Ashburton Borough Council Meeting Reviews Finances and Projects
Ashburton council held a fortnightly session with Mayor R. Galbraith and councillors noting a debit balance of £9,116 58 7d and receipts of £208 18s 0d since the last meeting. They discussed rat destruction measures, water pipe shipments, stockyard linoleum, electric light prospects, polling for memorial funds, park street tree planting debate, and multiple by law and staffing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
R. Galbraith
Crs
Perriomn
W. Wat
W. G. Hillier
BR. Kore
A. J. Grigg
D. Watson
W. Osman
Bank of New Zealand
Chesson
Messrs
T. Burt
Netherby
Sydney
W.C.T.U
Council
G. W. Russell
Miss Vera Mitchell Delivers Appealing Cello Recital
Miss Vera Mitchell returned from study abroad and performed at the Theatre Royal last evening to a sparse but enthusiastic audience. Her recital featured Boccherini and Haydn with graceful tone and refined technique, supported by Miss Ethel Mitchell and other performers in a broad program of airs and instrumental solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mitchell
Theatre Royal
Haydn
Air
Johann Matheson
Gluck
Handel
Ga Foi
Geltermann
Popper
Arliquin
Lrowell
Innocent's Progress Leads at His Majesty's Theatre
Review touts Innocent's Progress as a standout production at His Majesty's Theatre. The plot follows a naive girl drawn into danger between loyalties and a hopeful love, with Joe Livingstone opposing and Lilian West in a key role. The piece is praised for its emotional depth and uplifting themes.
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Bud
Ene
Nadie
Dauiune Starke
Sue
Joe Livingstone
Wille Lilian West
Pornau Roe
New York
Silce
The Better Ole on Screen at Ashburton Theatre
The Better Ole, a screen adaptation of Bruce Suilin’s cartoons, debuts at Ashburton’s Majesty’s Theatre under Leo D Chateau International Attractions. It presents Alf, Ern, and Old Girls as symbolic characters amid wartime humor and human resilience, with box plans on view at The Cristal and complimentary tickets suspended.
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Ole
Ibruce Suirnsfather
Ashburton
A Majesty’s Theatre
Leo DD. Chateau
Lis
Lu- Mahlty
Alf
Ers
Ulu Sil
Tupiter
Old Tell
Cristal
Hockey Ground Bid Sparks Council Debate
Dr Ferriman urged superannuation for nurses and £555 4s passed for payments. Bowling Club sought a 48 by 87 yard hockey ground behind the pavilion. Dr Watt favored North West ground. Dr Kerr opposed granting the ground to the club. Dr McHires proposed a meeting with bowlers and board. Dr McFlren supported the plan after discussion.
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Ferriman
Watt
Kerr
Othe
McHires
Crean
Influenza on transports and troops supplies
Relatives and friends of soldiers are urged to note the emphasis on disinfectants and health measures aboard troopships. The text mentions products claimed to stop colds and sore throats and to aid overall hygiene aboard transport vessels.
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Smallbone Bros
Criterion Garage
Rule’s
Cass Street
Norfolk
Telephone No
W. J. Sparrow
Tailor and Merc East
Ashbirton
Burnett Street
Ford Gars
FORD
Fiat
Tangred Street
Domain and Reserves Committees
Park Street
Domain Gate
Havelock Street
Watson
Hillier
Aleksleen
Ashburien
N.E
Mellen
Grigg
Works Committee
Hampstead
Alford Forest Road
Postal Department
Post Office
Nosworthy
Dickie
Ashburton County
Somerset Hotel
Coutsetion
National Provident Fund
Borouch
Civenating
General
War Memorial
Hemert
HIS Majesty’s Theatre
Domain Board
S.O.S
Tts
Smith’s
Smith
Ashburton’s
GLADE
Cunningham
Cifton Khst
East Street
Ashbactsr
Frank Curtis
Flp.o
Tictan
East Streat
Suenba
Bonnington
Remac
Keir
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