John Orr and Co Offers Tea and Cocoa Deals
A London supplier promotes family tea 25 5lbs for 9s No 1 Triumph Tea at 6d and No 2 at 2s 9d with bulk discounts on cocoa, coffee, and preserves. The ad lists many brands and prices, including Cadbury breakfast chocolate, Bournville Cocoa, van Houten, and various teas, coffees, and groceries. It invites readers to place winter orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triumph
Bournville
van Houten
Aulsebrook
Kozie
Strang’s
Eagle
Brook’s
Symington
Cadbury’s
Axminster
Akminster Hall
Cardinal
Negotiations Safeguard Interests of All Parties
A brief note asserts that safeguarding the best interests of all involved hinges on negotiations conducted in good faith. It emphasizes balanced concessions, transparent process, and formal mediation to resolve disputes.
Inauguration of post-primary course debated in Wellington
A detailed report on New Zealand post primary education proposes a two course system with three fifths of core subjects shared and two fifths assigned to option A or B. French to lead foreign language, optional Latin, and parental teacher inspector consultation before final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Third Council of Education
Wellington
Dominion
Caughley
Council of Education
Methven Bank Manager Beevor Roll Promoted to Oamaru
Methven bade farewell to Mr Beevor Roll manager of the Bank of New Zealand Methven branch as he moved to head the Oamaru office. A large social gathering at the Public Hall honored his five years here with generous gifts from Bowling Tennis and Croquet clubs and others. Mrs Roll received tokens. Mr Roll thanked well wishers noting his regret at leaving and pride in promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methven
Beevor Roll
Bank of New Zealand
Oamaru
Roll
S. Smith
J. Doherty
Peggy Roll
A. Adams
Mount Hutt
Baxter
Nelson
C. L. Sparrow
Rell
Lismore Hosts Winter Euchre Night In School Hall
The first winter entertainment in Lismore was a euchre party at the school. Wet weather kept many away but guests enjoyed the evening. First prize went to Mr B Bell and booby prize to Mr Leo Pearce. An informal talk suggested forming an entertainment committee for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Bell
Leo
Pearce
Loyal Hinds Lodge Holds Quarterly Meeting at Hinds Hall
A large attendance gathered for the Loyal Hinds Lodge 1.C.C.F. M.A. meeting with visitors from Waterton Pioneer Mayfield and Milton lodges. One candidate was initiated and another proposed. officers were elected and installed led by N G W Holland. A report on the sick list followed before a refectory gathering and contributions from several brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Hinds Lodge
1.C.C.F
M.A
Hinds Hall
W. Holland
N.G
Waterton
Pioneer
Mayfield
Milton Lodges
J. Cleland
Williamson
V.G
D. T. Paterson
E.S
C. Blese
P.G
Bros
J. Davidson
R. Stevens
T. Paterson
G. Biles
H. Johnston
L. Noble
Million Miles by Train in a Postal Career
James Elder, chief superintendent of travelling post offices, retired after 44 years in the British postal service. Based in London, he reportedly challenged a record for train miles, recalling wartime travels, shortages, and a 1919 rail strike that left mails with him through Edinburgh and onto Plymouth by sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elder
British Postal Service
London
Dublin
Kingstown
Mr Elder
Edinburgh
Harwich
Plymouth
Baxter's Lung Preserver Proven Remedy for Coughs
An old advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a trusted half century remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to purify blood, tone the whole system, and function as a household tonic sold in drugstores and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Baxter
Ty Career Hair Lotion and Allied Home Remedies Ad
An OCR style advertisement mentions Ty Career Hair Lotion as a home use product to keep children’s heads clean from parasites, plus references to Bonnington harmony and other items. It lists orth British Solid Truck Tyres and contact details for Canterbury Farmers' Co-op, Alan Litd Timarn Agent, plus Bean Pills for Ladies from McIntyre's with post and chemist addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnington
ORTH
Canterbury Farmers’ Co-op
Alan
Timarn
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W. Osman & CO
Zealandia Cycle Works
Burnett Street
Ashburton
John Orr & CO
Edmonds
Ted
Megegill
East Street
Victory
Hudson
Bonnie Jean
Goodwin
O.K
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society, —and— Bank OF Deposit
Christian
Britain
HE Dominion Trust
James Cow
the Dominion Trust CO. OF N.Z., Ltd
Hereford St
Christchurch
Opp
U.S.S. Co. of N.Z., Ltd
Lismore
HINDS
Hhan
Jeb
Ashburton’s Greatest Store
Beath
Lugugl Ly Beath
McLintock’s
Rcently Beath
Art Cretonnes
Nis
Ceylon
McIntyre
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