Why East Coast South Island Sees Long Dry Spell
A reader proposes that persistent dry weather along New Zealand's east coast arises from a cold ocean current offshore. Observations note sea temperatures around 41 degrees and reduced haze, with explanations linking Antarctic cooling, wind patterns, and moisture transport to rainfall variability between the North and South Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru Herald
South Island
Atow
Morion
Equator
Foveaux Strait
Caroline Bay
Antarctic
Australia
North Island
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
Tasman Sea
Dividing Ine
Call for Better Inspection of Licensed Homes in Christchurch
In a Tuesday House debate the Avon representative urged more thorough inspection of the sixty licensed homes in Christchurch district. He noted an inquest into a fent n child at a Dallington home showed the police matron unfit for added duties. The Christchurch North member and Mrs Cunnington pressed for a capable inspector with medical knowledge. The Minister of Justice promised careful consideration and improved inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Christchurch
Avon
Dallington
Christchurch North
Mir Gray
Cunnington
Jastice
First Passengers Steamers and Early Ocean Voyages
A concise history of early steam navigation highlights key figures and vessels. Garay’s Barcelona vessel, Denis Papin’s river boat, James Watt’s engine, Charlotte Dundas trials, the Phoenix breaking sea entry, Fulton’s US experiments, the Savannah crossing in 1819, and the Royal William’s ocean voyage in 1831 mark milestones in steam propulsion and transatlantic travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blasco de Garay
Barcelona
Denis Papin
Fulda
James Watt
Charlotte Dundas
William Symington
Drnas
Orth
Clyde Canal
Phoenix
J. C G. Stephens
Robert Fulton
Britain
France
Seine
America
Boulton and Watt
Clarmon
Savannah
Liverpool
Royal William
Quebec
Picton
Nova Scotia
Maeland
The Apple Cure Promises Relief On Stock Exchange Rumor
A London report notes a craze dubbed the apple cure for rheumatic pain. It started when a Stock Exchange jobber claimed nightly apple eating before bed relieved his pains. The fad spreads to the public, though apples are costly and weak digestions are cautioned against trying the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West End
Stock Exchange
Farm labourers and union pressures in Canterbury debate
The Wellington Evening Post discusses Canterbury farm labour unrest and a North Island movement to unite workers. It notes dairy factory workers’ gains without arbitration, farmer resistance to higher wages, rising land values, child labour concerns in Taranaki, and calls for government action to ease rural hardship through fair wages and reduced land costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Evening Post
Canterbury
Christchurch
North Island
Andrew Collins
Guibh
Taranaki
Pro‘duce
Lahoue
Tailor-made costumes and boots attract shoppers in Ashburton
Tadiew Tailor-made costumes gain popularity this season as Craighead and Berryman showcase the New Kaiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds in medal-winning colours. Ladies seek stylish dresses and coats, while Jas Mellor's Boot Store displays quality Boots Shoes and Slippers with low prices and guaranteed satisfaction in Ashburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadiew
Craighead
Berryman
Jas, Mellor
Ashburton
Mellor’s
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Royal Mail
Vis Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Soest
Clayvon
Orari
Papanui
Torakina
Ruapehu
Rimutaka
Tongariro
Wellington
Tywin Serer
Friedlandbe Bros
Goyal
Lon
Monte Video
Nogge
Rio de Fantero
Gothic
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Sapptal
Hi Premier and Whalthist Colonial Company
Islington
McGll Bros
IESS
Robinson
R. Meingyre
With Govers
J. Ballantyne & Go
Ballantyne
West Wreek
Paris
East Street
NLE
de Seer
Atand Cin
Coope
Coalhbrookdale
Coalbrookdale
Chen
Lar
MO AN G HE
Sobinson’s
Marn Street
Christetwret
Ailitebeil and
Turner
Lane
ARE
Melville
Norfolk
Glothing Factory
Hast Street
Gne
I’, Potter
Durham
Lega
Les Town
Jnear
Crshel Street
Christcburel
Bhath & Co., Ltd
Sheleon
Olds
Manchester . Bros
Ota
Keen
Oxford
Chimstchurch
Greenwich
N.A
Government Insurance Department
J. H. Richardson
Barningham
Zelandia
Zealandia
Manchester Bros
Iniola
Messiserr Bros
Burnett Street
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle
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