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Ashburton Guardian in Ashburton, Canterbury

01 Jun 1912

Page 7

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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

7

North Canterbury Farmers Union debates sacks morale and land tenure

The twelfth annual provincial conference of the North Canterbury District of the New Zealand Farmers Union sat in Christchurch with remits on sack charges, Crown land leases and land tenure reforms. Delegates urged government action on draft weights, wages, immigration, and experimental stations, while supporting auctioneer and frozen meat trade matters and farm implement showcases.

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Canterbury New Zealand Farmers’ Union Christchurch Bb. Seth-Smith Templeton J. W. Patchett Prebbleton W. T. Lili Ashburton Gardner Waikavi O.halloran Oxford T. L. Roberts Scargill G. Gardner O'Halloran My Sheaf Myr C. Reid Waikari Y. Roberts C. Reid G. Sheat Howson J. Seymour Springfield Sheat Reid O’halloran Myr O'Halloran Chamber of Commerce Dominion Conference Dominion J. Lee, Junior Waiau North Canterbury Farmers’ Union T. Roberts W. T. Lill New Zealand Seth-Smith Challoran Hans Itolland Andrew Roberts Cullen Patchett Rebbleton A. Jr. Bell Caristchurch Waikart Railway Department Holland Greendale J. E. Roberts J. ©. O. Grigg London J. Tee J. O'Halloran Woool-Paels Wool-Selers
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Parishioners Elect New Officers at All Saints Methven

All Saints Church Methven held its annual parishioners meeting at the Masonic Hall with Archdeacon Ensor in the chair. J Carr presented a year end balance showing a moved debit to a small credit balance and new vestry officers were elected. A proposal to build a new schoolroom was put forward with £143 already in hand. Archdeacon Ensor instituted the new vicar and a post meeting banquet celebrated Mr S G Holmes departing from the district.

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Masonic Hall Methven Tinsor J. Carr S. Smith Lessis W. Morgan J. W. Watson AH. H. Pawson T. Hitchcock T. Middleton W. Higman T. J. &. Doherty Archdeacon Ensor S. G. Holmes Mount Harding Methven Racing Club Canterbury C. A. Cuff Banke of New Zealand Methuen Holmes Varmers Kindred Sports
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Farewell Social Held for Miss Kent at Hinds Hall

Despite bad weather Hinds Hall drew a full crowd for a farewell social honoring Miss Kent who has served as mistress and leaves for Kaiapoi school on Tuesday. Rev J H Rogers chaired and led a successful concert featuring pianoforte performances by Miss Bennett and Miss Hoare songs by Miss Rogers Mrs Goldsmith and Messrs Guinness.

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Hinds Hall
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Miss Kent Honored With Watch At Farewell Gathering

Evans and Taples hosted a farewell event for Miss Kent with a eulogistic speech by one chairman and gifts including a gold watch and chain. Misses Dwyer and Daly presented a silver backed brush and comb on behalf of the children, while Headmaster Mr Cook praised her work and wished success in her new sphere. An excellent supper followed and dancing to Hoare's Band lasted until 1.80 a.m. with local musicians assisting.

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Christ church Stock Great Sale Delayed One Week

eee Bros announce a one week delay to the opening of their Christchurch Stock sale due to the large influx of goods. Over 200 packages must be unpacked before the event. To clear stock quickly, items will be marked at about half price.

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Eee Bros Christchurch
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