King George V A Loyal Nation’s Tribute On His Birthday
The passage lauds King George V on reaching age sixty eight and details his viewed virtues. It highlights his deep ties to Britain and empire, his kinship with India and Atlantic dominions, and his role as a unifying figure beyond party or creed in guiding national and imperial growth.
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George V
United Kingdom
Britain
Ireland
India
Jeorge
Kipling
England
New
Delhi
Edward
Victoria
George the Wise
King George
History of God Save the King and origins of national hymns
The article traces the hymn God Save the King through its possible authors and origins. It discusses Henry Carey, John Bull, Henry Purcell, and a French source linked to Madame de Maintenon and Lulli. Handel popularized it in Britain, and its use spread worldwide as a national hymn in various nations.
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King
Henry Garey
Portobello
Admiral Vernon
John Bull
Franklin
Henry Purcell
Madame de Maintenon
Lulli
St. Cyr
Louis XIV
England
George I
Scotland
Russia
June 3 known anniversaries and notable births
The article notes June 3 as a date with few anniversaries yet mentions King George V’s 1865 birthday, Harvey’s death 255 years ago, Jethro Tull and Mary Kingsley tied to the day, Hutton born in 1726, the first female convicts arriving in Sydney in 1790, and the sinking of the Merrimac in 1898.
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George V
Harvey
Jethro Tull
Mary Kingsley
James Hutton
Sydney
Merrimac
Thoughts for the Day King Rama Tower Quote
A brief item notes a Shakespearean quotation about the king whose name is described as a tower of Rama. No further context is provided. The line evokes regal and literary imagery characteristic of period commentary.
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Rama
Shakespeare
Power and duty in kings and commoners
A collection of quotes contrasts royal power with subject approval, noting rulers cannot reign without subject support. It emphasizes personal conduct, responsibility, and the value of aiding a child over idle royal stature. The excerpts include Pope Zachary, Cowper, Dryden, and John Hay.
Smiles For The Day From Light Verse
A playful collection of quips and rhymes about temper, rest, and cheeky declarations. The verses mention a chicken laying eggs a goose making bets and a character Naughty Freddy stealing a kiss. A speaker compliments another’s cheek as they share a light hearted exchange.
Lismore Methodist social draws large crowd in schoolroom
County Centre correspondent reports the annual social of the Lismore Methodist Church held in the local schoolroom on Thursday evening despite damp weather. Home Missionary Mr C Nicholls presided as hymns and prayers opened a varied program with songs by local talent, instrumental pieces, and recitations. Nicholls spoke on The Five Ls Lis mor e Liberty Loftiness Light and Love and a vote of thanks followed.
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Lismore
C. Nicholls
Home Missionary
Rogers
Williams
Prentice
Claridge
Duff
E. Nicholls
Federation of Labour approves electoral committee plan
In Wellington on June 1 the Federation of Labour adopted a resolution allowing branches in the area to form an election committee to nominate and run a candidate, with the Federation not responsible for expenses. The motion to nominate a Socialist candidate was defeated. the chosen candidate must be a Federation financial member and a wage earner.
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Wellington
Federation of Labour
Semple
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimonial
A Hampstead resident touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the best remedy for backache and kidney trouble. He describes years of pain and relief after six bottles, urging others to buy from chemists and stores at 33 shillings per bottle, or six for 16 shillings 6 pence, via the Paterson Co. in Sydney.
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John Jones
Nelson Street
Hampstead
Ashburton
Dean
Doan
Pate Cele Co
Prt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
Ros tyn All-Woo offers blankets and clothing lines
A local advertisement highlights Ros tyn All-Woo products including blankets rugs tweeds worsteds football jerseys unshrinkable planners plaidings and underwear for men women and children in a retail suite.
Tinwald Town Board Adopts Budget Adjustments and Transfers
The Tinwald Town Board met Friday with directors Walliams, Hampton, Doherty, Toppett, and Millchamp. It discussed Ashburton Hospital levy inquiry, bridge cost details, county council misunderstandings, creek repairs, river outlet near railway, Ashburton Pound subsidy, military training endorsement, and approved minor works and accounts totaling £74 13s 8d.
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Tinwald Town ‘Board
Messrs .T. Walliams
J. Hampton
Doherty
D. Toppett
H. B. Millchamp
Ashburton Hospital and Charitable, Aid Board
Hospital and Charitable Aid Board
Ashburton
Upper Ashburton Road
Tinwald
Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Union Debates Truck Shortages and Tax Relief
At the North Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Farmers Union annual conference in Christchurch, remits urged more railway trucks to move grain and support for covering trucks. Other proposals sought smaller contracts for railway works, abolishing mortgage taxes, fencing cash on Crown reserves, and halting sales of small improved farms for larger unfarmed properties. Officers were elected for the coming year led by President CG Shant.
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New Zealand Farmers’ Union
North Canterbury
Christchurch
Charles Reid
Ashburton
Waikari
Gardner
Evans
T. B. Howson
Ellesmere
T. Gee
Cheviot
C. H. Ensor
O'Halloran
Crown
G. Sheat
Dunsander
Mer Roberts
Scargill
Baxter's Anti-Neuralgia Pills Promise Quick Cure
A letter relates a woman’s relief from lumbago after using Baxter's Anti-Neuralgia Pills. She credits the pills with a complete cure, noting rapid improvement after the first box. The advertisement claims relief from neuralgia tic delereux toothache sciatica gout and other pains. Boxes sold by chemists and stores with silver coated pills.
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Baxter
Gbbainabla Ab
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Dryden
John Hay
Freddy
Per Press Association
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Market House
Burnett Street
Town Board
James Rule
Silent Sunbeam Wolseley
Unic and
Delage Cars
Motor Engineers
Cass Street
Farmers’ Union
Hefforn’s
G. Hefford & CO
Symonds, Hollis
I'Perial Arms CO
C.A.C
Eley’s
Universal
Smokeless
Eley
Amberite
New Chile
Meddins, Burnets Street
Charles E. Bailey
General Machinery Agent
Tancred Street
Massey-Harris
M.H
New Zealand
B.S.A
Bs.als
Invercargill
W. Pags
Farmers’ Co-Op
New Theatre
P.O
John Orr & CO
Payne
Messrs Webber and Smily, Ltd
Tancred Street West
St of Household
Scales
John Orr and CO
John Orr
East Street
Ruk
T. H.ndbill & CO
Jas. Mellor
Zealandia
Tangred Street
Pee
Hollis and Sons
Smith and Sons
John Orr and
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Arpenter
John Orrand
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