LOOKING BACK

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 71, Issue 36, 22 November 1950, Page 4

LOOKING BACK

FIFTY YEARS SYNE (From the “Guardian,” Nov. 22, 1900), Reference Library—When the Borough Council is in a position to make some improvements in the Public Library, it is to be hoped that the importance of a good Reference Library to the town will not be overlooked. This matter is more than ever necessary since the Reference Library at the Ashburton Club has been practically closed to members, owing to a new rule making it necessary for those who wish to refer for information, to first find the manager and get his permission to do so.—Sheep Figures: Forty years ago the number of sheep in the provincial district of Canterbury was 20,000. Now it is 4,000,000.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

(From the “Guardian,” Nov. 22, 1925). Tinwald Domain Board—The Tinsvald Domain Betel met yesterday when there were present Messrs W. Bryant (chairman), J. Hampton, W. Wills, C. J. Millichamp, and T. E. Tarbotton. Mr Tarbotton. reported- that several windows of the tea-house at the Domain were broken. It was resolved that they be repaired immediately. The resignation of Mr D. McMillan as caretaker was accepted with regret, and the board placed on record appreciation of his services. The cleric was instructed to! call applications, closing on December 4, for a caretaker. The Methven School Committee was granted the use of the Domain for the school picnic on December 18. The credit balance was reported to be £73 3s.