Massey Opens Timaru Boys High School and Agriculture Focus
Premier Massey opened the new Boys High School in Timaru amid strong support for government land settlement and agriculture. He urged lifting cropping restrictions within limits, urged shortages of farm labor, and announced a Board of Agriculture to advise on experimental farms. Massey visits Dunedin and Christchurch with plans to Hanmer.
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Timaru
Massey
Farmers’ Union
Rider Haggard
Board of Agriculture
Dunedin
Christchurch
Hanmer
Alleged flogging inquiry into Amakura ship intact
Wellington March 19. Public inquiry into alleged harsh treatment of boys on the government training ship Amakura. J G Harp of Frankton Junction charges examined as Minister of Marine F M B Fisher orders a full departmental probe. Campbell, second officer, to be examined after arriving from the north. Evidence to be taken in Wellington. inquiry not likely to conclude before week’s end.
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Wellington
J. G. Harp
Hamilton
Amokura
Campbell
Amokuta
Narrow
Dominion
Waikato
New Zealand
Raglan
Amakura
Hooper
Frankton Junction
F. M. B. Fisher
Fisher
J. A. Young
Harp
Mr Fisher
Allport
Marine Department
Crown Law Department
Young
Secretary of Marine
Quote for All Kinds of Work Sign Writing and More
An advertisement offers diverse services including sign writing house painting decorating training paper hanging and picture framing. It highlights a wide range of crafts suitable for homes and businesses with emphasis on skilled workmanship and reliable service.
Minerals Case Speech Not Delivered As Reported
Timaru March 19 at Waimate Mr Massey said the Southland minerals case warning to the Government was not delivered as printed in Hansard and quoted by newspapers.
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Timaru
Waimate
Southland Minerals
Southern
Massey
Inquiry into Norrow and Co affairs reveals broad losses
Wellington officials report extensive liabilities and assets in the Sydney estate of Norrow and Co mail order agents. The Sydney sequestration recorded in 1912 shows liabilities £1547 and assets £336. A Wellington manager Rowe is sought for return, but court orders are lacking. A creditor vows to spend £50 to bring him back while the assignee cites the need for court action. The case highlights purported swindles affecting many depositors ready to pursue recovery.
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Wellington
Norrow and Co
Sydney
Justice Department
Rowe
Fire at Beaney and Sots foundry causes £600 damage
Report from Auckland on March 19 states a blaze at Messrs Beaney and Sots foundry damaged property to about £600. The loss is covered by insurance with the South British Office.
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Auckland
Customer praises new suit from Ashburton tailors
A customer visits to compliment his freshly tailored suit from Tailors Ashburton. The brief note highlights satisfaction with the fitting and service.
Dean's Backache Kidney Pills Adverts
An old advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble. It cites user testimony from Mr Pritchard of Trevorton and Mrs Pritchard, praising relief from back pain lumbago and kidney discomfort. Pills sold by Foster-McClellan at 88 per bottle, six for 16s 6d, via mail order from 76 Pitt Street Sydney.
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Dean
Pritchard
Doan
Foster-McClellan, Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Warner's Rust-proof Corsets Highlight New Figure Fashion
Latest corset models showcase a low and tall bust with flexible waist cinching. Parieg comfort blends with figure elegance as designers promote durable, rust resistant materials for shaping and support.
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Warner
Parieg
West Coast Contingent Shines At Yaldhurst Camp
In Christchurch on March 19 the West Coast contingent impressed at Yaldhurst Camp after a tough forced march. Despite severe weather, untrained men completed a demanding trek that would challenge even peak condition soldiers.
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Christchurch
Yaldhurst
Journalists' Dispute At Chrischurch Conference
The Conciliation Council resumed the Journalists' dispute in Chrischurch. The union withdrew reader affecting demands while cadet reporters' salaries were set at 208, 308, and 40s for first to third years. An adjournment to April 1 was agreed to reconsider hours and preference.
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Chrischurch
Croup Relief Story Pushes Chamberlains Remedy
Mrs Annie Temple of 11 Albert Street Brunswick Victoria recalls nights up with her children Rita and Robert who suffered from croup. After trying several medicines she found Chamberlains Cough Remedy gave instant relief and proved a godsend.
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Rita
Robert
Annie Temple
Albert St
Brunswick
Vic
Chamberlain
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Per Press Association
Mings
Hutc
East Street
Ashburton
Gol
Bute
Ww. H. Alen
Triangle
Pure Food and Drugs Act
Vinearr Costa
M. Cambridge
E. A. Ighnson
Proprietors
I. Best
Williamson
Andrill and CO. Houge Furnishers
Yaonered Street
the Companies Act
Christchurom
Bohm
Burnett Street
P. Evans
Manger
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Remier
Benes
H. & E. Graichead
Tailors
Yaldhurst Camp
Regent
London
Paris
Vienina
Fintings
Boots
Seelle
Albert H. Sparrow
Easy Street
James H. Rule
Ashburtom
Agency For
Triumph
Motor Cycles
Tahara
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