Public School Writing Standards in Ashburton Discussed
The Ashburton public school is praised for improved writing and fair arithmetic though handwriting and spelling remain weak. Inspectors Dr Anderson and Mr Ritchie note a shift to rapidity in writing, contrasted with the old copybook style, while business letters and general letter writing are deemed lacking in formal schooling.
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Ashburton
Anderson
Ritchie
Inspectora of
Scott
East Christchurch
Obriat College
Ofice
Local and General Reading on Frab and Fourth Pages
Reports from Kilburn on Albany and South Africa reading matter to close at Lyttelton on Saturday at 4 pm. Board notes on Borough School annual examination praised for writing quality throughout. Geraldine inspector reports good sanitary state. Mount Somers church consecration notes debt details, vicarage debt of 150 pounds.
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South Africa
Ceylon
Iodin
China
United Kingdom
Europe
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Lyttelton
Borevax Bonoor
Lnapsotora
Geraldine Sanrranon
Geraldine
Board of Health
Mount Somens
Mount Somers
Thos Harrison
Accused in Springfield cases remanded for trial
Reports note that the accused in the Springfield cases have been committed for trial. Other items mention tennis at Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club opening tomorrow with tea, a boy wounded by an accident during pear loading, and various local notices including council vacancies and meeting adjournments.
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Springfield
Yar Maizg
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Melbourne
London
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Suoottne
Ore
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J Sealy
Beary Davis
Albert Ager
Clark
Henry Davis
Joseph Sealy
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Maude
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Longbeach
Baptist Carson
W Lamb
Baptist Church
Mr. Lamb
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Tem_perance Society
W T Lill
Wm. Harding
Hopwood
T Wheeler
Tinwald Wratryan
Hanson
Meharry
Jory
Ale
HM Jones
Fee
S Chapman
Miss Simmonds
Misa B Jones
Misa Meharry
Mra Williams
Mr . Andrews
Miss B and
Achburton
Woods
Destructive hares menace county plantations and politics
Reports from the county council meeting note hares damaging nurseries and young trees on local plantations. A separate note covers electoral confusion when a voter spoils a ballot then seeks a replacement but is denied. A football tour through Achburton mentions matches with Canterbury and Wellington.
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Port Arthur
ChEroo
Berns
Russia
Great Northern Telegraph Company
Choroo
Avoabhland
Achburton
Canterbury
Wellington
Northcote
8.R F.U
Mrs. Jenkins
Southland
Road grant urged for Valetta to Mayfield route
A letter from the Rangataiki Road Board chairman CJ Harper requests £200 be placed on the estimates as a grant in aid to build the road from Valetta railway station to Mayfield. The Minister of Lands promised to include the £200 in the estimates.
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CJ Harper
Rangtats Road
Wellington
Ashburton
Anama
Raugitaty
Valetts Railway Station
Mayfield
Weirixeron
Valetta Road
Crisis in China Aims for Peace and Foreign Protest
United Press reports the Emperor appoints Li Hung Chang and others to seek peace as Allies withdraw from Pekin. Europeans protest a premature withdrawal before a final settlement. Russians and Japanese lead in the corridor of influence while Britain stays third. A Sichuan prospecting party led by Dr Jack advances. conflict news triggers fresh complications. German press seeks government guidance.
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Hone Kone
Li Hang Chang
Yung-fu
Prince Ching
Hau-tung
Yungfu
Hau Jung
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Forbidden City
Szechuan
Dr Jack
Burmah
St Primaspune
Preas
Govaroment
Merivale Beats Ashburton In Close Rugby Match
Merivale defeats Ashburton 14 to 13 in a final season encounter at Ashburton grounds. Fraser and Boyce starred for Merivale while Hobbs Orr Santy and Pilcher led the local side. crowd dispute with referee Mr E Claridge marked the conclusion amid a grounds collection for Ashburton Football Club funds.
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Ashburton
Merivale
Fraser
Barr
Merrivale
Fraser and Boyce
Tom
Hobbs
P. Orr
Santy
A. Pilcher
Merivala
E. Claridge
Sydenham
Boyce
Sauty
P, Orr
Woode
BD. Wilson
Chap
Pirates Take Winchmore Match 6 nil in Local Clash
Pirates Football Club second fifteen traveled to Winchmore to face the Winchmore Rovers and won 6 nil. Notable Pirates players included Robertson Cramie Roomey and Bland with Culverhouse Minnis and Boyle scoring. Referee Mr J Stock oversaw the game and visitors were entertained at dinner after the match.
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Pirates
Winchmore
Winchmore Rovers
Veta
Robertson
Cramie
Roomey
Bland
Culverhousee
Minnis
RB Boyle
J Stock
South Canterbury Jockey Club Spring Merling Result Summary
Sucono Dar Timanv and Sept 6 meet delivered multiple winners. Won by a head with 3% dividend £10 Ga. Berlina Dusk Lexings ton won by six lengths with dividend £20. Phryne Come won by a length. Nihi liat Firat Blood won by a length and a half with dividend £9 16s.
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Sxapows
Paladin
Warrington
Eee
Berlina
Dusk
Lexingston
Phryne
Firat Blood
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