Tug of War in Ratkaia Draws Wide Interest
Ratkaia committee plans a large scale tug of war with teams from Dorie Mitcham Barrrill Ashburton Methven Chertsey Mead and Rakaia eight. Open to all South Island possible future tournament and prize money offers reach £10 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratkaia
Rakaia
Dorie
Mitcham
Barrrill
Ashburton
Methven Chertsey
Mead
Methven
South Island
Tucker
Rakaia Bowling Club
A. S. Henderson
C. Be, Featherstone
Messrs
T. Blackley
Geo. S. Hardy
Wells’ Band
A. A. Oliver
M.C
A. S. Morrison
Mock Election Held For Ashburton Power Board Seat
The Methven Literary and Social Club held a mock election for a county electric power board representative. Candidates H. B. Jessep E. Hawkhead and S. Smith spoke on reticulation costs finance and London market borrowings. Smith won by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methven
J. W.M. Dart
Ashburton County Electric Power Board
H. B. Jessep
E. Hawkhead
S$. Smith
Jessep
Coleridge
Hawkhead
Smith
Electric Power Board
London
Mineral Oils in New Zealand Oil Areas Discussed by Jasterlela
Professor T H Jasterlela of the Cawidron Institute reviews New Zealand oil prospects at Nelson. He notes New Plymouth and south island districts like Orepuki and Moruia show varied oils, with Taranaki oil rich in benzol compounds and potential for benzol based products and TNT precursors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
T. H. Jasterlela
Cawidron Institute
Nelson Institute
New Zealand
Orepuki
Southland
South Canterbury
New Plymouth
Gisborne
Kotuku
Brunner
Moruia
Dannevirke
Taranaki
Maruia
Taranaki Oil Wells Ltd
Admiralty
Sleep Deprivation Shown As Fatal Long Run Study
Dr Anna Lipinski argues sleep is essential, claiming scarcity leads to death after days without rest. She cites three weeks without eating, sustaining via water, while continuing experiments near Paris despite losing sight years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lipinski
Lipinski
Paris
Lowcliffe Farmers Union Lectures on Diseases of the Horse
The Lowcliffe branch held its monthly meeting in the schoolroom on Monday evening with Mr J Freeman presiding. Government Veterinary Surgeon Mr Patterson of Timaru lectured on diseases of the horse, delivering useful information. hearty thanks were given to him and the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowcliffe
The
Farmers’ Union
J. Freeman
Mr Patterson
Timaru
Patterson
Lismore Concert and Dance Draws Large Fortnight Audience
Friday evening entertainment in Lismore featured a concert with Mrs Sutton and several performers, followed by a dialogue by Ruapuna ladies and dancing into the early hours. The Entertainments Committee plans a future debate on Town Life versus Country Life with D Bell and C Dunstan leading opposing sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lill
Sutton
Gardner
Bell
Fleming
Argyle
Dunstan
J. Davidson
Holland
Ruapuna
Edmiston
Glassey
Bennett
J. A. Fleming
Miss Bell
W. Cornorek
D. Bell
C. Dunstan
Nazol Inhaler Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement proclaims Nazol Inhaler as a ready to use remedy for coughs colds and huskiness. It targets public speakers singers and reciters and touts instant relief and genuine Nazol. The offer lists 60 doses for 6d.
Maritime Fleet Obsolete Ships Declared in 1914
The navy lists fifty three ships from 1914 as obsolete. A science funded expedition plans to search Southern China for the blue tiger, an as yet unknown species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Bank Manager Praises Q-tol as Bread and Butter Line
A bank manager lauds Q-tol for its practical hands on use and grooming. He believes once its intrinsic merit is realized it should become a bread and butter line.
Planting Open for Fruit Trees and Shrubs
NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT ADER your Fruit Trees Roses Ornamental Shrubs Hedge and Shelter Trees We are Agents for G and C Clark Nurserymen and can supply from our Store at Nursery Prices Floral Wreaths Bouquets made on less than one hour's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. and
C. Clark
Seeds Sale At Buxton And Thomas Triangle Stores
Seeds, both flower and vegetable, advertised in Spring sale at Buxton and Thomas Triangle Stores. Discounted 5 percent coupon available, with two good selections highlighted for planting now.
Unique Patent Stopper Fitted to North-British Rubber Bap
Pihe Unique patent stopper cannot leak and is fitted to every North British Rubber Hot Water Bap. It is made of hi s rade rubber and is absolutely dependable, lasting for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North British Rubber Co
coupon note from Ibbotson and S N
A brief mention notes a 5 percent coupon related to Ibbotson and S N. The fragment suggests a financial instrument or bond detail involving the two parties, but lacks full context or dates.
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Little Red Riding Hood
Edmonds
Ford
Colonial Motor Company Ltd
Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd
Lott
J. E. Rule
Cailler
Nestle & Anglo-Swiss
C.M. CO
Shortland Street
Auckland
Wakefield Street
Wellington
Lower High Street
Dunedin
HaIara
Haimes
Homlich
Horlicks Malted Milk
Horlicks Malted Milk CO
Slough
Bucks
Eng
Hutchinson and Cy., Ltd
Jamieson St
Sydney
N.S.W
Rabrata
Per Press Association
Lismore
E. Jones and CO
Tancred Street
Chenseels
Violet Ray
Reynolds & Son
Sale
East Street
Senda
Button
Accordeon
W. J. Moore
T. J. Meaclem and Son
Smallbone Bros
Cass Street
Joom
Frank Curtis
Opt
Consulting Optician
Undrill
T. H. Andrill & Co
Farmers’ Garage
Tancered
Motor Engineering Department
Street
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle Stores
Ibbotson and
S@N
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