Budget Debate Highlights Shifts in Government Policy
Wellington August 21 in the House of Representatives the Financial Statement debate resumed with H G Ell condemning current Government beaches. He noted U turns on the State Fire Insurance Department and questioned the prospectus by the Minister of Finance. He praised former administrations, criticized lack of humanitarian laws and water power development, and urged sliding duty scales for motor vehicles.
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Wellington
House of Representatives
H. G. Ell
State Fire Insurance Department
Dominion
Reform
Ward
Seddon
Joseph Ward
F. H. Smith
Liberal Party
T. Buxton
England
New Zealand
C. BE. Statham
J. G. Coates
Spanish Blood at His Majesty’s Theatre Captivates Audiences
Entertainment notes highlight Spanish Blood as the chief attraction for the week at His Majesty’s Theatre. The foreign color and Seville origin add charm to this dramatic film, praised for its plot and passion. Also featured are Master and Man, The Portrait, The Gorges of Colorado, The English Derby of 1918, A Way Out and Mabel’s Lovers as accompanying reels.
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His Majesty’s ‘Theatre
Seville
Spain
Gorges
Colorado
Mabel
Ashburton Hockey Club Dance At Theatre Royal
The annual social and dance for the Ashburton Hockey Club was held at the Theatre Royal last evening. About 70 to 80 couples attended, with decorating by lady helpers prior and Terris's Band providing music. A late supper was served by the ladies, and many residents from outlying districts joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Theatre Royal
W. Page
M.O
Terris
Winter Cough Warns of Bigger Ills and How to Fight It
A columnist warns that neglecting a winter cough invites lasting illness such as consumption and bronchitis. The remedy suggested is Baxter's Lung Preserver, priced at 10d per bottle from the storekeeper.
Empl oyers' Association meeting pr ovides industry talk and inquiry init iated
At the annual Em ployers' Association meeting British Trade Commissioner W G Wickham spoke on industrial matters. W G Day SA L will run the inquiry into mal treatment charges at Sunnyside Mental Hospital, possibly starting in Christchurch around the 25th. The Christchurch Bureau placed 147 men in work in four weeks, 84 with government and 59 with private employers, many as farm hands and drivers. The Supreme Court in Christchurch saw the first assigned counsel under a Police Offences Act amendment, Mr J B Barrett defending Harper in the Lyttelton shooting case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employers’ Association
W. G. Wickham
W. G. Day
S.al
Uribe
Sunnyside
House of Representatives
T. H. Dovey
M.P
Christchurch
Supreme Court
J. &. Barrett
Harper
Lyttelton
Bishopric of Auckland Seeks New Leader
August 21 Auckland urgent invitation sent to Bishop A W Averill of Waiapu to accept vacant Anglican Bishop of Auckland post after the resignation of Dr O T L Crossley. Synod held a lengthy session with near unanimous nomination and dispatch of telegram confirming Averill as candidate.
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Auckland
O. T. L. Crossley
A. W. Averill
Waiapu
Averill
Calder
Waiapa
Wellington
How Much Do You Live Bobbie Smith Promotes Remedy
Local vignette centers on Bobbie Smith who greets friend Barker with How much do you live a humorous health check. The piece touts Mother Seigel's Syrup as a tonic for indigestion and stomach liver issues backed by a 1912 testimonial from A Tarnley of Coburg Victoria praising renewed strength and energy.
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Bobbie Smith
Barker
Bobbie
Jimmy
A. Tarnley
Queen’s Hill
Sydney Road
Coburg
Victoria
Mother Siegel
Mother Seigel
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England's Daintiest Sweetmeats Arrive at Pascall's London Store
England's daintiest sweetmeats now offered in a large assortment from Pascall of London. Wrapped confections include Fruit Barley Walnuts Butter Nougat Butter Almonds Acidulated Toffee and Syrian Rocks with Malted Milk Also a fine Pas ells Sweets assortment in bottles at 1s each.
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Pascall
London
ARNST SPECIAL Cycle Repair Billing Note
Advertisement pitches an ARNST SPECIAL cycle using high grade BSA parts. It warns that repair bills may be light and emphasizes the machine’s quality and limited parts.
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tEs
Cash Draper, &Sc
East Street
FORD
H.P
Poaltius
N.Z
W. H. Alen
Triangle
John Orr and Co
F. G. Barker
Tancred Street
Bes
John Orr and’ Co
Per Press Association
Entertainments
Hayward's
Christchurch Bay
the Bishopric OF
Ballantynes
Mc Gonald
Don Loge
Asl
Steve Arate Aaa
Raven Tea
Bonnington’s Pharmacy
Stephen’ Madden
Halt Street
H. P. ‘Arnst
Hast Street
Fletcher Bros
Hebron
Bath
Nimmo and
Blair
Fletcher
BROS
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