THIRTY YEARS AGO.
EXTRACTS FROM “STANDARD.” , JUNE 3, 1907.
Tho report of the Palmerston North Beautifying Society to the Borough Council had stated that there was a membership of about 70. A request had been made that the council complete tho three reserves in the Square and appoint a reserves carcThe price of oatmeal had risen to £l6 a ton and flour had advanced a second 10s a ton within a week. Bread had risen to 9d a loaf. . . I’hc Woodsloc- Downs Estate in Southland had been sold for tho purpose of subdivision for £60,000. At the annual meeting of tho Fcilding A. and P. Association, Mr H. J. Booth had been elected president. The services of the retiring president (Mr L. E. Jackson) were eulogised. The Southland farmers conference had resolved to oppose tho universal Saturday half-holiday. It had been agreed fo urge the Government to encourage competent ploughmen to migrate to New Zealand. Tho French Government had sanctioned the marriages of brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 156, 3 June 1937, Page 2
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