Willowby Circuit Church Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Willowby circuit church officials met at Mr Jno Williams residence on Wednesday with eleven officials present from Willowby Waterton Lowville Hinds and Lismore. They reviewed a year of work and noted encouraging prospects and satisfactory service attendance. The steward’s report showed £47 debt. a plan to liquidate it was agreed with special collections for Hinds and Tinwald Sunday schools. Leave of absence for Rev G H Standage granted. Mr Williams elected conference representative. A Home Missionary appointment was discussed by a committee, and condolences were sent to Mr Clothier. The next meeting will be April 4 at Mr A Hayman’s. Tea followed.
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Willowby
Jno. Williams
Maronan
C. H. Standage
Waterton
Lowville
Hinds
Lismore
D. MacKenzie
A. Hayman
Tinwald
Christian Endeavour Societies
G. H. Standage
No. Williams
D. McKenzie
Harding
McKenzie
Hayman
W. Harding
Chapman
Jos
Watson
Clothier
Kensington
Willaowby
Ward and Massey Clash Over Telegraph Use in Maori Election
Wellington December 31 Sir Massey accuses Sir Joseph Ward of improper use of telegraph service for private messages at public expense in relation to the Maori election. Ward denies the charge, challenging Massey to prove any public expense telegrams by him and says any telegrams he sent were paid at normal rates.
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Wellington
Massey J
Joseph Ward
Iis
New Zealand Times
Mir Massey
Dredging Returns Across Regions Compare Year Totals
Wellington reports year end dredging returns for Otago and Southland total 40 29207 compared with 47 71402 last year while West Coast totals 984802 versus 10 89607 previously.
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Wellington
Otago
Southland
West Coast
Customs Revenue in Wellington Rises for Year
Wellington customs revenue for the year ended December 31 totaled £807,769, up from £522,690 the previous year. Beer duty stood at £14,527 compared with £14,280.
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Wellington
Lyttelton Harbour Board debates canal scheme and letter
The Lyttelton Harbour Board discussed a Canal League request to introduce a Parliament bill authorising a Sumner to Christchurch ship canal. Members debated trust, costs, and timing while awaiting Mr White's report, with a plan to receive the letter and table it for January 18.
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Lyttelton Harbour Board
Christchurch Canal League
Canal League
Harbour Board
Sumner
Christchurch
W. Dunlop
C. Cool
H. Friedlander
Christchurch North
Taylor
League
Friedlander
Lyttelton
M. J. Miller
J. Richardson
White
J. Moore
Richard
Teeble
C. Cook
Lyttelton Harbour
Dunlop
D. Budde
Flo
Messrs Friedlander
Richardson
Wnrgesses’ Association
Linwood
Obituary of Rev T Johnston Motueka Vicar Dies
The Rev T Johnston of Motueka died suddenly this afternoon after a paralytic seizure. He was in failing health for some time. Johnston, ordained by the Bishop of Dunedin in 1884, served as curate at Ravensbourne Portobello and Brunner ton before his Motueka appointment.
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Nelson
T. Johnston
Motueka
Johnston
Dunedin
Ravensbourne
Portobello
Brunnerton
Westport High School Principalship Messrs Wake and Clunter
In Wistport December 380 a stormy school committee meeting led to a split vote. The chairman declared the initial nomination invalid and four members left. The remaining five agreed to forward Mr Harkness and Mr Wake as principal candidates in that order amid public indignation plans.
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Wistport
Nelson Education Board
Messrs Wake
Hokitiki
Clunter
Stratford
Westport
Harkness
Reefton
Wake
Hokitika
Sale of Blood Stock at Auckland Auction
Large crowd attends the blood stock sale by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. Brown filly Wairiki Queen Anne sold to C. D. Greenwood for 50 guineas. Bay filly Waitiki Granny to Mrs. McGrath for 40 guineas. Bay mare 5 years Cuira s sier Queen Anne to G. Burton of New South Wales for 70 guineas. Chestnut filly Salvador Vera to Thomas Wyllie for 26 guineas. Bay gelding Tanniefoot by Cuirassier Cobweb to T. H. Nicholls for 25 guineas. Anita passed at 130 guineas but sold privately to J. Burton. Chestnut filly Wairiki Daffodil to H. L. Matthews for 10 guineas. Mare Amy Cuira s si or Chic to J. Kemp for 10 guineas.
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Aucklani
Pyeecut
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd
Wairiki
C. D. Greenwood
G. Burton
New South Wales
Thos
Yllie
T. H. Nicholls
Anita
J. Burton
HL OG. Matthews
Amy
J. Kemp
Bile Beans Promoted as Summer Tonic in Debility Claim
An Australian era ad extols Bile Beans as the best summer tonic curing biliousness headaches and fatigue. It recounts a Ravenswood Queensland woman’s relief from heat related illness after a course of Bile Beans, claiming easy intake and thorough action. The ad emphasizes liver and stomach toning, improved appetite, sleep, and general health, with prices listed.
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M. McManus
James Street
Ravenswood
Eli
Rheumo Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Related Ailments
An advertisement claims Rheumo is an unfailing cure for rheumatism gaut lumbago and sciatica by eliminating uric acid from the blood. It states permanent relief depends on this, asserts Rheumo cures where others fail and lists pharmacists and price at 2s 6d.
Industrial Outlook Positive for Labour and Industry
Minister for Labour J A Millar expresses optimism for the coming year noting fair trade and steady employment through the year. Harvest prospects should bolster city trade and a general feeling of contentment among workers with few labour troubles expected.
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Wellington
J. A. Millar
New Zealand
George Towns Reacts To Arnst Victory In Sculling
In Fremantle Towns returns from Australia and speaks on Arnst’s success in the boat race. He praises Arnst as a fine scholar with strength and stamina, doubts Arnst would face Barry soon, and suggests a future match could be arranged at an early date. He notes Dick’s predicted win and expresses pride in Arnst’s achievements.
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Fremantle
George
Orms
Arnst
Scoller
Barry
Towns
Rei
Australia
Break-in at Mount Cook Home Ends With Missing Cash
Residents report a night-time intrusion at the McKenzie home on Mount Cook Road. Entry was not clearly explained, valuables largely untouched while a smashed tumbler and torn envelope revealed 5 pounds missing. Police were notified after Mr Baldwin called for help and an officer examined the scene.
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MecKenzy
Room
Hess
Baldwin
Mount Cook
Inventors urged to push improvements for daily needs
The piece extols invention as the driver of industrial wealth and urges inventors to refine everyday appliances. It notes patent assistance from A R Holdship in Christchurch and promotes Penny Dakes pamphlet offering patent guidance. It also names Leslie O Callaghan Co as Canterbury and Waimate representatives for Henry Frughee.
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Henry Hughes
Christchurch
A. R. Holdship
Canterbury
Hereford Street
Leslie O'Callaghan
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