Tinwald School forms Red Cross Society
A meeting at Tinwald School formed a Red Cross Society to work with the Ashburton Red Society. Mrs J Cow chaired, elected secretary Mrs H C N Watson, treasurer and chairwoman, with a committee of Hampton Jennings Jones McKay Teppett and Wilson. Monthly meetings at the school, HQ patterns from Ashburton, membership fee fixed, donations listed. Next meeting set for Wednesday June 30.
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Tinwald School
J. Cow
Ashburton
Hampton
Jennings
Jones
McKay
Teppett
Wilson
W. Bell
J. Brown'Sa
3.Cow
Mra Schneider
Watson
Ashburton Ladies List Subscriptions for Red Cross Fund
The Ashburton Ladies List reports additional subscriptions collected by Mrs C. L. Hansen for the Red Cross Fund. The contributions include amounts from Miss J Paterson 25 64, John Cook, Mary Blayesds, Septimus Johnston 6d, Mrs Nangou 2s 6d, Mrs Wills 2s, K. McKensie 3s, and other donors such as Mrs C. Williams 2s 6d, Keen 2s, G. Tilson 5s, T. B. Gibbs 5s, and Mrs Daly Os, among others.
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C. L. Hansen
Birdy
Red Cross Fund
O. W. Nicoll
Paterson
John Cook
Mary
Belgian Christmas Shilling Fund Receipts Totals
Wellington reports show receipts from multiple districts for the Belgian Christmas Shilling Fund in New Zealand totaling £8629 iba 6d. Government departments and various regions contributed, with remittances of £3260 to London and £498.19 2d via the Under-Secretary for External Affairs. Expenses were £20 16s 6d.
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New Zealand
Rawke’s Bay
Canterbury
Taranaki
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Auckland
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Westland
Nelson
London
Wounded Soldiers Fund Breaks Record in Wairarapa
At a patriotic boxing carnival in Masterton on June 23 a total of 21,574 was subscribed for the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The event drew 3000 bids from A P Whatman and £1000 bids from Guy Williams Peter McLaren and Wellington Farmers Meat Company. The Wairarapa canvass has raised about £40,000 since the postwar effort began.
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Wairarapa
Manitoba Royal Commission Probes Bush Money Scheme to Swing Legislature
A Royal Commission investigates alleged political corruption in the Manitoba Legislature. Counsel for 14 private members claims a former administration struck a deal to pay 10 000 pounds to the opposition to drop election protests, with resignations arranged to allow a new government to take office without an election.
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Ottawa
Earthquake Hits Imperial Valley California
An earthquake struck Imperial Valley California on June 23 causing fifteen deaths and massive fire damage in Calexico. The disaster prompted relief efforts as residents count the losses and salvage what remains.
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York
Imperial Valley
California
Calecios
Sharp fall in freights linked to grain price drops
London reports a sharp fall in freight rates as grain and foodstuffs prices decline more in Britain than in producing nations. Merchants see little profit in chartering, with Buenos Aires grain freight dropping from 70 to 406 in May.
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Britain
Buenos Aires
Imported Sugar Costs in Colonial Trade Debate
Sydney June 23 the Assembly the Hon D R Hall Attorney General stated he had inquired into the cost of importing sugar and found that black labour sugar could be imported at 22 per ton. He preferred to keep the Colonial Sugar Company's employees at work though it meant an extra 30s per ton.
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Assembly
D. R .Hall
Colonial Sugar Company
Live Stock Prices Hit by Strong Demand at Local Yard Sale
A large yarding of prime sheep and cattle drew strong demand with prices including prime heavy bullocks 15 to 16 188 6d, prime bullocks 14 7s 6d to 14 10s, light bullocks 13, prime heavy wethers 32s 9d, prime wethers 28 3d, lighter 26s 2d, extra prime ewes 25s to 20s, lighter 24s to 94s 10d, extra prime lambs 20s 1d, prime lambs 1s ad. Also mentions Chronic Chest Complaints and Great Peppermint Cure at 1s 6d.
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Gattie
Spanish loan fails as market subscription collapses
Madrid reports a Spanish loan of 750 million pesetas failed to attract investors. The issue was subscribed only lightly, and the government has resigned as a consequence of the fiasco.
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Madrid
Butter Shortage Sparks Assembly Debate in Sydney
In Sydney on June 23 the Assembly heard WW H i and C Bae nall accuse deliberate overestimation of butter shortage. They cited exports more than double last year and urged a special Council of Ministers to tackle the food problem.
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WW HI
C. Baenall
Council of Ministers
Sydney Wool Sales Set New Sea Pons Records
Sydney on June 23 wool sales saw scouted wool top 26d a new sea pons record. Merino greasy fiber also set a high at 18d amid brisk bidding.
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Sydney
Addington Stock Market Shows Mixed Livestock Results
At Addington livestock market on June 23, yarding included more fat lambs and fewer fat cattle. Fat lambs were easier amid unfinished sorts while fat sheep remained firm to firmer. fat cattle eased slightly. Store cattle and dairy cows sold in modest quantities, with prices varying by age and condition.
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Christchurch
Addington
Latest Appliances for Baths and Sun Rooms
New listings highlight hot cold and steam bath units for sunlit rooms. Featured items include compact steam showers, dual temperature controls, and energy efficient water heaters. Dealers emphasize easy installation and modern design for spa like home upgrades.
Retired Farmer Seeks Poultry Farm Property for Sale
Spacious dwelling with rooms kitchen pantry scullery wash-house and dairy plus windmill good stable trapshed and water supply. Ideal for a retiree keeping horse and cow or running poultry operations. Price £1400.
Burndside Stock Market Dunedin Sale Rises Prices
Burnside stock sale reports 181 cattle with most medium quality. Prime bullocks up, best £14-£16, medium £12-£13, cows and heifers stronger. Fat sheep 2800 penned with best wethers 28s-30s6d, prime 22s-93s, lambs weaker at sale end. Pigs firmer for baconers, stores and slips also higher.
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Dunedin
Burnside
Property for Sale Listings in Southland and Ashton
3000 acres in Southland offered at £3 10s per acre and 160 acres in Ashton with dwelling and outbuildings listed at £20 per acre. Call for particulars to review the classes of property on offer.
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Ashton
Aransas
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Taurange
Suburban property notes on Moora Street and Allenton district land
The listing notes a full quarter-acre site on Moora Street with a well grown laurel fence suitable for a house. It also mentions suburban land of 5 acres 20 perches in the Allenton district for lease.
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T.S
Moora Street
Allenton
Johnsonville Stock Sale Attracts Good Entry
Wellington June 23 The Johnsonville fair stock sale drew a good entry of bullocks, some of which were plain and light. There was reference to quality cattle and market activity.
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Wellington
Johnsonville Fair
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