Agricultural Conference Opens in Wellington
The A. and P Societies conference in Wellington opened with large delegate attendance. President J. G. Wilson outlined last year’s work and urged priorities in agricultural education veterinary science meteorology and meat trade cooperation to stabilize markets and counter American moves.
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Per Presa Association
Wellington
A. and P
J. G. Wilson
Wilson
New Zealand
Farmers’ Union
Great Britain
Freezing Companies’ Association
Minister of Agriculture Addresses Conference in Wellington
In Wellington the Minister of Agriculture delivered a speech at the Agricultural Conference touching on meat prices. He linked falling frozen meat prices to broader forces, suspected U S influence, and blamed employment decline and public mood at Home. He noted trials over insurance and meat quality, and reported a cancer scare linking frozen meat to disease. The minister questioned an unauthorised Daily Mail advertisement and suggested meat dealers in the Old Country may be responsible.
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Wellington
American Trust
American’ Trust
Smithfeld
MacKenzie
Hited States
London Daily Mail
New Zealand
High Commissioner
Old Country
Preference for married men in co operative railway work debated
In Christchurch a discussion between Minister of Public Works and Labour representatives focused on preferring married men for co operative railway jobs, especially at Broken River. MPs cited housing and wage concerns while the Minister defended the policy and pay arrangements for married workers and the system’s limits.
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Christchurch
Merenvia
Broken River
Paterson
General Labourers’ Union
Labour Department
Labour Bureau
Davey
M.P
Broken Rver
McKenzie
Co-Operative Works
Taylor
Minister outlines strict rules for hardship payments
The Minister described tightening controls on advances to workers, noting abuses including publicans charging interest on orders. He said married men should access funds within a week or ten days if due, and acknowledged difficult characters on the works require stringent rules.
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Paterson
Tinwald stock sale attracts turnout ahead of Ashburton sale
At Tinwald yards on Tuesday a solid attendance faced a double sale with next week’s Ashburton sale looming. Fat pens held 121 ewes, 742 lambs, 503 wethers with prices mixed as export buyers lagged. Store sheep and cattle trades showed brisker activity while hoggets and lighter lots struggled to meet demand.
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Tinwald
Ashburton
Ewes
Springer
John McMullan
Ulate Arch
E.L
Shrop
Geidents and Deaths Reported in Harbour and South Canterbury
The body of Henry Thompson, missing since July 19, was found in the harbour today. He was a butcher by trade. John Minnis, a labourer employed by Mr J Medlicott near Pleasant Point, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. He was about sixty and well known in South Canterbury.
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Wellington
Henry Thompson
Timaru
John Minnis
J. Medlicott
Pleasant Point
South Canterbury
Polar exploration push gains new funding boost
Mr J. R. Ford, ex member of Captain Scott's expedition, recalls a conversation with Scott about joining a new Antarctic venture or acting as agent in Christchurch. Ford will not go again and suggests R. J. Kinsey as New Zealand representative. Scott aimed to move stores to New Zealand. Ford notes Shackleton's return revived the plan and helped raise funds.
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Christchurch
J. R. Ford
Captain Scott
Scott
Ford
Antarctic
R. J. Kinsey
New Zealand
Shackleton
Dominion
Shackleto
Rheumo Claims Cure for Rheumatism and Gout
The ad asserts Rheumo cures rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago by neutralising uric acid in the blood andRemoving pain immediately. It cites Christchurch hotel owner James praising relief after three years of struggle with rheumatism and gout and notes Rheumo is sold by chemists at 25s and 44s per bottle.
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James
Terminus Hotel
Christchurch
Antares
Otago University Considers Endowment for Domestic Economics Chair
Otago University Council reviews John Studholme endowment offer to fund a domestic economics chair with £600 salary and £100 contingencies annually. Government subsidies and partial personal gifts would cover the rest over four years, with plans for travel, room equipment, and extended funding. The committee reports the scheme and seeks future support.
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Dunedin
Otago University Council
John Studholme
Studhelme
New Zealand
Ashburton Special Train For Cattle Sale At Tinwalé Yards
A cattle sale notice outlines a special Ashburton to Hinds train service to connect with the North Express at 9 45 a m and 5 40 p m for buyers. The sale at Tinwalé Yards on Friday 19th starts 1 30 p m and includes dairy cows and mixed stock such as 950 and 2 bred ewes and rams.
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Ashburton
Hinds
North
Timarm
Tinwalé
Ashburton Weather and Fire Alerts Reported
Mr Bates notes strong northerly winds and probable rain as the glass falls. Mr B C Isaac, Inspector of Technical Schools, currently visits Ashburton to inspect local finals and technical classes. Heavy smoke from scrub burning near Rakaia Gorge signals spring feed prep by settlers and station owners.
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Bates
B.C. Isaac
Ashburton
Rakaia
Friends of Mrs James Small Thank Community
The Friends of Mrs James Small and family express gratitude for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
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James Small
Communion Preparatory Service at St Andrews Hall
The Communion Preparatory Service will be conducted in St Andrews Hall on Friday at 7.30 p.m. by the Rev W D McLaren MA. Choir practice is on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. instead of Friday. K G Craighead, Choirmaster.
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St. Andrew's Hall
W. D. McLaren
M.A
K. G. Craighead
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Agricultural Conference
Minister OF Agriculture
Government
Ler Press Association
Ashburton Stock Market
Winwald
Per Press Association
Polar Exploration
Otago University
National Mortgag Oonnect CO. OF
N.Z
Limite
Lowoliete
Homestead
Tinwald Yards
Thos. Dowling
Berkshire
B.i
T.l
Ram
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Draen
W. J. Stoddart
Willowby
Epec Navy
Hyening
Breshen
Havelock Street
H. Stephenson
Eserve
Congress of Nations
Mrs Cole
Britannia
Chas. Thomas
Labour Exchange
East Street
Percy
H. M. Jones
BAT Motor Cycles
Farmers’ Co-Op
ST. Andrew's Church
Ashburtonermanent Building and Investment Society
Pas Ae
Tancred Street
Albert Roberts
Nicn
TER
Goloshes
Andrew Orr & CO
Auckland
Gerstena
Canterbury
Crown Brant
B. d
Motueka, Frimley
Kirkpatrick
Frimley and Motueka
Japan
Per
Oceket
A. T.H. Williams
Immo & Blair
Fletcher Bros,’ Cash Supply Stores
Eee
Macclesfeld
Smith’s
Fletcher Bros
Percy's
Fairfield Freezing Works
Belfast
Pareora
Fairfield
Harper
H. A. Gates
T. Bullock
Hampstead
Cameron Street West
Somerset Buildings
Burnett Street
Anandin
Bullock
Anne Street
Lagmhor Road
Graham's Road
Charles Street
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Ashburton Forks
Queen
Benmore
Dolly
Jess
Premier Craig
Tracey
Prince Imperial
Tillies
Eral
D.F
Duncan
Reid
Gray
M.H. Binder
A. Drill
Duncan Grubber
M.H. Grubber
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Anama
D. Besulay
Jersey
F.C.C
Farmers' Co-Op
Henry Stephenson
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Farmers’ Co-Op, Assn, Joint Agents
R. Henry Stephenson
Parent Horse Fair
Friedlander
London
Uni
Abchurch Lane
B.C
Eroy
Latakia
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
Red Clover Assiet, Timothy Kale
Sutton Ando Sons
Sutton
Mangels
Era
National Mortgage & Agency Co
West Street
A. A. Dempster
Market House
Cooper’s Select
Kerr Bros
Burnstt Street
Permanent Building and Investment Society
Hias
Highlander
Blue Ribbon
Milkmaid Mill
Craighead & Gu's
Mercery
BOOTS
East Streby, Ashburton
McDonald’s
Tvailor
McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors
Gee's
W. Hi
Collins
Alford Forest
Ashburton County
Sharplin &Co
Staveley
Montauk
Montauks
Gage Supply Stores
Thomas Bros
Ashburton ON and Investment Society
Bank OF Deposit
Offees
Corner Arcade
J. B. Christian
Jareesh Ana Mosh
Maxnes
Nyico
Quita
PEACH @ SONS
Bok Gor
Nottingham
Eng
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