Parliament Debates Cost of Living Measures and Bills
Wellington July 28 Parliament discussed alleviating the heavy cost of living for married workers especially with families. A Kaikohu County Bill received first reading and the Incorporated Societies Bill advanced with minor amendments. An Imprest Supply Bill passed through all stages. The council adjourned at 11.35 p.m.
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Wellington
J. Barr
Pattenthood
Kaikohu
Incorporated Societies
New Zealand House Debates Dairy Rules and Education Bills
Wellington House debates dairy regulations delays and select committee aim. First readings include Christchurch Drainage Board Repowering and Manukau Harbour Control Bills. Imprest Supply No 2 passes after long discussion. Education Act Amendment and other bills advance. Coroners Act Amendment approved.
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Christchurch Drainage Board
Mr Davey
Manukau Harbour
Mr Kidd
Multiple New Zealand Accidents and Inquests Reported
Chronicle of July incidents across cities including Auckland Napier Ristchurch Dunedin and Methven detailing a van collision with three horses injuries to a woman a motor car crash with brain concussion broken leg hospital admission in Opawa school injury and two inquests finding death from cold starvation and acute phthisis with separate injuries to Mrs Hepburn and a man named Leon James providing local public notices on mishaps and fatalities.
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Napier
Mermin
Mair
Ippedeamont
Ristchurch
Minhur
Opawa
Dunedin
Mary Ann Hollis
Johnston
Hepburn
A. Hepburn
Cairnbrae
Leon James
West Coast Coach Accident Near Otira
Christchurch July 28 passengers on the Otira bound West Coast coach had a thrilling fright when a horse's swingle tree broke and the driver was thrown from the box. He fell between the polers, could not regain his seat, and the leading horses broke free. One leader then fell, the coach halted, others stopped. Five passengers aboard escaped unharmed. the incident could have worsened about 20 yards farther on.
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Christchurch
Otira
Football holiday in Mayfield with schoolboy and club matches
Mayfield residents held a holiday Saturday afternoon at James Dellow’s ground. Mount Somers schoolboys lost 1-0 to Mayfield school in the opening match. A second game between Mayfield Club and Westerfield ended level 1-1 after a strong contest. Referees were Mr Wood. Southern Cross Football Club players treated for Methven match lineup. Ashburton Football Club lineup announced for a meeting with Rest of Southern Cross lak tomorrow.
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Mayfield
James Dellow
Mount Somers
Mayfield School
Mr Wood
Mount ‘Somers
Mayfeld
Westerfield
Farmers Union Conference Resolves on Public Works and Land Policy
The Farmers Union Conference in Wellington on July 29 passed resolutions urging the government to end daily wage and cooperative public works in favor of a contract system with bids over 100 pounds and public tendering for contracts. It called for rapid, systematic individualisation of Native lands and a broader reform of road funding and bush land management. It also urged a closer audit of road loading spending and a remedy for dangerous tail race crossings across New Zealand.
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Wellington
Lands Department
Colonial Council
Union
Roads Department
Farmers’ Union, Conference
New Zeaand
Ashburton Ploughing Match Planned by Farmers
Mr Thomas Taylor proposed a district ploughing match welcomed by the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. A committee led by Taylor has prepared a prize list drawing wide interest. Special prizes include amounts for best finish and handling, with many smaller awards for harness and youth achievements. Refreshments will be provided on the grounds.
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Thomas Taylor
Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Taylor
Christian
Christchurch
Winter Snow Fells Across Bush Districts
Snow covered the ground about an inch in the bush districts last night with heavier falls in the back country. The article notes a mantle of snow down to Valetta and mentions substantial accumulation in the back country.
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Valetta
Ashburton Mayor Seeks Government Work for Unemployed
On Saturday last Mayor H. Davis of Ashburton sent an urgent telegram to Sir Joseph Ward requesting government works employment for several unemployed men. The Premier has largely ignored the appeal, possibly due to parliamentary business or indifference to Ashburton's concerns, despite the town being as deserving as Wellington or Bluff. The mayor deserves more courtesy from the government in this matter.
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H. Davis
Ashburton
Joseph Ward
Perhans
Wellington
Wool and commodity price roundup from Australian markets
Wool crossbreds steady at London sales. Quotations from Sydney Melbourne Adelaide lists wheat flour oats barley maize potatoes onions butter and bacon with prices in shillings pounds and pence. Prices show regional variation across Australian markets and dates from July 28 to July 29.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Tasmanian
Victorian
Melbourne
Adelaide
South Australia Loan Sees City Split On Terms
Adelaide reports a government loan dispute as the Agent General questions terms. Officials say a three million issue for 30 years faced delays and Lloyds withdrew after terms went public, prompting a parliamentary inquiry.
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London
Financial News
South Australia
Christchurch Doctor Arrested in Affiliation Case
In Christchurch on July 29 Dr John Pearson was arrested after evidence in an affiliation case. He appeared before Mr W G Day S M and was charged with using an instrument on a female and remanded until Friday. Bail set at £200 with two sureties of £100 each.
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Christchurch
John Pearson
W. G. Day
S.M
Alcorns to Receive Wesleyan Church Address
The Wesleyan Methodist Church will present 3i and Mrs Robert Alcorn with an illuminated address on August 6 to mark their 27 years of residence. The text thanks them for respected service, hospitality, and faithful work for Ashburton Methodist Church, signed by H B Bellhouse, H M Tones, Charles Dixon, W H Collins, G W Andrews and J B Purchace.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Robert Alcorn
Ashburton Methodist Church
H. BE. Bellhouse
H. Af. Tones
Charles Dixon
W. H. Collins
G. W. Andrews
J. B. Purchace
Fire Brigade Bazaar Opens At Oddfellows Hall Tomorrow
Public urged to attend the Fire Brigade bazaar at Oddfellows Hall opening tomorrow afternoon. A parade from Kermode Street to the hall leads the event with local bands. The hall will display numerous wares and a lively musical program overseen by Mrs Donald McLean Mrs Bach and the Butterfly Dancers. Early arrival advised to avoid disappointment as admission is expected to be crowded.
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Fire Brigade
Oddfellows
Fran Kermode
Donald McLean
Bach
Curtis
Darktown Fire Brigade
Ore & the Oddfellows
Mus. Bac
New Zealand's Financial Arrangements Questioned
The Premier stated New Zealand is financially secure with arrangements made for the foreseeable future. He cited £800,000 in reserve securities and the ability to obtain funds quickly without market reliance, in response to questions about the South Australian loan transaction.
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London
The
Standard
the Times
Australia
Lloyd’s Bank
Wellington
New Zealand
Wellington Bakers Strike Sweeps Local Jobs
Wellington July 29 About sixty men are now on the bakers strike pay sheet with cash distributions totaling about £100 a week.
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Willington
Bakers
SMITH'S GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT ASHBURTON
AT G F SMITH'S Ready Money Draper and Clothier announces a stock sale with blankets rugs quilts silk ribbons ladies night dresses and various small items. Prices shown include White English blankets 18s 11d to 15s 11d White Colonial blankets 18s 6d to 25s Warm rugs from 5s 11d Down quilts 18d to 52s 6d Wadded quilts 11d to 21s plus apparel and accessories like fur necklets muffs motor scarfs ribbed hose and woolen goods. Sale held in Hast Street Ashburton and applications directed to J B Christian secretary Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association.
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G. F. Smith
F. Smith
Ready Money Draperoo and Clothier
Hast Street
Ashburton
Pritchard Bea
Green Island Mine Dispute Set for Wednesday Arbitration
The Arbitration Court will hear the Green Island mine dispute next Wednesday after failure of owners and miners to settle. Additional conferences are planned, and the court may hear remaining cases if no agreement is reached.
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Dunedin
Green Island
Arbitration Court
New Zealand Shipping Company's 5.8 Papanu Reaches Montevideo
The 5.8 Papanu of the New Zealand Shipping Company arrived at Montevideo at 6 a.m. on July 28.
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New Zealand Shipping Company
Papanu
Monte Video
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Witty
Tzard
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Taumeranui
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Pyne and
Leeston Sale
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Darling
N.B
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H. Matson & Co
Graes
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H. Watson
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Jenkins
Frm
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Bazaar
Oddfellows’ Hall
Mia A. Curtis
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Kermode Street
Mdmes
Linay and
Paddon
Mrs Stock
Renina Pond LD
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Dor
Reward
C. Doherty
Tinwald
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Triangle
Ye Band of Hope
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Tucker's Yards
Tancred Street
Thomas Ashburton
Ilver-Wyandottes
R. D. Johnston
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W. Scott
Academy
Casselle
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R. BD. Johnston
Burnett Street
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Laos
Sercy
Myer's
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M Shell
Turner
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Ri New
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Aleo-G.b.d
O.L
B. B
Loswe and Co
Lampe
B. D. Johnston
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombo Street
Cnmoee
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J. B. Christian
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastorm Association
Mitchell and Turtler
Zealandia
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Hanks
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Henry Stephenson
Culverden
Laghmor
Laghmor Road
Carter’s Terrace
Wnward
Havelock Street
Norwich Buren Fire Assurance Society
Colonial Mutual Life Society
Austigneer
Cookham
Boots
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V. J. Moore
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Spanis
Japan
Jordan
Aulsebrook
van Houten
Bournville
Fry
Bensdorp
Rowntred
Colony
Oa. On
Brown and Co
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Juno
Havelock
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Fabeoe
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Singer's Eye
Fairfield
Tsem
Towa
Suburbs
Aia Dts
Yours
Chapman & Davis
Yates & CO
Messrs Yates and Co
Fortest Noties
Ceier Parsiey
Tlower
Yates and Co
Atly To
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the Reliable Grocers
Saunders’ Buildings
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