School gardens as national aim and double voting policy
The article argues school gardens advanced in New Zealand, tracing European roots and education aims. It contrasts European and American methods, praises practical study of life sciences, and notes that garden work supports discipline, accuracy, and communal spirit while reducing urban drift. It then discusses double voting under the Electoral Act, detailing procedures for handling ballots from multiple polling places and disallowing votes tied to identical voters.
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New Zealand
Otago
Switzerland
Vestalozzi
Europe
America
Ashburton News Summary of Local Events and Figures
Bank of New Zealand chairman expects wool price boosts net revenue by a million pounds for wool growers. Ashburton births births and deaths tallied in November with a sharp rise from 1807 figures. Sir Baird named headmaster of the Borough school. long service at Mackenzie and Springburn schools noted. Ashburton Guards report 330 men drill including physical drill team. Studholme Cup not entered. Admiral Poore’s progress through Ashburton and Queenstown itinerary outlined. Plans for a band rotunda receive council backing and public funding. Akaroa ratepayers approve 800 pound loan for swimming baths by 86 to 9 vote.
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Akaroa
Farmers plan emigration to Queensland and New Zealand news
The Methven district hosts plans by A E Teer Fittock and McFarlane to leave New Zealand for Darling Downs Queensland. Other notes cover Lyndhurst farm sales to Afr J G Lilley Lauriston and Edward Taylor Ruapuna planning to move to England for health reasons, plus local council meetings, weather, and community events.
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A. E. Teer
Fittock and Mcfarlane
Methven
New Zealand
Darling Downs
Queensland
Moessie Whedlender Bros., Ltd
Deniy McKendry
Lyndhurst
J. G. Lilley
Lauriston
Edward Taylor
Ruapuna
England
Taylor
Advances to Settlers Department Funds Inflow
Wellington figures show financial stringency easing as the Advances to Settlers Department injects about £100,000 monthly for tending purposes. No new loans are being borrowed within the dominion.
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Wellington
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Dominion
Masonic Lodge Thistle Ashburton Installs Officers
The W M and officers of Lodge Thistle Ashburton were installed in the Masonic Hall with strong attendance. Bro Geneph Harris junior was placed in the chair by M W Bro F C Binns and Grand Lodge officers, followed by a banquet and a musical program. Officers installed include Deputy Master G Morrison P M S W A Long J W W Gough secretary H Mercer treasurer C Campbell D JP W McPherson J D C Jas Mellor P M LG H McConnell Tyler G Beech auditors J Mellor P M and A W Whitaker organist H Gates stewards Jos Rountree G S Davidson.
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W.M
Lodge Thistle
Ashburton
Masonic Hall
Geneph Harris
M.W
F. C. Binns
P.P.G.M
Grand Lodge
A. Bunz
Christchurch
Geo
Hardy
P.M
Rakata
Bro
C. Beech
Boys and Clerical Work in Ashburton Jobs
Local discussion notes a shortage of boys for office roles as teachers report ready placements for several youths. The piece suggests primary schooling and wages shape youths’ career paths, with artisans favored and overtime pay prompting more demand for clerical work as competition for office billets grows. An Ashburton professional recalls hiring an apprentice without a premium, accepting modest weekly pay instead.
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Ashburton
Ashtartan
Upper Ashburton Road Board Meets in Weet Street November 8th
The Upper Ashburton Road Board held its monthly meeting at the board office in Weet Street Ashburton on Monday November 8th. Present were J Harper chairman J Farrell A Horsey M Suitt J Tucker and Jas Allen. Correspondence included an offer for the Boonie reserve at Winter's Road junction with Alford Forest Road to be called for tenders. Mount Hutt Road Board sent a cheque for maintenance share. The Receiver of Land Revenue credited £39 1d for thirds accrued to October 31. A gravel pit on Fraser's Road was noted and action to fence or provide entry was promised. The ranger's report was satisfactory and the road grader will be repaired. The clerk was instructed to notify ratepayers of a rate dispute. Several property transactions were noted. Culvert removal at Mr Holland's Lagmhor Road junction was demanded within 21 days or Board would remove at his expense. Tenders for grubbing gorse on the South road to the railway reserve were invited for next meeting. Cockefoot seed cutting permitted by ratepayers via clerk. Accounts totaling £254 5s 8d approved, and the Board adjourned.
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Ashbirton Road
Weet Street
Ashburton
Mesers
J. Harper
J. Farrell
A.horsey
M. Suitt
J. Tucker
Jas Allen
T. ©. Christensen
Boonie
Winter’s Road
Alford Forest Road
Mount Hutt
Thos, Lloyd
Fraser’s Road
Fraser's + road
Lloyd
Hampton
John Clifton
James
Couch
D. Williamson
F. M. J. Morgan
Holland
Lagmhor
Pinwald
Winslow Railway
Cockefoot
Wool prices rise to near two year peak at Napier sale
Prices in Napier opened the wool sale at record levels with about 6700 lots offered to a large gathering of buyers. American buyers showed strong demand as crossbred wools hit 123d a sample for fine stock, while other grades ranged from 53d to 10d for various qualities.
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Per Press Association
Napier
Oneoneland Shatters Score in Cricket Clash
In a high scoring match against Richmond River Association on November 30 Oneoneland tallied 28 runs in the first innings with Hartigan 200 and Huucheon 259 not out. The burst of runs set a record pace for the innings.
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Brillant
Richmond River Association
Oneoneland
Hartigan
Huucheon
Otago Tennis Group Congratulates Davis Cup Pair
The Otago Lawn Tennis Association cabled to Wilding and Brookes congratulating them on the Davis Cup match results. The message was sent from Bomnedin on December 1.
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Bomnedin
Otago Lawn Tennis Association
Wilding
Brookes
Tongariro Sails After Dover Damage Becomes Watertight
The Tongariro fouled Dover harbour breaks, tearing its bows. Cargo is dumped from hold No 1 to make the ship watertight and it will be towed to London after temporary shields are placed. Both Tongariro and Drumlanrig remain beached pending repairs.
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London
Dover Harbour
Newfoundland
Fisherti’s
Montenegro Seeks Spezzia Cession At Berlin Congress
A note handed by Montenegro to the Austrian representative at Cettinge asks for cession of Spezzia and other compensations. Austria rejects the note, saying Montenegro lacks authority to make representations on the Berlin Congress.
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Cettinge
Montenegro
Iae
Spezzia
Austria
Tension Flares as Turkish Porters Refuse Austrian Shipwork
In Constantinople and Salonika porters and boatmen refuse to load or unload Austrian ships amid Austria Turkey friction. The Grand Vizier met guild leaders who declined to discuss a boycott until Austria shifts its stance. The Times reports the strain risks a total rupture if Pallavicini departs.
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Constantinople
Turkey Abstains From Balkan Overtures Despite Threats
The Times Constantinople correspondent reports that Turkey declines to welcome overtures from other Balkan states despite Baron Aerenthal's threats.
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London
Times
Constantinople
Baron Aerenthal
Turkey
Balkan
Emperor Josef Maintains Peace Amid Annexation Advisers
The Times Vienna correspondent reports Emperor Josef insists on peace and shows vigour that unsettles backers of annexation. Other correspondents say Arch Duke Ferdinand I, the Emperor's nephew and heir, strongly supports the policy.
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Times
Vienna
Josef
Ferdinand I
Prague crowds roar as English team among pro-Servian demonstrators
In Vienna on November 30 thousands of pro-Servian Czech demonstrators urged the Austrian flag while onlookers included a team of English footballers.
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Vienna
Prague
Open Door principles reiterated in American Japanese accord
The broad political results of the American Japanese agreement are recognized as a fresh guarantee of peace in the Far East. The Times hopes the reaffirmation of open door principles will lead to real commercial and industrial equality in Manchuria.
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London
Far East
the Times
Manchuria
Balloon fires over frontier frighten peasants
Russian guards fired at a balloon carrying three Breslau aeronauts as it crossed the frontier at Pleschen. The balloon rose quickly and fled but later descended at Pacoff, spooking local peasants.
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Per Press Association
ST. Petersburg
Breslau
Majestic Fleet of Steamers
The Bucknall line shareholders consent to transfer their entire deck of 28 steamers to Ellerman's combination, forming a fleet total of 119 ships and 430000 tons.
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Majestic
London
Bucknall Lines
Ellerman
Invasion Possibility Discussed by German Press
Berlin reports German newspapers acknowledge a possible invasion of Britain following Lord Roberts warning. The Neue Freie Presse urges Germany to first annihilate the British Home Fleet and then invade, despite official cautions not to discuss the topic.
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Berlin
Lord Roberts
House of Lords
England
Neue Freie Presse
Germany
War Secretary Haldane cites Roberts on rival army scheme
Secretary of State for War at Cambridge said Lord Roberts proposed a rival army plan before the current effort. He noted soldiers and sailors examined moving 150000 invaders across the sea and deemed it an impossible feat.
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London
Haldane
Cambridge
Lord Roberts
Tin Plate Industry Consolidation Worldwide Control
English and American tin plate manufacturers form a vast combine with major capital, effectively controlling the global tin plate industry. The move signals substantial market power and potential effects on supply and pricing across markets.
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London
Licensing Bill and British politics spark mixed signals
London reports capture Mr Birrell promising to let the people show their polls on licensing while papers weigh the government’s timing. The Times sees no rush to dissolve and a possible end of this Parliament. Daily Mail hints at an immediate appeal on licensing or Lords veto early next session.
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Per Press Association
London
Birrell
Warrington
the Times
The
Daily Mail
House of Lords
Churchmen form committees to oppose Brauciman Bill
Received December 1 7 53 a m Mr Runciman agreed to discuss finance with Catholic education experts Received Dreamler 1 11 45 am London November 30 The Bishops of Birmingham Manchester the Duke of Newcastle Margnus of Salisbury Ennis of Shaftesbury Halifax Lord Hugh Cecil Dean Wace and other advanced churchmen are forming committees to oppose the future stages of Mr Brauciman's Bill
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Runciman
Dreamler
Birmingham
Manchester
Duke of Newcastle
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Ennis
Shaftesbury
Halifax
Lord Hugh Cecil
Dean Wace
Brauciman
Labour Bill to Allow Unions to Support Labour Members
The Trades Union Congress treasurer Mr Davis says Parliament will be urged to pass an amending Bill permitting unions to fund Labour candidates with Government backing. Mr Keir Hardie warns the Lords reversal could trigger further legal moves to alter the law.
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London
Davis
Trades Union Congress
Parlament
Keir Hardie
House of Lords
Court of Appeal
House of Commons
the Times
Parliament of the World convenes in Rome at IA meeting
The International Institute of Agriculture held its first session in Rome on November 30 with Signor Tittoni presiding. Delegates heard Mr Taverner urge more British methods and practical aid for producers, while King Victor Emmanuel granted an audience to the delegates.
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Rome
General Assembly of
International Institute of Agriculture
Signor Tittoni
Taverner
Victoria
Institute
Victor Emmanuel
Accidents and Fatalities Reported Across Cities
Masterton reports the death of shunter Leonard Knight who was crushed while connecting a locomotive to a truck at the railway station. A Christchurch boy of about eleven, Nankivell, fell from a tree at Dallington and broke his thigh. In Styx a resident named Milligan and wife were thrown from a trap when a horse bolted at a tram sprinkler. At High Manchester and Lichfield streets a tramway wire break caused a near miss for a cabman and shock to a constable. In Dunedin Patrick McDonald died in hospital after being thrown from a trap at Momona.
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Leonard Knight
Christchurch
Nankivell
Dallington
Hospital
Milligan
Styx
Victoria
Millian
Lester
High
Manchester
Lichfield
Smith
Union Steam Ship Company declares dividend and bonus
The Union Steam Ship Company held its annual meeting in Dunedin. The report and balance sheet were adopted. A dividend of 93d per share was declared for six months ended September 30, totaling £31,666 13s 4d, and with the interim dividend the twelve months balance sheet yields 7 4d per share. A bonus of 2½d per share from the insurance fund was declared.
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Dunedin
Union Steam Ship Company
Balanca-Sheet
Rheumo claim as unfailing cure for rheumatism and gout
An advertisement touts RHEUMO as an unfailing cure for rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica by removing uric acid from the blood. It asserts no permanent cure until this cause is eliminated and notes it is sold in chemical stores.
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Timaru
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Bank of New Zealand
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Momona
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