Labour department aims to match workers with jobs
An interview with Mr Millar, Labour Minister, explores why unemployment persists despite employers claiming work is available. He discusses a plan for broader Labour Department action, proposing collaboration with private agencies, wider job placement, and a funded reduction in unemployment through industrial growth across the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Labour
Labour Unions and
Trades and Labour Councils
Seth
Labour Department
Tnvercargill
Ashburton
Mr Millar
Local News and Notices From A Distant Port and Beyond
Arrivals report Rev James Managan greeted by Invercargill clergy. Local bakers move toward cash sales. Martinborough potato crops fail due to drought. A missionary solicits for Drunkards Home with a peculiar doorstep reply. Auckland Milk Vendors refuse price raise, seek temporary licenses to honor contracts. Friendly Society Lodges consider a combined excursion. Auckland telegram notes Eiberman Society funeral fund at £6590 with 2476 death claims last year. Gilles patent milking machine praised, marketed by J B Mackwan & Co in Dunedin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Society
Ashburton
Auckland
Eiberman Society of New Zealand
Brother
Dane
L.C.G
Gilles
Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies
J. B. Mackwan and Company, Limited
Dunedin
Local Proceedings From Ashburton District News
Bishop Julius spoke in the Hinds Anglican church fund raising in a schoolroom last night. The Wellington Hospital Trustees search for a head laundress fails, with four lending papers yielding no replies. Rangitikei sawmillers raise timber prices due to fires. Christchurch banking charge debate notes not all banks apply the same charges. Farmers in Shamsi district expand pig breeding for cash. Ashburton firm Andrew Orrand Co. moves tailoring to larger premises. Native Land Commission eyed over 1900000 acres for potential European settlement. Canterbury Conciliation Board in Timaru settles timber and coal employee disputes. Local lodge of the Masons reports routine business and delegates for March meeting. Rating on unimproved land values widens in many districts. Severe labor scarcity hampers settlement and tendering on public works. Government clamping down on duty evasion with new rules for split parcel goods. Walon Steamers set to back temperance push against packet licenses on coastal routes.
Ashburton notes include weather, firm moves and public works
Captain Edwin reports strong northerly winds with rain hints as 83.5 F heat is logged in the Domain. Mr Restell leaves Fried Sander Bros to join East and East in Christchurch. Methven backs a new public hall with over £500 in shares. pigs remain scarce due to feed costs. Local education notes and engineering study abroad contrast Canterbury and Leeds methods. Domestic servant shortages spark rural satire on registry offices and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. G. Resteil
Messrs Fried- Sander Bros., Limited
Ashburton
Auckland
Messrs East
East
Christchurch
Messrs East, Restell and East
Restell
Methven
Lhimrsday
W. J. Dickie
Excursion to Timaru Draws 800 Workers and Families
An excursion by Fairfield freezing works and Ashburton woollen factory staff to Timaru attracted over 800 participants, about 250 from woollen mills. A 13-carriage train left Ashburton before 8:30 am with ample seating, while the Temperance Band played a musical program to accompany the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Freezing Works
Ashburton
Timaru
Temperance
Quiet wedding at St. Andre’s Presbyterian Church
A wedding was held Thursday at St. Andre’s Church with Rev. G B Inglis officiating. The couple, A B Culmour of Dunedin and M W Davidson of Ashburton, were married with bride’s father giving away, bridesmaid Miss Dunbar and groomsman Mr J Davidson. A wedding breakfast followed at the Commercial Hotel. The newlyweds later left for the north to reside. presents were numerous and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre's Presbyterian Church
G. B. Inglis
A. B. Culmour
Dunedin
M. W. Davidson
Ashburton
Miss Dunbar
Christchurch
J. Davidson
Commercial Hotel
Gilmour
South
North Island
North Island Brass Bands meet review and results
At the North Island Brass Bands Association annual meeting in New Plymouth presided by Mr M Cohen, 55 bands are affiliated, finances sound with £157 cash balance. Kaikorai Band withdrawal criticized as unsportsmanlike. Next contest in Hastings with rules to be revised. Final test piece William Tell played. Attendance strong. gate receipts about £700. Results include A Grade winner Miriamstein with 202 points. Auckland 1st Battalion 286. Woolston 273. other bands listed with points. B and C grades with various prizes and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
North Island Brass Bands’ Association
M. Cohen
Mt Cohen
Hastings
Is Treation
Marainstein
Auckland 1St Battalion
Woolston
Nelson Gateison
Paranaki Garrison
Ilastiaga
Masterton
Bosaoa Shie
Mareh
Palmerston
Yoth
Auckland
Iltles
Manaia
Marsan
Beasey
Palmerston Worth
Reduction in Wages and Eastern Expropriation News
The report covers wage reductions on the north east coast ballot plans to resume work with no change, Polish land expropriation opposition in Berlin, Chinese labor protests in London, and remarks on Madagascar policy. Also noted are the Quebec bridge collapse, King Edward’s Paris trip, and a looming dreadnought claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Attempted assassination of the Shah in Teheran
Two bombs were thrown at the Shah’s entourage in Teheran on February 28. Three people were killed and twenty wounded. the Shah escaped unharmed. The incident marks a bold attack amid mounting tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
BM. Augagneur
Madagascar
Rand
London
M. Lemoille
Julius Wernher
Bell
Wernher
Par Prasg Association
Teheran
Shah
Belgium reacts to Grey Congo speech with critique
Belgium expresses profound impression at Sir Edward Grey's Congo address and questions King Leopold's offer to cede private rights in the Congo Domain for five million pounds Sterling, drawing sharp criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Brussels
Belgium
Sir Edward Grey
Congo
Leopold
The
War Dico approves Victorian fodder samples and quotes
The War Dico approves the Victorian Agricultural Department’s compressed fodder samples and quotes for 250 tons. The Admiralty also approves samples of Mildura raisins and contemplates quotations for a large supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
London
Dico
Victorian Agricultural Department
Admiralty
Cure Rheumatism with Sheumo New Remedy
An advertisement claims Sheumo cures rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and similar ailments with testimonials including H Janning of Feilding reporting benefit from Rheumo in July 1907. The pitch urges readers to try Rheumo at stores and chemists priced 4s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Janning
Feilding
Janning
Rheumo
Licensing Bill and its reception in British politics
London reports on Mr Asquith’s comprehensive Licensing Bill introducing drastic controls on retail sale of intoxicants. Proposals include reduced license numbers, local option in Wales and Monmouthshire, six mile traveller limit, compensation fund with a central licensing commission, and potential 14 year transition with broad political division. Liberals and Labourites back it. Conservatives predict disruption. temperance groups cheer or oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
House of Commons
Assquith
Lord Peel
Commissioners of Inland Revenue
Crubs
Wales
Monmouthshire
Balfour
Flowse of Commons
Abequith
Big
Licensing Commission
England and Wales
Methodist Conference opens with 170 ministers listed
Auckland February 8 The Methodist Conference opened today with 170 ministers present. C E Beeseroft of Weilding elected president. First station readings list numerous appointed ministers across Auckland, North Shore, Maori missions, Wanganui, Wellington, and Canterbury districts, detailing assigned pastors and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
C. E. Beeseroft
Weilding
Pitt Street
J. A. Lusford
W. C. Oliver
A. N. Lechter
Wesley College
J. H. Simmonds
Auckland West
G. Bond
Auckland East
Aromoho
Rangitikei
T. G. Carr
London
D. McNicoll
Feilding
C. E. Beecroft
Palmerston North
J. d. Lewis
H. Beggs
Taihape
BR. de Tinsley
West Coast Maori Mission
T. G. Hammond
Haddon
Wellington
Taranaki Street
J. Serpeli
O. B. Porter
H. L. Blamires
Wellington South
W. J. Wiliams
D. Blamires
Johnsonville
C. Maton
Hutt
B. ¥. Rothwell
B. Wilson
South Wainataga
W. J. Elliott
W. W. Avery
Masterton
J. N. Buttle
Napier
W. Ready
T. Marshall
Leeston
T. BH. Thomas
M.A
Kaia‘poi
T. Trestrail
W.G.’ Maslin
Rangiora
J. T. Pinfold
T. G
A. Ashcroft
Malvern
J.B. Clark
Timaru
W. Baumber
Waimate
A. B. Charwell
Temuka
Taylor
Ashburton
EB. Bellhouse
RB. Richards
Willowby
C. H. Standage
Otago
District
Dunedin
Trinity
Ti. Laws
B.A. Fi
C. Blamitres
B.A. Wylie
Thmedin Central Mission
W. Slade
Cargill Road
W. Grigg
W. Greenslade
Stoxsburgh
J. H. Haslam
Cromwell
Cheap Bieyeles and Trustworthy Makers Highlighted
A reader warns buyers to beware of cheap bleyeles as scams flood the market. The note praises established makers Royal Bufield Whitworth and New Findsaou, urging purchase from firms with solid reputations. Local agent R B Jeanston on Burnett Street is cited as the trusted source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Bufield
Rude Whitworth
Findsaou
R. DB
Jeanston
Burnett Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Collins
Kind
Brmere
Soe
HE Bouns & Ca Guerulliners
Canivers and Clothiers
A. L. Zguch
Tancred Street
A. L. Zouch
Gargains
Ineli
Coun
Falmia & CO
Jayving
Uhe
Mr Mitchell
Purcell Shreet
Saunders
Gewe UH
Qos Ltd
GALE
Allenton
Thos. Johns
Towl-house
Johns
Ferriman
Lady Salt
Lady Lanesborough
Praof
Minos
Hudson's
Hudson
Rudge-Whitworth
B.S.A. Genuine
New Zealand
Rusnest Street
Frank Curtis
F.P
Philadelphia
Consulting Optician
Halt Street
A. Handcock
R. Hand i
Catlins
Bouthland
Catlins River
Goodronda
R. Handcock
Colombo Street
Union Bank of Australia
Jones
Tyron
Ordise
H. Gresham
Cameron Street
Hook Debts
Robery Alcorn
Shool
Rausic
K. Ee Lemas
Miss Glaridge
MISS ST#E
EL Claringe, Violin
Cox Streat
Wynesr. Ats
Grass Gee
Stave
Fenriman
Ashburton Mail and Guardian
Commercial Department
National Mortiage and Agency Company
Somerset Buildings
Dalgety and Company
Gilmour—Davidson
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Alexander B
J. W. Gibnour
Duedin
Margaret W
Alexander Davidson
Ashiurton
Pravavegur
Donald
Merchant Tailors
Sullivan Barbbey
Dominion
Barker’s
Strange’s
TOTEL
R. Fgtty, Chemist
Peeve
Somerset Hotel
G. H. Tisch
West Street
Farold EK
Curtis Land, Estate and General Commission Agent
Asbluurton
Live Stock General Insurance Company
Plate Glass Insurance
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Quibell
Maling and Co
William Street
Haydock Street
Tangiel Street
Wills St
Anil
Geraldine
Lso
Soutaland
Quebella
Harold E. Curtis
Commission
Re A
Southland
Ee. Cannon
S. T. Wilson
Tancred Sirest
Craighead and
Berryman
Craighead and Co., Tailors and Guitfitters
East Street
Ermanent Building and Investment Society
TATE
Gall
Alpurt Roberts
Logal Ang General
James Managan
R. J. Widdell
Invercargill Bakers
Martinborough
Associatio
Julius
Hinds
Wellington Hospital
Rangitike
Thorsday
Star
Shamsi
Andrew Orrand Co., Ltd
Centerbury
Bocisiy
Albury
Wilford
Wangang
Wanganui
Oddfellows
Ashburton Amateur Operatic Society
Corneville
Hert Zimmermann
A. C. Elliott
King Country
Native Land Commission
Waikato River
Te Awamutu
Taumarunui
Canterbury Conciliation Board
Timber and Coalyate
Carters
Mul
Bea
Btancos
N.G
J. Mushet
P.G
PF. Pritchard
FL Watt
Hancox
Poverty Bay Herald
Okau
Tangita
Clifton County Council
Tongaparati
Walon Company
Edwin
Wellingtes
Lyttelton Times
Messis i. Ff
Shiet and
Compiaty
Union Steam Ship Company
Olive NM
Meddins
University of New Zealand
Lyttelton
Ashburtor
Greg
City and Guilds of London Institute
Borough
Thampstead
Leeds
England
HI & Coufss
Canterbury College
Ineeds
Leeds College
Ela
Cable News
Vie Latest
Home and Foreign
Tasted Press Association
Telegraph—Copyright
Berlin
Diet
Prince
Bulow
Bismarck
A.m
West India
National Seamens’ and Firemens’ Union
Ureine
Dig
the King
Edward
Biarritz
Cairo
Quebec
Ottawa
Royal Commission
Sladrid
Alfonso
Barcelona
Melbourne
Ernest Reronilo
Geran
Britain
Conge
Mgrocco
Per Presa Association—Copyright
Acm
Damade
Mulat Hafid
Army and Navy
British Politics
Methodist Conference
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