Distance to sanatoriums sparks Ashburton board debate
At a Hospital Board meeting Air W J Dickie M P urged reconsidering patient transfer to Pleasant Valley Sanatorium after a 15 year old girl died soon after admission. He cited distance and cost, noting four first class tickets and a nurse were needed, and urged arrangements with Christchurch authorities for local access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
W. J. Dickie
M.P
Pleasant Valey Sanatorium
Ashburton
Pleasant Valley
Christchurch
G. W. Andrews
Dickie
Reid
Harper
Palmerston South
Ashhurton
Farewell Party For Mayfield Residents Mr and Mrs Wood
A farewell gathering at Mayfield honored Mr and Mrs Wood end family who are leaving the district after six years of residence. Guests received two copy chairs, with presentations by Mr Harvey and remarks from Messrs Brown Harvey Comyna Isine and Dellow senior. Mr Wood made a suitable reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Wood End
Harvey
Messrs . Brown
Comyna
Isine
Dellow
Wood
Firestone Tyres The Colossus Of Roads Ad
The extraordinary Firestone quality at ordinary price insures the economy of most miles per dollar and comfort per mile.
Coaching Party of the Countess tops His Majesty's Theatre program
At His Majesty's Theatre tonight the star item is The Coaching Party of the Countess sixth episode of The Million Dollar Mystery. Florence is lured to a trap, Norton and Jones rescue her, pursuers close in, then Florence and Norton escape. Also screened are The Cotton Industry, The Little Catamount, The European Gazette, and Wiffles on The Riviera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
His Majesty's Theatre
Will
Florence
Norton
Jones
Gaumont Industrial
Little Catamount
European Gazette
Riviera
Pathe
Baxter's Lung Preserver an Old Friend for Bronchial Ailments
The ad hails Baxter's Lung Preserver as a trusted remedy for coughs colds sore throats and bronchial troubles after years of public use. It promotes a large bottle at 10d from chemists or storekeepers and emphasizes its tonic value for invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selden
Baxter
Farewell Social at Highbank School for Lilley Family
A farewell social was held at Highbank School on Friday night for Mr and Mrs Lilley and their family. Mr D B Buckley presented a roll top desk and spoke highly of Lilley as a neighbour and friend. Local residents J Campbell and P Quinn offered best wishes. songs were performed by Mrs J Crawford, Mrs Horsfield, Miss Horsfield, and Mr Campbell. Music by Miss Moffat and Mr G Blackman accompanied dancing. refreshments were served by the ladies. Weather notes report two sharp frosts after a wet week and a windy showery Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highbank School
7. Lilley
DB. Buckley
Tilley
Lilley
J. Campbell
P. Quinn
J. Crawford
Horsfield
Miss Horsfield
Campbell
Miss Moffat
G. Blackman
Coldstream Road Board Meeting Adopts Budget and Road Work
The Coldstream Road Board met Friday with members Stevens Jewell McKeage Wilson Wills present. A three eighths of a penny rate for the coming year was approved. The clerk employed two men to clean drains on Dobsons Road. A road transfer document was signed by all members. Seven tenders were received for North Hinds Road. The clerk and water ranger were instructed to inspect noisy races. Accounts totaling £32 16s 10d were approved for shingline Lynnford and On WEACH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldstream Road Board
Dobson’s
Ivan
Hinds
Royal
Lynnford
Wakanui Road Board Acts At Monthly Meeting
Wakanui Road Board re elected James Bruce as chairman for the year. Members Bruce and Anderson to retire in May 1917, Frampton and Anderson in May 1918. Grants, water pipes and road maintenance topics discussed. Swing gates approved for Dromore road. Le Breton Load pipe culvert plan noted. Gravel reserve lease at Charing eos granted to Albert Bennison. Maintenance men positions advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakanui
Messrs
J. Bruce
W. Anderson
F. Frampton
G. BR. Watson
2. McElhinney
Watson
James Bruce
Bruce
Anderson
Messrs Frampton
Public Works Department
Ashburton
Samuel Taylor
Dromore
Smith’s Road
M. McCormick
Valverde
County Council
le Breton
Albert Bennison
Charingeos
Commonwealth and New Zealand offer to fund Shackleton relief
Melbourne June 5 Mr Pearce announced the Commonwealth and New Zealand governments would share half the expedition relief costs. On a population basis Australia would cover four-fifths of the contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mr Pearce
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Shackleton
Australia
Bronchial Conchs Take Woods Great Peppermint Cure
The note offers Bronchial Conchs a remedy named Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a treatment option. No further details are provided about efficacy, dosage, or indications in the readable text.
Ashburton Moves to Cut Heavy Railway Freight Costs
At the Borough Council meeting Dr Andrewa urged pressing the Railway Department for freight reductions for Ashburton residents who pay high rates to import goods from Christchurch. Dr Berriman urged County Council and other bodies join the effort, while Dr Kerr noted local freight disparities. The council formed a committee led by the Mayor to gather data and seek ministerial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrewa
Ashburton
Railway Department
Berriman
Kerr
Christchurch
Hinds
County Council
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Endorsement Appears
Testimonial from Panton of Dunedin praising Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for periodical headaches linked to indigestion. Letter notes relief from stomach upset, recommends use, and describes pills as safe and reliable aiding digestion, bowels, stomach, kidneys, and overall vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor
For Children's Cough Woods' Gres Pepper Is Not Cure
A fragment notes that Woods' Gres Pepper should not be considered a cure for a child's lingering cough. It emphasizes skepticism about the remedy's effectiveness.
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Opalex
Britain
Chiristchurch Institution
News and Notes
Amayeteld
Frank Curtis
East Street
Fireston
Prige
Farmers’ Co-Op
Hayward's
ERIS
NOTH
Argadee Clothing ‘Company
Cameron
Highbank
Dominiom
Press Association
James Mitchell
Borough Council
Ana Fe
Dominion
The
Bristol Piano Co., Ltd
Caralowurs
M. Spellerbers
Carl
Clement
Talbot
FORD
Sunning Order
R. D. Johnston
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