Honesty the Best Policy Ends in Court and Regrets
A correspondent recounts a family motor trip led by Jerry the handyman. The youths ignore their father’s caution, heed Jerry’s advice, and attempt to dodge a sheep-accident via an appeal funded by Uncle Peter’s money. They lose in court, humiliate themselves, and learn honesty is best.
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Father
Jack
Bill
Jim
Jonnny
Jerry
Peter
Tus
Editor
Tommy
Shyyn
Uncle
Zam-Buk Healing Balm Endorsed For Wounds
A Collingwood woman testifies Zam-Buk Balm heals a leg wound that festered into blood poisoning. She details quick relief after application and recommends Zam-Buk for various skin and wound conditions. The ad urges buying from chemists and stores with prices listed.
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L. Kunkel
Langridge Street
Collingwood
Vic
Golf retailer opens new stock for coming season
R. 1D. Johnsteen announces two new stock lines for the coming golf season including clubs bags and balls from leading makers. The update signals expanded offerings and fresh inventory for players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 1D. Johnsteen
Reading
Ashburton Borough Council Fortnightly Meeting Proceedings
Ashburton Borough Council met with Mayor H Davis and councillors present. Reports covered street lighting plans and cost sharing with neighboring boards, an inquiry into temporary loans, licensing, building permits, disease case, rate setting at 1s 9d, and plans for a new electric lighting building. The Domain Board reviewed grounds work and thanked Dr Mullin for tree donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashurton
H. Davis
Stewart
Nicoll
0. Wood
W. Hillier
E. Burgess
YT Cibewn
J. Davison
Cr Ac Orr
Tinanch
Mona Square
Dobson Street
Cass Street
West Street
Kermoile Street
Ashburton Road
Wills Street
North Street
Burnett Street
Hampstead
Gr Nicoll
Wakanui Road
Victoria Street
D. Duncan
Christchurch
Cemetery Board Meeting Reports Cash Balance and Payments
The Cemetery Board meeting, attended by the sama gentle men with Ma Davis presiding, noted a bank credit balance of £365 14s 6d and £8 7s 6d received since the last meeting. Accounts totaling £20 8s 7d were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Board
Sama
Ma Davis
Bank
Auction Sale Of Iron Hammer Ganymede Vessel
The iron hamne Ganymede was offered at Christie auction today in Christchurch. Bids began at £1000 and reached £1200 before the vessel was withdrawn from sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchuach
Old Dame Uses Peppermint Cure For Child Coughing
A traditional household tale notes a well known dame who favored cottage shoes and strict upbringing. When a child coughed she treated it at once using Woods Peppermint Cure to quick effect.
Ashburton Water Loan Proposal Discussed by Council
At a council meeting the mayor reported the minimum loan for the water scheme is £98, with openness to other offers. The council will consider written proposals from J D Gebbe and inform Slater and Sons and Gobbo of decisions, while pursuing loans via the Un ion Bank and Crawford plans.
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Mgr J. D. Gebbe
Ashburton
Sinta
London
Counseil
Hillie
Gebbe
Wood
Cy Diviseh
Nicoll
Stewart
Dunedin
Simeo
Hoe Rovers
Open Council
Union Bank
Messrs Slater and Sons
Crawford
Gobbo
Navy value stressed at Rangiora gathering
Minister of Internal Affairs D Buddo urged farmers that control of the seas by the British Navy is crucial amid reports of German naval expansion. He contrasted taxation and sacrifices in Germany with the UK, urged defence unity, and warned that defeat of the fleet would threaten New Zealand’s economy and empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Rangiora
D. Buddo
Defence Conference
Germany
German Empire
Gerany
British Empire
Buddo
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
United Kingdom
School of Alleged Gamblers in Christchurch
Detectives Ward Gibson Livingstone and H P Kennedy raided a blind Christchurch street and found about a dozen young men playing a game of chance with cards and two up stakes. The group was arrested and prepared for prosecution.
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Christchurch
Ward
Gibson
Livingstone
H. P. Kennedy
Nanping
Far Chemis Chestum ots Words Great Beppertint Cuco
Fragmentary OCR text mentions chemical or coinage terms with unclear context. No identifiable people organizations or places are readable. The readable words suggest a garbled item rather than a coherent event.
New Zealand Flourmillers' Association appoints chairman
Christchurch May 31 The secretary of the New Zealand Flourmillers Association stated that Mr Henry Wood had been appointed chairman and that the withdrawal of Mr Evane and his firm would make no difference to the work of the Association, which would be continued as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
New Zealand Flourmillers’ Association
Sean
Henry Wood
Evane
Government economies cut several public publications
In Wellington on May 31 the Government announces cuts to operations. Miranelas will shift to cable repairing with a skeleton harbour crew. Several government publications will merge into a new comprehensive journal with G Bisset to edit the agricultural series and P Galvin to retire from the Mines Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Stainey
Miranelas
Mines Record
Insurac Recorder
Agricultural Departmental
G. Bisset
Agricultural
P. Galvin
The
Alleged Financial Irregularities Cast Shadow Over Christchurch
In Christchurch on May 381 Frederick Marshall manager of United Forges Coal Company is wanted for alleged financial irregularities. He is reported apprehended in Melbourne and a local detective is traveling to bring him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Frederick Marshall
United Forges’ Coal, Company
Melbourne
Canterbury College reelects LBJ Scott to NZ University Senate
At the Canterbury College Board of Governors meeting in Christchurch on May 21 Professor LB J Scott was re elected as the Board's representative on the New Zealand University Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Canterbury College Board of Governors
LB. J. Scott
New Zealand University
Conference planned for New Zealand hockey referees
In Wanganui on June 21 a gathering of hockey referees will discuss forming a New Zealand Hockey Referees Association. The meeting aims to unify refereeing standards and organize officiating across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
New Zealand
Hockey Referees’ Association
Rowing Offer For Wanganui Match In July
Whelch received a cablegram from Pearce offering to row in July on the Parramatta for 200 pounds a side with Whelch receiving 60 pounds for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganus
Whelch
Pearce
Parramatta
Purdy Named Acting Director General of Medicine Services
Colonel J R Purdy is appointed acting director general of medicine services with temporary rank of colonel in Wellington following the resignation of Surgeon General Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. R. Purdy
Medicine Services
Sherman
Ashburton Rugby Union Holds Meeting and Plans Week
The Ashburton Rugby Union held a full meeting led by Mr W G Roberts. Officials discussed pupil conduct at a Borough School match, warnings for unsportsmanlike behavior, and inquiries into a Christchurch visitor incident. Upcoming senior and junior fixtures were scheduled, referees appointed, and preparations for a match against Ellesmere in Christchurch were outlined.
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Ashburton Rugby Union
W. G. Roberts
H. J.chapman
F. Robillard
Canterbury
Ashburton
Christchurch
Christchurch Rugby Union
Roebilliard
Christemare
Tomuka
Temuka
Cassells
Southern Cross
Springburn
F. Pritchard
Ashburton v. High School
Borough A Vy
Borough B
Baird
Pye savings promote ready made suits undercutting tailors
An advertisement criticizes traditional credit tailors and promotes Pye offering ready made suits at lower prices. It claims superior cutting, modern production, no credit, and big savings with a wide Winter range. The copy lists multiple locations and a sales push to inspect and quote.
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Sui
Myo Add
Je Georgi Davies
the Arcade
Christhurgh
Wellneron
Aucklaid
Dunedin
Lavercarvill
Eatherston North
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F. G. Barker
Strange
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J. E. Thomas's
Manchester Bros
Buxton and
Kerr Gros
Shearman Bros
Ashburton Drug Company Limited
Nelson Moate & Co. Ltd
Moate & Co
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Morepork
Saveloys
Fletcher Bros
HE. Bornington
Llewellyn Owen
Mu, L.om
MUS
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John Charman
Ashburton Borough
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Whwnee
Monty
Br. Dawson
Australia
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Capon Bros
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Hillier
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NEW Zealand University Senate
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Somerset
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NEW Zealand Meat and Produce Gov., Ltd
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Lendid
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Ilendid
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Belt Road
Allenton
King Street
Church Street
Netherby
H.S. Fitter and Son
Smithfeld
Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd
H. E. Curtis
Mail and Guardian Office
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Lane
Gall
Arcady
J. B. Christian
Webber & Mercer
Motor Pow
R G
Tancred Street West
B.S.A
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New
Welsbagch. Light Company OF Australasia, '‘Ltd
Victoria’ Street
European Agency
William Wilson
Abchurch Lane
Annuaire
F. H. Choat and CO
FH Cheat& Co
Jones and Sons
High’ Street
Canterbury Co-Operative
Poultry “and Produce Company, Ltd
R. Wilson and. Co
Gervorat
Tuam Street
Christe
Wilson’s
PO “Sular
P.O
Chanticlear
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Food ‘Co
Fonds
Southland
Meat Co
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Genta
Liuting
Seack
Si -Saml, Ach & Sons
R.R.R
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Mai
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Kaite
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Cherséy
Rakaia
cnHur
Pairtan
Raa
Fadengton
Dromore
Dun Urmham
Cixpress Christehdire
Tinwald
Winslow
Mula
Geraldin
Tlhwald
Hinde
Timare
Greenstreet
TOR
Lington
United
Kingdom
Europe
R.D. ‘Dansey
Thamag” Cox
Penpeiatar Roha
Burnet Btrees
Ashburton Yee
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