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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 06, 1913

Page

2

Licensing Committee Grants Hotel License Renewals

The Licensing Committee met yesterday with members Bailey, Dickie, Lambie, Wallice, Jopp, Kennedy, Twomey, Affleck, Hunter, Taylor and Halliday present. All nine hotel license renewals were granted after favourable police reports. The Bluff Hotel Coalgate renewal was approved despite temporary accommodation strain, with additions if permanent needs arise. Springfield Hotel renewal was adjourned three months for the installation of a ladies lavatory upstairs.

Av. Ka Kaia T. A. B. Bailey S.M W. J Dickie M.P Lambie McMillan Charles Gladstone Wallicé Bluff Coalgate Hunter Harry J. Patton W. J. Hunter Springfield

Methven A and P committee holds meeting and resignations

The Methven Agricultural and Pastoral Association committee met on Tuesday with A Murray chairing. They noted the Canterbury A and P Association conference outcomes and a draft report from W Buchan on the draught horse section. Secretary C T Middleton resigned, a new secretary call was set for before June 16, and meetings moved to the second Monday at 2 pm. A ploughing match was approved for this year.

Methven ‘Agricultural and Pastoral Association Messrs A. Murray A. Orr W. Morgan D. McDonald W. Campbell W. Buchan Daniel McKendry LT Twomey Thes. Doherty R. Millar Canterbury A. and P. Association A. and .P Christchurch Mangin C. T. Middleton Mangin and Buchan Ashburton Guardian Dan McKendry Morgan

Entertainments at His Majesty's Theatre Last Evening

A fair audience enjoyed a varied programme. The top feature was Escape of the White Glove Detective Gang acted by French artistes with strong drama and a thrilling finale. St Gothard's Tunnel impressed as a scientific film with country map guidance. A Japanese acrobatic display and Jim Goes Fencing Mad drew laughs. Dogs of different breeds provided a fine nature study. Two Women and Two Men received special mention. The programme repeats tonight.

His Majesty’s ‘Theatre White Glove St. Gothard’s Tunnel Jim

Unity Conference in Christchurch Expecting Record Labour Delegates

Mr BR Semple of the Federation of Labour said July Unity Conference credentials from over 200 delegates have been returned and about 800 delegates from the antifa trades union movement are expected. The meeting aims for unity in political and industrial action as the largest NZ labour congress.

Christchurch BR. Semple Federation of Labour Dominion Antifa Trades Union Movement New Zealand

Christchurch notes on suffrage chalking and city grants

In Christchurch church walls a chalk slogan Votes for Women appears amid reporting on suffrage sentiment. The town raises £693 1s 10d for Scott funds. £56 9s goes to relief, £636 125 10d funds a local memorial. The Mayor seeks labor help as government building work nears completion with £60,000 cost and solid foundations. Licensing Bench details transfers and renewals.

Christ. Church Scott Worcester Street Cathedral Square New Zealand

Retail Trade Slack in Christchurch Observed by Merchants

A Christchurch retail survey finds overall business quiet but roughly normal for winter. Retailers cite higher costs for raw materials labour and freight, with profit margins thin as exchanges between merchants and retailers remain steady and concerns over money tightness are viewed as overstated.

Christchurch Ies the Press

Waiting at the Church

A Wellington Petone wedding planned for 2 30 pm was ruined when the bride and guests waited for the bridegroom who failed to appear. The ceremony was cancelled as hours passed and the groom, a Christchurch resident, telegraphed to cancel.

Wellington Petone Christchurch

Baxters Lung Preserver Promoted As Natural Cold Cure

An advertisement argues that neglect of cold symptoms harms the elderly and promotes Baxters Lung Preserver as a harmless, Nature based remedy. The copy touts it as the easiest and surest way to cure a cold in Nature's way, priced at 1s 10d per bottle.

Nature Baxter

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