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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
A brief listing highlights perfumes mannie ure sets brushes sponges soaps tins and a thirst glass. The notice frames a sale of fragrance items as a specialty from a chemist shop.
Last evening the Ashburton Borough Council met with Mayor Davis presiding. Debates covered a proposed subway at the railway station, Labour League petitions, Tancred Street closure, hospital dues, and technical school representation. Committee reports urged repairs, leases, and fire brigade needs. accounts totaling £151 18s 6d were approved.
The Domain Board chaired by Mayor Davis heard the balloon ascent plan drop. The A C and A Club won March sports meeting use of the Domain. Christ Church Butchers’ Association asked February 14 use. granted. Tenders for brick conveniences were deemed high. iron and wood options to be sought with total cost under 60 pounds. Hole filling on the hockey ground approved but full levelling and top dressing not recommended. Meeting adjourned.
At the meeting last night the board reported a bank credit of £356 10s and receipts for the month of £16 3s. J Simmonds notified the water supply at the cemetery had failed as the 50 foot well dried up, suggesting a pipe be driven 14 feet below the bottom. Accounts totaling £11 10s 10d were approved for payment.
An advertisement touts Sander and Sons Eucalypts Extract as safe effective and unique for colds influenza fevers and bodily pains. It credits skin products Superba Skin Food for clear complexion and advertises new bicycle stock from Royal Enfield Rudge-Whitworth and others.
At last night’s council meeting Dr Nicoll urged reopening the high pressure water supply issue. The mayor warned against large loans as voters had repeatedly rejected them, while dr Nicoll and others pressed for a report and possible public polling. The motion failed but the mayor offered support if a broadly signed petition backed the project.
The treasurer Mr Froggett presented the superannuated ministers widows and orphans fund report. Income £430 8s 9d profits £274 12s total £3621 and a £200 bequest. Plans were announced to raise capital to £10,000. A young people's meeting and various talks on moral heroism spiritual knighthood and race unity followed in Dundas street hall.
The Conciliation Board held its first sitting on the shearers dispute at Masterton with both Farmers Union and Shearers Union present. No evidence was offered for the Farmers, and the Board said it would not hear the other side without farmers evidence. A conference between the two unions was suggested to reach an agreement to be recommended by the Board. Proceedings at Napier and Palmerston North would be in camera and not used if a settlement is reached.
Conciliation Hearings on farm labourers dispute resume at Waimate. Testimony from Watt Grey and Jones details wages from 22s 6d weekly to £1, rouseabout earnings, long hours, and calls for a minimum wage and shorter hours. Union demands support from workers. Adjournment set for 10 am next day.
A note describes PacY Boot Polish spreading over boots to preserve leather and improve appearance. The brief claims easy use and strong coverage while maintaining leather quality for everyday wear.
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