Monthly Archives: May 2008

Sister Cities – who Benefits?

I read with interest an article in the Timaru courier about the travel plans of the senior management of the Timaru District Council, the Aoraki Development Trust and the Chamber of Commerce. A select group people from these organisations in … Continue reading

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New Telephone Directories Taking Shape

Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru and Dunedin are each about to get new telephone directories. The directories will be in direct competition with Telecoms white and yellow pages. State Highway One Directories The directories are being marketed under the name State … Continue reading

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Someone has stolen my Photo News

I just tallied up my stock of Photo News and I’m 20 copies short. Someone has either stolen them or borrowed them and not given them back. I did lend 20 copies to the Timaru District Council last year and … Continue reading

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Timaru Policewomen Prowler Frightens Elderly Couple

It was after 9 p.m. I was sound asleep in bed when my elderly wife woke me up. She was trembling with fright saying there was someone outside tapping on our lounge window. I was tempted to call the police … Continue reading

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Causes and Remedies for Domestic Violence

I have just been browsing the internet in search of the causes and remedies of domestic violence and I could not find any. There is ample information on how to protect yourself against a violent person but no information on … Continue reading

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Mr Think Talk Ready to fight Poverty & Violence in the Home

If I told you that I had invented a self development program that would put a stop to the rising violence in the home caused by poverty would you give me $100 for it. The fact is I have invented … Continue reading

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What makes Allan Hubbard Tick?

In this article I write about a man I don’t really know as a person. He lives just down the road for me in a back section. You can just get a glimpse of his house from Wai-iti Road, his … Continue reading

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Oamaru Welcomes Mr Think Talk

Oamaru is to become the very first New Zealand town to welcome Mr Think Talk If you are wondering who Mr Think Talk is? He is the Greatest Motivational Coach in the World and he is coming to Oamaru to … Continue reading

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Bad Attitude Seminars

Do you know anyone with a bad attitude? The sad thing about bad attitudes is that most people don’t believe they have one. Bad attitudes are contagious and if left unchecked they can kill the life of a town. This … Continue reading

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Timaru Mayor Ducks for Cover

It is my understanding that the duties of a Mayor is to attend events in the community and to act as a leader for the people. This requires a great deal of discipline and sacrifice especially on weekends when most … Continue reading

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