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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 17, 1920

Page

2

Stratford Election Petition Goes to Hearing

The Stratford election petition against Robert Masters's return as member for Stratford opened before Sir Robert Stout and Sir John Chapman. It alleges corrupt practices by Masters and party actors including using moving pictures and music prior to the election address.

Press Association Stratford Robert Stout Justice Chapman J. B. Hine Robert Masters Strratford Fline Masters Mr Hine M. Myers Reliance B. Hine Stratford Town Hall Inglewood King’s Cinema John Findlay Tuesay Charlie Chaplin Samuel M. Porritt Jonas Masters Hine Mix Myers

Methven School Committee Seeks Temporary Accommodation

The Methven School Committee met to address overcrowding in a two year old school. The Education Board approved temporary accommodation in a hall if found, else a marquee. a road footpath to be curb and half the width asphalted. and the board to decide between two equally qualified assistant-mistress applicants.

Methven G. K. Aitken Messrs Cooper Dart Doherty Pawson Education Board

Winchmore W C T U Meets In Winchmore Church

The Winchmore Greenstreet branch held its monthly meeting at Winchmore Church on Wednesday 3rd inst with Mrs Robinson presiding. A seaman sent a letter of appreciation for a sailor bag from the union, noting it would be a memorable keepsake as it was his first trip to New Zealand. Mrs Robinson was chosen to represent at the annual convention.

Winchmore-Greenstreet W.C.T.U Winchmore Church Robinson Union New Zealand Winchmore

Baxter's Lung Preserver Ad From Early Health Ad

A Victorian ad urges protecting children from summer coughs with Baxter's Lung Preserver. It warns respiratory illnesses can escalate to bronchitis or pneumonia and touts relief for sore throats chest and bronchial troubles. Available as a big bottle in chemists or stores.

Baxter

Education Board Considers Infant School Expansion at Allenton

The Education Board discussed moving the infant school to a new site and adding classrooms. Inspectors favored two extra rooms, but would not approve five, citing a main Allenton school planned to meet needs. A plan for two classrooms was sent for approval.

W. G. Hullier W. Osman J. Argyle E. N. Johnson W. H. Woods J. Hi. Broom K. Houston Education Board Department For Allenton Diggins Torough School Thomas’ Hughes Prince of Wales Hughes Ashburton Messrs A. Bushell

Just Sylvia at His Majesty's Theatre

A Hollywood style melodrama screens at His Majesty's Theatre detailing a princess who, under an assumed name, works as a dressmaker's model and falls into social entanglements. She encounters fraudsters posing as nobility, learns her true identity, and marries the farmer's son amid humor and vivid scenery. The program repeats tonight.

His Majesty’s Theatre Sylvia Barbara Castleton

The Crimson Gardenia at Mardi Gras Carnival

The Goldwyn Company stages Rex Beach’s The Crimson Gardenia a thriller of counterfeiters and a mistaken escape in a gay mardi gras setting. Emile le Duc flees a real culprit as Roland Van Dam dons a mask and faces doom before a daring police rescue. Screening tomorrow.

Mardi Gras The Goldwyn Company Rex Beach Gardenia Emile le Duc Emile Roland van Dam Owen Moore Eleer

Baxter's Lung Preserver Sought From England Reader

Mira J W Sydney of The Manor Bromdean Alresford Hampshire appeals by mail for Baxter's Lung Preserver. She notes four months in England since leaving New Zealand and says it relieves her husband’s nasal catarrh.

Mira J. W. Sydney Bromdean Alresford Hampshire England Baxter New Yealand Haate Sydney

New Maxwell Car Praised for Design and Value

Readers are urged to note the New Maxwell praised for its advanced design sturdy construction and attractive appearance. Its moderate price places it in the front rank for value among cars imported to this country.

Maxwell

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Able Apparel W. Strange Smallbone Bros Criterion Garage Willard Specialists Free Advice Cass Street RK. Totty Entertainments His Majesty's Theatre Manchester Bros Olympia London J. G. Andrews Maxwell Cars Harwaomy G. Hefford & CO W. A. Shemeld
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