Telegrams From Navy and Towns Include Accidents and Arrivals
December 19 items report soldiers returning via Sydney on the Monowai, with officers and medics listed. Also noted are the Right Rev Dr Stewart in Persia on furlough, a train crash near Palmerston to Danevirke, injuries to a Barrett daughter and A McCormack, a death of chemist George Bonnington, widespread rain flooding in New Plymouth, injuries from bull riding in Pohangina, a hospital admission in Bulls, a gale and rain for farmers, and Timaru appointing M A Wing as first assistant at Timaru Boys High School amid 15 other applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weainghouee
Palmerston
Danevirke
Woodsville
Wm Barrett
Hayera
A McCormack
Oswaly
Patwenstow
Norra Dee
Robert Kennedy
William Roberts
Pohangina
Timaru
Dee
AW Wing
M.A
Cambridge
Nelson College
Timaru Boys’ High School
School Prize Distribution Honors Miss Barrett’s Class
The school held prize distributions yesterday with many parents present. Miss Dora Bland was honored with a moment of respect. Miss Barrett received a silver organ as a token. Prizes were awarded across Standard I to VI and various special categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prizss
Misa Barratet
RA Woodthorpe
Trevor
Dora Bland
Prigh List
Sossata
Zlele Digby
Kate Friedlander
Mionie Roberts
Minoie Roberts
Dally Roberte
Eric Friedlander
Minais Roberts
Sonduod Prizi — Raosoon Barricon
Dorothy Donshire
Dolly Friedlander
Max Friedlander
Przs
Hugo Friedlander
Mies Barrett
Mies Mo Barrett
Mies VY Simpson
Ashburton Borough School Holds Christmas Break and Report
The Ashburton Borough School closed for a six week Christmas holiday after prizes were presented by Mayor Mr WE Collina at 2 pm. Headmaster Mr C D Hardie read the annual report noting renovations, staff changes, new temporary teachers, a successful exam year, a hobby show fund drive, and plans for a school library and woodwork classes next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Borough
WE Collina
C D Hardie
Bes
M. D Grant
E Purchace
Locam Tenens
Bir Qrmandy
Miga Adame
Mc Grant
Willis Sapacia
Sbe
Axoosdad
Eradih Dalause
Egorte
Satarday
Teanhera
Pelds
Sandford
Honour Board to record school success at Ashburton
The Ashburton Borough School unveils a permanent Honour Board detailing past prizes and honours from 1897 onward. Principal remarks praise the school’s moral example and urge daily virtue, with prizes awarded to top pupils amid Christmas celebrations and a call for broader access to education.
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Prizas
Honsar Board
Achool
School Awards List Reveals Varied Prizes and Names
A long list of student awards and prizes appears, naming numerous recipients across standards and subjects. Notable mentions include sewing prizes for Alice Pickford and Bird Allan, general proficiency honors, good conduct prizes, and athletics acknowledgments among teachers and heads.
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A Steels
A Pickford
Phyllis Makeig
Edis Andrews
Bella Monson
Violet Breeze
May Smith
Rauan Jones
Kathleen Sealy
Harry Kingham
Mary Hayes
Aduor
Herold Kener
Ray Taylor
Susy Langdon
Crawley— Jublow
Leoa Smart
Luzie Langdon
Elsa Bass
Mary Hayee
Dird Allan
Edith Hayes
Ruby Lechner
Noni Hardie
Amy Fear
Jertis Hughes
E Hoss
Percy Oriep
Alice Pickford
Smith Andeahorne
Bird Allan
Lena Lowe
Reginald Walsh
Lancelot Arrow
Hubert Steaale
William Paterson
Guy Roberts
Hertha Gadd
Willie Shaw
Walter Sage
Katy Makely
Winnie Micols
WW H Collins
Standard V
Gordon Silcock
Mra Wo Collioe
Ida Baas
Willis
Stanley Kingston
Headmnpeter’s
Gladys Vincent
Royal Red Cross Award For Nurse Williamson In New Zealand
The King decorates Nurse Williamson, a New Zealander, with the Royal Red Cross. Trooper Tarker released from Gasport prison. Montreal Star defends imperial effort with Canadians and Australians volunteering to fight. Beernaath opposes Belgian intervention while Swiss government states neutrality remains.
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Dee
London
Williamson
Royal Red Cross
Tarker
Gasport Prison
Ottawa
Montreal Star
Brussels
Chamber of Representatives
M. Beernaah
Vandervelde
Caupe
England edges Australia as critics hail bowling victory
Brower and MacLaren receive praise after England wins the test match. MacLaren says Australia fielded the best possible side, Clarke absent, while Bowler Brower’s strategy dominates. Reporters call Australian batting at fault amid strong English bowling and nerve-punctured batsmen.
Temuka Triumph In First Innings At Home
Temuka Cricket Club defeated Ashburton in the first innings at Temuka after lunch at the Royal Hotel pavilion. Ashburton were 5 for 16 before tea, with key wickets broken by Powell and Ort, while Temuka bowlers Crowther and Fielden starred in the early reply.
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Ashburton
Temuka
Temuka Cricket Club
Royal Hotel
Hayen
Lonloge Ashburtos
Temuks
Stampa
Ara
Etores
Firat
Hielder
Orr
Koalaugher
Moteki I
Powell
McLeod
Crisp
de Haye
J McCaskeil
Crowther
Overton
Bux
Rowo
Tregear
Williams
Percy Orr
Brown
Chap
McCaskill
W Powell
Williama
Pilbrow
Aud T Richards
Overtor
Fielden Hogher
Fred Pritchard
MoOnekill
Fielden
Fi Tregoar
Randa
Contingent urged for Imperial South Africa aid
In Australia the house regrets the federal government declined to offer troops for South Africa. Premier defends colonial support and calls for negotiations with state leaders to express union. Victoria threatens action if no contingent lands. NSW premier urged inter-state unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macsourns
Vale
South Africa
Victorian Assembly
Victoria
Paup
New South Wales
Otago Selects Cricket Team For Canterbury Fixture
The Otago team for the annus cricket match against Canterbury is Fister Downer Bosker Austin Siedeberg Kilgour Monk Bort Wilkie Williame Geddes. Mille is injured and will not play.
Heat in New South Wales and other notices from Australia
Heat waves across New South Wales cause bush fires damaging crops and burning settlers out. Sydney tramlines reopen easing congestion while Gook Islands postal rates align with New Zealand. Beeston Humber Agency wins bicycle contract for five years. Three men charged in Hordern's Retford Park stock theft. Street sweepers strike for higher wages. Heat incidents reported nationwide including a death in Ipswich and a serious case elsewhere.
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Sypnay
Hordern
Retford Park
Groceries and groceries prices from Fletcher Bros sale list
A detailed price list for sugars preserved meats canned goods preserves sauces jams and baking items from Fletcher Bros includes cane sugar currants raisins figs almonds and nuts a wide range of tins canned meats like corned beef mutton rabbit and salmon plus oils kerosene and household items with unit prices and bulk offers across various weights and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ik Uw
Variety of groceries and fencing goods listed with prices
A catalog-style listing shows tin 6d Scotch mixtures milk, cream caramels, English hard jujubes, frosted caramels, cream dates, and assorted sweets. Also offered are oils, Captain White and Heywood bottles, vinegar, fencing wire, galvanised barb wire, sheep shears, Norton’s egg preservative, and egg production notes with pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain White
Heywood
Thera
Johnson Best
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United Prene Association
Hleotha Telegraph
Carricaoren
George Bonnington
Plymourh
the &Schools
Prigs
Miss Barrett’s School
Kate Smith
Dolly Roberts
Zag Ferriman
Ethel Barnard
Ruby Macpherson
Dorothy Denshire
Clarencel Sheimpton
Clara Friedlander
Lowoer
Eisle Pietcher
Joseph Ferriman
Hedley Baxter
Roecos Harrison
Violet Digby
Eleio Simpaon
Agnes Dodds
Hedley Segere
Deanie Hooter
Rewl Jonen
Ruby Digby
Ben Friedlander
Beresford Hart
Frank Sprint
Infante (Lass
Welborne Hart
Colin Gordon
Blei
Honour
Boano
QO. D. Hardie
Dux
OL Fooks
Dodds
P Dixon Shas
Mayo
Revell
Raevellat Abs
Phaup
Rowan
Moston
Norman Gh
Orc
Fooke
Dox Scholarehipe
AE Leggett
Guy O
Leggett
Wiliams
Silcock
Grange
GM Craighead
Patterson
Turner
Tehoy County School’ Sprete—Borough
Christchurch
Tovey
Barber
L Collison
Hanmer
Robert Bell
A.H
E Skinner
Mc Orsighead
Mc Hardie
Hardie
Coling
Obiina
Etafl
Hardis
Tharohool
Standard
H Hanmer
Duz
Genetral
Douglas Weaighead
Erlc Skinner
Harold Fes
Keroahan
Winnie Collings
Charlea Thomas
May White
Eileen Arrow
May Neville
E Choat
Violet Shaw
Irene Guy
P Norman i
L Leoheer
A Leggett
Maud Naville
G Pilbrow
Len Brown
P Cameron
N Collins
M Ross
Prigus
Ethel Cloridge
LD Lechner
Lucy
Unga
Arthur Gadd
Edith Andrewe
Edward Porner
D MeTalium
Zelia Brown
Effin Totty
Jean Reewan
Harold Walsh
Sage
United Frame
Electrie Telegraph—Copyright
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Opinone
Temuba
Ddfellows
William Anderson
John Sheridan
O'Brien
Mr Sheridan
Dan Refferty
Bristol
Sheridan
Beten
Chicago
Johanna Murphy
H. M. Jones
David Thomas
RD. Thomas
Mar. Fonsysa
Kia
North Island
Reid and
Gray Dray
Deering Reaper
Bisder
R Curtis
Auctiovier
Horse Fair
D Thomas
Henry Stephenson
Havelock Street Auction Mart
Enry Stephenson
A Wattakes
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Eclipse Cycle CO
Tancred Street
Astbur of
Vondurg Clove
Youtla
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Canterbury
Wantels, Erc
Penn
Iaving
Baker's
Av Mas Robinson’s
Triangle
Mas Lloop
Mra Mackay
Havelock
Butnodd Street
Winslow
Ashburton Drug Company
Senta Claus
Missag
Alan
Christtmas Poultry of
All Kidds
Hewirr's
Burnett Street
Rabburton
O.lowing
Sultanaa
Corrante du
Peel
Burnett
Pranogs
Puanop
Corner Rust and
Burnett Direct
Xmue Bee
Peancn's
Cash Draper
Eelock
Christman
H Williams
Easab Street
G. Mxppins
People’s
Santa Claus
Fl M Jones
J Mormox
Court House
Ss Ready Money Shop
Ready Money Shop
Greparn's
Bummer Tweed Effects
GizBann’s
4Roade
Gizeano
Rangiora
Giasarb’s
Hore
Australia
United Press Association
Hleotric Telegraph
OTAGO
Ashburton County Stock & Saleyards Co., Limited
Ashburton Yarda
Tiowald Yarda
John McLachlan
Arcade
Subieoy
Ashburton Domain
W. B. Collins
J. Lloyd
Wheeler Std Wilson Sewing Machines
Rapid
Quest
Ales Dream Power
Empress
Filectrio Telegraph
Sydney
Pitt
Castlereagh
Gook Islands
Mexnourne
Postal Department
New Zealand
New Aaland
FOST
Drake
Beeston Humber Agency
Commonwealth
Kid Glover
Manchester
Merceriaod
D. Stock’s
Blue Boot Store
Perth
Flercuer Bros
Cash Cash Supply
Northcote & Hefford
Cooma
Auchien
PRIEDLANDER_ BROS
Lovely Juelin
Puange's
Fletcher Bros
Seid Foote
Zeek
Vistazza
Sicily
Valencia
Jordan
Mellor
Lea & Perrin’s
Worcester
Cross & Blackwell
Colonis
Edmond's
Ting
Morton's
Pampas
Farinas
Wake
Nui Mills
Benger
Ibn Jordan
Castle Brand
Norton
Tina
Andonmia
Ofem
Watersbury
Cash Supply Stores
Bald Street
Bigh Street
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