City of White Palace exhibition dazzles London crowds
A visitor’s first impression of the Franco British Exhibition in London is one of awe at its scale and beauty. The complex covers 40 acres with 20 palaces, three village settlements, a vast stadium, and extensive gardens. Fire safety, water features, lighting, and labor are highlighted, with costs totaling many millions and an expected 30 million attendees paying at gates and for amenities.
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London
Prince of Wales
Court
Arena Avenue
Uintil
Uxbridge Road
Paris
Steele
London County Council
St. John
Court of Honours
Court of Honour
Australia
England
France
Irme Kiralfy
Marriages Made in Germany A Business Transaction
A serious critique by Dr Theodore Lessing of Gottingen University argues that high society treats marriage as a commerce. He portrays rich women as coveted assets whose unions reduce love to a financial deal, warning this “love market” harms the race and fosters misery for wealthy heiresses.
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Theodore Lessing
Gottingen University
Academian
Stock Exchange
CABLE MOWS FRENCH FLEET MANOEUVRES IN MEDITERRENE
London July 19 Renter's Paris correspondent reports Admiral Germinet halted the Mediterranean fleet maneuvers after Admiral Leport disobeyed the plan and evaded a surprise attack, avoiding defeat. Germines condemns the sentiment behind Leport's action. Brazius battleships: Rio de Janeiro July 20 Frail denies willing to sell battleships. Mortality in Rhodesian mines exceeds 500 per thousand per annum. Bicycle road race Sydney July 20 Summers of New Zealand wins 25 minute handicap in 138 mile Bathuret te Belingy race. Perth July 20 Beira steamer from Banbury to Montevideo refuels at port after boarding sea sweeps coal overboard.
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London
Renter
Paris
Germinet
Mediterranean
Lepord
Leport
Germines
Lepard
Brazius
Frazil
Capetown
Nyassaland
Sydney
Summers
New Zealand
Perth
Beira
Banbury
Monte Video
Timber trade slump hits Hokitika district mills
July 20 report from Hokitika notes fewer orders for timber, with only mills holding Australia white pine orders operating full time. Many workers are laid off and the district faces a serious employment crisis if the downturn continues. A meeting at Kumara supported higher Oregon pine duties, with similar meetings planned for Ross and here.
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Hokitika
Australia
Kumara
Ross
Farm Labourers Debate Arbitation Act Exclusion
In Willington July 20 the Farmers Union proposal to exclude farm labourers from the Arbitration Act met opposition at the Trades and Labour conference. Canterbury farm labourers union secretary Thorn praised unions, argued against exclusion, and supporters urged keeping the Act to aid country workers. The clause was adopted amid broader calls for equality and protest against ministers’ political comments.
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Willington
Farmers’ Union
Trades and Labour Conference
Thorn
Canterbury Farm Labourers’ Union
Dominion
Canterbury
Eare
Stribes
S. BE. Brown
J. A. Millar
D. Mclaren
Ministers of the Crown
Hick
Bronchial Coughs Take Woods Fee at Peppermint Cure
A brief item notes a fee charged at Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs. The fragment mentions a charge of 1s and 2s in old currency, indicating historical pricing details.
Maori Girls and Domestic Service Debate
In Wellington on July 20 the Maori Congress discussed Lady Stout’s letter urging that Maori girls not fit for professional roles be taken as domestic helps. The Congress supported domestic training to uplift the Maori race but opposed widespread employment of Maori girls as domestic servants among Europeans.
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Wellington
Maori Congress
Lady Stout
Cost of living in Dunedin raises household strain
The Dunedin piece notes rising prices for bread butter milk and other staples since 1894. Wages have not kept pace, forcing housewives to cut consumption or work more to cover basic necessities.
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Dunedin
Indiscriminate Gun Use Topic at Wellington Conference
Auckland delegates warned that rifles ruin opening day hunting as parties erect shelters before season. Disruptions to game from early setups, searing off birds, and wild ducks in Waikato prompted calls for regulations. Wanganui and Canterbury figures urged local societies handle contingencies. matter deferred to Colonial Secretary.
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Auckland
Wellington
Peyton
Waikato
Liffiton
Wanganui
Moorhouse
Canterbury
Zam-Buk Balm advertised for colds and skin care
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk Balm as a remedy for winter ailments including sore throat chest chills and colds. It claims quick circulation boost when applied to chest and back and recommends night time under blankets. Testimonials praise its benefits for children and for chapped hands and face with prices listed for small and large pots.
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J. H. Reed
Hlawarra Road
Marrickville
Sydney
Zam-Buk
BRBY Boot Polish Tin Return Coupon Notice
A brief notice notes the distribution and return of coupons for BRBY Boot Polish tins including the Sd fullaized Tin and Over Tea Tin. It indicates Enbe received the coupons during the last distribution period.
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Enbe
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Welington
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Lone
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Pwenm
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Oet
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His MajeSty's Mail
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Walt Street
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Hereford Street
Christchurch
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Robinson
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TES
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Greenwich
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Terang A Staal
Tenorsd Street
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Asugviun
Tancred Street
Newman's Livery Stables
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Hira
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Gugper
Friedlander Baus, Limited
Xozia
Manchester
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Ashbirton Guardian
Willis
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Emss
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Gyles
N.Z
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Lal Galy Wane
Cale Amo
Tae Goons
Eeichs
Ce Hay
Éibyds
Risbons
Sid ‘Yard
OADER
Beath
Robinson’s Patent Groats
Coleman
Baltry
Mitchell and Pures
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