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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 238, 22 July 1935, Page 4

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FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” July 22, 1885.) Private Coursing Match.—At the kind invitation of Mr Alington, about 150 ladies and gentlemen assembled on that gentleman’s estate within three or four miles of Methven on Saturday to witness a private coursing match between neighbouring owners of dogs. The weather was splendid and the sport experienced of the most enjoyable character. Of! eight dogs entered for the Puppy Stakes, Cairnbrae, a very promising puppy, succeeded in securing first honours. Ten dogs were . entered for the All-aged Stakes which was won by Jack, after; a keen contest. Mr J. W. Mcßae, of Ashburton, acted as judge, Mr S. Alexander as slipper and Mr G. Thomson flagsteward. Many ardent lovers of this sport are to be found in and around Met liven and it is probable that _ a strong club, will be formed in that district next season. Borough Overdraft.—The bank overdraft of the Ashburton Borough Council has now been reduced to about half its original amount and stands at £765. The Mayor states that this is the smallest overdraft at this time of the year since th,e Council has been in existence. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

(From, the “Guardian,” July 22, 1910.) Agricultural Experiments.—Mr A. MaePlierson, Fields Instructor in connection with the Department of Agriculture, as in Ashburton to-day in regard to the experiments that are being carried out in conjunction with the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. He has made arrangements for the sowing of spring cereals in the first week of August on the farm of Mr George Lamb, junior, Milton Road, Elgin. These mill include Purple and' Solid Straw Tuscan, Marshall’s No. 3 and another variety of wheat that will be recommended by the Department. Oats (Danish, Rosebery, White Tartar Kings, Short White Tartars and Algerians) have also been arranged for amdi the cereals will be sown with and ■without manure. The winter-sown cereals are now well above the ground 1 and are said to have struck a vigorous growth. The experiments are being closely watched by the farming community and should prove of great educational value to agriculturalists. County Council Offices. —Two new offices are being fitted up at the rear of the County Council Chambers for the Inspector of By-laws and Inspector of Reserves respectively. This change, which is being made at a comparatively small cost, will enable the country’s departmental work! to be carried on to better advantage.