Obituary for Mrs Donald Williamson of Ashburton
Mrs Donald Williamson died Sunday morning. A Caithness native and sister to C and W Reid, she came in 1866 and resided locally except two years in Timaru after the 1808 flood. Since 1878 she lived near Ashburton. Active in the Presbyterian Church she supported church teas and charitable work. She leaves six children. funeral Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Williamson
Caithness
Messrs
C and W Reid
Timaru
Ashburton
Williamson
Presbyterian Church
We Do Not Hold Responsibility for Correspondent Opinions
A note from the newspaper states that the publication does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed by its correspondents. It warns readers that the views are those of the writers and not the paper.
Letter on drink, fountains, and youth in the Coronation era
A reader argues against harsh liquor penalties and suggests locking up drink rather than drinkers. They advocate a drinking fountain memorial to aid the young, noting the coronation era finances and the need to direct money to better use. FP Jonna signs the letter.
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Fin
Jonna
Debate Over Local Liquor License Sparks Strong Town Opinion
A correspondent argues against liquor licenses and supports No-license votes, citing past election results show 1901 for continuance and 2022 for No-license. He contends property rights are not violated and calls for fair testing of prohibition, noting rising drunkenness and urging readers to consider the issue for the sake of youth.
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Sim
Ashburton
Tom, Ste
The Great Throat and Lung Cure Tussicura
The advertisement touts The Great Throat and Lung Cure Tussicura as an absolutely certain remedy for pulmonary complaints. It urges prompt use during winter, warns that delays are dangerous, and lists 8 J Evans as proprietor with wholesale agents and chemists across the colony.
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Dole
J Evans
Dunedin
Rempthoran, Feesner and Co
Keegora
Wondorf
Worm Worders
Steam Service to South Africa Planned with Refrigeration Depots
The New Zealand South African steam service group secured a steamer and will start in a couple of months with Cold Storage Co to set up refrigerating depots at Beira in Rhodesia and Mashonaland. Lt. C Tapper of New Zealand is convalescent and has resumed duties. One thousand eight hundred and seven Fern Boots surrendered Friday, totaling six hundred. Colonel Lynch was remanded for a week as evidence shows he went to South Africa as Leyd's emissary, enrolled and commanded an Irish brigade fighting repeatedly.
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Londonn
New Zealand South African Steam Service
Cold Storage Company
Beira
Rhodesia
Mashonaland
C. Tapper
New Zealand
Lynch
Crown
South Africa
Leyd
Ballantynes Showcased Coronation Dress Materials and Fashions
Messrs J Ballantyne Company Christchurch presents a coronation season display of ladies evening gowns, mantles, and luxury fabrics including velvet and pearl trimmings, sequins, mousseline de soie, and real Maltese lace. The window series also highlights gentlemen’s dress shirts, gloves, and ties, with opera mantles and silk wraps featured across multiple windows and at Donatable House.
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Messrs J Ballantyne Company
Christchurch
Donatable House
Messrs J. Ballantyne Company
Drowned Bushman Signals Tragedy Aboard Troopship
A New South Wales bushman eluded guards and leapt overboard on Saturday, drowning after arrival of the troopship Manila in Hozart. Meanwhile, New Zealand teachers arrived safely on the 6th and are settled, with hopes for educational cooperation in Natal camps.
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Hozart
Manila
Wellington
Sydney
New South Wales
New Zealand
United Presses Association
Electria Telegraph
Wenuineton
Pilcher
Capetown
Natal
Premier reports on several hospital and travel updates
The Acting Premier lists injuries and recoveries from railway accidents. Patrick Lee of Woodlands Southland has had his right leg amputated at Potchefstroom Hospital. Lance-Corporal G. B. Wallser and Stanton of Dunedin are convalescent. John Mckay of Riverton is doing well at Harrismith. J. Chambers of Woodend sailed by the Delphic on June 1. J. G. Rosaley of Wanganui is in Cape Town and well. Peddie is in the Police and stationed at Bolechurg.
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Wellineron
Patrick Lee
Woodlands
Southland
Lee
Potchefstroom Hospital
G. B. Wallser
Stanton
Dunedin
John Mckay
Riverton
Harrismith
J. Chambers
Woodend
Canterbury
Delphic
J. G. Rosaley
Wanganui
Capetown
Peddie
Police
Bolechurg
Telegrams From Across The Pacific And Isles
June 16 reports from Wellimaton Hobart and Wellington events include death at sea of T Rooney steerage cook on Papanut and govt plans to discuss new approach to Fitzherbert and Awahuri bridges. Also NZ Times opens Lambton Quay brick building. Manawatu line disruption delays Makohine viaduct opening. Temuka Post Office commemoration stone ceremony. fatality in Killersden Wairan Valley. Dunedin visitor slashes self in Invercargill. hoped recovery.
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United Press Association
Byllestria Telegraph Wellimaton
T. Rooney
N.Z. Shipping Company
Hobart
Hall-Jones
Fitzherbert
Awahuri
Sierra
Frisco
New Zealand Times” Proprietary
Lambton Quay
Manaawara
Manawatu
Makohine
Hunterville
Timaru
Temuka
Burxurm
William O’brien
Killersden
Wairan Valley
Impey's May Apple Promises Gentle Bowels Relief
An advertisement extols Impey's May Apple as a family medicine that restores health by cleansing the bowels. It claims to relieve dyspepsia biliousness flatulence heartburn insomnia and skin troubles without griping or weakening. Sold by chemists and stores at a de g d per bottle with post free options from Sharland and Co Wellington.
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Impey’s
Sharland and Co
Wellington
Floods Cause Widespread Damage Across Districts
Reports from June 16 describe floods receding in some areas while many roads remain blocked by slips. Bridges and approaches damaged near Otara and Fitzherbert, with bread and flour shortages at Makuri and a water supply cut since Friday night. Railways in Manawatu region face delays as swamp waters subside and conditions improve.
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Paniatua
Makuri
Tyre pride boosts New Zealand record holder
Bill Martin praises Ideal Tyre Company Christchurch for tyres fitted to his car. He notes he set seventeen New Zealand records and won several championship prizes, expressing strong appreciation for the tyres.
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Ideal Tyre Company
Christchurch
New Zealand
Hem Welleam Martin
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