South Rakaia Road Board Holds Monthly Meeting
The South Rakaia Road Board met with Chairman H. J. Harrison and six attendees. Tenders were opened but rejected for being too high. Davison’s tree offer was accepted. shingling on White’s Road and other road works were authorized. rates discussed. several tenders planned. accounts totaling £204 approved. routine cemetery business completed.
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South Rakaia
H. J. Harrison
J. Stringfellow
A. J. Magson
A. Drummond
J. Lambie
J. Davison
White’s Road
Mainwaring's Road
Morgan
A. C. Hardy
Ashburton County
Mount Hutt Boundary Road
Ashburton
Mount Hutt Board
R. Campbell
Mainwaring’s
Acton River
Pebbin
Christchurch City Sings Praises As Wellington Singer Rates Dominion
In Christchurch Magistrate Court Wilfred Edward Harper appears on remand for alleged assault during a July 25 incident linked to resisting arrest in Lyttelton. A land agent's fragmentary evidence arises in a Supreme Court appeal with Justice Denniston urging proper witness notes. The council reports annual savings of about £1000 from the temporary loan system and the 3 percent interest used to reduce overdraft concerns.
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Wilfred Edward Harper
Lyttelton
Carney
Arcused
Christchurch City
Christchurch
Supreme Court actions in Smith Miles and Murray cases
At Wellington Supreme Court Joseph Houldsworth Smith faced an indecent assault charge and the jury found guilty without criminal intent. Walter Thomas Miles was convicted of stealing money and, with William Albert Murray, faced sentence. Miles received eighteen months hard labour concurrent with two years reformative detention. Murray eighteen months imprisonment and declared habitual criminal.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Joseph Houldsworth Smith
Court of Appeal
Walter Thomas Miles
William Albert Murray
Miles
Murray
Ashburton Technical Classes Association Meeting Highlights
The Ashburton Technical Classes Association held a meeting with members including Henry Davis and R A Collins. The chairman reported a balance of £181 3s in the general account and discussed capitation claims, class programme details, and attendance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Technical Classes Association
Henry Davis
R. A. Collins
J. Tucker
J. B. Christian
Reid
F. Pawson
W. F. Watters
Ashburton
Timaru
Timara
Commissioner of Taxes
Christensen
Boardinghouse Interest Lists Protest Against Shops and Offices Bill
The Boardinghouse-keepers’ Association of Rotorua plans a strong protest over shops and offices bill clauses. The main objection targets holiday proposals believed to cripple hotel and boardinghouse business. Representatives were appointed to give evidence before the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorua
East Coast Railway Push Aims for Waihi Tauranga
Auckland deputation urged the Waihi Tauranga section of the East Coast railway. Premier Massey said Public Works Estimates not yet considered but the section should receive a fair share of available funds. Government aims to develop national lines including Waihi Tauranga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Auckland
Waihi-Tauranga
Invercargill Competition Results Listed
At Invercargill August 8 the competitions announced several placings. Humorous Recitation winners include Miss Saunders Christchurch and Miss U Campbell Invercargill. Ladies Shred Solo led by Miss M H Lea and Miss G Wyeth. Imromptu events saw E Kennedy Invercargill and F Ke Newall Invercargill among top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargill
Saunders
Christchurch
Misell
Adams
Dunedin
U. Campbell
Esvercargill
M. H Lea
G. Wyeth
Woodlands
D. Tattersfield
Eee
E. Kennedy
Garrett
Nvercargill
F. KE. Newall
Manchester Unity Oddfellows Hold Fortnightly Meeting
CCF The Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows held a well attended fortnightly meeting. Several members were reported sick and dues totaling £9 6s 8d were passed for payment. The half yearly balance sheet ending June 30 showed strong finances. Seven candidates were initiated and one visiting brother listed on the medical peace list. A church parade to St Stephens Church was planned with Rev Burgin to preach at the next service for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Unity, Independent Order of Oddfellows
St. Stephens’ Church
J. TR. Burgin
FHakatere Lodge Holds Meeting and Dance Plans
An ordinary FHakatere Lodge meeting presided by Bro. G Smith reported good attendance and routine business with one sick member. A social and dance were decided for an early date. After closing, two progressives for a prize from Bro. L Baigent were held and won by Bro. L Baigent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhakatere
Bro
G Smith
L. Baigent
Bro. L. Baigent
New York Baby Tests Reported Amidst Hygiene Doubts
Thirteen perfect specimens have been captured with six from East Side districts noted for rejecting hygiene laws. Full diet, parentage, and heredity data are awaited though early signs point to soup and potatoes in infants diets. New Zealand inventors urged to seek Henry Hughes Ltd for patent advice in Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
New Zealand
Henry Hughes Ltd
Hereford Street
Christchurch
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Vickers
Mercery and Boot Warehouse
East Street
N.Z
Bannington
Arnst
Collins and Co
Tronmongers
Arguash Goud
South Raka
A Road Board
John Prouse
Dominion
Per Press Association
Technical Classes Association
East Coast Railway
C.C.F
Fa.u
N.Z.C
The
Dresden Piano
John “Broadwood & Sons
Lipp. & Sohn, Steinway. .&. Sons
Bohm & CO
BELL
Imperial Organs
Surnett Street
H. P. Evans
Lane
L. F. Hayes
Oamaru
G. NE
Jamerit
J. Sutherland
Cass and Wills Streets
Theatre Royal
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