South Island sovereignty proclaimed and reform debates detailed
Seventy one years ago Cloudy Bay marked British sovereignty over Southland with Major Bunbury in attendance. The piece also notes arrests of Burnham Industrial School escapees, and surveys broad reform talk on the British Lords and the American Senate, plus local reports on clubs, farming, weather, and community notices.
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South Taland
Cloudy Bay
Major Bunbury
80Th Regiment
Ashburton News Roundup of Delegates and Local Events
Rev W Jey and Messrs W Andrews and W Lill departed for the New Zealand Alliance conference in Wellington. Ashburton gains and losses include the Bank of New South Wales manager moving to Masterton. J D Fairhurst to lead Christchurch staff temporarily. Obituary notes El H Secretan who died in Tendalton Christchurch, a long-time NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Company employee. Loyal Ashburton Lodge Oddfellows held a meeting approving sick dues and officers, with Coronation parade plans and anniversary social in the works. Farewell for Miss Clarke at Winds Hall featured dancing, supper, and a silver tea service gift. Sale of second-hand cars announced by G H Carson with several models and driving lessons. Warner’s Rustproof Corsets noted as a local staple with fashion support from drapers.
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New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Samuel Loy
W. G. Roberts
Loy
Roberts
W. C. Smith
Smith
W. Jey
W. Andrews
W. Lill
W. Hodgkins
Masterton
Bank of New South Wales
J. D. Fairhurst
Christchurch
el. H. Secretan
Tendalton
England
New Zealand
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Waimate
Rakaia
Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows
Manchester Unity
N.G
A. J. McCallum
Bro
A. Corbitt
Noble
Bros. C. Sage
G. Silcock
Bro. i Halliburton
J. Mampton
Miss Clarke
E. Chisnall
Weather forecast and frost report at Domain station
Frost registered at Domain weather station last night reached fourteen degrees. A strong northerly wind blew in the early hours. Mr Bates forecasts forenoon indicates northerly moderate to strong winds with fair weather likely to change after 86 hours. Glass expected to fall slowly.
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Eystemy
Bates
Coronation Memorial: debate over a swimming bath
A reader letter discusses proposals for a coronation memorial, endorsing a concrete swimming bath funded by the Swimming Club and potential government grants. It notes council opposition by ratepayers and questions who would bear any extra costs, dated June 16, 1911.
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W. H. Collins
Hodgkins
Hodgkins and Confreres
Imperial Conference in London debate on imperial systems
Afternoon proofs delayed as the Imperial Conference weighs a state owned wireless chain. Britain remains tied to the Marconi system while empire divisions block an imperial network. The meeting backs imperial postal orders and considers enforcement of arbitration awards. Sir Joseph Ward urges universal penny postage. Samuel warns of a £400,000 annual loss. A Defence sub-committee reviews details for early submission to the full Conference.
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Sheffield Choir Aims to Promote Empire Unity Through Music
Dr Charles Harriss notes the Sheffield Choir is not a profit motive group but a serious effort to foster empire solidarity. The 200 member choir, praised by Dr Henry Coward, has memorised its entire repertoire and already cost Dr Harriss about 60,000 dollars. The choir will tour Christchurch from July 3 to 5 with British papers in attendance.
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Children’s Hatking Cough at Night Wade Gene Peppermint Cure
A brief notice references a children’s cough remedy titled Peppermint Cure by Wade Gene. The text suggests a nighttime use claim and a compact product note. No dates or locations are provided in readable form.
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