Man With Three Wives Faces Police Court Charge
Dunedin December 22 Thomas Patrick Lynn was charged with taking two additional wives while already married. He allegedly wed Mary Ann Skinner in February 1904 and Isabella Grant in November 1908 after a prior 1899 Arrowtown marriage to Margaret Ann Flynn. Evidence showed multiple separations and disputes over his marital status. The magistrate remanded him until December 30 pending missing 1899 certificate.
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Per
Press Association
Dunedin
Kendrick
Thomas Patrick Lynn
Mary Ann Pearson Skinner
Isabella Grant
Herbert
Margaret Ann Flynn
Supreme Court
Arrowtown
Canterbury
Mary Ann Skinner
Flynn
Herbers
Beers McHardie Hay
Jane Johnston Grio
W. Hewitson
Thomas H. Gilway
Registry Office
Henry Maxwell
Hercules W. Roberts
Christchurch Fire Board dismisses twelve permanent staff
At a Christchurch Fire Board meeting on December 23 the board voted to dismiss twelve permanent staff due to workers refusing to sign the new terms of employment and wages. A M Eick of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade was appointed superintendent succeeding Superintendent Smith.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Fire Board
A. M. Eick
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Smith
The Missing Tourists Reach Lake House After Harrowing Journey
Dr Scott and his daughter left Waiotapu December 13 and walked to the lake after abandoning bicycles. They endured three days without food or fire, slept in the fern, and had clothing torn by bush."Two Maori women found them one day from Whakatane and gave food and a tent. A Maori guide then escorted them to the Lake House arriving at 7.30 last night exhausted.
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Wairga
Dr. Scott
Waiotapu
Galatea
Te Whaiti
Whakatane
Lake House
Travel warning over bush track to Waikaremoana from Rotorua
GISBORNE December 24 reports Dr Scott and his daughter recovered from a bush ordeal. They were three days out after losing the Lake trail, suffering heat and a fireless crossing. A Maori family guided them back to the lake, with a wetting incident at Anawa crossing. Authorities warn the Rotorua to Waikaremoana route is unsafe for bicycles without a guide.
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Gisborne
Werald
Frasertown
Dr Scott
Witty
Scott
Flo
Whakatane
Anawa
Mason
Buck
Rotorua
Waikaremoana
WRECKS AT WANGANUI ABANDONED SCOW Ururoa AUCTION NEXT WEEK
The scow Ururoa abandoned after going ashore near the entrance will be sold by auction next week. Salvage efforts for the stranded Charles Edward are hindered by unfavourable weather as it settles deeper near the breakwater.
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Wanganui
Ururoa
Charles Edward
Theft of Bicycles Leads to Supreme Court Sentence
In Dunedin on December 23 Walter Silberman pleaded guilty to stealing four bicycles and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. The Bench warned dealers to exercise more foresight in buying bicycles and to report doubtful transactions to police.
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Dunedin
Walter Silberman
Supreme Court
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertisement
An old advertisement warns that backing up a sewer poisons the neighborhood by fermenting undigested food, causing indigestion and headaches. It claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets quickly stop fermentation and stimulate the liver and bowels to improve health.
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Chamberlain
Ais
Cadet shooting shields won across North and South Islands
In Wellington December 23 the Education Department cadet shooting competitions crowned the North Island shield winner as Carneyirke North No 1 with 798 of 840. Southeast Valley School Dunedin claimed the South Island shield with 724, Oamaru North last year 705. Weekly Press shield North Island went to Woodville No 1, 766, Onehunga 573 second. South Island Press shield was Waimate 725, Geraldine 684 second.
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Wellington
Education Department
North Island
Carneyirke North No
South Island
Southeast Valley School
Dunedin
Oamaru North
Weekly
Woodville No. 1 Company
Onehunga
Waimate
Geraldine
Rifle Meeting Won by Wanganui A Team at Palmerston North
In rough weather on December 23 the De fence and School Cadet companies annual rifle meeting, run by the Manawatu Rifle Association, saw Wanganui A win the Teams Match. Colour-Sergeant Copeland was top individual scorer. Sergeant Perrin of Palmerston North High School won both the Manawatu and Wanganui matches and captured the champion belt and cup.
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Palmerston North
Manawatu Rifle Association
Wanganui
Copeland
Manawatu
Perrin
North Island Band Contest judge ballot results
The Hastings ballot for a judge at the North Island Band Contest in February shows King 4 votes, Rolf 3, Bently 2, Mellor 2, Hulse 1, informal 3. A second ballot will be held.
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Palmerston North
Hastings
King
Rolf
Bently
Mellor
Hulse
Informal
Safe Broken Open at Coromandel Post Office
Information received that the safe at the Coromandel Post Office was broken open on December 23, with £40 stolen.
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Thames
Coromandel
Auckland exams: accountancy results announced
The New Zealand Accountants and Auditors Association released November exam results from southern centres. Assocites earned Grade A with Cannons, Cumming, Heffer, Holst, Milne, Verschaeffelt, Congreve, Thomson, Fitzgerald. partial passes listed for Sansen Tennient and Thom as. students passed with honour for Cooper and Sutherland. merit order named Ear, Heffer, Greensland.
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Auckland
New Zealand Accountants’ and Auditors’ Association
Dominion
Associates
G. Cannons
Wanganui
E. J. R. Cumming
T. B. Heffer
O. Holst
James Milne
P. D. Verschaffelt
P. W. Congreve
Wellinton
J.J. Thomson
H. Coleman
Wellington
A. H. Carvergs
Dunedin
W. Kelly
Napier
A. Sutherland
Waitanui
Merit
H. N. Ear
A. E. Greensland
White Cross League seeks Bligh appointment in schools
A Auckland deputation urged Hon Geo Worlds to appoint Mr Bligh, lecturer for the White Cross League, as a public health and education officer to lecture in dominion schools. The minister noted difficulties and favored training teachers at colleges, promising consideration at future hearings.
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Auckland
Geo. Worlds
Mainister
Bligh
White Cross League
Parr
Dominion
Barr
Education Department
Biligh
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Cited as Cure by Mrs Lockhard
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills are praised as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. Mrs Lockhard of Ashburton reports six years of relief from backache giddiness and headaches after using the remedy bought at Ashburton Drug Company. She says doctors blamed indigestion but the pills cured her and she remains well. The ad urges readers to watch kidneys and try Doan’s, sold nationwide at nine pence per box with six boxes for one pound sixpence.
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Bright
Doan
Lockhard
Cox Street
Ashburton
Ashburton Drug Company
Prj
Imitation Sarsaparillas Noted In Trade
The notice warns against imitation drinks labeled as sarsaparillas and emphasizes that Ayer's is the genuine remedy prepared by Dr J C Ayer & Co.
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Ayer
J.C. Avar
Lows
Tata
Uls.a
Timaru Wool Sale Opens With Prices Mixed Across Grades
The second Timaru wool sale began with 13 367 lots catalogued. Buyers threaten to bid only if display and marking rules are enforced, while coarser wools declined two to three farthings per pound and finer grades held near November levels. Top mid day prices reached 114d for six bales of super halfbred with merino at 103d.
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Timaru
W. Hill
Wool Buyers’ Association
Woolbreakers’ Association
Timaru Hospital Expenditure Surges in Dominion Comparison
South Canterbury Hospital Board reviews a report from the Inspector General of Hospitals showing Timaru Hospital has the highest cost per patient per day in the dominion. Figures for Wellington Auckland Christchurch and Dunedin are lower, while Timaru's total annual cost trails only the four large centers.
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South Canterbury Hospital Board
Inspector-General of Hospitals
Timaru
Dominion
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
Dunedin
Napier
Gisborne
Palmerston North
New Plymouth
Timaru Hospital
Bott
Kozie Tea Brings Indian Ceylon Blend to Front
Business notice extols PAH TEA THAT APPETISES Kozie Tea composed of fine Indian and Ceylon growths. It claims the blend's splendid merits place it at the forefront and that thousands prefer it to others.
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Ceylon
Thomson's Cordials Adverts Prompt Health and Quality
An advert warns against cheap drinks during the holiday season and promotes Thomson's cordials as pure and safe. It highlights pasteurisation, silver-lined machinery, and a robust guarantee of purity. The copy claims concentrated, long-matured products and asserts better value and health benefits. It also promotes a special reserve wine and Raspberry Vinegar made from fresh fruit and crystal sugar with no chemical additives.
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Thomson’s
Thomson and Ooush
Thomson and CO
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