Irish quarrels and self government claims in Home Rule debate
The piece critiques English Irish party strife in Home Rule talks and cites Stephen De Vere arguing Irish people lack readiness for self government due to constant quarrelling and distrust. It contrasts stereotypes of Irish and Scottish behavior, noting politicians’ lip service to patriotism amid practical divides.
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England
Scotland
Home
Ulster
Stephen de Vere
Ireland
Ireland priest to Catholic ratio challenges popular belief
The Irish Census Commissioners report shows Catholics 3,242,670 with 3,051 clergy, a ratio of 1 to 1 063. Episcopalians 576,611 with 1,575 clergy, Presbyterians 440,525 with 677, Methodists 62,382 with 255, and other Faiths 65,654 with 884. Overall Catholics are outnumbered in clergy by Protestant bodies, averaging almost 398 persons per clergyman.
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Ireland
New Zealand
Proverb Fragments on Work, Silence, and Manners
A compilation of aphorisms on work and waiting, silence as strength, and social conduct. It references fixed stars, kinship of body and mind, the cost of quarrels, and the tension between money and manners.
Jinks and Jokes in a Murky City Exchange
A dialogue unfolds with cynicism and wit as characters speak of hope illness love and social contrasts. Mr Trotter notes idle Hindoo idols while remarks on a marriage and a rejected suitor reveal a smoky city atmosphere and lingering tension.
Correspondence on Liberty and Prohibition Debate
A letter to the editor from Ashburton dated June 19 1918 defends personal liberty within public health and morals limits while criticizing prohibitionists. It argues licensing cannot be decided by a self selected body and notes that moderates may resist extremists even as they recognize anti liquor party views.
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Alliance
Teetotaler
Ashburton
Prohibition Party
Prohibitionists
Guardian
Mail Notices At Ashburton Post Office Scheduling
Mails close at Ashburton with a detailed timetable for daily and special service. Early departures cover Timaru Christchurch and southern offices, with later runs to Dunedin Oamaru and Wellington on set days. Various towns including Rakaia, Dromore, Timaru, and Christchurh appear in multiple daily slots.
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Ashburton
Timaru
Chertsey
Rakaia
Christchurch
Dorie
Kyle
Overdale
Barr Hill
Kiilinchy
Hinds
Hifelten
Willowby
Fairten
Takaia
Winslow
Geraldine
Temuka
Timaraz
Oamaru
Dunedin
Methven Line
Wellington
Dromore
Dunsander
Burnham
Tinwald
Flemington
Wheatstone
Ashton
Waterton
Longbeach
Westerfield
Mayfield
Mount Somers
Springburn
Staveley
Alford Forest
Revenue in Dominion Up by Large Margin in 1913
Dunedin reports the Hondames Allen provided a revenue statement for the Dominion for the year ended May 31 1913 with a rise of 610 775 pounds. The two months to May 31 1918 show an increase of 18 485 pounds compared with 1912.
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Dunedin
Hondames Allen
Dominion
Bankruptcy hearing in Abegregor estate sparks row over debts
In Hamilton creditors met over James L. Abegregor land agent's insolvency. Liabilities £2662, assets £150 furniture. Father Alexander Ainegregor, Amasterton, the main creditor at £496. He claimed undue pressure forced filing. A motor debt of £706 tied to the father prompted a storm. motion to invoke a penal clause failed as vendors stormed out shouting no quorum.
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Hamilton
James L. Abegregor
Tamilton
Alexander Aine- Gregor
Amasterton
Regent Cigarettes Free Gift Scheme Advert
An advertisement touts Regent Cigarettes as fragrant and cool for inhalers. It invites readers to try the product and join a free gift scheme offering forty presents to choose from.
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Regent
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