Political shifts in Dunedin and Wellington as counts unfold
The Dunedin Star notes 41 candidates lose their deposits for failing to reach a quarter of votes. It predicts Mr Guinness will be Speaker again and likely be recommended for a knighthood. Mr Aitken appears assured in Wellington East, with potential for a recount if absent votes tilt toward McLean.
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Guinness
New House
Dunedin
Aitken
Wellington East
Mr McLean
Mc McLean
Local Option Poll Sees Reduction Favored by Voter Return
United Proes Association reports Manukau officers leaning to an 84 vote majority for reduction after informal ballots. Bay of Plenty, Egmont results show continuance, reduction, and no-license tallies. Kainapoi supporters plan a formal application for a seizure related to the local option poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Plenty
Egmont
Borough Abattoirs Debate Prompts Public Health Alarm
A correspondent, criticizing the Borough Council, warns residents that privatizing meat slaughtering away from the Fairfield Freezing Co. risks health and rights. The letter urges safeguarding sanitary slaughtering practices and questions a seven year private contract amid government oversight claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Freezing Co
Fairfield Sbattoira
Land Reaggregation Debate Letters to Editor
A reader argues against land reaggregation and challenges a correspondent to prove he is a bona fide landowner. He condemns misrepresentation, proposes limits on single ownership, and suggests land be disposed under a levee with periodic revaluation to prevent reaggregation and aid smallholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuarangi
Solfar
Divorce Court Deals With Cruelty And Restitution Orders
In Telegrams from New Zealand today a Sydney related case notes Caroline Susannah Lihelan jailed one month for cruelty to a child in her care. Sophia Myers and William Packer v Margaret Parker and Augusta A Lord v James D Lord see decrees. Restitution orders issued in Kirkland and Cross cases and a dismissed trespass matter at Tahuna Park due to lack of jurisdiction. Divorce Court grants nisi in Nellie Smith v Daniel Smith based on drunkenness neglect and cruelty. Triumph Lodge endorses Premier's policy to back friendly societies and calls for national conference delegates.
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Robert Cole
Jennie Cole
Dunsprw
Howleban
Ball
Tahuna Park
Butler
Sim
Williama
Nisi
Nellie Smith
Daniel Smith
Christchurch
Triumph Lodge
Protestant Alliance
Body found with throat cut near Huntly in river bank
Accidents and fatalities report a man found dead along the eastern riverbank near Huntly, throat cut, described as a stranger aged about forty. Identification limited to a makers mark Anthony Hordern and Sons Sydney.
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Atceland
Dee
Huntly
Dick McIntosh
Perfest
Anthony, Hordern
William McKeon
Horitiza
South Westland
Jane Douglas
Barrett
Masterton
Fryar
Wellington
Fires Hit Homes and Factory Causing Partial Loss
A seven roomed cottage on Cargill Street owned by Benevolent Trustees burned partially this morning. Furniture owned by William Stewart insured for £150. A three roomed house at Windsor owned by settler John McMartrie burned. contents insured for £150. origin of fire unknown. A fire at Allenders and Co soap works in Petone destroyed most machinery and part of the building. stock largely escaped. building insured £409 and stock £2350.
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John McMartrie
Windsor
McMartrie
Westurneton
Allenders and Co
Fpetone
I. Davis
Farewell Social for Mrs Nell at Mayfield Music Teacher
A large crowd attended a farewell social for Mrs Nell, longtime Mayfield music teacher, who moves to Ashburton. Pupils Misses Hain Tretheway Oakley Christensen Burgess Brown and Master Christensen performed, with recitations and songs by others. Speeches by Beatrice Dellow and Mrs Nell expressed gratitude as gifts were presented and refreshments served.
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Nell
Mayfield
Ashburton
Hight
Hanks
Hain
Tretheway
Oakley
Christensen
Burgess
Brown
T. Sawall
Moeasre J. Bellow
Firth
Hydes
Robinson
O'Neil
Mayfield Brass Band
Beatrice Dellow
Mr Dellow
Nellis
Netting Supplier Seeks Quotations for Large Orders
Wren Nevrine von air Porroses offers special quotations for any size of netting. The firm claims a stock of over fifty thousand yards and invites requests for bulk pricing. Contact Jonn Qeg of Co. at East Street, Aghburfop, 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Nevrine von Air Porroses
Jonn Qeg % Co
East Street
Aghburfop
Frontage Alteration Showcases New Zealand Clothing Factory
A Wellington era notice reports changes to the New Zealand Clothing Factory frontage by Cullenstein Bros, enlarging the display window and adding side entrance for better lighting and showcasing wares. The piece also notes a Glenie’s stable drag to Lauciston races and a Wellington hotel syndicate plan for coast hotels. Local remedies and advertisements for Saintsarp Sons and LawDEN AND SONS products appear, with medical endorsements and consumer cautions.
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New Zealand
Ullenstein Bros
Frm
Glenie
Gray River Argus
Wellington
Nelson
Westport
Greymouth
Hokitika
Ife O’ Brien
Stratford
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United Proes Association
Electria Telegraph
Auceland
Manukau
the Borough Abattoirs
Hoia
Frank H. Ceoat
Serorma
Norrce Toouk
Sard
Farrcask Bros
Royal Standard
United Press Association
Poryleatric Telegraph
Horrirea Dee
Patrick Barrett
Leonard Fryer
Flaxmillers
Gkaru
Santa
Beat
Dunevin
Nec
Alfred McDonald
Frewan
Wakanui
Electric Telegraph
Western Medical Review
Sanpar and Sons
Pune
Lawden and Sons
David Thomas
Busine
D. Thomas
Arcade Horse Fair
South Rakaia Domain
Rakaia
G. Jesson
Burnett Street
Abberton
C. McLachlan
Pion
N.Z
Colman's Mustard
Colman’s Mustard
R. Totty
Next Dreader Piano Company
Burnett Siebert
Robert Totty
Burnett
Ashburton F
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Arakaia
Riedlander Bros, Ltd
Wear Street
Raknia
John Adams
Bale
R. Friedlander
Austronser
To & School
Friedcander Bros, Ltd
The
NZ Harmers' Co-Operative Association of
Canterbury
Tinwald
T. F. Gibson
H. A. Lloyd
West Street
T. F. Gerson
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
Hobart
Cheiatohurel
National Mortgage
Lyttelton
Tock, Ashburton Ofice
Burneth Street
Somerset
T. Bullock
Waek
Pear Valuable Town
Tron
Stora Theron
Massra Morrow, Bassatt & Co
T, Bullock
Beach Road
Hampstead
Hood & Perches of
Bullock
Saundera
Hakatere Club
Alec
Government
Tia
Wacea Piven
Miss Sackson
Prag Willlesave Glanie
Lanriston
AN Moriarty
Jimmy McTigue
Wakanui Road
W. F. Minaston
Sheeing Forge
FEF
Temuka
Waimate
Chas
Thomas
Uthy
Campion
Chalmers
Randrup
J. Connell
Domain
Chas. Thomas
Boat Street
Chatterbox
Little Folks
Tiny ‘Tote
Child's Companion
Children’s Friend
Little Dots
Child’s Own Magazine
Wonder Book
Ae Ey
H. M. Jones
VauTcurr Bros
H&istmas
Fletcher Bros
Pan
T. GC. Campbell
Ith
Mount Hart Road District
South Rakaia Road District
Road Board Office
Methven
Fast Street
Longbeach Road District
South Rakaia
Road Board
Santy and Dunstan
Wills Street East
Oddfellows’ Hall
Cusco
A. Wilkie
Wills Streat Hast
Oddfellows
Santa Claus
London
Gothic
Rangatira
Star of
Casas
Blasia
Politica
Morocco
Calf
Purysed Music
Chums
Tiep Tote
TOYS
Tricycles
Mast Get
Veot
Aghbur
Fon
Serge
Semple
Plantekoa
TRE
CORE
Plantekga
Isabella Rapley
Tyertwherg
Plantekoa Proprietary
Wettington
Thaya
Mrf
H, Vincent
T. Young
Young
F. H. Vincent
Halt Street
Next Bank of New Zealand
Parliamentary
HG Br
Amos
Bert. Amos
Ready-Money
Tancred Street
Fancy Glace
Sete Or
Aingly
Ag Yres
Dunlop
Dunlop Regent
Ideal
Palmer
Falmer
Paing
Paragon
Heffield
Aleette
East Sercet, Ashburton
Ashburton Drapery Company
J. Brebner & CO
Te Ea
Manchester
Lvas
Moriarty Bros
MR Zouch
Zouch
Aghburton
H. M. Joxse
Fasttreet
Wills Street
West
NPR
H.C. Barrett
Boyt Warehouse
Thors
Mai
Guardian
Offog
Ayant Millinery
Moroneny
Turner’s
Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
Hallenstein Bros. & CO
AVE
Sat Street
J Clothing Facery
N.& Glotring Factory
Centlemen
PRP NG
Reynold
GEO. Meddins
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