Ashburton County Provisional League Meets Over Plans
A meeting of the Provisional Committee of the Ashburton County Second Division League was held with Mr H M Jones as chairman. Timaru executives will visit Ashburton to explain benefits of the league and membership costs. Rules propose non political aims and support for soldiers and Defence Act provisions. Mr S Ingham named honorary secretary and treasurer.
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Ashburton
H. M. Jones
Cuthbert East
Timaru
League
Mesara W. Nosworthy
New Zealand
Ingham
Protest Against Quiet Exemption of Marist Brothers
Auckland Baptist Union voices strong protest over continued exemption of Marist Brothers from military service. Delegates urge government to act now to end the injustice affecting Protestant communities and schoolteachers across the Dominion.
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Auckland
the Baptist Union
Marist Brothers
Dominion
Pathetic case before Wellington magistrate
A returned soldier in uniform, gravely ill with tuberculosis, faced a proceedings for main tenance of a relative at Parima Mental Hospital. He said doctors expected him to live two months. The Magistrate adjourned the case sine die.
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Wellington
Reid
Parima
Result of Street Brawl inquest verdict reaches manslaughter charge
In Wellington on June, an inquest into Bertie Parker who died after a street brawl found he died from head injuries after being knocked down by William Reynolds. Reynolds faces a manslaughter charge and bail considerations are under review.
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Wellington
Bertie Parker
Parker
William Reynolds
Butter Prices May Fall In Auckland District
Wellington June 6. Wholesale butter sales from stores have been reported, mainly in the Auckland district where bulk stock has been chilled. Prices should permit a substantial reduction in the official retail price.
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Wellington
Auckland
Reservist Convicted Over Refusal to Submit for Medical Exam
Thomas Atkinson Hentley of Dargaville drawn in the fifth ballot appeared before court martial today charged with failing to obey a lawful command by refusing a medical examination. He claimed no recognition of the Military Service Act and that he was not subject to military law, but admitted refusing to attend. A member of the Society of Friends, he cited religious scruples. He was found guilty and sentenced to be promulgated upon confirmation by district officers.
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Auckland
Thomas Atkinson
Hentley
Dargaville
Society of Friends
Nonsuit Given in Malicious Prosecution Suit in Wellington
In Wellington Supreme Court Judge Hosking granted a nonsuit to C H Rice in a damages claim against Lazarus W Balkind for alleged malicious prosecution. Balkind had charged Rice with obtaining money by false pretences over furniture ownership. The prior magistrate court case was dismissed. A jury trial was interrupted and no verdict rendered. The judge found the £1000 claim excessive and dismissed it.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Justice Hosking
C.H. Rice
Lazarus
W. Balkind
Balkind
Rice
Justice Flessing
Postal workers and bank staff urged to use NA ZOL relief
Mail room sorters and bank tellers face disease risk and are advised to gargle NA ZOL as a safeguard. Mothers urged to give NA ZOL to children for coughs colds or sore throats. Pleasant to take and economical. sixty doses cost eighteen pence.
Farewell Social Held For Private R Hampton
Tinwald Hall hosted a farewell social for Private R Hampton on final leave. The Tinwald Soldiers Farewell and Reception Committee organized the event with a large audience and a varied musical program. Chaplain Major Marshall presented Hampton with a safety razor and offered best wishes for a safe return.
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R. Hampton
Tinwald Hall
Tinwald
T. Wil- Hames
Mrs Petrie
W. Robinson
Miss Brown
Petrie
Cartner
Jones
Bennett
Wilson
Mise Blake
Williams
Marshall
Hampton
Tate
Obituary of Alr Edwin Horsey Pioneer Farmer in Spreadesgie District
Obituary for Alr Edwin Horsey aged 80, longtime Spreadesgie resident and farmer. Emigrated from Somersetshire in 1854 aboard the Duke of Portland with Bishop Selwyn, worked at Otaki, Kapiti, Wanganui, Blenheim, Kai Koura and Flaxburn, drove cattle to Gabriel's diggings, acquired 150 acres at Allendale, married the daughter of G Campbell, lived on the West Coast, then Willowby, and for 13 years ran the Alford Estate before his death leaving a widow, two sons, and five daughters.
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Edwin Horsey
Spreadesgie
Mr Horsey
New Zealand
Somersetshire
England
Bishop Selwyn
Duke of Portland
Wellington
Kapiti Island
Bishop. Hadfield
Otaki
Wanganui
Blenheim
Kai
Koura
Flaxburn
Hurunui
Gabriel
Allendale
G. Campbell
Willowby
Alford
Horsey
Australia debates allowing fit men aged forty five to enlist abroad
Australian authorities consider recruiting men aged 45 to 50 for overseas service after a recommendation by state recruiters and a cable to London. Senator Pearce notes Britain rejects over forty, while Australian officers cite rheumatism and higher invalidation rates for older troops. Medical authorities share the view.
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Australia
Mackinnon
M.L.A
Minister of Defence
War Office
London
Pearce
Great Britain
France
Gallipoli
Nazol Thaler Promises Quick Relief for Head Cold Symptoms
An old advertisement notes Nazol Thaler provides immediate relief from nasal catarrh and dull head pressure after theatre or party. It promotes carrying Nazol in a pocket or purse and warns to obtain the genuine product.
Bonnington's Pharmacy Ad Promotes Hair Lotion Bottle
An old advertisement touts a hair lotion product for children claiming it keeps the head clean and healthy from parasites. The pitch mentions Bonnington's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Trier
Maity
Nekool
Bonnington's Pharmacy
Car design reflects taste and wisdom in status respect
A poem-like passage asserts a well designed enamelled, glossed car signals taste and status. It argues that such cars earn respect and avoid neglect, contrasting refined choices with shabby appearance for social advantage.
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Crockett
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Op. Assn. of
Camperbury, Ltd
Haines
Dunlops
Dunlop Rubber Company
Courtenay Place
Worcester Street
Christchurch
Ian
Bennington’s
Peroy’s
Dominion News
Per Press Association
Baptist Union
Jlo Lo
Bes
Lal
Beaths
Super Wilton
Herati
Lakewood
Shahabbes
Liberty
Tinwald Social
MR Edwin Horsey
Gore
Pure Foods Act of
N.Z
Brand In Ltd
Shere
Hysienic
Iba
Ito Thiele
Bex
Gare
Canterbury Farmers
W. J. Fisher
Anama
Cashel and Fisher
Smeeton
Queen Street
Toon
Havelock Street East
E. Craighead
Vancred
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