Waitara Murder Trial Dr Goode Found Lunatic
In New Plymouth on March 20 the Dr Goode murder trial continued with testimony on insobriety and suspicious conduct. Crown experts testified Goode was mentally insane when he killed Mrs Klenner, and the jury, after brief deliberation, found him a lunatic, warranting detention. The judge praised police conduct during proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Goode
Klenner
Waitara
Beattie
Taihape
James “McLeod
Trudy King
Mig Klenner
Prospczinr
Hassell
Porirua
Weston
Arbitration Court Finds Breach in Carpenter Award Case
In Wellington on March 19 the Arbitration Court found J Parsons breached the carpenters' award by employing nonunion workers. Parsons admitted prior use of an employment book, with judges noting conflicting statements. He was fined £2 as the court urged fuller records and better union-role guidance for employers seeking union-qualified labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration Court
J. Parsons
Carpenters
Parsons
Justice Sims
Parson
8. Brown
Humphries Bros
G. Humphries
Humphries
England
L. Humphries
Grenfell
New Zealand
Juling Adolphus Lutz
Frootaids promoted for multiple ailments in Geelong
Advert claims Frootaids relieve headache indigestion constipation and biliousness and improve liver function and digestion. It touts quick relief when other remedies fail and recommends a weekly bedtime dose to curb constipation with prices 1/6, via W. G. Hearne, Geelong, Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Registrar says many couples choose him to marry for speed and low cost
In Wellington the Registrar of Births Marriages and Deaths explains why more couples opt for the Registrar's office over church weddings. He notes rising Registrar marriages since 1898, with costs as low as £2 5s, while church fees vary widely. He highlights speed, simplicity, and economy as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Post
Hodgkins
Wellington
Hedgking
East End
London
Carter to Succeed Glasgow as Wellington Customs Secretary
March 20 report from Wellington states Richard Carter, longtime Collector of Customs, will assume the duties of Secretary of the Department while the Cabinet decides Mo W. Glasgow’s successor. Carter likely to remain in post until retirement a few years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Richard Carter
Mo W. T. Glasgow
Carter
WCTU Convention Appeals Funds in Wellington
The Women's Christian Temperance Union convention in Wellington appeals for New Zealand funds and reports a receipt of £26 with Mrs Oldham of Napier presenting a report showing a credit balance of £40 in the White Ribbon publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention
New Zealand
Oldham
Napier
White Tibbon
Forrest Hall Enquiry Finds Captain Grossly Negligent
Auckland March 19 The inquiry into the wreck of the Forrest Hall near Cape Maria Van Diemen on February 2 concluded this afternoon Counted £10000 insurance on hull freight and cargo The court found the wreck resulted from grossly negligent navigation by the captain and suspended his master's certificate for two years The chief officer was cleared and the mate’s certificate return left to the Customs Department for a separate inquiry The ship was deemed seaworthy and properly crewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Forrest Hall
Cape Maria van Dieman
Cook Strait
New Zealand
Customs Department
Ashburton Labour Market Shows Sluggish Trade in February
Department report notes little change in trade with scarce new building contracts and many tradesmen at risk of unemployment. Retail clothiers, dressmakers, and milliners show activity, while building, leather, and wood trades run quiet. Dairying and harvesting stay busy, though some farmers thrash late due to wet weather. unskilled applications remain minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Department
Polo Tournament Opens in Palmerston North with Big Attendance
Fine weather and a large crowd attended the Polo Association’s annual tournament opening in Palmerston North. Lord and Lady Flunket and the Government House party were present as three Savill Cup matches were played with Rangitiker defeating Mana Watu B 17–0, Mangahei beating Fern Flat 6–5, and Parewanni defeating Christ Church 8–1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
Polo Association
Lord and Lady Flunket
Government House Party
Rangitiker
Manawatu
Mangahei
Fern Flat
Parewanni
Chriat Church
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Cure
A Christchurch reader praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as permanently curing her husband’s backache and urges others to buy. The ad warns back pain signals weak kidneys and notes the product cost and postal purchase from Foster McClelland Co. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Baker
Fifeshire Street
Christchurch
Bdoan
Doan
Baker
Foster McClelland, Co
Pitt’ Street
Sydney
Fortune in Counsel Fees in Noted Court Case
The Court of Appeal ruled in Wyler v Lewis a record case with 260 hours of hearings and over £30,000 in counsel fees. Nine counsel, including Rufus Isaacs Edward Carson and Eldon Bankes, received substantial retainers and daily refreshers. Court costs are anticipated to be very heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeal
Lords
Vaughan Williams Buckley
Kecedy
Weler
Rufun Isaacs, KC
Edward Carson
K.C
Eldon Bankes
Lush
Kohlen
Mother comes to save a world of smoke and strife
A rhetorical address in The Woman Worker about mothers as vital reform. The speaker contrasts calls for domestic power with a world darkened by smoke and blood, urging that society needs its mother to heal conflict and restore calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Woman Worker
Starch for Clothes to Achieve Crisp Ironed Look
A suggestion to use pure starch to starch and iron garments for a crisp finish. The text promotes starching and ironing to achieve a smooth, neat appearance.
Violet Snow Cream Permanently Cures Unwanted Facial Hair
An Otago ad promises a guaranteed permanent cure for superfluous hairs on face neck and arms using Violet Snow Cream. It claims greasiness free formula improves complexion and ships in plain sealed wrap. Also mentions Rata Storer restoring grey hair to natural colour at 46 George Street Dunedin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnington
Price
Hemsley Burnet
George Street
Dunedin
Wes
Hemsley Burnet -Rata Restorer
Canterbury Co operative UGG Poultry and Produce Co Ltd
Canterbury based business listing for Canter bur y Co operative UGG Poultry Fruit and Produce Merchants with auctioneers land estate and commission agents at 165 Tuam Street Christchurch located under Wilson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Co-Operative Ugg
and Produce Company, Ltd
Wilson and Co
Tuam Street
Christchurch
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Ballantynes
DR Goode
Per Preess Association
Industrial Affairs
NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Tor London
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Tongariro
Papiroa
Koapehu
Rimu
Aka
Papanui
Turakina
Welingt
Walirgi
Friedlander, Bros., Ltd
SHAW, SAVILL_AND
Albion Go., Limited
Rovir
St Monte Video
Faner Ze
Lone
Athonio
Bac
Cerinthiett
Vii
Arawa
Gazz
Tainui
Fanic
Rio de Jeniere
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Slington
Islington
Lington
Slington Potato & Mangel
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Eio
OFFICE + ARCADE
Governmentnsurang Department
Bullrald and New
Mullighane
Sterling
Robinson
Terry Patents
Hereford Street
Christcher
Pam
OOD
Southern
North Canterbury
Papanui Stores, Ltd
Mount Somers Coal Company, Limited
PAF
W. Pickles
Ashburton and District
W. T. Doak
Mount Somers
J. A. Saunders
L. Moses
Springburn
T. McDowell
Mayfield
Undertakers
Telephone
Burns
Robert Burns
Secretary OF Customs
Per Press Association
Ogoge
Zealandia
Qaies & Co
Barnets Street
Boot Importer
Tancred St
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerast Hotel
J. Newman
Qonus and Gons Ou K
High Street
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Tancred Street
Building Society
Robinson's Patent Groats
Lane
POLO
Fortune
Flas
Kerr Bros
Will
Marcel
Kasibak
Kasibak Linoleum Polisher
Dr. Clarke
Shearman
Friedlander BI
Bulletin
Scientific American
Thomas
Stalione and Newsagent
East Street
Colman's
Starcis
Wilson
Dominion
P.O. Box
Chanticleer
Aristchurch
Sole
Renis
A. and
P. Food Co
Southland
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