County Centres in Cold Spell Prompt Rail and Coal Strain
After heavy rain a very cold period grips the district with a keen south westerl wind. By Friday 1 pm the shade temperature was 48 degrees. Railways have amended to the economy timetable improving access for Rakaia district students to Achburton Technical School for manual training. Coal shortages hit Rakaia with Kat tangata coal scarce, Westport coal unsuitable for southern stoves, forcing households to burn wood and ration coal use.
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Rakaia
Achburton
Kattangata
Westport
Wheat market quiet in Timaru with scarce stocks
Commercial Timaru reports no major activity on the wheat market this week aside from a 1000 sack sale of Tuscan at top price and a few small trades. Demand remains strong, especially from southern millers, as stocks are scarce, mostly held by mills. The Minister of Agriculture planned 1 000 000 bushels of Australian wheat to aid smaller millers, though results are uncertain. Ryegrass and oat prices firm amid space constraints. Seed potatoes in good demand. weather uncertainties cloud future crops.
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Timaru
Australia
New Zealand
Southland
Canterbury
Mt Somers Tram Left to Engineer as Repairs Cost
Ashburton County Council heard Mt Somers tramway lessees Messrs Blackburn and Smith request help for repairs after spending about £1000 since taking over. The council debated funding, noting £95 in hand from Peach Estate and considering a County siding at Hoath’s Cutting for Mr Bland’s coal venture.
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Bass
Messrs
Blackburn
Doherty
Baas
Blackburn and
Smith
Dr. Gallagher
Murdoch
Peach
Chorge Trath
Lill
The
Ming
Drummond
Cairns
G .A. Bland
Bland
Hoath’s
Arsene Lupin screening at His Majesty’s Theatre tonight
The gentleman crackeman stars in Arsene Lupin, a sensational London film full of thrills. Gerald Ames plays both the master cracksman and the Duke of Charmer, with Ma nora Thew as a gracious heroine, and the photography praised for seamless dual roles.
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Crackeman
Arsene Lupin
London
His Majesty’s
Gudard
Law and
Arsene
Guchard
Gerald Ames
Manora ‘Thew
Duke of
Charmerwee
London Markets Report Black Friday Wheat and Butter Trade
London markets June 1 show no wheat on offer with scarce flour stocks and prices unchanged. Oats peas and beans remain dull. Butter trades halted after price rises by the Food Commission with buyers holding amid expected price corrections. Danish 20 28, Australian 186s to 193s, New Zealand 190s to 19ds. Cheese production suspended until supplies release.
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London
Food Commission
New Zealand
May Customs Revenue in Wellington Report
In May the Wellington customs duties totalled £89 229 10d, down from £93 416 3s in May 1916. Beer duty was £2 3s 0d for the month, compared with £21 8s 9d in May 1916, and last month's figures show an increase of about £11,000 over the previous month.
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Wellington
Postal Officials and Banks Face Disease Bacilli Risk
Postal officials and bankers consider health risks from airborne bacilli. Many workers, including bank tellers, gargle and bathe to guard against infection in the workplace.
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Bivengol
Make Your Own Cough Mixture Voice of Hean's Essence
An early 20th century notice advertises a home cough remedy. It claims a pint of Hean's Essence mixed with water and sugar aids coughs and colds, compares cost to 12s of ordinary mixtures, and cites Sir Rider Haggard who will bring it to England. The product is sold by Hean's Pharmacy in Wanganui or via post.
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Hean
Rider Haggard
Australasia
England
Wanganui
Chamberlain's Tablets Restore Stomach and Liver Balance
A reader notes that facial dullness and sallow complexion signal stomach and liver upset. Cham berlain's Tablets are claimed to restore harmony, improve digestion, and refresh appearance and well being.
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