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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
6
Wellington reports a Parliament bound report recommends ending toll gates as part of the Main Roads Bill. It notes tolls exist mainly in Taranaki with eight other districts seeking gates, and outlines subsidies of 5s in the £ on capital value and a 20 per cent tyre tax to fund maintenance.
Hampstead school scripture class prizes awarded by Mr F Ferriman Mrs Thompson and Miss Fawcett go to Gladys Childs Felsie Childs Marjorie Childs Frances Bushell Doris Bushell Vera Bushell Mary Hall Thelma Porter Ruby Arnst Rita Arnst Phyllis Arnst Alfred Arnsat Mervyn Thompson Frank Capstick Hector Thomas Rosine Holness Stephen Holness Enid Shierlaw Lorna Williamson Emily Bright George Bright Eva Padhery Emma Weston Lester Wetheral.
Wellington reports a drop in tuberculosis among cattle and swine for the year while bulls show a slight rise. Total condemnations were 3261, with Marlborough and Nelson herds notably free. Officials urge a district wide tuberculosis testing plan and retesting of new entrants to protect public health and reduce compensation costs.
An old classified style ad promotes Nazol as a child friendly remedy. It claims soothing relief and deep penetration, offered at sixpence.
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