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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

4

Town Properties and Land Offers in Ashburton District

Real estate notices list multiple properties for sale or lease in Ashburton including a 66 room house on Peter Street West near Domain with modern amenities, a 6 room up-to-date dwelling on 31 acres, a six room residence on 4 acres with windmill, tanks, water, and stark verandahs, and suburban sections on Allanton and Bruze Field Avenue. Also two rental houses on Carters Terrace Winwala and financing options with money to lend on freehold security.

Peter Street Domain -4 Acra Cass William Streets Wills William Strelts Ashburton Allanton Winter's Road Bruzefield Avenue Mill Creek Carter’s Terrace Winwala Princess Street

At Home Tea Touts Quality and Value

An advertisement by Stanley Bros. as sole agents promotes the At Home tea brand, claiming low price reflects good quality. The copy invites readers to obtain a tin to compare taste with richer teas and emphasizes affordability.

Stanchester Bros Manchester Bros

Water race issues and council finance discussed

The council debated supervision costs for water races in Dorie Kyle and Ashburton areas. Talks covered ranger staffing, land purchases at Chertsey, possible telephone links, and proposed rate adjustments to fund supervision. Allocations included 200 pounds for Hinds gorge water, 200 pounds for Acton channel work, and disputed costs for Cameron’s races.

Council Meeting Notes On Water Race, By-Laws And Bridges

Council discussed altering a private water race on Mr James Croy’s property with a minor deviation and required a formal application. Croy complained about spoil deposition near Rakaia Overdale and urged proper regrading to ease gyraos sowing. Overseer to ensure spoil stays within 30 feet of race center and reverse stray shingle. Also approved billiard room by-laws amendments and noted Mount Somers Coal tram line licensing held for next meeting. Foot bridges six feet from races and a Mainwaring road stock bridge were approved. planks over Lauriston-Barrhill races, polling booths planned for November councillor election. term ends after November. Water race permissions granted to H Chapman, S Reid and another.

James Croy Croy White Rakaia Overdale Gyraos Mans Wilth Mount Somers Mainwaring Road Dicka Lauriston-Barrhill Ecouncillors Messie H. Chapman Reid

Willowby Methodist Circuit Holds Quarterly Meeting

The Willowby circuit officials met at Mr Duncan McKenzie’s residence with twenty officers from Ruapuna Mayfield Lismore Maling Willowby Hinds Lowcliffe and Waterton. A donor of thanks was given to secretary John Watson after thirteen years of service. Membership stood at 181 adults and 13 juniors with 11 removals. The deficit about £24 was noted and accepted. A second agent grant and Lowcliffe church erection steps were approved. The next meeting will be at Maronan on December 30 with supper hosted by Mrs McKenzie.

Willowby Christian Endeavour Mayfield Waterton, Hinds and Standage Lowcliffe Maronan John Williams McKenne

The General Election Opens Campaigns in Three Cities

Auckland on October 2 sees F G B Moss former Ohinemuri MP launch his Parnell bid as an Independent freeholder and No license advocate. Wellington reports W Forbes tram conductor running for Parliament in Wellington South as an Independent not aligning with any faction. Christchurch notes Mrs Boxshall, a noted cricketer, entering the Christchurch East contest for the Opposition.

Auckland F. G. B. Moss Ohinemuri Parnell Wellington W. Forbes Tramways Pier Wellington South Christchurch

Indigestion Cured by Belele Beans Gratitude Report

Mies Jessie Hay of Wellington New South Wales says five years of biliousness and indigestion ended after using Bile Beans. She describes severe pain from biliousness, trial of doctors and cures, and credits nine or ten boxes with complete recovery. The claim notes speedily cure biliousness headache indigestion costiveness piles anemia nausea itching sleep issues debility appetite and general tone. Bile Beans advertised as sold by dentists and stores at 1s lid per box or 2s 9d family size.

Mies Jessie Hay Montifore Street Wellington N.S.W Tate

Piracy Near Canton Reported In Eastern Files

Eastern files report rampant piracy near Canton with pirates posing as passengers. A steam launch was seized and looted, six passengers were killed, and a seventh kidnapped.

Pore Dearwin Canton

Another Triumph For Rheumo Seeks Cure For Rheumatic Gout

William Hercomb of Cuba Street Wellington, a known businessman, reports that Rheumo cured his rheumatic gout after years of failing medicines. He tried a bottle on friend’s urging, felt better, and soon was well. The advertisement notes price and store availability.

William Hercomb Cuba St Wellington

Schoolboy punishment case shocks Ashburton letters

A letter-writer criticizes Magistrate Mr Day over his handling of a school punishment case on September 25, arguing the decision ignored prior conduct, barred a needed witness, and foreshadowed an unjust outcome. The correspondent condemns the court, the appeal ban, and calls for justice in British law.

Mr Day Ashburton Day

Ashburton High School Board Approves Financial and Building Actions

The Ashburton High School Board of Governors met with five members present. They reviewed balances: general account £873 16s 1d and loan account £2249 10s. capitation grant £2825 6d credited. They adopted the committee report on junior free places and informed the Education Department. They accepted documents for the Lslunic Association and agreed to adjust lease costs via Mr Purnell, including printer forms. Dominion Day medals arrived. flag presentation to the Board was accepted with a corner display. The secretary was instructed to invite Mr England to pass the school building contract. The headmaster reported 88 pupils enrolled, average attendance 82.25, some transfers, and one new admission. The board planned cost inquiries for a new tennis court and authorised minor renovations to the old court at £1. End-of-year overdraft projected under £1200. Outhouse construction to be funded from next year’s revenue was considered. accounts £167 6s paid and then meeting adjourned.

Ashburton High School Board of Governors J. Tucker W. T B. Denshire H. Davis C. Reid M. Stitt Treasury Education Department Watters Ixslinical Association Toid W. Purnell Purnel England Reid

BBBY Woot Polish Spreads Over Boots Freely

BBBY Woot Polish spreads over boots freely and preserves leather while polishing quickly. The product claim highlights rapid action and leather care for footwear.

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