Timaru Farmers Union Opposes Wheat Duty Removal
At a Timaru branch meeting, farmers warned that abolishing grain duties with Australia would devastate wheat prices and the local milling industry. They projected large losses, urged a protest to Prime Minister Massey, and questioned government moves through statements by Mr Talbot and others.
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Timaru
Commonwealth
Farmers’ Union Today
John Talbot
New Zealand
Australia
Dart
Massey
Wisher
Fisher
Withell
Fitzgerald
Hart
Australis
Myr Twentyman
Loan Flotation Amid Adverse Market Cited by James Allen
Milton speech records Hon James Allen explaining why New Zealand’s three million loan was floated in London at a market low. He credited a trusted broker for securing precedence, faced with urgent deadlines, and defended the issue as the best in seven to eight years while warning against short-dated debentures and “dear money.”
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Milton
James Allen
London
New Zealand
Tam
Allen
Backache relief touted by Doan’s Kidney Pills claim
An advertisement touts Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for chronic back pain blamed on kidneys. A Timaru reader from Elizabeth Street credits the remedy with sleep restoration and energy, urging others to try the pills. Sold by chemists and stores, six bottles cost 16s 6d. Foster-McClellan Co. handles postal orders from Pitt Street Gudner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
A. Wand
Elizabeth Street
Timaru
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Gudner
Doan’s
Advice to Inventors Promoted by Henry Hughes Ltd
New Zealand offers many inventors but careful handling secures best results. Henry Hughes Ltd provides attentive service to patent clients. A free booklet titled Advice to Inventors is available by writing to Henry Hughes Ltd at 153 Hereford Street Christchurch.
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New Zealand
Henry Hughes Ltd
Henry Hughes Uetd
Hereford Street
Christchurch
Concert for Waterton Public Library and Odd Fellows Lodge Meet
A Waterton hall concert raised funds for the Waterton Public Library with a large audience. The program featured solos recitations and instrumentals with performers including Moore Jaine Watson Chessman and Miss Jaine. Later the Loyal Waterton Lodge of Odd Fellows held a well attended half yearly meeting electing W A Pearse G M Thompson W Glasson as officers.
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Waterton Public Library
J .Watson
Moore
Jaine
Misses Watson
Chessman
Messra J. Thomas
J. Watson
King
Miguel Watson
W. Glasson
Bachelors' Annual Ball at Hinds Hall Enthralls Guests
The Bachelors of Hinds hosted a highly successful annual ball at Hinds Hall on Friday. Secretary Jas Dwyer and the committee organized decorations, Hoare's Band performed to satisfaction, and Air Leather acted as MC. Visitors from surrounding districts filled the hall, and the grand march featured Miss Hampton and Mr J Dwyer. An excellent supper followed, served by committee members.
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Hinds Hall
Bachelors of Hinds
Jas. Dwyer
Hoare
M.C
Miss Hampton
J.dwyer
Winslow Concert and Dance for School Funds
A recent Winslow schoolhouse event combined a concert and dance to aid school funds. Mr net acted as host, Davison and Milne supplied music, with singing by Miss Coss grove and Messrs Lee Hunt Read and Horne. A recitation by Mr Aldvidze and dances by Mr Ryan followed. A first-class supper capped the evening, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
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Net
Davison
Milne
Miss. Cossgrove
Messrs
Lee
Hunt
Read and Horne
Aldvidze
Ryan
Regent Cigarettes Offer Free Gift Catalogue
Advertisement for Regent cigarettes claiming they do not dry or burn the palate and inviting readers to write to Regent Box 331 Wellington for the Free Gift Catalogue titled Forty Tea Gifts.
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Regent
Wellington
Mail Notices and Daily Mail Close Times at Ashburton
Mails close at Ashburton Post Office with listed times for daily and special mail runs to Timaru Christchurch Rakaia, Dromore Dunsander Burnham and other towns. Several services run on specific weekdays with late fee mail closing ten minutes after ordinary mail.
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Ashburton
Ofice
Timaru
Chertsey
Rakaia
Christchurch
David
Kyle
Overdale
Barr Hill
Killinchy
Hinds
Eiffelton
Willowby
Fairton
Flemington
Wheatstone
Ashton
Waterton
Longbeach
Westerfield
Mayfield
Mount Somers
Springburn
Staveley
Alford Forest
Wellngton
Baxter's Lung Pre serves cough remedy boasts numerous testimonials
An advertisement extols Baxter's Lung Preserver with claims of widespread patient relief and immediate benefit. Readers are urged to buy the product, promising strong results and rapid cough relief.
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Yeliaf
Baxter
Wwe
Enna and Co. Advertise Wide Range of Outerwear
Enna and Co. advertises directly from the manufacturers a large varied assortment of men's and boys overcoats macintoshes hydratites oil coats and more. Also reliable unshrinkable undergarments and a special value in rugs and blankets. Inspection and comparison of values invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enna and CO
Groundstones Offered At John Orr and Co Store
UR Grndstones are of specially selected stone mounted on heavy solid stands for hard use. Prices from 30s at John Orr and Co's Last Street Store.
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John ‘Orr and Co
Irregular Deliveries and Catering Discounts Promised
Fragmentary ad notes irregular deliveries in the district and caterers for dances weddings and parties. It hints at cash discounts and coupon savings while urging threshing machine owners and contractors to be dealt with on monthly terms.
Wooden Coal Vase Sets From John Orr and Co
OAL Vase Sets including oxidised Shovel Ornamental Handle and Hinges for making your own Wooden Coal Vase from 3s 6d per pot at John Orr and Co. 2115.
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John Orr and Co
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Fanies of Gentlemens
Scompeete Outfitters
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LTB
Per Press Association
News and Notes
Winslow
DAILY
Loerowhita
Winchmore
Ouihi
Digby’s Bridge
Greenstreet
Spread Hagle
Carew
Ruapuna
Elgin
Wekanut
Riverside
Seaview
Seofield
Newland
Lismore
Lowcliffe
Wakanui
Kaiapoi, Petone & Roslyn Mills
WoottenCo
MR. Milner
Burnett Street
Histilia
Aa J. White, Limited
Christchurcga
Ckis
Chis Kitchen
Tancred Street
Barker
Richard Kenna
Ramsey and Newton, Proprietors
H. Ale Nn
Triangle
Annie
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