Mails Close Dates For Northern Ports and Overseas Routes
The notice lists mail closing dates and routing for several services. Rotomahana sails to Northern Ports Westport and Australian States via Sydney on June 12 13, and 8th for South Africa with connections to the Waikare at Auckland. Rotomahana departs 6 30 p.m. Talune sails to Fiji Honolulu United States Canada United Kingdom via London 28rd via Vancouver to connect at Auckland.
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Northern
Westport
Australian
Sydney
South Africa
Fiji
Honolulu
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
London
Europe
Vancouver
Waikare
Auckland
Australian Wheat Cargo Sells At 29s Per Quarter
An Australian cargo of wheat was sold for 29 shillings per quarter. The report notes the price in a London market context dated June. No additional names or firms are provided in the fragment.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
London
Market Price Snapshot for Wheat and Provisions
Stoney June 10 listings show Wheat at 4d to 4 ad, Flour £9 10s to £10, Oats Tasmanian 3s 6d, Barley 4s 3d, Potatoes Tasmanian £5 10s to £6 15s, Onions Victorian £7 10s, New Zealand prices varied. ADELAIDE Jane St notes weak Wheat with offers to 3s per load and Flour £9 53.
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Stoney
Sydney
Tasmanian
New Zealand
Adelaide
Jane St
Burnside market prices report from Dunenin fair
June 11 market report lists fat cattle at 7 10s to 11 10s for best heifers and cows, fat sheep prices down 6d to 1s, wethers 16s 6d to 18s with some heavy lots at 21s, lambs up to 11s, pigs selling well from suckers 6d to 10s and baconers 42 to 58s. cattle supply strong, sheep supply excessive.
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Per Prats Association
Eledtric
Dunenin
Burnside
Carrie
Geraldine Livestock Sale Shows Mixed Demand
A Geraldine livestock sale drew good attendance with cautious demand. Prices ranged for forward wethers and lambs from 3d to 14s 8d, with store lambs around 4d, fat cattle to £6 1s, fat heifers to £23 6d, and pigs from 7s 4d to 17s.
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Geralding
Addington Livestock Market Fat Cattle Sheep and Pigs Sales
At Addington market on June 11 fat cattle reached 209 head with prime sorts selling 198 6d to 249 6d per 100 lb. Prime bullocks and steers ranged up to £14 17s 6d and £11 10s respectively, with lighter trades lower. Sheep totals exceeded 6000 with a weaker market per head for wethers and ewes, fat lambs about 108 6d to 14s 3d for export, and store sheep 4000 head fully cleared. pigs totalled 400 with rising demand and baconers 8s to 4d per lb.
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Suesr
Jés
Wethars
New Zealand Education Boards Pause Over Sewing Mistress Reductions
The Education Boards in New Zealand faced a proposed cut of sewing mistresses in many country schools. They discussed the issue at a board meeting and noted contact with the Education Department. The chairman urged pressure on Parliament to prompt prompt action and remedy the situation.
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Priass
Auhbectow
Education Department
New Zealand
Ang
Local and General Railway Expansion to Marin
Local and General Railway plans propose a meeting to discuss extending rail service to Mayfield. MP MelLachlan is expected to attend. A coronation procession committee offers 2553 pounds in prizes for best displays. Pairs of local sports and society items follow.
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Marin
Mayfield
MelLachlan
Torazo
James Herron
Jidward Carr
Temulka
Inga
Oamaru
Ashburton notices greet Buckley health and local items
News from Ashburton reports Mr G A M Buckley improving health. Notices announce Allen's Road closure for bridge repairs from 14th to 18th, hospital alterations tendered to Mr Philip Williams with Mr W Leggett as clerk of works.
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Ashburton
G.A. M. Buckley
Upper Ashburton Road
Allen’s Road
Allenton
Sale notices and local updates in brief
Mr H Stephenson continues drapery sales Saturday at 2 o clock. D Thomas with Friedlander Bros clear ing sale Friday at Mr John McDowell’s farm Mitcham. Farewell to Rev W Lamb Tuesday at Baptist Tabernacle. July 1 Friedlander Bros Ltd auction Borough reserves. Isle of Man moves to teach Manx in elementary schools. Ster Barrin gen of Bohemia has his 37th child baptized. Gore farmers complain of hares increasing. London Bridge to be widened 11 ft. current width 6 ft ast. UK newspaper circulation total 60 000 in 1901, 700 000 in 1651, now 81 millions. Exan sh convict pardoned after false testimony. Boer prisoners near Lisbon find gold vein at Jowar Mines. New Zealand Clothing Factory advertises waterproof boots for wet season. boots and slippers available.
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H. Stephenson
D. Thomas
Messrs
Briedlander Bros
John McDowell
Mitcham
W. Lamb
Wellington
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Isle of Man
Ster
United Kingdom
Penrighs
Lisbon
Jowar
New Zealand
Photographers Under Royal Sprawl Promote Worm Wonder
In a fragmented advertorial style, a local studio on High Street promotes a sensational product called Tus Cura. The copy targets residents fearing cold symptoms and touts the Worm Worriers as ever vigilant guardians.
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The
Royal
Keinas
Princeca
Waller
High Street
Obriescharsh
Chat with Capt. Fred Tucker on South Africa trek and war
Captain Fred Tucker shares observations from campaigns in South Africa. He praises the Russian cob as ideal for mounted infantry, notes hospital care, identifies risks of enteric fever, and discusses Boer camps, contingents, Kitchener visits, and postwar farming prospects for New Zealanders in the region.
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Tucker
South Africa
Cape Colony
Tommy Atkins
Enteric
New Zealand
Africa
England
S.A.C
Police
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
Burgaredorp
General Brabant
Abova
Tranevaal
Orange River Colony
Natal
Hampstead School Committee Special Meeting Notes
A Hampstead School Committee meeting was held with Rev G B Inglis chairing. Members present included A Orr G W Andrewa Hardy Rumeey Hayman and Thompson. apology from Cawsey. Correspondence covered leave for Miss Williamson due to her mother's illness and a replacement from Christchurch. Coronation souvenirs and Education Board elections noted. Committee discussed Coronation day activities and allocating £5 for library books or a subcommittee. Ten applications for pupil teacher. Mildred Morland of Bakais appointed pending Board confirmation.
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Tiswaypo Sehoor
Tinwald School
J A Clothier
R Tremain
Giles
F Bonnington
J Hampton
J Gudgell
J Fergie
Chinnery
Helem
Maidens
Manard
North Cantechery School Areamittee Association
Chaglat Wad
Membara
Education Board
Hampstead
G. B. Inglis
A. Orr
G. W. Andrewa
Hardy
Rumeey
Hayman
Thompson
Cawsey
Miss Williamson
Harper
PUFI
Mildred Morland
Bakais
Spinsters Ball at Mount Somers Delights Local Guests
The annual Mount Somers Spinsters Ball in the schoolroom drew wide praise as the best country dance in Hilla district. Decorations included chrysanthemums greens and lanterns with a large marquee and an ample supper by the Ball Committee. Entertainment featured songs and dance music by Miss Hood, Prica, Beckley, and master of ceremonies Charles Armstrong.
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Mount Somers
Epinators
Hilla
Miss Hood
Prica and
Beckley
Charles Armatrong
Sewing mistresses protest plan to withdraw support
A deputation from Willowby Flemington Elgin Selwyn Ellesmere and Lauriston committees urged the North Canterbury Education Board to fund sewing mistress salaries. They cited forty affected schools and urged board provision rather than household subscriptions. Mr Hardy defended women teachers and the chairman promised sympathy and ongoing department contact.
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North Canterbury Education Board
Christchurch
Willowby
Flemington
Elgin
Selwyn
Ellesmere
Lauriston
Chapman
C. A. C. Hardy
The Plague Kills In One Cage Of Plagues
A June 11 report from the United Press Association via Electric Telegraph notes a deadly incident where a cage of plagues caused fatalities. Local authorities investigate the cause and potential public health impact.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Federal Parliament Debates Debt and Treasury Measures
The Senate reduced the duty on all men’s stores to IS percent and placed straw on the free list. An amendment to reduce starch was lost by a tied vote. Sir George Turner warned the States faces lower revenue and borrowing is needed to fund essential works. A Stoking Fund of 2 percent on loans would extinguish each loan in thirty seven years. The Commonwealth may borrow about half a million yearly for several years.
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J C Anderson
Stirling
Anderson
Conoxation
Bailey
Ashburton
Foorrann
Rakaia
Dunsander
Rakaia Domain
W. Harvey
C. May
J. Harvey
G. Bruce
W Sturgiss
J. O'Rourke
Aptain
M. Reilly
W. Shannon
G. Murray
H Kennedy
Shannon
H. Boethins
W B Baker
Cher
H. Palmer
Chertsey
Clore
Eric
Kyle Debating Society
J. Lambie
R. McKenzie
John Moore
J. B. Carruthers
Senate
House of Representatives
George Turner
Commonwealth
Australians Dominate Cambridge By Large Innings Win
Cambridge batted first and were rolled for a low total as Hopkins led the attack for Australia. He took seven wickets for 10 runs and combined with Blaker Fry and Wilson for early breakthroughs. Harper top scored with the only double figure count. Australia won by an innings and 183 runs.
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London
Cambridge
Hopkins
Blaker
Fry
Wilson
Harper
Jones
Auckland drunkenness cited by Licensing Committee
Interprovincial report shows rising arrests in Auckland with 611 in 1895 and 1272 last year. Auckland licensing district figures rise from 664 in 1893 to 1429 last year. Mr Hendry urges action as Aucxnann presents evidence on police focus and public order. In other news Mr Fownes suffers injuries after a platform mishap near the railway. rescue and hospital treatment follow.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Aucxnann
Auckland
Ser¢t Hendry
Arinst
Garymours
Fownes
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