Auckland racing club fixes holiday meeting dates
The Public Holidays Act and Auckland Racing Club debate whether December 26 should be a holiday. The committee will hold races on December 26 and 29 and January 8 if trains run as usual and if a licensing permit remains. The act grants substitute holidays when Christmas Day or January 1 fall on a Sunday, shifting to Monday.
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Auckland
Auckland Racing Club
Othe
H. Broadhead
Canlerbury
Geobilttotty
Christchurch
Labour
First Licensing Act case heard in Dominion
The magistrate dismissed the case against Everell Corte proprietor for storing liquor under Section 38 after ruling temporary detention by a carrier does not constitute storing. A separate case against a private resident, who pleaded guilty, resulted in a fine of 403 and costs.
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Por Press Assortation
Dominion
Everell
Cortc
Lncal
Burgess
St Patrick's College Announces Scholarships Winners
At St Patrick's College prize distribution Dr Kennedy announced two entrance scholarships of £20 a year for four years, awarded to Patrick Hanrahan of Ashburton and John Hally of the Marist School Wellington. Additional internal scholarships funded by a Wellington donor were proposed, with £40 to £50 yearly available to be divided into four or five £10 awards.
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Wellington
St. Patrick’s College
Kennedy
Martin Kennedy
Patrick Hanrahan
Ashburton
John Hally
Marist School
Conservatorium of Music proposed for the dominion
The University College Council backs a report to establish a Conservatorium of Music linked to the School of Music with government aid for equipment and maintenance. Estimated annual cost with 200 students is £2500 rising to £4200. Adelaide Conservatorium 1908 shows 600 students, £2684 receipts, £3631 expenditure, a £1000 annual loss.
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Auckland
University College Council
Conservatorium of Music
Dominion
Thomas
T. W. Leys
Adelaide
Wanganui Cadets win belt and shield in rifle shoot
December 13 report from Wanganui shows Bugler Down of No 1 Company Dannevirke North School scoring 32 consecutive bullseyes in the junior cadets belt and shield event. The eight cadet team total reached 364 bullseyes, an average of 45 per shooter.
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Wanganui
Wanganui National Defence League
Bugler Down
Dannevirke North School
Peas
Auckland Stock Exchange Annual Meeting Attendee Voice
The Auckland Stock Exchange held its annual meeting with 37 of 40 members present after noon. Chairman G A Buttle said financial institutions were prosperous and many industrials showed fair profits despite harsh operating conditions and noted legislation has deterred investment in industrials. He urged government inquiry and a remedy to encourage development of natural resources and manufacturing.
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Auckland
Auckland Stock Exchange
G. A. Buttle
Bank of New Zealand
British politics update on party seats and Labour gains
The report outlines seat distribution among government supporters and unionists across England Ireland Scotland and Wales with totals 518 seats decided and 152 remaining. It notes 34 Labour members have been elected so far amid the fragmentary state of the result as of December 14.
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England
Eli
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Menites
Labour
Election Results and Balfour Speaks on Home Rule
Hossendale Lancashire DL result shows Har court 6619 votes to A Hoyle 5208. In Dartford Mgr Balfour denounces a Radical plan to force Parliament Hill for a single chamber. He accuses Liberals of delaying Home Rule until after a large Liberal victory.
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Harcourt
A. Hoyle
London
Mgr Balfour
Dartford
Parliament Hill
Nd Psinank
Referendum Debate and Veto Talk From Asquith Churchill and Lloyd George
Asquith at Stowmarket urged that the pean election is the true referendum arguing representatives must remain supreme over legislation. Churchill at Parkstone warned party strife would not end until the veto is abolished and urged concord for King George's coronation. Lloyd George at Newton rebutted Home Rule fears noting no bill would give Ireland religious power and predicting a government majority of 100 to bury the Lords.
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King George
Lloyd Georgé
Newton
House of Lords
Australian South Africa cricket match abandoned after bad light
Sydney reports a cricket day cut short by worsening light and a thunderstorm. Australia totaled 528 with Trumper and Carter among the top scorers. South Africa were 146 with Cotter taking six wickets and Whitty one.
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Trumper
Bardsley
Pearse
Gehrs
Hill
H Pearse
Tecuse
DOL
Carter
St Sherwell
Schwartz
Catter
Whitty
Snooke
Kelleway
Ius Ue
Sinclair
Llewellyn
Nouirka
Vocal
Faulkner
South Africa
Stricker
Cotter
Zulelt
Ody Kay
Cotter Cree
Nourse
C Kelleway
Ean Wott
Potal
Barquentine Alexa Drives Aground At Wanganui Breakwater
The barquentine Alexa went ashore on the South Spit during a heavy gale. She lies close to the breakwater in about nine feet of water at high tide and should refloat if weather improves. No damage to crew. the vessel shifted and bumped the breakwater, displacing five piers worth about £200 in repairs.
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Wanganut
Alexa
New Zealand Farmers Distribution Company Holds Shareholders Meeting
The annual meeting at the company's office drew farmers from Nelson Rangitikei Manawatu Horowhentu Pahantanu and Hutt districts. Chairman James G. Wilson praised the firm, noted premises expansion, and announced bonus coupons for account sales with end of year rebate. A no charge for receiving and delivering was highlighted as a saving. The State Coal Department claim was settled for £650. Wilson reelected chairman of directors.
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New Zealand
Farters’ ‘Distributing Company
Nelson
Rangitikei
Manawatu
Horowhentu
Pahantanu
Hutt
James G. Wilson
Anaes
State Coal Department
J. G. Wilson
Lads Cleared in Break In Case at Greymouth Court
Supreme Court at Greymouth finds Heenan and Kairns not guilty of breaking and entering Patterson and Michal's store and stealing money cigars and cigarettes. Perjury case against Constable Morton Otira proceeds today.
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Supreme Court
Taro
Heenan
Kairns
Patterson and Michal
Marton
Otira
Southland Show Opens With Record Entries in Invercargill
December 13 opening day drew 3000 visitors as buck jumping drew crowds. 1005 entries across departments, up from 901. sheep display praised and H. O. Cox with C. Brice from Canterbury swept the pigs. People's Days look promising.
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Invercargill
Dominion
Mesera H. O. Cox
C. Brice
Canterbury
Amicable settlement eyed between Waikato cycling bodies
Christchurch, December 13. It is understood that a settlement between the League of New Zealand Wheelmen and the New Zealand Athletic Union is in view. An agreement may be reached tomorrow evening after a Timaru conference. If settled Union riders may compete at the Christchurch Cycling and Motor Club meeting on December 26 and at the Caledonian Society Timaru meeting at New Year.
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League of New Zealand Wheelmen
New Zealand Athletic Union
The
Athletic Union
Timaru
Home Truths for Church Goers
A Baptist speaker argues church unity and consistent action are vital for lasting church growth. He cautions against sensationalism in evangelism and says nonattenders observe Christian conduct, influencing the spread of Christianity and church progress.
High Commissioner's Office Salaries Listed in House Return
A House return details the salaries of officers in the High Commissioner's Office headed by Sir W. Trall Jones. The listing includes Palliser, Donne, Copus, Caimeron, Crabb, Rewlehiet tleork, Campbell, Kaun, Eli, Veale, Challoner and many clerks with annual pay from £26 to £700 plus additional roles such as Major-General Steward and Dr Mason as assistant shipping officer.
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Campbell
Kaun
Eli
Veale
Challoner
Borson Alae
Sus Si We
Lerk
Logie
Félton
Bot
Palmer Lak
Ution
Godfrey
Purchas
Morrison
Harner
Steward
Dr.Mason
New Wheat Varieties Stir Agricultural Interest at Cambridge
The Daily Mail reports new Cambridge wheat strains—Little Joss and Dreadnought—aimed at higher yields and disease resistance. Other novelties include sparrow-proof bearded Rivets and The Yielder by John Garton. France imports English wheat as ships depart from Welsh ports.
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Daily Mail
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Joss
Reading University
John Garton
Warrington
Burbank
France
Webb
Carter
Lynn
Corn Merchants
Continent
Significance of the Crippen Case Critique
A London paper argues the Crippen affair reveals public obsession with sensational crime over progress in education science and justice. It condemns a culture fixated on murder drama despite modern advances and calls for a more hopeful view through education and culture.
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Crippen
London
Milk Waste Crisis Stoppage Tied to Foundry Repairs
In Greymouth a creamery halt due to a broken machine prompts the manager to ship the damaged part for rapid repairs and alert the company chairman to prevent milk waste. The chairman replies by telegraph: Do not milk the cows.
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Greymouth
Shearing Progress and Local Industry Notes
A Taranaki Herald reader reports Rangitikei shearing is well forward with few union updates as sheds show plentiful shearers and good, bright clips due to solid feed and a dry spring. Other items include William Stockwell’s 70 years at Dilas Dyke and Sons glove factory, a Masterton inventor’s gas pressure control process for street lighting, and Toronto’s population and building permit growth.
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Rangittikei
Shearers’ Union
William Stockwell
Glove Actory
Dilas Dyke and Sons
Milborne
Somerset
Masterton
Piles cure claims advertised by Fellows Cone remedy
An advertisement touts Fellows Pile Cones as a guaranteed cure for all forms of piles including blind, bleeding, itching, and protruding. It features letters of satisfied customers, cites Dr Fellows, and lists pricing and wholesale distribution through A. M. Loasby Christchurch and H. F. Stevens.
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Money loan on freehold farm lands and sale of town sections
Money £10,000 to lend on freehold securities at current rates. Apply to building allotments. Sale of valuable town section fronting Moore Street Nos 55 and 66 feet frontage from East Street. Also 4-Acre block on Dobson Street. Building sites at Netherby near Wakanui Creek. Desirable cottage lot on Wakanui Road. Full particulars by specification.
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T.S. 14
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East Belt
Netherby
Wakanui Creek
Wakanui Road
Desirable Residence for Sale on Cameron Street West
Nearly new four room dwelling with bathroom scullery and detached wash-house on a full quarter-acre corner section. Inspection invited. Terms and full particulars from Bul Bullock.
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