Older hands preferred in banking over youth for responsibility
The World Today notes a drift toward valuing experience over youth in top banking roles. J Russell French, with 50 years in Australia and New Zealand banking, recalls rapid advancement opportunities in his era and says a 25 year old today would still be considered junior. He contrasts this with a modern trend of delaying responsibility.
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Aoe
United States
William Allingham
Qldisen
Bank of New South Wales
J. Russell French
Australia
New Zealand
Bank 16
Wrench
Sloman
Sydney Grammar
New Outlook for the 20th Century by President-elect Woodrow Wilson
President-elect Woodrow Wilson frames a new 20th century outlook insisting America must serve humanity with justice and mercy. He argues government must lead with a rational policy, placing a heart in policies and a duty to treat others as one wishes to be treated, echoing Christian ministerial norms.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
United ‘States
America
Astates
Thoughts on bargains and human passions from a witty vignette
An anecdote recounts the Duke of Wellington agreeing to buy farm land near Strathfeldsaye after his estate agent touted a bargain. The seller claimed a low price due to seller difficulties, prompting the Duke to advise paying the difference to the owner and avoid calling it cheap land. The piece muses that bargains rely on mutual advantage, while quoting Dowson on love and fate as life passes.
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Duke of Wellington
Hns
Strathfeldsaye
Wellington
Tate
Smiles For The Day And Odd Elevator Tales
A collection of humorous vignettes from urban life includes a diner recalling a missed train, a driver joking about a missing photograph from a constable, and conductors sharing banter in rain and traffic. The pieces capture light banter and railway station humor.
Otira Tunnel Push Endorsed by Government
Auckland March 4 The Minister of Railways told Gisborne that East Coast Railway work will continue as funds allow while deferral of the Otira tunnel was considered. He explained completion depends on cost and returns, noting the policy of starting more lines than funds permit, and that the tunnel construction will be pushed rapidly with available money.
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Aucktand
Gisborne
Otira
Fisher
East Q Coast
Gura
Great Hut opening at Manutuke Gisborne
The Great Hut at Manutuke opens with hundreds watching as Minister for Native Affairs W H Herries arrives with dignitaries. A haka by Ngatipura welcomes him and a welcome address leads to a promise to consider the minister’s native policy. The Hui continues for about a fortnight and discussion on welfare topics is expected to begin tomorrow.
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Gisborne
Manutuke
W. H. Herries
M. Poraare
James. Carroll
W. D
MacDonald
Justice Cooper
Herries
Wanganui
A. T. Neata
Teachers oppose Bible teaching in New Zealand schools
J AL Valentine of Timaru South School argues in a letter to the editor that teachers object not to Bible teaching itself but to the current conditions. He cites NZ education controls, local committee appointments, and potential church influence as reasons teachers should not be asked to undertake religious instruction. He notes Australian practices differ and urges understanding.
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Ashburton
Bible-in-Schools League
Bir Foulkes
West Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Education Department
Dominion
League
Foulkes
Introduction to the good things we stock
A merchant lists prices for staples and groceries including flour, oatmeal, rice, gruel, dried beans, pickles, canned meats, and tongues. It promotes Perfect Satisfaction from East Street Store, Ashburton, with contact phone 42.
Licenses Fined for Hotels in Napier Case
In Napier on March 3 J Warren the Union Hotel licensee and T Spear the Crown Hotel licensee were fined £5 and £10 for allowing drunkenness and serving intoxicated patrons. Both licenses were endorsed. Magistrate Mr Mc Carthy criticized witness tampering and noted at least three licensing cases in two months with tainted testimony.
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Napier
J. Warren
Union Hotel
T. Spear
Crown Hotel
McCarthy
Baxter's Lung Preserver advertised as cure for stubborn coughs
Baxter's Lung Preserver is marketed as a sure and speedy cure for stubborn coughs colds and chest complaints. The ad claims a single dose helps and a full course clears phlegm eases breathing reduces inflammation and strengthens lungs with over 60 years of proven use. It cites availability across New Zealand at Is 10d for large bottles.
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Baxter's
Baxter
Baxter’s
New Zealand
Pet
Tooth Brushes Assortment With Free Parthing Offer
An ad notes a broad range of tooth brushes in all shapes and sizes with the best kept stock. Prices 1s 6d and up. Each purchase includes one parthing offered free with the toothbrush.
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Iti
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Per Press Association
the Bible IN Schools
Eorror ‘ Guardian
J. AL Valentine
Timaru South School
John Orr and
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Ghulards
Vohn Orr
East Street
McDonald
Dunlop
Zoialist
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Saunders’ Buildings
N.Z
M. Cambridge
E. A. Johnson
Proprietors
T. Turtill
Sustall
England
Humber
Gladstone
News Zealand
Thomas Bros
Frank. Curtis
F.P
N.Z. Optical Association
Bost
Earth
Hefford
the Gorner
Mellor
Hines
Mellor’s
JAS. Mellor
Zealandia Boot Palase
Tangred Street
R. Totty
Burnett Streeze
Thos. H. Dunham
London
M.wek
Canterbury
Dunham
Swanson, Burnett Street
Letcher Bros
United Kingdom
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