German and British Docks and Naval Capacity Debate
The article details German and British dock capacity including Kiel Wilhelmshaven and the Baltic canal links and notes Britain’s dock counts at home and abroad. It discusses Germanys rapid shipbuilding claims, dangers of over haste, and the shift to turbine propulsion across the fleet with multiple German plants adopting Parsons turbine technology.
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Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Antzig
Germany
Hamburg
Bremen
Teibing
Stettin
Dantzig
Rosyth
Berlin
The
Times
England
Gassier
London
Baltic
North Sea
Hoth
Wittelsbach
Biel
H.W. Wilson
Heliogoland
Invercargill Plans Memorial to Edward G Wakefield
A local Invercargill meeting discussed erecting a memorial for Edward Gibbon Wakefield. Mayor W B Scandrett said two paintings of Wakefield would be sought. The motion to provide a memorial passed unanimously with local funding not exceeding 40. The grave’s neglect and Wakefield’s colonial role were noted.
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Invercargill
Edward Gibbon Wakefield
W. B. Scandrett
Wakefield
New Zealand
Hobson
New South Wales
New Zealand Land Company
Wellington
Hodgkinson
Government Valuations Guidance to Ratepayers
The Hon. D Buddo states the Government aims to set valuations below current market values and clarifies that rate payments depend on revenue needs and rate per pound, not roll value. He urges objections during revision to show owner estimates, enabling review and potential reduction without requiring appearance at the Assessment Court.
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D. Buddo
Southland
Story of a Socialist leader and a thwarted public address
A Socialist leader tells of facing prejudice before a public talk as a young introducer tries to defuse hostility. He uses animal analogies to justify defending oneself, noting a dog, a goat, and an ass would react to provocation. The exchange shifts to a relationship engagement and a teasing reply about loony language.
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Mr Blank
Phyllis
Life in the stok ehold describes a stokers life at sea
A University of Pennsylvania graduate and former middleweight wrestler recalls life in the ships stokers hold. He details the isolation heat and filth of the pit crew. the grueling routine of pulling fires shoveling coal and the dangers of stoker s madness amid 149 degree heat and steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Europe
Zam-Buk Aids Playground Injuries At Mrs Mathams Private School
A Brisbane private school Uses Zam-Buk Balm to treat cuts, grazes, and bruises among students. Miss Mathams praises its quick bleeding stoppage and soothing relief, urging mothers to keep a pot for first aid at home and in stores citywide.
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Miss Mathams
Latrobe Terrace
Paddington
Brisbane
Mathams
Itahyaya
Zam-Buls
Tvrom
Germany's Place in Europe Civilized by Shared Independence
An analysis notes that no league exists against Germany and that England and other powers seek normal, equal relations. It argues Germany must accept a joint European role, abandon pretensions of dominance, and join the European Commonwealth as an equal among neighbors.
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Deutsche ‘Revue
Germany
the Times
von Schlieffen
Whd
Austria-Hungary
Aufferer
England
Schleswig
Italy
Alps
Europe
Paris
Bismarck
More
Jess
Early Christian Remains Near Sennar Found in Nubian Graves
Professor Sayce reports discovery of Christian graves at Wad-el Hadad on the Blue Nile north of Sennar. Pottery including Nubian pattern bowls and jars with crosses and fish emblems suggests seventh or eighth century A.D. dating. Khartoum Museum will receive the artifacts. Excavations may reveal a pre Mahometan church site and early Christian inscriptions.
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Sayce
Khartoum
Wad-el-Hadad
Bine Nile
Sennar
Irrigation Department
Khartoum Museum
Blue Nile
Reuter Anak
Reuter
Ancient Devizes document reinterpreted as letters patent
A document at Devizes believed to be a charter is identified as letters patent issued by James J under the Great Ear circa 1609 10. The finding could affect lands granted to Devizes Mayor and burgesses. Mrs Harding reports a burglary at her Derby home with china plate stolen while she was away.
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Devzes
James J
Devizes
Harding
Derby Corporation Tramways
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Torgkine
Peargarico
Aail
I Bbeu
Friedlander Bros
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Ats
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Nicoll Bros
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ROADE
Ashburton
Sunance
Ene
Colon
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Alassea
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Sterling
Rom Son
Ballantynes
Journal of Fashion
Christchurch
Timaru
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Hughes
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Christehui A. Pampalet
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Ashburton and District
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Mayfield
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J. Newman
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Tancred St
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