Borough Council Debates Municipal Band Finances
At a council meeting the Band Committee proposed eight outdoor concerts by Municipal and Temperance Brass Bands for £16 with Sunday and Saturday bans and two days’ notice. The council weighed guaranteeing £10 per member to cover debts and possible purchase of band assets. The matter was adjourned awaiting Auditor General guidance on legality of taking over instruments.
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Municipal and Temperance
G. B.gass
Conseil
Stewart
Gass
Orr
Buchanan
Dunedin
Ferriman
Begg and Co
Cr. Orr
Priest
Steward
Mayer
Friendly Societies’ Insurance ‘Society
Advices to Inventors free copy offer from Henry Hughes
A historical notice invites readers to obtain a free copy of Advices to Inventors from Henry Hughes Ltd located at Dominion Buildings Cathedral Square Christ Church. The offer lists many article suggestions that need improvement and simplification.
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Henry Hughes,Ltd
Dominion Buildings
Cathedral Square
Christ, Church
Seaman Found Hanged Aboard Kwantu Maru Vessel
Begashebars boatswain of the Japa peace collier Kwantu Maru allegedly murdered a seaman on the voyage from New castle. He was found hanged in his cell aboard the vessel, evidently a death by his own action.
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Auckland
Begashebars
Japapeace
Newcastle
Infants body found on Petone beach in Wellington report
Wellington reports a decomposed infant body found on Petone beach with no identification. Dunedin meanwhile notes seaman Martin Walsh attempted suicide, likely stressed by job loss from the strike, though his wound is not serious.
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Wellington
Petoné
Dunedin
Martin , Walsh
Seaman
Waitomo
Ashburton Hears Taxi Licensing Clash With Christchurch
A deputation of local taxi drivers appealed to Ashburton Borough Council seeking parity with Christchurch and Timaru in licensing rules. They urged that nonresidents be barred from plying for hire unless based within ten miles for one month, while the Mayor defended existing licenses and fees. The matter was referred to the By-Laws Committee.
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Christchurch
Timaru
Ashburton
Jackson
Stewart
Lloyd
Perriman
Discovery of the airship L 1 remains by steam trawler
Berlin reports the steam trawler found the L 1 airship wreckage off Heligoland after a September 8 storm. The envelope deflated, gas cells burst, and ballast loss led to a capsized front car. Sixteen crew members perished while survivors were rescued by torpedo boats.
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Berlin
Lo i
Heligoland
The Ideal Woman's Remedy Promoted for All Life Stages
An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a mild cure for female ailments across life stages from girlhood to old age. It claims benefits for regularity digestion and liver and kidney function with a testimonial from Mrs. Baxter of Linwood Christchurch noting quick relief and overall health improvement.
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Dr Morse
Dr . Morse
CP Railway Wins Tunnel Contract Through Rogers Pass
The Canadian Pacific Railway awarded a contract for a 10 mile tunnel through Rogers Pass in British Columbia. The project is to be completed within three years.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Roger’s Pass
British Columbia
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Barrett
Poplins
Sandown
Navy
Saxe
Cash
Draper
East Street
New Zealand
W. H. Alen
Witt
T. H. Andrill and CO
John Orr and Co
Wast Street
Columbia
Bia
Chivers & CO
High Street
SALE
Raven Tea
Per Press Association
TY For
Tat
Aviation
Ballantyne
Wallington
Novka
George Meddins
the ‘People'stronmonger
Fabrica
THE
Dresden Piano Co., Ltd
Burnett Street
HH. P.evans
Fohn Orr and Co
Rowe
John, Ors and Co
John
Orr ‘and’ Co
East Streat
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