Conflicts in China Reported Through Intense Street Fighting
A Mount Albert letter from Chanetow, dated March 3, describes South versus North clashes in China with Shanghai cut off and authorities defending the Imperial City. Graphic accounts from West China Missionary News recount shelling, fires, and mass destruction as Kweichow forces breach the city wall and evacuate with dictated terms and labor conscripts.
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Europe
China
Auckland
Mount Albert
Chanetow
Szechneti
Labour Corps
France
Shanghai
West China Missionary News
Tai
Imperial City
Chengfu
Reformative ruling in Kulburn raid case motions
In Wellington the Supreme Court in chambers refused to dismiss the rule, quash the conviction, or grant habeas corpus for Wilfred Gisen. The judge found the Magisterial alteration in the court book lacked grounds, and held the magistrate acted with sufficient basis, dismissing all motions.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Chambers
Justice Suringer
Winiifred Gisen
Kulburn
Wool growers urge government to handle imperial wool sale
June 27 reports from Marton Palmerston show We principal wool growers and local sheep owners telegraph support for government control of wool sales to the Imperial authorities. The Wellington Provincial Farmers Union approves continuing wool purchases and calls for careful valuation of inferior and seedy wools.
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Palmerston N
Wellington
Rangemakers Appeal Opens in Christchurch Case
The Appeal Court begins hearing in the Scott Bros. Limited and G. Scott v Hepburn and Sons action over a high pressure boiler used with ranges. Justice Sim ruled for the defendants. The trial is expected to last two or three days.
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Wellington
Unie
Christchurch
Scott Bros., Limited
G. Scott
Hepburn and Sons
Justice Sim
Judement
Christchurch Tramway Board election results June 1927
The Christchurch Tramway Board new line up includes G T Booth T Wood A S Taylor and T B Davey in Central sub district TW Pearce W J Walter and A Staples in various wards with Barr Sykes as acting chairman. Walter defeated J A Flesher by a large majority. Flesher was the only former member unseated. The Citizens Association retained most nominees though Beanland lost to Davey by eight votes. Independent candidate J Wood gained second place in Central Ward. Labour candidates Howard and Hunter polled well. Independents outside Central Ward drew less support.
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Christchurch
New
Christchurch Tramway Board
Central
G. T. Booth
T. Wood
Taylor
T. "Bh. Davey
Linwood
TW. Pearce
New Brighton
W. J. Walter
Riccarton-Sockburn
A. Staples
Spreydon-Halswell
D. Sykes
Woolston-Sumner
Hon
J. Barr
M.L.C
Messrs Barr
Sykes
Old Board
Messrs Woods
Walter
J. A. Flesher
Flesher
J. M. Stewart
J. A. Staples
Citizens’ Association
J. H. Beanland
T. A. Davey
J. Wood
Labour
Messrs
I. J. Howard
HF. Hunter
Myr Wood
German Brains Staff Named in Local Advertiser Portrait
Seven German officers form Ludendorff's inner war council in the Western offensive. The group includes Colonel von Merz and several lieutenant colonels and majors. Their duties are not fully disclosed, but Wetzell is described as a likely intelligence chief and Bauer praised as the most brilliant officer.
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Ludendorff
Dudendorff
Hindenburg
Budendorff
von Merz
Wetzel
Brauer
Frahnert
von Buelelberg
von Harhon
Geyer
Wetzell
Espionace
Ludendorf
Bauer
Doctors Promote Fluenzol Gargle for Diphtheria Control
North Island doctors urge use of Fluenzol for gargling and sniffing to curb diphtheria spread. The advice targets community health and preventative measures amid ongoing concerns.
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North Island
Wartime Offer for Radium Polish Tings to Grocers
War time appeal invites grocers to collect oipty Radium Polish Tings of all sizes for wartime needs. Offered at 6d per dozen with cash payment on delivery.
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