New Zealand Parliament Advances Copyright and Pensions Bills
Wellington August 8 Parliament met at 2 80 pm Sir William Russell welcomed by D Bell and George Jones The Copyright Bill passed with one amendment removing the requirement to send copies to University libraries The Old Age Pensions Bill passed unamended on third reading but some members lamented limited ability to amend under treaty terms The Council adjourned until the 24th inst
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Wellington
William Russell
D. Bell
George Jones
New Zealand
Messrs
G. Jones
J.P. Luke
O. Samuel
W. Earnshaw
Wellington House Debates Land Tax and Local Loans Bills
Wellington notes the House meeting at 2 30 pm approving leave of absence for Sir James Carroll and introducing the Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill. Debates cover Local Bodies Loans Bill provisions on joint loans and penalties for illegal borrowing, plus amendments on loan acceptances and Maori lease provisions under the State Advances Bill. The Methodist Union Bill second reading passed. House adjourned at 11 20 pm.
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Wellington
James Carroll
James Allen
George Witty
T. M. Wilford
Statutes Revision Committee
Wilford
Reed
Crows Law
Pines
McCallum
Robertson
Methodist Union
Barr Hill Social Club Concert And Dance A Success
A Barr Hill Social Club concert and dance held in the local schoolroom featured piano solos duets and vocal items by Mrs J Collison Miss Gordon Misses Ryan and Syme plus Mr Paylor and others. Refreshments were served and a large crowd enjoyed the evening.
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Barr Hill
J. Collison
Gordon
Collison
Ryan
Syme
Allen
Penny
D. Penny
Opie
Rita Collison
Paylor
Presentations to Mr and Mrs Jaine At Waterton Club Farewell
From Our Own Correspondent describes a surprise party at the Local 2Ghub as Mr and Mrs Jaine depart Waterton for England. Club members praised their two season of hospitality and presented gifts including a Kaiapoi travelling rig and a silver mounted umbrella, with Marian receiving a gold chain bracelet. The event ended with refreshments and Auld Lang Syne.
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BR. Jaine
Jaine
Waterton
England
Watson
Marian
Avas
Renzie’s Pepsol Claim as Quick Indigestion Cure
An advertisement explains heartburn and indigestion as common, caused by stomach fermentation and acidity. It promotes RENZIE'S PEPSO as a real cure supplying digestive juices and soothing the stomach, urging readers to try it at chemists and grocers for 2s 6d.
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Renzie
Regent Cigarette Free Gift Catalogue Invitation
Advertisement urges women to persuade men to smoke Regent cigarettes to receive free gifts. Readers are told to write for a free gift catalogue addressed to Regent, Hex 331, Wellington.
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Regent
Hex
Wellington
Methven Urged to Upgrade Town Services and Lighting
Rip Van Winkle of Methven calls for action to improve sanitation, footpaths, and street lighting as the town rapid grows. He warns neglect risks epidemics and urges residents to demand progress beyond Rakaia. He cites unsafe paths and lack of conveniences as proof of apathy.
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London
Auckland
Canterbury
Rakaia
Methven Ploughing Match Critics Call Rules Violated
A letter to the editor questions the Class A ploughing results at Methven, accusing winners of receiving outside help beyond the stated allowances. The writer cites rule breaches on setting and lifting poles and inadequate furrow depth measured after the start, praising some contestants while alleging others followed the rules.
Battleship Orion Sets Records In Firing Trials
The battleship Orion completes its first year of firing tests, breaking all records. Using the Pollen automatic fire control system, she repeatedly hit the target while steaming faster than standard trial speeds, prompting naval authorities to consider changes in battle tactics.
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Orion
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