Wellington Liberal organiser Rapley appointed
Sir Joseph Ward says the Liberal party appointing Mr I. W. Rapley as organiser does not affect Mrs Gallichan's position as general secretary. He credits her with useful work but notes the country correspondence burden was too much for one person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Pont
I. W. Rapley
Liberal Party
Gallichan
Manu
Rapley
Gollichon
New Scoring Method Unveiled by Marylebone Club
London April 26 The Marylebone Club resolved to experiment with a new scoring method in county championship matches. Draws and losses will be ignored and only wins reckoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marylebone Club
Australian butter grading proposal from federal report
Mr WN CG Lockyer, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, completes a report urging compulsory grading for butter exports. He says grading is essential to lift the industry, foresee higher quality output, and recommends Federal factory supervision and a grading charge of a farthing per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Preags Association
Sydney
WN. CG. Lockyer
Rubber Boom in Ceylon How Rubber Is Cultivated
The article traces rubber’s spread from early ball play to Ceylon and British Malaya. It details Kow’s planting program, cooperative tapping methods in Ceylon, tree aging and girth criteria, spiral and herringbone cuts, latex collection, healing rests, and processing into sheets for European manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
America
Peru
Kew Gardens
Ceylon
Malaya
Kow
Para
Tropics
Europe
Palmerston North Name Change Proposal At Chamber Meeting
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Palmerston North the resolution favored renaming the town Mana watu but the decision will be revisited at the next quarterly gathering. Residents previously rejected altering the town’s name amid strong opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston, North
Chamber of Commerce
Palmerston North
Manawatu
Chamber
New Education District Formed for Palmerston North Area
At a meeting on April 26 the Stanr motion led local school committees to send at least three delegates each to a conference to plan forming a new education district for Palmerston North and the district under the Wanganui Education Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Prese Association
Palmerston North
Stanr
Wanganui Education Board
Proposed compulsory pilotage discussed by Auckland Harbour Board
A deputation of shipping interests urged against compulsory pilotage at Auckland, arguing the port is safe and that experienced masters oppose it. NZ Shipping Co's Houghton noted mishaps occurred when pilots were aboard, questioning guarantees. The Board sent the matter to two committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Harbour Board
J. Nathan
Houghton
New Zealand Shipping Company
Kaipara
Sir George Reid Urges Preference for Australian Goods
London April 38 Sir George Reid urged Englishmen to show preference for Australian products in response to the Commonwealth’s voluntary preference. His remarks at a House of Commons banquet drew cheers as he praised Chamberlain at a Birmingham Lord Mayor’s luncheon and spoke on state potential and individual benefit to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Reid
House of Commons
Commonwealth
Birmingham
Mr Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Cure for Piles By Dr Fellows' Pile Cones and Tabs
A Christchurch reader reports six months free from piles after using Dr Fellows' Pile Cones and A C Tabs. She credits relief from constipation and permanent cure, noting prior fear of surgery and urging concurrent use of tablets with cones for natural bowels and lasting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR Fellows
GR Fellows
A.C
Fellows
A.G.M
Sydenham
Christchurch
Melbourne morgue verdict on death of Ellen Wong Sow
Coroner hears testimony on Ellen Josephine Lee Wong Sow a 21 year old woman who died from burns in Melbourne Hospital after setting herself alight while intoxicated. Witnesses describe drink fueled delirium and attempts to restrain her before she burned. Coroner finds self immolation in a state of chronic drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ellen Josephine Lee Wong Sow
Katherine Murray
South Kensington
Kyte’s Lane
Lee Wong Sow
Wong Sow
James Fairlie
Melbourne Hospital
Theospital
Rose Lacey
Kyte's Lane
Thomas Connell
Joshua Marks
Fire destroys New Plymouth express shed and stock
A 2.40 am blaze in the New Zealand Express Company's cart shed in New Plymouth destroyed the shed two expresses and a dray, with an estimated loss of about £145. Insurance covered £350 on the carrying plant and £25 on the building, while adjoining premises escaped only narrowly as a high wind blew. A commercial traveller's sample aboard one express was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
New Zealand Express Company
New Zealand Insurance Office
Premisea
Coursing Body Suspends North New Zealand Club
The New Zealand Coursing Association suspended the North New Zealand Coursing Club based in Auckland and disqualified participants and dogs taking part in meetings under the club during the period of suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oamaru
New Zealand Coursing Association
North New Zealand Coursing Club
Auckland
Baxter's Lung Preserver Praised By Resident
A letter from Mr Walter Staidbridge claims Baxter's Lung Preserver cures colds and breathing diseases with immediate relief. He notes 23 years in the colony and endorses the 10d bottle as the best value for chest care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Staidbridge
Baxter
Baxter's Lung Preserver for Coughs and Colds
Advert describes Baxter's Lung Preserver as an infallible chest cure. It claims rapid relief of coughs and colds with a 10d to 10s price range, promoting the 10d bottle as economical and urging immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
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Vin Monte Vides
Teneriffe and Mouth
Clayton
Tenmer
Turekina
Tonearhia
Ruahine
Ruapeba
Jura
Jane
Walliopton Valiington
Rio
Rio DE Janeiro
Turakina
Yriedlander Bros., Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
GYAL
Monte Video
Tenorifa
Plymouth
Hee
Tate
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance
Premier and Wealthimst Colonial Company
Wicoll Bros
Islington
Slington
HK Turnip
Robinson
Nsurance Department
Jones and Sons
Greenwich
New Zealand
Relisbta Jewellers
High Street
Ballantynes
Are
J. Ballantyne & CO
the Drapers
Lipton
USA
Buxton and Thoma
Ashburton Agents
Eben
Lyndhurst
Tinwald
Ash
Burton Stores
Friedlander Bros, S
Tburtan
Henry
Dereford
Strer
Qats
Joan Stanton
London Daily News
Dominion
Barningham & Co., Ltd
George Street
Dunedin
Baker Bros
Cass Street
Wakanui Road
Cass and
Cameron Streets
Newman's Livery
Somerset
Ashburton
Anton
Landon
J. Newman
Colman
Thes Skirt
Proprietors
Royds Bros. & Kiqx, Ltd
Invercargill
Palmerston, North OR Manawatu
Per Press Association
NEW Education District
Per Preas Association
Sir G. H. Reid
Australia
H. F. Stevens
Sele Proprietor
A. M. Loasby
Calombo Street
East Street
K. C. McIntosh
Messrs
W. Strange and Co
Gobsets
P.D. Makes
H. C. Barretius
Boot Warehouse
Telephone
Welson
SIME
T. H. Andrill & CO
General House Furnishers
Tancred Street
Next Building Society
Rand
Linan Sauw
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