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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
7
The latest exam results show the ratio of passes to presents from the PEMINGWAY and ROBERTSON correspondence schools. Address P O Box 516 ATUCKLAND. The school has prepared over 95 009 students.
A large attendance filled Hinds Hall for a county centre welcome home event for returned soldiers. Guests included J Studholme J Windlay J Moore A Irving D Butterick and 8 Hansen with apologies from Findlay and H Rovers. Mr J M Hampton chaired as Mr Stadhorne received a gold medal and offered thanks for the homecoming. The piece notes civilian support, fundraising for the Red Cross and a Gailipalt landing reference, followed by music and dancing after supper.
A Mayfield bazaar on April 30 raised funds for a Sunday school on donated land. Attendees enjoyed well arranged stalls with produce, fancy goods, and a tea room. Takings neared £128, organized by Rev. A. Petrie. attendance grew through the evening.
The Rev. G Aitken presided at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church during a ministerial visitation with Revs Aitken and Miller meeting the Session. Visitors congratulated Rev A S Morrison and the congregation on solid progress since the last visit three years earlier. Supper followed.
The individual anticipated the board’s objection to cement scarcity and privately arranged delivery of the needed quantity. His action satisfied the board, removing the final hurdle to the agreement.
Keen regret is expressed at the recent death of Mrs W Harrison a respected district resident who led patriotic efforts during the war and served as pianiste for many Dorie functions. The funeral at Dorie cemetery was well attended.
A large Lyndhurst Hall gathering bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Buchan junior. The night featured dancing songs and recitations with praise for Mr Buchan’s service on local committees and Mrs Buchan’s long tenure as Lyndhurst School head teacher. Gifts included a gold watch a manicure set and a fountain pen.
An old clipping reports a request from J. W. Sydney in Bramdeen England for Baxter's Lung Preserver. The sender says medicines from New Zealand arrived months ago and urges prompt mail delivery to ease winter coughs. The note mentions a 2s 6d bottle as the remedy.
Rokeby residents celebrate their deputation to the Canterbury Education Board over the school redevelopment. A firm pledge was secured to begin work on a two roomed building within a fortnight, with at least one deputation member noted.
An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain's Tablets to cure biliousness. It promises immediate relief from bilious feelings and suggests occasional doses for lasting relief, noting availability from chemists and stores.
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