Amberley Racing Club meeting reports record turnout
The Amberley Racing Club hosted a fine weather meeting with a record attendance. An early-morning goods and passenger train accident delayed the program by over an hour, shifting all race times. Totalisator investments reached £18,980 10s, up from £11,609 10s last season, with several compelling race results across multiple events.
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Protest rally in Wanganui over cost of living
A March 28 demonstration in Wanganui drew about four thousand people from all walks of life. Speakers included MP Mr Veitch, Mr Foster representing railwaymen and returned soldiers, and Revs Blamires and Jenkin. A resolution urged the government to curb profiteering and act quickly to relieve the public.
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Wanganui
Veitch
M.P
Foster
Blamires
Jenkin
Tunnel Workers Strike Near Auckland Over Pay Offer
Report from March 27 says Huaran tunnel strike workers rejected the department’s offer of one shilling per day. The chief engineer and his assistant visit the works amid the dispute.
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Auckland
Paparoa
Department
Death from Poison at Gisborne Claims Young Man
John Forde Matthews aged twenty three of Gisborne was found in a critical condition after reportedly taking poison. He died shortly after. He served three years in the war and, since returning, had been under a doctor's care. Shortly before death he appeared in good spirits.
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Gisborne
John Forde Matthews
Westport Jockey Club Meeting Closes With Record Attendance
The Westport Jockey Club held its annual meeting in fine weather before a large crowd. Totalisator takings reached £7847, totaling £13,016 for the meeting. Results include Lady Lucullus winning the Flying Handicap in 1m 52d, Cole Drift taking the Waimangaron Handicap trot in 2m 85 1-5s, Restful winning the aramea Handicap in 1m 49 2-5s, Hymettius prevailing in the Grandstand Handicap, and Revolia winning the Denniston Handicap trot by several lengths. Benefits and Pariform also featured in good showings across multiple events.
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Westport Jockey Club
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Pavlovna
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Myrtle Leaf
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Restful
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Lady Middleton
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Hymettius
Pariform
Smin
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Ruth Wall
May Patch
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Soys
Benefit
Woodrow
Flalf
Royal Dragoon
New Zealand Law Fees Scale Increases Announced
The Auckland District Law Society reports a new scale of conveyancing and deeds registration fees set by the New Zealand Society. Increases range from 15 to 40 percent, with typical rises for ordinary land transfers and deeds registrations. Mortgage transactions rise similarly, while lease transfers remain unchanged.
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Auckland District Law Society
Council
New Zealand Society
Clive
Lectures In Camp Promote Wuenzol Parglas Sauce
Camp lectures and entertainments face interruptions from coughing and throat clearing. Speakers urge sufferers to use Wuenzol parglas, marketed as soothing and healing, to prevent disruptions during events.
Harbour Sensation Identifies Woman Found in Harbour
Wellington reports the woman found in the harbour is Mrs Hebbends. Death is believed to be foul play with non bullet wounds on the left cheek near the ear and near the mouth.
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Wellington
Hebbends
Waihi Dispute Moves Borough to Seek Government Action
At a special Borough Council meeting on March 26 27 the council decided on immediate intervention sending the Mayor to Wellington to urge government action. Fears of mass mine closures and worker exodus loom as gold revenue dries up and the council cuts about 40 staff including department heads due to the strike.
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Waimi
Wellington
Baxter's Lung Preserver Wins Favor with Readers
A letter from Eisthorpe, Hawke's Bay notes Baxter's Lung Preserver relieves coughs and sore throats after trying many remedies. The writer praises the product's prompt relief and urges protective use during summer colds.
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Matthew Talboy
Eisthorpe
Hawke's Bay
Baxter
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