Orchard pests and diseases discussed at Ashburton meeting
Mrs Stailey Mansfield outlined orchard and garden pests and control methods at the Ashburton Horticultural Society session in the Arcade. She covered chewing and sucking insects, spraying schedules, tobacco washes, oil emulsions, and Bordeaux mixture for fungi, with emphasis on timely applications and proper mixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stailey Mansfield
Ashburton Horticultural Society
D. Wood
Ashburton High School
Payment to the Customs in New Zealand Embezzlement Case
In Wellington on June 25 a magistrate's court heard charges against clerk Athol Ambrose McCaul for embezzling funds from Gollin and Co. He admitted three sums £573, £42 9s 4d, and £15 12s 6d after drawing overpaid Customs cheques and receiving cash. The system was deemed rotten but the irregular payments were halted. McCaul was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Athol Ambrose McCaul
Embozsling
Gollin and Co
McCaul
Supreme Court
A Martyr for Years to Liver Complaint
Mrs Corlett of Ballarat Victoria writes of longstanding liver trouble that caused severe sick headaches and poor appetite. After doctors failed, she used Chamberlain's Tablets and reports great relief and restored health. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corlett
Clyde Gtr
Ballarat
Vic
Chamberlain
Rakaia Kirk Session Backs Bible School Vote
Resolution from the Ra k a i a Presbyterian Church endorses Bible in State Schools and calls a Dominion wide referendum. Members urged to pray sign membership cards and donate to the campaign fund for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rakaia
Band of Hope Meeting at Westerfield Sees Crowded School Room
The monthly Band of Hope gathering in Westerfield filled the school room last Thursday. Rev. J. C. Mil of Wilmington presided and oversaw a program featuring pianoforte duets and solos by Mrs and Miss Taylor, songs by Hockings Storrier Aliin Olds Maxwell and Jack Storrier, a temperance chorus, and recitations by Mrs Olds Rev Mill Angus and Agnes Olds. The chairman spoke on the woes of yielding to temptation and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of Hope
J. C. Mil
Wilmington
Labour manifesto proposals for civil servants and unions
Wellington June 26. Additional clauses to the manifesto to be submitted to the Unity Congress include civil servants the right to representation on their board and political rights. The Labour Department would gain a standing commission to study cost of living and wages. The Arbitration Act would be amended to restore pre 1905 provisions and protect industrial unions if registered or not. Strikes require union and federation approval at multiple levels before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Unity Congress
Labour Department
United Federation of Labour
National
National Department
Wahine To Take Over Lyttelton Wanganui Ferry Run
The turbine steamer Wahine will join the Lyttelton to Wellington night ferry service within weeks, replacing the Maori after overhaul. Wahine departs Port Chalmers for fittings before starting runs in about ten to twelve days, while Maori undergoes a thorough refit. The Mararoa will continue current service until replaced by Maori. timetable details for subsequent departures are noted, with future plans for Mararoa undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyttelton
Wellington
Port Chalmers
Clyde
Suez Canal
Colombo
Bunbury
The Old Way and the New Winter Remedy
Advertisement extols modern treatment with Bexter's Ling Preserver for winter ailments. Claims a short, few-dose cure replacing old methods like hot baths and acetic acid rubbing. Encourages readers to ask their chemist or storekeeper for a 1s 10d bottle.
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Bexter
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BIG Scot Store
Tancred Street
Boas Ast
Will
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THE
Kaiapo
Wooller Wfr. CO
Prom
Rakata
Westerfield
Labour
Kaiapoi, Petone & Roslyn Mills
Katapoi Vyoollen
al Pair
Kalaror Wooten Co
Christchurch
Milner
Burnett Street
the Ferry Service
Craighead’s
H. and
Graighead
Raven Tea
Kelly
John Ore and Co
East Street
Golden
Kes and CO
Richard Kenna ‘and CO
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Guardian
Office
Bootmakes
Res
Barker
F.C. Barker
Rakaia Butchery and Bakery
John Orr and Co
John Orr
Cotas
John Orr ° and Co
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