The World Today June 6 1913 Cinema’s Global Rise
The piece notes the rapid rise of cinema from novelty to a world spreading art and industry. It highlights growing investment in theatres and film production, worldwide reach from London to Bombay, and varied audience makeup including natives and colonists in different regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lebanon
Sydney
Sierra Leone
Bombay
Baghdad
India
Cape
Suva
Samoa
Honolulu
New Zealand
Hia
Romance and Danger in Early Cinema Expenditures
The article details film production costs and risks, noting £20,000 spent to prepare a single film. Ninety-six actors worked six weeks, with an amphitheatre set and exotic animals. Three Central Africa photo expeditions capture big game and tribes, while lions and elephants pose deadly hazards to crews and cannibals misread cameras as devils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattons
Rome
Vnero
Central Africa
Thoughts For The Day On Virtue And Individualism
Reflective musing urging cheerfulness and social duty. Notes Swift quote about eradicating virtue and religion under prejudice. Warns against modern artificiality and losing the power to enjoy simple pleasures. encourages turning to friends for solace.
Smiles For The Day And The Noccar Company
Jimpson questions a motorcar agent about a company name and who is behind it. The agent replies all competitors are involved. A farmer remarks about a son in college involved in football and rowing, unsure if he attends the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noccar
Jimpson
Best
Gomez
Ford Runabout Drives Demand as New Zealand Roads Improve
The Ford Runabout strengthens its market as rough New Zealand roads favor light, powerful cars. Since the Wellington to Auckland tour, orders for Ford Runabouts have surged across Auckland to Gisborne, with a £190 price including hood, lamps, generator, speedometer, and tools. Car buyers urged to test drive and assess power for rough terrain before ordering.
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New Zealand
Little
Ford
Wellington
Auckland
King Country
Gisborne
G. H. Carson
Farmera
Magistrates Convict and Dismiss Case Post Camp Delays
A magistrate dismissed charges against Edward March Begg Thomas Crawford R Hill and EK W Spencer for failing to render personal service under the Defence Act after adjournments to allow camp attendance. Ambrose Fox faced arrears on maintenance with a 14-day term suspended if payments continue. Mriedlander Bros and others faced wage and sale disputes with minor fines and extended fines. George Cox was fined for speeding on the Ashburton traffic bridge amid horse sale complications involving Coles Baker and Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward March
Pionores Begg
Thomas Crawford
R. Hill
EK. W. Spencer
Areca
Ambrose’ Fox
Leatham
Kennedy
Geraldine
W. H. Glageer
Mriedlander Bros., Ltd
Acland
Messrs Friedlander , Bros
Friedlander
Labour Department
Hagger
General Labourers
Mgr. Acland
Henry Stephenson
P. Baker
Orbell
Coles
Baker
Cox
Witness
Isaac Baigent
Stephen‘son
Stephenson
Henry Cox
Murdock Pryce
A. A. Lloyd
Lloyd
Defendants Charged Under Defence Act. Cromie Case Dismissed
Daniel Brown was convicted and discharged for failing to render personal service. James Cromie’s case was dismissed after he produced a doctor's certificate. James Hill was fined 10 shillings plus 7 shillings costs for failing to send his child to school regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brown
James Cromis
Brown
Cromie
James Hill
Regent Cigarettes Promote Free Gift Scheme
Cigarettes made from Virginean tobacco marketed to inhalers with a large free gift offer. Forty presents to choose from under the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regent
Bess
Inquest Finds Edward Jones Drowned in Ashburton River
An adjourned inquest at the courthouse ruled Edward Jones died by drowning after being found in the Ashburton river on June 2. Witnesses described seeing him at Mrs Stille's boarding house and the body in the river near the traffic bridge. a post mortem found no violence and suggested drowning with shock as a likely factor.
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Edward Jones
Ashburton
W. G .Day
Mary Kate Burke
Hugh Hunter
Ahock
Albert «Lusk
Tinwald
Farmers Fire Insurance Health of Otago Union Noted
The Otago Farmers Union Mutual Fire Insurance Association held its eighth annual meeting in Dunedin. The report showed a successful year with increased total insurance business to £179 709 and a growing reserve. The chairman noted losses of £445 6s 9d over eight years and two rate reductions, while directors sought Parliament approval to add accident insurance for cheaper farmer coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Otago Farmers’ Union
Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Farmers’ Union
Common Cold Remedies and Baxter’s Lung Preserver Ad
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a safer remedy for obstinate colds. It claims hot baths and old-fashioned remedies work in many cases but promotes a 10d bottle to keep the reader free from cold symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allery
Wedding Rings and Tea Spoons at Crosks Watchmakers
Advertises 18ct stone set engagement rings from 359 to 20 shillings. Invites inspection of wedding and engagement rings with a splendid selection. Half-dozen best quality afternoon tea spoons offered to customers buying a ring. Burnett Street Tegro 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Crosks
Watchmakers
Seweller
Burnett Street
Tegro
Also Mentioned on This Page
the World Today
Guardian
Orion
Romance
Bome
Dean Swift
Aunshins
G. Day
Sly Grog
Crisp
Edward
Robert Hill
George Cox
Ashburton County Council
Aagburton
Rakaia
T. A. B. Bailey
Otago Association
Per Press Association
Business Motices
ASK_ GROCERE
Ory
SAL Bicycles
B.S.A
NEW Hudson Bicycles
England
West
Petone
Ka!apgi
Dominion
G. Hefford and: Co
Mitchell
Turner
James E
Garace
Cass Street
Triump
Michelin
T. H. Andrill & CO
New
General House
Tancred_ Street
Hean
Parr & Co, Ltd
and General Blacksmiths
Hayes Street
Timaru
Ey Engineering
South Canterbury
Traction Fingines
Agnenitirt
Kaplemenite
Tyreing
Wba
Bunz
J. Sutherland
Cass and
Wills Streets
Next Theatre Royal
Christchurch
Sam Crooks
nord _ carriéa
Lawrence
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