Ashburton Borough Council Meeting Moves on War Exemptions
The Ashburton Borough Council met to discuss wartime relief, remitting rates for married men overseas if legal, and awaiting government guidance. Other business covered lease tenders, water service requests, lavatory proposals, rest room improvements, and licence approvals.
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Department of Internal Affairs
New Zealand
Red Cross
Vex
Aitken Street
Fer Timan
Ashburton
Hefford
Hawera
Glasgow
T.S. Lgl4
Cass and
Grey Streets
Hampstead
W. T. Lill
Ferriman
Andrews
Cownell
Tdoyd
McElrea
Orr
Contested Letter Responds to Justice on War Policy
J Gourdies letter defends his protest against biased Allied coverage and U S policy praising Britain while criticizing Wilson and Roosevelt. He disputes Justice and argues Germany’s acts, Belgium invasion, and naval buildup show need for stronger Allied response. He cites Lord Roberts warnings and questions Massey Ward policy.
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Moros
Guardian
Justice
United States
Germany
Roosevelt
Wilson
U.S.A
America
Europe
Belgium
Britain
von Hollwege
Fastice
S Wood
Lord Roerts
Asquith
Blatchford
Massey
Joseph Ward
AG Ronsevaltis
J. Gourdie
District report cited by Domain Committee
The fortnightly curator’s report was adopted after being referred to the Domain Committee for review.
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Domain Committee
Car features listed include lighting windscreen and tires
The itemized notice describes a vehicle with electric lighting and starting, a mohair hood, heated cover, rain vision ventilating windscreen, speedometer, electric horn, luggage rail, foot-rest, rear tyre carrier, full tool set, tyre repair outfit, jack and pump, Brewster Green with ivory striping, 106 inch wheel base, detachable rims, 33 by 4 inch tyres or 815 by 105 mm.
Cemetery Board Receipts and Debits Reported
The chairman reported a debit balance of £69 6s 1d. Receipts since last meeting totaled £5 15s. Accounts totaling £23 6s 8d were approved for payment.
The Wrath of the Gods at His Majesty's Theatre Tonight
A programme at His Majesty's Theatre features The Wrath of the Gods described as a genuine Japanese tale with top American and Japanese players. It follows an old Japanese legend and its outcomes. Also on the bill are Toledo, Spain, Paathered Acrobats, The Record, and Catonel Gera Eiar's Shipwreck.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Luiman
Japan
Toledo
Spain
Seanic
The
Catonel Gera Eiar
Morse's Indian Root Pills Relieve Periodic Headaches
A Dunedin woman reports relief from headaches caused by indigestion after using Morse's Indian Root Pills. The letter cites improved digestion and a healthier stomach, with claims of gentle regulation of the system and clearer bowels.
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Morse
Aforse
Hethie
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O. R. C. McHirea
G. H. Buchanan
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R. Rory
G. W. Andrews
H. A. Lloyd
G. B. Christian
Hy. Chalder
J. Totty
Ashburton Gas Company
NE. Bolt
Finance Committee
G. Guild
R. C Price
A. V. Carroll
Burnett and
Winter Street
Poiniars
Ars
J. Church
Raille
F. Botts
Coneil
Towain Board
Ashburton Sportsssociation
Ashburton Men’s
Technics
Hokey Club
Varmers’ Co.op
Ashburton Reshy Union
President Wilson
Tancred Street
Kibblewhite and Vaughan
Christchurch
C. A. Fussell
Valun
Barretts
Barrett’s
Hretts
East Street
Burton
Thomas
Bonnington’s Pharmacy
North British Stubber Company
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Hayward's
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Jas. E. Rule
Cass Street
Glark’s Wheat Protector
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