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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 07, 1913

Page

2

County Council Minutes Report on 1900s Mt Hutt Area Decisions

The council passed accounts totaling £1457 for payment. Tenders were called to clear live and dead gum trees in the reserve near J Allen’s land and for leasing the reserve. The Roxburgh Crossing Bridge approaches tender of £219 was accepted. Races on Mount Hutt Boundary Road were to be piped. a conference delegation was appointed. Various letters and requests were considered including land rates, Whitcombe Pass improvement, and an auctioneer license for F C May.

Studholme J. Allen Friedlander Skilling Tinwald Roxburgh Crossing South County Council A. Jary Elgin Jary Valverde Avenal Dickie Westland County Council Whitcombe Pass Tourists’ Department F. C. May Railway Department Cavendish General Post Office Council Ashburton Rakaia Methuen Andrew Young J. Crawford Lagmhor E. Clement

Council adopts annual balance and sets 4d in the pound rate

Special meeting of the council resolves to adopt the yearly balance sheet without Auditor General’s review. A general rate of 4d in the pound is set, with the clerk to be collector and the chairman and Mr Cairns to sign the rate book before the council adjourns.

Cairns

Home cough mixture recipe cuts costs and boosts relief

A home made cough remedy using Hean's Essence offers ten to twelve shillings worth for eighteen pence. Mix sugar treacle warm water and Hean's Essence, store in a bottle, and use for all ages. Advertises safety and long shelf life while praising effects for croup and stubborn coughs. Hean's Essence sold by H F Bonnington and medicine dealers at 6d a bottle.

Hean New Zealand H. F. Bonnington Wanganui Becuse

Patent Advice and Tobacco Products Highlighted in Ad

An old notice promotes patent advice from Henry Hughes Ltd in Christchurch and advertises tobacco products. It mentions free booklets on securing patents and lists cigarette brands and inhaler quality.

Henry Hughes Ltd Hereford Street Christchurch

Motive Motifs and Local Developments in New Brighton

Bishop Julius conducted the installation of Rev H H Motty in New Brighton. Christchurch Technical College will offer motor car driving classes and seek £250 from the Government for a car. The Early Colonists Committee is proposed for museum incorporation. Albert Smithers and Harry Reeves faced Christchurch Magistrate Court. Smithers fined £1 for rude language and £5 for threats. Reeves fined £2 and costs. Saturday half-holiday is delayed. Innovation week starts with retailers closing at 1 pm Saturday and chemists reducing Friday closing to 9 pm.

Julius H. H. Mot Brighton Christchurch Albert ‘Smithers Harry’ Reeves Smithers Reeves

Educational Institute Debate On Children’s Teeth Policy

In Dunedin 5 June Mr Armstrong called for free hospital treatment for children who cannot afford dental care and urged streamlined admission by teacher or clergy certificates. The issue was referred to the Headmasters Association. New Plymouth earlier saw debate on Bible in schools with opposition to teacher involvement in Bible teaching programs.

Dunedin Armstrong Otagon University Dental Hospital Headmasters’ Association New Zealand Educational Institute New Plymouth G. MacDonald Bible-to-Schools League

Supreme Court Echoes Shaw Case in New Zealand Hearing

Timaru June 6 The taking of evidence in the Hall v Costello claim for two thousand pounds arising from Walter Shaw's bankruptcy was completed today. The case was adjourned to Christchurch for agreement.

Timaru Hall Costello Walter Shaw Christchurch

Railway Appeal Board Case Outcomes At Wellington Hearing

At a Railway Appeal Board sitting in Wellington on June 6, multiple cases were heard. Charles William Johnston gained a wage increase after appealing his withheld salary. Several stationmasters and officials challenged promotions and classifications, with decisions reserved or pending.

Wellington Railway Appeal Board Charles William Johnston Petone Seale William Henry Cracknell Farmdon Alexander William Moller Te Aro Leonard Atkin Johnsonville William J. Feeney Robert K. G. Hardie Clark Ita Ernest Autin Tomkins Electric’ Lines

Baxter's Lane Preserver Promoted for Lung Tissues

An advertisement urges readers to buy Baxter's Lane Preserver to cure morning coughs and chest weakness. The copy claims a single bottle costs 10d and will heal lung tissues and strengthen the system today.

Make Your Own Wooden Coal Vase at Orr and Co

Advertises OAL Vase Sets with oxidised shovel ornamental handle and hinges to assemble a wooden coal vase. Priced from sixpence per set at John Orr and Co. 9 1415.

Dohn Orr and

Lawrence's New Zealand Motor Exchange Ad

A compact Christchurch ad offers used machines with overhaul service and a money back guarantee. It promises savings and notes the address 128 Lower High Street for contact.

Lawrence N.Z. Motor, Exchange Lower High Street Christchurch

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