_The Evening Post_, 2 Sept 1923:
KELBURN CABLE SYSTEM
CITY’S PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE
Negotiations are still proceeding in reference to the proposed purchase of the Kelburn Tramway Company’s cable tramway by the City Council. The council has not yet received a definite reply to its offer to acquire the undertaking. The council has offered the company £45,000 [= ca. $5.3M today].
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19220902.2.56
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_The Evening Post_, 7 Aug 1923:
FIRE AT KELBURN
A fire occurred in the washhouse of a residence at 35, Moana road, Kelburn about 4.30 p.m. yesterday. The washhouse and contents of the dwelling which was occupied by Mr. M. J. Mears were considerably damaged.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19230807.2.12
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