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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
2
A terse wartime financial record shows Guardian List entries with figures like £5 4s and 5 00 in the column labeled Total to noon this day. Names such as Copland Chertsey appear with small sums noted, reflecting prior acknowledgments and updated tallies.
An Ealing sale of fat stock and assorted items raised funds for the New Zealand Forces sick and wounded fund. Fat stock from Maling and Carew brought £74 8s, manure from Ashburton group £2 19s 6d, and produce £1 3s 6d. A piano, rooster pair, and cake guess added to the total, with a concert and dance later yielding £10. Exhibitors pledge items for future auction to aid the fund.
A Belgian Relief Fund concert and dance drew a large audience at Elgin School on May 28 with chairs, decorations, and performances by local figures. A Belgian flag sold at auction realized about £16, finally bought by Mr J Brankin, followed by supper and dancing into the night.
Mrs W. K Watson secretary of the Ashburton Ladies Hospital Ship Committee reports a telegram from Lord Liverpool expressing thanks for seven cases of hospital ship fittings sent by the committee. The message says contributions received safely and conveys best regards from Liverpool.
The South Rakaia School Committee met last Thursday with Rev W T Todd chairing. They noted May inspector visits praised progress under temporary headmaster W Groos. new headmaster W B Judkins began June 7. Attendance averages 124 of 138, repairs approved, arbor day trees requested, desks adjusted, and teachers sought for cleaning and grounds upkeep. A special meeting on the 24th was set to discuss school interests.
Ashburton Borough School Committee held a meeting to discuss religious instruction arrangements with the Ministers' Association and clergy. The Board confirmed Miss K B Stuart as assistant mistress and an automatic flushing system inquiry was noted. Attendance and roll numbers rose after holidays. accounts totaling £15 1s 9d were approved.
Auckland June 14 Arbitation Court hears Florence Williams claim for compensation on death of her husband employed by New Zealand Sulphur Company. Trial focuses on whether death was an accident, arose out of and occurred in the course of employment. Judgment reserved.
Christchurch population swells as about 600 people arrive for the Glenmark State land ballot. A total of 1083 applicants from across the islands seek sections. Canterbury expects three days of examinations at King’s Theatre and the balloting to continue Friday at 9 am.
A vintage advertisement promotes NAZOS throat lozenges for singers and performers. It claims protection against chills and relief from hoarseness and soreness, offering 60 doses for six shillings.
A brief item notes a night time incident involving a children’s event or location described as hacking couch activities. The report mentions Great Peppermint Cure and a scoring reference 1s Gd 2s Gd with limited readable context. Further details remain unclear in the surviving text.
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