Nimrods Return May Await Shackleton Party in Antarctica
New Zealand representative J J Kinsey says the Nimrod may return at any time with Shackleton and the farthest south party, though not due until late month. The explorers plan scientific work in southern seas if conditions permit, otherwise the ship heads to New Zealand. Shackleton leads thirteen men including Professor David, Mawson, Murray, Marshall, Priestly, Mackay, Adams, Brocklehurst, Jovey, Wild, Day, Marsden, Roberts and Armytage.
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J. J. Kinsey
New Zealand
Shackleton
Cape Hagils
MacMurdo
B. Day
G. E. Marsden
G. Roberts
2B.armytage
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief For Digestive Ailments
Advert appears to tout Frootoids as superior to ordinary aperients for headaches indigestion constipation and biliousness. It asserts rapid blood purification and liver improvement with weekly bedtime use and claims strong demand from customers via post orders to the proprietor WY GO Hearne Geelong Victoria.
Australian destroyers for Commonwealth ships deal
The Australian Defence Ministry accepted bids from Denny Brock, Dushbarton, and Fairfield Shipbuilding for two Piver class destroyers at 81 500 pounds each plus armament. Materials for a third vessel priced at 71 500 pounds. First ship in 14 months, second in 15, third within 12. Ships to Australia under their own steam. Firms to hire 12 to 20 Australians sent to England for construction.
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Melbourne
Mlmister of Defence
Messrs. Denny Brog
Dushbarton
Fairfeld Shipbuilding Compeny
Glasgow
England
Australia
Commonwealth
Dinizulu Found Guilty of Sheltering Rebels in Natal Trial
After a 70 day trial with 150 native witnesses and £10000 prosecution costs, Dinizulu Paramount Chief of the Zulus is found guilty of sheltering Bambaata and rebels and sentenced to four years in prison plus a £100 fine. The charge of inciting rebellion is not proven. He has been held since December 10 1907 amid martial law and unrest in Zululand.
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Dinizulu
Bambaata
Mangati
Dinianlu
Diniaulu
Cetewayo
Natal
Zululand
Dinizuki
Sir Duncan M'Rengie
Pietermaritaburg
House of Commons
Mise Colense
Inizulu
P. Schreiner
Greytown
Bambanta
Usutu
Usain
Sir Charles Saunders
Dinigulu
Bayete
Dinizula
Cletewayo
St. Helena
South Africa
London
Wm. &. Smith
Transvaal
H. G. Boshof
H. G. Shepstoke
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Proved Effective
An advertising testimonial from Ashburton praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing kidney trouble after years of back pain dizziness and headaches. The user claims lasting relief and urges readers to treat kidney issues promptly with the product available from local chemists and Wester-McClellan Co. in Sydney.
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Bright
Doan
Mire Lockhard
Cox Street
Ashburton
Dean
Ashburton Drug Company
Wester-McClellan Co
TG Pitt Gtreet
Sydney
Fire destroys two cottages on Lorne street Auckland
A morning blaze gutted two cottages on Lorne Street in Auckland. The properties belonged to Myre Crawford and were occupied by Phillip Gibb and George Broderick. Broderick and family escaped via an upstairs window.
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Auckland
Lorne Street
Myre Crawford
Phillip Gibb
George Droderick
Broderick
Savvy Savings on Modern Suits From George Davies
An advertising pitch explains that high quality suits can be bought for lower prices by cutting and producing in bulk with skilled cutters. It attacks credit tailors and urges readers to pay only for what they get, promising Easter orders and a broad showroom across New Zealand towns.
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Gorge Davies
The
Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Dunedin
Invercargill
Palmerston Morth
Timaru
Wanganui
Fencing and Physical Culture Gains in England and Europe
A Melbourne observer notes fencing lags in Australia while thriving in England, France, and America. English women use it to gain grace and slimness, with doctors recommending it for nerve issues and mental sharpening. For children it aids development, and even six months of lessons boost study energy and comprehension. Masks and gloves suffice for women and kids, with modest costs and quick improvements in carriage and complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Melbourne
England
France
America
Exploration of Central Asia by Dr Stein
Dr Stein describes a three year Central Asia expedition spanning 10 000 miles with 50 men and mapping 18 sheets. He details injuries during surveying near an unknown range, hardships of desert travel along the Taklamakan route, and the discovery of a treasure cave with over 4000 Buddhist manuscripts and artifacts.
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Sonilot
Stein
Botter
Central Asia
Jig
Iis
Buned
Daily Chronicle
Horderlands
China
Taklamakan
Lob Nor
Tan Huang
Kansu
Therai
Wear
Asia
Treasurg
Christ
Tarim Basin
Railway fares debated at Wesleyan conference in Dunedin
The New Zealand Times notes Wesleyan Methodist leaders criticise the Railway Department under Hon J A Millar for offering little concession. Northern delegates propose further fare cuts, arguing privileges are useless. One speaker suggests inviting bowlers to the next conference instead of religious travellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Millar
Chivch
New Zealand Times
Dunedin
Genuine Sanders and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract
An 19th century warning urges readers to trust Sanders and Sons' Genuine Eucalyptus Extract over cheaper imitations. A death linked to inferior preparations prompted testimony about irritation from impostors sold as "Just as good as Sanders." Authorities emphasize selecting the proven genuine product and warn against deception in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sanher and Sons
Advertising notice for periodicals and subscriptions
A fragmented advertisement offers all sizes and secure readers for The Maetor Auteecar Motoring New Zealand Palmer Bulletin Scientific American and more. Contact Thomas book roller at West Street Ashburton by telephone 120 for subscription details.
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FS Eaetor
Maetor
Auteecar
Motoring
New Zealand
Palmer
Bulletin
Scientific American
Thomas
Stallone and Newsagent
West Street
Ashburton
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Leva
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Building Society
Mount Somers Coal Company, Limited
W. Pickles
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W. A. Saunders
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Newman
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