New Zealand Debates Dreadnought Offer and Imperial Navy
Parliament debates the governments offer of a Dreadnought to the Imperial Navy. Leaders argue constitutional procedures, national training, and defence funding while weighing imperial unity and Pacific security. The Premier defends actions as necessary for Empire morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Jane
Massey
Herriés
Pacific
Japan
Herries
Britain
Fraser
Reid
Phillips
Thompson
Wallane
Germany
Sidey
Imperial Navy
Guthrie
Wright
Jennings
Negata
Allen
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Australia
Lang
Dihmnedt
Wisher
Herdman
Great Britain
Messrs
Wilford
Hine
Duncan
McLaren
Joseph Ward
House
Committee of Supply
Committee of Ways and Lords
Overseas Market Report From High Commission on Meat Butter and Wool
Wellington June 14 A London dated report from the High Commissioners notes overstocked mutton with slow demand and large arrival pressure. Lamb markets weak with heavy arrivals. butter demand improves despite poor weather in Europe and at home. Prices quoted for Canterbury and North Island brands, and notes on beef, cheese, and seed markets.
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Wellington
London
Department of
Adil
Canterbury
North Island
New Zealand
Siberian
Clearing Sale At Mitcham By New Zealand Co operative
The New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association held a large sale at Mitcham on Monday with strong attendance. Horses and cattle brought various prices from 3 to 48 pounds, including bay mares, geldings, and a 4-year-old bay gelding at 38 pounds. sheep, hoggets, ewes, rams, and crossbreds sold at several shillings per head. cattle including a springer and two-year-olds, and pigs with baconets. Implements and farming gear also sold, including disc harrows, drill, binder, and ploughs at listed sums.
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New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Mitcham
Cot
Vlynn
Syrs
M.s
D.f
Zam-Buk Heals 18 Month Wound After Football Injury
Mrs J Smith of Palmerston North reports a severe shin wound in her son from a football kick. After eighteen months of discharge and failed remedies, Zam-Buk applied in two small palm nets, the wound healed completely with no recurrence. Zam-Buk advertised as a pure antiseptic suitable for cuts burns bruises eczema piles and other sores with prices listed.
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J. Smith
Main Street
Palmerston North
N.Z
Zam-Buk
New Zealand Tailoring Reform Slashes Suit Prices
Four to six guineas for made to measure suits were common until George Davies opened modern cash based shops. His firm offers suits to measure from £2 10s to £8 1s, claiming equal fit and quality with substantial savings. Ashburton branch at the Arcade invites inspection of samples and prices.
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New Zealand
Twig-Land
George Davies
Davies
Ashburton
Editorial critique on New Zealand politics and parliamentary delay
A reader hails recent editorials while condemning the Premier for delaying Parliament over dual proposals and seeking a London visit. The letter disputes the Premier’s motives regarding the Dreadnought offer and argues for expert advice, accusing leaders of diminishing democratic accountability. Address: G Alford Forest Road, June 12, 1909.
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New Zealand
Mus
Asquith
Sir Joseph
London
Democracy
Howe
Nosworthy
M.P
Alford Forest Road
Christchurch City Council moves on relief works for unemployed
The Christchurch City Council resolved to start relief works for the most needy married men with union permission to pay below minimum wage. It telegraphed the Premier that relief would occur if the council is indemnified against award breaches. In Auckland a meeting of unemployed painters heard eighty out of work and hunger. a deputation was planned to press the mayor for faster municipal works.
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Christchurch
Auckland
Burglary at Carterton Station Stolen Cash Reported
Burglars forced a railway station window and smashed a tilk azu taking cash. The amount stolen is not yet known. No suspects or exact figures provided in the report.
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Carterton
Tilk Azul
Plunkets to travel to Auckland and Cook Islands aboard Challenger
Lord and Lady Plunket leave Wellington by train for Palmerston North tonight then proceed to Auckland. Lord Plunket will sail on the cruiser Challenger to the Cook Islands with the vessel departing Auckland and returning about July 7.
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Wellington
Lord
Lady Plunket
Palmerston North
Auckland
Lord Plunket
Challenger
Cook Islands
Islands
Feilding School Teaches Wool Classing Across District
The Feilding Technical School Committee and the Wanganui Education Board arrange wool classing instruction in the district. Instructor Mrs Cahill, famed among wool-growers, led the Waituna class with 43 pupils as Mr Short, noted Rommey breeder and prize-winner, spoke on starting and managing a flock. Further classes are promised with strong support.
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Feilding
Feilding Technical School Committee
Wanganui Education Board
T. Cahill
Waituna
Cahill
Short
Towers quarrel over silent mist and cold
A fragmented note mentions a quarrel at Towers about a cold and sneezing that returns, hinting at a moral about lingering tension. The text references Kissing-teasing lovers, Coughinge-sneezing, and names Woods and Peppermint Oure in a cryptic wash of lines.
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Towers Quarrel
Neweastle Pelaw Main First Prize Gold Medal
The item described as First Prize Gold Medal at Frare British Exhibition 1908, awarded for wartime or industrial display. Noted provenance at New Eastle Pelaw Main with reference to Frare British Exhibition.
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Neweastle Pelaw-Main
Winners list of thirteenth half year rewards by Kozie Tea Cash
The list records cash bonuses dated June 7 1909 paid to numerous recipients including Mrs I Brown Hokitika Mrs Paskell Glenmore Miss M Robison Milton and others across Hokitika Greymouth Milton Gisborne and Kaikorai. Also notes special bonuses of five shillings to thirty six other persons and ten shillings to many named individuals including Miss E Mellor Ashburton and Mrs Butler Balfour.
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I. Brown
Hokitika
Paskell
Glenmore
M. Robison
Milton
Adsingow
Greymouth
I. Hansen
Lower Hutt
R. Burrell
Kumara
J. G. Lakin
A. McCourt
A. Hanley
WS Reid
E. G. Miller
Kaikorai
Ar.Devies
Westlaid
P. Dowell
E. Mellor
Ashburton
Butler, Balfour
Smith
Two farming opportunities in Ashburton offer ready land
Goodwill of Leasehold and Freehold farms near Ashburton comprise 375 acres of first class land with a six roomed house stables and other buildings. At 14 per acre both farms promise wheat yields of 30 to 90 bushels per acre and are ready for cropping. Further particulars from West Street offices.
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Shipping
Kakina
Gro Lolo Beg
Uyl
Jay
Bruedlander Bros
Lid
Sshaw, Savill and Albion CO
Wee
Ndon
Monte Video
Tener
Nffe
Plymouth
Sen Is
Wallingto
Trinacreiy
tAlso Calla
Rio de Daniero
Nicoll Bros
Business Notices
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Islington
Turnip
Siskington
Igollaros
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
ACADE
Mi Acdo
Tomeasure
Tood
Clood Wearing
Parliament OF
House OF Representatives
Nsurancl Department
Qu. Department
Coleg
Yownyiars
Reg
Sterling
God
D. Ballantyne
Oand Investment
HC. Barretts
Boot Warehouse
THE
HALL
East Street
Gorner
Burnett Street
Henry
Hereford Street
Adams and King, Ltd
Colman
Undertakers
Telephone
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
Moderath
J. Newman
Lander Bros. Limited
Zambuk
Per Press Association
T. H. Andrill & CO
Tancred Street
Building Society
Ashtorton
ONFY
Westport
Stockton State
Kaitangata
Mount Somers
Greta Aberdare Hepburn
Joshua
West Street
Ash Burton
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
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