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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
7
A special Ashburton Borough Council meeting chaired by Mayor Henry Davis decided to pass a by law regulating motor car traffic. The measure will be confirmed on July 8 and take effect on July 16.
Ordinary meeting reviews finances with debit balance of £3225 5s 4d and £1500 in temporary loans. Motion to press for earlier Christchurch arrival is carried. A harness purchase for the fire brigade is approved and a sewage scheme outline is accepted. Rates and licenses are approved, and reserve inspections are scheduled with tree cutting held in abeyance pending review.
Dr Davison reports acceptance of tenors from Messrs J Newman and J Lewis for two paddocks in the Domain. Domain Committee approved. Principal fortnight work included grubbing trees making new tennis courts and improving walks. McRae seeks inquiry into 8s daily pay for Domain men while Cooper earned 7s. Mayor notes matter should have gone through Readhead.
The Chairman reported a credit balance of £344 8s 8d. Accounts totaling £1 16s were passed for payment and the meeting ended.
Mr Frank Goddard of Motupipi New Zealand reports severe indigestion and liver pain but after using Dr Morse Indian Root Pills the symptoms vanished. He claims the remedy cured his condition enabling him to eat and sleep and urges others to try the pills.
A Saskatchewan farmer secured the top prize for the best wheat in North America at a New York City event. Marquis wheat, developed at Ottawa by crossing Red Fife with imported wheats, originated from Hard Red Calcutta used by Dr. Saunders. After Ottawa trials, tests at Indian Head showed strong prairie performance with 42 bushels per acre, rising to over 59 bushels per acre in 1909 1910 trials.
A local painting and decorating service advertises undertake work in house painting and sign writing as a specialty. They promise no mess or fuss with single pricing and provide free consultations and quotations.
W H Alen Triangle announces that all workmen are insured in connection with the ongoing theatre reval. The policy covers injuries incurred during the project and applies to every tradesperson involved.
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