Coronation History and Privy Council Traditions Explored
The piece discusses theories of monarchy where demise does not end the crown, the Privy Council meets a day after the demise, and Parliament may continue. It notes coronation as ceremonial confirmation, fixed dates, petitions, and a splendorous English rite with priceless regalia like the Ampulla, Orb, Sceptres, Crown, and Curtana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taieus Debrett
Privy Council
London
St. James's Palace
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
England
Tidwald
Tegalia
St. Edward's
Curtana
New Zealand as Vancouver call debated at Brisbane Chamber
Brisbane reports show the Chamber of Commerce weighing making New Zealand a Vancouver steamer call. NSW and Queensland subsidies burden for Australia’s mail service are cited as unfair if Queensland routes are cut. NZ imports to Queensland in 1907 54000, 1908 46000, 1909 55000, four months this year 30000. Wellington notes Sir Joseph Ward says Canada service is likely and decision soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Chamber of Commerce
New Zealand
Vancouver
New South Wales
Queensland
Australia
Welington
Joseph Ward
New Zealand Times
Canada
Explosives in Farming Transforming Land Use Across America
The article describes explosive blasting as a growing farming practice to loosen deep soil, improve moisture retention, drain surplus water, and enhance root growth. It notes hard pan treatment, recommended charges, and the Du Pont company’s support in promoting this method for crops, orchards, and land rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
du Pont Company
West Point Admired as Model for Colonial Schools
Lord Kitchener during a colonial tour praised the United States Military Academy at West Point as a model for colonial schools or a central school in an Australian state. He lauded its discipline and the preparation it gives to officers, noting the school's influence on character and duty.
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Lord Kitchener
West Point
America
Jackson
River Hudson
New York State
Hae
New Zealand
Fae Children Hacking Cough at Night Prompts Care
Report notes children suffer persistent hacking coughs at night. Parents seek relief with peppermint core remedy. Local health shop advises caution and recommends consulting a clinician for persistent symptoms.
Arbitration Court fixes pay scales for Marine Stewards in Australia
Melbourne May 11 The Arbitration Court's award sets monthly pay for second stewards at 7 10, forecabin stewards and pantrymen 6 10, chief saloon steward 6, first grade stewards including waiters 4 10, and others 4 10. second grade stewards under seventeen to 5, thirty-one to 9, watchmen 7 on passenger ships and 10 on cargo vessels. The award runs five years and follows the men’s demands with tips and perquisites partly counted. Holiday and overtime payments are provided.
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Melbourne
Arbitration Court
Federal Marine Stewards and Pantrymen’s Association of Australasia
Arson Charge Drift in Wellington Supreme Court
In Wellington on May 11 the Supreme Court began hearing arson charges against Jose Paul Davis and Martin Halide over the Wanganui hotel fire. Both pleaded not guilty as Mr Wilford appeared for the defendants and Mr Myers prosecuted. The indictment includes counts of conspiracy and attempts to defraud insurers NZ£500 and NZ£600. Evidence for the Crown was presented before adjournment.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Jose Paul Davis
Martin Halide
Wanganui
Rutland
Victoria Avenue
Wilford
My Myers
New Zealand Insurance Company
Yorkshire Insurance Company
Myers
Reeves resigns as New Zealand financial adviser in London
Wellington May II Sir Joseph Ward said Mr W P Reeves ex High Commissioner and former Agent General for New Zealand has resigned as financial adviser to the Government in London. Reeves informed Parliament he would resign from March 31 though his contract allowed till end of June.
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Wellington
W. P. Reeves
New Zealand
London
Reeves
Joseph Ward
Myr Reeves
Wellington hotel employees seek hours and overtime rule changes
Representatives of Wellington hotel employers and staff met before Conciliation Commissioner P Hally to discuss demands on working hours and conditions, focusing on women and lower grade male attendants. The dispute centered on daily hours set at eleven and overtime pay, with mutual calls for clear procedure and timely proceedings. A special Cook and Waiters Union meeting was scheduled for Friday to ensure full employee representation at Saturday’s conference.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
P. Hally
Messrs J. Beveridge
I. M’parland
EK. J. Carey
Beveridge
Carey
Q Conciliation Council
Messrs M’parland
Cooks and Waiters’ Union
Loss of the Duco In Superior Court Evidence Ongoing
In Wellington today the Supreme Court heard Wellington Harbour Ferries Limited versus the Royal Exchange Company over a £500 policy claim on the steamer Duco. The defence contends seaworthiness failed due to deck cargo including coal timber and water tank, overloaded and unstable. Evidence remained incomplete at day’s end.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Justice Chapman
Wellington Harbour Ferries, Limited
Corporation of the Royal Exchange Company
Cg, Skerrett, K.C
KF. G. Dalziell
Doan's Ointment Promised to Cure Skin Ailments
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a universal cure for skin irritation piles eczema hives nettle rash and other conditions. A reader from Ashburton testifies to its soothing effects and recommends keeping it in every home. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 3s a pot with post free options from Foster Mackellan Company Sydney.
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Kerema
Dean
Mrs Good
Cox Street
Ashburton
Doan
Foster-MacClellan Company
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
Prevents Pneumonia and a New Motorcycle Order
The ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pneumonia prevention and promotes the F.N. motorcycle 23 h.p. with engine and two speed gear box. It notes large orders from Bennett and Wood Sydney agents, Ashburton and G E L Carson Cycle and Motor Works as agents, urging early orders in Tancred Street to avoid delays.
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F.N. Motors
F.N
Bennett and Wood
Sydney
N.S.W
G. EL. Carson Cycle and Motor Works
I.N. Motorcycles
Rakaia
Ranpitata
Rivers
Inventors lure fortune with simple, new ideas
A short advertisement touts the value of plain, original ideas and stresses securing a good agent. Baldwin and Raynard, patent agents in Christchurch, promote their "Progress" monthly journal as the Southern Hemisphere’s only invention publication.
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Messrs Baldwin and
Raynard
Gloucester Street
Christchurch
Progress
Advt
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Monte Video
Teneriffe
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Ted
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Teerea
Breener
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Ruarela
Ioutaka
Rakina
Torag
Ase
OHO
Wellingtoni
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Rio
Frifdlander Bros
Tenor
Attech
Wessel
Tons
Arpwatt
Pate
tAlso
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance
Islington
Turnip
Ington Potato & Mangel
Robinson
Nsurance “Department
Burp Ponic
Jones and Sons
Greenwich
the Reliable Jewellers
High Street
Blue
Ballantynes
Are
J. Ballantyne
the Drapers
Lipton
Abe
Buxton
Thom
Fred
Exotr Lyndaiurst
Tinwald and
JST
Burton Stores
Keen
Oxford
HENRY
Hereford Street
Deal House
Ays Joan Stanton
London Daily News
Barningham & Co., Ltd
George Street
Dunedin
Friedlander Bros. S
Baker Bros
Telephone
Cass Street
Wakanui Road
Cara and
Cameron Streets
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
J, Newman
Christghurgh
Colman
Rods Brgs. & Kirk, Ltd
Christchurch & Invercargill
Marine Stewards’ Award
H. C. Barrett
Jhe
East Street
McIntosh
Messrs
W. Strange and Co
Financial Adviser
MR Reeves
Duco
Chamberlain
S: Grares
Chapman & Davis
Burnett Street
Nelson
H. Andries & 69
Tancred Street
Next Building Society
Hunter
Pearl
Bordier
Federation
Victoria
National Mortgage and Agency Co. of
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West Street
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