Acclimatisation Society Opens Conference At Wellington
The annual conference opened in Wellington with talks on acquiring Kapiti Island as a bird sanctuary and expanding scenic reserves. Officers were elected led by President L Tripp and Vice President C A Fitzray. A proposed clause granting deer stalkers access to hill country leases was defeated after debate.
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Wellington
Trop
Kapiti Island
L. Tripp
C. A. Iitzray
L. G. Reid
Vor Stiermer
Messia
W. Peyton
Auckland
J. A. Jones
Stratford
W. Symes
Taranaki
BE. N. Leffeton
Wangabui
A. F. Lowe
W. Pollard
Marlborough
Br. Moorehouse
Canterbury
R. Chisholi
BR. Forrest
Otago
John Motherford
South Abbey
Fh Woldwick
Southand
New Zealand
Deer Country
Cox
Ashburton
Commissioner of Crown Lands
L. GO. BH
Tripp
Kea Lecture Highlights New Zealand’s Notorious Parrot
G R Marriner curator of the Wanganui Public Museum spoke on the kea at a Monday talk. He outlined the bird’s alpine home near the southern Alps and its curious, powerful beak. He described its changing diet from honey to sheep flesh and noted attempts to exterminate it amid government bounties and dangerous hunting.
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G. RB. Marriner
Wanganui Public Museum
Meas
New Zealand
Marriner
Alps
Henry Campbell
Marviner
Runholdarg
Family liniment Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised
A New Zealand excerpt reports Mr J Marwick recommending Chamberlain's Pain Balm after his child suffered burns. He says it relieved pain quickly and left no scars and notes ongoing use for headaches toothache and rheumatism with reliable relief. Sold by chemists and stores.
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Marwick, Grey Sr
Shortland
Thames
N.Z
Hanson and Co
Chamberlain
Subject to Slight Correction in Financial Figures
A brief note states minor adjustments to two monetary amounts, £105,703 and £740,105, indicating small corrections to previously reported figures. The source provides no additional context about the transaction, date, or parties involved.
Arbitration Court concludes sittings in Christchurch
The Arbitration Court in Christchurch ends its sittings and will hold hearings in Ashburton and Timesiu on timber yard disputes and enforcement and compensation cases. The president Justice Sim delivers judgment in a compensation case involving a quarry worker who twisted his knee loading a drag in 1908, but the claimant failed to prove the old trouble worsened. The respondent is awarded £10 105 costs and witness disbursements to be fixed.
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Christchurch
Arbitration Court
Ashburton
Timesiu
Justice Sim
Collins
Andrews
P. Andrews
Wellington Bakers Strike Tightens Pressure on Employers
Wellington July 14. The Strike Committee leads the bakers' action as two smaller unions fundraise 75 pounds for the cause. The committee expects to reach 500 pounds within two weeks with help from other districts while the Master Bakers' Association stays confident.
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Wellington
Arbitration Court
Post
Master Bakers’ Association
Otago Board Won't Back Auckland Tech Grant Protest
The Otago Education Board refused to back Auckland's protest against a capitation grant cut for technical schools, citing heavy needs for maintaining primary education and overall funding pressures.
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Dunedin
Otago Education Board
Auckland
Steamer Moa Runs Ashore North of Channel
The steamer Moa lies stranded on a sandy beach north of the channel after multiple failed attempts to refloat it. A heavy sea wrecked gear last night as efforts seemed to succeed, forcing jettison of part of the coal cargo. No danger is reported.
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Wanganus
Moa
Court of Appeal Orders New Trial in Rex v McCluskey
The Court of Appeal orders a new trial for Rex v McCluskey after a Christchurch rape conviction, ruling the verdict against the weight of evidence. The court adjourns to Monday as no other cases are ready.
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Wellington
Court of Appeal
Rex
Practical Experience Praises Dr Morse Indian Root Pills
An advertisement testimonial from Mr Rose of North Sydney claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills cured his long illness and improved digestion, kidney function, and blood purification. The piece touts the pills as a universal female remedy aiding health, appetite, and vitality with patients speaking from neighbors and friends.
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DR. Morse
Rosenoare
Lane Cove Road
North Sydney
Iis KR
Abbey Opportunity Declines Pave Project Value
The fragment notes questionably states that Abbey did not pursue paves and that the ceapon is worth the money paid. No clear dates or entities are provided.
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Abbey
Pure Foods Tea Pack strengthens flavor at home
Advertisement notes Lovers of Pure Foods use At Home Tea and claim the quality and strength of the tea leaves are retained by airtight packing. Manchester Bros. are sole agents.
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WV Ae Uals
Rome
Ty Leary
Manchester Bros
Manchester
The Vaccination Act Debate at Christchurch
In Christchurch July 15 a discussion on the Vaccination Act arose as Mr W G Day argued the law compels magistrates to order vaccination if parents attend, but fines parents if they do not appear. He called the statute absurd and urged an amendment as Mr L Williams noted magistrates can fine up to 40s and parents may resist weekly.
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Christchurch
W. G. Day
L. ©. Williams
Day
Williams
Spacink
Arbitration Court resumes hearing farm labourers dispute
The Arbitration Court in Canterbury resumed closing addresses led by Mr Justice Sim. Thorn argued for a 25s to 27s 6d weekly wage for ploughmen, while the court weighed the impact of raises on 10,000 workers and harvest wages. The union pressed for a harvest wage framework with a possible bonus, and testimony covered shepherds, musterers, and sheep owners in Canterbury.
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Arbitration Court
Christchurch
Justice Sim
Thorn
Mr Thorn
Lambie
Jones
Guthrie
Gray
Anthony
Philpott
Sandeman
Thompson
John Scott
Borne
Davis
W. Scott
W. Thompson
Aclaird
Kennedy
Acland
Iapemealics
Ross
Chamber Urges Royal Commission on Timber Industry
The Wanganui Chamber of Commerce resolves to ask the Government to appoint a Royal Commission to report on New Zealand timber, focusing on Oregon pine imports. It also urges immediate construction of the branching railway to Raetihi and Ohakune on the Main Trunk line and completion of the Raetihi to Parapararan segment.
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Wanganui
Chamber of Commerce
Dominion
New Zealand
Ling
Raitihi
Ohakune
Raetihi
Parapara Rand
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