Doctors Press for More After Insurance Act Pledge
About 21 000 doctors in Britain signatories in England Scotland and Wales seek better terms under the Insurance Act while resisting powerful friendly societies. They argue nationalising the medical service could reduce evils of unequal pay and improve care for rich and poor alike. The piece notes patience from Mr Lloyd George but rising pressure from doctors using union tactics amid broader public service reform.
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Scotland
Wales
Lloyd George
Oliver
Twist Wal
Venice Campanile Recreated Tower to Ring on St Mark’s Feast
The Campanile in Venice is completed as a replica of the historic bell tower destroyed in 1902. Inauguration is set for St Mark’s feast with bells given by the Pope to ring after ten years of silence, a recording by gramophone to be kept by the Pope for home remembrance.
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Venice
A Dreadful Picture of Russia Under Its New Constitution
The Russian Atrocities Committee warns of a dreadful constitution and widespread misery. It cites famine in Eastern Russia, protracted surveillance, and the suppression of aid, with reports of pogroms, executions, deportations, and mass imprisonment without trial across the empire.
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Siberia
Ampire
Anniversary notices and early Melbourne land sale record
The text lists anniversaries including Roger Bacon 1294 and Franklin 1847 and Metternich 1859, notes the first Crown lands sale in Melbourne on June 11 1838, and recalls June 1882 Alexandria disturbances with over 400 Europeans massacred and subsequent bombardment a month later.
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Dugald Stewart
John Franklin
Europe
Far East
Prince Metternich
Melbourne
Alexandria
Cay
Thoughts for the Day from The Secret Garden excerpt
An reflective fragment discusses living in the world and the momentary certainty of life. The narrator recalls dawns and the rising sun, sensing unknown marvels as centuries of mornings unfold. It notes turning thirty-five and the march toward mortality with a solemn mood.
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Frances Jodgson
Smiles For The Day In Quips From Court And Park
A collection of quirky quotes features a magistrate questioning a strike on a man and a shopkeeper asked about a moving picture of cheese. A Hyde Park exchange hides a flirtatious pass and a nursemaid retort. A nervous passenger questions boat safety as a captain notes decades afloat without sinking.
Ashburton band dispute sparks Rotunda question
At a council meeting Dr. McRae pressed that bands are treated unfairly and must be allowed to play in Ashburton with street collections permitted. The Mayor noted motions refer to In Ashburton not Rotunda and suggested clarifying wording. The Salvation Army Band shares the same limits as others, street play permitting collections.
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Ashburton
McRae
Rotunda
Ferriman
Salvation Army
Salvation ‘Army
Town Planning Bill India evident move toward new scheme
Auckland June 10 Government plans to introduce a Town Planning Bill in the coming session. Minister Rivers told a Manurewa deputation that local authorities will gain powers to carry out town planning as a framework for a Garden City movement and suburban development.
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Auckland
A. M. Rivers
Manurewa
Myers
Roslyn All-Wool Goods Advertise With Delta Finish
Local retailer touts Ros lyn All-Wool Blankets Rugs Tweeds Worsteds Suits Football Jerseys Unshrinkable Flannels Plaidings and Underwear in a Delta finish appeal for men women and children.
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Roslyn
Greater Ashburton Proposal Approved by Borough Council
The Ashburton Borough Council approved forming a Greater Ashburton scheme. Councillor Hefford urged appointing a committee with Mayor and six councilors to gather information. Members noted Hampstead and Allenton might prefer separate boroughs, while Hampstead would press agitation for inclusion. The motion passed.
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Ashburton
Hefford
Perriman
Wood
Priest
Nicoll
Hillier
Cy. McRae
Hampstead
Allenton
Dominion Politics At Rotorua And Dunedin Meetings
The Hon W D S Macdonald spoke at a Rotorua meeting about a bill to revise Native Land Court recommendations and extend Native Lands for Settlement to small unoccupied native land with Public Trustee held funds and an optional land opening. In Dunedin the Hon Geo Laurenson criticized the press while addressing the Progressive Party's past and future and urged amendments to the Arbitration Court to gain public trust.
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Rotorua
Native Land Court
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Waihi
Geo. Laurenson
Dunedin
Progressive Party
New Zealand
Dominion
Sir Joseph Ward
J.P
Myers
Arbitration Court
Pirit Stoves and Brushes Offered by John Orr and Co
Business notice lists Pirit stoves at 10d and 1s 3d Scrub bing brushes from 6d each Ker osene pumps 10d good wooden bread boards 2s available from John Orr and Co.
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