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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 04, 1909

Page

2

Assorted Gents Garments At Discounted Rates

A few dozen Gents' Tes offer assorted patterns and styles at sd each or 3 for 2s. Navy blue pilot coats priced at 25s for 10s 6d. Special offers on Gents' trousers and weeds in strong serviceable condition with prices 6d to 6s 9d and small lots in guilds.

Joen Orr & Co's Addington Ashburton Sorinatele Estate Slacklay Rakaia W.gill Cherisey Lds H. d. Harrison W. Chisnall Hinds Ty Blackley de C. Malet P. McNeill Lauriston W. Gill Chertsey W.irwin Mitcham J. McCoy

Ashburton licensing dispute looms June end ruling

In Auckland Magistrate Court Ma Purwell argues the Ashburton district remains a licensing district until June 30 due to electoral boundary changes. The decision hinges on sections 143 and 146, with Mr Hutchison cited to indicate no licenses may be granted where a no license vote stands. If upheld, the Ashburton bar may reopen only under a valid poll and by June 30.

Ma Purwil Ashburton Preverit Geraldine Ashturton Aghburton Day Ma Purnell Ashburton Club Mutual School of Arts Thomas Hutchison Oamaru Purnell Hutchison Buth

Education Board picks new National Scholarship recipient

At a North Canterbury Education Board meeting Mr W McClurg Ashburton could not accept the National Scholarship due to conditions. The board offered it to Abram W Hudson Sydenham. In Winelimore a WGLTA branch opened with Mrs Cole Christchurch presiding. Officers include president Mrs Wansen and secretary Miss Muirhead. Ross Capon named White Ribbon agent.

North, Canterbury Education Board Hight Keith Cape Williamson Board O 4 Education of North Canterbury Keith Cape-Williamson Penguin Board of Education Alfred Maxwell Pai. Tapu North Canterbury Education Board W. McClurg Ashburton Abram W. Hudson Sydenham Winelimore Cole New Zealand WGLTA Union Christchurch Mesdames Missen Lall Andrews Singston Readhead Miss Watt Inglis Wansen Glasser Mra Trehble Muirhead Moore Ross Capon

Gore Waikaka railway opened in presence of large crowd

The Gore Waikaka railway from McNab Junction, thirteen miles long, opens with about £76000 total cost and £50000 debentures. The line passes agricultural land with dredging, lignite worked across the district. Residents hosted MP Wraser at Waikaka and presented a sovereigns bouquet.

Gore J.A. Millar Gore-Waikaka McNab Junction Waikaka W. Yraser M.P Wakatipu

Cure for Rheumatism Promoted by RHEUMO Medicine

An advertisement touts RHEUMO as the sole cure for rheumatism gout and sciatica. It warns against nostrums and claims the product clears uric acid to relieve suffering. Available from chemists and stores at 2s Ad and ds 6d.

Riekumo Mr. A. Warner Stafford N Zi Utiku Chamberlain Ashburton Drug

Oldtimers clash over property and licenses in torqua column

A reader responds to Mr A H Shury accusing him of provoking youths and discussing property deals. The letter covers mortgage specifics, a transfer act title, and jokes about enclosure land while questioning county council expenditures.

A. H. Shury Aromise Shury Sami Sam FF. Ferrman Acland Torqua

Cooper’s Operascope at Oddfellows Hall Delights Crowd

The Cooper company presented an Operascope evening at Oddfellows Hall with vivid projections and first rate apparatus. Humorous pictures drew roaring laughter including a bicycle ride and Harry Lauder in a hurry etching. A Japan sequence and bamboo river scene interested viewers while Miss Brightie Carlisle impressed with a sweet singing voice. A matinee was held this afternoon and a full program repeat was announced for tonight.

Oddfellows Cooper Harry Lauder Japan Iyin Brightie Carlisle

Ashburton Half-Holiday Petition Sparks Poll Debate

Retail leaders in Ashburton favour a weekly half-holiday on Thursday with no strong push to switch to Saturday. A poll would require formal petition by March 27 and possible municipal roll checks, potentially shifting June 1 as the change date if approved. Christchurch could draw Saturday shoppers, diverting local trade despite travel links and strong West Street merchants’ indifference.

Ashburton Hampstead and Tinwald Lown Peresele Lara Femple Christchurch Christ West Street Bnet

Trotting Association Minutes Reflect Club Actions

The New Trotting Association discussed cancelling Methven Trotting Club registration after a financial statement. Ashburton Trotting Club replied on Red Ribbon driving in the McLean Handicap at the December meeting. The committee found no grounds for action and defended Garrard against his critics.

New Trotting Association Methven Trotting Club Ashburton Trotting Club McLean Hanlicap Garrard Taco Duncan Hauyrward Ashburton Club Zealand Esday

Grand Old Man Frith Turns Ninety With Rather Prudent Habits

Mr WW P Frith, celebrated as the Grand Old Man of art, marks his ninetieth birthday. He jokes that long life did not come from abstinence, admitting daily cigar smoking after breakfast and a four course dinner, sometimes reaching seven cigars a day. He even teases about cutting down yet keeps his lively routine.

P. Frith Frith

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