His Majesty's Theatre Show Opens With The Iron Ring
The triiweekly programme at His Majesty's Theatre last night drew a large audience. The star picture The Iron Ring follows a young married couple’s trials as the husband neglects work, a fast living temptress entices his wife, and reconciliation returns. Gerda Holmes, Edward Laneford, and Arthur Ashley head the cast. Also shown were the 13th chapter of Tron Claw and a travelogue of mountain and river scenery. The programme repeats tonight.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Steve
Gerda Holmes
Edward Laneford
Arthur Ashley
Influenza Cure Promoted By Hean's Essence at Home
A newspaper notice urges households to prepare a cough and influenza remedy at home using a sugar, treacle, vinegar and hot water mixture with Hean's Essence. It claims safety, cost savings, and suitability for adults and children, offered by Hean's Pharmacy, Wanganui.
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Hean
Wanganui
Hanan Pushes for More Playgrounds Across Cities
Mr Hanan the Minister of Education told a Palmerston North deputation that predecessors cannot be blamed for lacking recreation facilities. He urged Cabinet action, noting vacant reserves once used as playgrounds have been built on. He said education includes playground learning and cited Wellington as needing 12 houses costing £36,000 to provide adequate space.
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Elon
Hanan
Palmerston North
Preas
Wellington
Prisoners of War Fund Boosted at County Meeting
A large turnout in the County Council Chambers backed a plan to raise funds for British Red Cross war prisoners. The gathering urged a subscription drive and a committee to collect money, aiming to raise £10,000 to £20,000 within three weeks, with £600 already in hand.
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County Council
Ht. Dalbraivn
Red Cross
British Red Cross Society
England
Alon. Wright
Germany
New Zealand
T. Bullock
Wright
J. Cow
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J. Cairns
F. Ferriman
Reid
Trench Comforts Fund
Ferriman
Merriman
W. BR. Turton
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Tarton
Ex Otago Cricketer Soldier Clarifies Wound Tale
A Dunedin soldier and ex Otago cricketer explains a recent minor rifle wound that was listed as casualty in reports. He says two fingers were grazed by a bullet and the dressing required listing, noting the distress caused to family by cables. He adds no cold is Nazol proof and promotes Nazol as a cheap cough remedy.
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Dunedin
Otago
Taney
For Them as Well as Adults Reader Response
A brief plea highlights inclusive messaging urging adults and younger readers to engage with the publication. The note stresses accessible language and equal treatment in coverage, inviting broader participation across age groups.
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