North Auckland district seen as future dairy and fruit region
W Oakley of Mayfield describes Whangarei Waipu and Whangarei Heads as rich lands with limestone hills, open fruit potential, and growing dairy factories. Roads are a drawback and land is cheaper than Canterbury. Steamer transport favors coastal trade. climate suited to cattle and crops. potential for freehold farms with systematic dairying.
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Zealand
Auckand
South Island
Auckland
W. Oakley
Mayfield
Guardian
Oakley
Whangarei
Canterbury
Waipu
George Dellow
Mapyfield
Whngarei
Ashburton
Qguiriey
Kamo Ffat
Open Bar vs No-License Debate in Ashburton
A reader argues against prohibition in Ashburton noting widespread clandestine drinking and sly grog shops. The letter claims open bars would curb deceit and cites local convictions and liquor flow, challenging the No-License position and urging candid discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim. Harris
the Guardian
Harris
Ashburton
Iltian
Church
Ashburon
Woods Great Pepper and Peppermint Cure For Chest Complaints
A fragment advertises Woods Great Pepper eee Never fails and Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints. It lists a 4d price for Woods Great Pepper and 1 for the Peppermint Cure, noting chest relief claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Meeting
General Committee held a session with D Wood presiding. Attendees included McRae Bonifant Croy Muirhead and others. apologies from Lloyd Taylor Holmes. Discussed Timara show dates October 26 27 and imports of Devon pigs. Sowing of wheat on Allenton farm. grading of meat. Winter Show improvements. proposed new classes from Dunedin catalogue. prize contributions, retiring president portrait policy, and new member admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Messrs
D. Wood
George McRae
John Bonifant
James Croy
H. Muirhead
J. Donk
James Bruce
Donald McDonald
John Shearer
Charles Reid
George Body
D. G. Wright
J. Frampton
Ki Cairns
P. Small
C. W. Wood
A. Drummond
F. Frampton
J. Iidlay
Devon
McPherson
George McRoe
Allenton
MeKae
Ashburton
Dominion
Trampton
Shearer
Dunedin
Ganterbury Agricultural College
Thomig Mawson
Tucker
Henry Small
Edmond Rody
G. E. Owen
Fr. Coward
G. A. Binz
R. Hampton
George Smith
Ashburton Winter Show dates debated by A and P Association
At a Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral meeting, members discussed shifting the Winter Show to May and argued over independence from the Poultry Society. A motion to have a committee confer with the Poultry Society was carried unanimously, with reports due next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Ashburton
Geo. Body
Mrr
Poultry Society
A. and P. Association
Poultry — 5 Society
A. and BP. Association
Reid
Government Agricultural Department
Otago
Southland
Canterbury
Agricultural Department
D. G. Wright
Body
Anderson
Wright
A. Drummond
James Cray
J. Cairns
Messrs
D. G.wright
Donald McDonald
Inquest Finds Temporary Insanity in Drowning Death
In Taihape on June 14 Isabella W Niccoll wife of Mexander Nicoll settler was found drowned with her baby in arms in a lagoon near Moawhango Road. Evidence shows post confinement low spirits. verdict returned temporary insanity. Another report from Masterton notes an acetylene gas explosion at a Methodist schoolroom injuring Mr Snowball who saved the room by closing the generator lid. In Christchurch Thomas Boothroyd aged eighty two died suddenly at Alaron after repeated attacks of syncope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taihape
Isabella W Niccoll
Mexander Nicoll
Kniticke
Otning
Moawhango Road
Masterton
Methodist
Snowball
Young Men's Christian Association
Mahuta Betrothal Reported With Taupo Dowry
The third son of the Honorable Mr Mahuta was formally betrothed to Te Mou Teu’s daughter of Taupo. The bride’s father reportedly gave Mahuta 160,000 acres of Taupo district land as dowry with his daughter.
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Taipu
Mahuta
Te‘ Mou Teu
Taupo
Maori Conference Aims New District Maori Council
At Waihi on June 14 delegates from Maori groups adopted resolutions for an immediate District Maori Council to replace land Boards and speed land settlement. They urged strict liquor control and total prohibition on lands and villages, and planned to acquire Hopu Hopu Mission lands for a Native town with a college offering strong secondary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Waihi
Lana
Maid
Prohibition Debate in King Country Over Liquor
Kasihau, interviewed at Huntly, argues prohibition could succeed due to European settlement expansion. He notes an annual liquor ban existed, but Rohepotac natives once owned three million acres compared with half a million now. He opposes removing the restriction, blaming pakeha for future harms and bearing responsibility if problems arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasihau
Huntly
King Country
Rohepotac
Southland Winter Show Opens With Strong Exhibits
The midwinter show in Invercargill opened by the mayor amid rising entries. Potatoes were exceptional and ahead of the Dunedin display. Cheese numbers were down but quantity satisfied. Wyndham and Grove Bush topped several classes. A new 60uinéa watch attracted interest as judge praised Southland grain, roots, and grasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargill
Southland
Dunedin
Wyndham
Grove Bush
John Myers
Edendale
W. C. Bishop
Omimi
Peps Offer Night Cough Relief and Chest Comfort
Advert shows Peps tablets easing dreadful nighttime coughs and chest inflammation. It claims rapid throat relief, mucus dissolution, and strengthened lungs, touting germicidal, drug free qualities and suitability for bronchitis influenza pneumonia and pleurisy. Sold by chemists at 1s 6d per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peps
George Davies offers straight deals and uniform pricing
A historic advert touts no money tricks at George Davies with one price to all and cash on the nail. It highlights genuine tailor made suits to order and claims KG.D. Suite has expanded across New Zealand with plain figures and reliable business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davies
Kg.d
New Zealand
Reitin reviews French proposal for Cretan conference
London dispatch reports that Reitin is considering France's proposal for a Cretan conference. The June 14 note cites the Presa Association as the source of the item and hints at ongoing diplomacy surrounding Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Presa Association—Copyright
London
Reitin
France
Peculiar Bank Note Ends With Wheezy Tale
A fragmentary item describes a teller who faced a dangerous chill and pondered fees and drafts. The odd phrasing mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure and a final note of paying up while saving eighteenpence, ending with the phrase Passed in all.
For Sale In Par Corner of Nue and 8.5 Cottage Near New
Property listing shows T Bullock offering a nearly new Comfortado Cottage with four rooms washhouse and full quarter section for quick sale due to owner moving to Christ Church Inspection invited with easy terms Also ads for building sites in Ashburton and suburb central Jubiles Burnett Street Tancred Street and Allenton properties plus money to lend on freehold securities at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nue
Christchurch
T. Bullock
Somerset
Burnett, Street
Tancred Street
Burnett Street
Ottage
Charles Street
Allenton
Anters Suma
T. Bulglock
Dyspepsia and the right use of digestive aid
A writer argues against self-starvation for digestive issues and urges dyspeptics to seek help. He compares stomach failure to a business deficit and advocates proper nourishment with professional assistance to improve health and digestion.
Dr Sheldon Digestive Tabules Offer Natural Relief For Weak Stomachs
The article promotes Dr Sheldon Digestive Tabules as a natural aid that mirrors stomach digestion to relieve weak and overburdened stomachs. It claims the tablets digest food directly, supply nourishment, and support overall health without causing disturbances, priced at 2/6 per item.
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Alfa Laval
Mason, Struthers & Co., Ltd
Staveley Creamery
G. Geddis
H. S. Gardner
Somerset Buildings
Craighead's
Iman
H. & E. Graighead, Tailors and Costumiers
THE
Dominion Fresh Fish Supply Company
Glenie
Crawford Bros., Butchers and Bakers
Methven
H.aving
Ghawford
Butchers & Bakers
Briliantshine
Pritchard Bros
Kaiapoi
Coats
Price
Pritchard BF
East Street
Contestania
Amu
Warde
L Iterary
Patel
Vanking
Small Worthe
Hobden
Todking
Banterbury Roller Flour Mills CO
Flovor
the Globe Delivery Company OF New Zealand, Ltd
C. H. Tate
H. Matheson
Aggage & Express
Customs and Shipping
Dundasst
N.Z
Pollooe
Whangaret
Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Per
Progss Association
Thomas Boothroyd
Alaron
Maorf
Per Press Association
Per Press Asenciatown
George Davies, Ltd
Crete
T. Gullock
Irslclass
Bullock
Sacto
J. E. Allen
Hatton Wall, London
M.rlc
V.S
Newman's
Purckased
Sydney
C.hefford & GO
C. Hefford & Go, Cash Milliners, Drapers and Oloteiers
ee DAL_GETY AND CO., LTd
Agricul
Tural Farms
Central
Dalgety & € C., Ltd
Mellor
James Mellor
T. Young’s
T. Young
Ulster
Corner East
Burnett Streets
Lane
Town of Country
C. H. Buchanan
Btarnet
ML U
R. Kennedy
AZ. Clothing Ragtory
FT Eas
Jameson
Hereford Street
Christch
Llewellyn
Wen
MUS
LCM
A. Mus. M.lg
D Clarke
Harris Bros
Burnside Cement
Public Works Department
Burnside
Reece Bros
ST. Asaph Street
Speirs and Wilson
Hugh L. Wilson
Speirs
Wilson
Gs Irs
Car
Otago Farms
A. H. Aitken
Ggre
Wan
McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors
W. Scoular and CO
Thomas Hancox
Rober Bell
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