Upper Ashburton Road Board monthly meeting notes
The Upper Ashburton Road Board held its monthly meeting with members present and apologies noted. Elections declared returns for six directors. C J Harper appointed chairman and treasurer. The board expressed condolences for King Edward VII and discussed health, bridge plans, rate rolls, tender calls for road shingles, and accounts totaling £129 1s 9d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesérs T
J. Harper
A. Horsey
M. Stitt
J. Tucker
James Allen
J. Warrell
John Farrell
C. J. Harper
Joshua Tucker
C.J. Harper
Hirper
Edward VII
Queen Alexandra
Moa
H. Ford
A.M. Buckley
Alga
Bates
Hospital and Charitable Aid Board
Upper Ashburton Road
J.macker
Allenton
Michael Ryan
Cornelius Flynn
R. Thompson
William Hyde
D.P
B.S
Arthur Cambridge
Sydney Beauvais
C. Fittock
W. G. Hayward
J. McCormick
D. McKay
David Davidson
Alexander Niall
Ellen Niall
Perehea
John Houston
W. RR
Carruthers
Westerfield
Prices and Prospects In Fat Sheep and Lamb Market
Prices for fat sheep and lambs show a satisfactory advance over last year with volume up. Farmers report strong profits from wool, fat lambs, and cereals, while stock authorities say store stock is flat but fat stock prospects remain encouraging amid ample feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wethers
Wyhen
Emigration Conference Discusses Britain to Dominion Settlements
London May 381 At the Emigration Conference Lord Dundonald proposed that Britain address unemployment by having major population centers acquire fertile estates in dominions and move workers there during downturns. Miss Mary Gaunt noted plenty of work and money in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Dundonald
Britain
W. ¥. Hamilton
Church Army
Mary Gaunt
Australia
Si Kinloch Cooke
Coghlan
Sirot
W. Paverner
Austria in the Balkans Sees Hopes for Bosnian Kingdom
Enthusiasm runs high in Bosnia and Herzegovina as Vienna reports the Emperor plans to elevate the provinces to a kingdom, reviving the realm shattered by the Turks in 1463. The Emperor received a warm welcome in Sarajevo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Peppermint Cure Advised Against by Gardener
A fragmented verse references a gardener warning about a remedy, noting a “Peppermint Cure” and warnings of theft and illness. The text reads like a stray poem or damaged note with odd rhymes and stray quotations.
Ashburton Bowling Club Holds Eleventh Annual Meeting
The Ashburton Bowling Club convened for its eleventh annual meeting with Mr P Stewart in the chair and a large member turnout. The annual report praised a financially sound season, a near balance of £40 10d, and a plan to redeem twenty debentures while noting £92 still owed to debenture holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburdon Bowling Club
P. Stewart
Reading
Autre
Christchurch
J. Hall
Thomas
E. Manchester
Joss
J. Templeton
Chas. Beech
J. Stevenson
BR. Dunlop
F. Pritchard
H. A. Flower
H. Milsom
B.A
Dunedin
Oamaru
Campbell
Taventy
Coleman
Pearcealant
R. Bell
J. D. Stewart
P.M. Clark
J. St. Hart
Messrs
Stevenson
G. Meddins
Boothroyd Priest
Blackler
J. 9. Stewart
Social gathering with varied performances and prizes
Joined in a social gathering the following boasts were honored with several acts and musical items. Notable contributors included Messrs J Templeton EH Gardner A Sutherland J Manchester H A Flower H Milsom A Keatin P Sullivan and T M Lark. Prizes were awarded during the year and the meeting closed with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Bowlin
Trideae Aporis
Chreonpeaper
J. Readhead
Prizy Winnelay
Officeheareia
J. Templeton
EH. Gardner
A. Sutherland
J. Manchester
H. A. Flower
No-license in Oamaru reported by Ashburton visitor
An Ashburton resident visiting Oamaru spoke with several tradespeople about No-license effects. Traders indicated steady business and prompt payments, with few drink outlets and little sign of unemployment or drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Oanimaru
Markel Dey
Tintern
Oamaru
Lane's Emulsion Promises Health For Boys And Girls
An old promotional note extols Lane's Emulsion as a gentle tonic that strengthens children from frail to robust. The claim emphasizes improved vitality and vigor in boys and girls through consistent use.
Welsh and Melarland Fight Ends In Draw At Nsc
In London on May 30 a 20 round purse of 1200 with 200 a side saw Welch versus Melarland draw at the National Sporting Club. Reported May 31 crowds compared the Jackson Slavine contest. Warland aggressive ten rounds with Melarland showing superior craft before Welsh pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Welch
Melarland
National Sporting Club
Warland
Welsh
McParland
George Davies promotes straightforward suit business in New Zealand
An advertisement extols George Davies as a trusted tailor offering cash on delivery, plain priced materials, and a square deal for every customer. It claims genuine tailor made suits to order and promises steady growth by sticking to simple, transparent business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davies
New Zealand
Lessons of 1870 Warn England To Heed German Threats
World writer M Andre Mervil urges England to learn from 1870 and France’s fate, citing Heine warnings and Bismarck’s tactics. He recalls French leaders echoing pacifist impulses while Prussia pursued disarmament and the looming Sedan outcome warned by Marshal Niel and Favre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Andre Mervil
Blatchford
Daily Mail
Germany
France
England
Heine
Rhine
Emile de Girardin
Thiers
Gambetta
Jules Favre
Marshal Niel
Lord Roberts
Charles Beresford
Marshal Niel Te Favre
Garnier Pages
Austria
Italy
M de Bismarck
Confederation of the North
Bavaria
Wurtemburg
Prussia
Bismarck
Moltke
Berlin
Paris
Denmark
German Empire
Leboeuf
Sedan
Noisy Cold Remedy Claim Ad Practically Repeats Itself
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a quick cure for colds and chest weakness. It promises to remove coughs and lingering illnesses and promotes a small tenpenny bottle as best value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Baxter's Lung Preserver touted as winter cough fix
An advertisement urges keeping Baxter's Lung Preserver for early cold signs. It claims quick relief, strengthens throat and chest tissues, and promotes economical use with a 10d bottle described as the best value.
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Swanson
Donegal
Jose Macinto
Sir Begds
R. Mathieson, A.T.W.F.P
Havelock Street
R. Mathieson
McDonald & Co
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society Bank OF Deposit
J. B. Christian
G. H. Buchanan
Reehold Securities
Tataract 1
Malet Com
R. Kennedy
Burnett Street
D. Jameson
Hereford Street
G. E. Owen
M.R.C.V.S
Newman's
Llewellyn Owen
Spear Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd
W. Acoular and CO
T. Young
Ulster Boot Shop
Corner East
Burnett Streets
Asuburton
Andrew Orr and CO
VPD
Lane
Canterbury Roller Flour Mills
Burnside Cement
N.2
Public Works Department
THE
Globe Delivery Company OF New Zealand, Ltd
O. H. Tate
H. Matheson
Ake & Enpress
Dundas Svt
Christe Church
N.Z
A. PO
Acunyy
Shirea
Jana
Tonking
P.O
Christeharah
Upper Ashburton Road Board
Per Press Association
al Grocere
Stora
Balkans
Politio
Ashburton Bowling Club
Dren
Boxing
George Davies, Ltd
Arcade
Ayer
Ayers
Perilia
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowall, Late
USA
Vletcher Bros
Sele
Mellor
Pealandia
Aving
James Mellor
Speirs & Wilson
Hugh Wilson
Cashel Street
Houge
Speirs and Wilson
Young Graes
Speirs and
Wilson
A.achool
Speirs
Andrew Orr‘ and CO
Tar
Ollbaizes
A. Martins
M. Ball Bearing
Otaki
Whitehouse
Gilpin
Tool Emporium
Clarke
Harris Bros
Lance
Rine Leons
Snow White
H. E. Bonnington
Obrmier
East Sreeny
Zeadand
N.Z. Clothing Factory
East Street
Albert Roberts
United Kingdom
London Directory Co., Ltd
Abchurch Lane
Annunire
Thomas Kiancox
Robert Bell
Nebhbarton
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