Ashburton A and P Association discusses show plans
A Ashburton A and P Association general committee met to hear on Minister Mackenzie attending the Winter Show and to discuss an experimental farm in Ashburton County. They considered a presentation for Mr Gibson and approved sub committee actions and new members. Coronation Day plans included a flagstaff. grandstand decision postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton A. and P. Association
John Stringfellow
I. E. Upton
W. Anderson
D. J. Doak
Ashburton
T. E. Upton
T. F. Gibson
Myr Upton
Gibson
Aypton
T. Mawson
Wood
J. Cairns
Mawson
T. BE. Upton
Turner
D. Wood
Department of Agriculture
D. G. Wright
Payments to Judges Debate in New Zealand
Wellington observers hear Hon. G. Fowlds defend Supreme Court judges on commissions and payment for extra judicial work. He notes similar past actions by Grey and Hall governments and argues high judicial service is essential for revising statutes and solving the Native land question despite opposition claims of impropriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Women’s Social and Political League
Supreme Court of New Zealand
Grey
Hall
Native Land Commission
Royal Picture Company Presents Growing Ashburton Screens
The Royal Picture Company offers weekly cinema at Theatre Royal Ashburton with latest world films. Prairies scenes with warlike Indians, European views, and strong colouring attract good attendance. Comedy and drama elicit hearty laughter and praise. A new program is set for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Picture Company
Theatre Royal
Ashburton
The
Prairies
Defiance Brand Tate Shoes Stand Alone In Style
The Defiance brand of men’s Tate footwear offers distinct style, comfort, and durability. Manufactured by the proprietors of Lostoit Woollen Mills, the note mentions Chrone Chest Comp liae and Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure in a historical catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Lostoit Woollen Mills
Coronation Celebration Plans Outline in Ashburton Meeting
The Coronation Celebration Committee met with strong attendance led by Mayor Mr Davis. Speakers listed include Rev H E Belliouse, W Nosworthy MP, and John Lambie. The Decoration Committee approved flags and lanterns along East Street and in Baring Square, with a £200 trade subsidy. Procession steps and route were set for June 22, including a long lineup of local groups and the Ashburton Fire Brigade. Donations from local bodies were noted and a salute timing discussion sparked proposals for a night-time ceremony from a water tower or similar site. PALMERSTON NORTH and Napier notes record memorial planning and council grant decisions for a public hall at Terrace End and a fountain subsidy respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Davis
Ashburton
H. E. Belliouse
Christchurch
W. Nosworthy
M.P
John Lambie
East Street
Baring Square
House
Oddfellows
Druids
Mounted Rifles
County Brass Band
Veterans and Old Volunteers
C Company
Territorials
H Company
Temperance
Tuarangi Home
Scottish
Friendly Societies
Salvation Army Band
Comrades
South Street
Somerset Buildings
Burnett Street
Cass Street
Tancred Street
Domain
Wakanui
Empire
New Zealand
Ferriman
Fireworks Committee
Musical Society
United Church
Per Press Association
Napier
Port Abauriri
Palmerston North
Terrace End
Manawatu
Gaiety Theatre Fire Ravages Napier Structure
Fire swept the Gaiety Theatre in Napier shortly after 9 am causing the building to burn as flames spread to nearby shops and homes. Caretaker Mr Munro and his wife escaped after he sustained severe burns. Insurance on the theatre is about £1500 with multiple companies. losses to the motor garage and furnishings are at least £2000 with films valued at £800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Dickens Street
Munro
New Zealand
Royal
Messrs
Thompson
Ayne
Southern Cross Seniors Face Methven Club in Thursday Match
The Southern Cross senior team will play Methven Club on Thursday at Methven. Listed players include captain W. McKenzie, B Clarke, W Fitzgerald, L Helem, F Culverhouse, E Dansey, M Rooney, N Fitzgerald, T Slade, C McKeegan, H Gudsell, T Gudsell, T Smith, D Fitzgerald, G Smith, with Tilley and Buchanan as emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cross
Methven
B. Clarke
W. Fitzgerald
L. Helem
F. Culverhouse
E. Dansey
W. McKenzie
M. Rooney
N- Fitzgerald
T. Slade
C. McKeegan
H. Gudsell
T. Gudsell
T. Smith
D. Fitzgerald
G. Smith
Tilley
Buchanan
Commercial property sales reported by Dalgety and Co Timaru
Last month Dalgety and Company Limited Timaru listed numerous land deals on behalf of clients including Philip Wareing at Te mua Walter Black Fairlie and Chas Prestidge Redcliff. Transfers cover multiple lots and lease holdings across Gleniti Ashwick Flat Wairiri and Timaru with estates and farms totaling hundreds of acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Ashwick Flat
W. L. Hosking
Farlie
H. Doyle
Silverstreem
J. G. O'Dowd
Wairtie
Isaac Fairbrother
Albury
Herbert 8
Vais
Gleniti
Chas
Prestidge
Redcliff
William G. Thomson
Otsie
Glenlyon
J. T. Preston
Qamara
Henry
Taylor
Seadown
Quinine Pills Promised Relief for Stomach Ailment
An old medical note claims lack of appetite, nausea, heartburn, and headaches stem from a disordered stomach. It touts Baxter's Quinine Pills costing 1s 6d at chemists as a remedy to strengthen digestion and dispel symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Fellows
Aines
Ferons
Overtime payment debate over Wednesday grocer shifts
A Wellington deputation from the Employers' federation pressed Labour Minister J A Millar on a circular demanding overtime pay for Wednesday afternoon work as grocers observed a later King’s Birthday holiday. The minister indicated overtime must be paid, noting court rulings and a pending Crown law opinion while considering a proclamation to observe Prince of Wales Birthday on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Employers’ _ federation
J. A. Millar
W. Pryor
Arbitration Court
Dunedin
Pryor
Crown Law
Prince of Wales
Comical Rows and Global Notes From Early 20th Century News
A collage of short items notes Wellington car registrations rising as horse traffic declines and Halley’s Comet still visible. It mentions a Fort William breakfast pearl valued at £500, postal revenue losses after Federal penny postage, a New Plymouth hotel coincidence of surnames Abraham Isaac Jacob, German prison chess clubs, Brixton meals at Brixton Prison and Aylesbury lectures, and a Taihape housewife’s rainproof kitchen story. Also covers Paris chauffeur strikes, Patten’s philanthropy, and a Napier court smoking exchange ending with a debtor’s payment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Peps Offer Relief For Cough Sufferers At Night
Advertised as a chest soothing remedy Peps claims to ease hacking coughs and clear mucus. It promises rapid throat and lung relief, notes germicidal pure ingredients and a non harmful formula sold at retail for 2s 6d to 3s per box.
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H. A. Lloyd
Eid and Robertson
J. B, MacEwan and Co., Limited
L.1 K.G
United Insurance Co., Limited
West Street
S.G.R
Gunn
J. H. Dent
Arcade
Balclutha
Weill
J. Wallace
Timaru
Jack Vireo
Gore
Ofers
Southland
Bonnington
H. E. Bonnington
Ealaman
East Belt
Dobson Street
River Terrace
Waikanui Road
Seafield Head
Allawaeee
Saunders
Alford Forest Road
Beach Road
Flampstead
J. Bullock
Next Matson & Co
D. Campbell & GG
Manchester and Co
Sanitary and General Plumbers
Campbell & 600
Glenie
Stabies
Tancreld Street
England
Elso Morte
Ceylon
A, and
P. Association
Dominion
Simpson
Simpson Suits
H. C. Barrett
Tonking
Frank Gurtis
East Strest
Diy
Steves
Commercial
Overtizia
Per Press ‘Association
Jupiter
Thomas Bell
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fort William
Federal Treasury
Brixton
Aylesbury
James A. Patten
Ilinois
North-Western University
Patten
Napier Court
Delan
Reid Mackay
Dannevirke
Dolan
AVING
William Morgan
Caiy
Methven Agency
Binder Twine
Andrew
Woolpacks
Eco
Terrip
Mount Lyell
Mmi
C. J. Johnston
F. Mai
National MorTgaGe and Agency
N.A
Mognald &Co
Delaine
Viyella
Radianta
the Modern Drapers and Outfitters
Colombo
Iibh
FH. Choat and CO
van Houtens
Hacking
Nisht Gough
Parrow’'S
Suns
G. OH
Loliester
Rh. Kennedy
Haynute Street
R. Totty
George Wy
Fletcher
BROS
Sole
A. M. Loasby
Colombo ST
Ballantyne’s
Cathedral Square
H. F. Stevens
J. D. Jameson
Grasdhead
ARE
Pqedio
John Orr and Co
T. Turtill
Thomas ‘Hancox
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