German Revolt Reports Quiet Berlin Under Stricter Measures
Government returns and discusses the situation as Berlin remains quiet. Authorities deploy entrenched soldiers and machine guns in industrial districts with barricades. Post offices and railways partially resume while factories stay idle. Workers favor continuing the strike. Naval Brigade of the Iron Division arrives at Doberits.
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Per
Press Association
Berlin
Naval Brigade
Iron Division
Doberits
British Attitude on German Government and Peace Treaty
In the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George said the German government question is for Germans. The Allies wish any German government to respect the Peace Treaty. He noted Britain’s approach in relation to Commander Kenworthy’s remarks.
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Cmparial
Don
Oe Comone
Kenworthy
Lloyd George
Germany
Peace treaties seek faster mandate terms for ex German colonies
In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil urged the League of Nations Council to define terms of mandates for former German colonies quickly. Lloyd George noted the covenant allows Council definition if not previously agreed and said the government is studying the issue and hopes to provide definite information soon.
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Per
Press Association
London
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Council of the
League of Nations
Lloyd George
League
Senate clash over peace resolution and Turkish expulsion note
Senator Thomas warned in the Senate that a peace resolution would fail due to presidential veto and constitutional balance. The State Department prepared a note to Allies asserting the U S stance on Turkish expulsion from Europe remains unchanged, and downplaying the menace.
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Washington
Thomas
Senate
State Department
United States
Europe
Department
Ex-Cork Mayor Raid Remarks Guided by Official Explanation
In the House of Commons Mr T P O Connor, Nationalist, said Sir Macpherson’s explanation disposed of his remarks about soldiers searching the late Cork Lord Mayor’s house. The explanation afforded credit to the officer involved.
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Per Press Association
London
House of Commons
T.P. O'Connor
Cork
Macpherson
M P s Insinuation in Commons Easter Ireland Question
In the House of Commons Mr Clem ent Edwards asked about risings at Easter in Ireland. Mr Lloyd George regretted the question and declined to answer in the public interest. Mr McVeigh protested that such questions require responsibility for statements.
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Imperial News Service
London
House of Commons
Clement Edwards
Ireland
Lloyd George
McVeigh
Government Restores Property and Interest in South Africa
In Capetown on March 23 the Assembly and Premier said properties of German residents in South Africa have been restored in full with interest. The government cited exemplary generosity in its action.
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Per Press Association
Capetown
Ermans
South Africa
Toto
Ryneveld’s Tribute on Africa’s Future
Lieut.-Colonel van Ryneveldt said his flying time from England to Capetown via Cairo was 1093 hours. He rejected Professor Kalmers Mitchell’s view that Africa was dying, stating it is a flourishing and coming continent.
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Capetown
van Ryneveldt
England
Cairo
Kalmers Mitchell
Africa
Miners Federation Wage Talks Break Down
Labour unrest rises as miners' federation fails to reach a three shilling wage increase agreement. The situation is described as very grave by officials.
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Per Press Association
London
Miners’ Federation
Japanese Crisis Report Conflicts From Tokyo And Pekin
March dispatches indicate grave social disorder in Tokio but Foreign Office telegrams downplay unrest. Reports also claim six Japanese regiments were recalled from Siberia over Bolshevik tendencies, highlighting conflicting views on Japan's situation.
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Press Association
London
Japan
Pekin
Tokio
Ofice
Siberia
Japan Asia policy shifts threaten Far East balance
British and Australian observers report Japan shifting toward economic penetration in Asia and seeking a Far Eastern Monroe Doctrine posture. Renewal of the Anglo Japanese Alliance faces review by League of Nations and Dominions, with debate over its necessity amid a postwar order and regional security concerns.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Japan
China
Manchuria
Kian Chau
Shantung Railway
Far East
Lord Curzon
League of Nations
Australasia
Canada
Paris
Australia
Hongkong
Singapore
Lord Jellicos
America
Offea
Admiralty
New Zealand urged to cut national debt through local industry
A Christchurch report prepared for the Industrial Exhibition Committee argues that per head indebtedness data across nations could spur higher output. It compares New Zealand with the United Kingdom United States France Italy Russia Germany and Australia and notes NZ imports and exports per head in 1917-18. The sub-committee recommends reducing debt by boosting domestic use of raw materials.
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Prose Association
Christchurch
Industrial Exhibition Committee
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United Kindom
United States
France
Russia
Germany
Sb-Committee
Australia
Whispered Creed and Whitsun Tides Across Parchment Lore
Odd antique lore notes a superstition that a vicious horse can be tamed by whispering the Creed into its right ear on Wednesdays though cures may fail if the horse was born at Whitsun tide. The aspen wood is said to yield a real leaf stock, and a cross of the Crucifixion is claimed from it.
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Whitsuntide
Sir Thomas Mackenzie urged as New Zealand Produce Commissioner
Christchurch March 2 The North Otago branch calls for Sir Thomas Mackenzie to be retained in London as Produce Commissioner for New Zealand to safeguard Dominion exports. Union leaders urge cooperative shipping and direct supply to English shops to avoid delays and monopolies, with strong support for Sir Thomas and for government action on freight.
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Press Association
Christchurch
J. G. McDonald
North Otago
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Canterbury
Sir Thomas Mackenzie
Sir Thomas
Dominon
Thomas Mackenzie
New Zealand
Werdley
London
W. A. Banks
S. Mulholland
Ile
Co-Operative Society
England
United Kingdom
Mulholland
Ri. Evans
F. R. Cullen
W.T. Lill
Teadrey
Sugested
Leadley
Foolish schemes lure investors with Arctic ice profits
An American journal mocks scams that sell false ventures like the Aurora Borealis Ice Company. A Kansas farmer Hogardy lost 30000 dollars after buying into a plan to scoop Arctic ice and ship it to Kansas as investors imagined endless profits.
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Iansas
Hogardy
North Pole
Arctic
Kansas
Hogarth
America
Aurora Borealis Ice Company
J. Rufus Wallingford
No Inclination to Cough Promoted by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides prompt relief from persistent coughs by soothing inflamed membranes and stopping the urge to cough, asserting lasting comfort for kenners.
Mokoia's Wellington Trip Report on Suva Encounters
Wireless from the Mokoia notes Sir James Allen urged members not to discuss strikes with Indians in Suva as guests. Mr Holland refused to pledge action and would inquire further. Fiji Times criticizes Labour Party with calls that Indian leaders be avoided during trouble. Holland to answer in New Zealand. Mokoia expected to reach Anekiapd Friday morning. all aboard well.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
Mokoia
Suva
James Allen
Hindoos
Holland
Fiji Times
Labour Party
Wolland
United Press Association
New Zealand
Anekiapd
Southland Jockey Club Autumn Meeting Results
Second day good weather at Invercargill Southland Jockey Club meeting yields wins for The Boss in the Mykot Handicap by three lengths with Time Imin 32 25sec. New River Trial sees Major first by a length with Time 5min 9 45sec. President's Handicap goes to Silver Peak by three lengths. Steeplechase result lists Zarkoma first, Silver Spire second, Glenisla third.
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Invercargill
Southland Jockey Club
Boss
Satisfaction
Mettledrift
Marching Order
Twinkle
Lewis Gun
Imin
Malice
T. Quarterly
A. McDonald
R. Thompson
J. Robilliard
C. Sewell
G. Watters
J. Orr
G. Arthur
Yds
C. Anderson
Cameron
Shemeld
G. Morrison
A. Gameron
N. Murdoch
R. McKeage
H. Morgan
N. Milsom
S. Gudbell
H. Knight
Early Thought and Primitive Beliefs in Wells Narrative
In Wells outline, primordial man is described as focused on immediate needs like food and danger. Language develops later while myth, fear, and ritual begin, including ideas of taboo and fear of the tribe’s Old Man, with fetishism and dreams shaping early thought.
One Big Award Sought For All Carpenters Trade
Arbitration Court hears Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners seek a single award for nine trades while excluding three branches. Builders oppose, arguing dispute definition and broader inclusion. Court to rule on related trades and future terms later.
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Per Press Association
Auckland
Arbitration Court
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
Bloodworth
8. I
Wright
Carpenters’ Union
Christchurch Addington market reports strong demand for Canterbury sheep
At Addington market Christchurch on March 24 fat sheep and lambs were in larger supply while fat cattle were abundant. Canterbury bred sheep showed better demand than the previous week with high prices for wethers and ewes. lambs and store cattle also traded steadily with firm prices overall and strong activity from exporters on fat cattle and prime sheep.
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Christchurch
Addington
Steve
West Coast
Canterbury
F.m
Wool sales show prices rising in March markets
At the wool sale the prices of all sorts continue to harden. Merinos are 7 percent above February closing and crossbreds 10 percent higher, with steady demand as of March 22 at Andon.
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Andon
The Price of Boots in England
The Crockett and Jones firm cannot meet trade demands due to material shortages and high factory prices. Gough and Son offer Crockett and Jones boots at 6 35 per pair, far below English wholesale prices, urging buyers to stock up before old prices vanish.
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Crockett and Jones
Fim
New Zealand
Messrs
Gough
Nazol Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Advert suggests Nazol as a rapid remedy for colds with options to take orally or inhale. Claims instant comfort and perpetual health underlining strong confidence in the product.
Ashburton High School Domain Oval sports meet
Ashburton High School held its annual sports at the Domain Oval in fine weather drawing many spectators. Officials included L B Galbraith and M Christie. events ran from heats to finals with numerous times and distances recorded for junior and senior races and field events.
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Ashburton High School
Domain Oval
J. Stewart
L. B. Galbraith
Christie
M. Christie
B. Robilliard
J. Quarterly
Vas
TR. Barber
Kk. Silsam
B. Ford
K. Thompson
H. Morgan
A. McDonald
W. Lowe
W. Deal
Gudsell
W. Murdoch
J. Lowery
C. Pickford
G. Bonnington
K. Arthur
R. Beaumont
Donald
S. Shemeld
A. Cameron
G. Morrison Cay
De Lauret and Company sue NSW Government over wheat contracts
In Sydney on March 24 De Lauret and Company claim £14,000 from the New South Wales Government for allegedly maliciously obstructing their execution of wheat contracts. In Melbourne the House of Representatives discussed Canada’s rejection of Lord Jellicoe’s recommendations and a new three headed Customs tariff was tabled by the Minister of Customs.
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Sydney
de Lauret and Company
New South Wales
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Canada
Lord Jellicoe
Joseph Cook
Australia
Paumotu hurricane hits Makatea Island devastation reported
News from NEY and Makatea Island details a hurricane and tidal wave affecting the Paumotu group with Makatea Island described as devastated. A note mentions a marginal improvement in Mr Hiolman's position at Cootamundra elections.
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NEY
Paumotu
Makatea Island
Hiolman
Cootamundra
Labour Party condemns lavish visit spending amid war gratuity dispute
Melbourne reports the Labour executive condemns lavish expenditure tied to the Prince of Wales visit and urges members to abstain from enlisting in protest of Sir J Cook's refusal to meet a council deputation on war gratuity to the merchant marine. In parliament, Mr Massey Greene introduces Tariff Bill aiming to shield Australia from postwar economic harm with 95 new duties and extended reciprocal trade conditions. Senate debate notes Papua lieutenant governor report says the earlier meeting pushing removal was not representative, by 75 to 59.
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Melbourne
Labour Party
Prince of Wales
Labour
J. Cook
Council
House of Representatives
Massey Greene
Australia
Britain
United Kingdom
Senate
Russell
Papua
Battle clasps and war medal questions in Commons
London reports in March allege Winston Churchill discussed investigations into battle clasps for the war medal. He suggested ten clasps for France and two or three for other theatres amid 6 to 7 million medals. Also noted are cemetery transfers, naval chaos claims, and overseas settlement and budget debates.
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London
House of ‘Commons
Winston Churchill
Irance
Conchies Joy Ride Sparks Debate Over War Duty
Conscientious objectors marked a November 29 convention at Devonshire House London with celebration of their wartime role. Speakers including Rev Dr F B Meyer faced opposition as H G Wells and George Bernard Shaw messages were read. The piece traces tobacco use history from American Indians to Europe.
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Devonshire House
Bishopsgate
F. B. Meyer
Vimy Ridge
Belgium
H. G. Wells
G. Bernard Shaw
C.c.s
America
Walter Raleigh
England
Nazot Specie Claims Cure for Cold Relief
A historical note presents Nazot as a scientific remedy claimed to relieve severe cold symptoms. The item mentions a price line with sixty irises costing Le Od, indicating a traditional or medicinal purchase context.
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Ver Press Association
Wool Sales
General Cable News
Brookwood
Harris’ Laning
Navigation Bureau
Sims
Naval Department
J. Daniels
Imperial News. Service
Major Henderson
House .of. Commons
Dominions
Overseas Settlement Committee
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Delhe
Hailey
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Matthews
Parer
McIntosh
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Okio
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