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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
7
The fortnightly Borough Council meeting listed Mayor Galbraith and nine councillors. Debits exceeded receipts, and a large overdraft was noted along with varied income sources. The council discussed sewerage rates, by law enforcement on hedge growth, and a public meeting to explain sewerage schemes.
Council faces extra cost to extend the settling tank as demand grows. Mr Watt cites lack of foresight in tank placement and notes opposition to the scheme. Waimate’s system proved effective but outgrew population, prompting Ashburton to keep a reserve tank for years. Accounts totaling £326 8s old were approved for payment.
The chairman reported the credit balance aggravated £120 13s 1d. Receipts since last meeting included plot sales £5 15s and burial fees £5 95 6d. Accounts totaling £1 16s 11d were approved for payment.
The text praises eNAZOL as a specific scientific medicine that reliably relieves the worst cold. It notes sixty doses cost 6d, emphasizing its perceived value and effectiveness.
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