Farmers Union committee discusses manure concessions and subscriptions
The Royal Farmers Union committee, chaired by Mr G W Leadley, notes a death in the Harding family and agrees to send condolences. A letter from Canterbury Fresh Meat and Export Co asks about manure concessions, which are criticized as late and insufficient. Members debate retrospective terms, then address low subscription levels and plan canvassing with Mr Harding to boost support. Mr Bland and others pledge funds to push the union forward.
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I’ Harrison
W Harding
Big Daughter
Leadley
Harding
Canterbury Freasn Maat and Export Company
R Stone
Courtenay
Reid
Stave
Oase
Bland
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Gub
Studholme
Thingae
Bis
Wedding at All Saints Church Methven
A pleasing ceremony at All Saints Church Methven on Friday last united Mr W G Aldridge and Miss Huza Jane Chambers in marriage. The bride wore a pretty gown as four bridesmaids attended and Mr James Aldridge served as best man. After the service the Cha mbers hosted about seventy guests at Calrobras with toasts, and the couple left that evening for Christchurch en route to Oxford. A social for nearly two hundred guests followed with dancing late into the night.
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Methven
Fhuraday
J H H Mathai
W G Aldridge
Aldridge
Oxford
Misa Huza Jane Chambers
George Chambers
Cairnbrae
James Aldridge
Georges Chambers
Venezuela Battles German Claims Under Castro Stand
Venezuelan President Castro declares defiant against Germany's push to collect German subjects claims. He vows Venezuela will not yield and will defend its rights despite German pressure. News from New York reports a serious military rebellion in Venezuela and American dispatch of a warship.
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la Defiant
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Christmas and New Year Hours at Ashburton Post and Telegraph
Holiday arrangements for Ashburton Post and Telegraph Offices note limited openings on Boxing Day Christmas Day and New Year. Services include early morning mail cutoffs restricted carrier delivery on 24th and 31st inst with specific 7 to 8 pm counter mail on Boxing Day and brief almanac-like operating hours.
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Orreice
Sheridan and company charm at Oddfellows Hall
Attendance at Oddfellows Hall Saturday evening was fair as John FE Sheridan and his troupe performed their musical comedy A Trip to Chicago. Sheridan as Johanna Murphy drew warm applause with a lively impersonation and the choir impressed with whistling, cello obligato, and rich costumes throughout the show.
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Ashburton Block Market Shows Mixed Stock Sale Prices
The Ashburton weekly stock sale moved to today due to holidays with fair attendance. Beef cattle sold well at about 20s per cent, fat cows to £6 23s 6d, heifers to £6 7s 6d, and store cattle sparse with springers light demand. Sheep entry was poor with lambs scarce and crossbreds weak. store sheep showed modest demand as prices fluctuated. A note criticizes Christchurch traders for undercutting New Season's Dried Fruits, urging local patronage.
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New Zealand Artist Wins NSW Photo Society Prize
Sydney reports Mr Seedham of Auckland wins first prize at the New South Wales Photographic Society special exhibition for Homeward Bound. A reply from Mr Seddon suggests Sir J. G. Ward may prefer the word unloaded, not un placed, with unsatisfactory explanation. The full loan was subscribed and the State received money on the due date.
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Seedham
Auckland
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Seddon
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Parading in clothingless street draws month’s imprisonment
Woodvill’s Napier on Saturday paraded streets without clothes and received a month in prison. George Norman Cox, a Husting Post Office clerk, faced a government property testing charge of S230 and was remanded for a week with £100 bail.
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Peattley
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Husting
Fatality in Water Closet At Workplace
Laurence Edward Hindsox, articled clerk to WC Macgregor, shot himself this morning in a water closet on the premises where he worked. Mc Aindon and sence visitor to the colony last March planned a return trip to see his son, but fell to death in London the day of departure. He reportedly left a sizable inheritance from his father.
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Dee
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Mc Aindaon
Sence
Hig Son
London
Yung Hiodson
Discovery heads for Antarctic voyage amid cheering sendoff
The Discovery departed Wellington under bright skies with live sheep and dogs aboard for a Antarctic expedition. Bishop Julian led a farewell service for the crew as escort ships and launchers cheered, while Port Chalmers prepared to receive the vessel on its journey despite lingering stormy seas.
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Te Anou
Poherua
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Delphic
Jeaye Port Chalmera
Eighth Contingent officers review Ashburton recruits
Lieutenant Fooks and Captain Nicoll presided at Mona Square for a riding test with about twenty volunteers for the Eighth Contingent. Most rode well though some showed limited horsemanship. A capital final selection was made. Dr Bolger examined the candidates and 43 men from Ashburton offered for service. Enrolment names must be with recruiting officers by tomorrow before 1 o clock.
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Nicoll
Mona Square
Bolger
Ashburton
Enrollment test begins for Highes Contingent recruits
The morning session started with 516 applicants for enrolment in the Highes Contingent. Of these 65 were returned troopers and 20 mounted cavalry members were noted. Most applicants hailed from the back blocks districts as the supply of recruits allows rapid adherence to enrolment conditions.
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