Ashburton Council Backing Aggressive Immigration Policy
The Ashburton County Council discussed immigration and endorsed Waipa County Council’s call for a vigorous policy to address industrial vacancies in the Dominions. Prime Minister indicated government action and improved shipping may allow thousands to reach New Zealand, with politicians Massey Nosworthy and Reid weighing in on labour needs and screening of migrants.
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Ashburton
New Zealand
Massey
Immigration Department
Francia Bell
W. Nosworthy
Harrison
Themen
C. Reid
Council
Methven and Ashburton Ladies Draw In Debut Hockey Match
The Methven and Ashburton ladies hockey teams played a close first match at Methven on Thursday ending in a draw. Ashburton’s Miss Smith scored for her side, while Methven’s Miss S Middleton also found the net. Miss M Kerr of Ashburton injured her knee and retired, and the Methven ladies hosted guests with a social and dance after the game.
Final entries for ladies hockey tourney set for May 17
Final entries received last night for the May 17 ladies hockey tournament list five senior clubs Ashburton High School Hinds Methven and Rakaia and a junior competition featuring eight teams including Ashburton Bligh School Hinds Methven and Rakaia with draws to be published later
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High School
Ashburton
Hinds
Methven
Rakaia
Housing Of Teachers In New Zealand Explores Portable Reach
The Education Department reports unoccupied teacher residences as 166 in the country with South Island showing higher vacancy. Plans include a modest building program for married teachers and movable two room houses on wheels to attract single female teachers to remote districts, relocating as needed to match attendance.
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Hducation
J. Parr
New Zealand
South Island
Parr
Housing funds cut as Australia faces home building crunch
Sydney reports the Minister for Housing says government funds cannot extend financial assistance to home builders due to money shortages. The Australian Methodist Church elected Rev Alexander AbCallum as President in Melbourne. Wool growers vote rejects a schema for wool control. The Senate debates the Navigation Act Amendment Bill linking safety at sea to the Titanic wreck and Aus oil shortages hampering navy moves.
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Per Press Association
Sydney
General Conference
The
Methodist Church of
Senate
London
Bowling Tour in Australia Clashes Result in Victory
Sydney May 7 Manly wins six rink match against New Zealand by 130 to 101 with strong performance across lanes.
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Sydney
Manly
New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby League Holds Annual Meeting
The annual gathering in Auckland outlined finances showing a bank balance of £1014 and total assets of £1139 with Dr H T J Thacker MP elected patron and D W McLean of Auckland named president. Rule changes aligned play with Australia and England, including travel expenses for away players and potential 1922 age-team tour inquiries.
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Auckland
Rugby League
H. T. J. Thacker
Christchurch
D. W. McLean
New Zealand
Australia
Mingland
The Wolf with Earle Williams At His Majesty's Theatre
The Wolf starring Earle Williams was shown at His Majesty's Theatre this matinee. The drama features strong human interest and thrilling action including a life or death fight. Cinematography showcases mountain scenery and vast landscapes. The ninth episode of Stingaree accompanied the program and the show repeats this evening.
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Earle Williams
His Majesty’s Theatre
Deputation Seeks School Play of Rugby League
A Sydney deputation asked the Minister of Education to allow public schools to play Rugby League. They argued the code is not purely professional and that most boys would choose it. The minister said boys should be free to play any game and lifted the embargo on League play.
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Sydney
Rugby League
Minister of Education
New South Wales
Tor Infuenza Take Woods Cure in February Notice
A terse 19th century notice urges patients to use Woods Great Peppermint Cure for influenza like symptoms during February, listing dose guidance and cautions for self treatment.
Lectures in Camp Warned Over Quack Gargle Claim
A camp notice rails at alleged quack remedies used during lectures. It mocks a supposed stock gargle named Wluenzel sold at canteens as dangerous yet popular, urging clearer warnings to avoid threats and coughing during entertainments.
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