Shakespeare and Modern Life Sees Vital Prompt in Joynt Lecture
In Wellington, June 24, Mr J W Joynt, Registrar of the University of New Zealand, argued Shakespeare remains modern through vitality and human variety. He warned against both cynicism and idolatry, noting Shakespeare’s influence on language, women, and ethics, while urging a broader, freer interpretation to renew literature and life.
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J. W. Joynt
University of New Zealand
Wellington
Shakespeare
Tolstoy
Joynt
Cordelia
Lear
Othello
Hamlet
Lady Macbeth
King Lear
Hhamlet
Tamle
God
Flo
Estates of Deceased Persons Stamp Duty Totals
Wellington June 30 the number of estates of deceased persons finally certified for stamp duty this month was 186. The largest were John Buncan Wanganui 76775 James A Miller Auckland 35 NDAT Herbert Austin Wellington 39662 Isaac Sargent Canterbury 93046 James Reid Auckland 23320 and Wm W Hirst Hawke's Bay 21175 The Canterbury estates listed include John McQuillough 16276 Edward Crow 138217 John S Gibson 7486 John Murray 25099 Thos Hobson 3622 John Commander 2162 Johann Borofede 1991 John A Mousey 1243 Wm D B Baldy 2291 Thos Harley 1043 Sarah S Smith 1000 Abraham Ashworth 980 Wim Huatch 762 Annie W HKingon 4704 Ellis Fleming 560
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Wellington
John Buncan
Wanganui
James A. Miller
Auckland
Herbert
Austin
Isaac Sargent
Canterbury
James Reid
Wm. W. Hirst
Hawke's Bay
John McQullough
Edward Crow
John 8. Gibson
John Murray
Thos Hobson
John Commander
Johann Borofede
John A. Mousey
Wm.db. Bald
Sensible proposal on deck clothing storage rejected
A Wellington waterside workers conference with delegates from multiple cities debated a plan by Shaw Saville and Albion to place wood boxes on decks for workers clothes. The gathering rejected the idea as an insult to workers and decided to seek an Australia New Zealand alliance to protect mutual interests.
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Willington
F. Burton
Auckland
Wellington
Lyttelton
Dunedin
Westport
Greymouth
Gighorne
Napier
Evans
Shaw Saville and Albion Company
Wellington Union
New Zealand
Australia
D. McLaren
Supreme Court Hearing Settles Bequest Case in Dunedin
The Supreme Court resumed Pitches v McKnight, an action to recover £1026 bequeathed by Mrs Pitches to her daughter. Mr Solomon, for the plaintiff, announced a settlement after the defence failed to support its claim.
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Dunedin
Supreme Court
Pitches
McKnight
Arbitration Court consolidates painters award in Sydney
The Arbitration Court granted the Painters' Union an application to file the award with the Master Builders' Association. The pact places union and non union workers on equal footing and raises skilled wages to 15 pence per hour while unskilled rise to 1s. Aged or slow workers may be employed at mutually agreed rates.
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Sydney
Painters
Painters’ Union
Master Builders’ Association
The neglect of men in church life noted
An extract argues that churches focus on children elderly and women while men receive little attention. It notes men in business and factory life need tailored support, and that ministers often meet everyone except the man in active life.
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Monte Video
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Pease
Wellingto
Wellngton
Angid
Twig Screw
Rio de Japiera
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
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Risa
Ilisers
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East Street
Ashburton
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Christchurch
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Neads
Zealand
Alaaser
Original Assurancee
Sterling
RAIL
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Ballantynes
Tancred Street
Berleleads
Tascred Street
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Ob Agm
Nelson
Kirkpatrick & Go
B. Fry
Daye
Robinson’s
Excali
Newman's Livery Stables
D. Newman
London Bridge
Aigny
Ocarrole, Tailor and Ouffitter
Burnett Street
Methven District
RANDS
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Jones and Sons
Aly
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High Street
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Kaye and Carter
Ofpich
Arcade
Abermain Coal
Stousehold
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Lane
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Milton
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Dillmanstown
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United Kingdom
London Directory CO
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Uoopen
Supreme Court Sessions
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Ihorough
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