Fire Brigades Act and Board Structure in the Colony
The Fire Brigades Act of 1906 sets up a Fire Board to manage creation maintenance and control of brigades under local authority orders. The governor appoints a member, insurers fund half, local authorities cover the rest. insurance firms contribute proportional premiums. The article notes broad implications and predicts widespread adoption across towns, with weather and civic notes interspersed.
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Piin Brigadis
Ike
Hava
Gibelo
Haroneh Couneil
Srea
Tsudeil
Tha Meimhize
Insuranca
Maz
Boaroneh Council
Roid
Offien
Trezauroer
Beaurancs
Eid
Bey Tha
Tha
Diziat
Piva Board
Insurance Companius Hindle
Emanuel Ant
Seadark
Pahoné
Zondavesta
Ovary Covaidorahia
New Zaaland
High Commissioner Courts Set for Bankside Inquiry in March
London office notes a Court of Enquiry will be chaired by Mr H W Bishop and Messrs Buxton and Beattie of the Railway Department. An Order-in-Council revokes prior telephone charges and introduces annual rates of seven pounds for business places and five pounds for private residences, with variations for non continuous exchanges.
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Voceo
London
Naw
Aland
Herbert Alington
Ashburton
Bankside
H. W. Bishop
Messrs
Buxton and Beailie
Oficaras
Railway Department
Bmataurs
P Heen
Great Brush
Canterbury College Considers Local Music Examinations
At a Canterbury College board meeting in Christchurch, proposals urged establishing local musical examinations for certificates of efficiency across province centres. The chair urged careful consideration by the College Committee. University Senate notes £4000 yearly leav ing New Zealand for English examination fees. a proposed nationwide plan could issue certificates locally.
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Board of Governors of
Canterbury College
Christchurch
University Senate
Robert Stout
New Zealand
England
Str Russell
Ashburton
Timary
Remsgiogra
Thay
Dr Bradshaw
Val Vousden Delights Ashburton Audience With Varied Set
Val Vousden, a renowned monologist and ventriloquist, headlined at the Ashburton Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. His act featured a Sizoteh terrier routine, miming of trotting horses, and a Dublin character sketch Mrs O Rourke, drawing hearty laughs. an upcoming program promises more local impersonations.
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Val Vousden
The
Ashburton Oddfellows
Vousden
Raimigry
Wousdon
O'Rourke
Dublin
Yousden
Shamus O’ Brien
Theiss Bracken
Catholic Literary and Debating Society Concert in Ashourton
The Ashourton Catholic Literary and Debating Society held a concert in the Boys' Schoolroom last evening. Proceeds from tigkata sales brought in £9 to reduce the piano debt from £70 to £20. Performers included Hamill, McClarg, Madden, Butler, McDonnell, Vienna, Fitzgerald, and Gass with Misses Madden and others. Mrs Madden moved a vote of thanks.
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Ashourton Catholic Literary and Debating Society
Tigkata
Hamill
McClarg
F. Butler
CG. Madden
A. McDonnell
Vienna
Messrs
Gass
Healy Broz
DM. Fitzgerald
Wee Mesdames Sprint
McClurg
Alcorns sale draws crowds as stock clears fast
Public crowds fill Alcorns store as a large stock clearance continues apace. New goods arrived before opening, keeping the department store well stocked with affordable ladies and gentlemen wear. Early buyers gain the best selection while window displays highlight substantial savings. Doors open at 10 each morning.
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Alcorn
Afrs
Ollortip
Magistrial rulings and fines in tense city court sessions
John Hunt charged with rolling back at Trevarion on March 4 pleads guilty. The case reveals labourer status and attempted evasion of service. Fine of £10 ordered with a week to pay. Other cases involve removal of two scenic protocols from railway warnings and Hampstead Town Board versus Wakanui Road Board over election irregularities and jurisdiction. Judgment for plaintiff in civil case of D. Stook and Co. v George Keeley by default.
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John Hunt
Trevarion
Raymond
Fouhy
Hampstead Town Board
Weakanui Road Board
Parnell
Parsell
Bia
Purnell
Lerya
Supreme Court
Dirstricta
Authoritian
D. Stook and Co
George Keeley
Factory Haliday case at Magistrate Court
Thomas O Carroll faced charges for not granting a statutory half holiday to workers on March 30 in a Tancrad Street tailoring factory. Inspector Cummins and Mr Parnell argued the Shops and Offices and Factory Acts support closure, while defense claimed no workers present. Judge Day pursued conviction with a fine of 5 pounds and costs.
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W. G. Day
Thomas O'Carroll
Mr Parnell
Mr Acland
Parnell
Tancrad Street
Me Cummins
Bean
Richard Stanley Bean
Cummins
Eneter
Cumming
Q O’ Carroll
Cuminns
Jonees
Marohuth
Egbert Griffin
Bacan
Arbitration Court Hearings on Tramway Depreciation Rates
The Arbitration Court resumed the Christchurch tramways case with engineer Mr Chamberlain arguing depreciation losses. He warned current margins overstate profits and suggested a 6 to 12 percent range. Employer spokesman Kr Scott rebutted prior Wellington remarks and alleged political motives behind subsidy figures as the court reserved its decision.
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Auckland
Chamberlain
Christchatel Tramway Board
New Zealand
Christchurch
Kr Scott
RHEUMO Promises Cure for Rheumatic Ailments
Claims excess uric acid causes rheumatism gout and lumbago and advertises RHEUMO as a quick cure. The notice asserts wide aid to sufferers with phrases pointing to health improvements and assistance available everywhere.
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Lumbago
Gillatt Remanded On Perjury Charge At Ashburton Court
William Gillatt also known as William Brown faces perjury accusations after denying selling alcohol to several men on October 26 1906. The case was adjourned until May 4 with Justices presiding. Gillatt arrived from Wellington and requested a remand.
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Ashburton
W. G. Dax
S.M
H. Friedlander
William Gillatt
William Brown
Thomas Sutherland
G. Day
William Meacem
Isarre Knox
Joseph Madden
William McKee
James AfeGinn
Samuel Roulston
Wellington
Flo
Reymond
Win-Slow
Raymond
Ha Doueltly
Mr Raymond
Day
Labour minister vows to boost employment and settlement
In Auckland on May 9, the Hon. J. A. Miller spoke at a banquet with Mayor and 180 citizens. He defended dual Customs and Labour roles, urged North versus South tensions end, urged rapid settlement, and warned against overspending while stressing youth employment and feeding New Zealand. He praised imperial ties, urged practical proposals, and noted Auckland’s land lock issue hindering growth.
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Auckland
J. A. Miller
Customs
Labour
Tie
Millar
New Zealand
Miller Ree
New Zealand Council Reforms Defence Training and Reserves
The Council of Defence recommends yearly selection of four officers for a year’s instruction in England. A new reserve corps system allows units unable to sustain strength or mobilize quickly to form reserves. Changes cover sanitation and ammunition with parade and pay details for daylight parades and various corps.
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Wellington
Council of Defence
New Zealand
England
Collision Near Halswell Kills Man After Traction Engine Crash
In Halswell last night at about 9:30, Henry Ferguson driving a four wheel express with his groom Edwin collided with a stationary traction engine near the Halswell Hotel. Ferguson died en route to Christ Church Hospital. inquest held with adjournment for groom’s testimony.
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Ouamrdnorcy
Alock
Halaweli
Halswall
Totel
Henry Anelius Coventry Pergussen
Edgwin
Fergusson
Arivial
Myr Fergnegon
South Canterbury
Henry A. ©. Ferguseon
Halswell
Halswell Hotel
Empire Day urged for May 24 in Wellington by Acting Premier
In Wellington the Acting Premier praised Empire Day and urged making May 24 a record Empire Day with large volunteer and school gatherings. He called for speeches and well attended assemblies to celebrate the occasion.
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Wellington
Tie
John Mathieson
Tomahawk
MacKinans Ltd
Solo Avents
Dunectity
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