State Coal Mines Dept reports demand outstrips supply
The annual report to Parliament notes high coal demand with limited supply and urges gradual development. Soft coal exists at Seddonville while first class coal is accessible. briquet works now finished may boost future output. Population affects depot openings and distribution plans. Point Elizabeth mine faces port blockages hindering output and earnings. Net profits for the year totalled £8460.
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State Coal Mines Department
Seddonville
Mr.Bishon
Point Eizabeth
Toal
Doctors and Friendly Societies Dispute Medial Benefits
In Dunedin the Otago branch of the British Medical Association and friendly societies clash over admitting well to do members into lodges. The Medical Association agrees to lodge membership without medical benefits for such members while opposing contract medical practice for affluent members. The debate centers on balancing gratuities, contract practice, and fair access to care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otago
British Medical Association
Carnegie
The
Medical Association
Lodge Metahars
Dunedin Ay
Melbourne Mint Robbery Exposed Key Theft and Safe Larceny
A June 12 robbery at Temperance Flats in Melbourne saw £150 in gold and silver stolen from a safe used by the Order of Rechabites. With two keys and no forced entry, trustees and an accountant Trederick Watson were implicated after a missing drawer key and a forged duplicate key surfaced. Watson confessed to taking the funds, claiming family illness prompted the act, aided by a helper who made the duplicate key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Temperance Flats
Melbourne
Order of Rechabites
Trederick Watson
Watson
Ite
Japan and State Socialism in Iron and Steel
Mr Chiozza Moncey describes Japan's government funded iron and steel works after 1.06 million pounds spent over four years and 0.8 million pounds on Wakamitsu Harbour. The venture employs 7000 workers, yields 90 thousand tons yearly, and aims to improve worker housing and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gondon Daily News
Chiozza Moncey
M.P
Europe
America
Wakamitsu
Mr Money
Not So Rosy 45S Painted on New Zealand
A reader rebuts a previous NZ letter, noting inflated prices and manipulation in potato sales, and contrasting government ads with harsh realities. The writer cites high land costs, scarce sections, and elevated death-by-own-action rates, arguing New Zealand is not unique in its flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
A. R. Hardy
Otago
Canada
Frank T. Bullen
Gore
Chicago
Robert Turnbull
Scotsman
Japan's Oilfields and the Standard Oil Exit
The Standard Oil Company withdraws from the Echigo oilfields after investing ten million yen, selling its plant and wells to Nippon Oil for one million seven hundred fifty thousand yen. Japanese firms continue to import American oil in bulk, sparking renewed competition despite the exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Behigo
Oingo Times
Yokohama
Japan
America
Batoum
Jorneo
Court of
Tokio
Edwin Dun
Mammoth American Corporation
Echigo
Nippon Oil Company
International
Zam-Buk Balm touted for chaps and cold sores
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk Balm as a remedy for chapped hands, cold sores, and many ailments. It includes testimonials from Mer J. WT. Reed of Marrickville praising its healing powers and claims of relief for sore knuckles, winter irritation, and nasal cold in children, with pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer J. WT. Reed
Elewwrera Ond
Marrickville
Ladies Failor-made Costumes Take Season Lead In Ashburton
Craighead and Berryman showcase the New Ealapoi Dress and Jacket Tweeds praised for colour and pattern winning a Gold Medal. Jos. Mellor's Boot Store displays a premier line of Boots Shoes and Slippers with reliable prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craighead
Berryman
Craighead and Perrymen
Jos. Mellor
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NEW Zealand Sing Company
Royal Mail
London
Monte Video
Tonarifie
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Claytons
Tongariro
Papauni
Turakina
Paparoa
Ruapebu
Wellington
Friedlander Bros
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Ltd
Lonser Don
Ab Monte Video
Tonoriffe
Toni
Comlander
Anning
Well
Maxwell Well
Carter
Welln
Koempsa Well
David Well
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Premier
Whalth Test Colonial Company
pezrNaton Fertilzers
Islington
FES
Ballantyne
Balllantyne
H. ©. Barrett
Hall
East Street
N.B
Miss Coombes
Kaye & Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Offich
Arcade
Ashpurton
Joen Moore
Undertaker
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Cepilla
Ghantiete
Rale- Dresaers
Johnston & Barnes
Featherston Street
Keen
Rta
Keller
Hereford
Christchurch
Lane
Tniola
Messrs Kerr Reos
Burnett Streat
Huxton
Thomas
Triangle
McIntyr
State Coal
Doctors and Friendly Societies
Choice
Pedeigor
T. H. Andriil & Co
Tancred Street
Beath
Cashel Street
Arbitration Court Award
Court of Arbitration
Melville
Norfolk
Bast. Sure
Ats
el T. Young
Cooper
Royal English
Coopers
Wander Bros. Upd
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