Anama Road Board awards shingle contract and plans road work
At the last meeting with W Nosworthy MP chairing, Harvey Bros won the South Winds Road shingle tender. Tenders were invited for Valetta Road north of the railway and part of Lower Downs Road. The board ordered reporting of engine noises on old tracks and top cutting shingling. Transfers and transfers of land were approved and minor works discussed with J P Peter. Accounts totaling £30 5s were passed.
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Anama Road
W. Nosworthy
M.P
W. E. Jones
A. Harvey
F. Pauyson
South Winds Road
Harvey Bros
Valetta Road
Lower Downs Road
South Hinds Road
Public Works Department
M. McRae
Valetta
T. B. Richards
R. A. MecClay
J. P. Peter
Peter
Tao
Rangitata Road Board Meeting At Lismore June 15
The Rangitata Road Board held a session at Lismore on June 15. Present were W. Oakley chairman A. McKenzie and Ai Mr Charles. The Returning Officer announced C. Daine elected to the Board. J. R. Elms of Hinds was appointed ranger and the clerk to contact Coldstream Road Board. The Ashburton County Council proposed culvert work and a letter was sent regarding larger culverts and costs. A public works circular on road closing consents and Crown Lands thirds proposals were noted. Roll alterations were approved and accounts amounting to £20 6s 6d were paid.
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Acgeeting
Rangitata
Lismore
Messrs W. Oakley
Ai. Charles
A. McKenzie
C. Daine
Ranger
J. R. Elms
Hinds
Coldstream Road
Ashburton
Lismore-Mayfield
Public Works Department
Crown Lands Department
I. LE. Emerson
A. C. Lockhead
K.S
F. M. A. Symons
Stuart Baxter
B.S
Star of the East Lodge session honors late member
The weekly Star of the East Lodge 1.0.G.T. met with Bro. J. Elliott presiding and a large attendance. A sympathy vote was sent to Bro. L. Buchanan on his mother's death. After business, Band of Hope children were entertained and enjoyed activity together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of the East
G.T
Bro. J. Elliott
Bro. L. Buchanan
Band of Hope
Grain Inspection Sparks Auckland Grievances Over Imported Maize
In Auckland the lack of New Zealand grain import regulations draws complaints from merchants as Fiji maize on the Atua ships arrives badly infested with Angumols moth. Australian maize with weevils stored in harbour sheds worsens losses, while the Railway Department refuses to move it.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Union Company
Atua
Riverina
Makara
Westralia
Consignees
Harbour Board
Lyndhurst Friends Honour Murray Family Before Departure
Mr and Mrs A Murray and family were toasted at Lyndhurst Hall as they leave the district. Chairman Buchan praised the Murrays and presented traveling cases and watches. Trooper R Murray receives field glasses before heading to the front. Misses F and G Murray receive gold broaches amid songs, supper, and dancing into the night.
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A. Murray
A. Alurray
Lyndhurst Hall
Buchan
Mel Murray
Tha
R. Murray
L. Effaht
G. Murray
J. A. Stephen
J. J. Reesby
Methven Tennis Club bids farewell to the Mirrays
Methven Tennis Club members gathered on the courts on Saturday to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs A Murray who plan to leave the district. After many games, president W Morgan presented the couple with a spirit kettle inscription. The Murrays thanked the club as tea was served.
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Methven Tennis Club
A. Murray
W. Morgan
Murray
Clh
Adiea
Farewell Social For Hutchison Family At Mount Somers
A large gathering in Mount Somers bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Hutchison and family after many years of residence. The evening featured songs and recitations, a eulogistic speech by Mr John Hood, and gifts including a chiming clock and silver wristlet watches. The Rev Pritchett praised their church work, with others noting their hospitality. Supper, dancing, and a group rendition of Auld Lang Syne followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchison
Mount Somers
John Hood
BP. A. Pritchett
Hood
Messrs
C. Armstrong
McChmont
Hutchson
Doan's Reports Investigated Backed by Mrs Lockhard Testimony
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are claimed to provide permanent kidney relief. Mrs Lockhard of Ashburton says twelve years of kidney pain ended after using the remedy, with continued wellness since. The ad urges readers to seek the product from local chemists or by mail order and warns to beware back pain signaling kidney trouble.
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Doan
Lockhard
Cox Street
Ashburton
Saya
Dean
Pastor McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
The Sisters at His Majesty's Theatre Tonight
The Sisters a majestic drama leads a new film programme at His Majesty's Theatre with a German Submarine war special Captured by a German Submarine depicting Batavier V and Zaanstroon. The bill includes The Waterfalls of Natal The Banker's Double Midat Woodland Shadows Ove and Business Departure of the 4th Reinforcements and of Eam and the Jitney Bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majectic Co
His Majesty’s Theatre
Batavier V
Zaanstroon
O88
Natal
Bridget
Midat Woodland
Eam
British tobacco varieties praised as world’s best
The article extols Rhodesian and Virginian grown tobaccos marking Invicta Mixture and Dreadnought Navy Cut as pure, flavourful UK made products. It also notes cigaretts named Gigarette Officers’ Mess and Rhodesian blends, advertised as throat friendly with full tar content listed. Also mentions Chamberlain's Balm as chilblain relief with outdoor activity.
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Tobacoes
Rhocesia
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Island
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Bonnington’ St Pharmacy
Emulsio
Lane
H. P. Arnst
Tancred Streep
Anama Road Board
Rangitata Road Board
Per Press Association
News and Notes
Lyndhurst
Methven
Beath’s
Berth
Beath
Stockingette
James Mitchell
Liptons
Lipton Ltd
Colombo
Calcutta
Bombay
Madras
India
Ceylon
Hayward's
Alenty
Chaimberlin
the Bristol Piano CO. Limited
William Sames
Balsall &Heath
England
SOLE
C. M. Spellerberg
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