Beauchamp Voices Australian Prosperity Views on Land and Finance
Bank of New Zealand chairman Harold Beauchamp, returning from Australia, remarks on New South Wales and Victoria's prosperity driven by favorable seasons wool prices and mineral wealth. He notes land hunger seeks closer settlement freehold terms and predicts a potential graduated land tax. mortgage rates in Australia appear cheaper than in New Zealand, with ample money for legitimate enterprise.
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Harold Beauchamp
Bank of New Zealand
Hobart
Beauchamp
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Commonwealth
New South, Wales
New’ South Wales
Mr Beauchamp
Newouth Wales
New Zealand
Wellington Post
In the Dawn of Aerial Warfare A Dominion Summary
A July Dominion reprint discusses the birth of heavy flight across the English Channel by monoplane pilots like Latham and Bleriot. It weighs the monoplane versus biplane, notes safety and stability issues, and argues invasion by air is impractical. outlines roles for aerial forces in warfare and landing hazards.
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British Channel
Prince Bolctoft
English Channel
Daily Mail
Wrights
Farman
Delagrange
Santos Dumont
Hubert Latham
Latham
M. Louis Bichiot
Chalons
The
Times
Hiram Maxim
Germany
England
Serge de Belotoff
Prince de Selotoff
Water Power Regulations Debate At Hokitika Meeting
Local bodies in Hokitika considered water power regulations at a meeting called by the County Chairman. Rimu Miners Association urged action, but representatives did not favor petitioning Parliament now. The motion, led by Kumara and seconded by Tross, resolved that government demands for a deposit were unreasonable. It stated alluvial gold mining differs from other industries, and water power for pumping should be granted free for alluvial ventures to aid high terrace schemes.
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Hokitika
Rimu Miners’ Association
Kumara
Tross
Racing Conference Report Sees No Increase in Totalisator Meetings
A committee for the Racing Conference reports that totalisator clubs did not increase meetings, but racing days rose from 222 to 237 between 1898-9 and 1902-3, with a further five days since. It notes rising unregistered meetings and urges Metropolitan clubs to curb irregular racing, while lamenting over racing as a social issue and betting drives revenue.
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Racing Conference
New Zealand
Nhot
The
New Zealand Times
George Chifard
Dominion
Betling
Gambeling
Dea
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promote Regular Bowel Action
An 19th century medical pitch extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a mild laxative to relieve costiveness within 24 hours. It claims women are often offenders and warns that habitual constipation causes ailments and suffering, urging mothers to instill regular habits in children. The testimonial mentions Mrs Mary Hands of Chaucer read Napier praising the remedy as safe, effective, and essential in the home.
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Morse
Mary Hands
Chaucer
Napier
Marge
NSW Sheep Population and Wool Exports in 1891 and 1907
NSW Agriculture Minister notes 1891 sheep total of 61 750 000, current 44 500 000 with 41 000 000 merinos. Merino share up from 2% to 8%. Frozen meat exports rose from £101 828 in 1891 to £737 445 in 1907, then £568 000 last year. Wool output climbed from £10 250 000 for 354 million lb to over £27 000 000 for 367 million lb in 1907. this year’s value held steady despite smaller flocks. Flocks shrink but value rises 31% to £8 million. Small holdings grow to 23 780. big breeders remain vital. Treasurer Mr Waddell cites wheat price gains and a £460,000 credit balance.
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New South Wales
Waddell
Cannibalism theory sparks vegans and doctors clash
Dr F Gowland Hopkins claims cannibals eat the right stuff in a Royal Institution address. Eustace Miles denounces the idea as ridiculous, noting the body contains waste products and needs exercise. Miles quips cannibals may chase victims for exercise while debating if human proteid could ever suit man. Melbourne Age excerpt.
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F.gowland Hopkins
Royal Institution
Melbourne Age
Mrs Sarah McBurney Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs Sarah McBurney of Unner Hutt New Zealand endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for children’s coughs after a long trial with no bad effects. She notes Java has used it for years and approves it. she recommends it to friends. Available from all chemists and storekeepers.
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Sarah McBurney
Unner Hutt
N.Z
Chamberlain
Java
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Pyne New Zealand Shipping Company
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Tate
London
Ate
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Teneriffe
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Tarakine
Loa
Welog
Katroura
Auckiend
Tongarirg
Faparoa
BRET
Ruapeli
Rimwake
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Athenia
Corinth
Arawa
Rons
Wellington
Eysutinetos Ney
Dee
tAlso
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company , Ltd
Rpue Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company
Islington Fertlers
Islington
Slington
Ielington
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Shcade
Ashburton
Government, “Department
Fuet Me
Me Depareent
Noune
Ahi
Solman
Iill
Manchester Bros
Ballantyne’s Correspondence Department
J. Ballantyne
Christchurch
Barningham &90., Ltd
George Streey
Punedin
Knox Church
Underwood
Gestituir Rotary
Edison
Excelsior
Adams and Kig, Ltd
Hereford Street
Jones “and Sons
High Street
Henry Patents
Huches
Robinson
Aker Eves
Newman's Livery
Somerset
Qaddee
Contry
J. Newman
Beath
Allike
Timothy and Trefoil
Egersfoot
TEM iI
Tancrad Street
Bleriot
Baden-Powell
M. Bleriot
M. Louis Bleriot
Issy-les-Moulineaux
Aero Club of France
Motor Headlight
Issy
Channel
Messrs Ruinart Pere
Raat Ta
Hiram
Wright Brothers
Ho Sane Arrayent
N.B
Water Power Regulations
LY Startling Price
Clean Sweep Sale
East Street
Saunders
Big
Boot Importer
Tancred St. Ashburton
Eastside
Bill & GO
Tangred Street
Arcade
Building Society
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