Henderson praises Grey biography as solid historical study
The London review of Professor Henderson's Sir George Grey, Pioneer of Empire commends its rigorous research and first-hand sources from New Zealand and South Africa. It notes the work centers on Grey's actions and motives, not just his hero status, and discusses implications for imperial policy and federation timing.
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London
George Grey
GC. Henderson
Adelaide University
Messrs Dent and Co
Henderson
New Zealand
South Africa
Sir George Grey
Professor Henderson
Colonial Office
New Zealand Herald
All Red mail service debate over Pacific colonies
Mr John Duthie studied the Pacific mail issue during a tour arguing for an All-Red Vancouver route via Auckland. Australia and New Zealand pressed for fast sailings, but premiers demanded impracticable speeds, while Canada’s tariffs and the Union Company's contract shaped the outcome. The plan drifted as contracts lapsed and Canadian hopes faded.
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Canada
Vancouver
New Zealand
John Duthie
New
Suez
United States
Union Company
London
P. and O
Atlantic
Pacific
Queensland
New Zealand Shipping Company
Lowas
Montreal
Toronto
Japan
China
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
New York
Ann
Commonwealth
Dominion
Farmer Costs and Fuel Fight Over Threshing Charges
Mr Charles Corid writes to the Hawke's Bay Herald defending threshing fees amid farmer protests. He argues fuel and plant costs justify charges, dismisses calls for union action, and suggests farmers join the Puketapu Farmers' Union or pay 63 to avoid being billed for running a mill.
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Charles Corid
Hawke's Bay Herald
Farmers’ Union
Parmer
Hastings Farmers’ Union
Puketapu’ Farmers’ Union
Wool Trade Sees Record Australian Sales Amid Market Turbulence
The past month saw 256000 bales sold in Australia and 115000 in London, totaling 369000 bales from producers to users. With averages around £14 a bale, manufacturers paid about £5,166,000 as the wool trade faced a 5–15 percent decline due to global money-market strain.
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Australia
London
New Zealand
Bank of England
America
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Australian
U.S.A
Auckland Teachers Conference Ends With Salary Reforms
The Auckland Teachers Conference wrapped after a late session debating promotion schemes and salary scales for two classes. Officers were elected. next meeting slated for Dunedin. Resolutions called for better remuneration and changes to superannuation plus compulsory retirement ages.
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Auckland
W. Newton
W. Brock
North Canterbury
James Atkin
Wanganui
W. Davidson
Media
Minister of Education
Otago
Women of the Highest Type Praise Morse Indian Root Pills
A promotional piece extols Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills as a superior remedy for women across life stages. It claims popularity among educated, wealthy, and professional women and notes benefits for health, regularity, and vitality, urging daily use to maintain wellness.
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Dr. Mora
Dr. Morse
Kidsoya
Nee Great Cough Cure Promoted as Ultimate Remedy
An advertisement claims Nee Great Cough Cure as the greatest remedy the world has ever known and notes it is stocked by Your storekeener.
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