Ashburton and Timaru Harbour District Proposal
A Herald report surveys Ashburton views on joining Timaru harbour district. The Ashburton Mayor backs the idea in principle but opposes any harbour rate unless representation is granted as with Lyttelton. Ex Mayor Reid also weighs in noting representation without rates could attract Ashburton trade via railage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Reid
Ashburton
Timaru Harbour
Hterald
Lyttelton
Timaru
Reid
Timaru Board
Lyttel
Frootoids Offer Quick Relief For Various Aches
An advertisement touts Frootoids as a curative for headache indigestion constipation and ditiousness. It claims rapid relief where other aperients fail and notes benefits to the liver and digestion with a nightly dose aiding constipation. Price is 1/6 and sales are through chemists medicine vendors or proprietor W G Hearne Geelong Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peut
Medicine Vendora
W. G. Hearne
Chamisg
Geelong
Victoria
Friendly Societies Seek Sanatorium Fee Reconsideration
A Auckland deputation of MPs pressed Hon. T Mackenzie to keep Rotorua Sanatorium charges at 21s rather than 30s. They argued higher fees burden friendly societies and funded relief for dependents and funerals. The minister noted per-patient cost exceeds 80s by 12s weekly but pledged aid and submitting representations to Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Friendly Societies
New Zealand
Rotorua
Poole
W. TJ. Dennings M.P
Societia
Valentine
New Zealand meat trade slump eyed by Manchester butcher
Mr A. A. Openshaw, a Manchester butcher, speaks from Wellington on the New Zealand meat shortage. He cites three causes: Argentine competition, excessive supplies, and reduced buying power. He notes London preferred New Zealand lamb, heavy mutton burdens West Coast trade, and British sheep influx amid buyer drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
A. A. Openshaw
Manchester
Wakanui
Bolton
Lancashire
New Zealand
Post
England
London
Swifts
Meat Trust
Argentina
Australia
United Kingdom
Boils and Carbuncles Remedies Promoted in Health Advice
A historical health note promotes Rexona as a cure for boils carbuncles and related skin eruptions. It advises hot water pre-treatment before application and claims Laxo-Tonic Pills purify the blood to prevent recurrence. The text lists uses for Rexona on various skin ailments and minor injuries.
London Commons reports lower imports for 1908
In the House of Commons Mr Winston Churchill notes Germany’s corrected imports for home consumption fall by 53.25 million and domestic merchandize and produce drop by 22.25 million. The Australian Dreadnought is announced as a gift by the Earl of Dudley amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Germany
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Cited For Permanent Cure
A Christchurch reader praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for permanently curing her husband’s backache after six years. The ad warns back pain signals kidney weakness and urges purchase via Foster McClelland Co. at 3s per box or six for 16s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Fifeshire Street
Christchurch
Dean
Doan
Jins
Foster- IcClelland Co
Pith Street
Sydney
Canterbury Drivers Union Seeks Federation to Secure Wage Award
Mr H Hunter in the annual report to the Canterbury Drivers Union notes Sir J Sim's remarks urging a federation of all drivers unions to draft a model award in Wellington. The union adopted the report after detailing gains from conference backed by the judges. Gains include £5 4s yearly for constant workers and 1s 14d daily for casual drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.hunter
Canterbury
Wellington
Fudge
Rangitata Lady Advocates Free Immigration Debate
A Rangitata letter from G. K. Hawdon discusses women’s views on domestic service and immigration. The author supports free immigration, argues for state management over private, proposes provincial lady agents and matrons, and warns about health and family impacts of scarce servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Spee
Bruedia
G. KE. Hawdon
Underwood
Otago
Les Wet
Becauce
Christchurch
Cracroft Wilson
Geraldine
Dunedin
McLean
England
New Zealand
Gisborne
Canada
Scotland
Ireland
Gardiner
League of Mistresses
RHEUMO claims rapid relief for rheumatism and gout
An advertisement touts RHEUMO as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica. It promises pain and swelling reduction and uric acid elimination with each dose while noting prices of 2s 8d and 4s 6d per bottle.
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Shipping
Tole
Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Monte
Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Best
Fassengore
Clayton
Rindaba
Yurakina
Songariro
Ruapehia
Vfriedlander Bros., Ltd
Passange
Monte Video
Voms
Pati
Fainui
Lune
Bonint T. Izzis
Cails Av
Rio de Faniers
Nicoll. Bios
Business Notices
NEW Zealand Insurance. Com
Pany, Ltd
Ryan
EST Colonial Company
Nicoll Bros
Islington Fertiisers
Islington
Islington & Turnip
Iseington
Nicole Bros
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Ballantyne & Co
HC. Barrett’s
Boot Warehouse
Henry
Hughes
Hereford Street
Wyderwood
Monarch
Gestituir Rotary
Edison
Excelsior
Adams and King, Ltd
Government
Nstrange Department
the Colon
Wwor
Sterling
Undertakers
Telephone
Cooper
Eve Uy Hug. Limited
Newman’s
Somerset Hotel
J. Newman
Colman
Isiangular
Ark
O'Connell St
Robert Totty
Cable News
Per Press Association
Shackleton
Brindisi
Antonio Lopes
Fire Island
New York
Board of Engineers
Congress
St. Louis
Gulf of Mexico
Athletic
R. Coonthes
Amateur Athletic Union of
Australasia
Representa
Beath
Emporium
YPHE
Betti
G. Med Burnett
Rooudis
NEW Zealand Coals
Westport
Stockton State
Kaitangata
Mount Somers
Newcastle Pelaw-Main
East Greta Aberdare Hepburn
Joshua TO
West Street
Christchurgh
DR. Fellows
St. Asaph Streat
A. M. Loasby
Colombe St
Fellows
George
Colombo Street
H. F.stevens
Hemsley Burnet
Hemsley Burene
Cafe
Cecil ‘Buildings
Rom Robinson
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