Wakanui Road Board Holds Saturday Meeting
The Wakanui Road Board met on Saturday with all members present. They read correspondence from the Receiver of Land Revenue, Hampstead Town Board, South Rakaia Road Board, Sydenham Borough Council, and solicitor G Marriott Watson about land, gravel pit gazettal, and certificates. The overseer’s report noted completed contracts on Winter’s and Gardner’s roads, thistles cleared, pipe rights granted, and repairs begun. Outstanding rates were listed and to be collected, and a conference on small birds nuisances was proposed. Accounts totaling £45 8 10d were approved.
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Wakanui Road
Bank of New Zealand
Hampstead Town
South Rakaia Road
Wakanui Boundary Road
Sydenham Borough
G. Marriott Watson
Gravel Pit
Watson
Thomas Cochrane
Wakanui
Rakaia
Agnes Brown
William McHae
B.S
Frank Quigley
Winter's Road
Gardner's, Chertsey
Winter's Roads
Chertsey
Elgin
Cochrane’s
Mgr Corbett
Corbett’s
Ocean Accident Insurance Company
Ashburton
Temperance Messages From Generals and Aberdeen Crusade
New Year greetings from Joseph Robertson and MRR Hunter Craig advocate temperance and local veto against liquor. Readers urged to write MPs and join a crusade, citing 600 000 drunkards and 3 000 000 unhappy homes. Generals and figures like Lord Roberts Baden Powell and Sir Archibald Hunt send supportive messages urging restraint and non smoking clubs for youths.
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Joseph Robertson
Aberdeen
SI Wilfred Lawson
Bane
Mrr
Hunter Craig
Parliament
Comrie West United Free Church Bible Class Temperance Society
Lord Roberts
Uclluil
Tess
Archibald Hunt
Scotland
Lord Nelson
Baden Powell
Cromie Athletic Club
Mafeking
Critique of Club Appeal and Youth Involvement
The speaker argues a club must offer more than virtue to endure and attract the right kind of members. Aiming to guide boys, the speaker cautions that mere good deeds without engaging attractions fail to sustain a long life or draw the needed youth audience.
Fifth Pest Maton Cridge Green: Australian vs England Test
Weather sunny as the second day of the test match unfolds. England bowled well to restrict Australia to 226 for six in their second innings, with Hill delivering an aggressive 163 in the earlier first innings total of 199. Trumble led the bowling with six for 62 as the Australians stumble toward a target.
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United Peese Association
Bieatrio Velegraph
Mennourne
Lilley
Hill
Qanterbury
Timaru Rifles
Ashburton Rifles
Temura Rifles
Timaru Fort Guards
Timaru City Rifles
Waimath Rifles
Ashburton Guards
Geraldine Ridges
Cpab
Cardinal Moran Receives Farewell Addresses Before Departure
Cardinal Moran was welcomed by clergy and laity with numerous farewell addresses as he prepared to depart. The gathering followed by a montage of messages from church and community members.
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Priore
Cardinal Moran
Farawell Eddrees
Obituary Notices From South Africa War Dead and Ill
Government advised of the death on February 24 of Lance Corporal Peter George of Roxburgh Otago Seventh Contingent. Trooper Robert J Geary of Portobello is reported dangerously ill of enteric fever at Wakkerstroon.
Kent Sailings and Supply Run to South Africa
Wib Lineton reports the Kent will reach Wellington from Sydney on Thursday then depart for Port Chalmere after loading stores fodder provisions coal and 15000 cartons of mutton. The vessel will reactivate the Southern battalion and sail for South Africa on the 12th. A 30000 parcel instalment, bought by an syndicate, underpins the Army supply contract. The second load sails in the Devon a week later.
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Wib Lineton
Kent
Wellington
Sydney
Port Chalmere
South Africa
Obituaries and Incidents From New Zealand Dispatches
Marg Ryan names Thomas Oliver who attempted suicide by knife then died from phosphorus poisoning at 36 with a wife and three children. Walter Kentwell killed after van crash. Robbery at Cinb Hotel netted £13. Salmon ova shipment to Hukwtarames. Cattle disease in red water. Oswald Curtis, aged 81, former Nelson politician, dies. longtime legislator, university fellow, and senator.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
AuccLaNn
Marg Ryan
Thomas Oliver
Thursdey
Walter Kentwell
H M Sineet
Strarrorp
Cinb
Wertinur
Gothia
Hopetown
Scotland
Nathan
Auckland
Tas Stock Department
Hse
Frisco
Nezsex
Oswald Curtis
Nelson
House of Representatives
Niac
New Zealand University
Senate
Ashburton Tailors Clash Over Wages and Overtime Rules
The Conciliation Board in Ashburton opened with tailors and employers disputing minimum wage and overtime terms. Mr Sparrow for employers and Mr Johns for the Union presented evidence on pay, hours, and apprentice rates. Key witnesses described weekly earnings from £2 10s to £4 15s, with concerns over hand versus machine sewing and potential shifts to Christchurch if new legislation raises wages. The hearing adjourned for the coachbuilding case.
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H Turnbull
Morsrs
Newton
Taylor
Marara
Tatloos
Alexsis Craighead
Bereyman
W McDonald and Co
Aor
GE J Ludlow
W Sparrow
Clayton, and Co
T Austin
Rakaia
Sparrow
Ashburton
Johu Griffin
Andrew Orr
Ho Me Berryman
Dunedin
Bean
Ceveral Times
Berryman
Grifin
Craighead and Barryman
Anaaon
Berryoun
Oitier
Barry Blin
Joan McCartney
Wfparrow
Talanda
North Island
Wallington
Sparresv
Waa
Qaeda
Christichurch
FF Clayton
Nouferenes
Gil
Mme Thuryoaan
Christchurch
Ashbunrton
Timaru
Oamaru
Johne
Mesera L Auetin
Pekela
Hughes
Methven
Australasian Championship Meeting Attracts Largest Crowd
The Australasian Championship Meeting drew the largest attendance yet as fine weather aided events. In the 100yds championship Lane led a New South Wales trio with Cavill and Champion close behind, time 60 seconds. The One Mile championship saw Cavill defeat Read by a length as Read, holder of the world record, faded in the straight then Cavill pulled away to win by 25 yards in 2 minutes 1. Butlers and others trailed. Also a worm remedy ad appears at end.
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Wanaanui
Icaal
Tha
Lane
New South Water
BR Cavill
New South Wales
M Champion
Wellington
F Gailey
Queensland
Ballivant
Christchurch
BC Murphy
Wanganui College
Cavill
Real
Newmarket Handiop Race Report
In a crowded ix furlong field Sir Foote won ahead of Aurays and Bonnie Chie. Drawbridge Progredior and Ampler faltered as bets favored the favorite in a brisk stretch run.
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Metsourus
Sir Foote
Aurays
Bonnie Chie
Horse Races Detail Wins and Prices at March Meet
A summary of race results listing horses such as Lad Citiao Medua Lord Rule and Visionary in events around March. Winners by varying lengths with times and dividends noted. multiple entries include Maiden and Firing Hanpicap with distances from one mile to seven furlongs and payouts reaching £8.
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Citiao
Maodog
Folmen
Cameo
Medua
Denovan
Lord Rule
Western Ball
Imia
Hanpicap
Ayrdale
Hewitt
Goldspor
Trariits
Imin Boseu
Wineator
Vladimir
King
Lady Rosslyn
Fanewstt
Hanpicar
Donna Roza
Siith
Visionary
Maremma
Tine
Imin
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NEW Year Greetings
Crigest
Braund
Trumper
O McGahey
Braund Hill
Hayward Ses Gregory
Guon Noble
O MacLaren
Gunn
Armatrong
Iow
Beaucd
Trumble
Rolly
Tee EH
England
Datsop
Hopkins
Trumble MacLaren
bNutle
Lyldesley
Many
Holy Ban Hayward
Scamper
Travers Braund
C Howkins
Lilies
Eady
Bremule
Tnt Mallahey
Tromble
Goon
Bady Ows
Janes
O Kelly
Blythe
Kady
Noble
Ver
Walted Prese Association—By
Electric Persgraph Copyright
Kaisen
New York
Eateer
4Merican
Sen
Marconds Scooess
Marconi
Cornwall
Anatrelam
United Prous Associetion
Hleatric Telegraph
Greta
Brooway
Baytituteh Ishan
THE
Pacifico Cable
Brisbane
United Presa Asonciation
Y Electric Pelegraph
United Frese Associaticra—By
Btacsho Velegraph
Conciliation Board
United Wise Agsoulation
Worma
Wade
Sporting
Newmarket
David Thomas
Furnitors Clearing Sale
Thomas Hag
HS Drummond
Firet Qlaga
Sale Abio m
D Thomas
Bullock's Arcade
R David Thomas
Ma i Herrman
Mr C Rimington
Divine Thomas
Arcadie
Horse Fair
LD Thomas
Public Actioe
Farmers’ Union
A and P. Association
George W. Leadley
New Zealand
Barmera‘ Unions
Gibbard's Stock
Gibbard’s Stock
Geeb
Lisle & Colton
Reese
Hom
Lesa
the Polytechnic
Lato Gibbard's
Cancred Shreob
Bos
Burnett Street
Meon
Sailor
Norfolk
Melville
F. H. Beoringsald
N.4
Farmers' Co-Operative Association OF Canterbury, Limttwd
Tinwald
Ilene
Gibon
Friedlander Bros
Mayfield
Meesers Friedlander Bros
Lro
Ma JG Goon
Tis Farm
Mey=Reid
Mplemente
Lugheh
Leicester Ram Lambs
Leigaater
Shropshire Rams
Ayrshire
Ellows
Boston Conocere Company
Lillian Wattuens
Rice Vauria
Crrug Newson
Horace Gates
Tiocal
Borough OF
Ashburion
Haydoak
Asheburton
Hob Fooks
Hampstead Town District
Dlst Marah
GW Andrews
Hampstead Town Board
Rifle Corps
Mounted Rite Corps
South Canterbury
Bailey
H.S. Guardian de
SMP
Joan FT. Cooon
Peese
Express
J 2 Jewitt
Novclopaidia Britannica
Galland
AH Williams
Eaab Street
TOR Bost
China
Carson & Co
Tancred Street
Grey Street
Moore Street
Bickel
Gooda Carson & Co
Loweas Price
G. Medpina
Pranos
Monor
Zealandia
McEvien
O Shearers
Ab Harpisy Bros. Ironmongers
Daily Mail
Goth
Morocco
Morreso
Beoke
Jenna
Frerenge Bros
Muscateleie Ferest
Cryabata
Praca Bras
Ceyion Teascote Cansox & Co
Tea
Blendara
Prand
Manon & Co
Pauored Street
Triployers
Grooms
Husson
Mason's
Aron
Deux One & Co
A. Barzstow
I Goltine & Co
John Orr
John Orrand
Fairfield
John Orrand CO
Ari
John Orr and CO
D&c
Scott
Atlas
Shacklock
Orion
Brinsley
Aan
John Orr and
New Qoods
Northcote & Hefford
Wierxor
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