World Wheat Shortage Threatens British Bread Supply
A sustained rise in world wheat prices threatens the British Isles as stocks shrink and imports lag. Analysts warn that limited domestic reserves and rising costs could lead to bread shortages unless overseas supplies or state intervention avert a national famine.
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British Isles
Chicago
Paris
British’ Isles
London Daily Air
Life
Pit
United States
Forermost Ypposition Ag
Russia
India
Argentine Republic
Canada
Great Britain
Crown tenants vie for lands board seats in new elections
The Hon. R. M M Abab states Crown tenants show strong interest as elections for Land Board representation begin under the Land Laws Amendment Act. Voting will use rolls dated January 1, 1907 and 1908. six Marlborough candidates contest one seat, with districts including Auckland Hawke's Bay Marlborough Nelson Southland.
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R. M‘mab
Dominion
Crown Land
M*nab
Auckland
Hawke's Bay
Marl
Nelson
Southland
Taranaki
Wellington
Canterbury
Westland
Otago
Marlborough Crown
Myr
J. G.armstrong
Starborough
James Boyd
Kaikoura
John Duncan
The
Grove
G. M‘leod Gunn, of Starborough
I. J. Monk
Kaipits
M. Nevill
Blenheim
Infant Life Protection Subsidy Initiative
Minister of Public Health G Powles announced government support for infant life protection efforts. Aiming to reduce infant mortality, subsidies equal to the voluntary funds up to £100 are provided to societies in Dunedin Christchurch Wellington and Auckland to fund humanised milk and parental guidance programs.
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G. Powles
Dominion
Wellington
Dunedin
Truby
King
Dunnedin
Christchurch
Society For the Protection of Women and Children
Auckland
Women Economies Wasteful and Wise in Equal Measure
A critique on how women may practice economical living, noting that saving in clothing and transport can backfire when it harms health or nourishment. The piece argues prudent, genuine savings matter, while empty frugality and vanity can be extravagance. It ends with a local sale ad for durable, affordable footwear at Mellor’s.
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Serain
Mellor
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Praised For Thick Soft Hair
A grateful user endorses Ayer’s Hair Vigor, claiming it restored thick soft hair and improved appearance after nearly heading. The testimonial notes daily use to the roots and credits Dr. Jay Ayer & Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts for preserving youth.
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Ayer
Jay Ayer
Denniston Coal Miners at Westport Agree on Hours
At Denniston the Westport Coal Company and the miners agreed a limited working-hours plan after withdrawal of compromise offers. Front-shift workers start 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., back-shift workers 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Each shift includes 20 minutes crib time. The union was asked to observe the Court award.
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Westport
Denniston
Hare
Westport Coal Company
Granity
Farmers and Labour Unions Meeting in Feilding
A large Feilding gathering addressed by Mr Pryor organiser of the Employers Federation resolved to take active steps to resist labour union demands, especially those impacting farmers.
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Feilding
Pryor
Employers’ Federation
New District Agents Named Under Infant Life Protection Act
Wellington December 20 The Government appoints district agents under the Infant Life Protection Act Miss Sarah Elizabeth Jack manager of the Auckland Industrial School Mrs Ela Stuart Dick manager of the Wellington Receiving Home Miss Anna Blachford Cox manager of the Christchurch Receiving Home and Miss Harriette Peter mant manager of the Caversham Industrial School Dunedin.
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Wellington
Sarah Elizabeth Jackso
Auckland
Ela Stuart Dick
Anna~ Blachford
Cox
Christchurch
Harriette. Petermant
Caversham
Dunedin
Auckland hawkers clash over unfair street selling rents
Five Queen Street hawkers urge Auckland City Council to curb licensed hawkers who swarm the main street, charging rents of 10s to 15s and levying high business costs while netting about 2 a day. The Traffic Inspector notes street hawking exists in many towns and the issue is referred to the Finance and Legal Committee for action.
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Auckland
Queen Street
Divorce Granted in Baker v Baker Exe. nisi
Justice Denniston granted a decree nisi in the case of Alfred Thomas Baker versus Florence Isabella Baker. The petition rests on adultery as the ground for divorce.
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Auckland
Justice Denniston
Alfred Thomas Baker
Florence’ Isabella Baker
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Trouble
An advertisement cites chronic kidney disorders described by Alexander of Ashburton with back pain disordered secretions and brick dust sediment. It claims relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, with Mrs Alexander attesting permanent improvement after six years. Pills sold by Foster-McClellan Co. and chemists. order by mail.
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Bright
Dean
Alexander
Ashburton
Ashburton Prue Co
Beain
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Local Shop Displays New Bicycles From Top Brands
Mr B D Johnston opens two more stock items featuring Thomas Enfield Radge-Whikworth BSA and New Hudson bicycles. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect these high grade machines and consider purchasing.
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B.D. Johnston
Manea
Thoyas Enfield
Radge-Whikworth
Bs.a
Hudson
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Dé, Ballantyne & Go
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Sslington Potato & Angel
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KOZIE
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Ozie
Conking
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Pyeiatm
Nico Maslin
Land Board Elections
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Farmers and Labour Unions
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Burnett Street
de Beer
Austin
T. O'Carroll
Tallor and
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T.hl Ondrill
Tancred Street
A. & R. Terris
Tawonep Streng
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Dale
Westport Coal. Co., Lia
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Consigamente
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Timaru
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