New Zealand Officials Praised at Agricultures Night
John Fletcher quoted on beliefs as Mr Grigg lauded New Zealand for its Agriculture Minister. Mr McNab spoke of welfare for agriculture and Mr FR Flatman represented Parliament. Applause greeted Ell’s absence, a note on an experimental farm, then the gathering sang Auld Lang Syne.
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John Fletcher
Grigg
New Zealand
McNab
FR. Flatman
Flatman
Ell
Christchurch
Parliament of
Minister Inspects Domain Improvements During Visit
The Minister toured the Domain with the Mayor and Curator, praising improvements since a prior visit. He inspected the propagating house, rosary, fernery, native plantings, pavilion, and new drive, and received tree seed packets from Mr Young. A run to the Registrar of Electors office followed, with a pledge to discuss matters with Dr Findlay.
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Mr Nab
McNab
Young
AleNab
Registrar of Electors
W. W. White
White
Findlay
New Zealand Fruit Show Medals Attributed At London Event
At the Horticultural Society fruit show in London the New Zealand Government exhibited apples and pears earning the old society medal. Blakeway of Christchurch won the silver Banksian medal for apples while Clarke Bros of Whangarei took silver Knightian medals for preserved fruits and J Anderson of Adelaide received a silver medal for apples. West Australian Government grapes also won a silver medal with H C Williamson earning a bronze.
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London
The
Horticultural Society
New Zealand
Society
Blakeway
Christchurch
Mecesis Clarke Bros
Whangarei
J. Anderson
Adelaide
H. C. Williamson
Labour MPs Propose Amendment to Welfare Rules
In London on June 12, Independent Labour members of the House of Commons move an amendment to lower the pension age to sixty five abolish the income limit remove pauper disqualification end Taarries clauses and relax the character test for welfare eligibility.
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London
Independent Labour
House of Commons
Victorian Premier Denounces The Age in Press Row
Melbourne June 12 Premier Thomas Dent of Victoria attacks the Age newspaper over its political criticism. He claims the late David Syme sought to direct politicians and says he refused to be guided by Syme. Dent recalls an offer of £1 to charity if the paper proves he profited dishonestly as a minister.
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Melbourne
Thomas Dent
Victoria
Age
David Syme Aways
Meat Trade Federation Signals Price Increases Amid Short Supply
A manifesto from the National Federation of Meat Traders states rising prices are necessary due to scarce cattle and reduced arrivals from Canada and the United States. No prospect of cheaper meat for consumers is indicated.
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London
National Federation of Meat Trader
Canada
United States
Sussex and Worcestershire Rise in Early County Matches
Cricket report notes June 18 morning fixtures with Sussex vs Middlesex: Rejisinghi played an unfinished 143. Worcestershire faced Oxford with Simpson-Hayward scoring 102 and topping six wickets for the U1.
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London
Sussex
Middlesex
Rejisinghi
Worcestershire
Oxford
Simpson-Hayward
Despondent men in New Zealand attempt suicide
In Wellington a young man from Chedin tried to shoot himself in a private lawn after declaring despair over unemployment. He survived and sought help. In Dunedin Andry Armstrong, 25, a farm hand at Wirkpatrick's near Taieri, attempted to cut his throat with a knife, the wound deemed not life threatening.
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Wellington
William Prictor
Chedin
Tasmantreet
Inmtes
Dunedin
Andry Armstrong
Wirkpatrick
Winter Show Draws Wide Attendance and Notable Prizes
The Winter Show at the Arcade draws a large, countywide crowd with visitors from far districts. Executives are praised for businesslike arrangements and the Temperance Band provides afternoon entertainment. Prize list highlights long and short haired cats, keen rabbits, and terrier entries, with special prizes for top poultry and best bird awarded by sponsors.
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Temperance Band
Massrs
Matson and Co
T. Bullock
Scottish Pipe Band
J. H
E. Wheeler
D. Hetford
V. Thompson
Keith Sladey
H.e
Mit
I. P. Madden
Aliss M. Newman
Lewis
May Hocking
Grenistndd Velue
C. McDonald Volive
C. A. Smith
Keen Rabbits
M. Andrews
K. Muir Grhite
BE. Neyman Gox
N.Z. Palmners’ Co-operative Association, Ltd
Wo Patterson
National Mortagave and Agency Go., Ltd
J. O'Carrell
Dairying regulations and Culverden estate discussed
The Hon Robert McNab spoke on the dairy regulations noting the new rules are nearly ready and aimed at stopping careless farming. He described the Culverden estate process with ballot allocations for three preferred employees and the Homestead block to follow ordinary selection. He noted most tenants surrendered private leases for 33 year government leases. He also doubted government support for travel to the US fleet reception in Auckland.
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Auckland
Messrs Massey
Lang
Ai.p.’S
Myr McNabb
Mir Massey
Mr Massey
Mr Lang
New Zealand
Christchurch
Culverden
Canterbury Land Board
Land Board
Opinmons
Arbitration Court
Weekly stock and produce sales at Farmers' Co-operative
Fair entries at the Saturday sale show prices for poultry ducks pigs and beef with top bids reported. A large turnout at Havelock Street Mart reflects strong demand with clearances at market rates for potatoes onions wheat barley and meat.
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Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
Farmers’ Co-operative Asociation
Havelock Street
H. Stephenson
Canterbury Beats Britain 13–3 in Anglo Welsh clash
In Christchurch on June 18 the final score was Canterbury 13 Britain 3 after an early 8–0 lead by Canterbury. The match opened with Britain scoring two tries but Canterbury pulled ahead to seal the win.
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Christchurch
Britain
Canterbury
Railway station arrest for drunkenness noted in Dunedin report
A woman was arrested at the railway station this afternoon for drunkenness. The Minister of Railways orders an inquiry into a Gore railway accident from Thursday. Obituaries note the death of Kerr in Sumner and funeral attendance by Sumner residents. The Warnegan Borough Council considers granting powers to secure cheaper life necessities for residents.
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Fouhey
Donovan
Minister of Railways
Gore
Snccenes
Mar Kerr
Gerrow
Sumner
Yannis, Cricket and Forensic Club
Ashburton
Kerr
Wanganui
Warnegand
Connell
Complete Clearing Sale At Mr Irvine Homestead Wes terfeld
Instructions from Mr J W Irvine to hold a complete clearing sale at his homestead. Sale date and details uncertain due to fragmentary text. Readable elements indicate property and location Wes terfeld.
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Put
National Mortgage and Agency CO
UPD
Aly J. Stewart
Messrs Friedlander Bros
Westerfeld
J. W. Irvine
Fallane
To Let TEW COTTAGE Rooms in William Street
TO LET. TEW COTTAGE offering several rooms in a dwelling in William Street. Suitable for small lodging with convenient access to town. Enquiries may be made at the address or through local listings for rental details.
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William Streab
Ashburton Lease Taken Over Refreshments Offered
William Bryant Ishes announces he has taken the Ashburton Railway Refreshment Rooms lease for three years and invites locals and travelers to visit. The refreshment counter offers tea coffee cocoa sandwiches and cakes with a lady assistant. the temperance bar stocks a range of cordials and sodas. a complete renovation is planned with free writing tables and telegraph supplies. Also advertised are fancy needlework depots and related supplies at East Street Ashburton.
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William Bryant
Ashburton
Milsom
Gray
Townsend
James Liddell
APR Jr Grocks Expressman and General Carrier
PEGS thanks Ashburton and district residents for liberal support and solicits continuance. Messages by telephone or at W. Pickles West Street receive immediate attention. Furniture removal in the district and goods forwarded worldwide via New Zealand Express Company through local agent. Personal supervision in all cases.
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Apr Jr. Grocks
Ashburton
Hmessares
W. Pickles
West Streat
N.Z. Express Company
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Penis Methodist Church
R. J. Uiddell
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D. McKenzie
Alford Forest
Friedlander
County Council
West Street
Ashburton County Council
SHELL
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Qale
Methuven
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Friedlanger
Friedlander Bros., Limited
D. Friedlander
National Monteage
N.Z
16QEAR
Stuart
Chertsey
Agricultural Department
A. Ju
W. R Shattoce
Gash Butcher
East Street
Terrace Nursery
Noth. Oriders
MIT H
Hf. Bairstow
Yaar
Duncan
Smilies
Farmers
Fenders
RGF
Set Witt
Charles Morrison
Andrew Orr and Co
Tel
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Guardian Office
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People’s Butcher
J. Stace
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Ordere
Kerr Bros
Charles Ward
Qass and
Moore Streets
Sipartos County
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P. Bauer
H. M. Jones
Chas. Thomas
Eee
Collins
Gooda
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Turner
Mitchell and Turner
Minerva
H.p
Rex
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Yoster Club
STE
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Burnett Street
Myers’ Supply Store
Percy
Eve
Collins and CO
T. Bungle
Cunthal
Corner Cos
Cause Streets
Railway Station
Dobson Street
Terrace
Oxford Brrent
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Dracefield Avenue
Nethervby
Qin Wald
H. Bullock
J. Bullock
Tt. Bullock
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the People's Ironmonger
R Bros
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Gerry Amazon
Pritchard
Tancred Street
Fev Pens Costany Co
Edison
I.S.A
Huey
OUR Shop
Playfair Company
Riversdale
Paraut
W. 8. Strange
Edison Phonographes
Clement-Patbot Motor
Johnston
Orr
John
ENNIS
Jarrah
Due Lyttelton May Agth
S.S
Glynt
Due Lyttelton
Joshua Tucker
Paige
Tal
Auckland No. LA
Kee Fine
Prunes
CHEM
Japan
Jordan
S . Oo
van Houten
Fry’s
Homeopathic
I Bensdorp
Fry
Rowntree’s
Brown and Polson
Brown and Co
Dwiyer
Poultry Foods
Juno
Bereala Singer's
Tinwaldonisrs
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