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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
4
New Season's Seeds opened by Yates and Co offering fresh tested seeds. Vegetable and flower varieties stocked with guaranteed quality. Seed prices per packet 3d to 1s with free seed catalogues on application. Listed items include cabbage, leek, celery, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, tomato, peas, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, parsnips.
Tuesday stock sale at Ashburton yards listed with auctions and a schedule of evening services and meetings at various venues including His Majesty's Theatre St Stephen’s Church and local halls. Multiple church service times and board meetings appear alongside entertainment listings for the day.
The Premier opposes any legislation creating sectarian differences in public schools while supporting referendum driven moral and religious instruction. He deems the League's proposals irreconcilable with opponents' views, suggesting the Premier is misinformed about the platform and opponents.
A Wellington dispatch reports the Minister of Marine grants Myers leave to apply for a re hearing in the Devon case. A diorite dyke showing ore values prompts a renewed attempt on Cape Terawhiti for gold. A county council notice warns bridges may be funded by riding revenue if a proposed Counties Bill passes.
The Ashburton Co operative Dairy Factory Company held its third annual meeting with over 60 shareholders. Directors noted higher butter output, stable prices, and reduced manufacturing costs, and discussed extending sales to new centers while maintaining quality.
William John MacPherson, beloved husband of Hannah Elizabeth, died at Ashburton on September 6, aged 42.
The Bible in Schools League presses for a referendum on Bible lessons in public schools despite Premier Massey’s refusal to introduce legislation. Leaders cite 111,926 signatures while critics warn that signatures may mislead and oppose State gambling, urging the test of public will.
A Rome cable reports the Pope's health is improving. In contrast, Mr Thomas Dalton of North-East Belt remains in critical condition. Mr John Lambie of Kyle has not been well, keeping him from the Ashburton Borough Council meeting yesterday. Passengers on the first express south today include George Fenwick, managing director of the Otago Daily, and W C Macgregor, solicitor of Dunedin.
Mrs Knox, a noted machine proprietor, extols the Hup car noting 10000 miles covered in a year without removing a sparking plug or touching a nut. She praises light tyres, economical petrol use, and easy starting. Trial runs offered for 20 h.p. Runabouts and 33 h.p. 6 seater touring cars by B D Johnston, agent, Ashburton.
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