Letters to the Editor Discuss Borough Pay and Appointments
A correspondent praises an editorial on municipal matters and Sunny Jim's guidance. The letter questions the appointment process for an assistant clerk, recalls past salaries for Mr White and the town clerk, and notes contrasts with a new clerk earning £115s per week without municipal experience. It also cites road crew wage refusals and sackings amid the borough’s tight finances.
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Sunny Jim
Tam
Cowboy
White
Toderstand
Wanganui
Land Speculation Chooses Northern Territory Grazing Lands
Mr J E Davenport of Lyttelton has bought 10 785 square miles of grazing country in the Northern Territory through Dalgety and Company Ltd for a 100000 pound deposit. He reportedly received an offer to clear 40000 pounds on the deal.
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Sydney
J. E. ., Davenport
Lyttelton
Dalgety ’ and Company Ltd
Northern
North Island deal buys 30000 acres for subdivision
Dargaville reports the sale of the Flaxmill Estate comprising 30000 acres near Dargaville for about £60000. The buyer Mr B Williams sold to Mr RB Abbott of Auckland who formed a company to subdivide, road, and open the estate for settlement.
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Dargaville
B. Williams
RB. H. Abbott
Auckland
North Auckland farmers see rapid recovery from drought
Mr J J Coates member for Kaipara reports after touring fifty farms that North Auckland has made a phenomenal recovery from the summer drought. Bare areas two weeks ago now show close grass three inches high and settlers’ position is the reverse of the prior impression.
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J. J. Coates
Kaipara
Auckland
Dispute Over Cook Delays Steamship Departure
On the Union Steam Ship Company steamer Pateena at Wehelington June 6 firemen and crew refused to work until a new cook was found. The Governor was aboard as a passenger. After an hour and a half wait and a new cook hired, the ship proceeded to Picton and Nelson.
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Wehelington
Union Steam’ Ship Company
Pateena
Picton
Nelson
Constipation Conquered by Bile Beans Claim
Mrs R Franks of Rozelle Sydney reports her husband suffered severe constipation and kidney trouble inclining to weakness and pain. After trying medicines in New Zealand with no relief a chemist recommended Bile Beans. Doses eased pain, appetite returned, health improved. a full course cured constipation and kidney trouble and kept them stocked for occasional use.
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R. Franks
Belmore Straves
Rozelle
Sydney
New Zealand
Ilney
Children fall ill as hacking coughs spread at night
At Poppersaint Care in la 6d police report a night disturbance with coughing illness spreading among residents. no injuries noted. Facility officials say staff increased monitoring and hygiene measures to curb spread.
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Woods
Water supply urged for Avenel settlers faces council limits
At Ashburton County Council’s meeting settlers Ward and Barrwell pressed for water for their Avenel land. The council cited limited supply and recommended government funding. a later motion to provide a supply to Ward Barrwell and Pluck was carried after debate on tapping Lake Herosy.
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Ashburton County
Ward
Dickie
Studholme
Ano
Lake Herosy
Lill
Harper
Messrs
Dickie and Morgan
Messrs Ward
Barrwell
Libel case heard over WangAnui Chronicle reference
Supreme Court heard Albert Stubbs v WangAnui Chronicle over an alleged libel in a historical article about local courthouse changes. The jury awarded 1060 pounds with costs after the Chronicle apologized and offered 50 pounds, following a manslaughter inquiry tied to a row at Stubbs hotel seven years ago.
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Wanganui
Supreme Court
Albert Stubbs
WangAnui Chronicle
Stubbs
Chronicle
Maoris And Liquor Raise Licensing Committee Warning
At the Wai pawa Licensing Committee meeting chairman Mr McCarthy warned of serious consequences after a recent prosecution for supplying liquor to a Maori woman. Inspector O'Donovan noted publicans face an unenviable position since they can bar prohibited persons but lack authority over Maori women entering licensed premises.
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Dannevirer
Waipawa' Licensing Committee
I. McCarthy
O'Donovan
Warner's Rust-proof Corsets Introduce Low Boat Model
In the latest models the boat is low and full. Flexible corsetting above the waist achieves comfort with figure elegance. The new design promises perfect comfort while shaping the torso.
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Warner
Curing Coughs And Saving Money In A Cheap Remedy
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a cheap cough remedy, claiming it makes a large bottle by diluting with sugar treacle and water. It promises quick relief for ordinary and chronic coughs, and states a price of 1/6 with home delivery from Haran Chemist Wanganui or local sellers.
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Hean
Haran
Wanganui
A Good Reliable Single Barrel Gun at John Orrand Co
A good reliable single barrel gun with automatic ejector for thirty five caliber offered at John Orrand Co shop. The listing notes quality features and dealer availability for buyers seeking a classic firearm option.
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Ab John Orrand Co
East Street
John Orrand Co
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Northern Territory
Press Association
North Island
Per Press Association
RILEY
Por Press Association
Publican
Dicestive
Lever Brothers Limited
Glyzer Cookery
B.S.A
NEW Hudson Bicycles
England
Zealandia
Burnett Street
Mitchell and Turner
Quality’ Drapers
Ashburton
James E. Rule
Agency For“Triump
Michelin
Petone, Kaiapoi and Dominion Blankets
G. Hefford and Co
Raven Tea
T.hundrill
Wood and
New
T. H. Andrill & CO
Tancred’ Street
Dunedin
Parr & Co., Ltd
and General Blacksmiths
Hayes Street
Timaru
South Canterbury
Box
Bunz
John Orr and Co
J. Sutherland
Cass and Wills Streets
Next Theatre Royal
Wellington
Christchurch
Sevans
Bengal
Ab. John. Orr. and ,Co.’s
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