Hampstead School Prize Distributions Mark Holiday Messages
The Hampstead school held its prize distribution with Rev G B Inglis and Mr Tennant praising pupil progress and urging continued study. R A Woodthorpe urged home reading and drawing as essential, while certificates were awarded and wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year were extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rave Woodthorya
Toghs
Mr Tennant
Hampstead
G B Inglis
Brock
High School Board
Tennant
Rov R A Woodthorpa
Cleo
Woodthorpe
Prize Day At Allanton Side School Celebrates Young Achievers
At Prigs distribution the Allanton Side School showcased decorated halls and eager children as prizes were handed out by Rev Mr Boo. Mc Craighead praised Miss Burr and her assistant for the year’s work and wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Every child received a book as part of the awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allanton Side
Mc Craighead
Boo
Miss Burr
Emily Campbell
George Hoaken
Eldrick Ede
Fred Cameron
Conciat
Nelsia Edmonds
Ellen Koox
Mr B. Jones
Rose Hewson
Lowing
Alice Harris
May Hewson
Heps Brigans
Hotest
Milly Smith
Nellie Phaup
Doudnot
Bessie Loy
Willie Henderson
Attendanos
George Edmorda
Charclis Turner
Alice Campbell
Roy Karvel
Evelyn Brigane
Tudor Toum
Hoaon
Adam Karael
Deaale Phaup
Sewleg
Wllcie Clark
Darcy Preston
Bugh Knox
Jamea Steele
Maggie Hannagin
Conduct
Grace Taylor
Infanta
Fairton School Awards Prizes During Cheltenham Holiday
The Fairton school closed for Cheltenham holidays and awarded prizes to attending children to avoid a wet day for sports. Miss Hodgson presented book prizes to Allan Hooper Alfred Daly Chris Harold Leslie Killoh. Kate Hareld Rose Ford May Mateer earned sewing work boxes. Alfred Daly won the general progress prize Lettie Ford won the girls prize. Meg Anderson tied Violet Neale for Miss Hodgson conduct prize. Lollies given to the children by Mr Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairton
Boma Blme
Pionte
Miss Hodgson
Contingent Decision Delayed by Imperial Authority
Mr Barton says he will wait for official Imperial directions before sending a contingent. In Adelaide the Attorney General warns that if other states independently send a contingent to the Transvas at Imperial request, South Australia’s government may fall into line with the Commonwealth Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa Association
Hientrle
Typwer
Barton
Adelaide
Council
Geneva
Transvas
South Australia
Ling
Moonta-Wallaroo
Wes
Tralia Perra
Morgana
Lake
Mr Barton and the New Sentiment of Empire
A London newspaper notes Lord Rosebery’s speech on imperial sentiment and urges Australian Premier Barton to align with the global mood. It accuses Barton of hesitating to commit more troops, contrasting his stance with Canada and New Zealand leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menpourge
Age
Lord Rosebery
Empire
Barton
Canada
New Zealand
Kitchener
Seddon
Hoagland
Australia
War With Japan Seen Dangerous Now Says Colonel
Colonel Agapolff, lecturing in Manchuria, warned a war with Japan would be dangerous given Japan's great naval resources and its capacity to land 150,000 soldiers at the theatre within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se Parerssua
Agapolff
Manchuria
Japan
Petition Demands Poll on Unimproved Valuation in Southland
A petition with over 100 signatures was laid before the Southland County Council Chairman seeking a poll on rating of unimproved values. The move reflects local concerns over how property values are assessed in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas Association
Eloatria Telegraph Invercargies
Det 21
Southland County Council
Restoration of the Ruapatauna water race debated in council
At a meeting led by Chairman Mr Harper, the Ruapuna district considered restoring the main channel from headworks with a £1000 grant and £2000 local funding. Debate focused on the curtailed Napier Bell plan, water output estimates from 3000 to 7000 gallons per minute, maintenance costs, and securing further funds or a loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inoi Dental
Napier Bell
Baxter
Ashburton Raugitata
Raupuna
Geo Gould
Gould
Bell
W G Doyle
Taylor
Batlaotyne
Teylor
Doyle
Epsrekha
Lowar
Dawn
Bsxter
Fraser
Ballantyne
Fell
Ruapana
Ballantyne’e
G Doyle
Oraci
J Doyle
Ballantyse
Barnett
Chairman Warns of Delays Risking Ratepayers Burden
The Chairman warned that further delay would burden ratepayers and harm land values as water supply prospects fade. He argued tendering is impracticable and urged careful action while debates on maintenance and a possible expert opinion continue. An amendment to refer the matter to the County Council was adopted amid disputes over guarantees and future supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orar
Taylor
Bennett
Anne
County Council
Batlanbyne
Bell
WG Doyle
Messrs
Ballantyne
Scott
J Doyle
Eighth Contingent Ordered Home From South Africa
The question of whether members of the Eighth Contingent may stay in South Africa after their term ends has been settled. They must return, with exceptions for those who obtain appointments and are recommended to remain by the Contingent's officer commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellscrox
South Africa
Wenerser
Welington
Highth
Ross
Scottish Horse
New Zealand
Seddon
Gesland
Colonel Davies
New Prymoory
Dee
Taranaki
Taunton
Taranaki Batallon
Havana
Ashburton
Lieut Fooke
Ashburton Mounted Rifles
Nicoll
Ashburton Guarda
Bolger
Defence Office
Timaru
Equipment of the Eighth Contingent Moves Forward
Wellington reports slow progress on equipment for the Eighth Contingent with cabinet to decide contracts. Auctions sparked by newspapers prompt Government to spread orders across the colony. Vessels Cornwall and Surrey chartered to transport the contingent to South Africa. departure likely January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Steamera
Cornwall
Surrey
South Africa
Messrs
Grave Digger Dies After Exiting Trench Incident
In Barcaldine a man digging a grave collapsed and died after climbing out. The report notes cyclone damage to property across several townships and a chaotic scene aboard the steamer Paroo caused by a bear breaking loose and stampeding cattle. The bear was captured after taking a calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcaldine
Wirth
Castle
Birmingham Town Hall Damage Linked to Liberal Association
Reported damage to Lloyd George Town Hall in Birmingham tied to local Liberal Association over 150. Officials claim responsibility for the incident amid broader wartime reporting on Canada New Zealand and refugee aid. Referred to in dispatches about Johannesburg plot and British war office route changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpox
Times
Reuter
British War Office
South America
John Koch
Johannesburg
Dimperg
Kruger
Birmingham Liberal Association
Lloyd George Town Hall
Thirty Charges Against Scheepers Reported
A London dispatch dated December 20 reports that on December 1 officers filed thirty charges against Scheepers, including murder arson and train wrecking in a high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scheepers
Grocery price list from Fletcher Bros catalog
A dense price catalog lists canned meats jams oils sauces wines and staples from Fletcher Bros Belfast goods. It details Tina Corned Beef Spiced Beef preserved rabbit salmon bacon sardines jams marmalades and flavorings with unit prices and tin sizes.
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Belfast
Trading prices and goods list from a historic merchants page
The fragment lists varied items with prices such as scotch mixtures milk kisses caramels and dates, plus a long section on fencing wire, nails, salt, potatoes and eggs. It reads like a 19th century prompt shop catalog with brands and per unit costs.
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Hampstead School
Allenton Side School
Fairton School
MR Barton
United Press Association
Eleatria Telegraph
Ruatuna
Africa
Electric Telegraph
Brisbane
Koo
Birmingham
United Pres Association—By
Electria Telegraph—Copyright
United Proas Association
Eleopele Telegraph Webiindex
Andrew
Entertainments
Ddfellows
John F. Sheridan
Johanna Murphy
Gome
Chicago
Foony
Komeq
Juliet
Sheridan
NEW Zealand Railways
Christchurch-Timars
Christchurch
Dasedin
Dunedin
Christcburch
AQES
Mount Somere
Ashhurton
Springburn
Tinwald
Garistchurch
Cariatchurch
Methven
Rakaia
Chertsey
Raksia
Methoen
Coriatohurok
David Thomas
Horse Fair
D Thomas
Frisdlander Bros, Ltd
Uecks
Mayfield
Austlan
Amic
Friedlander Bros. Lro
United Druids Picnic
Long Beach
Templar Hall
Stock, Inc
W. A. Collins
Ihab
Mount Somers
Sporta
Ashburton County Council
F. Mainwaring
Merzor’s
Zealandia Boot Store
Mullor
Zealandia
Mexton
Bargsina
Muxton‘s
Murton
Merron
Metron
Brion
Mea Harding
Julia Mary
Willowby
Baker Bros, Undertakers
TAGES
Mil
Vol. Office
Timars
N.Z
Trish
C, & Bailey
Dirtries
Manchester Street
TIHE
Storsa
Firma
Friedlander Bros
Per Moritz Friedlander
D. Thomas
Per Chas
Jennings
Association OF Canterbury
Lro
Gibson, Maneger
Ashburton Borough Council
Otice
A Fooks
Lown
East Street
George Warner
Vitoria
T, Bullock
Pete
McDowell
Clark
Bullock
Mas Mackay
Havelock Street
Fender
Kiward
J. Mint Ohaur's
Terrace Nursery
Athburton
Janted
Maatl
Square
Tom MonRow
J Havnan
Huy
W Graor
Bae G Square
Ma W Grage
Quildren
Ewman
Santa Clara Hay
Misks Paaz
Grla
Cadbury's
Mast Street
Jewirr's
Burnett Street
Kesa Bros
Bing
England
Amories
Tauge
Peek Hrean
Ruslebrook’s
Carson CO
HM Jongs
Pen Avery
Christmar
H M Jones
MzenLon
Colonial
Pranog‘s
Masons
Harthenware
Fletcrer Bros
Prarce's
Christman
EH Williams
Eaat Street
Fuercuen Bros. Cash Cash Supply
Eha Feady Money Shop
Tancred Streep
Ready Money Shop
Tancrad Street
Aebre-Oreps Cretonney
U.K
Namcook
Ab Gibeard's
Gronano's
Tancred Street
Arosda
Giecaro
GF Surry, Rapglora, LL
Gisgann's
Fletcher Bros
Bou
Valencia
Jordan
Mellor
la Lea & Perrin
Worcester
Cross & Blackwell
Muscatela
Muscatels
Iando
Mannings
Manning’s
St George
Rowntrees
Timare
Brandt
Berger's
Golden Vale
Sicily
Barcelona
Elven
Answeis
Watersbury
Ladies Watcher
Qabh Supply Stores
High Atreat
Captain White
Heywood
Johnson
Sheep Shears
B.B.A
Union
Castle Brand Fing
Norton
Singer
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