Tohunga Suppression and Related Bills Advance in Wellington
The New Zealand Parliament in Wellington met in late August with the Attorney General moving the second reading of the Tohunga Suppression Bill and the Costley Training Institution Amendment Bill later read a third time and passed. Other measures including the Tohunga Suppression Bill and Auckland Hospital Amendment Bill were read the second time while the Hastings Recreation Bill reached third reading and passed.
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Wellington
Costley Training
Auckland Hospital
Borough of New Plymouth Lessrie
Hastings
Maori Land Purchase Debates Shape Native Lands Policy
In Wellington the House debated Maori land policy with calls to end Crown purchases from individuals and favor public auctions. Critics warned current methods degraded natives, while supporters argued for fair valuation and limited private dealings. The Maori Land Settlement Act provisions faced scrutiny as survey and settlement plans were outlined.
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A. D. Praser
Ngata
King Country
Herries
Fraser
Heke
Carroll
Napier
Wellington
House of Representatives
Porirua
Allison
Cook Islands
Justice Department
Department of Lands and Survey
Messrs Herries
Negata
McNab
Fisher
Telegraph Strike in America Affects Message Routes
The Secretary of the General Post Office states messages to New York and Boston continue via Eastern as usual. Other destinations are possible at sender risk with delays. San Francisco messages may go via Eastern and Manila at 6s 4d per word. Pacific Cable advises Seattle mails close at Bamfield Creek on Mondays and Thursdays at 9.30 am New Zealand time.
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Wellington
General Post Office
New York
Boston
United States
San Francisco
Manila
Pacilific
Seattle
Bamfield Creek
New Zealand
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Endangered Patient
Ailing man tosses in bed at midnight seeking relief from a stubborn cough. Doctors prescribe hot gruel and slops, but he rejects much of the care, clinging to Woods Great Peppermint Cure as the one hope to cure his ailment.
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Woods
Hearne
Ashburton County Racing Club Holds General Meeting
A Ashburton County Racing Club committee met with president Mr Upton in chair. Regulations for order at meetings were ordered posted at the racecourse. Train fares and specials were arranged for Sept 11 12. Members elected. Friedlander resigns. Detectives to attend spring meeting to curb bookmakers. Catering and ground reports given. accounts of £16 8s 6d approved.
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Ashburton County Racing Club
Upton
J. R. Mart
He Ff. Nicoll
J. M. Hampton
W. B. Denshire
J. Davison
H. Wriedlander
C. W. Purnell
New Zealand Trotting Association
J. R. Friedlander
Coldstream Reserve Row Reaches Premier Over University Endowment
A large deputation pressed the Premier to transfer 1500 acres of Coldstream reserve from government to Canterbury University to unlock rents and fund a new chemistry laboratory. Board members urged immediate action and inquiry, noting parallels with Auckland and Wellington lands. The Premier pledged favorable consideration and said a decision would be aimed for this session.
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Wellington
Coldstream Reserve
Canterbury Board of Governors
H. T. Wigram
G. J. Smith
C. Louisson
Anstey
Steward
Messrs Gray
Tanner
Budco
G Laurenson
Davey
Witty
Platman
Rutherford
House of Representatives
Messra
G. W. Roussell
W. H. Montgomery
Busgell
Universites
Coldstream
Canterbury
Canterbury University
Russell
Montgomery
Buddo
Withott
Flatman
Auckland
Inquest Opens Into Port Chalmers Fatal Fire Deaths
The adjourned inquest into the Port Chalmers fire on July 7 resumed in Dunedin. Ruby Haberfield and infant Jacob Tuieli died in the blaze as survivor William Haberfield recounted the escape attempt. The jury ruled deaths accidental with no clear fire cause. Also notices promote the Baltic Separator with claimed butter yield gains and price.
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Dunedin
Ruby Haberfield
Jacob Tuieli
Port Chalmers
William Haberfield
Haberfield
Ti Qyas
Premier opposes State takeover of Bank of New Zealand
The Premier stated the government has no interest in acquiring the Bank of New Zealand and warned against a State bank due to huge liabilities. He cited deposits and bills, noted resolutions urging takeover are impractical, and said local bodies can move their business elsewhere. A deputation may seek a government hearing on the issue.
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Bank of New Zealand
P Phe
Alfeet
Revie Au Ovis
Ny ‘Olin
Bank of New Zeaand
New Zealand
Almertes
Bli
Atienst
School Garden Competitions Promoted By Mr John Sindholme
Mr John Sindholme of Coldstream promotes a series of school garden competitions for 1993 with prizes for best insid out grounds best flower gardens and best collections of grasses weeds insects and kitchen garden crops. Prizes allocated to schools or individuals vary by class and judging occurs in December with remaining prizes awarded at the Winter Show.
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Horticultural Society
Patented Ideas Bring Fortunes and Inventions
A discussion on how common items become patented fortunes with examples such as boot lace eyelets and wire tips. Advertises Henry Hughes Patent Office at 183 Hereford Street offering guidance, patent protection, and pamphlet Advices to Inventors for distant applicants.
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Shain
Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
P. R
Climie
Christchurch
Hughes
Correspondence expresses editorial stance on reader opinions
The correspondence column signals the paper's openness to varied reader viewpoints while asserting responsibility for published opinions. It frames letters as part of public discourse and invites civil, thoughtful exchanges.
Doings at Sobertown Letter to the Editor
A Sobertown reader chides the newspaper for omitting coverage of a local meeting held on the 19th. He recounts chair Bynkum’s remarks and his own failed communications about a long paper, deriding the journal as a faithful recorder of local events.
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Sobertown
Bynkum
Blenheim retailers set nine o'clock Saturday closing
In Delenheim on August 23, Blenheim merchants voted by a small margin to close at nine on Saturdays. The new agreement takes effect on the first Saturday after Easter.
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Delenheim
Blenheim
Chelmsford Finds Evidence Linked To Constance Craig
The Chelmsford returned to Auckland after a search near the Great Barrier for the Constance Craig or survivors. A hatch and a boat's dock were found at Sangaparapera, with the hatch identified as from the Constance Craig.
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Auckland
Chelmsford
Great Barrier
At &T
Stanley Schooner Floated Off Arena Beach to Auckland
The schooner Stanley was successfully floated off Arena beach this morning and is being towed to Auckland. No damage appears evident.
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Navier
Stanley
Arena Beach
Auckland
Divorce actions and decrees at Auckland and Christchurch courts
In Auckland Mr Justice Bensiston grants a decree nisi in Cottle v Cottle for misconduct with William iess. In Christchurch several cases proceed including Hardie v Hardie decree nisi for misconduct and Preece v Preece restitution of conjugal rights. Richards v Richards decrees nisi. Johnston v Johnston decree nisi for misconduct. Powers v Powers deferred over evidence. Wilson v Wilson decree nisi for desertion.
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Auckland
Justice Bensiston
Arthur William Cottle
Amos Cottle
William Iess
Edward Vincent Walters
Elizabeth Walters
Thomas Walters
Christchurch
Day
Hardie
Chapman
Preece
Richards
Johnston
Mary Jane Powers
William Powers
Powers
Wilson
Farmers and the Conciliat ion Act criticized in New Zealand
The text records intense criticism of a 378 provision Conciliation Act in New Zealand. It quotes The Spythi and five farmers urging government amendments to exempt country workers, calling the act absurd and ridiculous and suggesting it promotes disputes. It notes claimed lack of discontent among agricultural labourers, who were seen as prospective farmers.
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Invercai
Spythi
New Zealand
Anan Tasiay Tee Eplyud
Y M C A Wellington welcomes visiting YMCA officials
About 100 YMCA members gathered to hear Lyman G. Pierce general secretary of the YALCLA depart for America and be replaced by Gillenders on a mission to promote building campaigns in New Zealand centres. Speakers included Hon G Fowlds and Hon C M Luke M P with J G W Aitken James Allen and T Ngata. The pair were en route to Dunedin.
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Wellington
Y.M.C.A
Lyman GL. Pierce
W. Gilsndars
Pierce
Yalcla
Joy Australasia
America
Gillandars
Piero
Gillenders
New Zealand
Dunedin
Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds Promoted
An advertisement extols Wouls Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds claiming universal effectiveness. The copy lists unspecified dosage notes and endorsements, typical of late 19th century patent medicine claims.
Ladies Tailor-made Costumes at the Exhibition Display
Craighead and Berryman present the New Kuiapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds in colourings that won the rold Medal. Ladies seeking stylish dress or coat will find neatly made and fitted outfits at the up-to-date shop. Mellor's Boot Store shows a fine line of Boots Slippers and Shoes with reliable prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Craighead
Berryman
Tharold
Yailor
Kawatiri Enquiry Details Captain Crawford on Rough Seas
At Hobart on the Kawatiri inquiry Captain Crawford testified that high winds made the sea rough and forced him to push ahead. He said earlier sailings had faced rough water, and other officials believed the water was not too rough to enter the harbor. In Sydney the Full Court struck solicitor W P Crick off the roll related to Lands Commission findings.
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Hobart
Crawford
Sydney
W. P. Crick
Justice Owen
Lands Commission
Parliament Notes Sydney Post Office Woes and Member Allowances
In Melbourne on Aug 23 Mr Webster described the Sydney Post Office as the worst sweating shop in Australia. The Senate passed the bill increasing members allowances by 17 to 21.
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Melbourne
Webster
Sydney
Australia
Senate
Tariff debate triggers talks on timber, boots and secession
The French Chamber of Commerce in Sydney urged retaliation after a new tariff. Timber merchants pressed for higher protection for Australian timber, while Queensland timber was deemed less suitable than New Zealand pine for butter boxes. A New Zealand reciprocity idea was proposed to swap duties for hardwoods. Boots and leather interests sought concessions. Bailey of Sydney urged keeping skiver duties or move production to Australia. Chapman pledged consideration. Perth Producers Conference backed secession from Federation reflecting agricultural state-wide sentiment.
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Sydney
French Chamber of Commerce
Melbourne
Minister of Customs
Queensland
New Zealand
Bailey
Australia
Chapman
Perth
Producers’ Conference
Law and tariff clash in Commonwealth dispute
State and Commonwealth Melbourne August 28 Sir W Lyne answered questions on the wire seizure incident saying the ordinary legal process will support Commonwealth authority. He condemned the tariff and the proposed increase of members allowances.
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Melbourne
W. Lyne
Harvester Firm Gains Two Month Enquiry Adjournment
Mr George Harper representing the International Harvester Company asked Judge Sim of the Agricultural Implement Board to postpone the inquiry date set for Monday due to the wealth of the general manager at the campus. An adjournment was granted for two months.
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George Harper
International Harvester Company
Justice Sim
Agricultural Emplement Board
Harvester Company
Representation in Parliament and census based seats
The article explains how electoral districts are population based and that census changes adjust Parliament representation. It notes that after the April 1906 census the South Island would return 85 European members while the North Island would have 44 at the next general election.
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North
South Islands
North Island
South Island
Women Voters See Surprising Participation Figures
The roll shows 476 479 names with 288 597 men and 912 876 women. Voting: 221 611 men and 175 046 women. Women’s turnout rose to 82.93 percent of rolls, surpassing prior years, while seventeen thousand more electors favored women voters across districts such as Auckland West and Dunedin North.
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Marsden
Auckland West
Grey Lynn
Parnell
Nelson
Kajaroi
Avon
Christchurch Hast
Christetureh South
Ashburton
Chalmers
Dunedin North
Dunedin South
Caversham
House of Repreentatives
Messrs Manders
Poole
Fowlds
Lawry
Buddo
Tanner
Davey
Ell
McLachlan
G. Allen
Barclay
Arnold
Sidey
Mr Poole
New Zealand
RHEUMO Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Gout
An advertisement claims RHEUMO will quickly and permanently remove poisonous uric nett and cure rheumatism sciatica and gout. It urges chemists and stores to stock the remedy, pricing a bottle at sixpence and sixpence per bottle.
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Gabinetmaker
Nate
H. Scott
O.d
Salvation Army Barracks
Havelock Street
R. Totty
Burnett Street
Messrs
McDonald and Co
Cycle Experte
Ashburton, Timaru, Christechurch, and
Fletcher
Mg Bey
Lane
Beit
Violetta
H. F. Stevers
Ghristshuage
Euro
R. McCallur, Grocer
ACTES
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Manchester
Dros Sole Agente
Parliament
New Zaealand
Legislative Council
Ashburton County Racing c
THE
Machiwan’s, Ltd
Schogl-Garsen
W. G Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
N.Z
Willis Street
Constance Craig
Cable News
Kawatiri
Federal Parliament
State and Commonwealth
Agricultural Implement Board
Beath & Co., Ltd
Gushel Street
Chisteiureh
Sward
And
Ouy
Benjamin Gum
Benjeath
Miracle Worker
Jose
Swan Nuok
Cooper’s
J. J. Mynrs, Commercial Stores
East ST
Ds. Bushell
Preonist, Fruiverer, Green, Grocer & Seedsvan
East Street
Gilmour
Seacon
Wits
Bib Tin
Greceries
Undertaker
Wmbalaler
Walt Lyre, Ashaurtos
Ashburton, Watmete and
Oamarut
Teelephone No
Prolasses
Vor
John Orr & Co
Smith Mackwell
F. Potter
Saddler
Burnett St
Thomas Han
Con
Robert Bell
Burnaté Street
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