English Prison Overcrowding Cited By Ontario Official
Dr Bruce Smith, Inspector of Prisons in Ontario, blames overcrowding on the state as more inmates from English prisons are released to migrate to Canada. The report notes rising prisoner numbers over two decades and characterizes Ontario as a dumping ground for undesirable immigrants.
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Bruce Smith
Ontario
Gade
Canada
Standard
New York
Bank of Commures
Social Democrats
Labour Party
New South Wales vs Queensland Inter State Cricket Opener
Brisbane reports the final inter state match opening with Queensland tallying 958 in their first innings led by Hartigan 58 and Hayes 98 while New South Wales end at 65 for the last two wickets with Carter 85. In Brisbane on April 20 NSW at 195 with Carter 69 Bardsley 24 Barnes 26 as Queensland reply at 120 for four with Redgrave A.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Hartigan
Hayes
New South Wales
Carter
Bardsley
Barnes
Redgrave
Morocco Move to Reinforce Rabat and Fes Sultan Plan
Three mahallabas of troops totaling about 20,000 departed Marrakech to reinforce Mulat Rafid. He aims to invest Rabat and then march to Fez to be proclaimed Sultan.
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Morocco
Marakesh
Mulat Rafid
Rabat
Fes
Moorish Assault on Pierron Camp Near Ben Zirog
In Morocco on April 18, 800 Moorish horsemen and 2000 foot soldiers attacked Colonel Pierron's camp at Falgaza near Ben Zirog. The Foreign Legion with Zouaves and sharp shooters held the line for six hours and pursued the attackers for nine miles. The melee left 122 Moorish dead and many wounded, while Pierron and 28 were killed or 16 percent wounded including 64 European NCOs and men.
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Morocco
Oran Raiway
Jahad
Pierron
Falgaza
Westwaud
Benzirog
Foreign Legion
Pierran
Kruger Left 14,000 Sovereigns and 48,000 Blue-Backs
General Botha reports President Kruger handed funds to the late Transvaal government upon departure and the money was used by commanders. Milner refused to accept the funds, which remain in the bank.
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Pretoria
Botha
Kruger
Transvaal
Lord Milner
N Z Metropolitan T C Autumn Meeting Results
Fine weather marked the NZ Metropolitan TC Autumn Meeting on Saturday with multiple handicaps. Winners include Tuxedo Chief in Introductory Handicap, Aberfeldy in President's Handicap, Tatu in Advance Handicap, Master Poole in New Zealand Handicap, Lodi in Autumn Handicap, The Bosa in Ladies Bracelet Handicap, Joe Davie in Flying Handicap, and Tohu in Express Handicap with times noted for each race.
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N.Z
T.C
Bellwind
Rothelia
Tine
Smin
New Zealand
M. Friedlander
H. F. Nicoll
Lady Lilian
Rainwood
Mount Butt Revd Board Holds April Meeting Proceedings
Ordinary meeting notes actions on telegraph and telephone poles road maintenance and gate removals. Board discussed rail service changes, registrar request, fords with Upper Ashburton Board, footpath width and annual meeting arrangements. retiring members thanked. accounts £119 14s 6d approved.
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Mount Butt
W. J. Dickie
W. Morgan
W. Murray
A. Orr
E. A. Lock
Turnbull
Ganger
Hakala
Methven
Lyndhurst
Donald Mec-lean
Wharton
Mclennan
County Council
A. C G. Hardy
M.P
Railway Department
Hardy
Carr
Findlay
Upper Ashburton
North Ashburton
General Post Office
Wellington
Messrs Friedlander Bros
Springfield
E. A. Wharton
Lake Colridge
Rakaia Bridge
Department of Lands and Survey
Court House
D. McLean
Charles Quaid
Samuel McCrea
William Charters
Jame Johnstone
John McCarten
Morgan and
Orr
Murray
Dead Shot Worm Pellets by Comstock's
Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets offer a safe remedy for intestinal worms and their embryos. Suitable for all ages, with noted symptoms in children such as teeth grinding during sleep and excessive saliva. Sold by W H Comstock Co Ltd at Farish Street Wellington, 1s 6d per box, six boxes 8s 6d.
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Comstock
W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd
Farish Street
Wellington
Volunteer Encampments Under Easter Maneuvers at Auckland
Auckland reports a night landing of 300 Amakura sailors to form a beachhead for Saturday’s invasion and a defender force advancing to meet them. Wellington notes rain and ongoing camp maneuvers with a raid planned near Mana Island and Johnsonville defense under garrison artillery to guard Wellington harbour.
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Auckland
Lake Takapuna
Amakura
Wellington
Mana Island
Johnsonville
Por Children’s Hacking Cough at Night Great Peppermint Cure
A brief notice highlights a remedy labeled as a great peppermint cure for children's hacking coughs at night. The ad emphasizes relief and quick comfort for families seeking a nighttime remedy.
Government offers two prizes for New Zealand coat of arms
Wellington government invites designs for an official coat of arms. Two prizes of 20 pounds and 15 pounds will be awarded for original designs bearing the words Dominion of New Zealand and a motto. Entries must include name and address in a sealed envelope and reach The Minister of Internal Affairs, Wellington, by June 15, 1968.
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Wellington
Dominion
Dominion of New Zealand
Unification urged for South African Railways
Mr Conacher, an English traffic expert, presented reports to all South African Governments urging unification of the railways. He argues inland colonies should partner with coast colonies on all routes to the sea and that Delagaa Bay will play a key role for the country’s benefit.
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Gape Town
Conacher
Delagaa Bay
Bible Class Camp at Wanganui Delayed by Rain
Heavy rain on Saturday disrupted the Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Class camp in Wanganui. The sports meeting was postponed to Monday while the annual delegates meeting continued. Elections named H H Perry president, Hay and Matthieson vice presidents, Pitcarthley secretary. next camp slated for Auckland with the executive based there. Sunday weather improved and meetings were held with St Pauls Church attendance.
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Wanganui
Onehunga
Messrs
Hay and
Matthieson
Pitcarthley
Auckland
St. Pauls Church
Frootoids Claim Quick Cure For Blood Poisoning And Congestion
The advertisement touts Frootoids as quick relief cures for headaches liver congestion and blood poison. It claims rapid benefits unlike ordinary aperients and warns against daily indigestible cures while noting tested success and a 72 tablet bottle dosage of 8 to 4 pills.
For sale by leading Chemists and Storekeepers
Retail price 1/6. If not available locally, order from Proprietor W. G. Hearne Chemist Goslong Victoria. Notice: Froot Oids use the active principle of five medical fruits and roots for superior results. NZ branch at 11 Hume’s Buildings Willis Street Wellington.
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W. G. Hearne
Goslong
Victoria
N.Z
Hume's
Willis Street
Wellington
Woods' Great Peppermint Orre for Bou
A fragmented OCR note mentions Woods and a peppermint product, but details are unclear. The sentence seems to reference a joke or misread phrase with no verifiable event, date, or organization and lacks a coherent news item.
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Video
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Best
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Tugzina
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Papatui Ruapehu
Rimutaka
Kington Vane
Ellington
Eriedlander Bros., Ltd
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Mamari
Tonia
Athenia
Aldo
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Nicollargs
Beumeron
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Manchester Bros. Ko
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Arningham
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Stockholm
Christiania
J. Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
H.C. Bannerman
H. C. Bannerman
Thheran
Beliasuver
Russia
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Baku
Hong Kong
Cairo
Osman Digna
Khalifa of Soudan
Damuka
Mara
Christchurch
Timaru
Delaines
John Moore
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Ashburton, Waimate and
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Tam
Keen’s Mustard
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Jones *” Sons
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High Street
Wewman’s Livery Stables
Sin and Somerset Hotel
Newman
Zeon Meme
Cooper & Duncan, Ltd
Christchmuroe & Ashburton
George Cooper
Churstchurch
Charles Muir
N.Z. Clothing Factory
Cricket
Mulat Hart
A. & R. Terris
Tancred Street
Grogers
Gooper
Friedlander Limited
South Africa
President Kruger
Sporting
N.Z Metropolitan
Mount Hutt Road Board
Ayer
Diabuts Ayer Rco
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Age
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Gorner East and
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South African Railways
Next Building Society
Mery Sul
R. Austin
Custer
O'Carrole
Bermain
A Bermain Colliery Co., Ltd
Sydney
Thos. Brown
Idoa
Hereford Street
Lily
European Agency
Yvan
Yy Ieson
Ann Wweght
Abchurch Lane
E.C. Cable
Annuaire
Ee Baker Bros
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