Ashburton Borough School Committee Hears Attendance and Overcrowding
The Ashburton Borough School Committee met and heard headmaster G Schneider report good attendance after holidays. Main school average 387, Allenton 141. roll numbers 422 and 150 respectively. Inspectors Owen and Mayne noted overcrowding in the infant school and high steps at the west door. The committee will notify the Education Board to address overcrowding and the high steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
W. G. Hillier
J. Watson
J. McCaskey
W. Oakley
E. Buchanan
H. N. Wright
G. Miller
W. K. Watson
W. T P. Begg
G. Schneider
Allenton
W. J. Cartwright
Owen
J. B. Mayne
Einspector Brock
Education Board
Frustrated Education Board Debates New School Wing Funding
A letter from the Education Board notes the new school cannot proceed without a favourable reply to April 12 proposing six rooms funded by a £1000 donation from Mr Hugo Friedlander. Members urge a deputation to secure a firm promise for two extra rooms within two years amid overcrowding and rising attendance.
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Education Board
Hugo Friedlander
H. N. Wright
J. Watson
Wright
Watson
Mesdames Watson
Begg
Oakley
Beep
Mrs Wright
Mr Oakley
Mr Miller
Mrs Watson
Berg
Messrs* Oakley
Miller
Mo. Caskey
Messra | Wricht
Buchanan
Mr. Watson
Hean's Essence Promotes Cough Remedy Details
Answers to correspondents confirm Hean's Essence contains no paregoric or laudanum. The preparation allows making a pint of cough and sore throat medicine in minutes for 2s, claimed to heal inflamed mucous membranes loosen phlegm and ease bronchial distress. Available from Hean's Pharmacy Wanganui or postfree on request.
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Hean
Wanganui
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promoted Amid Garden Harvest Talk
An old advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a remedy for coughs and bronchial ailment, urging a 1s 16d purchase. In Palmerston North a council meeting showcased small garden efforts to boost food. W Andersen described a 50 by 70 feet plot yielding potatoes onions pumpkins tomatoes and fruit, with others reporting £30 worth from a quarter-acre.
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Palmerston North
W. Andersen
Terrace End
Baxter
Farmer loses temper over radiator mix up at Seaward Downs show
A well known farmer from Seaward Downs mishandled a radiator mix up after a sheep delay on the way to town. He poured one bottle into the radiator and later learned his prior No 10 mix was circulating in the engine. The day’s gloom persisted despite lemon juice advice for a happy ride home.
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Ashburton Branch
Delamutte
FOX
W. Strange & Co., Ltd
Coats
H. C.barrett
East Street
R. D. Johnston
H. and
E. Craighead
Tancred Street
the New School
Australia
United States
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Cuba
Bermuda
Dominion of Canada
Victoria
Panama Canal
Curtis
Reg
Manchester Bros
Tool Emporium
Geo. Meddins
the People's .Ironmonger
Burnett Street
Zealandia Boot Store
Amos
Tancred
Studebaker
Zealand
Studebaker Service Station
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