Court Judgments On Dairy Contract And Tax Questions
Justice Wisseneur delivers ruling in Walwera Co operative Dairy Co Ltd v Wright Stephenson on whether government butter fat charges void the contract and if director authorisation affects validity. He also decides in the Co operative Dairy Co Ltd v Thomas Gray case that a 120 ton cheese sale contract may be unenforceable and butter fat tax not payable by the defendant. Separate notes mention Plunket Society conference plans and a fundraising appeal by Hon. VY Russell with churches urged to start a campaign for 10 000 to 20 000 pounds.
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Willington
Citas Dustica
Walwera Co- Operative Dairy Company
Lecd
Wright, Stephenson , and Co., Ltd
Wisseneur
One “Co- Operative Dairy Company, Ltd
Thomas Gray
Partes
Plunket Societies
Ixveld
Plunket Society
VY .Russell
Deaths of Soldiers in Featherston and Trentham Hospitals
December notices report Lance-Corporal John Dodd of the Twenty-Second Reinforcements and Private Norman Hazeldean Marshall of the Twenty-third Mounted Rifles died at Featherston Military Hospital from pneumonia following fevers. Private Frederick Stephens died at Trentham and Private Frederick James Moss died on Sunday from meningococcal septicaemia.
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Wellington
John Dodd
Norman Hazeldean Marshall
Twenty-third
Mounted Rifles
Featherston Military Hospital
Frederick Stephens
Trentham
Frederick
James Moss
War resources urged to support Military Service Act
A public meeting chaired by the Mayor adopted a resolution urging full mobilization of Dominion resources to hasten the war's end and support the Military Service Act or similar measures. The motion passed unanimously with the National Anthem sung, and a note to invite local ladies nationwide to pass a similar resolution.
Roll of Honour casualty list and corrections
The notice lists Auckland Infantry casualties Died of Wounds Private A E Veart Dec 6 and Died as Prisoner of War Private J Keightly Dec 25 at Handjikiri Bozanti. Died of Sickness Private A G Glastonbury WZ Rifle Brigade Dec 5. Corrections report previously listed missing as not missing Otago Canterbury and Cyclist Corps entries corrected and hospital admission noted for Gunner P Es Wyllie and Rifleman C W Thompson.
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Auckland
Veart
A. E
Handjikiri
Bozanti
Turkey
Auckland Infantry
Keightly
Rifle Brigade
Glastonbury
A. G
Canterbury Infantry Battalion
G. Fh. Wm. Phillips
Cyclist Corps
Osov
P. Es
Santa’s Gift Advice to Shoppers at Hervford’s Store
Santa urges early gift buying to avoid Xmas Eve rush. The Hervford’s department store advertises a wide stock with gifts for the elderly, middle aged, children, and even “little Babs.” The display promises identical items and a merry Christmas atmosphere to help customers find suitable presents.
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Santa Claus
Hervford
Babs
New Engine Tyre Pumps Hit Market For Cars
A sales note announces engine driven tyre pumps branded as suitable for OVERLAND and other cars. The unit promises easy inflation, extended tyre life, and reduced expense by eliminating hand pumping, appealing to every motor car owner.
Soldiers Graves Scheme Proposed by Government
G W Russell announces a plan placing grave restoration with concrete markers under the Department of Internal Affairs. The program would cover soldiers from the Maori War and Expeditionary Force contingents including Boer War veterans, initially for those who died on service, with possible later inclusion of all veterans.
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Auckland
lTen
G. W. Russell
Department of Internal Affairs
Wool Clip Telegram Restricts Exports
The Intral Customs office in Christchurch reports a telegram ordering no further wool shipments to any destination without authorization from the Imperial Supply Branch Minister in charge. The message implies an emergency halt affecting export plans and logistics.
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Christchurch
Incal Customs Office
Imperial Supply Branch
Heavier tax on war profits debated in Dunedin
At a Patriotic Executive meeting in Dunedin on December 11, John Roberts C.M.G. urged stronger government action taxing war profits. He proposed he would form the bulk of his war profits tax and condemned profits made during wartime as mothers mourn and wives wait as men sacrifice.
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Dunedin
Patriotic Executive
John Roberts
C.M.G
Wellington Sunday Golf By Law Invalidated
Judgment delivered by Mr McCarthy under section 41 tests Wellington City By Law prohibiting Sunday golf on the Town Belt. Magistrate found the by law invalid as an unreasonable interference with private judgment.
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Wellington
McCarthy
Plunket Societies Move Toward National Structure
In Auckland on December 11 a deputation heard Hon. W. Bhis sell outline a subsidy of 3000 pounds for this year. He urged making Plunket more national with branches in each province and a provincial council leading to a Dominion executive. Each branch would manage its own properties and extend work locally.
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Auokland
Planket Society
W. Bhissell
Ele
Dunedin
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
Hospital Progress Report Lists Ill and Wounded Soldiers
The hospital progress report lists private J Barlow and J A Webb as still dangerously ill. The seriously ill include Rifleman J friend. Several have been removed from the dangerously ill list, and others are reported as severely gas affected including J Li Collicont and nurses and gunners.
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Wellington
J. Barlow
J. A. Webb
Rifleman
Friend
B. L. Brisco
M. Raven
B. H. G. Simcoe
J. N. Baler
Sapper
Lance- Corp
EJ Gustafson
R. Henderson
M. Kehoe
S. Martin
O. G. Petherick
W. Ramsdale
H. T. Simmons
J. Li. Collicont
A. Benman
J. H. Hopkinson
M. A. Jamieson
W. McMullan
Rumor Denied by New Zealand Catholic Federation
Wellington reports the New Zealand Catholic Federation denies circulating claims it opposes conscription or aids anti conscription movements. The federation states conscription lies beyond its jurisdiction and pledges obedience to Parliament law. The statement underscores religious and patriotic aims and loyalty to the Empire.
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Wellington
New Zealand Catholic Federation
West
Las
Weédartian
Baxter's Lung Preserver praised in Dominion over fifty years
Gratified men and women across the Dominion express appreciation for Baxter's Lung Preserver. The old and famous remedy is touted as the most effective for coughs, colds, and sore throats. It strengthens the lungs and invigorates the system, with 1s 10d price.
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Kaufmann
Baxter
Paxter
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Nous
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Qanored Street
Bhipamnt
Catholic Federation
Manchester
Mercery
N.Z
West Street
Ashburton’s Greatest” Store
Laurel
Australasian
Australasia
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
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Timaru
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Gisborne
Wanganui
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