Ashburton Council Scrutiny Questions Past Six Years’ Spending
A critical review discusses ratepayer funds spent in Ashburton over six years including £697 on channelling and £635 on asphalting, plus £1 875 sunk into the Domain and Public Library. The piece questions value, urges more self funding for the Library and Domain, and argues for greater focus on drainage-led works and municipal accountability.
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Java
Hraving
Ashburton
The
Guardian
Halley’s Comet Heads Toward Return This Century
Disquiet grows among astronomers as Halley’s Comet nears its predicted return. Early observations via Heidelberg plates hint at the comet’s approach, while calculations suggest poor northern visibility and a near sun pass may drain the nucleus. Potential atmospheric dangers and a total solar eclipse near Tasmania are noted, with orbital links to Newton and Halley’s centuries of predictions.
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J Halley
Sven Hedin
Wolf
Heidelberg
Tasmania
South Africa
Feebdler
Morehouse
Matster
Lailew
Newton
Halley
Flalley
Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief With RHWOMO
An advertorial claim touts RHWOMO as a liquid medicine that cures rheumatism by removing excess uric acid and reducing pain and swelling. It is pitched as a non-pill remedy sold by chemists and storekeepers for 2s 6d and 6d per bottle, alongside Woods' Peppermint Cure at listed prices.
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Tancelike
Hampstead Town Board ratepayers discuss works and funding
A Hampstead district meeting convened with over 80 attendees to consider road and footpath upgrades, a water service for fire protection, and street lighting. Debate centered on funding via a higher rate. several speakers urged improvements while opposing major rate increases.
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Mavipetegh Town Board
Messrs
W. Thompson
T. O’carroll
R. Lewis
Wilso
W. Cunningham
Ashburton Guardian
W. W. White
White
Netherby
McEhea
J.B. Christian
McIelrea
Pawcett
County Council
Fawcett
Hanmer and Webb
Os Sd
Ferriman
Jerriman
W. Crowther
Q.carroll
Lee
Vincent
Hampstead
Ashburton
C. Andrews
James Thompson
Hampstead Town Board
Wateyards
Wakanui
Leyend
Thompson
Wm. Crowthers
McElrea
Wampstead
George Bright
Pickford
J. Thompson
Tam
Roon
W. White
Nighttfort
Suit savings challenge credit tailors at six guineas
A promotional piece argues against credit tailoring and promotes ready made suits priced from 2 Os to 3 10s. The advertiser, A. George Davies, claims high quality through skilled cutters and modern manufacturing, with no bad debts and instant savings. Locations include Wellington Auckland Invercargill Palmerston North Timaru Wanganui.
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Renues
Wesb
Petter
George Davies
the Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Danein
Invercargill
Palmerston North
Timaru
Wanganui
Pain Balm for Rheumatism Promises Prompt Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as effective for rheumatism with a single application providing relief. The externally applied ointment claims to cure many cases and is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Ignorant teachers criticized in 1978 English Board report
The English Board of Education report for 1978 condemns many elementary school papers and notes gender gaps, with men's work often superior to women's. It cites poor preparation via correspondence courses, gaps in general knowledge, and failures in teaching French requiring reform and dedicated qualified staff.
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English Board of Education
Deep Breathing for Warmth and Health
A short guide explains deep breathing as a method to warm the body after cold exposure. Repeated long breaths raise pulse and circulate blood, producing warmth and potentially helping prevent colds and other ailments when begun promptly.
War and future warfare in Count von Schlieffen’s view
The National Review publishes von Schlieffen’s analysis of a future great war. He warns of vast conscripted armies, precision weapons, and expanding artillery range, with battles spanning vast continents and a need for enormous industrial support. He notes fortifications from the Zuyder Zee to the Mediterranean and Europe’s central position amid encircled powers.
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The
National Review
Count von Schlichten
Deutache Revue
Count von Schlieffen
Zuyder Zee
Mediterranean
Europe
Germany
Austria
Trance
Lane's Emulsion praised by New Zealand readers
Letters from Dunedin and Mornington readers tout Lane's Emulsion as a potent remedy for asthma bronchitis and weak bodies. Testimonials claim rapid improvement after varying bottle counts and note physicians regularly prescribe Lane's Emulsion. Available in 4/6 and 2/8. Lane Medicine Co. Oamaru New Zealand.
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Lane
New Zealand
Mother
Anni¢ Hanagan
Dunedin
Pater Boyd
Lovells Mint
Hoa
McKeon
Mornington
Lane’s
Lane Medicine Coy
Oamaru
N.Z
Prices for mutton beef from J. E. Thomas’s Butchery
The Ashburton shop lists EWE MUTTON sides to 8d per pound and various cuts for 3d to 44d, WETHER MUTTON hindquarters to 4d and forequarters to 34d, BEEF rib to 5d and other cuts ranging 4d to 61d, all for cash at J E Thomas’s Butchery Wills Street Ashburton.
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Thomas
Wills Street
Ashburton
For Sale or To Let Property West Belt Area
Very nice property on West Belt near Winters Road with half acre of land and fruit trees. House with six rooms bathroom wash-house copper and stable recently refurbished. Low price and easy terms. Owner open to lease for a good tenant.
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West Belt
Winters Road
Land on Alford Forest Road Offered for Sale
Quarter acre block fronting two roads with a house of rooms. Offer refused for Mr J H Kerr who has left the district. Small deposit required and balance by ten shillings per week.
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Alford Forest Road
J. H. Kerr
Licensed Landbroker Estate Commission Corner Dnen te and Tancred
The notice references a licensed landbroker and the Estate Commission at a corner location involving Tancred Street. It appears to state licensing and regulatory details for real estate brokerage. Further readable specifics are limited in the fragment.
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Lani
Commission Corner
Dnénte
Tancred. Street
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Buxton
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Mackintosh Coats
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