Mount Somers Road Board Meets Creeping Budget and Repairs
The Mount Somers Road Board held a meeting with full attendance. It referred a public road access matter to solicitors and resolved to repair the Springburn pound. A general rate of halfpenny in the pound was set, due in fourteen days, and shingling of Hewson's road was discussed with Burgess Bros. undertaking some work. The board also addressed tree overgrowth near school grounds and cemeteries, planned road repairs, and authorized clearing rails and drains. A £1 grant aided Lambie’s road repairs, and tenders for stormwater countermeasures were requested.
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Mount Somers Road
Shnon
Macrac
Tatter
Peat
Staveley
W. Beatty
Messrs
Burgess Bros
Beatty
Knight
John Stevenson
Lambie’s
Sharplin
Springburn
W. Ellen
W. T. Smith
Grieve’s Road
Alford Forest
Clearing sale at Lismore by Dalgety and Co Limited
Clearing sale of Mr P Whiedell’s live stock at Lismore conducted by Dalgety and Co Limited. Readable prices include 186 crossbred ewes at 17s 8d, 52 fat lambs at 8d, cows £7 and £5, mares and geldings ranging from £14 to £41, chaff at £4 1s per ton with extras, implements and sundries also sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Dalgety, and Co., Limited
Syrs
Tyrs
The Dangers of Handling Money and Zam-Buk Soap
A pamphlet warns money carries germs from coins to skin and promotes Zam-Buk Medicinal Soap as a cleanser. It claims skin asepsis prevents disease, urging use against microbes found on coins and daily contact. Advertises Zam-Buk Soap from Zam-Buk Co. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt Street
Sydney
Ex-Judge Loving Acquitted in Virginia Murder Case
A Virginian jury acquitted ex Judge Loving for killing Theodore Tistes in April amid claims his daughter said he drugged and assaulted her. The report also notes other international and domestic items, including Japanese seal poachers and British revenue figures.
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New York
Loving
Theodore Tistes
United States
Pribyloff Islands
Japanese labour and fear of war with United States
Mr Samuel of the Queensland Legislative Council returning from China and Japan reports Japan's strong anti California sentiment over schooling. He notes a warlike mood among troops, Japan’s readiness to enforce its rights, and labor problems with rising prices and wage inadequacy. Societies form to aid workers as conditions remain deplorable.
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London
Samuel
Queensland Legislative Council
China
Japan
California
United States
Kia Ora Enquiry Adjourned For Witnesses Inquiries
The Kia Ora wreck inquiry resumes with Mr Mays for the Marine Department reporting serious developments requiring further adjournment to secure several witnesses. Morrison testified he was at the wheel from 10 to 12 pm the night of the wreck and will travel from Wellington tomorrow to give direct evidence. Additional witnesses include passengers from as far south as Wanganui. The court adjourned until 0 o'clock on Tuesday.
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Auckland
Pauly
Mays
Marine Department
Morrison
Wellington
Wanganui
Rough Weather at Sea Off Gisborne
Vessels report very heavy weather in the Bay of Plenty and offshore. The barque Anne Craig endured a thirty day voyage from Newcastle with decks washed and sails torn. a perilous spell last Wednesday and Thursday. The schooner Awanut dragged anchors at Whangaparaoa and beat out to sea as heavy seas broke aboard shipping a surf boat and other deck gear.
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Gisborne
Newcastle
Bay of Plenty
Whangaparea
Gasworks Extensions at Wellington Plan Miramar Works
Wellington Gas Company proposes auxiliary works at Miramar with a £20000 gasholder, a wharf at Evans Bay, and a tram line to a hopper beside the works. An air elevator will aid coal handling on the wharf. Over the next two to three years, £100000 is expected to be spent on new works mains and related facilities.
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Wellington
Wellington Gas Company
Miramar
Hvans Bay
Esk Cutter Abandoned After Ashore At Chamberlain's Island
Auckland reports the cutter Esk, wrecked in a recent gale at Chamberlain's Island, has been abandoned as a total loss.
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Auckland
Esk
Chamberlain’s Island
Damaged Fruit Case Before Nelson Court
In Nelson on July 2 two fruit sellers including a Chinese man were charged under the Health Act with exposing and selling speckled oranges bought by the Department's inspector. The magistrate said the breach was trivial as some oranges were still good inside. A conviction was recorded and the accused to return for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
One
Chinaman
Rheumatism Cure Ad Reissued for Gout Relief
An advertisement touts RHEUMO as a universal cure for rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. It claims relief for both acute and chronic cases and promotes purchases at chemists and stores with a price of 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
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Rotorua
Dominion status for New Zealand debated in Parliament
The debate centers on converting New Zealand from a colony to a Dominion with little administrative cost. A constitutional expert says the change elevates status without altering royal or ministerial salaries. Sir Joseph Ward and others discuss imperial perceptions and federation trends.
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New Zealand
Canada
Jobice
Joseph Ward
Australia
Dominion
Commonwealth
Post
Unclear Fragment on Health Terms and Claims
Fragments mention Marco and cough related terms with bronchitis asthma and a likely miswritten medical claim. No coherent event or context provided to identify persons, organizations, dates, or locations.
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Zealand
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton’s
Rimutaka
Kanipara
Rakain
Vongariro
Ordri
Papanni
Ifriedlander Bros
Shaw, Savidl and Albion Co, Ltd
Lon Ye. Don
Tsneriffa
Data
Anning Well
Carter. Well
Kempsn Well
Rio de Januaro
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Pss
Islington
Nigoll Bros
Kaye & Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
PHAS
CHAFF
Ettc
Itc
Offich
Arcade
Ashburton
John Moore
Undertaker
East Street
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
O. Kirkpatrick &C., (Limited
Business Notices
Christchurch
Ballantyne & CO
Ballantynes
Sallantyne
Barrett
Mise Coombes
de Beer
Ceylon
A, Wilson & G8
Dunedin
Tiara
Cooper
Palme
Secre Cooper
Frtedlander Gros., Utd
Agen
Seattle
Ranods
Moore Street
Abermain Coal
A Pena de Cole la Co., Led
Thos
Hereford Street
HK Robertson
Ty Ail Choelste
Nalrdraedoré and
Sa. Go
Bortik
N. 2
Johnston & Barnes
Faatharaton
Strast
Tia
Manchester Bros
Abbey
Mount’somers Road Board
Lismore
Cable News
Per Press Association
Reuter
Britain
India
Union Jack Club
William Austin Horn
South Australia
Gordon and’ Sons
Batheurst
Taman
KIA Ora
THE
Dominion OF New Zealand
Marco
Fee
Beath & Go.,ltd
Beath’s
T. H. Andrill & Go's
Pedstead
Tencred Street
New
Chesterfield
Astrachan
N.Z. Clothing Factory
És Ail Ria
Tclotaing Factory
Lal
ROYAL
Vensparfe
Oloa OG
Cane Eno
G. Meddins
the People’s Ironmonges
Burnett Street
Manchester
BROS
Upton
Blooming
Naiape Arid Agency Co
Robinson
Barles
Giave
Abbay
Polise
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