Controversy Over Prefect Led Corporal Punishment at Wellington College
Wellington College faced public scrutiny after a prefect supervised corporal punishment of a pupil with the pupil’s consent. The incident occurred during football training when the pupil chose corporal punishment over three Saturday detentions, receiving 10 cuts on the hand. The headmaster confirmed the details and noted the pupil has a weak heart, and the prefect expressed regret for not knowing this.
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Wellington
Wellington College
J. P. Wirth
Canterbury City Hall Site Debate Moves Forward
The Canterbury Licensed Victuallers Association elects officers including President J.T. Sutton and Treasurer C. Cloudesley. Christchurch Mayor considers inviting MPs to discuss handing the Provincial Council site to the city for a Town Hall, with a meeting planned for next Wednesday evening.
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Christchurch
I. H. D. Bell
My Holland
Provincial Council
Christchurch City
North Canterbury
Canterbury
Vietuallers
J.T. Sutton
8. Brooking
C. Cloudesley
C.D. Morris
Messrs’ P. Burke
G. Isies
F. M. ‘Drewitt
W. S. Mitchell
J. Beveridge
GC. ‘Louisson
M.L.C
Bogus Charities and Street Collector Scams Described
A British discussion outlines how bogus charities fleeced the public with street collectors. Price notes many dupes, varying pay, and turfing of funds, with remedies proposed including strict street collection limits and council oversight. incidents show theft and public defrauding, plus a legal quip on tools of trade.
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Earl of Shaftesbury
Great Britain
E C. Price
Children’s Free Meal Society
Price
London
Labour Exchange
London County Council
Indigestion and Mother Seigel's Syrup Endorsement
An old fashioned remedy, Mother Seigel's Syrup, is promoted as a cure for indigestion caused by modern living. The testimonial cites Mr P. J. Mackay of Adelaide who reports relief after prolonged attacks, urging readers to avoid imitations and follow a regular course.
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Supreme Court
A. J. Wright
Justice Denniston
Cassidy
Mr Wright
Mackay
Franklin Street
Adelaide
Mother Seigel
Hawkesbury College hosts diverse foreign student scholars
A visitor reports Hawkesbury Agricultural College NSW hosts diverse students including Boers with top class results in classrooms trades and farm practice. The South African Government funds two three-year scholars, a Maori son of a New Zealand politician and Scottish lads among others representing nobility.
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College
N.S.W
Potts
Hawkesbury
South ‘‘Africa
New Zealand
Kilmarnock
The Most Economical Waronul Coal Advertised
An OCR fragment touts Waronul Coal as the most economical choice, implying wires are expensive but the coal remains a cost saver for a frugal buyer.
Patent protection urged to profit from ideas
Advert says ideas deserve patent protection to prevent others from profiting. Recommends consulting Henry Hughes Ltd at Cathedral Square, Christchurch, for patent services and protection.
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Henry “Hughes, Ltd
Cathedral Square
Christchurch
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Mitchell
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