Life of Sir George Grey as Empire Builder and Champion
A critical New Zealand biography by James Collier portrays Sir George Grey as a pivotal figure in colonial history. It argues Grey combined autocratic drive with democratic insight, earned Maori and Aboriginal trust, and shaped New Zealand's political evolution, though his vanity and final decline shadow his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grey
James Collier
Herbert Spencer
Eglish
New Zealand
Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited
Christchurch
Wellington
Dunedin
Melbourne
London
Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs
Makers of
Australasia
Grey
George Crey
Elizabeth
Collier Sont
Gray
Bishop Sebwyn
Meyer
Calcutta
Quotations on Virtue and War from Historical Figures
A collage of quotes touching on gender, parenting rights, fear, morale, and health. Figures cited include La Rochefoucauld, Judge Parry, G B Lurgin, Lafcadio Hearne, Dr Salechsy, Dr Prager, General Sir John French, Dr C W Salecby, Golf Illustrated, Cat, Mr Whitelaw Reid, Napoleon, and Sir Philip Magnus.
Forth and Clyde Canal praised as vital strategic waterway
Vice Admiral Sir Charles Campbell urged London meeting that the Forth and Clyde Canal would secure Britain in the North Sea and cut naval costs. He argued it offers a rapid Atlantic to North Sea transit, protects Rosyth, and preserves fleet mobility if the Forth Bridge is damaged.
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Forth and Clyde Canal National Association
London
Charles Campbell
North Sea
Great Britain
Atlantic
Rosyth
Forth and Glyde
Chatham
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Forth Bridge
Forth
Forth and Clyde Canal
Glasgow
North
Frootoids claim curing power for multiple ailments
Public orders for Frootoids to proprietor W. G. Hearne, Chemist, Uyalong Victoria, prove its perceived efficacy against headache indigestion constipation and biliousness. Advert reads that Frootoids clear blood toxins improve liver function aid digestion and relieve congestion, with pricing at 1/8 and nightly dosing advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Immensa
W. G. Hearne
Uyalong
Victoria
Chronic Chest Complaints Cure Listed At Shop
A 1 liter bottle of Wooder Great Peppermint Cure is advertised for 1 pound 6 pence and 95 shillings 8 pence in a period catalog. The entry notes the product targets chronic chest complaints and is offered by a local apothecary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooder
Ashburton Acclimatisation Society Annual Report 1909
The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society reports for the year ended March 31 1909 a small license revenue drop amid a bad season. Improvements at Rakaia and Rangitata camps include new banks and reinforced structures. Half season licenses issue debates and regulatory conflicts are outlined along with deer licenses and hut/fence spending. Governance discussions cover society land holding rules and registration hurdles with the Minister.
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Ashburton
Rakais
Rangitata
Rakaia
Ranpitata
Verionua
New Zealand
Canterbury
Christchurch
Rakari
Timaru
Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company
Fairfield
Canterbury Freezing Company
Department
W. J. Steward
A. H. Shury
Guardian
Canterbury Society
Messrs Rhodes
Gerrard
Buchanan
Agsats
Rakaia Ang Rangitata
Police Provident Fund Meeting Considers Wellington Conference
At a meeting in Dunedin on May 9 the local body agreed to seek the Commissioner's permission for a conference in Wellington to discuss proposed amendments to the Provident Fund.
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Dunedin
Wellington
Provident Fund
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Shipph
NEW Zealand Shipping “Company
Royal “Mail
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Clayton
Blemuar
Turakina
Tongariro
Paparoa
Protabla Tons
Lyttelton
Aeg
Friedlander Bros., “Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
Roos Mail
Tener
Ifé
Yong
Tate
tAlso
Rio de Janioro
Nicol
BROS
NEW Zealand Insurance Comtrany, L
PHE
Company
Nigoll Bros
Slington Fertisers
Islington No
Islington
Turnip
Nicoll Bros
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Bauer
RAT Ées
Surance “Department
Agthe Colon
Taupesre
X Force
Sterling
Robinson
Post
Ballantyne
East Street
Burnett’ Street
H. G. Barrett
Henry
Hughes
Hereford Street
Pyton
Robinson’ & Patent
Undertakers
Telephone
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
J. Newman
Colman
Boot Importer
Tancred St
A. & R. Terris
Tancred Stress
Sir George Grey
AMLB
la Rochefoucauld
Canada
G. B. Lurgin
Dr . Salechsy
Dr J. G. Prager
Sir John French
England
C. W. Salecby
Golf Illustrated
High Seas
Napoleon
Europe
L. C. Butchingen
Sir Philip Magnus
Ashburton Agclimatisation ' Society
Adams and King, Ltd
Mency
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Bavelock Streets
Loan CO
Friedlander Bros
Minion
Australia
National Mortgage & Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited
West Street
Beath
SAC
Burnett Street
Albert Roberts
Police Provident Fund
AyAkKe T
GOD Farms
Southern District
North Canterbury
North — Canterbury
Aurea
Papanui Stores, Ltd
Devereux, King and Co., Ltd
el Corinthia
Wellbach: Light CO. OF
TLC
Victoria Street
Hatural
Ouse Burnett Street
Shearman Bros
Messrs Shearmatt, Bros
A. Cocks
Percy's
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