Christchurch Prohibitionists Denounce Misrepresentation on Prohibition Policy
A Christchurch Prohibitionists meeting protests newspapers for circulating misstatements about the party. They deny any pledge to back three fifths over absolute majority and urge proving claims of pledges. They insist on an absolute majority for all votes, rejecting minority rule and insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Prohibitionists
Prohibition Party
Mégilier
South Island
Superannuation Board Election Results
Wellington reports the Superannuation Board vote totals. Post and Telegraph winners are Huggins with 945 and McNickle with 784. For other departments, Allport 1001, Spence 976, Bishop 444, plus Adams 330 among listed candidates. Elected: Huggins and McNickle for Post and Telegraph, Allport Spence and Bishop for other departments.
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Wellington
Superannuation Board
Post and Telegraph Department
H. A
IK. Bennett
J. W. Kinniburgh
Smith
B. W. Watson
I. K. Dedastra
W. S. Waldie
H. C. Jones
A. H. Duff
Eb, Adams
Post and Telegraph
Huggins and
McNickle
Allport
Spenes
Bishop
Public meeting urges higher timber duty to curb import flood
A large gathering unanimously urged the government to protect the timber and sawmilling industry by raising the duty on American soft woods now flooding New Zealand markets. A deputation will meet officials in Wellington, carrying a telegram from Hon. J A Millar noting prior orders and current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Oregon
Borough Meeting Explains Levy Increases 1905
Ashburton Guardian reports a Borough Council meeting clarifying that extra funds in the 1905 rate were allocated to loss of hotel licenses 2d, interest and sinking fund 4d, and overdraft reduction 6d. Mayor notes long rate history and need to cover loan interest with revenue. 10 miles of asphalting require ongoing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Guardian
Willis
American Fleet Coal Shipment Sought Tariff Relief
Auckland July 21 A US Consul General letter to the Auckland Harbour Board reports the Navy Department has ordered about 30 000 tons of coal for the US battleship fleet to be discharged directly into ships. The consul asks whether port charges pilotage and related costs could be remitted since coal is duty free in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
W. A. Prickett
United States of America
Auckland Harbour Board
United States
Navy Department
New Zealand
Religious Instruction In School Limited By Board
At a School Committee meeting permission was given for Local Ministers Association to teach religious instruction from 9 to 9 30 a m each Wednesday. The Education Board chairman has issued instructions that effectively veto the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Ministers’ Association
Education Board
WanganuI Collegiate School Names New Headmaster
WanganuI Collegi ate School announces the retirement of Walter Empson after twenty one years and the appointment of Rev J L Dove MA as his successor. Dove will assume duties at Easter next year.
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Wanganui
Walter Empson
J. L. Dove
Empson
Electrical Reticulation Plan Approved for Gore Town
Gore Borough Council accepts engineer Ackland's plan for a fresh electrical reticulation after ratepayers blocked a loan. The specifications will be submitted to the department and tenders will be called for the work.
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Gore
Ackland
Norwich Union Tire Insurance absorbs Norwich and London Accident Company
Wellington reports that Norwich Union Tire Insurance has taken over the Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association. Both firms have long friendly ties of fifty years. Under the new plan the accident business will stay run from Norwich and London offices with current directors managers and officials retained at all branches.
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Wellington
Norwich Union Tire Insurance Company
Norwich and
London Accident “Insurance Association
Norwich
London
Sawmillers of Dominion Plan Duty Action in Wellington
Conference of sawmillers representing 150 mills in Wellington resolves a deputation will interview the Prime Minister and the Minister of Customs to press for higher import duties on Oregon pine and other foreign timber used in building, as a response to large timber imports impacting local mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Dominion
Backyard Minds at Knox Church Urges Maori Mission Support
Reverend W Hewitson of Knox Church Dunedin urges parishioners to back the Maori mission through a birthday offering scheme. He laments parochial minds and calls for action beyond local valleys, stressing duty via religion education and industry to aid the Maori people and counter conquest.
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W. Hewitson
Knox Church
Dunedin
Presbyterian Church
Pigeon Shooting Championship Held at Willington
New Zealand participants competed in the pigeon shooting championship at Willington on July 22 with D Fraser winning the event and Balfour taking second place while Lecombe finished third.
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Willington
New Zealand
D. “Fraser
Balfour
Lecombe
Coursing Meet Records High Entries In Invercargill
The Southland Coursing Club met in Invercargill with heavy rain overnight and morning, yet record entries and attendance. Maiden Stakes with 64 dogs led by Monarch's Jewels and many winners listed, plus a Southland Cup ongoing with several matches, finals and supplementary stake to be run tomorrow.
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Invercargill
Southland Coursing Club
New Zealand
Monarch’s Jewels
Legislator
Royal Signal
Clorine
Sorcery
Bower
Goodshot
Investigate
Tiddlewink
Kurunui
Rose of Killarney
Pea-rifle
Backslider
Joe Nathan
Blue Moon
Stirting Lase
Orderly
Miss Bayle
Allover
St Patrick
Miss Prue
Farley Grove
Kathleen
Merry “Lass
Wee “McGregor
Helipso
Rose Casey
May Bennett
Adventure
Turk
Merry May
Paddy the Pointer
Red Flag
Diffident
Captive
Master Mints
Nana
Graball
Bhrébell
Pawa
Lash Cent
Cross Laka
Red Lap
Frauleen
Reform
Geordie
Dipton
Merry Maid
Merry
Lass
Melirse
Peddy
Pointer
Master Minte
Grabail
Cress Lake
Merrimisid
Woolf
Popatuna
Kileco
Flag Signel
Braddon
Luck
Rumernie
Tiret
Kilroy
Malcolme
Royalist
Havelock
Dunn
Pride
Thoughtful
Lady Field
Bobsie
Keepsake
Agrapuna
Oueensberry
Mother Mageree
Hinemoa Lands Stores on Host Island Amid Landslips
The Hinemoa successfully landed stores on Host Island near Gisborne after heavy landslips. Buildings and lighthouse are regarded safe despite thousands of tons of debris falling from both sides of the island.
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Gisborne
Hinemoa
Hawke's Bay Employers Support Industrial Arbitration Bill
Hawke's Bay Employers' Association committee reports general support for the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill as amended by the Employers' Federation. It opposes Canterbury's proposal to rely solely on a public conciliator. The committee says the act offers a genuine effort to improve industrial conditions and prevent compulsory conciliation and arbitration from disappearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Hawke's Bay
Exchange chair denies block on prospecting in Auckland
Stock Exchange chairman Mr Battle rejected Mr Poland’s House allegations that the exchange blocks prospecting. He said there is nothing to stop men floating properties, but the exchange may refuse quotes when vendors demand high prices and cash goes to the vendor rather than development. He claimed no wild cat deals have been foisted on the public in the last four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
The
Stock Exchange
Battle
Poland
Exchange
Chambe rlain s Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Help
Mrs Sarah McBurney of Upper Hutt New Zealand endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best croup medicine for children after years of use with no negative effects. She recommends it to all and notes friends agree. Available from chemists and storekeepers.
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Sarah McBurney
Upper Hutt
N.Z
Chamberlain
Feilding civil action set for August 10 in Wellington
IMPORTANT CIVIL ACTION. FEILDING July 22 Barton v Bank of Australasia fixed for August 10 at Wellington Motor Cycles. F. N. motor cycles dominate in trials with first second and fourth places. R. D. Johnston is local agent for these motors.
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Feilding
Barton (of Feiding
Bank of Australasia
Wellington
Boots Freely Preserves Leather Ame
Boots, widely used leather care product, spreads smoothly to polish and preserve leather. The article notes quick action, even coverage, and lasting shine across various leather items. It emphasizes ease of use and protective qualities for everyday footwear.
Donns Backache Kidney Pills Promoted as Kidney Health Aid
An advertisement urges readers to heed backache signs as possible kidney trouble and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy. It cites a user from Ashburton claiming six boxes cured his backache and urges purchase from chemists or by post through Wester-Metieham Co. at 33 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
G. Pritchard
Ayndburst
Ashburton
Doan
Dean
Wester-Metieham Co
Pitt Strest
Sydney
Doan’s
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WEE New Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Stanmer
Rimateka
Tongarito
Turaking
Paparoa
Probabla i
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Bhaw, Savill and Albion C.C., Limited
Teneriff
Weasel
Aravwa
Kumara Mamai
Lunie
Wellingt
Ang
Jdugu F
Ucb
Callea
Rio de Janiora
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
E Premier
Wealthi“Est Colonial Company
Paidaip
Slington
Islington
Turnip
Prarningham “and
Government Insurance Department
Department H
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I Original Assurances, Cogeths
Bortles
Sterling
RAIL
His Majesty’s
Ristchurch
Ballan Tynes
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Henry
Hereford Street
Q. B. Fry
Newezealand
Felephona
Tiger
Hushand
Blenda
Taacred Street
VV. Ocarrole Tailor and Outfitter
Burnett Street
Asd Burton
Undertakers
Telephone
Cys
London Bridge
Swaltham
Greenwich
Mg and
Ct Jonds*“’ Sons Watchmakers and Jewellers
High Street
Newman's Livery Stables
Senind Somerset Hotel
Newmar
Manchester Bros
T. J. Mill & GO. Complete House Furnishers & Importers
Tancred Street
Next Building Society
Qince
Ashburton Borough
Conference OF Sawmillers
Gugper
Friedland Limited
East Island
Dr&pers
Zealandias
Astatalantas
Atalantas
Gates & GO
Delaine
Beath Ss
Robinson's Patent Groats
Coleman
Sovereigns Tui
Mitchell
Turner
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