Ashburton Farmers' Union Seeks Rail on Local Issues
The Ashburton branch met with about a dozen members chaired by Mr C Reid. They debated motor traffic regulation by the County Council accepted by council, and discussed paying Mr Maling for canvassing services. A protest against attacks on the Arbitration Court judge was approved, with a resolution to the Minister of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Farmers’ Union
C. Reid
D. J. Merrow
Mayfield
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Maling
Union
Dominion Conference
Leadley
Christchurch
Dominion
Harding
Arbitration Court
T. E. Upton
Pendley
Sim
Mc Reid
Labour Party
McNab
North Island
Mr McNab
New Zealand
Reception of the American Fleet in Melbourne Draws Massive Crowds
The Australian port of Melbourne welcomed the white fleet with great enthusiasm. Crowds lined the foreshore as Connecticut led the ships through Port Philip Heads and officials from both state and federal governments joined the naval pageant aboard the Government steamer. Admiral Sperry visited St Kilda and met Governor Sir T Gibson Carmichael aboard the flagship.
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Melbourne
Auckland
Sydney
Port Philip Heads
Deakin
Gellibrand
Sperry
Bt. Kilda
T. Gibson-Carmichael
Disaster at Sea Near Auckland Involving Eton Hall
Disastrous voyage by the barque Eton Hall from Newcastle to Valpatriso ends near Tahiti. On August 9 Tamaria rescued a dismasted vessel at longitude 144 degrees and latitude 4 South, towed to Papeete. A crew quarrel led to a stabbing, and a prisoner awaits gaol in Tahiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Navua
Pacific
Papeete
Eton Hall
Newcastle
Valpatriso
Tahiti
Aeon missing as Lord Sefton brings no trace from Apia
The Lord Sefton arrived from San Francisco and Apia with no news of the Aeon which was not sighted at Apia when it departed August 21. Cargo listed includes 79 tons for Apia, 183 tons for New Zealand, 270 tons of gente cargo, 1 019 000 super feet of timber, plus 950 000 feet for Napier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Lord Sefton
San Francisco
Apia
Aeon
New Zealand
Australia
Napier
Teachers' Superannuation Details From Year Report
The annual report presented to Parliament shows 2882 contributors to March 31 1908 an increase of 70. Of these 2505 were original members and 377 ordinary. The fund’s aggregate salaries totalled £446 007 and contributions received £32 676. Retirements included 20 with annual allowances and 7 deceased before pension. refunds and refunds of contributions were made. The fund balance stands at £62 222 11s with £48 100 invested in mortgage and £14 192 15s awaiting Public Trustee investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Service
State coal mines debated in House with North pricing claims
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon Mr Poole argued for state coalmines, noting Northern demand and Auckland's rich deposits. Mr P W Alison countered with figures showing Auckland rail coal at 9s 6d per ton versus Wellington 20s, and cited Taupiri mine dividends. Poland supported North coal mining while detailing Wellington depot coal costs and Paeroa price rises.
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House of Representatives
Poole
Auckland
P. W. Alison
Auckland West
New Zealand
Wellington
Taupiri Coalmining Company
Tatpiri
Taupiri
Waitemata
Taupiri Company
Mr Poole
Speaker
Poland
Pareoa
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Advertised Claims
An old advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a kidney remedy promising relief from backache fatigue and headaches. It cites Christchurch testimonials from Mrs Howarde and Mel Howardeens and claims safety for all ages and both genders with prices and postal options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Christchurch
Howarde
Manchester Street
Mel Howardeens
Yester-McClellan
Bysner
Descriptive map of Maori placenames urged by Colonel Porter
Colonel Porter of Gisborne writes to the Dominion urging a descriptive map that includes Maori place-names. He notes original Maori plans for blocks show rivers creeks mountains burial sites and landmarks. He argues the main Maori block name should carry its English meaning to preserve traditional history for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Gisborne
Dominion
New Zealand
Education Bill Aims to Quicken Teaching Reforms
New Zealand Education Minister G Fowlds argues the Education Amendment Bill will raise teacher status and strengthen primary staffing. Provisions cover salary safeguards during low attendance, graded pay scales, promotion paths, replacement of pupil teachers with adult staff, and probationer steps to boost rural and small schools while limiting board power.
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G. Fowlds
Dominion
Minnister
New Zealand
England
Psi
Lipton Challenged to Sail Under New York Rule
The Field reports Sir Thomas Lipton is urged to issue a new challenge for an American race under conditions: a cutter rigged vessel built to the Universal Rule, with the New York Yacht Club to name the suitable yacht size and racing class. If accepted Lipton may build two yachts and send the winner to America to contest the Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Lipton
America
Sae
New York Yacht Club
Change of business by Smiths at Alford Forest
James Smith announces he has relinquished the business to his son James Smith butchers at Alford Forest Read, August 1, 1998. D and H Smith solicit continued support and pledge to supply best quality house and civility, and Mr James Smith will still buy for the west firm.
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Burnett Street
Somerset
Bug
Tia
Sone
James -Smith
Alford Forest
Read
James Smith
Butchers
West
William
Bray
R. Thos. HY. Elliott
Radburton
A. H. Field
Eiliot
Himsel
Gente Pear
D. Thomas
Ashburton
Meat Prices From MUATs June 6 Listing
The page lists cash prices for muat cuts dated June 6 with items such as Ewe Mutton Sides priced at 80 pence per pound and various beef cuts including Sirloin Roast and Rump Steak with marked rates. The OCR is garbled but shows multiple line items and unit prices.
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iTrek
Teve Madden
Ss. Madden
Bushell’s
T. Crooks
Bers
W. Pickles
West Street
N.Z. Express Company
Adies
Graighead & Co., Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Tailors and Mercers
East Street
B. Totty
Ey A
Crown Roller Flour
WILLS
Wist Street
Obertson Ant Proprietors
Wairongoa
Manchester Bros
Gale Agent
Tailors
Ky Very
Rotherhamn
LS. McGlurg
Rotherham
Burnett St
LANE
Chemists & Stores
Ashburton Drug Company Limited
Sutton
Carter
Thomas Bros
Bealers
Havelock Street
Albiays
Momey OC
Eperience
CBM Buy
State Coal Mines
Battle OF Life
Muat
A. Wilbir
Cash Butcher
H. E. Bonnington
Turner
Drapers
Grant & Moore
Saunders’ Buildings
Aya
Arpenter
Tangred Street
Wewzerland
Glothing Factory
T. Bullock
Tinwald
Harland and
Grove
Charles Street
Allenton
F. Bullock
North Canterbury
Otago
Canterbury
Muta Ae
North
Devereux, King &Co., Ltd
Lichfield Street
Christoburch
Cam Ba
Maude and Harman
BR. Kennedy
Burnet Street
Buchanan
Standard
Company OF New Zealand, Limited
A. H. Ftegd
Ais . Alcern
Slat March
Fidelity
A. Manning
Glimét
Joshua Tucker
Nelson
Galton
Uhas
Thomas
ART
Astburton
AARE
Australian Mutual Provident Society
James Pipe
Flower
Cameron Street
J. Howie
Pritchard Bros., Tailors, Drapers, & Clothiers
Tancred Street
Miss Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Cax Street
Methven District
RANDS
Timber and Coal Merchants
Llewellyn Owen
Pas
English Academica
Tisch.uilds
Smpleya
John Orr & Co
THE
British-New Zealand Meat and Product Company, Ltd
Armers
London
Walter Pickles
Simmons’ Tea Lounge
J. B. Christian
Land, Estates and Commission ‘Agent
Peter Stree
Baptist Church
Small
Sal
J. B .Christian
Arcade
London Bridge
Waltham
Greenwich
Watchmakers and Jewellers
High Street
Cbristeburch
Keen’s
Oxford
ABBEY
Lox
INA
United Kingdom
London Directory
Abchurch Lane
Lendon
Thomas Hancox
Robert, Bell
Fice, Burnett
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