Springfield estate sale mirrors land value debate in New Zealand
The article discusses an estate in Canterbury named Springfield sold in parts, tracing price changes from £2 per acre to about £23, highlighting unearned land increment and its political implications in England Europe and New Zealand. It notes workers’ struggles, calls for a more informed democracy, and critiques current reform efforts. The piece cites the New Zealand Times from November 26, 1909.
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England
Europe
Springfield
Crown
New Zealand
Cailros
Mainderi
New Zealand Times
Taumaranu Licensing Committee Adjourns Licensing Bid
At Waitara on December 3 the Taumarunui Licensing Committee adjourned Richard Conrad Lawson of Raurimu for a wholesale license to January 14 to require proof the premises are not in the native area and to view the petition. An informal application for Joseph Cody to obtain a new license at Ohakune was noted for January 14 consideration.
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Waitara
Taumaranui Licening Committee
Richard Conrad Lawson
Raurimu
King Country
Mre Quilliam
Joseph Cody
Ohakune
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted For Gravel And Bladder Ailments
A Melbourne firm promotes Warner's Safe Cure for gravel bladder troubles and invites readers to request a descriptive pamphlet. A Ballarat mine manager testifies the remedy cured years of gravel after trying other treatments, noting relief after a few bottles and that both original and concentrated non alcoholic forms are available from chemists and stores.
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Warner
Warner and Co., Ltd
Melbourne
Vic
John
Rew
Doveton-streat
Ballarat
Divorce Petition Granted in Nullity Case at Wellington
In the Divorce Court Judge Edwards heard Catherine Dwyer’s petition for nullity of her marriage to Alfred Michelli on grounds his first wife is alive. Michelli is serving five years for embezzlement in Auckland and admitted his first wife is alive. Decision reserved.
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Wellington
Edwards
Catherine Dwyer
Alfred Michelli
Auckland
How to Apply for a Patent in New Zealand
Henry Hughes authorized by the New Zealand Government explains patent basics. Inventors send sketches or photos with an explanation of merits and operation. Patents cover novel useful inventions with ingenuity, including new use of old things and improved substances. free information is available from Hughes and his agency.
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Henry Hughes
Christchurch
New Zealand
A. R. Holdship
International Patent Agent
Colony
Santeens at Military Camps Debated in Christchurch
The Christchurch Prohibition League meeting deplored the Defence Bill for failing to abolish canteens at military camps. It condemned entering camps by youth, urged immediate bill amendments, and pressed Premier and Defence Minister to act.
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Christchurch
Chistchurch Prohibition League
Christchurch Prohibition League
Cuy
House of Representatives
Defence
Assault on Woman Leads to Arrest in Wellington
Police received word of an assault on a woman in Wellington on Tuesday. David Bates was arrested as the alleged attacker. Mrs Sheehan suffered two thigh wounds from a table and knife, plus bruises and a black eye. The knife reportedly broke in the struggle. Mrs Sheehan is hospitalized. another woman who intervened was struck several times.
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Wellington
David Bates
Bates
Mrs Sheehan
Tailors Promote Quality Over Cheap Garments
A promocative notice from Craighead and Co. Tailors of East Street Ashburton touts refined tailoring for ladies and gentlemen. The firm warns against cheap tailor-made suits and promises guaranteed satisfaction through careful fittings and quality workmanship.
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Akeound
W.G? Shouller
Craighead and ‘Co
East Street
Ashburton
Butcher Ad Lists Varied Sausages and Pies for Sale
A local butcher advertises in stock items including Eresh pork, Oxford sausages, German sausages, ham and chicken sausage, Glasgow sausage boiled ham, pork pies, dripping, black puddings, tripe and bacon. All prepared by A. Wilkie with prices per pound and notes on competition. Dell Thomas Gash Butcher Wills Street.
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Eresh
Oxford
Glasgow
A. Wilkie
Frises
E. Thomas
Gash
Wills Street
Run Down No More with Bile Beans Says Mornington Lady
A Dunedin reader recounts relief from biliousness headaches and fatigue after using Bile Beans. She and her husband, once unable to keep pace at home, report quick improvement and encourage others to try the remedy.
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Bi. Carey
Argyle Street
Mary Hill
Mornington
Dunedin
Employers Protest Any Act Overriding Arbitration Award
In Timaru on December 3 the South Canterbury Employers Association discussed the amended Shops and Offices Act and passed a resolution protesting any government move to override an Arbitration Court award, warning it could disrupt labour legislation broadly accepted by both employers and employees.
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Timaru
South
Foxton Sculling Handicap results in Palmerston North
The Foxton Sculling Handicap finals were held in fine weather in Palmerston North on December 3. Winners included D Felton from Parramatta NSW and A Kemp from Parramatta NSW with 24 seconds, F Hagney Parramatta NSW 10 seconds, R Lawson Nelson 60 seconds, B Green Sydney 9 seconds, and E Larsen Broadwater NSW 20 seconds. Felton, 21, Sydney native, 6 ft 1 in, 13 stone, is a total abstainer and non-smoker who began sculling about fifteen months ago.
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D. Felton
Parramatta
New South Wales
A. Kemp
New Soutth Wales
Hagney
R. Lawson
Nelson
BR. Green
Sydney
E. Larsen
Broadwater
Telton
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