telephone charges in new zealand debated by sir joseph ward
Sir Joseph Ward defended New Zealand telephone rates, arguing the system is the cheapest globally and funds for backblocks. He warned reductions would require more wires and higher town charges, noting only a slim margin over costs and the need to balance rural access with maintenance costs.
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Timaru Flourmillers Face Possible Dissolution After Rift
A New Zealand Flourmillers Association report from Timaru on March 2 notes likely non renewal of the dominion agreement. Internal strife is blamed for tensions, with two members leaving a recent meeting in protest. If dissolved, mills may operate independently, though some expect renewal of the current agreement.
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New Zealand Prison Reform Proposals Outlined
Dr Findlay and Frison discuss extensive prison reforms in Wellington. Proposals include lighting cells from lock up to lights out, weekly hot water baths where unavailable, improved prison libraries, literary selections, psychiatric screening for camp suitability, extended tree planting, hut alterations for separate cells, and enhanced classification in larger gaols.
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Native land opening moves toward settlement across New Zealand
The Merchant Service Guild backs Captain Naylor in a marine inquiry while J Carroll and A T Ngata push native land development. Large blocks totaling about 55 000 acres in Hokianga Bay of Islands and Bay of Plenty are nearing market readiness with expected May sales. Surveys to begin in Auckland King Country Rotorua and Whakatane areas to satisfy Native Land Court orders and Native Land Settlement Act provisions.
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Milking season ebbs as dry weather boosts dairy cheques
In Taranaki farmers report steady returns despite drought with one dairyman keeping 91 cows earning £155 for a month at a 2.8 test. A Christ Church meeting discussed State free immigration of single domestic service women and planned to notify New Zealand mayoresses to gauge voters on women’s suffrage before Parliament meets in June.
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May or of Auckland Mayor Elected After Resignation
Mr C D Grey was elected mayor of Auckland to serve the remainder of A M Myers term after Myers resignation. Grey received eight votes to seven for Ragnall in the March vote.
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Huntly Miners Get 200 Pounds for Continued Work
Auckland March 2 The Employers Association and others present 200 pounds to the four Huntly miners who stayed at work during the recent difficulty at the mines.
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Canterbury Agricultural Statistics October to November 1903 Summary
Canterbury farm data show total acreage across counties with oats barley oats for chaffing and ensilage, potato area planned, and forage yields. Notable figures include barley and oat counts per county, peas on hand, ryegrass and clover sowings, and counts of orchards by district with totals for Kaikoura.
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Pile Cone touted as permanent cure by Dr Fellows
The ad claims Dr Fellows Pile Cones permanently cure piles without knife or injections after 18 years of use. It asserts quick relief, lasting results, and no relapse, and recommends Dr Fellows Anti Constipation Tablets for constipation accompanying piles.
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Keep-Shape Front Suits From George Davies Arcade
A Christchurch advertisement touts made to measure summer suits at 25s to 33s with Keep-Shape Front technology exclusive to George Davies. It highlights cash pricing, a money back guarantee, new stock from Ashburton, and new summer fabrics from London and New York sources with branches in Christchurch and other cities.
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