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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

7

Hampstead Town Board approves higher rate for Hospital costs

Hampstead Town Board met to set a rate of seven eighths of a penny on rateable property to cover higher Hospital and Charitable Aid Board charges. They discussed spreading the debt over two years, a condolence for a late employee, and contributions to the hospital. Also reviewed were by law enforcement, pound upkeep, remits to the Municipal Association, street repairs, lighting, and staff appointments.

Hampstead Town Board W. J. Silcock G. W. Andrews W. Thompson BR. F. Lewis Mrr Armstrong Hampstead Myr Andrews Myr Thompson Mr Thompson Wilson Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Lewis Wilcox Charitable Aid Board Messrs Andrews and Wilson Markey’s Bridge Ashburton Borough Andrews Thompson Municipal Association of New Zealand Hampstead Board Municipal Association Andrewe Tint Wn Fee Channa Rapley Street Ae Bright

County Centres Concert at Mayfield

A Mayfield Band Hall crowd attended the Lawn Tennis Club concert with Miss Woods and others performing songs and violin. Chairman emphasized tennis recreation value before a farce by Hawke Withell and Brading. The evening concluded with a dance, boosting club funds.

Mayfield Pawson Anama Nicholls Misses Woods Jaine Gaarder Oakley Gimson E. J. Hall C. W. Withell Hewitt H. Hawke Withell N. Brading Hawke

Mount Somers Road Board Hears Grants and Elections

The Mount Somers Road Board met and re elected McFarlane Turton and Cullen as members. W Lambie was named chairman for the year. The board granted permission to remove a culvert, sought grants for road works, and struck a halfpenny rate. Tend ers were called for shingling and other works. accounts of £46 6d were approved.

Mount Somers Messrs W. Lambie H. Cullen W. RB. Turton J. McFarlane W. T. Smith Messrs McFarlane Turton Cullen Ashburton County Springburn Lambie Bowyer’s J. Hood Public Works Department Potts River Stranserobie Library Road Martin's Road Bushside P.bates Alford Forest

Argentine crop insurance firms crash after heavy rain

A London Times correspondent notes profitable Argentine crop insurance over several years with dividends up to 65 percent. After recent rains most firms are bankrupt or seeking creditor settlements, with big companies possibly surviving and smaller ones disappearing.

London ‘Times

Tailor Made Clothes Promise Quality In New Season Styles

Clothing that is pressed but machine made lacks shape and durability. The store offers tailor made suits with robust construction and careful workmanship. Choose from new season materials and suit lengths to keep you in the paths of rectitude.

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