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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
6
Hon W Nosworthy urged sound policy noting 212 British immigrants arrived recently. Of these 1575 were nominated by relatives in the Dominion and 647 assisted by Imperial authorities. He praised the nomination system as best for securing suitable immigrants and discussed domestic help shortages in cities.
The New Zealand Repatriation Association conference in Wellington considers resolutions urging stricter immigration limits on Hindus and Chinese and a white New Zealand policy. It backs extending the Repatriation Act to imperial soldiers who settle in New Zealand and condemns accepting widows of imperial soldiers likely to become a taxpayer burden.
The His Majesty's Theatre screen tonight features Ginger Mick, an Australian war drama by Raymond Longford and produced with The Sentimental Bloke team. The six reel feature follows Mick from khaki trials to his final sacrifice at Gallipoli, with Berry Sydney and Gallipoli settings and a vivid blend of pathos and humor.
The Kiwis Soldier Concert Party will entertain Ashburton audiences next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Town Hall. The Auckland Observer praises their clean wholesome comedy, original numbers, and tuneful ditties. Each member is a specialist, with ample dance, sketch, and frolic, and the Bristol box plan shows for the Ashburton season.
The advert lists multiple properties for sale near Ashburton and Mayfield including a six room dwelling with acre of land in Oxford Street near Hampstead School, a dairy farm, 81 acres near Ashburton, 150 acres near Mayfield, 575 acres split light and heavy land, 330 acres with six rooms and outbuildings, and 3 acres dwelling with electric light and outbuildings. Terms described as reasonable with easy terms and cash options.
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