Perth Fire Destroys Midland Junction Railway Works
Fire at Perth destroys the Midland Junction Railway Works covering a large area. Twenty four corridor cars burned. Estimated damage between £40 000 and £50 000. Cause unknown but thought spontaneous combustion. Fire insurers not renewed due to high rates. In Dunedin a six room house on Stuart street burned at 8 40. Margaret Peart occupant, Constable Phillips tenant. Losses £150 to £100 for furniture and effects.
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Perth
Midland Junction Railway
Dunedin
Stuart Street
Margaret Peart
Consta le Phillips
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief for Blood Poison and Congestion
The advertorial note touts Frootoids as a superior remedy with elegant appearance and pleasant taste. It claims they cleanse waste from blood and organs, relieve headaches, restore liver function, aid digestion, and cure constipation, asserting rapid results when other remedies fail.
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Peat
Land Bill tensions stir Dunedin trades union
The Furniture Trades Union passed a resolution protesting the freehold proposal in the Government Land Bill. It also expressed appreciation for the stance taken by lease holders in Parliament.
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Dunedin
The
Furniture. Trades Union
Costly Hospitals Spark Wellington Council Stand
Wellington December 10 at a special council meeting the Hospital Board demanded 5488 as the council share of costs for an infectious diseases hospital. The mayor called the project extravagant and urged refusal, and the council resolved not to pay. A committee will consult with hospital trustees.
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Wellington
Hospital Board
Counsil
New Zealand Trade Review Reports Easing Conditions and Strong Exports
The New Zealand Trade Review notes fairly easy conditions and readily available money for legitimate trade. Bank returns show advances to local farmers and producers for seasonal handling, with gains from goods sales and exports. Wool and dairy sectors rise, exports exceed imports, and world trade prospects remain encouraging, placing New Zealand well to benefit from favorable conditions.
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New Zealand Trade Review
New Zealand
Direct Canada Australia New Zealand steamship plan outlined
The Canadian Manufacturers Association in Auckland reports talks on a direct steamship service linking Canada with Australia and New Zealand. The Imperial Export Company seeks a subsidy of 62,500 pounds yearly for three years to run sight steamers from Montreal or Quebec in summer and from St John’s or Halifax in winter, with full cargo guarantees and showcases in major Australasian cities.
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Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Auckland
T. de Schryver
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Commercial Congress
Sydney
Canadian Imperial Export Company, Limited
Ottawa
Richard Cartwright
Imperial Export Company
United States
South Africa
Montreal
Quebec
St. Johns
Halifax
Dairyman Claims Profit From Selling Mik At 95d A Quart
A dairyman told the North London Police Court that mik can be sold for 95d a quart at a profit. He argued that those who sell at 4d do not earn profit because they give credit, while a division in the House of Commons uses a two minute sand glass to time members entry before doors are locked.
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Bich
U-Dégiresta
Paina
Craighead
Tailors
Ates
Babi Streat
Ashburte
North London
House of Commons
Burglary at Toulon Court as Arts and Funds Vanish
A court at Toulon reported a burglary stealing bronzes, the judge’s gold headed cane, and £200 from the secretary’s office. Other items include shipping tonnage data in the UK, a Berlin postcard, and various historical society notes.
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Toulon
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St. Asaph Street
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