Debate over school books cost and uniform lists
Minister for Education Mr Fowlds explains the department cannot control book costs beyond authorising usable lists. He notes duplication across districts, the friction of a universal list, and argues for free book supply or varied sets. He suggests future list reductions amid ongoing pressure from boards.
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Fowlds
Wellington Post
Education Department
Boards of Education
Uisiiet
I Belive
Heve
New Zealand
Varicose Vein Sore Healing Promised by Indian Root Pills
Testimonial from Mrs Emma Williams of Melbourne details long standing varicose veins and leg sores. After using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills, the sores began to heal and eventually disappeared, with continued use advised for others suffering similarly.
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Moise
Williams
Meoree
Emma 2. Williams
Little Smith Street
North
Richmond
Melbourne
Morse
Pro Congo Debate at Whitefields Tabernacle Ends in Resolve
A Congo Free State protest meeting at Whitefields London sees speakers condemn King Leopold while a Belgian audience member defends his king. Lord Monkswell appeals for fair play and Britain’s moral duty, and a resolution is passed urging government action to protect native rights in the Congo.
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Whitefields
London
Southwark
Europe
Clifford
Britain
Berlin
Congo Free State
Leopold
Oara
Mure
Monkswell
England
Congo
PAVE Your Question About Abbay or Ea 50
The message asks about trying Abbay or Ea 50 and notes the coupon is worth the money paid. It presents a casual promotional suggestion without formal details or context.
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Abbay
New Liberal Labour Program Promotes Land Nationalisation
A Wellington correspondent argues the coming political struggle will be between a Liberal Labour Party and conservatives and socialists. The program demands land nationalisation, heavy land taxes, compulsory unimproved value ratings, abolition of most duties, higher probate taxes, voting reform, local government improvements, free municipal services, and municipal land administration to ensure equal access to land.
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Wellington Papasae
Socialisti
Qonsarratism
Labour Party
Liberal Party
Inebriates Home at Bell's Island Shows Quiet Progress
A Salvation Army retreat at Bell's Island hosts ten inmates working voluntarily in various outdoor tasks and indoors. Staff Captain Simpson reports orderly routines, about seven and a half hours daily, with poultry and fishing in focus and limited public involvement.
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Auckland Star
Salvation Army
Bell’s Island
Simpson
Auckland
Modernising China Seen Through Eye of Sun Johnson
Sun Johnson editor of the Chinese Herald returned to Sydney after six months in China. He said living costs risen as China opened to world trade. Despite shortages, China expands with schools adopting European methods, English teaching, arsenals, consuls abroad, and a growing milling and shipping sector. The American boycott persists, aiding Australian flour. He notes slow but steady modernization across the nation.
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Sun Johnson
The
Chinese Herald
Sydney
China
Daily ‘Telegraph
Reform Party
Johnson
California
Australia
America
Commonwealth
Li Yi Moon
Hon Wei Yu
Hongkong
Alteration sale at Mellor’s shoes offers durable light footwear
Holiday readers are urged to buy tennis, bowls, or cricket footwear at Mellor’s shoes during an alteration sale. Prices are highlighted as economical, with high quality products advertised as unmatched in the district.
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Mellor’s
Prider
Addington Stock Market Report for February 12
At Addington Livestock Market a fair yarding across stock classes. Fat cattle sold slightly better than last week with two extra prime lines. steers 6 19 3 to 9 1s, heifers 5 7 to 7, cows 4 6s per 100 lb. Lambs larger entry but indifferent quality. primes in lambs and sheep mixed with varied prices. Pigs small yarding but fair demand. weights and stores showed activity.
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Christchurch
Addington
Bacenera
Dunedin Sheep and Livestock Market Report
Burnsih stock market records a strong sheep entry with prices up 1s to 1s 6d per head for wethers and ewes advancing to 18s 294 9d for best ewes. Lambs show shade easier prices. pigs decline 2s to 3d per head with varied values from suckers to heavy baconers. Cattle yarding small but prices rise 10s to 15s per head, best bullocks to £10 15s. cows and heifers up to £6 10s.
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Dunedin
Dunedin Grain Market February 12 Oats and Wheat Prices
Oats there 16 improved enquiry for shipment with light old stocks and little new crop. Prime milling oats 2s 8d 5d. good to best feed 2s 1d to 2s 2d. medium 1s 9d to 2s. New wheat samples from the north offered 4s to 4s 6d for milling delivered. Old milling 4s 6d to 7d fowl wheat 4s 6d to 4s 7d.
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Dunedin
Butter Market Steady Yet Prices Hold in London Trade
The London market reports higher prices easing slightly for butter as holders run for sale. New Zealand butter was priced at 150s per cwt by cable, while cheese shows firm demand with an upward tendency.
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National Dairy Association
London
New Zealand
Frootoids claim rapid relief and blood detoxifying effects
Advert reads Frootoids as superior to ordinary aperients for congestion and blood poisoning. It cites quick relief from headaches and liver regulation, with 72 pills per bottle priced 1/6. The maker W G Hearne invites orders by post from Geelong Victoria and branch offices in Wellington.
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Pongarira
Paparea
Wellington
Lyttelton
Twin Arrow
Friedlander Bros Ltd
Eshaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
OYAL
Bronte Video
Tenercifis
Steamera
Vartel
Athenia
Lone
Calla
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Nigoll Bros
Be&t
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Aslington
Slington
Aslington Potato & Mangel
Kozie
Manchester Bros
United Kingdom
London Directory Co., Ltd
Abchurch Lane
Loudon
Barningham’s & Cos
Zelandia
Zealandia
Colman
Eton
J. Ballantyne & Co
the Drapers
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
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Velophone No
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Ae Paren Saronreee
Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
ARCAD
Ashpurton
Government Insurang. Department
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Looans
Jones
the Manufacturing Jewellers
Bank of N.Z
High Street
Boots
É&C
W. H. Pearce
A. & BR. Terris
Ppae
Tanvred
Soba Tc Casi
Tinwald
Own and Son’s
Timaru—Mill and Co
Timaru
Friedlander Bros. Aarburtont. Cos., Ltd
Invercagill
Ward and Co
Invercargill
Sachs
Riedlander Bros
iMessrs Kerr Gros
Burnett Rulers
Buxton and
Thoma
Stock
Markey
Burnsiuh Stock Market
Dunedin Grain Market
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Hume's
Willis Street
Goodness
VANDY
Coalbrookdale
Westport Coal Co., Ltd
All Goal
Dominion
Mrr. Austin
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Tailor and Cuttitier
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Mail Order Department
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