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FIFTY YEARS SYNE (From the “Guardian,” Aug. 23, 1899). Personal —Mr F. Beckingsale, who has been in charge of the Hawera branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory for over seven years, has been appointed to succeed Mr A. G. Barton in Ashburton, and has now taken up duties. Mr A. F. Ingle, who was in - charge of the branch temporarily, left by to-day’s train for the south. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (From the “Guardian,” Aug. 23, 1924). Water Extension Scheme —Good progress is being made by the contractors with the laying of the pipes for the East Ashburton water extension scheme. About 25 men are engaged in the work, and this number, it is understood, will represent the- maximum. The contract will probably be completed in about 21 months time. — Baptist Church: The Ashburton Baptist Church trustees have purchased a section of land at -the corner of Ca!ss and Havelock Streets, and intend erecting the new church there within, probably, the next 12 months.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 69, Issue 266, 23 August 1949, Page 2
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