Railway Superannuation Board Grants and Retirements
Wellington reports the Railway Superannuation Board approved retirement allowances for 83 members totaling £1761 1s 24d. Refunds of contributions were granted to resigning members amounting to £1086 18s 3d. Seven widows and sixteen children received allowances, including a £334 annual grant for a widow with seven children. A further annual allowance of £109 was authorised until the eldest child reaches 14. Legal representatives of deceased contributors were refunded £61 13s 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Railway Superannuation Board
Rahices Ir
Invasion fears and British resolve a century ago
Harold E. B. Wheeler recalls 1805 Britain facing Napoleon with large forces ready for invasion. Militia and volunteers mobilized, fortifications built along the coast, and a national push supported by poets, caricaturists, and public debate as Britain prepared to defend the realm without conscription.
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George Tr
Addington
House of Commons
Charles James Fox
Cher
Robert Burns
Scott
Wordsworth
Napoleon
Europe
England
Price
Albion
France
Villeneuve
Channel
Lord Hawkesbury
Eyal
Hythe
Rye
Gilray
Isaac Cruickshank
Rowlandson
Woodward
Jack Sheppard
Pari Piligiaere
Pari Piligiaere and Pogtasters
Jaffa Buonaparte
Trafalgar Bay
Peninsula
Waterloo
Britain
Harold E. B. Wheeler
Daily Mail
Peps Handy to Fight Colds and Lung Troubles
A vintage advertisement extolls Peps as essential for all ages to prevent colds from turning into bronchitis or pneumonia. It promises swift relief for night coughs, croup, and bronchial issues, notes safety for children and the elderly, and urges travelers to keep Peps ready. The copy emphasizes solid tablet form, no opiates, and wide availability at chemists and stores.
Ashburton Trotting Club Holds Annual Meeting and Reports
The Ashburton Trotting Club met with strong turnout including country members. President H F Nicoll presided as the committee outlined a sound year 1908 09 with a substantial cash balance and increased stakes totaling 1400 pounds. New trotting track planned on the racecourse straight with completion aimed for December meetings. Election of officers announced with Nicoll as president and J H Bale as treasurer. lease for the new course runs to 1911 with potential renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Trotting Club
A. Fooks
H. F. Nicoll
Gates
Ashburton
Ashburton County Racing Club
Ashburton Golf Club
W. Pickles
Nicoll
J.H. Rule
H. }. Nicoll
T. Langley
K. I. Exnight
J. H. Bale
J Davison
M. Stitt
J- D. Stewart
W.anderson
W.B. Denshire
W. Bryant
J. Henestine
W. Hodgkins
BR. Qgurtis
A. Bray
Dangers of the X ray Misuse Warned by Dr Gordon Burdick
The American Journal of Clinical Medicine features Dr Gordon Burdick warning that careless handling of X rays causes serious harm. He notes injuries from exposure, radioactive effects, and medical misuse, while affirming X rays' value for diagnosis and select therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon ©. Burdick
American Journal of Clinical Medicine
Burdick
Young Maori Party outlines aims of fusion with European majority
In Wellington the Hon A I Nata presented the Young Maori Party's program. It seeks fusion with the European majority on a plane of mutual self respect while preserving Maori pride and identity through education health housing and moral reform. The party favors private native and state efforts, a bridging of European and Maori ideas, and Christian principles, while urging farming training and language preservation.
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Wllington
Dilly
Nata
Holiptr
New Zealand
Rmandi
Dominion
Polynesia
Ttig
Neate
Native Land Court
Neata
Pan British Defence A Canadian Navy Plan
London reports a Pall Mall Gazette attributed piece stating Canada will build a defensive naval force including five cruisers ten destroyers and ten torpedo boats in Britain dockyards. Ottawa opposes dreadnought contributions over fears of no real naval strength gain. Also Lords debate compulsory military training with bishops supporting the bill and Lord Lucas defending the current system.
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London
Pall Mall Gavelic
de Hon
L. P. Brodéir
Confdrerct
Ander
Suc
House of Lords
Exeter
Bath
Lord Roberts
Lord Lucas
Insurance Against Illness in Austria 1888 Mutual Aid Steps In
An 1888 Austrian bill established compulsory mutual aid for workers returning from illness. Employers and employees share premiums, with employers contributing 1.5 percent of weekly wages. Benefits include free medical care, 60 percent wage replacement for up to twenty weeks, and hospital costs up to four weeks. Dependents receive partial support if the patient is disabled or has dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Ilness
Engineering
Prague
Insurance Society
Lane's Emulsion praised for health benefits in New Zealand letters
Readers laud Lane's Emulsion for asthma bronchitis coughs and weak lungs with testimonials from Annie Hanagan Peter Bord and G McKeon. Ads claim it improves health strengthens bodies and boosts appetite. Sold priced 4/6 and 2/6 with letters sent to Lane Medicine Co. Qamaru NZ.
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Lane
New Zealand
Annie Hanagan
Dunedin
Peter Bord
Lovell
G. McKeon
Mornington
Lane’s
Lane Medicine Coy
Qamaru
N.Z- 43
Hunter Avoids Daring Hunts Amid Cold at Woods
Tye recounts avoiding dangerous hunts in Gengal and Zamhesi areas, listing tigers, lions, elephants, hippos, rhinos, and kangaroos. He admits fear of cold and says he prefers safer settings like Woods’ Peppy mint Cure when husting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Gengal
Zamhesi
Aingt
Terrible Adventure of a Frenchman
A French traveler named Corvan was driven from Dinard to sea and stranded on a nearly submerged islet between Jersey and the French coast. He endured three days without food or shelter, signaling boats with his shirt as chances of rescue faded, until a fleet of fishing boats spotted him and brought him aboard to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvan
Jersey
Dinard
Go-cart sale highlights latest patterns and shades
R. BD, John Stone presents a display of Wifken Go-carts in stock with the newest finishes. Inspection invited as buyers choose from a beautiful Hider down Guilt design and varied patterns for every purchaser.
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Johnstone
Wilson
P.O
Chanticleer
Christchurch
A.and
P. Food .Co
Poultry Foods
Southland
Corn Poultry Food
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E. J. Hyde
Hurnett Street
Burnett Street
Edward VII
King
Jaly
Lipton’s
Teal. Watch
Buxton and Thomas
Canterbury Holler Flour
H. E. Bonnington
Kenna & Gamero A
Joe
Kenna & Cameron
Mail and Guardian Office
Cair
Swansons
Costumier and Mercer
Ashburton Loan and Invest
Ment Society
Bank OF Deposit
J. B. Christian
Nelson Morte's Co., Ltd
Thomas Young
Ulster Boot Shop
Tuma
George Davies
John Moore
Ftndertaker
East Street
Askfurton
Pelaphone 147
Alea Sammars and
Watmete
SR Ae
Mount Somers
THE
Glose Delivery Company OF
Tate
J H. Matheson
Hundas BY
Amy 'Lane
Market House
Kerr Bros
Montauk
Fletcher Bros
Pet Press Association
Nvasion
Young Maori Party
Dus Bross
Westport
Pelawmain East Greta Aberdare Newcastle Hetton
BAST
Sangata
Somers
Westport Nuts
Bkc
Havelock Street
J. Argyle
Chapman & Davis
Moresco
Fryff
Birnett Street
T. H. Andrill & CO
Tancred Street
Building Society
British New Zealand Meaty and Progquce Coy., Ltd
Walter Pickles
Ageni
Barzer
TIMES
Sullivan
Mandeane Harman
Burnet
Kennedy, &Elicitor
Burnett St
Ashburtonermanent - Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
Zealandia
Lrenmongars
Barningham & Cod., Ltd
George St
Knox Church
Ement
Burnside Cement
North Island
Burnside
Burnside Hydraulic Lime and Cement Co, Ltd
Reece- Bros
Bedford Row
Jowest
Perry, Uere & Kinnerney
Solicus
Timaru
Geraldine
G. J. Carson
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
L.C.M
Jorupils
Eny
E Rene
Academire
Manchester
BOS
Shearman Bros
Asheveton Drug Sompary Limited
Aber
Thos. Brown, Ltd
Hereford Street
Prige
A. M. Loasby
H. F. Stevens
Colombo St
T. Bullock
Aimne Street
Legmbhor Road
Graham's Road
Charles Street
Atsaus
T, Bullock
Speirs and
Temura
Corprisag
Spiers and Wilson
Peel Forest
Maronan
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Ithin
Dusredin
Dalgety
LTD
Canterbury and
Otago
Canterbury Co-Operative Egg, Poultry
LED
O. R., Wilson, and Co
Tuam Street
Christehn de
Welsbach
the. Welsbach
LIGHT
DA Vieteria
Weliifn
Podflshoe
Mathers
Thomas Hancox
Robert Bell
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