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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 05, 1906

Page

3

COUNTY COUNCIL MEETS TO ADDRESS WATER AND HAIR BUYBACK

Deputations from Waterton address Hood water damage and a plan for a drainage board if springs dry. Mr Millar proposes a Council bonus for exporting hares with tails removed to avoid stock losses, while committees study regulations. Subventions for Riverside and Hakeia to Doria telephones are approved, outstanding rates and water charges to be collected, and water race extension requests postponed for data. Traction engine control discussed in committee.

Megara Ball Stocker Hood Waterton Bell Me Osborne Winslow Millar London Armes Drs Stitt Grigg Sandhurst Cro Chapman St Rakaia Dickin Cr Lambie Bakais Stitt White Esttlers Highbank

Longbeach Road District Holds Annual Ratepayers Meeting

The Longbeach Road District met this morning with about a dozen ratepayers. The balance sheet could not be adopted awaiting Audit Office clearance. Discussion covered the uniform water rate, McLennan's road shingling, weed cutting, and road maintenance. A petition from Not Ward ratepayers on Gillespie ford and needs for shingle screening were noted for next meeting.

Longbeach Road A A Fooke Jon Grigg Rakaia Acton Main Coward McLennan Balanica Lill McLennan's Cocks Fort Wheatstone Gillespie's Earish Couid Hampton Upper Ashburton Longheash Road Board Winslow Road Upper Ashburton Board Longbeach Board Ashburton

Upper Ashburton Board meets on road upkeep debate

Chairman urged petition to reconsider upkeep funds while other board members opposed. Deputation of ratepayers urged to seek a vote to maintain the road, noting cost savings if Winslow and boundary roads are used. South Road realignment altered legal footing, and large past costs were blamed on traffic diversion. Coward moved unanimous thanks to the board for the year.

Tine Upper Ashburton Winslow Hoe Upper Ashburton Board Coward

Fatal Accident at Mesopotamia Station Reported

Police report Ernest Oscar Charles Gillman killed yesterday at Mesopotamia Station after slipping down a mountainside while mustering. Investigation ongoing.

Ernest Oscar Charles Gillman Mesopotamia Station

Embezzlement Charge Leads to Bail Ruling for Worley

Harry Walter Worley, long employed by David Duyn the butcher, was arrested on the embezzlement of £220. He appeared in court and was remanded on bail until Friday. Also Joseph Brown committed for trial for stabbing Walter Rae, licensee of the Railway Hotel.

Damanco Harry Walter Worley David Duyn Dhrist Enurch Joseph Brown Day Walter J. Rae

Meikle Commission Cross Examination Proceedings May 4

United Press report from Dunedin notes continued cross examination of Meikle. Witnesses James Forssith and John Templeton testified about marks and events linked to prior trials. Statements by Sir Robert Stout and Chief Justice Edwards were discussed amid denials of intoxication and claims related to final settlements.

Meikle Juanch J. G. Ward McNab Robt. Stont Ruecell George Hutchison Justice John Templeton Wyndham Maikie William McGeorge Lambert Meisle

Bank case on motion over destruction of Colonial Bank papers

Justices Edwards and Cooper heard a motion regarding the dismissal of the application for an order pending the destruction of Colonial Bank books and papers. Braund claimed fraudulent misrepresentation and intervener status. judges found no proof he was a shareholder or creditor and questioned jurisdiction.

United Press Association Ryllantre Downenin Edwards Cooper Banco Braund Justice Williams Colonial Bank Justice Edwards Justice Cooper

Weekly Sale Yields Strong Attendance and Wide Prices

Henry Stephenson reports a well attended weekly sale with large entries and fair prices. Prices listed include ducks and geese per pair, hens and pigs per unit, cows bringing substantial sums, and potatoes onions and carrots sold at varied rates. Sundries realized mixed rates as buyers showed steady demand.

Henry Stephenson Foostera Piga

Yoba Sold on Account of Ill Health of Partner

A partnership sale occurred on Saturday May 12 1908 due to ill health of one partner. The transaction was completed at our premises and involved the transfer of ownership to the buyer.

Our Methven Geo Tomlinson

Arcades Sale and Local Court Reports Across Hampstead

Auction items include the estate equity in Hampstead house and land plus shares in No.2 Industrial Building Society, with a bicycle lot sold at several pounds each. Also notes a decision to drop the Summer Show for an Autumn event, plus magistrates court adjournments and local obituaries and farming outlook for winter feed in Qamara.

D Thoman Thomas Hapley Hampstead No.2 Industrial Building Society Thomas 4.& P. Association

Second Hand Bicycles for Sale at Bargain Prices

Prices from £2 10s with no reasonable offer refused. Inspection of Jonaston Cycle Depot Burnet Street Ackburton requested.

Eens Triangle

Dried Fruit Quality Advertised and Product List

The fragment advertises dried fruit quality and lists paints and polish products with various brands and prices. It mentions standard tins and cases, with references to brands like Day and Martin and Brunswick Black, and notes general claims of exceptional quality.

Day Martin Mixay Brunswick

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