Ashburton Mounted Rifles Hold Annual Meeting
The Ashburton Mounted Rifles held an annual meeting in the Orderly room with Captain G Hardy presiding. A credit balance was reported and adopted. committees were elected. ongoing property custody issues were discussed. training plans under new regulations were outlined. recruitment remained active. a reunion and smoke concert followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Mounted Rifles
G. Hardy
H. ©. Blunden
J. Vi. Orr
Christian
Anderson
Eeward
Felows
Winance
Thomas Shoring
W.ray
C. Sterrier
RB. Ramsay
D & Wag
Lord Plunket's Final Auckland Levee Before Departure
Lord Plunket held his final levee at Government House in Auckland with many citizens present. The Mayor and Bishop of Auckland joined in presenting addresses praising the Plunket family's social and charitable work. He spoke on the Defence Act and NZ’s citizen army, then announced plans to depart for Sydney en route to England aboard the Maheno tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Lord Plunket
Government House
G. Powles
Findlay
Lord
Lady Plunket
Plunket
New Zealand
Sydney
England
New Governor Lord Islington to Arrive at Wellington
The new Governor Lord Islington will reach Wellington on June 22. A ceremony at the old Parliamentary buildings will mark the Loyal memorial service with the same crest retained. A public reception at the Town Hall followed by a later civic welcome is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lord Islington
Parish Meeting at Highbank Reports New St Saviour Church Debt Status
From Our Own Correspondent the annual parish meeting convened in the Highbank schoolroom with Rev G H Morse in chair. The Church Building Committee reported St Saviour opened and dedicated May 2 by Bishop Julius. total cost about 600, debt-free under 40 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highbank
G. H. Morse
C. H, MW. Graham
St. Saviour's
Julius
Graham
F. Horsfield
Methven
Marawiti
Jlyndhurst
A. KK. Callaghan
H. E. Graham
Messrs
G. Stockhill
G. Vaughan
G. Cleeve
F. Richards
J. Brawley
T. Cleeve
Rainfall at Kyle in May Records Light Fall
Rain fell at Kyle on nine days in May with very light totals. The total May rainfall was 0.63 inch, the maximum daily fall being 0.18 inch on the 9th, reported by J. Lambie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
J. Lambie
Doan's Ointment Cures Piles Says Invercargill Watchmaker
A testimonial from Mr Thomas Lumsden of Dee Street Invercargill claims Doan's Ointment cured years of itching piles after one pot. He reports eight years free of symptoms with restful nights and urges others to try the remedy available at chemists or 8s per pot posted by Foster McClellan Co Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Thomas Lumsden
Dee Street
Invercargill
Lumsden
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Supreme Court Sessions in Auckland Passes Sentences
In Auckland Supreme Court Judge Chapman sentenced Joseph Finn to ten years hard labour for an unnatural offence. Frederick van received four years for a dwelling-short break in. Secrariana Hone got twelve months for breaking and entering. Charles Edwards Joseph Lee and Sydney Herbert Doyle were placed on probation for three years after admitting to breaking and entering. A case Nadine v Hannah involved alleged misrepresentation by a boot maker and solicitor. Nadine refused to withdraw and the judge warned of possible perjury prosecution. Walter Andrews, found guilty of breaking and entering, was placed on twelve months probation with farm residence and curfew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Supreme Court
Chapman
Joseph Finn
Frederick
Van
Secrariana Hone
Charles Edwards
Joseph Lee
Sydney Herbert Doyle
Wellington
Hannah
Nadine
Has
A. Wylie
Walter Andrews
New Zealand Dinner to be Presided by Hon W Hall Janes
London reports the Hon W Hall Janes will preside at the New Zealand dinner at the Trocadero on June 26. Other items note the British Association of Wool Buyers formation Brad Ford and Corot painting sale at Christie’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. Hall-Janes
New Zealand
Trocadero
Jine
Association OF Wool-Buyers
British Association of Wool Buyers
Bradford
Lord Kitchener cites railways to aid India growth
Lord Kitchener told a Chamber of Commerce dinner that trade with India is rising rapidly and needs railway development. He noted in Australia, Mr Deakin said Punjab irrigation boosts wheat exports, supporting British rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Chamber of Commerce
India
Australia
Deakin
Punjab
American Railroad Reforms Stir Markets and Legislation
June 4 New York reports rail stock markets demoralised by pessimistic talks from railroad officers about government injunctions. The Senate passed a railroad bill by fifty to twelve with reforms pleasing shippers. George Perkins, for Morgan, arranged talks between railroad presidents and shippers over tariffs while Western railroads plan a meeting with the President. Taft is urged to calm nerves as a railway magnate says Wall Street unease is largely fictitious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Udson River
Senate
Reuter
George Perkins
Mgr Pierpont Morgan
Perssing
Taft
Hill
Wall Street
Rail wage deal raises 74 percent for westward engines
The Federal Arbitration Board granted twenty seven thousand engine workers a wage increase of 74 percent on railroads westward of Chicago, meeting part of their demand though short of the twelve and a half percent initially sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Arbitration Board
Chicago
South Africa Debates Universal Military Training Plan
The Johannesburg correspondent reports the Grit Government debates a universal military training scheme. It covers cadet programs for ages ten to eighteen with annual and fortnightly camps, regulars style training for eighteen to twenty-five, and a Bloemfontein military college. The plan aligns with Britain to enable Imperial defence participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Johannesburg
Lord Kitchener
General French
Grit
Leser
Bloemfontein
Britain
South Africa
Zulu Chief Dinizulu Heads to Nylstroom with Attendants
Capetown June 4 Dinizulu interviews General Botha en route to Nylstroom. He travels with two wives and forecasts that three twenty five wives will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Dinizulu
Botha
Nylstroom
Ater
Bishop Speaks Against No-License Motion at Synod
Speaking to a Newcastle Anglican Synod motion the Bishop criticized No-license support as sectarian propose local option as cowardice and democracy betrayal. He warned against political meddling by church groups and condemned the licensing policy as corrupting morality. The motion was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Copyright
Sydney
Anglican
Newcastle
Stretch
Anne
Premier Defends Principles Amid Drinking Traffic
In a June 4 statement at the Rechabite Jubilee in Adelaide the new Premier pledged to uphold society’s principles against the drink trade. He warned that no man, while he serves as Premier, should expect sympathy on matters of alcohol and insisted he defends righteousness, truth, and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Davis Cup venue talks amid Australian decisions
Dispute over the preliminary venue for the Davis Cup pits Australia against Britain and America. Australia favors a field fix, while Britain is unlikely to send a team to Australia, preferring its strongest possible squad. An American pairing may travel directly to New Zealand. Brookes plans a pre contest visit to acclimatize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
America
Great Britain
Melbourne
Brookes
Australis
New Zealand
Dominion
George Davies Modern Tailor Ad Promotes Honest Pricing
An advertisement touts George Davies Ltd as a modern tailor offering straight from the shoulder business methods with one price to all and plain figures. It claims genuine tailor made suits to order for 568, 63s, 70s, with emphasis on fairness and nationwide reach in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davies
New Zealand
The Airways Flight Described by Officials at Farnborough
The Hon. C S Rolls defends a speech about mechanics powering a flight with 85 horsepower Beta dirigible used by Colonel Capper and two companions. They left Garnborough at 11 40 p m steered by stars and reached St Pauls at 2 18 with Farnborough reachable in ninety minutes. Average altitude reached about 1000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
South Farnborough
Garnborough
St. Paul’s
Farnborough
Baxter's Lung Preserver Ad Packaged Health Claim
An advertisement warns that cold damp weather can cause chills and throat irritation, promoting Baxter's Lung Preserver as a quick remedy. It urges keeping a bottle handy to prevent complications, claiming high value in a ten-item bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Baxters Lung Preserver Cures Cough Quick
Tired of coughing and chest strain. A Bax ter’s Lung Preserver bottle offers quick relief from hacking coughs with a claimed proven track record. The ad touts affordability and economy with a small bottle size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Our Clothes Build Comfort and Style for All Wearers
Our garments are made by skilled workers from around the world and finished to be a credit to the maker. Appearances matter for business and tea. We offer costumes that delight and suits that present the well dressed man of business. Every yard of stock is fresh and up to date.
Far Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure
Unclear OCR text notes chronic chest complaints and a mention of Woods peppermint cure priced at one cent per dose. No clear event, date, or identifiable individuals beyond generic references.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swanson
R. Mathieson, A.T.W.F.P
Havelock Street
Ashburton
R. Mathieson
T. Young
Ulster Boot Shop
Corner East
Burnett Streets
Andrew Orr and CO
Canterbury Roller Flour Mills
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society Bank OF Deposit
J. B. Christian
G. H. Buchanan
Alyolor UL
R. Kennedy
Burnett Street
Hereford Street
Christchurch
Willie
Hip
Ayer
Ayar
Dr. J. C. Ayar & Co
Lowell, Mags, U.S. A
Mey Hayward
Simpson
Ram
Noto the Firm
Hayward and Simpson
Edison Phonographs
McDonald & Co
Merlohant Tallors
Lane
Burnside Cement
N.Z. Railways
Public Works Department
Etr
Burnside
Reece Bros
ST. Asaph Street
Nelson Moate & Co., Ltd
LYD
Per Presa Association
Highbank and
ST. Satan Ca
Able News
Corot
Christie’s
Ottawa
United States
Buenos Ayres
Ascension
Managua
Madknz
William Putnam
Bluefields
Mir Knox
Somaliland
Aden
Czaritsa
SI. Petersburg
St. James's Church
Affairs IN India
Per Prass Association
Nona
Amber Tips Tea
Mel Lety
O@., LTd
Agricul
Tural Farms
Otago
Aortand
Dunedin
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
H. E. Bonnington
Hast Street
H. S. Gardner
Somerset Buildings
Mellor
Aving
James Mellor
Zealandia
Tangred Street
the Globe Delivery Company OF New Zealand, Ltd
GC. H. Tate
J .H. Matheson
Aggage & Express
TDS
General Carrier
Fice and
Dundas Oo
Nla
A. Pollock
Clothing Pactory
East Street
A. Totty
R. Totty
Liberation OF Dinizulu
IR. Totty
Chemist
Speirs and Wilson
Hugh L. Wilson
Speirs
Wilson
Car
Llewellyn Owen
L.c.ml. A. Mus
MLL
Pee
Windsor
Fletcher Bros
George Davies, Ltd
the Airways
C. S. Rolls
United States of America
Coan
Chrome
Ward Shoes
Ward
Pakorhe
W. J. Moore
Moore Streets
Speirs & Wilson
Hugh ©. Wilson
Cashel Street
Young Grass
Acool
Fr Speirs and Wilson
Gcraighead’s
D Clarke
Harris Bros
H. & E. Graighead
Tailors and Costumiers
Taneered Strait
Steedman
Orne Prosser
Rempia Agents
T. Bulloce
Netherby
River Terrace
Cameron Street
Jubilee Buildings
Eton Street
Hampstead
T. Bullock
Australian Mutual Provident Society
James Pipe
Flower
European Agency
Atc. P
William Wilson and Sons
Abchurch ‘Lana
E.f
Thomas Ancox
Robert Bell
Burnet Street
Authburton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!