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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 18, 1917

Page

8

Rockdale Murder Benzing Hanged in Sydney

Sydney reports Benzing has been hanged after murder case in Rockdale. Australian floods ongoing with widespread damage.

Sydney Benzing

Whirlwind and Waterspout Roil Moturoa Damage

A June 16 storm in Moturoa caused major damage including unroofed iron works office and mixing house, toppled a Taranaki Oil Company derrick, demolished a house, and lifted and smashed an old farmhouse. A woman and five children escaped unharmed with one minor injury.

Plymouth Moturoa Taranaki Oil Company

Mayoress resigns from Lady Liverpool Committee

At a public meeting in Waimate on June 16 the Mayoress Mrs George Cash permanently resigned the presidency amid friction with the committee. She had refused to consult them. the meeting paused a resolution to protect the committee's standing and thanked the members for their past work.

Waimate George Cash Lady Liverpool Committee

Biplane Colt Injured by Tram Hindquarters

Sydney July 17 The two year old colt Biplane from R J Masons team was struck by a tram on the hindquarters and sustains muscle strain. The accident may prevent the horse from taking part in the Australian Jockey Club spring meeting.

Per Press Association Conyright Sydney Colé R. J. Mason

Westerfield social bids farewell to local soldiers

At Westerfield School a farewell gathering honored Privates McCann and Fitzgerald on final leave. Performances by local talents, a patriotic address, and a gift presentation followed, with thanks from the guests and a closing dance.

Westerfield School McCann Fitzgerald Miss Taylor Mrs Burrows Miss Cookson Miss Wright Messrs McFarlane Wright Jameson Stormer Miss Weaver Miss Deslow Messrs Cain Lill Coward

Subdivided farm with multiple paddocks and buildings

Eight paddocks with fences and water races form the subdivided property. It lists 25 acres for wheat 90 acres oats 100 acres young grass and balance stubble with a solid 5 room house stable granary woolshed and sheep yards. Located near town facilities offering favorable terms for buyers.

Irty Abhool N.Z Land Department

Local Land and Insurance Firms Advertise Services

Auditors, land brokers, land and insurance services listed by firms including Liverpool and London and Globs Insurance Co Limited. Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association and British Dominions General Insurance Co Limited. British New Zealand Meat and Produce Co Limited consignments of frozen meat and related services. Rents and interest collected. Land transfer documents prepared. Prepay and marriages arranged.

Liverpool London and Globs Insurance Co., Ltd Norwich London

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