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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
7
Hardwaremen chemists and rubber dealers report North British Rubber Water Bags in wide use and giving satisfactory service in New Zealand, with the brand visible on the neck.
Wellington reported that Mr J Caughley Director of Education returned from investigations in New South Wales and Victoria with a verdict that New Zealand has little to learn from these states. He praised Victorian correspondence schooling for back-block children and noted NZ Normal schools as strong models for visiting teachers.
Details from the Herald describe a co‑partnership scheme at an Auckland joint stock company employing 200. The plan covers all staff, with both collective and individual bonuses, shared profits after fixed costs, democratic departmental committees, a cabinet council, and a general meeting ratifying recommendations.
The article notes dolls used to show dress styles as far back as 1321 when one was sent to the English Queen. It also cites the Board of Film Censors for Great Britain examining about 6.5 million feet of film across 1919 20, covering 2311 subjects.
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