Timaru Show Dates Put to Vote at Special Meeting
A Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association meeting considered motions to change Show dates, debating Autumn versus Spring timing. The vote kept the old October Wednesday and Thursday dates, with calls for talks with Ashburton to avoid a regional clash and protect exhibitors and stock entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association
W Hay
B.H Rhodes
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Timaru
Hay
Ashburton
Laken
RH Rhodes
F Simmons
Cain
Rj. Withell
Ashburton Association
Timaru Association
RL Ordell
Withell
Elfest
Maling
Sydney
Timara
T Guild
Back
Way
South Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Nomination list for New Zealand Car of 2000
The document lists numerous nominees including J Chamberlain Uenukau Allegressa La Torpedo Chicome Armistice Mariapte Teitaihar Asregal Star Rose Martello and others such as Submarine Notus Makaroff Royal Grown Sea King Teretonga Paritutu and Field Gun for the New Zealand Car of 2000 award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Iawa
Two Miles
Blythemaid
Mahutongi
Bourrasque
Moscow
Fismoen
Tirole
Solutier
Gladstone
Convoy
Joa Chamberlain
Uenukau
Allegressa
la Torpedo
Chicome Armistice
Mariapte
Teitaihar
Asregal
Star Rose
Martello
8T Joe
Apa
Lyrist
Thapur
Zimmerman
Wirral
Kairoma
Idealist
Boomerang
Letherin
Starshoat
Mejodesn
Savoury
Stephancar
Ghoorka
Lapland
Zarevos
Submarine
Notus
Makaroff
Royal Grown
Sea King
Multifid
Teretonga
Paritutu
Landwern
Welbeck
Zetland
Baleam
Benzine
Auratu
Butawayo
Field Gun
Boy Charged With Attempted Murder Over Rifle Incident
Fifteen year old Stanley A J Suckling faced Police Court on a charge of attempting to murder Levlia Prichard by firing a rifle. Prichard was wounded in the arm. the defense claimed it was an accident. The case was remanded and then committed to the Supreme Court on a charge of assault with grievous bodily harm. Bail set at 2100. The hearing was conducted privately due to the defendant's age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley A. J. Suckling
Levlia Prichard
Suckley
Prichard
108 year old man dies in bed fire suffocation
David Watts of Maclean, aged 108, suffocated when his bedding caught fire and this caused a fatal blaze. Authorities report the incident as a tragic accidental fire in the elderly resident's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srover
Jone
David Watts
Maclean
Borough balks at County grant for Domain maintenance
The Borough Council rejected a £75 grant offer from the County Council toward the Domain for the coming year. Conditions tied the funds to oval access on holidays for county clubs, prompting objections from the Mayor and others who argued the Borough should not be burdened. A committee, including Dr Reid, was formed to meet the County Council and present the position with facts and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Borsuth
Domain Board
County Council
Fonda of the Domain Board
Oporta
Hoe
Cricket Association
Ferriman
Cra Davison
Stewart
Reid
Clark
Echeme
Ry Reid
Dr Reid
Altered Food Complaint On Steamer Mattua Trial
Twenty one firemen and trimmers aboard the steamer Mattua faced the Stipendiary Magistrate Dr Madithur after refusing to work due to breakfast deemed unfit for human consumption. Evidence showed the meal matched the saloon fare, Captain GG Smith and Dr Henry testified. The magistrate convicted the accused, ordering them to pay court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattua
Madithur
GG Smith
Meresntila Marine
Henry
de McArthur
Bank official found dead amid doorway in Dunedin
At the Cromwell Branch of the Bank of New Zealand Mr N Muir relieving manager was found dead between two doors this morning by teller Mr Murdock. Death appears due to heart disease in a single man. Also a logging accident near Norwood left John Cracknell aged 26 killed when a log rolled over him in the bush on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunepin
Tyne
Murdock
Cromwall
Bank of New Zealand
N Muir
Mec Muir
Ann
John Cracknell
Norsawood
Fatal Wicksteel Place Fire Sparks Arson Charge
A large two story Wicksteel Place boarding house is gutted by fire. One body found, Burt, smoke suffocation suspected. Owner A Higgin insured. several insurers named. Suspect Adwin arrested. Ashwin remanded after arson charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Adwin
Higgin
United
New Zealand
Hatheway and Johnston
State
Liverpool
London
Glebe
Australian Alliance
Bkeanna
Yorkshire
Ashwin
Inquiry into the Tonga wreck at Lyttelton
Mr FW Bishop M a conducted the marine inquiry at Lyttelton into the schooner Tonga disaster. The vessel left Lyttelton April 21 in a gale and capsized near Cape Campbell around midnight. The magistrate urged new regulations for welfare and seaworthiness of vessels like the Tonga with compulsory shifting boards when carrying loose ballast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytteuton
FW Bishop
Lyttelton
Tonga
Cape Campbell
Marine Department
Arsesrora
Slaughterhouse Review Finds Gaps In Smaller Plants
A survey by the Evening Post on local slaughterhouses shows export houses meet standards while smaller plants need improvements. Interviews with meat company managers and Mr Beakes, assistant to the Chief Veterinarian, push for a full inquiry. A sale notice reports T.8, No.1215, Havelock Street villa residence moved to Mr Samuel Sprott. May stock slaughtered for human consumption at Ashburton abattoir totals: cattle 21, pigs 131 with two condemned, sheep and lambs 859 with one wholly condemned and seven diseased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prose Association
Weutrxaron, Jute & the
Evening Post
Beakes
F Ferriman
T.8
Havelock Street
A. Bairatow
Samuel Sprott
Ashburton Abattoira
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
THS County Council
United Preas Assosiation
United Prose
Flectric Tolage
Ayeepee
Korea
Y Hlactrio
Toxto
Jane
Honjo
Kores
Wellington
Pouchar
Enid
Bin
Ourepare
Wakanui
Wakanui Road
Tandera
Othinet
Kilgour
Ashburton County Council
Enders
Goanty Council
Charles Morrison
Watanui
Mafia
Janeith
F. Bled, ‘Architect
Geraldine
Stubbs
Jutta
Hanging Rock
Opiti River
Flice
Sure Face
Timarn
Meason &A Margieant
Vantes, Etc
Guardtian
Tinwald
H. Frew
Alcoran'r
Havelock Streas
Tupmer
Morris Hees
Adame ST Vincent
Claus Oyane
UW Jame
Peter Street
Ray
Llaus Coomas
South
Icland
Cas. Tuostas
Chas. Thomas
East Street
Redburton
Trey
Klegang
Mircuete & Turner's
Drapers
Quality
John Orr and Co
A. T. H. Williams
Mrrowett & Tomxes’s
Burnett Street
HC Baweutrs
EW Books
Curtis Yorke
Phillips
Swan Creek
Alph Connor
John Oxenham
Katherine Thurston
Lafayette
Pemberton
Philpotts
Bullen
Haggard
H. M. Jones
Parker
Christchurch
School of Music
Cox Steent
Bauchop
Oddfellows’ Hall
Morteage
T. Bullock
Havelock and
William Streets
Carrier
Hasy Bantal
Apply
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
Cid
Abbey
Hvir
Andrew Orr & Co., Ltd
Canterbury
Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd
Andrew Orr and Co.’s Ltd
Andrew Orr & CO. Ltd
Fox
Craighead & Berryman
Navy
Lyle
Corser
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Cameron
Springfield
Wm. Powers
Draugilts
Deay
Bos F. Piow
Lees Harrows
Steipree
Daucen Cisco
Catsbridge
H.P. Rambler
R. Friedlander
Greenstrest
See Bros, Ltd
N.Z. Farnera’ Co-Op
John Gilmour
Greenstreet
Friedlander Bros. Ltd Auction NZ
Farmers CO. OP
Neers
David Thomas
Me. D. Thomas
Tluber
EFRON
Salevat
D. Thomas
Methven
EB LD
Thomas
North Island
Stockhil’s
Ronse’s
Act
Publc
Auctoneer
Golden Eagle
Mrromxc
Twanza’s
Lancred Street
Tate
Callon
Albert Roberts
The
Canterbury Frozen Meat and Nairy Produce Export Company, ‘Limited
Lfast
Fairfield
Paresta
Sgd
F. Waymouth
Chiiateburon
Jana
A. and P. Association
James Clark
FNZ
F.lp.s
D. E. Thomas
James Clack
Temuka
Best Dunlop
Oates & CO
Best Regent
Dunlop
Golf Grips 3d
Tennis Grips
Hockey Grips
Zealand
4 Cycle & Motor Works
Cata’stus
Tookcom
Housahold Grocer
J. L. Myers
Bind Road
Claas
Bon Accord Cairiage
J.B. Christian
Arcade
Totty
Prica
Robert Totty
Osra
Ali Drines
Usul
Price
Cookham's
D. Stock
Bushell
F'Orist
Fruiterer
Grean
Lata Gilmour
United Dress Association
Por
Wancanui
Wanganui
Vietna Lore’ Association
Keapers
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