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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
7
Road Board Meeting Reports Shingle Tenders and Rates
The South Rakata Road Board held a Thursday meeting led by chairman H. J. Harrison. Tenders for shingling at Dobbinsford, Mainwaring, Town Belt and Bridge Street, and Daily's Road were accepted. no gorse grubbling tenders were received. The board warned a Mitcham occupier to finish road work within four days or court action would follow, let a paddock at the Pound for crop, and allowed fencing for recreation land. A general rate of one farthing in the pound was set, and the roll book was to be signed by Stringfellow and Drum mond. The clerk noted Crown lands unpaid and sought government payment, discussed forming Stewart's Road, and considered rate-payer alterations to the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Rakata Road
H. J. Harrison
J. Stringfellow
A. Drummond
A. J. Magson
John Lambie
Dobbins
Sford Road
T. Blackburn
Mainwaring Road
Jas. J. Dolan
Town Belt
Bridge Street
Garden Scaté
Daily's Road
Mitcham
Domain Board
Messrs Stringfellow
Drummond
Avenal
Stewart’s Road
Messrs McCrory
Ashburton
Ensilage Success Boosts Canterbury Dairy Prospects
Ensilage trials at Windermere show the fodder preserving well under two feet of soil and lasting at least three years. John Robertson reports spring cows prefer ensilage while cows in milk are slower to adopt, suggesting a learning curve for Canterbury farmers. The Ashburton Co Operative Dairy Company results illustrate potential gains for the dairy industry in the county.
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North Island
Otago
Southland
Canterbury
Ashburton Co-operative Dairy Company
Windermere
John Robertson
W. Dibble
Robertson
Banks Peninsula Cheese Factories Show Strong Output In 1912
The Akaroa Mail notes Banks Peninsula cheese factories boosted farm income with an estimated 1912 output near £50,000. Barry's Bay, Ohain's Bay, German Bay, Pigeon Bay and other factories reported tonnage and sales figures while butter-fat payments varied. Separate items report white clover seed and North Canterbury land leases under Government tenure with Glentui leases and Lee's Valley areas cited for future tenancy debates.
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Banks Peninsula
Akaroa Mail
Peninsula
Barry’s Bay
Ohain’s Bay
German Bay
Pigeon Bay
iSite Akaloay
Waiuui
Bon
North Canterbury
Lee’s Valley
Wharfdale
Glentui
Lee’s
Deposits Offered At Gall on Every Day’s Balance 34 Percent
Bank advertises interest on deposits of 34 percent on daily balances. It offers loans on rural land and town property in any sums and invites fixed deposits for twelve months.
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Gall
Wakanui Road Board Meeting Debates Road Work Plans
The Wakanui Road Board met on Saturday afternoon with C. W. Wood as chairman and members including W. Anderson, T. Buckley, F. G. Richards, and KF. Frampton. They resolved to ask the Ashburton County Council to enforce its traction engine by-laws on Wakanui roads while delaying the board’s own 1912 Public Works Act by-laws enforcement, noted oversights in permissions for a building move, and discussed shingleing requests on Le Breton's and Cochrane's Roads.
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Wakanui
Wakanui Road
Nicoll
Cochrane
Seafield Road
le Breton
Troad
Seafeld
Mill Road
McLean
Wakanni
McGirr
Anderson and Richards
Thomas
County Centres Mayfield Band of Hope Meeting
The Mayfield Band of Hope met at Presbyterian Church on Thursday despite strong NW wind and rain. Visitors from Westerfield performed songs recitations readings and dialogues with Mrs Olde and Mr Crerar also taking part. Refreshments followed and a vote of thanks was given.
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Mayfield Band of Hope
Presbyterian Church
Nichols
Westerfield
Band of Hope
Olds
A. Dellow
Ronaldson
Olde
Crerar
Taylor
Storier
Pethiz
Robleig
Butter Fat Payout Rates for July and August
Farmers are informed that payments for butter fat are issued at a rate per pound of butterfat for July and August. Members with surplus cream are asked to consign it to the association.
French Minister Challenges Use of Titles in Diplomatic Service
When M. Pichon took office he urged all members of the diplomatic service to prove their right to titles. France maintains a bureau that issues certificates for title bearing. Fees are high, from £52 for a chevalier to £400 for a marquis and £720 for a duke.
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M. Pichon
France
Tea by Dr Hill Brings Change to Taranaki County Council
At a recent county council meeting in Taranaki, an innovation introduced by Dr Hill saw afternoon tea served by office staff. The idea was adopted with councillors to host future sessions, and the crockery and silverware used were donated by Dr Hill for continued use at similar gatherings.
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Taranaki County
Hill
Heans Essence cough remedy advertised in 1900s paper
An eager advertisement promotes Hean's Essence as a cheap, powerful remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles. It claims quick curing results and offers a home recipe using treacle vinegar sugar and water with Hean's Essence from Hean's Pharmacy Wanganui.
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Hean
Wanganui
Smart Spring Suits From Craig Head London Style
Your character to day is heralded by your dress. A stylish suit is the finest introduction into business or social life. Order your next suit from Craig Head where garments are cut perfectly to the latest London style and finished by expert craftsmen. Comfortable fit with finest materials. Leave your spring suit order now.
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Craighead
London
Bot of Hater Grade BSA Parts by H P Arnst
A historical note for Ashburton records locating H P Arnst at East Street. The brief item identifies a business or authorial credit concerning B S A parts and local trade context.
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Sonly Fis
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Road Boards
South Rakata
Agricultural
Messi's
Bailey Bros
Templeton
Centlemen
Mellor and CompAny
Tancred Street
Albert Roberts
News and Notes
Band of Hope Meeting
Alpine Dairy CO
Timart
Beath
Christchurch
Bournville
Bournville the
Cadbury
Cadbuy
Ephemeris
Highlander Condensed Milk
Lane
Tailors
Scraighead
H. P. Arnst
East Street
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