Hampstead Town Board Deliberates on Remit and Finances
Hampstead town board met last evening with chair W Thomp son and members present. A balance of £14 3s ad was reported and the year end balance sheet for 1913-14 certified as correct. The board discussed amending clause 22 of the Town Board Act to allow contracts up to £5 per item or £10 per year without conflict of interest. A Wellington conference is set for July 14 with the chair as delegate. The board agreed to borrow up to £500 overdraft and to sign for scavenging work. It approved lighting terms with Ashburton Gas Coal and Coke for three years and reviewed road widening land acquisition and footpath works. Accounts totaling £51 were approved for payment.
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Hampstead
Raetihi
Andrews
Municipal Association
Wellington
Public Works ‘Department
Union Bank
of Australia
Abrilla
Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company
Robinson
Lloyd and Andrews
Glebe
Hr Robinson
St John Ambulance Association Sets New First Aid Classes
A St John Ambulance Association general meeting presided by Mr FE McSherry outlined new first aid lectures and classes for women and men. The ladies’ class begins Monday with Nurse Froude teaching, followed by a doctor’s lecture, while the men’s class starts Wednesday with the Superintendent.
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St. John Ambulance Association
FE. McSherry
Froude
Miss OG
Mel Sherry
W. E. Broggatt
Hakatere Athletic and Social Club Half Yearly Meeting
The Hakatere Athletic and Social Club held its half yearly meeting last evening with strong turnout. President John Studhole led as H R C Mellres served as vice president and T H Slade as secretary as officers were elected. The report showed the six months were the best yet with a credit balance and new Burnett Street rooms boosting strength. a full-sized billiard table was approved and discussions followed with an Editor's Box session and a musical programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakatere Athletic and Social Club
H. R. ©. McMren
Burnett Street
John Studhole
H. R. C. Mellres
T. H. Slade
W. G. Biker
H. James
N. Bickerstaff
Correspondence on State coastal and intercolonial services
Sir Many thanks for your article on the subject. It is high time something in the form of State coastal and intercolonial services were established. Once more it is being proved that monopoly not the agitator makes Socialists. Many people not professed Socialists would support such State services. Too long and heavily charged extortionate rates have been levied to make fortunes for shipping monopolists.
Bible reading in schools sparks political clash and opinion
The letter quotes Sir Denham, Premier of Queensland, who shifts from opposing to supporting Bible reading in state schools. He notes minister visits, asserts mixed results in states, and argues public conscience should guide views without political manipulation. Subscribers’ opinions differ on state aid and moral education.
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Denham
Queensland
North Island
Massey
Joseph Ward
Victoria
New Zealand
Guardian
Golden Eagle Brand Mentioned in Comforting Plug Note
A brief, informal message emphasizes GOLDEN EAGLE branding and a preference for a squared away plug style. The note references packaging and tone, with a casual, terse style and a nod to a specific brand identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Eagle
Tina
COAT Star of the Hast Lodge Weekly Meeting
The usual weekly meeting of the COAT Star of the Hast Lodge was held last evening with Sts. Boyce CL presiding. After routine business, supper provided by the brothers was served and the lodge closed in the usual way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coat Star of the Hast
Sts. Boyce
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Wee
Buxton & Thomas
Vellon Moate’s
Sat
Sulsan Moata
John Orr and Co
Beath
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Albert Street
Auckland
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Otabulla
John Arthurs
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Ah Stanley
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Bennington
Ronningston
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