Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Opens for Distressed Unemployed
In July 1880 relief kitchen at Cmrischurch opened to serve unemployed distress. Officers and workers fed none before eleven thirty. a boy brought a family with five children and nine weeks of unemployment. The mother asked for soup and bread. husband had found city work, meal was temporary relief. Meat and bread were provided. kitchen closed at noon. Brigadier notes real cases exist despite contending claims of widespread distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Farm and domestic labour urged by unions at Wellington
At the Farmers Union Conference in Wellington on July 23 Allan Bell of Hamilton urged the Colonial Conference to prompt government action to import an adequate farm and domestic labour supply. A Southland Union motion backed immigration of farm labourers from the United Kingdom. Supporters argued for relief from drudgery and better matching of workers to jobs. some questioned competence of entrants. Both motions were carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Farmers’ Union
Allan Bell
Hamilton
Auckland
New Zealand
Tie
G. W. Leadley
Ashburton
Plougman
Glasgow
Evans
Kaiapoi
J. G. Wilson
Rangitikei
Scotland
Wilson
Bell
Parliament returns list of current House members by first return date
A parliamentary return dated July 3 lists each present member of the House of Representatives with their first entry date, number of Parliaments served, and sessions attended. The roster includes multiple MPs such as A J Steward and W J Ward, with entries noting deceased status for some members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
W. J. Steward
Steward
W. J
Guinness
A.R
Parata
Tame
Carroll
James
Lawry
Frank
Ward
Joseph
Allen
Hall-Jones
Mackenzie
Thos
Hogg
Alex
Houston
R.M
Mills
C. H
Tanner
Wm. W
McGowan
Stevens
John
Flatman
F. B
Graham
McKenzie
Redk
Aseey
Millar
J. A
Fraser
Heke
Howe
Lang
Fo. W
McNab
Robert
Smith
Lewis
Charles
E.G
Bollard
Herries
Wm. H
Kaihau
Henare
Lethbridge
Symes
Walter
Baddo
David
Hall
McLachlan
Arnold
Jas. F
Colvin
Henry G
Field
Fowlads
George
Hanan
Hardy
al Ci
Lawrenson
Gen
Rhodes
St. H
Willard
T. M
Bennet
Sidey
Thos. K
Barclay
A. R
Hornsby
Remington
A. L
Rutherford
Witty George
Wood
Wm. T
Thomson
J. C
Kirkbride
Fisher
Dillon
Alfred
Poland
Hugh
Poole
Daisy Edwards Committed for Trial on Instrument Charge
In Dunedin Police Court Daisy Edwards was committed for trial on the charge of permitting an instrument to be used on her. The proceedings occurred this morning with the case moving toward courtroom adjudication.
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Dunedin
Daisy Edwards
Kaikorai Tram Co Raises 12000 Debentures in July
The Kaikorai Tram Company in Dunedin announces the successful flotation of locally 12000 pounds in five per cent debentures to redeem the prior six per cent issue. The July timing marks a refinancing of debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Kaikorai ‘Tram Company
Auckland Gas declares dividend and increases capital
At the half yearly meeting of the Auckland Gas Company in Auckland on July 29 the directors announced a dividend of 6d per cent and a resolution to raise capital to 500000 pounds by issuing 50000 new shares at five pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Auckland Gas Company
Range Workers Dispute At Arbitration Court
The Arbitration Court heard the range workers dispute with Mr Justice Lim stating wages should rise in Dunedin and Canterbury to be brought into line. He advised representatives from both sides to engage Canterbury officials to move toward uniform wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Arbitration Court
Justice Lim
Canterbury
New Zealand Parliament Debates Land Deals and Quackery Law
Wellington debates reveal alleged land sale irregularities involving the Government and Crown lands to T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co. Ltd. MPs call for a Lands Committee inquiry while other bills progress and licensing reform is rejected after heated discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Steward
Flatt Vailey
Mr Wilford
Gonville
Castleelis
Mr Hogan
Massey
Wellington Central
Mayr
Macdonald
Lands Committee
McNab
Noted warning on rat poison in business notices
The notice describes a hazardous rat poison claim three weeks after placement at a premises. It warns that even a single rat consuming the poison can contract a deadly infectious disease, potentially wiping out the rodent family.
Farmers Conference in Wellington Urges Land for Roads
The Farmers Conference in Wellington urged the Government to help local bodies seize land for necessary roads to native lands not yet provided by the Native Land Court. They backed voting by rate payers in local government and opposed extending parliamentary franchise for such bodies. They supported stricter enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Act and proposed using auctioneers license fees for hospital and charitable aid boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Farmers’ Conference
Native Land Court
Department
New Zealand
Dominion
South Island
Poverty Bay
New South Wales Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
New Zealand Farmers’ Union Conference
RB. McNab
Otago
Hockley
McNab
Ashburton Grug Company Limited Ara Agents
Virus related Ara agency involvement noted for Ashburton Grug Company Limited. Details unclear from fragment.
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Ara
Ashburton Resident Seeks Continued Support and Worldwide Furniture Service
The message thanks residents of Ashburton and District for liberal support and requests continuance. Communications by telephone or at W. Pickles West Street receive immediate attention. Furniture removal and goods forwarding to any part of the world via the N Z Express Company, with the speaker as local agent, under personal supervision in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
W. Pickles
West Street
N.Z.E Xpress Company
A. BK Field Accountant and Estate Agent Notice
An item titled A BK Field lists services as Field Accountant Land and Estate Agent with property and income pax compiled. It notes tradesmen and figures in books kept for firms and agents.
Neglected Colds and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The piece warns that neglecting a cold endangers child life and urges proper food ventilation and warm clothing. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe effective treatment preventing progression to pneumonia and cites its popularity and sales.
Influenza Blamed For Agony and Help From Remedy
An article stresses the severe physical and mental suffering caused by influenza and argues no one can grasp the pain without experiencing it. It claims all danger from influenza may be avoided by promptly using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ashburton appointees new agent amid retirement change
Clients of the above company and the public are notified that Mr A A Field has been appointed agent for Ashburton, vice Mr Alcorn, who resigns from the first March inst. due to retirement from business. Details of rates and conditions available from Mr A H Field, coal merchant, West Street, MoBS. Manning, Manager for Canterbury.
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Snowarsity
A A
Field
Ashburton
Alcorn
Fidelity Guarantee
Tiska
H. Field
Coal Marchant
Weat’ Street
Manning
Mantaer
Canterbury
Hopen
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Warned For Croup Prevention
The piece urges keeping Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at home to treat early symptoms of croup in infants and prevent fatalities. It warns that hoarseness and a croupy cough can be early signs and stresses prompt treatment before a physician is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Hoarseness and its cautions in voice health
A lay explanation notes hoarseness stems from mucus on the vocal cords. It warns mucus buildup can lead to disease and chronic issues. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helping clear mucus and strengthen vocal cords to prevent recurrence.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Severe Chest Cold
An advertisement describes Cory's cold as a chest infection with cough hoarseness pain throat and lungs mucus coughing blood chest tightness and breathing difficulty. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy soothes and heals the neglected cold when taken at first symptoms to avoid complications.
Pneumonia Warning and Prevention With Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The notice urges the elderly and those with weak lungs to guard against pneumonia, stating it often follows a cold or influenza. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a preventive measure when taken promptly, noting it may not cure but can prevent pneumonia if used in time.
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Westport Harbour Board
Colvin
Christchurchity Sanitation
GC. M. Gray
Mr Bil
William Steward
Mr Major
Izard
Ell
Public Accounts Committee
Hornsby
Rutherford
Flatman
Health Department
Hoi
Wilford
Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Declared Free From Poisons
Australian authorities declare Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the only cough medicine sold in Australasia as free from all Poisons marking a rare regulatory approval for consumer health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
Australasia
British Vice-Consul Warns NZ Dredge Workers Contracts
The British Vice-Consul at Punta Arenas reports to the New Zealand Governor that New Zealanders recruited as winchmen and dredgemasters are entering illegal contracts in Dunedin. Contracts lack proper legalisation in Chile, misstate hours and wages, leaving men unable to seek redress. Several workers are unpaid or stranded, and the issue could affect next season as Chilean lawyers mock the contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. McGowan
Presa Association
Punia
Arenas
Chili
New
New Zealand
Dunedin
Inc
Chilian Lawyera
C. A. Milward
Early arrival helps boy seek Peppermint Cure
A boy arrives at the schoolhouse as the master scolds him for lateness. He explains his early presence to fetch Woods Great Peppermint Cure, claimed to cure a cough and health issues.
Whooping Cough and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A short notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective treatment for whooping cough. It claims quick relief, mucus liquefaction, and reduced pneumonia risk, stating the medicine is safe for babies and adults and useful in epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted for Croup and Colds
A newspaper note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for mothers to keep on hand to ease coughs colds and croup in children. It claims quick care prevents pneumonia and that the product contains no opium and is officially declared free from poison. Sold everywhere for 1/6.
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Chamberlain
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Glimt
Joshua
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Cherry Nia
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Dahedin
T. Bullock
Bullock
Cox Street
Cameron
Aida
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Jones's Road
Santiders
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Schook
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Abermain Coal
Mousehold
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