National Education Defence League Formed to Protect Secular System
At Wellington town hall a largely attended meeting led to forming the National Schools Defence League to defend the free secular and compulsory state education. In Christchurch a separate assembly backed formation of the league to oppose Bible in Schools and support the present system, with officers elected and a platform drafted.
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Wellington
National Schools Defence League
Bible In Schools League
Christchurch
M.C.A
T. ‘Williams
Caughley
National Education Defence League
League
Bible-in-Schools League
J. Caughley
M.A
Mesdames Page
Wells
W. Ensom
J. Anderson
A. F. Barrell
Rev. T. Wlliams
E. U. Just
London Wool, Wheat, and Dairy Markets Firm but Sparing
Bradford wool market remains firm yet restricted with varying quotations. Wheat steady to firmer on crop damage reports. Australian and New Zealand shipments and futures shown. Butter arrive in good condition, demand strong for choicest. lower inquiry for secondaries. Cheese market firm with New Zealand and Australian price ranges noted.
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London
Bradford
Liverpool
New Zealand
la Plata
Morea
New South Wales
Queensland
Summer stock boots and suits advertised in period style
A large stock of Ladies boots and Shoes for Summer wear in latest styles. Boys Cambridge Suits Button at knee in good shades. Men's Suits to Measure from 57/6, fit and style guaranteed. An inspection will convince you of quality and value.
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Cambridge
Tailoring Expert Guarantees Modern Fit Suits and Uniforms
Aes brings 25 years of practical tailoring experience promising up to date cuts fit and stylish suits. Military uniforms and riding breeches are a specialty.
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Aes
Ashburton Grain Market Report for Week Ended December 5 1912
Ashburton market shows little change with small offerings and limited demand from millers. Best quality grain remains steady with Prime Hunters 8s 6d and Thiesen 3s 5d to 3s 6d, inferior fowl wheat 3s 2d to 3d on trucks. Gartons and BY varieties modestly traded. chaff heavy prime at 52s 6d with good demand, inferior quality rejected.
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Ashburton
Gartons
Christchurch grain market faces scarce offerings and weak demand
The Christchurch grain market reports a shortage of grain offerings though millers show interest in Pearl and Hunters' wheat. Holders hesitate to selling due to late harvest and expect no market improvement until after Christmas and New Year holidays. Other business lines remain restricted with little activity observed.
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Christchurch
Judge blasts police cross examination as a trap in Auckland court
In Auckland a Supreme Court hearing criticized police methods after a witness police constable testified about prisoner statements under cross examination. Justice Edwards warned against such tactics calling the practice a trap and urged examinations by responsible judges, not young constables.
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Aucklant
Justice Edwards
Supreme’ Court
Justice Richmond
France
Scotland
FEGULAR Deliveries and Catering Services Offer Discounts
Local notices advertise deliveries throughout the district for caterers serving dances weddings and parties. Cash purchases grant a discount and coupons promise savings. Threshing machine owners and contractors are said to be liberally dealt with with monthly terms.
Methven MAS Stocks Arrive with Exclusive Presentation Articles
MAS stocks have arrived featuring a selection of presentation articles unequalled in Methven. The items promise new choices for shoppers seeking quality and distinctive designs in local retail.
Convincing Cure Reported for Longstanding Blood Weakness
A Bowen Hills resident describes a 15 year illness caused by poorness of blood and says Bile Beans cured his anaemia palpitations and fainting. He swore by the treatment after hospital trials failed and notes the price of 1sTid and 2s 9d per box.
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Magrate O'Meara
Edgar Street
Bowen Hills
Brisbane
Wellington Wool Sales Show Strong Finish Across Grades
Wool sales opened with firm demand and strong competition for coarse and medium crossbred wools rising to 2d above last December. Finer wools gained about 1d, with 11 000 bales catalogued. American participation lagged, Bradford and New Zealand buyers dominant. London quotes place top NZ wool around 12 253 per ton for finest salted and unsalted. Cheese prices hold at 61s for white or coloured.
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Wellington
Bradford
New Zealand
New Plymouth
London
Ashburton Temperance Band Concert Delights Audience
Entertainment notes report a Temperance Brass Band concert in the band rotunda on Thursday evening with fairly good attendance and music greatly enjoyed by those present.
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Ashburton Temperance Brass Band
Fuller’s Pictures At Theatre Royal Screens Again
Thursday’s change programme was screened with good attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening. A final opportunity to see the excellent current programs is offered tonight for those who have not yet viewed them.
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Theatre Royal
Hayward's Pictures At His Majesty's Theatre
Good attendance marked Thursday's screening of Alaska Siberia pictures at His Majesty's Theatre. The films return for a final Ashburton showing tonight to an appreciative audience.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Ashburton
Hugard's Return Visit At Theatre Royal
M. Bugard and Company announce a return visit to Ashburton with a farewell performance at the Theatre Royal on Friday evening. The illusionist’s act was highly praised last week and is expected to draw a warm welcome.
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M. Bugard and Company
Ashburton
Theatre Royal
Hakatere Lodge Holds Ordinary Meeting in Orange Hall
The Hakatere Lodge held its ordinary meeting in the Orange Hall with N G Down presiding. One sick brother was reported on the doctor's list and sick pay was passed. Officers were nominated for the ensuing term including N G Joe W J Dally, N G Bros Smith, Shmt, and Womacott.
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Orange Hall
N.G. Bro. Down
N.G
Joe. W. J. Dally
Bros. &, Smith, Shmt
Womacott
Nominations Close at Next Lodge Night Meeting
The decision set nominations for all officers to close at the upcoming Lodge night on quarter night. It was resolved to invite the Chertsey Lodge to attend the meeting. The ordinary routine of work followed and the Lodge was duly closed.
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Chertsey
Auckland and Raratonga planters sue Union Steamship Company
Karl Kohn of Auckland and Raratonga with fellow Raratongan planters and merchants sue Union Steamship Company for 1022 pounds claiming failure to load a large fruit shipment aboard the Maitai on February 22 and breach of warranty. The defence denies the allegations and the hearing by the Chief Justice and jury is expected to take some time.
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Wellington
Karl Kohn
Auckland
Raratonga
Union Steamship Company
New Zealand
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Sicily
Jordan
al Our
Kerr Brgos
Market House
Burnett Street
Education System
National Defence League
iPer Press Association
Commercial
London Markets
Press Association
Business Notices
Alfa Laval
Elsas Mason, Struthers & Co., Ltd
Ashburton Arcade
MR R. Wills
P.O. Box
Baling
Bonnington’s
H. E. Bonnington
Barningham & Co
LTO
George
Dunedin
Jones & Sons
the Reliable Jewellers
BIGH
St., Christchurch
CG. Pluck, and Son
Rakaia
Rakala
Rolleston Street
J. KR. Parker
Practical Tailor
Per Press Association
Rakaia Butchery and Bakery
Ramsey and Newton, “Proprietors
S. Barrett
Watcrmaker and Jewseller
Methven
H. J. Ormandy
AVING
J. Randall
Tani
P. and
D. Duncan
Mount Hutt
Rf. H. Gordo
Wellington Wool Sales
Fuller’s Pictures
Hayward’s Pictures
Hugard
Serviettes
Island Fruit Carriage
Dasheldon
Lane
Renae
Pepso
Renzie
Kaiapoi
Karapo! Woollen
M'F'g. 60. Ltd
Sou
Call Ando
H. P. Arnst
Tancred Street
John Orrard Co
Hast Street
John Orr and Co
John Orvid Co
East Street
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