Superannuation schemes expand across New Zealand institutions
The Municipal Association calls for a coordinated national approach as actuarial estimates show high costs to provide sixty percent of salaries for office staff and permanent workers. The Ashburton teachers' meeting urges Premier to extend similar benefits, while railway and civil service schemes tighten scrutiny and potential expansion.
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New Zealand
Municipal Association
Besore
Wellington
Laurencon
Ashburton
Lamhles Lurk in Geraldine District and Overcrowded Streets
Odd notices and local items span fines for selling cigarettes after hours in Napier Court to a Chinese man, finance letters from Wellington, church prayer meetings, railway works staffing, property sales, and butter prices. Community events include a social at Ruapuna Hall, tramway conductors’ bonds, and Labour federation talk. The section also notes drought impact on crops, rabbit spread editions, and a theatrical show at Odd Fellows Hall with electric lighting and animated films.
Properties for sale and rental opportunities listed
On behalf of clients several parcels are offered including 2 to 4 acre plots with houses, stables and conveniences in Allenton Moore Street Dobson and Cox Streets. Additional 4 to 5 to 10 acre sections in town or suburbs offered for building or speculation with several rental houses available. Also services include insurances, book keeping and collections. Call to inspect listings and arrange viewings.
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Allenton
N.I Belt
Moore Street
Dobson Street
Ashburton
Cox Street
Ashburton notices report frost and civic changes
Yesterday frost at Ashburton Domain reached 14 degrees and this morning 134 degrees were logged. The weekly Ashburton stock sale was postponed due to Grand National race week. Hampstead school reopened amid illness, and church ministers plan pulpit exchanges next Sunday. Mr White to Glenavy and Mr Fleming to replace him begin August 16. Education Act Amendment Bill discussed. critics urge direct minister contact and note remaining anomalies. General column promotes G I Carson for cycle and motor car servicing in Tancred street with emphasis on experience, value, and workmanship.
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Ashburton Yards
Christchurch
Aghburton
Myr Thos. Hughes
Verhauled
G. IY. Carson
Tancred Street
Ashburton notices and local society events update
Bishop Julius conducted confirmation services at Hinds and Lowcliffe with an evening gathering at Coldstream. Mrs Joshua Tucker, Ashburton's elder resident, remains seriously ill but shows improvement. Friendly Societies advocate representation in the Upper House. Premier Ward defers new appointments. Timaru snow in Mackenzie Country remains, with sheep moving yet sparse forage. J Isherwood lectured on Paul and Spiritual Gifts at Oddfellows Hall, attracting about 70 attendees. Mayfield Bible-class debated trade unions' impact on NZ workers. Lively disturbance marred Ashburton Oddfellows meeting. Arundel Hall hosted a Leap Year Ball. 50 couples danced with refreshments and performances.
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J. Isherwood
Oddfellows
Mayfield Bible-class
New Zealand
Bible-clase
Messrs
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Meesra Emerson
Smith
Lexington
Arundel
Arundel Hall
Mesars W. Cormack
J. Casper
M.O
M. Metcalf
F.harris
Gooper
Hewitt
Junior National Scholarships Modifications From Education Board
The High School Board of Governors forwards a circular from G Hoghen Inspector-General of Schools noting that holders of junior national scholarships no longer must pause for a third year exam to qualify. Future extension decisions hinge on a Civil Service Junior Exam credit or equivalent, with favourable consideration for duly recommended holders.
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High School Board of Governors
G. Hoghen
Education Board
Wheat Market Sags as American Crop Hopes Weaken
London reports firm wheat on US crop worries and European good weather, with limited demand. Car lots hold at 388. Australian steamers arriving in August ask 38s for sailing cargoes and 87a for parcels afloat. Australian spot firmer at 49s. Flour quiet. Australian patent flour quoted 26a. Glasgow prices at 28s.
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London
Europe
Australien
Glasgow
Timaru Markets Quiet Amid Wheat and Flour Trade Pressures
The Timaru markets show little activity as wheat remains nominal and Australian flour imports curb local cereal sales. Oats are stagnant while the potato trade shows modest movement with prices around £4 10s to £4 5s per ton. Chaff prices range £3 12s 6d to £8 15s per ton including sacks, with cost analyses suggesting Dunedin sales could be cheaper despite freight and packing costs.
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Dominion
Dunedin
Sydney Horse Sales Note Auction Prices
At the Sydney horse sales on behalf of Mr John Small of Ashburton New Zealand Madam sold for 77 guineas and Flower for 45 guineas.
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Sydney
Ausuet
John Small
Ashburton
New Zealand
Solld
Flower
Australian stocks meet resistance over transfer of inscribed securities
London stockbrokers on the Australian register protest transferability of inscribed stocks. They warn of price distortion and loss of liquidity if unknown quantities could flood the market. Coghlan says the issue will be referred to his Government. the memorial is supported by the Bank of England and the Westminster Bank.
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Guinness and LeCrew, Ltd
Timaru
Garrick
Rommey Marsh
R. H. Bisset
Avondale
Southland
Per Press Association
London
Stock Exchange
Coghlan
New South Walesa
Insarbade
Bans of
England
Westminster Nuk
Motor Cycles Shine in Christchurch Reliability Trial
F. N. motor cycles led the field securing first second and fourth in the amateur rider section. B. Johnston emerged as the focal point in the Whea s motors lineup. For bronchial cough relief, Woods age Peppermint Cure is noted.
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F. N
Christchurch
B. Johnston
First through train launches along North Island Trunk Railway
At Raulima on August 8 the first through train from Wellington to Auckland departed at 10.5 pm amid cheers though the night was drafty. Daylight revealed Ruapehu and Tongariro, with Public Works engineers adding to the spectacle at Horopito. The journey showed a rocking bridge scene and distant views of Arapehu and Egmont as clear weather followed a cold night.
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Raulima
Wellington
Auckland
Ruapehu
Ngauruhoe
Tongariro
Public Works Department
Waieru
Ghakune
Horopito
Spain
Arapehu
Egmont
Auckland Reception Hails Parliamentary Train Arrival
Auckland August 9 crowd gathered at the railway station to greet the Parliamentary train. His Excellency the Governor and Mayor Arthur Myers welcomed the event, praising overland communication and regional development. The Premier thanked the city and highlighted Tailway transport as a sign of progress. Lord Plunket called it a historic moment for New Zealand.
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Auckland
the Overnor
Arthur Myers
Dominion
Lord Plunket
New Zealand
Maori Benefit Match Planned After Union League Talks
Footballers from Rugby Union League British Association and Australian codes meet in Sydney on August 9 after hearing Maorie manager explain finances. They agree to play a benefit match for the Maori on Wednesday and to start a Maori benefit fund with a public subscription appeal.
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Sydney
Britain Defeats New South Wales Amid Muddy Conditions
In Sydney the second match drew about 20,000 spectators as Britain beat New South Wales 8 to 0. The ground was ankle deep in mud but the visitors showed great ability on the boggy field.
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Sydney
Anguet
Britain
New South Wales
Wanganui Defeats South Canterbury in Regional Match
The Wanganui versus South Canterbury game on the Recreation Ground ended with Wanganui leading 18 to 8. Irvine scored late in the match and Payton added the major points to seal the win.
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Wanganu
Wanganui
South Canterbury
Recreation Ground
Irvine
Payton
Wanagani
Hawke's Bay and Auckland Win Big in Football Matches
In Napier on the Recreation Ground a large crowd watched Manawatu lose to Hawke's Bay 12 to 8 in a fine weather match. Auckland defeated Marlborough 32 to nil in Auckland on August 8.
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Napier
Manawatu
Auckland
Marlborough
Wellington Defeats Wairarapa In Hockey Match
Wellington edged Wairarapa by five goals to three in a Wellington representative hockey match played Saturday. Individual play hindered team combination on both sides.
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Wellington
Fairlie railway passenger station burned down World News
The Fairlie railway passenger station near Timaru was burned early today. No origin or further details are known. The stationmaster notified Albury by telephone and arranged materials for tomorrow's work.
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Timaru
Fairlie
Albury
Christchurch
Greenpark
Hrntley
Welcome Greeting to United States Fleet by New Zealand Premier
The souvenir book for the American fleet arrival in Auckland prints a greeting from Premier Sir Joseph Ward. He says the visit fosters kinship, unity of western nations, and pride in Roosevelt as a guiding moral leader. The speech frames the fleet as a symbol of peace, justice, and humane civilization.
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Auckland
Joseph Ward
United States
Roosevelt
Pass
America
Utd
Haeremai Faeremat
Wireless news distribution links AP and Reuters to fleet data
Auckland reports Reuters and the Associated Press coordinating wireless messages for fleet coverage. A Reuters rep received the first New Zealand wireless news from the Culgoa and confirms transmissions spanning over 1500 miles to Melbourne and beyond. The fleet weather is fine and arrival to Auckland is expected tomorrow near 8 2.n.
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Reuter’s Telegraph Company
Australia
New Zealand
Associated Press
America
San Francisco
Reuter’s
Honolulu
Sable Station
United States
Culgoa
Tia Auckland
United States Navy
Melbourne
Retter’s
Fiji
Reuter
Warships Approach Sight Seers Planned at Auckland Harbor
The American Consul-General asked Admiral Sperry by wireless if warships could reach North Head, Auckland Harbour by ten dock on Sunday to give spectators a better view of the approach. No reply has been received.
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Auckland
Gospee
Admiral Sperry
North Head
The Fleet Arrives at Waitemata Harbour Auckland
Thousands gather at dawn to view Admiral Sperry’s flagship Connecticut as it nears North Head. Admiral Sperry calls on Vice Admiral Poore and Governor. civic and ministerial visits follow. Marines salute as Ministers depart. public access to the fleet is restricted until tomorrow afternoon. The fleet departs at 3 am next Saturday.
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Auckland
Waitemata Harbour
North Shox
Admiral Sperry
Connecticut
North Head
Richard Poore
Prickett
Harour' Board
Joseph Ward
J A. Millar
Findlay
Admiral Sperry Hails New Zealand Welcome to U S Fleet
Admiral Sperry’s message to New Zealand expresses pleasure at visiting and gratitude for the warm reception of the United States Fleet. He regrets not visiting other parts of the dominion and sends friendly greetings to the people of New Zealand.
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Admiral Sperry
New Zealand
United States
Dominion
Illuminations and visitors crowd Auckland streets
Aug scene in Queen Street shows crowds parading to view decorations with a magnificent arch and waving flags. Strand Arcade displays praised as major attractions while the Rotorua express brings a large crowd, police manage crowded stations and crowds hope for seats to nearby towns.
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Queen Street
Strand
Rotorua
Hamilton
Tuskura
Seaty
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