Prisons Debate Shapes Reform Push in Parliament
Wellington August session reviews prison system amid calls for reform. MPs debate trade training for inmates, country prisons, and the balance of punishment versus rehabilitation. Prison population up 10 percent. opposition presses for country gaols while government defends useful employment for prisoners.
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Poole
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Hogg
Port Hills
Wilford
Gacls
Hardy
J. McGowan
America
England
Police Department
Department
Political Jottings Wellington August Session Record
Wellington reports on a long legislative session ending early morning. Notices include a proposal to impose 22 percent ad valorem duty on boots and shoes and questions scheduled for August 21 about school book costs and travel allowances for students.
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Wardy
Selwyn
Mr Flatman
Minister of Education
Education Department
William Steward
Minister of Labour
New Teint Indo-Professional Team Nated by Sydney Officials
The New Teint indo professional football team was nominated by officials of the Sydney Professional League in a August 13 report from Sydney.
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Sydney
Fragmentary names list from 19th century globe notes
An incomplete artifact lists numerous names such as Anderson, W. Bens ven, S. Beanvats, ehison, Jones Oulfba Brown, He Trinh, Wo Auderg Beales, OG, Cla Clorwarcdl, G. Anderson, A. Welst and AL Clarke. The garbled text lacks clear context or event.
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Noril
Crasvtertuiry Teanorroew
Anderson
Owl
W. Bensven
S. Beanvats
Ehison
Jones Oulfba Brown
He Trinh
Auderg Beales
Cla
Clorwarcdl
Roeserve
Tly Whever
G. Anderson
A. Welst
AL Clarke
Rain Production Report from Gamaru August 14
A special train today conveyed explosives and artillery personnel to Ngapara for use as a base to supply the guncot ton expected by the steamer Corinna on Friday. Efforts are accelerated to seize the first favorable opportunity.
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Ngapara
Corinna
Prisoner Powers Sentenced Twice In One Day
In Christchurch on August 14 at the Supreme Court William Powers, an escapee serving five years for criminal assault, received a two year sentence in addition to his existing term.
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Agust
Supreme Court
William Powers
New Zealand to send team to empire match at Randwick
Wellington reports the Government will form a New Zealand team of 10 to 12 marksmen for the empire match at the National Rifle Association prize meeting at Randwick starting October 28. Colonel Colling will select from volunteers and private rifle club members.
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Wellington
New Zealand
National Rifle Association of New South Wales
Randwick
Colling
Grand National meeting opens with brisk bets at Riccarton
Rain delayed start but failed to curb activity as Canterbury Jockey Club opened the Grand National meeting at Riccarton with totalisator investments reaching 21558 pounds, higher than last year. Eclair, owned by H W Hickey and ridden by J Hall, won the Grand Nations Steeplechase handicap. Phaeton tig finished fourth.
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J. Hall
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Morris Tube Shooting Officials Named for Ashburton Match
Ashburton Guards face Ashburton Bankers in a Thursday evening contest. The line includes Captain Percy Lieut Tucker Sergeants Hill Cambridge and Stephens Colour-Sergeant Johnstone Corporal Shearer Privates Knox Mitchell Minnis Coldicott and Bugler Simpson.
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Cambridge
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Minnis
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Simpson
Ashburton Club Names Team for Addington Match
The Ashburton Hockey Club announces a tomorrow match lineup at Ashburton Domain. Backs are G Meddins A Silcock H Amos L Steele G Wilson and forwards D McKenzie J McMardie W Fitzgerald L Hagerty and AI Segers. Emergencies R Sharp T Minnis and F Hopkins are listed.
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Addington
Ashburton Domain
G. Meddins
A. Silcock
H. Amos
L. Steele
G. Wilson
D. McKenzie
North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board Meeting Notes
The North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board met at the Tuarangi Old Men's Home. Members discussed Lucas endowments, land parcels, and annual revenue of 130 pounds. A decision denied selling land to the Metropolitan Trotting Club and approved cottage repairs and a new cottage at 554 pounds 10 shillings. Lunch followed with courteous remarks for Miss Harper and the Tuarangi Committee.
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G. Bedford
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Paul Salvation
H. Davis
Lucas
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Hore
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Goring
Christchurch
Ashburton Vacancy Nominated as J Studholme Seeks Seat
John Studholme nominated to fill the Ashburton County Council vacancy caused by J W Grigg's resignation. Crevator J Young returns from Invercargill with ferns and 180 new rose varieties for the Domain fernery and garden plantings. North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board members visit Tuarangi Old Men's Home for their monthly inspection. A gang of boys arrested at Kat North Island for theft related to the Kelly Gang. Over 8000 signatures gathered in Dunedin to abolish bottle licenses. Edward Pritchard, a Christchurch second‑hand dealer, charged with wounding his wife after a dispute over winnings. his wife attacked, may lose the use of her limb. detectives attend.
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Ashburton
WN. Grigg
J. Young
Ashburton Domain
Tnvercargill
Domain
North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board
Christchurch
Tuarangi Old Men's Home
Cc. J. Harper
First Express
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Kat
North Island
Dunedin
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Victoria Street
Bishop
Ro: Ward
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Riccarton
Gem Machinery and Phonograph Repair Offer in Bid for Gold Mounted Records
A repair service advertises buying and repairing phonographs and gold mounted records, offering to purchase and fix machines. It mentions 1600 in stock, 2s each, and invites interested buyers or sellers to contact for repairs or sales.
Prize amounts and rewards in a coupon competition
The notice lists prizes including a second prize cheque for £3 or a spice illuminated dinner seat, third prize £2 2s or an eight day clock, fourth prize £2 1s or a 26 piece dinner set, method prize cash 18s or a china tea set. All others sending at least 30 coupons receive cash or goods.
Fletcher Bros. Catalog Ad Lists Pricey Staples and Jams
A verbose price list from Fletcher Bros. markets flour, tea, sugar, dried fruits, jams, and canned goods. Items include cane sugar, Currants, Raisins, Prunes, dates, dried apples and peaches, jam varieties, and green peas with unit prices per bag tin or case. The ad touts lowest prices and high quality across goods like flour sacks, tea, oil, and preserves.
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Auckland
RiAshijie-fensé
Valencia
New Season Seeds Prize for Nimmy and Blair
advertisement touting New Season's Seeds as the best garden seeds at the same price as inferior options. Promotes Nimmy and Blair as leaders with first prize claim.
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Blair
Vegetable seeds catalog fragment with many varieties listed
A dense list of vegetable seeds per packet includes asparagus, beets, beans, cabbages, cauliflower, cucumbers, lettuce, melons, onions, parsnips, radishes, turnips, pumpkins, corn, tomatoes, and herbs. It reads like a vintage seed catalog showcasing numerous cultivar names and options for home gardens.
List of Flower Varieties in Stock from Packet Sale
The catalog lists numerous flowers including Asters Detteridge’s Quilled and Dwarf German Auricula Dusty Miller Balsam Calliopsis Candytatt Canna Carnation Chrysanthemum Convolvulus Major and Minor Cosmos Dahlia Gaillardia Everlastings Godetia Lobelia Marigold Mignonette Musk Nasturtium Tall and Dwarf Nemophila Phlox Drummondii Pansy Petunia Poppy Nicotiana Phlox Drummondii Pansy and more. Buyers may note sunflowers Sweet Pea Sweet William Wallflower Verbena and various seeds.
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Hallyhoer
William
Local Market Signals High Prices for Used Goods
A brief note reports strong demand for secondhand items as buyers offer high prices for clothing and miscellaneous goods. The Cash Buyer of Gadies and related sellers dominated trades with elevated offers.
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