Virtual museum - the 1970s



Left: A list of properties for sale in Ashburton, through Estate Agents Wadsworth & Co., who were located in North Street at the time.
Circa 1970s - several properties are priced at under £10,000
With many thanks to Shelagh Toews


Right: An invitation to the 25th Annual Christmas Dinner of the Ashburton Branch of the Old Age Pensioners' Federation, held in December 1972
From my own collection
Above: The toasts included one made by Mrs Amy F Jones MBE to the Portreeve, Councillor H Bradford; one to 'Our Guests', with Councillor J H Morrish responding; and Mr J Brown responding to a toast to 'Chairman, officials, OAPS'.