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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
4
A notice requests all accounts owing to the sender be paid on or before the 20th. The fragment cites a due date of the 20th and appears as a short creditor demand.
Customer invitation notes new season suit fabrics and lengths ready for fitting. Shoppers are urged to visit to choose preferred cut and sleeve length.
The article argues Sir William Hall-Jones should not stay in London for ministers convenience. He resigns effective yesterday after a winter at home, with Mr Palliser to run the London office until a successor is named. It criticizes the government and New Zealand Times for delaying the appointment and hints at political maneuvering and possible jobbing.
The Wellington Liberal urges reasons for postponing the High Commissioner appointment, arguing a three month delay is tolerable and that rushing this London office restructuring could serve political interests. The piece warns delaying risks public suspicion and accuses the government of abusing power or using the office as a political shuttlecock.
Local notes report Empire Day celebrations with fireworks set to begin at 8 pm in the West Street reserve. A government notice lists Ashburton district May births 33 deaths 9 marriages 6, compared to last year. Regular post office hours on King's Birthday include extended hours and special delivery.
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