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Ashburton approves drainage loan by large majority
The Ashburton drainage poll drew steady votes and ended with 379 for the proposal and 9 against, 106 informal. The total votes were 580, yielding a 283 vote majority. The mayor praised supporters and Dr. Watt for leading the campaign and noted sanitary advances from underground drainage.
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BR. Galbraith
Ashburton
P. W. Watt
Dr. Watt
Watton
Guardian
Drs. H. R. €. McBiren
BR. Kerr
A. J. Grigg
Spellerberg
Dr Watt