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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
1
Birth notice records the death of Robert James, infant son of James Penard and Ivy Alexander, born December 23, 1920 in Ashburton, at 36 hours old. Mother Ivy Alexander featured in the listing with the family name.
Public notice announces a Special General Meeting at Tancred Street Ashburton on January 10 1921 at 730 pm to propose rule changes. It details changes to objects funds shares and governance including new A and B shares and notice procedures for meetings.
Directors outline how B shares accrue value to 45 pounds with interest and profits and when they may be converted to A shares. The term details payment schedules fines for late subscriptions and conditions for inverting B shares into A shares including premiums for new A shares issued after conversion.
Notices document amendments to conversion rules under Rule XIV and related provisions, detailing share handling, payment, and rotation on depositor withdrawals. It also lists Christmas and New Year holiday closures for several firms including Murdoch Bruce Seldon Bros Dalgety and Co and others in Ashburton dated December 29, 1920.
Methven line morning service departs 7.25 am reaching Rakaia 8.45 am. Afternoon service from Christchurch to Methven leaves 5.40 pm returning to Rakaia and Methven by 9.15 pm. Ashburton Timaru line morning service from Ashburton at 7.80 am arriving Timaru 10.05 am. Afternoon Timaru to Ashburton leaves 5.20 pm arriving 7.50 pm.
FFERS are invited for a horse suitable for shunting work at Lyttelton. Must weigh not less than 18 cwt. Free from disease, to pass the Government Veterinary Surgeon's examination as sound. Price and particulars to Railway Manager Christchurch.
A joyous note wishes good wishes to the members of the Mothers Club. The fragment signals holiday cheer and community goodwill among group members.
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