Electric power schemes seen as future for Ashburton region
The piece notes towns like Auckland and Inverness adopting municipal electricity and hints Ashburton could harness local water power. It cites Loch Ericht and Loch Leven in Scotland, Niagara and Chaudière falls in North America as precedent, urging public ownership of utilities and faster adoption of electric power schemes.
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Ashturton
Auckland
Australia
New Zealand
Ashburton
Scotland
Foyers Pall
Inverness
Loch Lever
Inverness-shire
Loch Ericht
Perthshire
Guake- Coleridge
Switzerland
Italy
America
Niagara
Ottawa
Canada
Miawa
Isitt Sees New Zealand Railways as Ahead of England
Mr L M Isitt MP argued at Chaviot that New Zealand railways show go ahead spirit and determination and surpass English lines in many ways. He cited packed Welsh services with no lavatory cars and slow travel, then warned private owners in remoter areas act as monopolists. He contrasted England as better served overall and dismissed the NZ claim as folly.
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New Zealand
L. M. Isitt
M.P
Chaviot
Isitt
Wales
Isité
Coundry
England
Curdlings in Storms Explained by Atmospheric Pressure
The article reports M A Triflai of the Institute Pasteur showing electrical fields do not affect milk or meat. It notes that falling atmospheric pressure after a thunderstorm releases gases from the soul that promote decomposition and putrefactive microbes. It suggests wounds worsen under low barometer and epidemics rise in similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Triflai
Institute Pasteur
Anniversary notes recall historic battles and wars
On June 18 1429 Joan of Arc defeated the felish at Patay Hampden fell in 1643 Civil War War between Great Britain and the United States began in 1812 Waterloo occurred in 1815 Massacre at Wal rau in 1843 British fail at Sebastopol 1855 Heligoland ceded to Germany by Britain in 1890
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Joan of Arc
Thoughts For The Day Garry Sunshine In Your Face
A moral meditation urges choosing happiness over anger to spread joy. It contrasts bright, hopeful living with gloom and argues a small act of kindness and cheerful speech can transform a household and others around you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Fragmentary Speech on A Martyr Statesman
A damaged snippet recalls a martyrdom tale with a burlesque exchange about a cowardly egg thrown and the final reaction of onlookers. The dialogue hints at a world weary crowd and a nervous responder, with the scene closing on a tense, unclear inquiry.
Waihi and Reefton strikes tied to union boycott threats
Dominion Labour reports Waihi unionists threaten boycott over a pianist related to a non unionist and the Waihi manager says services will be dispensed with. Semple of the Federation of Labour appeals for strike support as miners head to Sydney. Runanga and Blackball unions raise funds for Waihi and Reefton strikers.
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Auckland
John Fuller
Waihi
Semple
Federation of Labour
Socialist Party
Opera House
Reeften
Federation
Reefton
Sydney
Maheno
Hokitika
State Coal Miners’ Union
Runanga
Blackball
Reefton Strike Impacts Local Mimes and Labor Shifts
Revel representatives interview Hon Mr Colvin about strike pay distribution due tomorrow. Many single men may seek other fields while numerous married workers are resigning, signaling a marked exodus. Heep It Dark returns list quartz crush and melted gold cyanide totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reefton
Colvin
Arbitration Court to hear merchant service dispute in Wellington
The Arbitration Court in Wellington will hear next Monday a dispute between the Merchant Service Guild and the Union Steam Ship Company and others over defined working hours for marine officers. The case centers on an eight hour day and overtime at 2s 6d per hour as in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration
Merchant Service Guild
Union Steam Ship Company
Mercantile Marine
Australia
Dominion Politics Address at Whangarei Sparks Land and Reform Talk
The Prime Minister spoke last night in Whangarei outlining an optimistic farmer outlook while cautioning against buying land at current high prices. He proposed central land bureaux with a public register of sale details to aid prospective buyers. He expressed confidence the Liberal core would return to power with a solid majority if voters brought back the Government, and warned American style politics could drive honest men from Parliament.
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Whangarei
Hea
New Zealand
Suits and Fashion Promoted in Local Notice
Gentlemen are urged to visit for superior quality and fashionable suits advertised by a local tailor highlighting quality and style.
Public meeting backs Royal Commissions in Port Chalmers
Mr Russell spoke to about 150 people in Port Chalmers defending three Royal Commissions. He argued the Civil Service Commission could cut costs and improve government work, the Cost of Living Commission could trace customs remissions and curb trusts, and the Education Commission could yield an illuminating report while urging lower overall expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Russell
Port Chalmers
Tie
Civil Service Commission
Dominion
Education Commission
Maori Teacher Appointment Approved by Education Board
A female teacher described as full-blooded Maori had her appointment to a Marlborough Sounds school approved by the Education Board last week in a decision reported by the Alarl borough Vixpress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alarlborough
Marlborough Sounds
Education Board
Town gossip overheard tale of cures and coughs
Citizens share overheard street chatter about nightly coughing fits and remedies. One woman recalls Baxter's Lung Preserver curing her cough and plans to buy another bottle at Baxter's to keep on hand for chest ailments and colds.
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Baxter
Haxter
Raster’s
Tsseter
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Dominion Politics
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London
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West OF England
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Hollis
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Universal
Smokeless
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