Genesis of Amy Bock from Sale Gippsland Victoria
The life of Amy Bock began in Sale Gippsland Victoria forty nine years ago. Schoolmate J Bryant recalls she was clever and popular with a reserved nature among girls and fondness for male friends. She grew into an accomplished pianist and horsewoman winning prizes, later assisting her father in charity entertainments and gaining local fame for dramatic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Bock
Sale
Gippsland
Victoria
J. Bryant
Amy
Anyi
Pliyk
Mothe
Macbeth
Mount Peel Road Board a Year of Expenditure and Rates
At the annual Mount Peel Road Board meeting presided by Mr G. J. Denniston, officials reported a credit balance of £1782 after year end work, with heavy required expenditure on Mount Michael Valley and Mid Valley roads. A rate of eleven sixteenths of a penny would be needed for the coming year to cover costs. The Land Account stood at £48 125, with district expenditures listed for Raincliff Clayton and Pearl Forest. The board approved pest control measures including poisoned wheat with wider farmer access, and thanked Mr McFarlane and others for their service while wishing good health.
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Moun Peel Road Board
G. J. Denniston
Allandale
Mount Michael
Mid- Valley
Hughly
Raincliff-Clayton
Peal Forest
McFarlane
Messrs
D. Sheehan
I. Coolinty
Themg
Cleuis
Ibital
Charitable Aid Board
Harbour Board
Hawdon
Vawdon
Aincfarlane
Macfarlane
Board Meeting Notes on Tenders and Local Road Works
At an ordinary meeting four members attended led by chairman R J Dennistoun. Tenders for a light traffic bridge over Sherwood Downs creek were to be called at once despite illness of Mr Macfarlane. Gates and fences on the cross road were criticized and notices set for Meyers W Dixon and Ki Kelman to repair. Mount Peel road to be metal with tussocks chipped where needed. The chairman lamented Mr Mawdon’s retirement and thanked the board for support. Thew seconded the sentiment.
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R. J. Dennistoun
Thew
Hawdon
Dixon
J. Hamilton
Sherwood Downs Creek
Macfarlane
Herbert
Raincliff
Cross Road
Cures by Suggestion Reported in London Lecture
A London Psycho-Therapeutic Society talk by Dr A D Deane described successful cases of cure by suggestion. A girl with exophthalmic goitre improved after nightly self encouragement and shared mental power. A depressed man learned to sleep through internal dialogue with a stronger inner power. A distressed mother’s baby revived after the doctor touched the child’s wrists and coaxed a gasp, restoring breath.
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London
Psycho-Therapeutic Society
A. D. Dean
Deane
Persistent cough after influenza prompts Chamblas Cough Remedy
Many persons suffer a lingering cough after influenza and Chambras Cough Remedy claims to quickly cure it. The ad notes the remedy is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Timaru Advantage in Harbour Charges For Ashburton Exports
Comparison by Mr Laurenson shows Lyttelton cheaper on some items while Timaru saves on others after excluding shipowners’ tare. Ashburton producers gain most from Timaru on coal cement timber and iron, with wool and meat favoring Timaru less. overall benefits lean Timaru when harbour charges are borne by shipowners.
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Lawrenson
Lyttelton
Timaru
Timari
Titharis
Timarn
New Zealand
Juah
Bardsley
Timaru Harbour Board
Éaal
Laurenson
Tha
Ashburton
Timara
Ashbir
Newcastle
Faraers
The Pleasures of Life in Lord Avebury's View
Lord Avebury argues that life blends pleasure and pain like an April day. Happiness comes from focusing on blessings, not troubles, and perseverance is essential to success. He warns against chasing luxuries and sacrificing life for money, emphasizing work wisely used.
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Lord Avebury
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Advert
An early 1900s advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a kidney remedy. It cites a Christchurch woman Mrs Howarde praising relief from backache and kidney symptoms after using the product and mentions ordering by mail from Foster-McClelin Co. in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Christchurch
Howarde
Manchester Street
Foster-McClelin Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
New Zealand's Dreadnought Offer Aimed at Hoteland Navy
The London Daily Telegraph estimates the first cost of a Dreadnought at about 21 750 000 with guns. A colonial vessel could be funded by a loan repayable over 20 years at 3 percent, giving annual payments around 125 000. A ten year payoff would raise annual payments to about 215 000, keeping the ship as a naval asset for two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Néil Zealand
Hotieland
London Daily Telegraph
England
Local Bodies Loans Debate at Timart Borough Council
A Monday night meeting of Timart Borough Council debated rescinding a loan package totaling 33 000 pounds. The motion to cancel the loans failed with four for and nine against. The Mayor noted a 1908 amendment proposal to use sinking fund contributions instead of advancing money, potentially securing more favorable loan terms.
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Timart
Timaru
Counsil
Breach of Promise Case Heard in Melbourne County Court
A breach of promise action heard on 27 April before Judge Box. Nellie Brown of Carlton sued William Henry Byham of Warrnambool for £500. The defence denied any engagement or breach. Witnesses described a casual engagement with gifts and letters. judge quipped about “canoodling” and privileges of engagement. Verdict for plaintiff with £50 damages.
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Melbourne
Pail
Warrnainhgol
Wassey
Weasley
Mr Wasley
New Zealand Tailor Promises Big Saves on Suits
George Davies offers made to measure suits at lower prices with no credit or bad debts. Garments cut by top cutters, produced on modern lines, aim to undercut traditional tailors by offering quality at about £2 to £3 and up to 15 shillings, with locations including Wellington and several cities.
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George Davies
the Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Dunedin
Invercargill
Palmerston North
Timaru
Wanganui
Pain Palm Promoted as Rheumatism Remedy
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Palm relieves rheumatic pain after a single application and can permanently cure. It markets Pain Balm as an external remedy sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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Chamberlain
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Ping
NEW Zealand Shipping “Company
Turakina
Tongariro
Gail
Lyttelton Ie
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion Coq., Limited
Royal Mail
Los Don
Monte, Video
Tower ‘Wer
Plymouth
Aueal
Frow
Pete
Wellingt
Rio de
Ah Nicole
BROS
Hedipremier and Wealthie Sese
Colonial Company
Nicoll Bros
Aslington Fertiisers
Islington
Aslington
Islington Potato & ‘Mangel
Baye and Carter
ACADE
Government
Surang
Fagt No
Me Department
Slessen
Alon
Sterling
Post
Ballantyne
East Street
Burnett Street
Hine Hewey
Hereford Street
Pam
Ilet
Colman
Baker Bros
Undertakers
Telahony
Newman
Mount Peel
Boot Importer
Tancred St
A. & Fr. Terris
T Tancred Street
Sur
Adams and King
Shburton
Building Society
Loasey
Gough Gare
Jian Chemists & Boles
H. F. Stevens
Leashy
Colombo
Steel
West and
Havelock Streets
Hessrs
Friedlander Bros
Wise Farm
National Mortgage & Agency Camopany of New Zealand, Limited
West Street
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