Road Board Affairs Report And Meetings Across Districts
The Rakng Road Board held its annual meeting with small attendance. A report noted 18 water crossings piped, war delays, and a looming rate increase plus a war memorial near the office. A death of Clerk Ti. Oxley was reported. finances showed receipts of £2835 17s 1d and expenditure £2403 25s 8d, leaving £482 1d credit. Messages of thanks and tributes followed.
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Rakng Road Board
Hirsday
Mtr
AL J. Magson
Ti. Oxley
C. Tucker
South Reakaia Road
A. J. Magson
T.blackley
J. Lambie
Thompson
Ashburton County Council
T. Blackely
E. Fox
G. Walker
T. Richards
T. A. Richards
C. F. Barwell
G. Hooper
W. J. Hooper
A. Drummond
UNPERTAINMENTS: The Wolf at His Majesty's Theatre
The Wolf adaptation screened at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night proving a fine success with Karl Williams as the hero and Robert McKim as the villain. Jane Novak and George Nichols lead a strong cast while Brinsley Shaw gives able support. The program also features Stingaree and a Pictorial Educator segment. Tomorrow features The Man Who Turned White with H S Warner and Barbara Castleton in a desert drama known for its lavish settings and desert battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Walter
His Majesty’s Theatre
Karl Williams
Robert McKim
Jane Novak
Hilda McTavish
George Nichols
Andrew McTavish
Billy Mason
Hechter
Brinsley Shaw
Jover
Gazette
H. 8. Warner
Barbara Castleton
Warner
Daddies company to stage at Theatre Royal next Thursday
The J. and N. Tait company presents the comedy Daddies for one night only. Leading lady Ernita Lascelles is praised by Mr J. N. Tait and Miss Emilie Polini. English actor Mr Robert Rawson joins the cast with children featured in the roles. Box plan opens at the Bristol on Tuesday morning.
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Theatre Royal
J. and
N. Tait
Ernita Lascelles
J. N. Tatte
New York
Tait
Miss Lascelles
Emilie Polini
Robert Rawson
The
Bristol
There's gold in the rock and sands and air we breathe
A poem-like fragment speaks of hidden gold in rocks sands air and pirate lore as science might reveal riches and mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a product reference.
Ashburton Party Reports Back From Back Country Remarkable Alpine Views
A party of Ashburton residents led by G Hefford Potter and J Gallagher describes ideal holiday country weather. They trekked to Mt Potts and Blowing Point beyond Lake Clearwater, noting low lakes and striking Rangitata gorge scenery. Wool and mail logistics are fragile in Mesopotamia hinterland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Messrs
G. Hefford
Potter
J. Gallagher
Hefford
Mt. Possession
Rangitataé
Havelock River
American sentiment toward Britain outlined by Newton in Wellington
Professor Newton of London University reports from New Zealand that American mood is improving toward Britain. He cites overall friendliness despite Irish and pro German factions, notes U.S. political chaos is surface and a desire for a treaty with reservations. He sees a future of genuine Anglo American friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Great Britain
Wellington
Newton
London University
Imperial Studies Committee
Nelton
New Zealand
Colonial Institute
London
America
Flo
Professor Newton
Senate
House of Representatives
Marl Grey
British Empire
San Francisco
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Quick Relief
Read this health note urging immediate use of Baxter's Lung Preserver to combat winter coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims 64 years of trial by Mr Baxter and suggests a large 2s 6d bottle from chemists or stores.
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Scott
Baxter
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Tancred Street
Charles Read
Rom
Goodrich
Trom
Charies Wearwell Boot Store
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Any Bay
Stewart
Ast Street
Burnety Street
Rakala
the “Daddies Company
Bisyregts
Britain
Alen
Ashburton’s Greatest Store
NEW Imperial Motor Cycle
L.H. Tozer
Garley
Fas
WAR Department of the
United States
Hender . Manufacturing Company
Chevrolet
Childs and Sons
Victoria Street
Hkpy
T. J. Dunstone
Auckland
Nonnington’s
Maxwell
Burton
Thomas
Ibbotson
Bon
Nycles
Wwe
Geni
B.S.A
Massey-Harris
Tyras
OS ¥An and CO
Burzett, Streed
Sportsmenio Bay
Eley’s
John Ore
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