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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 20, 1913

Page

4

Evening Listings at His Majesty's Theatre and Local Venues

Tonight's program includes His Majesty's Theatre Hayward's Pictures Theatre Royal Fuller's Pictures St Stephens Church Good Friday services Salvation Army early and late prayers. Also Baring Square Methodist Local Preachers' Mutual Aid Association events and matinees at Theatre Royal His Majesty's Theatre and Ben Theatre Royal.

His Majesty’s Theatre Hayward's Theatre Royal Fuller’s St. Stephen's Church Salvation Army Baring Square Hurch Methodist Local His “Majesty's Theatre His Majesty's Theatre Hayward's Pictures Fuller’s Pictures

Regent Free Gift Cigarettes Auction Appeal

An advertisement urges tobacconists to stock Regent Cigarettes and inhalers to join a Great Free Gift Scheme. Readers are invited to write for a Free Gift Catalogue from Regent, Box 831 Wellington, promising Forty Free Gifts.

Regent Wellington

Concerted Action Sought to Realize County Justice Claims

A terse note urges concerted and vigorous action to realize county goals. It emphasizes that justice for their claims should be pursued by the authorities and stakeholders for completion.

Local Post Office reforms urged for Ashburton district

A Guardian correspondent urges decentralisation of post office savings withdrawal notices and stamping functions to the local Ashburton office to cut delays. The piece argues for local stamping authority and better educational administration, noting Ashburton as a natural district center for 45 schools and calling for quicker, district-based services.

Guardian Post Office Savings Christchurch Stamp Department Ashburton Coal Seattle Education

Arterial road funding debated by Makara council

Makara County Council, on the motion of chairman Mr FT Moore, supports seeking legislation to tax power driven vehicles on a horse power basis to fund upkeep of arterial roads. An extensive Hawke's Bay drought yields beneficial rains, boosting pastures and fodder, while a South Riverton potato crop by Mr L Beer demonstrates scientific soil treatment and prolific yield with Robin Adair variety.

Makara FT. Moore Hawke's Bay South Riverton L. Beer Western Star Beer Kelly Mr Beer

Ashburton News Briefs Include Promotions and Movements

Timaru reports Premier Massey travelled to Dunedin this morning while a Sydney cable states Attorney General Hughes denies plans to retire from politics. The detective force promotes several sergeants and transfer news follows from Ashburton and other centers. A railway station master from Feilding heads to Addington with presentations from local associations. Church of Christ delegates and lodge attendees prepare events across Gore Invercargill Lyttelton Wellington and New Plymouth. The Guardian staff honor Mr F E Gale on his approaching marriage with gifts and remarks.

Sydney J.modunes New Plymouth Grand Lodge Guardian E. B. Gale R. B. Bell Gale Bell Messrs -Thas Hancox B. W. Bell A. J Tyrrell- Baster Frank Hancox J. H. Sherlock

Ashwick Estate Ballot Results Reported

The Ashwick ballot conducted this morning shows section 8 at 350 acres awarded to Alexander Anderson of Fairlie. Other awards include section 1 13 265 acres to Rita Maude Barker Imar 1, section 2 4610 acres to Charles W Hammond Christchurch, section 3 1270 acres to John G Broadhead Timaru, section 4 930 acres to Auguste Duey Annett Maheno, section 5 8220 acres to Frederick hx Scones New Brighton, section 6 7732 acres to Robert Shute Kimball, and section 7 798 acres to Andrew P Goodall Hunterville.

Timart Ashwick Tole Lowing Alexander Anderson Fairlie Rita Maude Barker Imar Charles W. x. Hammond Christchurch John G. Broadhead Timaru Auguste Due

Fire damages large timber storage in office area

Firefighters tackled a blaze that consumed timber in a large storage area and spread toward the engine room. The fire was brought under control and offices and adjoining rooms were saved. Estimated damage stands at £2000 with insurance details not yet available.

Hoot Shop Destroyed in Christchurch Fire

Fire destroyed a boot shop at Lit River in Christchurch last night. Owned by Mr T.K. Luslor the shop is valued at about £100 with stock similarly priced. The Globe Office records show £100 insured.

the Registrar of Births Christchurch Lit @ River T.K

After the Storm Promises Free Gy Scheme Gifts

Fragmented ad style text promising free gifts and cigarettes with a satirical tone. Mentions Regent and Great Free Gy Scheme, urging sharing and contentment through a promotional offer.

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