Ashburton Herald backs Timaru wharfage cut proposal
The Ashburton Herald comments on a Guardian leading article and supports reducing Timaru Harbour Board wharfage charges to attract business. It argues farmers may resist higher rates, notes Timaru’s port advantages, and questions whether lower charges would truly boost trade or just shift costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Timaru ‘Herald
Ashburton
Timaru Harbour Board
South Canterbury
Timaru
Lyttelton
Imperial Conference backs Royal Commission on trade
London June 17 The Imperial Conference discussed a resolution by Mr de V. Graff for a Royal Commission to study Empire trade, resources, production and distribution. Speakers from Britain Canada Australia urged an advisory body with broad reference, cost sharing, and no single policy. Resolution passed.
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London
Graff
de V. Graff
South Africa
Britain
Australia
South African Union
Wilfrid Laurier
Lewis Harcourt
Harcourt
Fisher
Pearce
Defence
Asquith
Commonwealth
Imperial Conference Banquet Highlights Imperial Idea Progress
London June 18 Empire Press Union banquetted overseas journalism with Lord Burnham presiding. Lord Curzon said the Imperial idea was advancing and units drew closer. He noted some proposals were not accepted but Sir Joseph Ward deemed the conference a great advance. Geoffrey Fairfax of the Sydney Herald spoke.
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London
Empire Press Union
Lord Burnham
Lord Curzon
Joseph Ward
Geoffrey Fairfax
Sydney “Herald
Trust question on anti trust law investigation
Washington June 17 a resolution will be introduced in the House to probe whether the American Woollen Company violates the anti trust law. New York June 18 the wool tariff bill vote is likely Tuesday or Wednesday as the House holds a Saturday night session to finish the debate.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Longworth
New York
State Department
Castro
Hayti
Northamptonshire
Kent
George William Lund
Alian Lake
Rome
Crewe
Opie
Tasmania
Haskins
Johannesburg
Humley
Melbourne
New South Wales
Frankston
Narrung
Sydney
Auckland
Admiralty House
Scottish Agricultural Commissioners
Australia
Brisbane
London
Bank premises sale and varied news snippets from around the world
The London County and Westminster Bank acquired the Birkbeck banking premises and assets from the Official Receiver. In sports, Wilding beat Ritchie while Dison and Prebble, and Doust with Mrs Chambers posted doubles wins. Reports cover seismograph damage, trials in Dacca, Castro misperception, and multiple global notices from Calcutta to Perth.
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London
London County and Westminster Bank
Birkbeck Company
Kent
Wilding
Ritchie
Barrett
Dison
Prebble
Doust
Chambers
Thomas
Coles
Lindsay Seana Giles
West Bromwich
Asia
RLIN
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Fisher and Oxford Banquet Highlights Imperial Harmony
The British Empire League and the Science Guild hosted oversea visitors at the Savoy Hotel with 400 attendees. Duke of Devonshire presided as Dr Warren noted Mr Visher’s Oxford degree refusal and Mr Fisher explained his own decline due to youth. The Imperial Conference aims and Australian solar governance proposal were discussed.
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London
British Empire League
The
Science Guild
Savoy Hotel
Duke of Devonshire
Warren
Magdalen College
Visher
Oxford
Burns
Fisher
Comstock Dead Shot Worm Pellets Praise Letter
Mrs MM Johnson of 135 Elizabeth Street Wellington N4 writes of her three year old daughter’s relief after using Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets. She reports rapid improvement from heavy worm infestation and frequent nose picking with no return symptoms after treatment. Pellets and tonic given nightly, mail order available from The Comstock Co. Ltd Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Johnson
Elixabeth Street
Welington
N.4
Comstock
W. H.mstock Co. Ltd
Lang Street
Sydney
Fire destroys Pringle furniture factory in Pahiatua
A. Pringle's furniture factory on the main street of Pahiatua was destroyed by fire. The building was insured for £100 with Liverpool, London and Globe Office, stock and materials for £100, and machinery for £180 with Sun Office. The loss exceeds the insured amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahiatua
A. Pringle
Liverpool
Lendm and Globe
Sun Office
Influenza update from Woods' Great Papier Oates Never faile
The fragment notes an influenza context with a cryptic phrase Woods' Great Papier Oates Never faile. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or identifiable organization beyond the obscure quotation.
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Woods
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NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Tarakina
Wellington
Jane
Tongariro
Uty
Rushine
Barvehu
Rotorua
Priedlander,bros
Shaw
Savill
Albion
Mkt Video
Carinthia
Rio
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
Nicoll Bros8
Foint- Agenta
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
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Nicoll Bros
Islington
Eslington
Nicoll Brgs
Colman
Inche Dolinion
Afl
Elaviel
Cvs
Canterbury
JONES
SONS
Bigh St
Bank of N.2
Ballantynes
Golf
Norfolk
Underskirts
Kozie
Agenta
Manchester Bros
Hpaes
Hereford Street
Christchurch
Jameson
Ted Fox
Mersechurch
Sakaia
Llewellyn Owen
1.C.M
A. Mus
M.lc
Adt
Lion
Robinson
Mala
Warbl
Cory
Zeelandia
Barninghar
Laa
George Ate E
Akhureip
Baker Bros
Cass Seree and
Wakanui Road
Case
Jomeron Streete
J. Mellor
Zealandia Boot Store
Tancred Street
Rheumo
Aramans
Euro
V. G. Ryland
Royal Comission
United States
General Cable News
Per Prees Association—Copyright
Calcutta
Dacca
Clse
Samid
Adelaide
King’s Theatre
Perth
Broome
Skerries
Burbon
Mauritius
MR Fisher
Serson
Eer
East Street
Dominion
Simpson Suits
Garrett
Sutter
Gee’s
W. H. Gollins and CO
Ashton
seRee Llp
Anama
Methven
Mg Acres
Mitcham
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
W. J. Sparrow
Tailor and Men's
Inien
Y. H. Andrill & 60.’S Clearing Sale
UNI
Jrill & CO
Tanorel
Per Press Association
Bben
Sen
Fa Roslyn Woollen
George V
Fletcher Bros
Sole
Roslyn
Rowlyn
Albert
Roberts
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