Roll of Honour War Casualties from Wellington Region
June 13 list shows killed in action Occlearland A T Winchester private Dlamin marshal private Ireland Walsh private Dlamin died of wounds Cruickshank sapper Okari mio died of sickness Anotts W R rifleman Timara reported wounded Minall G A private Syden ham wounded admitted to hospital Cherrise W R sapper Brunner ton Knell F private Greymouth reported slightly wounded remain with unit Pinn E W sapper Runanga Johnson Leonard 8 private Mahau
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Wellington
Occlearland
A. T
Winchester
Super
Ripaua
Dlamin
Marshal
Walsh
Ireland
Cruickshank
Okarimio
Anotts
W. R
Timara
Minall
G. A
Sydenham
Ospital
Cherrise
Sapper
Brunnerton
Knell
Greymouth
Ill health reports from Wellington and Christchurch
Wellington and Christchurch telegrams note several service members in ill health. Among those listed are Toomey and Brown with serious conditions, while Captain How Bel shows improvement and others such as Harper and Cochrane are removed from the seriously ill list.
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Wellington
Toomey
B.lee
Lemalee
Iti
Brown
Christchurch
Weed
How Bel
Harper
F.W
Cochrane
C. A
Prvtley
Polly of the Circus at His Majesty's Theatre Tonight
Mae Marsh stars in the Goldwyn drama Polly of the Circus at His Majesty's Theatre. A circus tale of love and tragedy with spectacular scenes including a burning tent and a thrilling horse race.
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Mae Marsh
Goldwyn
Polly
His Majesty's Theatre
Toby
John Douglas
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Locals
Time tests merit and public trust as locals endorse Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. Mr T Alexander of Ashburton reports long relief after using the remedy, praising its effect on painful back and disordered secretions. Doan's are sold by chemists and stores at about 38 per bottle with postage options through Foster McClellan Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
T. Alexander
Ashburton
Alexander
Doan
iFoster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Eminent Statistician Notes Empire Coal Share
An eminent statistician claims the British Empire provides one third of world coal and other metals shares including copper iron lead silver and fold. In Spokane Washington a dog hurt by a car learns to walk again with a crutch after a broken leg is set at the Spokane Humane Society Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Spokane
Washington
Spokane Humane Society
Hefford
Gaan berlain's Couch Remedy touted for coughs
The ad claims the remedy cures snuffles sore throat and watery eyes in children and lists it as the top treatment for coughs colds croups whooping cough and speedy relief sold everywhere.
Wheat and Oats Threshed This Season
Returns to May 15 from threshing mill owners in the Monthly Abstract of Statistics show 4 435 365 bushels of wheat and 3 079 118 bushels of oats threshed. Average yields per acre with available areas are 25.11 bushels for wheat and 33.02 bushels for oats. A table by land districts lists quantities and yields per acre.
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Auckland
Hawke's Bay
Taranaki
Marlborough
Wellington
Nelson
Westland
Canterbury
Otags
Southland
Potala
Hawke's
Taranaki Bay
Nelson A
Westland Canterbury
Tego
NSW wheat harvest 1947 18 shows 37 843 930 bushels
Government statistician reports New South Wales wheat production for 1947 48 season totaling 37 843 930 bushels at 11.71 bushels per acre. Pooling of 32 926 611 bushels. remaining 4 917 319 bushels for seed or disposal. Major yields centered Western Slopes Riverina Coastal and Western Plains. Hay output 475 300 tons, down 338 468 tons from prior year.
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J. &. Trivett
New South Wales
Riverina
Western Plains
Britain’s Slain Urge War Lecturers Address in America
Sir John Foster Fraser of the war lecturers committee spoke at the American newspaper proprietors dinner, recounting British sacrifices on the Western Front and urging unity of allied forces. He warned Germans may threaten freedoms but vowed Britain’s spirit endures beyond death and defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
John Foster Fraser
Great Britain
Sir John
France
Traifte
Washington Square
New York
125Th Street
United States
John
Birds, Famine Sparks Insect Plague Across War Affected Europe
Naturalists warn famine ravaged Central Europe has caused birds to decline and insect plagues to surge in Germany and Austria, with war-torn areas most affected, threatening crops and ecosystems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Austria
Soldiers praise Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
Several soldiers at the front write asking why the remedy is not publicized more. They report taking a bottle to the front relieved pain and suffering and helped many comrades. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Carisbrook
Sudbury
Cornwall” Duchesse
W. Strange & Co., Ltd
Christchurch & Ashburton
Qarg
AYLS
Ibis
Gall AT
THE
Hupmobile & Dodge Motor Agency
Burnett Street
Barrett
Sfud
Ake
Mga
Cash Store
East Street
Roll OF Honour
Entertainments
Wis Majesty’s Theatre
Britain
Foster Fraser
Manchester Bros
Hefford's
Vane Hefford & CO
Burton
R.N F
Clarke
Geo. Meddins
People's Ironmonger
Zealand
Newe Zealand
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