Workers' homes plan eyed for Wellington city
Wellington officials discuss next year loan proposals including 27000 pounds for workers homes in Adelaide road. Mayor Hislop says council may use old tramway sheds site to build dwellings and considers powers to acquire lands, with details dependent on legislation and site location.
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Wellington
Adelaide Roail
T. W. Hislop
Hislop
Counal
Glasgow
Adelaide Road
Maori Adoption Case Squares Heir to Ngatirahiri Chief
A New Plymouth hearing before Judge Johnston examines Maori adoption and whether registration of a boy as heir to Inte Tereti Hoera, chief of the Ngatirahiri hapu, stands after his death. The case, tied to Rori Watene’s future status, may decide succession and invoke Te Whiti’s former follower, Teieti.
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Per Prees Association
New Plymouth
Johnston
Inte Tereti Hoera
Rori Watene
Teieti
Te Whiti
Butt
May
Decrees Nisi Granted in Auckland Divorce Actions
At the Supreme Court in Auckland today decree nisi was granted on the application of John Bowden from Maude Elaine Bowden on grounds of misconduct with John Houley. Cecilia Symon granted decree nisi from Harry Symon for adultery. George Thomas Newcome granted decree nisi from his wife Margaret. Dennison Newcome granted decree nisi on grounds of her misconduct with Samuel Earl co respondent.
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Auckland
Supreme Court
Nisi
John Bowden
Maude Elaine Bowden
John Houley
Cecilia Symon
Harry Symon
George Thomas Newcome
Margaret
Dennison Newcome
Samuel Earl
Gisborne
Axemen's Carnival Opens as Miley Heads to Eltham Championship
Eltham hosts the axemen carnival with Australia’s Charles Miley, champion axeman, traveling from Sydney to compete. Miley beat Gus Blane twice last year and won the Melbourne handicap from scratch. He faces top New Zealand axemen in the world two feet standing blocks event allotted to the Eltham meeting.
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Per
Eltham
New Zealand
Axemen’s Association
Charles Miley
Victoria
Axemart
Australia
Sydney
Miley
Gus Blane
Melbourne
Aiiley
Parliament Bribery Concerns Erode Legislative Purity
The London Spectator warns that during the presidential election period in America corruption inflames an ethos of bribery in politics. It argues many Commons members act to aid working classes for votes, risking broader government corruption and a drift toward private interests over public welfare.
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London Spectator
House of Commons
House
United Kingdom
Teachers Salaries and Minimum Increases Stir Debate
The Dominion reports on teachers' salaries under a new act. Below minimums will be raised to the minimum and an extra £5 is added from January 1 1909. The piece notes a fiscal saving for the government and discusses potential impacts and public reaction amid ongoing agitation. It also covers other local items and snips about petitions, shipping deer, and medical appointments.
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Socrates
Penny Postage History Across Britain and United States
A historical overview traces penny postage from its 17th century origins in London to adoption in Ireland the United States and Canada. It notes Germany and France Britain Britain and the Empire expanding the system by 1908 and mentions related military and political notes in Scotland and Edinburgh.
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Britain
United States
Berlin
Germany
London
Robert Murray Fee
Dublin
Rowland Hill
House of Commons
Hill
Canada
Great Britain
British Empire
Australia
New-Zea_lanc
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
Advert says Frootoids cure Headache Indigestion Constipation and Biliousness with proven demand for direct orders to proprietor W. G. Hearne Geelong Victoria. It claims blood cleansing effects, liver improvement, and that a weekly bed time dose aids constipation, urging use over ordinary aperients.
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W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Devotion of a Dog Story of Peter and Chocolate
An English writer relays a touching dog tale about Peter who loved chocolate from a kindly old master. After the master fell ill and died nearly a year ago, Peter has not tasted chocolate, suggesting the treat now recalls loss rather than pleasure.
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Peter
Sutton's Champion Swede Triumphs in Hardiness and Cropper Quality
Sutton's Champion Swede earns praise for unmatched hardiness and superior crop quality amid National Mortgage era farming notes. Local growers cite robust yields and resilience shaping seasonal planting decisions.
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CXOW
One Week Display Of Ribbons At Mitchell and Turner's
A limited time exhibit at Mitchell and Turner's offers a great display of ribbons. The promotion highlights attractive designs and values for shoppers during the week.
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Mitchell and
Turner
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