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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
4
Councillor Peter Stewart, chair of the Works Committee, outlines plans and costs for footpath resurfacing with a switch from asphalt to durable methods. He notes the council may need loans for extensive channelling and details concrete culvert renewals to improve drainage and health.
At a meeting in Auckland on June 6 the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association read a New Zealand Association letter asking to host the Davis Cup challenge round. Auckland decided to reply in the negative and recommend relocating the fixture to Christchurch.
Wellington, June 6. The Governor reports the George fund collected only £14 by June 2 and extends the deadline to June 20. He asks mayors and council chairs across New Zealand to promote the fund, urging donors’ lists be sent to Government House or the Bank of New Zealand Wellington by June 20. Signed Islington, Governor.
In Timaru on June 6 creditors heard in the Byford Norrie and Edgar estate that secured debts total £5287, with £3933 owed to 384 suppliers. The firm overpaid by £1834 for butter fat in the first year amid a falling market. The meeting adjourned for two weeks while books go to accountants. a secured creditor holds a mortgage on premises valued around £4000.
Auckland June 4. John Lomas secretary of Labour discusses delays in investigating irregularities in arbitration awards. He pledges to prosecute proven breaches, denies plans for fewer actions and more warnings, and explains inspector transfers aim at balance and promotion. More details to come to union secretaries.
Wellington dispatch from June 5 summarises London market quotes dated June 3. Meat prices show mutton and lamb firm with upward bias for light weights. beef and pork weak or quiet. Shipments from River Plate to British ports total May consignments. butter and cheese markets dull though certain grades steady. wool quotes listed for Bradford tops and crossbreds with various fineness levels.
W Kearney of Carrington Street Rosaire Brisbane recounts two years of pain after a foot wound from a stake puncture. After two operations and crutches he used Zam Buk balm, which drew out the splinter and healed the wound. He credits Zam Buk alone for restoring his leg and health. Zam Buk advertised as a cure for piles eczema ringworm ulcers and many injuries. Available at chemists and stores at 7s 6d and 8s 6d per pot.
Local drapers and shops advertise Roslyn Writing Pads for home use. Pads are offered at 6d each with a quantity note.
My lu Poodle M P addresses a meeting at the Opera House on Sunday denying the accuracy of Invercargill remarks about Waihi He says his mind was the riot when police were mobbed enforcing the Licensing Act He claims women were unsafe when rocks were thrown and notes police treatment amid the Waihi protest The audience agrees with his statement with one dissenting voice.
The Ashburton Rugby Union held a meeting to reconsider the disqualification of three players from the previous session. Deputations from the Ashburton Football Club urged leniency and pledged they may appeal if not reinstated, while discussions addressed fixtures postponement and potential reclassification of players.
Notes report Dannevirke hockey authorities tightening skirt enforcement eight inches from ground and discuss fallback at nine inches. A city moving pictures poll shows topical pictures leading with 3174 votes, scenic 2398, dramas 2184. Christchurch College notes British continuation education plans to 16 and NZ hopes the bill prompts more action by Mr Fowlds.
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