Missing ship Don reported overdue from London to Wellington
A London cable note says The Don left London Aug 4 and is 195 days out under Captain Hicks. Consigned to Levin and Company Wellington and Nelson, the heavily laden barque may have faced light winds. a similar voyage by Gladys lasted 112 days.
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Nelson
Don
London
Hicks
Asessrs Levin and Company, Limited
Wellington
Anslers
Liverpool
England
English Channel
Senate Passes Yass Canberra Site After Long Stand
Federal politics summary from Melbourne reports the Senate finally passed the Yass Canberra site by 17 to 5 after a lengthy stand. Other items include Canada trade negotiations not yet disclosed, defence reorganisation moves, and a bill on automatic stamping machines read a second time. A federation property transfer value totals £9,684,000. Alderman Taylor elected Lord Mayor of Sydney. Perth reports a journalists strike over Parliament press accommodation.
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Melbourne
Senate
Yass-Canberra
Canada
Defence
Arend
Robinsons Patent Groats Poridge Praised
A note extols Robinsons Patent Groats porridge as a superior breakfast choice. It claims finer flavour easier digestion and richer nutriment than ordinary porridge with medical authorities backing its preference.
Revival of Chaldea Planned by Turkish Government
The Times of India notes Turkey appoints Sir William Willcocks to oversee irrigation and canal works in Mesopotamia. His project aims to revive ancient Tigris Euphrates canals, creating vast irrigated areas, boosting Basra trade, and transforming Arabistan into a fertile economic hub.
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Chaldees
Euphrates
Nebuchadnezzar
Fourishad
Chaldea
William Wallcocks
Sir William Wallcocks
Mesopotamia
Reuter
Turkey
Times of India
William Willcocks
Qairo
Tigris
William
Baoghdad
Bombay
Europe
Porte
Germany
Baghdad Railway
Middle East
Karachi
Deita
Persian Gulf
Herodotus
Narkwan
Badrai
Dijail
Baghdad
Basra
Hull
Tigra-Euphrates Valley
Chenab and
Jhelum Canal
Arabistan
Homburg
Antwerp
India
Slot machine typewriters land in leading American hotels
A new invention places slot machine typewriters in hotel rooms to aid guests. A ten cent piece dropped into a slot activates the device for thirty minutes, letting gaters attend to their correspondence.
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America
Christchurch Addington stock market shows sizable yarding and varied prices
At Addington today a large stock entry drew good attendance. Store sheep and fat lambs sold near late rates with quality above average in lines. Fat sheep and cattle posted a range of prices, store cattle and pigs showing steadier or weaker demand across categories.
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Christchurch
Addington
Arden
Wanganui Contenders Head to Public Support Gatherings
In Wanganui on December 8 M Hogan and M Mackay, rivals for the local seat, prepare for street campaigns and formal presentations as supporters plan events next week.
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Wanganui
Hogan
Mackay
Burnsides Stock Market Dunedin Sale Summary
Sheep yarding large old stock caused a general slump with price falls across classes. Lambs and pigs showed firmer or mixed results while cattle demand remained good with best bullocks selling from £10 to £10 1s and cows to £7 12s 6d, others lower.
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Dunedin
Srhilst
Boss Wethers
Gear Meat Company reports year end dividend and bonus plan
Wellington December 8 The annual report shows a balance of 14 233 12s 6d to be appropriated. Directors propose a 10 percent dividend for the year and carry forward 9633 12s. Owing to insurance department success a 1 1/2 percent bonus on paid up capital is recommended from the insurance reserve. The London Office manager retires and will visit Great Britain to study markets. The year's working yielded 35 968 6d with 9654 14s 3d balance from 190% and interim dividend of 5 percent absorbed 46 000 with 5 000 added to the reserve.
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Association
Wellington
Gear Meat Company
London
Great Britain
Dunedin Grain Market Shows Firm Wheat Prices
In Dunedin on December 9, prime milling wheat is scarce and prices hold firm with prime milling 4s 7d to 4s 8d, medium milling and fowl wheat 4s 5d to 4s 6d, and damaged stock 2s 9d to 3s 9d. Oats trading is quiet with limited demand for AY grade Gartong and Sparrowbills, prices 7d to 8d for prime milling and 6d to 1s 7d for good to best feed.
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Dunedin
New Zealand Amateur Athletics Council Debate Over UnlawfulUnion
Wellington reports a meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union of Australasia council discussing a split in New Zealand athletics. President Mr Coombes notes Australasian Union has no jurisdiction in local affairs and calls for an appeal through the New Zealand Council to seek opinion or a ruling. He plans to convene the Australasian Union to heal the breach while recognizing the Council.
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Christchurch
New Zealand Association
Wellington
Dominion
Amateur Athletic Union of Australasia
Coombes
Australasian Union
New Zealand
Council
Southland Agricultural Show Opens in Invercargill
In Invercargill on December 9 the Southland Agricultural Show opened under good conditions with light rain late in the day. Railway bookings to town were up, and takings at the ground set a record. The Premier and Mr Justice Williams attended and spoke at the luncheon as Southland breeders showcased fine draughts and light horses.
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Invercargill
Southland
Justice Williams
French criticisms of Wright brothers aviation debate
The passage reports French critique of the Wright brothers focusing on motor design starting apparatus and skis versus tailless stability. It notes Bleriot favors a hybrid starting system and compares wheels with catapult rails and ski landing, arguing different ground conditions affect descent and takeoff.
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Wright Brothers
Bleriot
Westminster Gazette
Féasc
Wright
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are advertised as a simple cure for kidney trouble and related pains. A Mrs Alexander from Ashburton narrates years of back pain and disordered secretions improved after using the pills, claiming permanent relief and urging others to try the remedy. The ad notes price details and distribution through Foster-McClung in Sydney.
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Bright
Dean
Alexander
Mast Belt
Ashfurton
Ashburton Drug Co
Doan
Foster-McCloliqn ,A
Pitt Street
Sydney
Pain Balm Advertises Quick Cures for Ailments
An Ashburton drug company promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Pain Balm for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia and toothache claiming quick cures at six pence per bottle urging sufferers to avoid prolonged pain and buy now.
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Chamberlain
Ashburton
Sutton's All-the-Year-Round K Turnip Fans
A fragmented note highlights Sutton's turnip variety described as popular for all seasons and valued for early feeding. It references a national mortgage term and mentions yellow produce, suggesting a general agricultural or market mention without clear details.
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Sutton
National Mortgage
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Clayton
Kuspebo
Xaipara
Rimutaka
Kaikoura
Furakina
Yee
Wellingt
Lytteton
Twingerew
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
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Tate
Lytelton
Wellington Iron
Rio de Janiers
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Ap Ae Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company
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Turnip
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Arcade
Ce . Isuran
Fhe Department
Original Assurances
Sterling
Colman
Ballantynes
Will
J. Ballantyne
the Drapers
Henry
Patents
Hereford Street
Pater Rsa
Priceaast
Gent
Jones and GoNs
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Vous
Andrill
Io Kk” Jam
Kirkpatrick & CO
Barningham & Go., Ltd
Manchester Bros
Solo Agenta
Robinson
Ceylon
Marly
Thomson & Co
Thomson
Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society
Interes
Calloe
Ste Hore
Aber
Roberts
Managar
Nationa
Commercial
Addington Stock Market
Per. Press . Association
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Gear Company
Southland Agricultural Se
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Cambria
N.B
Kerr Bros
Sultanas
Pb Yi
AB Onkte
General Re Ee
Coal Merchang
Burnett Street
Turtill
H. G. Barrett
East Street
Childranto
Riedlander Bros
Ued
Tinwald
Timaru
Bill and CO
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Invercargiles
Ward and CO
Sidin Soon Arvercargius
TRESS
Timary
LOWES
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