Ashburton Council adopts works committee recommendation
At the Ashburton Borough Council meeting the Works Committee proposed that the combined foreman duties be approved and John Blackler be appointed temporary foreman for three months from June 21 1918 with no immediate advertisement. Debate followed with several councilors opposing or supporting the plan and the motion passed with Stewart the sole dissent.
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Davison
Blackler
Mr Blackler
Stewart
Works Committee
Orr
Dr Orr
Christian
Ferriman
The
Star
Dr. Stewart
Christchurch City Council to urge heated workplaces this winter
A Christchurch special committee discussed display space at the burbury Museum and considered shopfront improvements while an Auckland burglary was reported at a Fendalton residence. The council urged employers to heat shops workrooms and factories through the coming winter.
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Bebury Museum
Christchurch
Gonreit Shai Pe Eatee 2
Megawa Wa
Fendalton
Christchureh City Council
Supreme Court in Invercargill Records Civil and Divorce Actions
At the Invercargill Supreme Court today before Sir Joshua Williams a civil case Royds Bros v Robert L Wilson concluded over £596 for goods to a grocery business run by Edward J Wilson. Wallacetown Motor Omnibus Co v Wright Stephenson & Co seeks £210 for a December collision. case unfinished. Decree nisi granted in Robert James Philpot v Isabella Jane Philpot and Frank Skiffington with costs to co respondent.
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Invercargill
Supreme Court
Sir Joshua Williams
Royds/ Bros. and Kirk
Robert
Wallacetown Motor Omnibus Company
Wright, Stephenson and Co
Nisi
Robert James
Philpot
Isabella Jane -Philpot
Frank Skiffington
Government Advances Department Hints Liberal Lending
Wellington June 9 Mr Massey says the government aims to raise borrowing limits from state lending department for workers from £3800 to £400 and for settlers from £600 to £700. The prior government limits on local body loans were not always strictly followed when local development works needed funding.
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Wellington
Massey
Legislative Council Reform Bill Slightly Delayed by Cabinet
Questioned on introducing the Legislative Council Reform Bill this session the Prime Minister answered no, noting the bill would go to the House of Representatives. Cabinet final approval awaited. Mr Massey indicated large electorates remain but Islands may be subdivided for representation.
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Wellington
Legislative Council
House of Representatives
Massey
London parish council pays costs in lighting rate case
The St Peter's Parish Council of London faced litigation with the Duke of Bedford over a lighting rate. It has had to pay costs totaling £48, a sizable sum given the disputed amount of 2s 8d.
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St. Peter’s
London
Duke of Bedford
Children Backing Coach at Night Strives For Peppermint Care
A brief note describes Woods’s initiative to promote peppermint care as a nighttime remedy. It highlights a backing coach supporting the effort and frames it as a peaceful remedy for children’s comfort.
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Woods
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