Defence Act Circular Endorsed By Ashburton Technical Board
At the Ashburton Technical Classes board meeting committee report on the Defence Acts circular states free place tenure is tied to willingness to defend the country. Mr Hayes argues for educational rights. debate ends with the report adopted, nine members present and J B Borthwick voting against.
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Ashburton
J. B. Christian
R.A. Colling
T. ‘Hayes
Christian
Hayes
J.B Borthwick
Unenviable Mushroom Meal Sends Spreydon Family Hospital
A Spreydon family suffered illness after breakfast from plants resembling mushrooms believed to be toadstools. Two adults and three children were prostrated but recovered by afternoon. A Christchurch petition seeks clemency for Mrs Williams jailed for a Clock Tower protest, urging release and halting further prosecutions.
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Spreydon
Lyttelton Times
A. L. Herdman
Christchurch
Tailoring and Insurance Ad Teases New Customer Pleas
An 1859 ad touts Capital Livestock Insurance including foaling risks. The copy shifts to a boastful customer praise line about a new suit, claiming it demonstrates top tailoring and helps gain new customers.
Grand Jury System Defended by Mr Justice Edwards
At the Supreme Court in Westport on March 14 Mr Justice Edwards defended the grand jury system as a protection of public liberties warning that politics could interfere with justice if the jury system were abolished. He urged grand jurors to dedicate time for the country, noting they stand between powers and the people.
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Westport
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Justice Edwards
Christchurch Tragedy: Storeman Found Dead After Suicide
In Christchurch on March 14 W Wadham, 35, a Post Office storeman, was found dead at the bottom of a lift shaft. A revolver with three cartridges and an exploded shot were found beside him. It appears he shot himself on the top floor and fell three stories, with a rope around his neck. He had been uneasy about an examination and spoke of death by his own action. colleagues noted his odd remarks.
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Christchurch
Wadham
Theatre Royal patrons applaud current film series
There was moderate attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening for the second screening of the current programme. The popular "MOSH" series drew loud applause. those who have not yet seen the pictures will have another chance tonight before a new star-led programme begins Monday and runs two nights.
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Theatre Royal
Magnificent Find at Pride of Reefton Mine
A 2 ft reef in the Pride of Reefton mine shows gold in streaks through the stone. The reef continues the earlier Gladstone and Dillon tunnels, abandoned years ago.
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Reefton
Gladstone
Dillon
Motu Railway Workers In Disorder At Gisborne
A disturbance at Motu involves railway workers who allegedly knocked down a local butcher and badly injured him. After being refused drinks at a hotel they smashed windows and were deterred only by a revolver threat.
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Gisborne
Motu
New Zealand Warship Visit Arrangements Expanded
Christchurch March 14 1914 government names B M Wilson to arrange local ports for HMS New Zealand visit. Ship to be used to convey school children and others to the warship when berthing is unavailable at ports.
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Crristchurch
W.M
New Zealand
Thea
B. M. Wilson
Department of ‘Tourist and Health
Roman Catholic Bazaar Sees Strong Attendance and Tug Results
A large crowd attended the Roman Catholic Bazaar last evening and boosted proceeds thanks to the women’s committee. In semi finals, Hiffelton defeated Wakanui, and Hibernians beat W. Page’s team by a narrow margin. The final between Hiffelton and Hibernians is set for tonight and is expected to be a stubborn contest.
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Hiffelton
Wakanui
Hibernians
W. Page
Mail Notices Close Times At Ashburton Post Office
Mail closes at Ashburton Post Office with daily and alternate day schedules for Timaru Christchurch Chertsey Rakaia Dorie Kyle Overdale Barr Hill Killinchy and other towns. Late fee mail closes ten minutes after ordinary mail. Services list additional pickup days for Porowhita Digbys Bridge Quihi Carew Ruapuna and others.
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as-Timara
Chertsey
Rakaia
Christchurch
Dorie
Kyle
Overdale
Barr -Hill
Killinchy
Hinds
Eiffelton
Willowby
Fairton
Dunsander
Burnham
Tinwald
Winslow
Timaru
Flemington
Wheatstone
Ashton
Waterton
Tongbeath
Westerfield
Mayfield
Mount Somers
Springburn
Staveley
Alford Forest
Wellington
Porowhita
Winchmore
Quihi
Digby's Bridge
Greenstreet
Spread Eagle
Elgin
Wakanui
Riverside
Anama
Porateko
Ashburton Gorge
The Boy Becomes A Man Through Worth Of His Work
A concise reflection on a boy realizing his labor merits greater value than his own perceived worth. The moment marks a transition to manhood as responsibility and self worth align.
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Defence Act
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Technical ‘Association’ Action di
Yar City
Mings
East Street
Grocers
Feery
H. Alen
Triangle
Offioe
Bonnington
Price
Bottie
H. E. Bonnington
Williamson
Thomas Bros
Havelock Strow
Hts
Surnett
H. P. Evans
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Necoll Bros
H. & &.Craichead
Tailors
Per Press Association
Fuller
H.M.S
Per Prosa Association
Rexona
R. Totty
Warner
Patton
Roman Catholic Bazaar
DAILY
London
Paris
Vienna
Seem
James
Gass Street
Triumph “Motor Cycles
Michelin
Golden Eagle
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