn
Mount Bomers
Mount Hutt
South Rakaia
Ashburburton
Sas
Upper Ashburton
Dromore Road
New Electoral Boundaries Set in Gazette for North and South Islands
The Gazette outlines North Island changes with Newtown replaced by Wellington South, Bawersa becoming Stratford, and three new seats Taumarunui Tauranga and Wellington Suburbs. South Island loses Waikouaiti Courtney and Tuapeka with Caversham becoming Dunedin South. North gains six seats over the South after redistricting.
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North Island
South Island
Newtown
Wellington South
Bawersa
Stratford
Taumarunui
Tauranga
Wellington
Waikouaiti
Courtney
Tuapeka
Death of a Centenarian Nixon Matriarch Aged 102
The death is recorded of Mrs Elizabeth Nixon mother of the late Mr Henry Edwards aged 102. Deceased was a very old colonist, and widely related.
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Elizabeth Nixon
Henry Edwards
Fire destroys Hastings area businesses on Queen Street
A morning blaze in Hastings at Queen Street destroyed Edmonds printer Booth McDonald implement makers Lequesne and Cowen plumbers Janee painter Paterson and Moseman agents Scannell electrocitor and a large livery stable under construction for Satterwaite and O Meara Builders Keith and Styles lose 300. Insurances listed include Scannell Paterson Mossman Lequesne and Cowan and others. The block was brick and more buildings will be brick.
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Hashnee
Queen Street
Edmonds
Booth McDonald
Lequesne and Cowen
Janee
Paterson
Moseman
Scannell
Satterwaite
O’meara
Keith
Styles
Tipping
Booth
Palmeraton gathering honors Mr T Mackenzie at large meeting
A large Palmeraton assembly honored Mr T Mackenzie with an illuminated address a gold watch and chain and jewelry for Mrs Mackenzie and daughter. Speakers included R McNab and Hon T Y Duncan with comments from Donald Reid and Jas Allen MLAs. Mackenzie urged action to stop frequent boundary changes harming experienced parliamentarians. Lawn mowers offered for quick service by John Ort & Co. Rheumatic remedies RHEUMO advertised with claims of cure and wide availability.
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Dunepiv
Ben
Palmeraton
T. Mackenzie
John Ort & Co
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Hon. BR. McNab
United Prous Association
Electric Telegraph
Hastings
Mr T. Mackenzie
Papakalo
Vardict
United Press Association
Par
Donegpin
Supreme Court
John Findlay
William Rennie
Doxeport
Hanlon
Findlay
Papakaio
Beronco
H. Davis
C. 4. C. Hardy
M.H.B
Kyes
Kyle
John Lambie
Messrs
WH. Colling & Co
Ddfellows Base
J. and
N. Tait
Mdlle
Antonia Dolores
Dolores
New Zealand
Dresden
Stetson
A. T. A. Williams
Murso
Cameron
Cras
Thonas’s
Hast St
Tancred Street
F.R. Hyde
Berr Amos
Joan Parger
Beach Road
Wille Street
Guardian Oflice
Co.op
Havelock Street
C. W. Baker
Case Street
City Poultry Yards
Moore Etrect
R. Stoer
Sam
Croogs
Anthd
Nurne Hougemund
Christchurch
Waitrass
Garderer
Chas. Thomas
East Streas
KL. HH. Jones
Radburton
James Co
Carson's
Swift Royal
Mircarin & Tanners
Oro
Xois Numbara
Weetly Press
Graphic
Otago Witness
Auckland
Eas E. N
Chas. Tromas
East Street
X Raya
Bargaize
Xmead
Aoull
Mitcurin & Torver
Quality Drapers
Hasennel Bicycles
Thos. Young’s
Ulster Boot Store
Ruapuna Fistate
NE & CO
G. J. FP. Palmer
England
Sele
Ruapuna
Burnett Street
Baring Square
Grigg Memorial
Weet Street
Hass Street
Domain
Sumer
Glee
A. T. H. Williams
Percy
Yarra
Eftrick
Tuasock
Ballantyne
Valetta
Thorn
Mayfeld
Pyne & CO
Bart Amos
Rhodes & Co, Dyera and Cleaners
Dunedin
Bert Amos
Ready Money Shop
D. Thomas
Messer Friedlander Bros
Farmers’ Co-Op, Associaion, Ashburton
Guinness & Leoben, Ltd
Geraldine
W. BU
Hyie
Friance
W. H. Pearce
Henry Stephenson
Massey Harris
Dairy Down
David Thomas
Thomas
W. Bain
Perry
TP. Thomas
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
SALE
Koong
Gibson
Lloyd
SBW
Ull
W. J. Wilson
Ashburton Forke
Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Co., Limited
Tinwald
Chas, Dixon
Rxas
Reid and Gray
Enders
Wakanni Road
M. Moriarty
Frank. &. Lamb
Canterbury Licensed
Victuallers’ Association
Fersons
Han
H. Nordon
Serratory Canterbury Licensed Victuallers’ Association
E. FP. Hughes
Town Hall
Sam Crooks
Next Strange and Co
Barnett
Ces
Seaton
Akpistmas Presemids
Saunders’ Buildings
Ashburton Branch
J. L. Myers
Grocer and Provision
Telephone
Waus Terme
Messrs Oates & Co
John Orr & Co
Sey Telad
Cycle and Motor Lepot
Goda
Mska
Robert Totty
CiuMisr
Astburton
Opycelte Club
Mircuene
Treehoe
Stock & CO
Blue Boot Store
H. Bushell
Lorist
Fruiterer
Green, Grocer
Gilmour
Lesson
Ersra Kerr Leon Achburten
John Orri
Masoni’s
Prines
Finest Sa Tanas
Jenystoy
Burnett Stref
Johnston
Kerr Bros
Barnett Street
Grant & Moores
Somerset and Saunders’ Buildings
Canterbury
F. W. Preddy
Triengets
Panama
Craighead
Orry
Oates
D.bo.a. FS
Consulting - Ptician
Rocme
Cachel Street
Ballantyre
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