Insurance Rates Spark Hastings Protest Against Fire Offices
The Hastings residents in 1904 protested heavy fire insurance taxes, challenging the offices to prove higher rates than other towns. The article notes past fires, including a major May fire that destroyed a bank block with £14,435 insured, and two earlier blazes in 1893 and 1895. The piece comments Hastings may rely on state fire insurance, as local insurers faced strong criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Standard
Hawke's
Hastings
ASA
Press Association
Bank of New Zealand
Profit in living and self respect, a life balance
The article argues life profits come from self respect and lasting friendships. It cites John Coleman Adams and a Garfield quotation to stress that true worth rests on honouring oneself and maintaining goodwill, not vanity. It cautions against conceit in youth and old age, urging steady gains in character and friendship.
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John
Coleman Adams
Cme
Sosiai
Garfield
James R. Garfield
Careless Employers Highlight in Arbitration Court
Inspector Mir Aldridge notes most award breaches are unintentional as employers fail to read award terms. Penalties may deter ignorance. unions’ preference clauses still pose enforcement challenges. The report also promotes tailor-made fashion, rheumatic cure, and peppermint cough remedy as side notices.
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Arbitration Court
Mir Aldridge
Wellington
Miss Louisa Smith Walks the Air in Belleville Balloon Jump
Miss Louisa Smith the reigning halle of New Haven joined parachutist Mank for a balloon ascent at Belleville. She reached the parachute bar, leapt from the basket, and the chute opened, guiding her down as she fainted on a railway track after landing.
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Louisa Smith
New ‘Haven
Belleville
Miss Smith
Farmers’ Labors Build New Zealand Wealth and Progress
The Auckland Herald notes dramatic increases in sown prasses and green crops from 1807 to 1906 and highlights farmers’ pivotal role in wealth, land improvements, and exports. It contends farmers underpin most exports and industrial growth while resisting political efforts to hamper their industry.
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New Zealand
Auckland Herald
Ben
War Contract Claim Over Oats Shipment Sparks Debate
In the House of Representatives J G Ward protests a James Allen claim of loss on oats sold by the War Office in South Africa tied to the South African War. He states New Zealand had no role in purchase or shipment, graders found oats in good condition at shipment, and delays in sale in South Africa explain damage. Officials defended the government and graders' duties.
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Cir
J. G. Ward
House of Representatives
James Allen
War Office
South Africa
New Zealand
Army Council
Lane's Emulsion highlighted as superior cod liver oil blend
An advertisement touts Lane's Emulsion as a original all food emulsion containing Beechwood Creasure and fresh eggs. It claims higher medicinal value than Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites and notes pricing at 2 shillings 6 pence or 4 shillings 6 pence.
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Lane
Mellor's Boot Store in Ashburton Displays Boots and Shoes
Mellor's Boot Store in Ashburton advertises a wide display of boots, shoes, and shippers with honest pricing and a satisfaction guarantee. The ad also promotes Woods' Repeat Peppermint Cure for bronchial cough at 1s 6d and 2s.
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Jas
Mellor
Ashburton
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