New Zealand Miners Seek Reform in Wage and Work Rules
The Mine Owners' Association and the Miners' Federation in Wellington prepare a new demand list as the current agreement ends February 28. Key aims include a six hour day, five day week, abolition of the contract system, full pay during a fortnight’s holiday, minimum wage increases, safety upgrades, and retrospective applicability from February 28, 1921. The owners have not yet considered the claim.
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Press Association
Wellington
Mine Owners’ Association
Miners’ Federation
Australian Miners’ Federation
New Zealand
Federation
Mine Owners’ ‘Association
Shanghai Police Ban Extravagant Dress For Women
The Chief of Police in Shanghai orders an edict to curb aging foreign fashions worn by Chinese women. It targets ankle and bare arm exposure, condemning Western style apparel as indecent. Offenders face arrest and fines under the new directive.
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Shanghai
North China Daily Mail
Qtol Sports Grip and Skin Care Ad Teaser
An advertisement promotes Qtol as a grip aid for cricket and tennis players. It claims to improve skin suppleness and joint flexibility while providing protection against bruises and abrasions. Bottle price listed as 9 25.
Whispers at His Majesty's Theatre
A photo-drama 1488 a Selznick picture stars Ilaine Hammerstein. It follows a girl trapped by whisperers scandal and a mercenary aunt, facing unwelcome suitors and a libellous attack from a yellow sheet. The Bristol box plan.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Selznick
Ilaine Hammerstein
the Bristol
Don’t Ever Marry at His Majesty’s Theatre
Marshal Neilan presents the six reel comedy Don’t Ever Marry showing Tuesday and Wednesday. The film features Matt Love Marjorie Daw and Wes Barry in a lively tale of a newly made husband with three wives amid rapid-fire humor and an all star cast.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Marshal Neilan
Neilan
Matt Love
Marjorie Daw
Wes. Barry
Duty Before Wife Leads to Magistrate Fine
A West London constable was fined five pounds or 21 days in prison for leaving duty to join his ill wife. He explained he moved his wife from Scotland, she gave birth, and he feared for their health if they stayed in London. He resigned later after attempts to transfer and found work in Glasgow. Inspector Skipper noted the officer gave a clear account of choosing between his wife’s safety and duty.
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West London
Metropolitan Force
Scotland
London
Rosyth Dockyard
Glasgow
Skipper
Warning signs of croup in children and remedy
When a child's cough rings with a metallic sound and hoarseness it may signal an approaching croup attack. Treat promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in infrequent doses to ward off a relapse. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
Bargain Mine of Wonderful Values Offers Deep Discounts
A wave of under pricing clears surplus stocks across all departments. The store lists serials with unprecedented savings. Ladies suede shoes usually 6s 5d are 3s 9d. white doeskin washing gloves now 6d. dainty kimona crepes offered at 2s 11d. Act now to capitalize.
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Christchurch
Ashburton
Ilk
SiPh
W. Strange & Co.,Ltd
Christchurch and Ashburton
His Majesty'’S Theatre
Tobralco
Dogen
H. J. Heinz Co
India
Columbia
Manchester Bros
Reliable Stores
Rule’s Garage
FORD
Tancred Street West
Edmonds
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