Anama Road Board Hekeno Meeting Minutes
The Anama Road Board met at Hekeno on Monday the 5th with W Nosworthy as chairman. Leave of absence granted to G Harrison and W Eir Jones. Harvey Bros. lowest tender accepted for forming a road near Mayfield. Coronation committee invited to June 22 celebrations. attendance planned. Shingle requests from Gallagher Bros and Mrs H Sewell noted. further actions outlined. Tender calls for Montalto Road shingling and Crown Lands transfer discussed. Grants for road works to be sought for Downs Road and Ruapuna Cemetery Road. Accounts £224 approved. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher Bros
H. Sewell
South Hinds Road
Marrow Bros
Montalto Road
Crown Lands Department
Ruapuna Settlement
Public Works
Downs Road
Ruapuna School
Cemetery Road
London Markets Report Drift as Prices Hold Steady
Por Presa Association Copright London dispatch notes Australian cargoes offered with little activity. Rabbits and hares steady though dull. hemp markets quiet and unchanged as traders cite high prices and cautious demand.
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Por Presa Association
Coppright
London
Weekly Stock and Produce Sales Report
The weekly stock and produce sale on Saturday by Mr H Stephenson and the Farmers Cooperative Association drew a large crowd with strong prices. Poultry ranged from 1s to 2s 9d per pair, pigs from 1s 6d to 6s 9d, and dairy and produce items showed solid yields. apples, pears, and meat prices are listed with per pound or per unit values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stephenson
Havelock Street
Farmers' Co-operative Association
West Street
Sales of prime Timaru properties in fortnight
Messrs Guinness and LeCrew report property sales in the past fortnight. Wiliam Dixon’s Pusey estate of 1240 acres in Cattle Valley Faur Lie transfers to F Buckley. James Corbett’s Cricklewood farm 289 acres sells to Milson J. Lee. Clarendon farm near Milton 3060 acres with homestead to W Johnston. Inwood's Fernside farm 105 acres Pleasant Point with limestone land to George Mackie.
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Guinness and LeCrew, Ltd
Timaru
Wiliam Dixon
Pusey
Cattle Valley
Faurlie
F. Buckley
James Corbett
Cricklewood
Milson J. Lee
Clarendon Farm
Milton
W., J. Johnston
L. Inwood
Pleasant _ Point
George Mackie
Cinematograph Show Delights at Theatre Royal
The Royal Picture Company presented a new batch of films on Saturday night drawing a fair attendance. The Border Rangers and The Stolen Father were well acted dramas while Down to Sunset in Holland depicted Dutch daily life. Neighboring Kingdoms offered scenic views and other pictures provided amusement. A fresh programme is promised for tomorrow evening.
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Theatre Royal
Royal Picture Company
Border Rangers
Holland
Sheffield Choir Praises From Cleveland Critics on Tour
The Sheffield choir of Sheffield England, in Cleveland on tour under Dr Charles Harriss, earns high praise from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Critics laud its 200 voices, precise ensemble, clear diction, and notable soloists in a program including Bach. Dr Coward’s baton is credited with unity and dramatic nuance.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hester
Cleveland
Sheffield
Shefield
England
Bach
Charles Harriss
Montreal
Australia
Coward
Queen Victoria
Jennie Taggart
Gertrude Lonsdale
Henry Turnpenny
Robert Charlesworth
Cure That Cold Now Baxter's Lung Bottle Ad
An old advertisement touts Cure That Cold Now as a fast-acting remedy called Baxter's Lung. It promotes a 14 10d Jengensize bottle and urges buyers to choose Bax ars for results. The copy emphasizes quick relief and winter use.
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Baxter
Imperial Conference debate on reciprocal maintenance orders
Sir Joseph Ward moves to establish reciprocal maintenance for deserted wives and children across the Empire. Dr Findlay and Mr Fisher urge Empire wide or federal action, while opponents question practical enforcement. A compromise resolution calls for reciprocal legal provision to secure justice and protection, with the conference adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
Sir Joseph Ward
Britain
Findlay
Hesonpera
England
New Zealand
Dominions
Andrew Fisher
Joseph Ward
John Burns
Hindlay
Lewis Harcourt
Hughes Sees Imperial Conference Failing to Remake Empire
Acting Prime Minister Mr W M Hughes says the Imperial Conference is unlikely to remould the Constitution or Britain’s policy toward the overseas Dominions. A key gain would be unitary legislation and less misunderstanding. He opposes Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s idea of an Imperial Council to grant treaty powers to the Dominions.
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Melbourne
Lune
W. M. Hughes
Britain
Hughes
Wilfrid Laurier
Imperial Council
Canada
Investing the Prince of Wales at the Garter
London June 11 reporting the investiture ceremony for the Prince of Wales with the Order of the Garter. King George and Queen Mary presided as the Prince received the insignia and accolade, with a grand procession to St George's Chapel and a pageant witnessed by crowds at Windsor Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Order of the Garter
Waterloo
King George
Queen Mary
King Manuel
Duke of Connaught
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Prince Christian
Prince Arthur
George
Winchestar
St. George's Chapel
Duke of Argyll
Lord Esher
Royal Household
Coldstream Guards
Windsor Castle
Charles II
Mary
Heat Wave Breaks Records Across Regions
The heat wave sweeping the United States reports one death and four serious prostrations in Missouri with peak temperatures at St. Louis. New York notes a hotter spell, the warmest since 1886, while Chisao is mentioned as breaking prior records.
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New York
Chisao
Missouri
St. Louis
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement in Christchurch Ad
Mrs J. J. Carpenter of Addington Christchurch testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her husband’s back pain and kept him free of the ailment for eight years. The ad urges readers to purchase at 83 per bottle or 16s 6d for six bottles and to ensure they get Doan's from Foster MacClellan Co Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs J. J. Carpenter
Ward Street
Addington
Christchurch
Dean
Foster,MacClellan, Clo
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
Victoria League Conference Adopts Immigrant Welcome Initiatives
Overseas branches attended the Victoria League Conference where Lord Plunket emphasized the role of sentiment in sustaining the imperial ideal and unity. Mrs Rollett praised New Zealand's efforts to help young Englishmen adjust to farming life and urged a systematic immigrant welcome. A Pashtish delegate proposed teacher exchanges to aid the League's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Plunket
Rollett
New Zealand
League
Coronation Celebrations Under Way Across Christchurch
The Christchurch Defence Office reports Cabinet approval for railway passes to veterans within fifteen miles to attend Coronation events. North Canterbury Education Board distributes Coronation medals to schoolchildren and urges committee chairs to plan presentations before holidays. Wellington grocers open on Coronation Day unless the Prince of Wales Birthday is observed. Christchurch plans a 3000-car motor procession four miles long for Coronation Day. Acting-Prime Minister J Carroll says Hon. T Mackenzie will be in Christchurch on Coronation Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
North Canterbury Education Board
C. 4H. Opie
Wellington
Queenstown
J. Carroll
T. Mackenzie
Fire outbreaks and losses across Christchurch Gisborne Marton
Firefighters battled blazes at Mr John Cook's grain and produce store in Papanui Road St Albans with contents damaged and cause under review. In Te Karaka eight room home of J B Paynter destroyed. insured for £4000. Marton boarding house with stables burned. insurance values £1100 and £100 respectively amid water shortages and difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
John Cook
Papanui Road
St. Albans
Gisborne
J. B. Paynter
Te Karaka
Imperial Office
Sydney
Marton
New Zealand Farm Boys Immigrants Show Promising Results
The boy immigration advisory committee of the New Zealand Farmers Union reports strong results from placing town lads on farms under the Department of Labour. Employers praise the lads’ diligence and learning, wages average 12s to 15s weekly with bonuses, and many expect substantial bank savings by age of majority. Aims to extend schemes and match female domestic tours with similar arrangements pending government reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Dominion
Department of Labour
New Zealand
Farmers’ Union
Eminent Doctor Warns on Constipation and Health
Dr Robert Bell, senior Glasgow physician and British Gynaecological Society figure, argues constipation harms health by lowering spirits and promoting toxin absorption. He endorses Fellows's A.C. Tablets as a tonic aid, noting they strengthen intestines and regulate function. available from A M Loasby Chemist, Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bell
Epp's
Glasgow Hospital
British Gynaecological Society
Bays
Fellows
S. A.C. Tabets
Loasby
Colombo
Christchurch
Austria Now Has Eighty Lady Doctors in Vienna
Austria increased its number of female physicians to eighty, up from nine eight years ago. Vienna leads with the most doctors, offering careers focused largely on women and children's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
Wellington June results show close football and a draw
Wellington results list Powelke defeating Petone 6 to 3, St James 17 nil over Victoria College, Oriental 17 6 over Southern, Athletic 14 8 over Melrose. Old Boys and Wellington drew 8 each. Dunedin June 10 update Southern beat Kaikorai 9 to 8 and Dunedin beat Taieri 8 to unknown.
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Wellington
New Zealand Tourers Lose to Auckland in League Match
In Auckland the touring New Zealand side fell 14 to 1 as Auckland built a halftime lead through Tara Walj and Francis. Second half scorers included Mason Nelson Liddell and Gillett while Francis Bennett and Harrison added tries for Auckland. Touring team departs tomorrow amid a thrilling finish.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Tarawalj
Francis
Fricker
Mason
Nelson
Liddells
Wellington
Gillett
Bennett
Tawo
Harrison
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H. A. Lloyd
Reid and Robertson
J. B. Mackwan and Co., Limited
United Insurance Co., Limited
Ashburton
S.G.B
Tapvees
J. H. Dent
Arcade
Seay
Balclutha
J, Wallace
Cee
Jack Virgo
Gore
Southland
Bonnington
H.E. Bonnington
D. C
Ermanent © Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
Ayer’s Lair
Ded, C. Ayer
Ashburton Drug
Anama Road Board
Commercial
London Markets
Nelson, Moate & Co., Etc
Ceylon
Tasmania
Craighead
Tancred Street
Lane
Lane’s
B. Alen
Prinsteg
Frianals
Asuburbon
the Sheffield Choir
Mr Hughes
Windsor
America
Earneg
THE
Victoria League
Press Association
EIRES
Farmers and Immigration
Tomows
Albion
Linwood
Old Boys
Sydenham
Marist Old Boys
Merivale
Canterbury College
City
Varsity
Grafton
Newton
Marist Brothers
Parnell
Een
Pirates
University
Union
Alhambra
Port
WEN
Mitchell & Turner's
New South Wales
Queensland
Doa
Holland Blinds Gees’, Ltd OF
Christchurgh
W. H. Collins and
Simpson
H.C. Barrett
Simpson Suits
Tonking
Boot Palace
Albert H. Sparrow
Mark Begus
Ei Pva
East Street
Burrage
Somerset Corner
T. Vorgets
J. Burragh
F. H. Choat
Merchants
Hummer
Zealandia
Humber” Motors
Oates & CO
T. Tortill
G.H. Buckianan
Astbayttly
jPreonvic Securities
R. Kennedy
Solium
Burnett Street
Mdonald & C
Costumiers
Steedmans
IEE
Steedman
Kempthorne
Prosser” & CO
Roslyn
Burnett
Mai South Road
Thea
P. Bullock
Nice
Dalen Road
River Terrace
Seafield Road
Dbi
Fron
Alford Forest Road
Hampstead
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