Derelict ship tale and the path to a distant harbor
Laurence, aboard a drifting vessel, recalls a dead youth who mirrored his own life and contemplates burial ashore. He studies a coastal chart revealing Asaa Langholt and Doorhole Island, hinting at a swindled past and a future of debauchery before finally deciding to anchor near Portland and ferry the body ashore.
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New Zealand South Africa reciprocity treaty outlined
Premier reports to a New Zealand Times reporter that South Africa exports to New Zealand are minimal while New Zealand ships goods there, with duties on foreign tea and tobacco rebates noted. South Africa sought higher spirits and feather duties, but NZ refused. Treaty starts January 1 and lasts one year unless Parliament renews. Similar pacts exist with Canada and Australia.
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New Zealand Times
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Land Bill debate in Auckland by J A Millar
Hon J A Millar argues the Land Bill is not about freehold versus leasehold but about whether current lessees should retain land as dowry. He questions giving ballot winners their original-value sections and notes 17 million acres sold to 23,000 tenants. He says freehold should be offered by competition with national funds and cites Crown land and mortgage figures.
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J. A. Millar
Fire destroys five-roomed house at Gore
A fire yesterday afternoon gutted a five-roomed house at Gore owned by Joseph Harrigan of Colag Bay. Dredge hand W Gibb occupied the dwelling and escaped only in part with clothing. Insurance amounts were £70 on furniture and £200 on the house, both with Northern office.
Blessing of Dean's Ointment in Ashburton News
Sought after by thousands Ashburton learns of a healing ointment praised for skin irritations with claims it relieves itching redness and pain. Mrs Meaclem of Beach Road endorses its use on children and adults and cites Ashburton Drug Co as a local supplier with postal offers from Foster McClellan Co in Sydney.
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Holiday Post and Telegraph Hours Across Christmas Period
Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year’s Day observed as close holidays with altered Post Office hours Tuesday 26 December 1906. Mail despatches reduce to 6.30 am and 9 am openings with limited services. Telegraph Office follows Sunday hours 6.30 pm to 8 pm and 9 am to 4 pm on key days. Telephone Exchange closed on Xmas Day with brief 9 am to 10 am window. Ordinary hours resume on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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