Fire destroys Stratford hotel and shops at the Trocadero
A five storey building known as the Trocadero and a row of ground floor shops were consumed by fire in Stratford early today. Prebble's private hotel with about sixty rooms was destroyed. Three people suffered serious burns, including Miss Kusserson and Flora Thompson, with several others injured. Insurance estimates vary with £300 on hotel furniture and about £3000 on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Trocadero
Prebble
Amency
A. Neache
Bowater One. Co
G. Gould
Lane
Beckett and Roberts
Stratford Hospital
K.usperson
Flora Thompson
Lancashire
Imperial Conference roles and royal travel noted in brief
Lord Jacas says Mr Asquith to preside at the Imperial Conference opening with Mr Harcourt guiding in his absence. Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria endure rough Channel crossing en route to Genoa for a Mediterranean yachting cruise visiting Athens. Snow disrupts Britain and Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jacas
Belborne
Asquith
GL. Harcourt
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Channel
Genoa
Mediterranean
Athens
England
Scotland
W. Waster
Observer
Typhoid prophylactic injections discussed in Dunedin
The District Health Officer reports a prophylactic typhoid injection program for Dunedin Hospital nurses. Two small injections, spaced, are said to render recipients immune for about two years, with milder illness if infected. The Health Department plans to produce and issue the material to hospitals nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Otago: Daily Times
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin
Ghamptaloap
Health Department
Dominion
Census Insights Show Maori Population Shaping Future Absorption
Poverty Bay Herald notes lingering superstition about census among Maoris, but an East Coast census reveals more cooperation. Enumerator reports reduced prejudice and a growing number of children, with mixed European breadlines predicting gradual assimilation rather than extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakeda
Saya
Poverty Bay
Rise in the price of meat in Wellington
The Dominion reports higher meat prices in Wellington as traders cite costly stock and a shift toward prime cuts. Most increases are half a penny per pound, with rump steak and sirloin rising 1d, while mutton tegs rise similarly and forequarters stay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Dominion
Free Ferries for Sydney Plan by Government
The Government proposes state ferries linking the North Shore to central Sydney with two high-use routes. It owns the sites, sees minimal tram route deviations, and aims to offer free ferry travel for tram users to wharves. The plan follows a Labour push for free service and current carrier fare cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For Press Association
Sydney
Tramway Construction Advisory Board
North Shore
Labour Party
Sea-power in the Pacific prompts urgent naval cautions
In London on April 62 Afr. Archibald Colquhoun spoke on Sea-power in the Pacific before the United Service Institution. General Edward Chapman warned that India Australia New Zealand and South Africa faced danger if Britain fails to adopt a defence plan. Lord Beresford urged reinforcing the Pacific Station. Admiral Fremantle urged attention to Pacific naval development and cautioned against withdrawing ships from distant stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Archibald Colquhown
United Service Institution
Pacific
Edward Chapman
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Britain
Indian Ocean
Charles Beresford
Edmund Fremantle
Lords and Commons Clash Over Money Bills Amendment
In London on April 6 the House of Commons rejected Dr Hillier's amendment granting the Lords power to amend money bills by 287 to 199. Churchill noted Australia's second chamber could amend but is popularly constituted. The government may revisit the issue if Lords are reconstituted. The division triggered closure moves and a minor scuffle as hats were tossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of ‘Commons
Hillier
Lords
Winston Churchill
House of Lords
Otago Critics Hit NZ AA A Decision on Australasian Champs
The Otago centre objects to the NZ Amateur Athletic Association over ruling a centres conference vote to hold the Australasian championships in Wellington. Otago delegates faced unspecified backlash for not communicating their planned stance. The dispute centers on expenses rather than the championship location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
Wellington
Otago
Pelorus Jack Obituary Revered by Sailors and Scribes
The text recalls Pelorus Jack who died in error in an obituary and sparked many poems by Australian writers. It notes a Sydney Sun tribute by Pat O Maori praising the cheerful and companionable whale chaser who sought ships over kin. It ends with a wish for peaceful sea paradise for his spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelorons Jack
Jack
Pat O
Sydney
Pelorus
Taranaki Oil Prospect Shows Encouraging Activity
New Plymouth reports a dramatic oil bore in progress with two violent blow outs at a depth around 1500 feet. Tools could not be withdrawn and were hurled from the casing with force breaking about 200 feet of steel cable. Debris spread up to a quarter mile despite the roofed derrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Borent Slourua
Swan Population Surpasses Island Lagoon Estimates
A Chatham Island resident reports Te Whanga lagoon holds thousands of black swans and wild ducks. He estimates thirty thousand swans for the lagoon, noting large numbers of eggs taken and birds shot each year. Also cited are warnings against unsafe use of turpentine and promotion of Sanders Extract for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masterton
Te Whanga
Dr Fellows Pile Cones and Tabs Promoted for Piles Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Fellows Pile Cones and A C Tabs as a permanent remedy for piles and constipation. A testimonial from Mrs A G M of Sydenham claims rapid relief and lasting cure after using three boxes of Cones and one box of Tabs, noting that surgery is unnecessary. The copy highlights that the tablets strengthen the bowels and should be used with the Cones, with availability from Christchurch chemists and wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Sher
A-G.m
Sydenham
Christchurch
F. Stevens
Bok
A. MI. Loasby
Colombo Street
Offer to purchase portion of acreage along Oxford Cambridge Streets
The description notes a tract fronting Oxford and 2 Cambridge Streets and Trevor's Road with a dwelling and improvements. It states the property has not been disposed of by motion and that offers are invited for the portion in two and a half acre blocks on easy payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Millar
Warby
Amy
Billenbach Station
O'Malley
Fisher
Commonwealth Bank
England
Oxford
Cambridge Streets
Trevor's Road
Dacre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pee
NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Geil Aos
Steier
F Tons
van Port
Riapeho
Itotorua
Mwellington
Tyrakina
Yongariro
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Pate
Aravcu
Welling
Wtor
Tinaitt
Athenic
Corinthist
Ab Bio
National Mortgage and ‘Agency Company, Ltd
Nicoll Bro
Jocint Agente
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
NHE Premier and Wealth
EST Colonial Company
Islengton
Conorrion
Islington
Nicoll Bros
Colman
Linea
Savere
General Gasle News
Por Presa Association—Copyright
France
Chamber of Deputies
M. Auganeur
Madagascar
Presbyterian Missionariea
New
Hebrides
M. Mersimy
J.ballantyne & Co
Chhistchonch
Kozie Tea
Manchester Bros
HENRY
Hereford Street
the Globe. Delivery Company New
Zealan Ly
C.H vTato
Aggage
A Express
Steves Dundasst
Christcalacy
N.Z
A. Polloge
Ashburton
J. Mellor
Zealandia Boot Store
Tancred -Serert
Nsunan Te Department
the Dominion
Elagues
Sterling
Canterbury
Jones and Sons
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High St
Bank of N.Z
Barningham & Go., Ltd
George Street
Knox Church
Chapman & Davis
Burnett Street
Lange
Cass Stree
Weksnui Road
Cass and
Cameron
Uguvain
Sven
European Agency
Kolesale
Houls
Otaianery
Trade Disraunia
William Wilson and Sons
Abchurch Lane
B.C
Siden
Free Ferries
VA/E
New Harris
Miami
Norfolk
W.B
Rete A
Sidon
East Street
Lords and Commons
Taranaki OL
Sander
Anders
Sanders
Ee Aees
Hampstead
McElrea
T. Bullock
South Street
Treverton
Bullock
Ash'lon
Anama
Tn Creamery
Mo Acres One
Methven
Mitcham
Truca
Beath & Colt
Tel Merill
Ah Py
Ught IN
Bozen
VCY
T. A. Andrill & CO
Tancred
Ito
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!