Weather and Storm Hit Queensland Then Croydon Destruction
A heat wave grips Queensland with record temperatures and two deaths from thirst reported. A fierce storm at Croydon wrecks several buildings while the Golden Gate area loses the Catholic church a shed and many houses.
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Commonwealth to end opium importation next year
Opium importation for non medicinal uses will stop across the Commonwealth from January 1. The move will cost about £70,002 in annual revenue. Chinese importers expressed strong support for the measure.
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Arrival of Fraskon, New German Lloyd cargo steamer
Sydney dispatch reports the Fraskon, first in a fleet of eight cargo carriers built for the Nexth German Lloyd Co. to serve the Australian trade, has arrived.
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Fraskon
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Racing Results at Wingatui Meeting December Showers
Heavy rain and showery conditions at Wingatui did not dampen a modest crowd. Results include Hardies Catherine Gordon Rongoa 2 Wea Maceregor 3 won by half a length. Fornhill Welter Abusive 2 Mead t 2 Grovenor 3 Roscastle scratched, won by a length. Dive saw Jubilee 163 St Andrews Apollodoria 1 Crichton 2 Koputai 3. Tashea Hack Bascastle 1 Count Gorton 2 Astrakhan 3. Flying Spark Rio Grande won by a head. Grand Stand Handicap Detrovna 1 Zetland 2 only starters. Juvenile Handicap Witte 1 Lone Star 2 Kunstikof 3. Farewell Handicap Notus 1 Bill Per kine 2 Rubrette 3. All divisions record various purses and placements.
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Wingatui
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Bill Perkina
Thunderer
Juniper
Ted Start
Notus
Grosvenor
Dive
St Andrew’s
Apollodoria
Crichton
Koputai
Ser—Convoy
Eassilp
Diva
Tashea Hack
Bascastle
Count Gorton
Astrakhan
Ser—Flying Spark
Rio Grande
Detrovna
Zetland
Ds Witte
Lone Star
Kunstikof
Bill Perkine
Change of Life and Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills
Mrs EB Wilson testifies to Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills aiding during the change of life, praising relief from headaches and general female ailments. The ad describes pills improving digestion, liver and kidney function, and blood quality, claiming a permanent cure for various conditions.
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EB. Wilson
Harris Street
Ultimo
Sydney
Marsa
Morse
Appointment of Sydney's First Government Architect in 1816
A historic Public Works document reveals Mr Greenaway was appointed in 1816 as the first Government architect. He received 8a per day from the police fund, for six years of acting service, with total PAY estimated at £045 and potential full fees near £11,000.
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Greenaway
Temperance Society Holds Seventh Annual National Division Session
The National Division of the New Zealand Sick Friendly Society met at Templar Hall Ashburton on Tuesday with officers and representatives from Christchurch Wellington Sydenham Addington Rangiora St Albans and Wanganui. Attendance included 353 brothers and 83 sisters and a fund value of £6581 10s ad with sick payments of £376 7s 2d and funeral donations of £30. A new hall for Perseverance Division Christchurch was dedicated and several officers were installed for the ensuing year. The constitution bylaws were amended and adopted and quinquennial returns overdue by three years were to be brought to the Minister for attention.
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W Robson
R Mayes
Wanganui
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F Cooper
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T Hoddinott
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Mriest
Ashburton readers urged to trust proven Backache remedy
An Ashburton article presents Mrs Daly and local readers endorsing Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from Ashburton Drug Co. The testimonial claims relief from back pain, giddiness, headaches, and urinary troubles after using the product. Buyers are advised to ensure the brand and order through Foster, McClellan Co. for delivery.
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Jeff Sye
Dean
Ashburton Drug Co
Duac
Foster, McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
N.E.W
Don's
Mel Mellor Footwear Sale Promised At Ashburton
Advertising notes Mel Mellor displays pretty lines in boots and shoes praised for quality and low prices. Urges customers to visit Mellor's Zealsadia Boot era before holidays to grab bargains. Also mentions netting quotations and a potato offer from Jon Orr and Co at 120 Hast Street Ashburton.
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Dunstan
Wills Street
Cadfallows’ Hall
Mel Mellor
Mellor
Melior
Joumn Orr& Co
Hast Street
Ashburton
New Plymouth
Jonn Orr and Co
Mail schedules for Christchurch and southern offices posted
The postmaster announces daily mail closings for Christchurch and intermediate stations with express services to Chertsey Rakala Ralaia Christchurch and Wellington and late-night routes to Dromore Dunsander Burnham and Christchurch. Southern offices list early morning Tinwald Winslow Hinds Ealing Rangitata Temuka Timaru and express to Dunedin Palmerston Cawanru, with evening services.
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Burnham
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