Offenders in War Ranks and Merit in British Army
A wartime column by A G Hales attacks corruption and caste in army commissions. It argues money over merit fuels promotions, urges giving officers to battle-hardened private soldiers, and condemns aristocratic privilege that blocks capable fighters from leadership roles. It cites Mons to Campagne, Aisne, Neuve Chapelle, and Gallipoli as proof of proven service.
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Great Britain
Isles
Ned
Emmy Atkins
Banz
Buz
Snob
Bune
Saab
Britain
Tommy Atkins
Atking
Atkins
Jico
Tiuke
Jet
Mons
Campienne
Marna
Aisne
Neuve Chapelle
Hall 60
Calaia
Bricrnelier-Crow
Lodge Doctors in Wellington Face Collapse of Service
Wellington reports a diary of dispute between friendly societies and 17 to 18 doctors over a proposed levy increase for medical expenses. If unresolved, many lodges may lose doctors after December, as the annual per member fee remains 4s while costs and dependents grow.
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Wellington
Societica
War Funds Boost Support for Queen Carnival in Auckland
Auckland reports show the War Funds total leapt from £76,459 to about £349,000 in ten weeks, with £264,047 of the appeal converted into carnival votes. Ninety four percent of cash and premises funded carnival votes. country queens drew £192,560 and city queens £191,979. Population contributions averaged 01 8s 6d per head country and SF 0s 6d per head city.
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Auckland
Name and Merits Highlight Baxter’s Lung Preserver
An old promotional fragment extols Baxter’s Lung Preserver as a trusted cough and cold remedy praised for soothing inflamed bronchial passages and boosting general health. It also advertises a non choking, sulphur free WARONUI coal marketed as a superior heating coal option.
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Cervantes
Baxter
Rangitats Road Board Meeting At Lismore
The Rangitats Road Board met at Lismore on Friday with Chair Wh Oakley and members M Charles and A McKenzie. They granted W J Allan leave, approved reports and estimates, planned road work on Murcansi Hinds Road, requested an estimate for fencing a reserve, and arranged War Relief Fund duties.
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Rangitats
Ashburton County War Relief Fund
Central Committee
Eff McKenzie
War Fund
Goneratee
Ashburton
Advica
Subady
Coamneil
Board
Aira Allan
A Iloaing
Wera Sutherieel
W. Oakley
C. Sewell
R.F. Low
J. A. Fleming
J. T. Gallagher
Ww. Oakley
Star of Ashburton Lodge Meeting Highlights
A summoned Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids meeting in the Masons Halls on Monday heard a small sick list, passed pay due, and granted Christchurch Druids the loan of the banner for River Cardinal procession. Three candidates were proposed for membership and officers for six months were elected amid keen contest. Bra Til Jey was welcomed home from active service with praise for his service.
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Star of Ashburton
Lodge of Druids
Masonic
Wast Lodge
Til Jey
A.D
Murder charge ends in not guilty verdict in Auckland
The trial for murder tied to the Ramarama tragedy of September 16 concluded in the Supreme Court before Justice Stringer. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after consideration of motive and possible scenarios, with McDowell declining to answer questions and the defense arguing lack of absolute proof.
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Auckland
Amelia Perry
Supreme Court
Justice Stringer
Gordon McDowell
McDowell
Perry
Button
Drury
Bechtga
McDowall
Gil Monour
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