State Prisons Improve Conditions Sought
Wellington June 20 The Minister of Justice reports on prison reform after touring facilities New Zealand wide He notes current numbers of habitual criminals reformative detainees and hard labour prisoners and cites limited funds hindering large scale classification and modernisation Despite constraints some steps toward better conditions have begun with unrelated pools in Lyttelton Wellington and Napier awaiting funds for full reform efforts.
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Wellington
New Zealand
New Plymouth
Prisons Board
Lyttelton
Napier
Bare majority sparks opposition in Auckland discussion
In Auckland on June 20, MP J. H. Bradney argued against the bare majority on democratic grounds and vowed to oppose it despite political risk. MP A. Harris expressed sympathy but warned against demanding pledges that could overemphasize the no-license issue in politics.
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Auckland
J. H. Bradney
M.P
A. Harris
Supreme Court Finds A Tatholi Not Guilty of Fraudulent Bankruptcy
In New Plymouth on June 20 the Supreme Court acquitted A Tatholi of fraudulent bankruptcy. In Napier on the same date decrees nisi were granted in several divorce actions Agnes Santon v Richard Santon Jessie Margaret Rogers v Anthony Regars Robert Henry Taylor v Elizabeth Taylor with grounds including drunkenness desertion and misconduct.
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New Plymouth
Supreme Court
D. A. Tatholi
Napier
Agnes Santon
Richard James Santon
Jessie Margaret Rogers
Anthony Regars
Robert Henry Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
Gas Explosion at Foxton Damages Building
A gas explosion occurred in a brick building in Foxton on June 20 after gas leakage was detected by workmen. A plumber used a lighted match causing the blast, shattering windows and part of the ceiling. No serious injuries. damage estimated at £40.
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Foxton
Women Martyrs Constipation and Pains Ended by Bile Beans
Anecdotal testimonial ad from Mrs A Billctt of Taurus Street Southern Cross WA and Mrs Clara McDonald of Redfern Sydney praising Bile Beans for relief from constipation indigestion headaches and liver weakness. Claims full recovery after a course. Endorses product as unrivaled family medicine sold by chemists and stores at 9d per box.
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A. Billctt
Taurus Street
Southern Cross
Clara. McDonald
Gullanaming Street
Redfern
Sydney
Regent Cigarettes Free Gift Catalogue Offer
Ladies urged to write for a free gift catalogue from Regent Cigarettes boxed in Wellington. The notice promotes male companions and claims readers can secure splendid gifts through the offer.
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Regent
Wellington
Bos Sol
Waterside Workers Vote On Scab Unions And Timaru Policy
Dominion Labour reports a Christchurch ballot of Lyttelton Waterside Workers Union members taken yesterday. The questions ask support for ceasing work to abolish scab unions and prefer Timaru abidance, or to refrain from action and avoid Timaru solidarity. Federation of Labour involvement may influence outcome.
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Christchurch
Lyttelton Waterside Workers’ Union
Timaru
Federation of Labour
Seamen's Andiremen’s Union
Unity Congress
Dunedin Ballot Signals Waterside Union Split
The Dunedin ballot shows a strong majority against recognizing the Timaru Waterside Workers’ Union. Workers anticipate the Unity Labour Conference in Wellington in July for guidance on future action.
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Dunedin
Dgnonedin
Waterside Workers’ Union
Timaru Waterside Workers’ Union
Unity
Wellington
Canterbury Drivers Award Expanded to Grocers
Christchurch June 21 The court on Union application joined parties within five miles of Ashburton Post Offices and Timaru with modification that Clause 4 c of the October 18 1912 award applies to grocers as well as bakers. The order takes effect June 30 1913.
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Christchurch
Canterbury
Tinwald United Band of Hope Meeting at Oddfellows Hall
The Tinwald United Band of Hope held its monthly meeting in Oddfellows Hall with Alf Broom presiding. The programme included pianoforte solo Miss Hope violin solo Miss Blake songs Misses Andrews Watson and D Hopwood recitations Misses Banks Dale and Hopwood and Messrs Jol and Banks.
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Tinwald United Band of Hope
Oddfellows’ Hall
Alf Broom
Miss Hope
Miss Blake
Andrews
Watson
D. Hopwood
Banks
Dale
Hopwood
Jol
Broom
Schneider
Hogg
Haka tere Lodge Holds Half-Yearly Meeting in Orange Hall
The half-yearly meeting of the Haka tere Lodge L0.C.F. convened in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening with Bro. W.J. Dalley presiding. Sick pay was passed to a brother, eight new members were initiated, five proposed, and officers elected for the term including G. Smith as N.C. and Wonnacott as C. Secretary Bur gent recording secretary Slade and Messent as treas. A presentation was made to Past D.D.G.M. George Service by the Ashburton District 1.0.0.0. for valued services.
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Hakatere Lodge
L0.c.f
Orange Hall
W.J. Dalley
N.G
N.C
Bro
G. Smith
Bro. Wonnacott
Bro. Burgent
Slade
Treaa
Messent
D.D.G.M
George Service
Ashburton
The People’s Cash Store ad from Triangle
A brief sales notice promoting The People’s Cash Store in Triangle. The script promises fair treatment, right prices, and fresh goods including daily country butter, with contact via phone 206.
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Alfred Lee
the People’s Cash Store
Triangle
People’s Cash Store
206
Inmate Court Adjourns Roto Roa Inebriate Case
Three inmates from Roto Roa Inebriates Home appeared before Mr O. JU. Cutten at the Police Court. Counsel urged trying insubordination charges on the Island where witnesses are available. The magistrate declined and adjournment followed as Island authorities prepare specific charges and summon witnesses from the Home. Ay 6 Singer argued discharge due to twenty four hour absence, but the Worship ruled they remain under ordinary court procedure and may be remanded.
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Auckland
O. JU. Cutten
Bal
Wome
Ay 6 Singer
Wireless links heard across Pacific during Tshiti voyage
A Press Association telegram reports wireless communications establish ranges from 1806 to 1900 miles with Wellington Suva Honolulu and San Francisco spoken. Port Awanui heard at 2800 miles. At 2600 miles out a voice conversation was overheard on wireless telephone possibly Honolulu or San Francisco. Regent Cigarettes advertisement offers a Free Gift Catalogue.
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San Francisco
Wellington
Press Association
Suva
Fenolulu
Port Awanui
Tahiti
Honolulu
Curing Coughs and Saving Money with Hean's Essence
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a cheap cough remedy. It promises quick relief for various coughs and chronic coughs, with instructions to mix the essence with sugar treacle and water to make a large bottle. Available from Hean Chemist in Wanganuiand via post.
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Hean
Heax
Wanganui
A GOOD Reliable Single Barrel Gun with Automatic Ejector
A GOOD Reliable Single Barrel Gun with automatic ejector listed for 35a ab John Orr and Co. s.
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Ab John. Orr: and Co.'s
John Orr and Co
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