Bank of New Zealand reports year profit and proposed distributions
Wellington June 4 The Bank of New Zealand reports profit after charges at £313,150 for the year ended March 31. After adding brought forward £54,097 and deducting interim dividend £50,000 the distributable amount stands at £317,248. Directors propose 38% preference dividend, 5% ordinary dividend, 24% bonus on ordinary shares and a £200,000 transfer to reserve, leaving £60,998 to be carried forward.
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Wellington
Bank of New Zealand
Bank Premisea and Furniture
Imperial Defence Conference eyed for state cables plan
London reports talk of July Imperial Defence Conference to discuss state owned cables with first cable likely Britain Ireland and Canada. Paris notes France 1908 population up 66 833 mortality decline 48 266 birth rate rise 18 067. Constantinople notes anxiety over Crete withdrawal of troops autonomy offered by Raifadi Pasha but Greek occupation opposed.
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London
Imperial Defence Conference
Britain
Ireland
Canada
Fakumen
Ohina- Haa
Paris
France
Crete
Turkey
Constantinople
Creté
Raifadi ‘Pasha
Cape Town Speech Triggers Debate On Constitution Amendments
In the House of Commons Under-Secretary Seely suggested possible amendments to the South African Constitution in London. Cape Colony Premier J X Merriman called the speech typical of officials ignoring colonial viewpoints. The Colonial Office later explained no constitutional changes were intended beyond technical phrasing. Schreiner and Sprigg opposed the Union Constitution adoption.
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Prégs Association
Capetown
Colonel Seely
House of Commons
London
J.X
Merriman
Cape Colony
Golonéi-Seely
Chamberlain
Commonwealth
Bill Sas
Housé, of Commons
Saner
The
Colonial Office
Conference clash over proportional representation in Union
General Botha told the Pretoria Assembly that the Union was nearly wrecked at the Bloemfontein Conference. The Transvaal abandoned proportional representation amid the gravest opposition, with other speakers voicing disappointment at its withdrawal.
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Pretoria
Botha
Bloemfontein
Transvaal
Australian Mutual Provident Society to shift offices
Reports from Sydney June 4 state the Australian Mutual Provident Society will move its head offices to new premises at 4 cost. Officials note the move as part of ongoing organizational adjustments amid broader colonial news.
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Sydney
The
Autralian ‘Murtual’ Provident Society
LAND VALUATIONS PROTEST IN ASSESSMENT COURT
Hamilton June 3 a meeting was held to protest alleged unfair treatment at the recent Assessment Court. A scheme for future action was formed and a resolution condemned the Government system of valuing or selling values. Members of Parliament are urged to bring the issue before the House to have valuations made on a more equitable basis and to secure the appointment of practical valuers with farming knowledge who have lived in the districts for long periods.
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Hamilton
Costly Patents Warn Inquirers to Use Agents
A Christchurch firm, Henry Higgins and Co, advises inventors to hire trained patent agents to draft specifications. Registrar may issue patents at risk with no obligations, and many costly litigations prove self-drawn specs fail. Inquiries receive advice without charge at 183 Hereford Street, Christchurch.
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Registrar of Patents
Christcharelie Toot
Henry Iaghes
Holdshin
Atapaaert
Santerbury
Indigestion Tied to Liver Kidneys and Blood Balance
A medical pamphlet argues digestion requires a healthy liver and kidneys to purify blood. Torpidity causes indigestion, while proper blood cleansing enables absorption. Warner's Safe Cure is promoted as a permanent treatment, claiming to restore liver and kidney health without alcohol.
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Warner
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Ff. H. Warner and Co., Limited
Melbourne
Vic
Steamer Wootten Adrift After Rescue Off Pencarrow
The steamer Wootten, picked up in Cook Strait by the Blenheim after becoming disabled, was signalled near Lyttelton in a heavy north west gale. Earlier reports suggested Holindale might tow, but by 3:80 pm the Wootton was seen proceeding under her own engines with Holmdale a mile behind.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
Wootten
Cook Straits
Blenheim
Pencarrow
Lyttelton
Gisborne
Wootton
We Save You From a Credit Rail Trick
A partial, fragmented notice notes people resisting unfair charges and urging payment denial for goods and services. It mentions locations including Arcade, church, Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston, Timaru and Wanganui and names a broad sense of consumer argument against overcharging. The readable text centers on challenging the other fellow and refusing to pay for what is received.
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Wellington
Aucklant Din
Maveroa Rel Palmerste
Timaru
Wanganui
South Rakaia Road Board Sets Annual Rate and Local Aims
The South Rakaia Road Board held its monthly meeting with chair Lambie and members present. A general rate of one farthing in the pound for the year ending March 31, 1910, was approved. Discussions covered road grading, repairs to Chertsey-Loveday road, fencing and gorse clearing, land leasing near Archill, and dedication of land for a road. The board declined liability on Carruthers land, urged liaison with landowners and companies, and coordinated with Ashburton County Council on water races, fish bridges, and public notices. Delegates were appointed for a local government conference. Additional items included road boundary works, transfer of land for reserve frontage, and cemetery/works contracts.
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South Rakaia Road
Messie J. Lambie
Harrison
Holmes
Magson
Hartnell
Messra Hartnell
Archill
Carruthers
New Zealand
The
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Ashburton
A.cd. Magason
Elolmes
Ashburtoiy E Road Board
N.Z
A.land Coy
Ashburton County Council
Samland
Pnese
Chris Vee
Messra Lambie
John Knox
C. W. Purnell
Dunedin Races Second Day at Wet Dunedin Meeting
The Dunedin winter meeting closed in rain with moderate attendance. Eleven bookmakers licensed. totalisator investments £6362, down £183 from last year. Results include Silverstream Hack Inchhenny first by a length, Pime Jini second, Invarming Weltec-Kous third. Steeplechase Wanganui first, St Kooringa second. Handicap Itarita first, Pinu second, Apollodoris third. Wairongon Handicap Eiseclepe first, Flitaway second, Master Ilex third. Clarendon Back Handicap Whistlecraft first, Gunboat second, Sant Rosaloer third. Farewell Handicap Lady Bisdain first, Apelladeris fourth.
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Inchhenny
British Peer
Simon Pure
Jini
Invarming Weltec
Kous
Loresome
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Lmin
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St. Kooringa
Oman
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Pinu
Apollodoris
Imin
Fire at two story Port Aliari building damages stock spills
Fire at an early morning blaze in a two story brick building in Port Aliari damaged the upper works and destroyed Piper and Co. stock while Warren, Smith and Co. faced other losses. The building and Piper stock were insured for 200 and 400 pounds respectively, with Warren, Smith and Co. seeking 60 pounds in claims. The cause was attributed to spontaneous combustion.
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Port Alairi
Warren, Smith and Co
Piper and Co
Etd Piper, and Co
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