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FSFTY YEARS SYNE (From tlic “Guardian,” Aug. 7, 1890). Show Mutton.—ln our market report of yesterday’s Addington sale will be found a line of sheep quoted at 34s 6d per head. These sheep which were cx-ossbred wethers, were bred by Mil’ D. McKendry, of Cairnbrae, and have so far put up a. record in value which.will take a lot of beating. They were estimated to turn the scale at'l4olb each, and would not be bought for freezing purposes, but rather taken by Christchurch butchers for show mutton in their shops. Germany and Austria —The Emperor William in conversation with Mr Chnrles Millar, acknowledged thg .courtesies which have been extended to the ships of the German Navy while" in Australian waters, and expressed great interest in the German Lloyds line of steamers running to Australia.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AG*
(From the “Guardian,” Aug. 7, 1915). National Government.—. Shortly before 6 p.m. on August 6, Ministers returned from the swearing-in ceremony at Government House, and Mr Massey announced the constitution of the National Cabinet as follows:—Right Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister; ■ with the portfolios of Lands and Labour. He also retains several less important Departments, including Industries and Commerce, and Electoral. Sir. Joseph G. Ward, Minister of Finance and Postmaster-General. Hon. James Allen, Minister of Defence. Hon. Dr. Robert McNab, Minister of Justice and Minister for Marine. Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister for Internal Affairs, Minister of Hospitals and Public Health, and Minister in Charge of the Government Printing Office. Hon. W. H. Herries, Minister of Railways and Minister for Native Affairs. Hon. A: M. Myers, Minister of Customs and Minister of Munitions and Supplies. Hon. A, L. Hordman, Attorney-Gene-ral and Minister in Charge of the Prisons Department and Stamps Department. Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald', Minister of Mines and Minister -for Agriculture. Hon. W. Fraser, Minister for Public Works. Hon. J.! A.. Hanan, Minister of Education and Minister of Immigration. Sir Francis Bell, Leader of the Legislative Council. Hon. Din Pom a re, Minister:- representing the Native Race in the Executive and Minister in Charge of the Cook Islands. . ,
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 257, 7 August 1940, Page 4
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