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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 15, 1902

Page

4

Parliament and Wars Stir Battersea Speech by Mr Burns

Mr John Burns M P for Battersea spoke at Battersea Town Hall on Sunday. He denounced Parliament as a stock exchange chapel and attacked conscription, the war in South Africa, and Chamberlain’s policy. He urged practical politics for workers and warned of rising debt and taxes.

John Burns Battersen Battersea Town Barns Liberty Battersea Spring Gardens House of Commons Parliament Stock Exchange House of Lords Madame Tussauds Lord George Hamilton South Africa Burns Mr Chamberlain Boara

Milner speaks in Johannesburg on war aims and civic future

Lord Milner addressed a Johannesburg banquet on January 13 urging steady pressure to end the war and warning against pro Boer sentiment at home. He praised Johannesburg’s resources and civic potential, saying it should become a great city and a British center in Africa.

Lord Milner Johannesburg Municipal Council Chambers of Mines and Commerce South Africa Johanneburg Milner Fhhannesburg

Encyclopaedia Britannica testimonials from New Zealand

Letters from New Zealand readers who bought the Pimes Reprint of the Encyclopaedia Britannica via The Times praise the work. The ad offers a Daily Mail style payment plan and free specimen pages to help understand why this reference is held as authority in the English speaking world.

New Zealand Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopaidia Britannica B Gresxwoop

Testimonial praise for Times reprint of Encyclopaedia Britannica

A Pacific region reader in Waiwera Auckland expresses satisfaction with the Times reprint of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. The letter lauds the magnitude of the work the diagrams and maps and urges scholars to own the set noting its extensive information and educational value.

A Painting of the Lily and The Times Reprint Praise

A dated note from January 21 1902 praises a Huoyelayedia Britannica reprint with revolving backware. The writer, Ho M Watcurrent Bank Manager, thanks supporters as New Zealand readers gain access to the standard work at moderate means.

Lawrence Tregard Times Huoyelayedia Britannica Thia New Zaneland Ho M

Useful reference library praised in 1908 letter

A letter from Epsom Auckland dated January 1908 praises subscribers of the Die Zevzes reprint of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. The writer, a barrister named Epwop Manowey, says the volumes are frequently consulted and form a useful reference library at a combal cost.

Valuable Book of Reference Offer for Subscriptions

A distorted notice promotes a 25 volume reference work described as valuable and universal in scope. It promises delivery for £1 with the balance in instalments, inviting subscribers to obtain the Britannica-like set through a liberal payment plan.

Airlie Ashurah

Worth Double Its Cost Otaki Review Quoted

A reader from Otaki praises a Mncychondia Britannica edition in a half moroves binding noting it is worth double its cost. The articles appear well written and highly valuable as a reference work according to the letter.

Praise for Encyclopaedia Britannica in Early New Zealand Letter

A Waipawa letter from January 21, 1902 endorses the Encyclopaedia Britannica as an essential reference for a progressive New Zealand colony. The writer commends its breadth, reliability, and usefulness for educating youth and households, praising its authors and scholarly treatment of subjects.

Pines Waipawa la Britanoios New Zealand

Incomplete Canadia 1902 Testimonial on Encyclopedia

fragmentary 1902 Canadia text praises a valuable encyclopedia. References to gratitude and solving an important problem in cereal transition appear, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear names or details.

Canadia

Reading and library needs at Lower Moutere School

A 1902 letter from Nelson notes appreciation for the Britannica and requests broader public library access. The writer mentions using the encyclopedia Britannica as a substitute for a reference collection and hopes for its availability in more libraries.

Lower Moutere School Nelson

Encycolpiedia Britannica praised as valuable reference

A letter speaks of the Britannica as a highly useful life guide for a busy man. It praises the bookcase display and affordable terms, noting the value for sons and future reference. The writer emphasizes lasting benefit and broad approval of the encyclopedia.

Recommending Hnayclopadia Britannica by Bowarns

A short note from RH Bowarns JP dated January 20 1902 expresses pleasure in recommending the Hnayclopadia Britannica. The fragmentary text mentions Bowarns and a scholarly endorsement.

Majoribanks Street

Beckford Reviews Opawa Work on Education Value

Beckford praises Opawa issue 1902 review, lauding its wide scope and educational utility for self learners with limited means. He notes graphic histories and expert treaties across many subjects, and says the compilation inspires education throughout the colony. RR Scorn.

Beckford Opawa Cata France

A Mine of Information in Hoeyolepchia Britannniog Index

A 1902 note from Puksha of Havelock N praises a volume titled Hoeyolepchia Britannniog as a mine of information. The index is lauded for its comprehensiveness and usefulness to scholars in seeking enlightenment across many subjects.

Bank Chambers Hawara Havelock Hoeyolepchia Britannniog

Encyclopaedia Britannica offered on easy terms in New Zealand

Renwick New Zealand January 18 1002 an advertisement touts the Encyclopaedia Britannica as a valuable library addition promising instant delivery to Wellington. The deal includes 25 volumes plus an extra 260 page guide and a specimen page free on application with payments under sixpence a day.

Encyclopaidia Britannica Ua Fe Ag Wellington Chisin

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