Temperance News and Notes on Teetotal Politics
A review of teetotalism in politics and society includes praise for Lloyd George as a teetotaler, with commentary on abstinence, moral strength, and political impact. The piece cites figures from the British Medical Journal and Morning Leader, plus a report on the Sceptre Life Association showing lower mortality in temperance sections and long term business stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. O'Conner
M.P
Lloyd-George
TR. W. Braithwaite
British Medical Journal
Sceptre Life Association
Bishop leads midnight torch procession through Pimlico slums
In Pimlico London a Bishop of London joined a Church Army praised midnight rally to round up drunkards. A brass band led by torches and banners moved through poor streets stopping at pubs for brief speeches including the Bishop. Scouts invited drinkers to join or visit a bar and be offered tea. The crowd showed no hostility and greeted the Bishop with cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimlico
London
Salvation Army
Church Army
Not Legally Appointed Inspectors Dismissed
In Dunedin on June 5 Robert Hall and William Lindsay Christie managers of Saddle Hill coal mine were charged by the Mines Department for refusing access to check inspectors Forbes and Love. Mr Hanlon argued inspectors were improperly appointed. Mr Graham S M upheld the point and dismissed the informations without costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Robert Hall
William Lindsay Christie
Saddle Hill
Mines Department
Messrs Forbes and Love
Hanlon
Precriar
Graham
S.M
Improvements in Agricultural Implements Prize Offered
A five guineas prize will be awarded for the best improvement in agricultural implements at the Christchurch A and TP Show. Henry Hughes offers the prize to inventors and users connected with farming. Submissions are welcome at 163 Hereford Street Christchurch with free advisory help from manager P M Climie.
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Christchurch A
Henry Hughes
P. F. Climie
Hereford Street
Chiistchurch
Warner's Safe Cure touted for liver and kidney relief
Advertorial letters praise Warner's Safe Cure for curing liver and kidney ailments. Testimonials from W J Miller of Paddington Sydney and J Grebaern Auckland credit the medicine with banishing headaches drowsiness and weakness after months of illness. The piece extols the drug as a natural aid restoring bodily vigor and lists bottle options 5s 30s and a concentrated 2s6d.
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W. J. Miler
Garsay Street
Paddineto
Sydney
Warnes
Warner
Bright
Werner
Volunteer Camp Remarks Question Pledge at Wellington
At a No license meeting in Vivian Street Church Mrs W J Williams urged scrutiny of Volunteer camps saying they are nurseries for inebriety and claiming a young volunteer planned to camp at Easter and could not sign the temperance pledge. Mr A Nab rebutted the claim from long service in camps and argued drunkenness was rare in New Zealand Volunteer settings.
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Wellington
W. J. Williams
Vivian Street
R. M. Naud
Williams
New Zealand Ride Association
New Zealand
M’nab
Watering Stock at Railway Stations Demanded
At the Hawke's Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals annual meeting the secretary was asked to request railway authorities to provide stock watering facilities at stations. A deputation was named to approach the Napier Harbour Board on the same issue.
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Napier
The
Hawke's Bay Society For the Prevention of
Railway Department
Napier Harbour Board
Feilding Gas Company Posts No Dividend Amid Appeal Costs
Feilding Gas Company's annual report records a profit of £36 but no dividend is recommended. Directors say potential Privy Council appeal costs from a recent successful case justify preserving finances and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
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Willington
Feilding Gas Company
Privy Council
Westport Harbour Board May Output and Exports Report
The Westport Harbour Board reports May totals: Westport Coal Company output 2,179 tons with 51,282 tons exported. State coal mine output 379? tons and 3,557 tons exported. briquettes 1,310 tons with 1,802 tons exported. Total output 67,280 tons, exports 56,082 tons. Foreign port shipments 3,684 tons including Caroline Islands 1,982 tons and Sydney 9,202 tons. Tinder export 83,68) superficial feet. Seaports: 103 steamers entering (56,573 tons) and 108 steamers leaving (67,760 tons). Month’s total tonnage 114,938. Mean river high water 28 ft 6 in. bar 8 ft. remnant fall 8.75 in.
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Wellington
Westport Harbour Board
Westport Coal Company
Carolines
Sydney
Ashburton Grain Market Weekly Report 1908 Wheat and Oats
Market shows hesitation in wheat as holders demand top rates with Australian flour competition shrinking demand. Farmers plant for new season amid favorable weather. Tasmanian and Pearl quoted around 43 6d. Oats hold as buyers offer too low. milling and feed grades vary with southern demand. Chaff remains in demand at £4 on trucks, but buyers resist price increases.
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Dominion
Christchurch Grain Market Update
Wheat remains quiet with limited demand as buyers fix values. Small lots of Tuscan and Hunters sold at stable country stations while Australian flour and Warimee supplies arrive from Melbourne. Oats see no new offers. chaff demand firms for Sydney shipment. Derwent potatoes show stronger demand than Up-to-Dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
New Zealand
Warimee
Melbourne
Sydney
Wool price trends in international market forecast
The Agricultural Gazette discusses wool as an international market, noting drought in Australia reduced sheep numbers and global supply shortages. Demand shifts from fashion and fabrics, war-related boosts, and US speculation drove volatility. recovery may occur if manufacturing increases and prices stabilize after the HanE clip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Gazette
Australia
United States
Athletic Park Freehold Price Report Deferred
The City Council committee reports the Athletic Park freehold can be secured for £19550. Consideration of the report was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ploughmen and Dairymaid Inspired by Winter Woods
A rustic verse fragment describes a ploughman and dairymaid at work, with lambs and piglets following, and farmers flocking to prepare winter woods. The tone mimics old-time rural life and collective labor.
McGrath alias Sharkey O Connor faces forgery trial
At the Magistrate Court today Michael H McGrath also known as Sharkey and O Connor was committed for trial on charges of forgery and obtaining money by means of valueless cheques.
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Wellington
Michael H. McGrath
Sharkey
O'Connor
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Tona
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Calla
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Pal
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Nicoll Bros
Epseington
Eee Isan
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RA Turnip
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Tke Caton
Tempeara
Tims
Original Assurances
Sterling
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
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Deligious
Nelson
S. Kirkpatrick
Colman Mustard
Baker Bros
Telephone
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Tancred Street
Next Building Society
A. & BR. Terres
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Henry
Hueres
Gente
Grace Balmorals
G&s
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Co. B. Fry
Robinson
Newman's Livery Stables
Binind Somerset Hotel
Newman
Mitchell and
Yurner
Australasia
Great Hair Food & Tonic
Violetta
Gooper
Poeolan
Altre Bros
Temperance
Morning Leader
Lincoln
York
Liverpool
Norwich
Chichester
Gidfiata
Canterbury
Westport Harbour
BOA
AS. Rice
Grafton Street
Goulburn
N.S.W
Greymouth
the Athletic Park
Woods
Manchester
Mitchell
Drapers
Aenburton
Chapman & Davis
Burnett Street
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Hast and Burnett Streets
H. G. Barrett
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