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FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From«the “Guardian,” Aug. 22, 1895). The Ashburton Rifles.—The Ashburton Rifles held a daylight. parade on Thursday afternoon at which 55 of all ranks answered the roll call. Lieutenant Colonel Bailey was the inspecting officer and Major Douglas was also present. . The Colonel was highly pleased with the parade, both as regards members and appearance. In the evening the annual “camp fire” was held in the Orange Hall. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From the “Guardian,” Aug. 22,1920). Car Values.—Advice has been received by local motor agents of an advance iif the price of cars amounting to between 10 and 15 per cent. Thus on a £650 car the advance is'£Bs. The reason given is the increased cost of raw material, particularly industrial metals, which have shown greater firmness lately after a sharp fall two months ago.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 65, Issue 267, 22 August 1945, Page 2
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