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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 02, 1908

Page

2

Moon for July Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows a jumble of times and codes for July events. No readable names places or actions are clear.

Women to be provided with mothers carriage on New Zealand railways

The Ashburton Guardian urges the Canterbury Women's Institute resolution to press the Minister of Railways for separate carriage accommodation for mothers traveling with infants on all New Zealand trains. It argues the plan is affordable, humane, and could expand to include trained matrons on certain carriages, improving health and comfort for families on rail journeys.

Canterbury Women’s Institute Minister of Railways New Zealand Dominion Victoria Canterbury Women's Institute

Methven Branch Line Railways Letter to James Carr

Minister of Railways Wm Hall Jones informs James Carr Methven Head Office Wellington that extra Methven branch train service will be reinstated on a three month trial from November 1 with continuation after January 1 1908 conditional on the trial results. He notes the line currently handles maximum service and that current trains can manage larger traffic if required. The decision follows March deputation representations and aims to balance settler needs with traffic requirements.

W. Hall Jones James Carr Methven Wellington Dickie Cereia Povethrin Hal Jones Ministés Railwaya

Mangala timber country in Poverty Bay praised for size

W L Rees tells Gisborne Times that Mangala forest trees in Poverty Bay reach 150 feet before branching and imply vast, inexhaustible timber resources. He projects railway revenue of £200000 yearly for fifty years, warning this would drive destruction unless long term use is pursued. The London Times discusses wool crossbreds prices and market spread.

Gisborne Times W. L. Rees Mangala Poverty Bay London “Times London New Zealand

Correspondence on Hampstead Fire Prevention Urgency

A Hampstead reader criticizes the limited reach of the Ashburton Fire Brigade. He urges local action to secure a much needed water supply and calls for stronger editorial advocacy to press authorities.

G. W. Andrews Hampstead Ashburton

The McCarthy Case and A Fraudulent Subscription

The kind man McCarthy proved unworthy of support as subscription lists from Timaru Christchurch and Ashburton. Donors will have their money returned on application at the Mail and Guardian temporary office in the Somerset Buildings.

Man McClarthy Arn Timaru Christchurch Ashurton Jing Boon Re Mail Guardian

Fire Brigade Bazaar Concert Promises Community Support

Promoters of the Fire Brigade bazaar secured local musicians and vocalists to back a programme at Oddfellows Halls. Mesdams Linay and Paddon join the act with several accomplished ladies and gentlemen from the community. four main performers will head the fancy stall efforts. Attendance is expected to be large.

Oddfellows Mesdam Linay Paddon Ladif Messra Aitchison Hall Healy Bro BR Meechan

Ashburton Horticultural Society Committee Meeting Recap

The Ashburton Horticultural Society held a committee meeting with chair Mr Wood and members Millichamp Clark Pickford Elliott and Pysons. Topics included volunteers from the Ashburton Fire Brigade, estate matters with G A M Buell, a girls buttonhole class, prize offers, sub committee roles, and 21 new members approved bringing total to 46.

Ashburton Horticultural Society Messry Wood W. S. Millichamp C. Clark W. Pickford Anderson A. (. Elliott Geo. Py Sons Ashburton Gade Eliot Power Lagmhor Statin Buelle Ayretary Buck Paliree J. Harper Ner Geraldine Colin Campbell Ferriman A. Oi Bluctt

Weldarne Lab Advances in Cast Iron Repair Brazing

Scientists report a long trial period for repairing cast iron using a new brazing formula tested on samples. The article notes strong praise from experts including John Anderson, Lidys, Mason, Strothers, and others for a reliable repairing article from Welldarie.

Weldarne Weldarie John Andereon Lidys Mason Strothers Man Ammbaceet H. Cay

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