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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 28, 1913

Page

7

Bank of New Zealand Aims for Capital Expansion and Governance Change

Resolutions discussed at a Wellington meeting propose paying off government guaranteed debentures by July, increasing authorised capital by at least £2,000,000 via 300,000 new shares, and issuing 150,000 shares to existing holders. They seek constitutional changes to broaden shareholder representation and empower director appointments. The directors are to seek Supreme Court opinion on share issuance rights and Crown participation.

Wellington Governor-n-Council Bank of New Zealand and Banking Act Amendment Supreme Court Bank of New Zealand Act

Bank of New Zealand meeting adjourned amid board clash

About twenty shareholders attended the adjourned Wellington meeting at the Bank of New Zealand head office. Directors present were Martin Kennedy and William Watson who called for an adjournment to July 4. Kennedy denounced the chairmanship as illegal and unilateral.

Wellington Bank of New Zealand Martin Kennedy William Watson Kennedy Skerrett Messrs Watson J. Plimmer Kirkcaldie

Baxter's Line Preserver Promoted For Early Cold Cure

An advertisement urges immediate use of Baxter's Line Preserver to prevent a cold from worsening. It claims the medicine is the best cure and offers a bottle at 1s 0d, urging readers to obtain it promptly from their chemist or storekeeper.

Baxter

Land aggregation questioned as Massey seeks Lands Committee probe

The New Zealand Times questions the Massey government stance on land aggregation and notes the Lands Committee may be asked to investigate. A Guardian essay cites sales in the Wellington district and Ashburton Guardian figures, arguing the evidence suggests aggregation, despite official denials.

The New Zealand ‘Times W. F. Massey Lands Committee of House Lands Committee Wellington Ashburton Guardian National Mortgage and Agency Company Alfred Smith Lismore Westerfield Albert Dalton George Taylor Ledge Farm Laghmor Frank Emmerson Hinds Maronan Messrs Woolley Bros

Ashburton Grain Market Quiet Week Ended June 27 1913

The Ashburton grain market was quiet with little passing trade as North Island stocks and lack of overseas demand dampened activity. Wheat offerings were small while millers held stocks. prices stayed near recent quotations. Oats trade slack with merchant activity dominant. chaff demand dropped as stores filled. quotes reflect prime and choice oat lines.

Ashburton North Island

Christchurch Grain Market Quiet Under Local Demand

Christchurch merchants report no activity in the grain market with no price changes. The potato market has eased as Auckland demand slackens and buyers in that area are not keen at late rates. best local offer is £3 5s per ton plus sacks at country stations.

Christchurch Auckland

Mock Parliamentary Election Held At Mayfield Guild

In Mayfield the Mayfield Guild hosted a mock parliamentary election at the Presbyterian Church chaired by C. W. Witheill. Candidates H. Hawke Austin J. L. Greenslade W. Barrett and G. Spencer debated and answered questions. Austin won by a large majority as the meeting closed with thanks to the chair.

Mayfeld Guild Presbyterian Church C. W. Witheill Messrs H. Hawke Austin J. L. Greenslade W. Barrett Labour G. Spencer Prohibition E. G Beckett McMillan H. Hawke

Henry Hughes Ltd Advice to Inventors booklet request

New Zealand ranks high for inventors and Henry Hughes Ltd offers careful service to clients seeking patent protection. Send for a copy of the booklet Advice to Inventors by writing Henry Hughes Ltd 353 Hereford Street Christchurch.

New Zealand Henry Hughes Ltd Henry Hughes T.td Hereford Street Christchurch

Local Deal Promotes Safety Corn Shaver Offer

Ad copy touts a Safety Corn Shaver from a local dealer with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 2s 6d. The snippet promises immediate comfort and urges purchase today.

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