Great Convention at Pittsburg Celebrates Centenary of Churches of Christ
The assembly drew over 30 000 delegates from around the world including Australia and New Zealand to celebrate the centennial. Highlights included the Veterans Camp Fire with seventy plus pioneers, a record communion service at Forbes Field, and the Oregon mission ship launch amid a near disaster. The event also advanced unification of Russian work and missionary publications and showcased Melbourne's growing Churches of Christ scene.
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Pittsburg
U.S.A
Australia
New Zealand
Churches of Christ
America
The
United
J. W. McGarvey
Transilvania University
Forbes’ Field
Jesus
Thore
Messare
Oregon
Melbourne
the Age
Bevan
Church of Christ
How to Apply for a Patent by Henry Hughes
Henry Hughes International Patent Agent of Christchurch explains that to apply a patent inventor should send a sketch or photo with an explanation of merits and operation. Patents cover novel useful inventions with ingenuity. a bare principle cannot be patented.
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Henry Hughes
International
Christchurch
New Zealand
A. R. Holdship
International Patent Agent
Colony
Death of Lord Monkswell in London
London mourns the death of Robert Collier second Baron Monkswell born 1845 who became baron in 1886 and served as Under-Secretary for War in 1895. He chaired the London County Council in 1903.
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London
Lord Monkswell
Robert Collier
Baron Monkswell
London County Council
Australian ministry reshuffled after resignations in Adelaide
The South Australian Ministry re arranged after the resignations of Messrs Coombe Mitchell and Addison. Peake becomes Premier with Lands and Education, Butler Treasurer and NT Minister, O Loughlin Works and Water Supply, Rice Chief Secretary and Industry Minister, Hamburg Attorney General, Pascoe Agriculture. Also Hackenschmidt the German wrestler arrives with Gunner Moir en route to New Zealand. A Perth public meeting calls for abolition of capital punishment as a crime deterrent.
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Adelaide
Messra Coombe
Mitchell
Addison
Peake
Butler
Northern Territory
O'Loughlin
Rice
Hamburg
Pascoe
Perth
Captain Knyvett Case Report From Auckland Defence Office
The Auckland Defence Office heard Captain Knyvett recount being approached with examples of Colonel Robins interference and officialism. The court noted he could not call outside witnesses due to staff positions and possible prejudice. The court refused to name the officer who ordered the arrest and will transmit papers to Wellington without issuing a decision.
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Auckland
Knyvett
Chaytor
Knyvettani
King’s Bench
Wellington
Education Regulations Set Grade Rules for Attendance Based Salaries
Wellington December 28 Amended regulations under the Education Act fix school grading by average attendance. Grades 1 to 6 determine salary, with rules for side and main schools, separation and grouping, effective January 1 of the following year.
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Wellington
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted For Kidney and Liver Ailments
An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver derangements and related conditions such as rheumatism indigestion gout biliousness neuralgia jaundice feverish symptoms and general debility. It urges tests and offers a free descriptive pamphlet from H H Warner and Co Melbourne.
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Warner
H. H. Warner and Co., Ltd
Melbourne
Vic
Craighead and Co Tailors Promote Real Tailor Made Garments
Business notices touts Craighead and Co Tailors East Street Ashburton offering genuine tailor made garments for men women and children with emphasis on lasting quality and avoidance of cheap imitations. The ad highlights shoulder braces and warnings about inferior products.
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Craighead and CO
East Street
Ashburton
PYPAS COMMENCED PRACTICE IN ASHBURTON DISTRICT
Ashburton district records show Pypas commenced practice with 28 years practical experience and latest methods. Residence listed as Corner Case and Moore Street near Mrs Ward. Offices at Arcade Labour Bureau and Chapman's Livery Stables.
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Pypas
Ashburton
Corner Case
Moore Streeta
Mrs Ward
Arcade Labour Bureau
Chapman’s
Fresh pork and sausages advertised by local butcher
Daily notices promote Oxford sausage and pork products including German sausage ox tongue and chicken sausage. Pork puddings tripe bacon and other small goods sold by A Wilkes, with E Thomas cash butcher on Wille Street claiming unbeatable prices and second to none in town.
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Oxford
A. Wilkes
E. Thomas
Wille
Astrological Test Horoscope Offer From New Zealand Ad
A vintage ad invites readers to request a personalized horoscope covering life work marriage travels and business. It asks for a thumbprint birth date and sex with a small fee and return envelope, promising satisfaction and accuracy of forecasts. The pitch cites many letters of appreciation to support claims.
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I. Banks
Courtney Place
Wellington
New Zealand
Education Chief Urges Domestic Science in Girls’ Courses
The Auckland Girls Grammar headmistress Miss Whitelaw advocates adding domestic science to matriculation and scholarships. She cites parallels at King's College London and Otago University, urging early inclusion in primary, technical secondary, and university programs.
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Auckland
King’s College
London
America
Otago University
Auckland University College Council
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High Street
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Henry Patents
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Friedlander
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Timareu
Friedlander Bros
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