Cambridge considers military efficiency as degree standard
A memorial to Cambridge University's Senate proposes a middle way between universal service and weak territorial forces. The plan would allow undergraduates to earn degrees by meeting an efficiency standard, potentially creating about 500 qualified officers for Cambridge in three years, with exceptions for foreigners and older non-physically capable men. The proposal links national defence with education, suggesting degrees carry residence and disciplinary obligations.
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Cabies
England
Cambridge University
Oficers
Cambridge
Referendum by National Service vote urged in UK press
The Spectator argues for using a referendum to decide National Service. It suggests adapting existing electoral machinery for a Yes or No ballot. It asserts English voters can understand and cast a referendum vote if a simple bill is presented and an election is held with two options.
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United Kingdom
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Swithant
Thoughts for the Day on effort and opportunity
A moral urging for business folk to use their abilities and seek opportunities. It cites Robert Louis Stevenson and an Italian proverb, urging a proactive attitude, resilience, and gratitude for health and strength as the path to success.
Smiles for the Day and a Daring Rhine Tale
A club guest boasts about a Continental holiday up the Rhine with two guides and alpine gear. In a school entertainment, a pupil defies a taunt about borrowing, while a jury faces a verdict delay. Sherlock Holmes detects clues in a kitchen heist as a detective cites scorched traces.
Masonic Grand Lodge of New Zealand Opens Annual Meeting
May 14 in Auckland the Masonic Grand Lodge opened at Town Hall with Maurice Thompson as Grand Master. Financial reports show funds totaling 38080, annuities 28 paid at 685 yearly, benevolence grants 329, six new Lodges bringing total to 195, and an agreement with the Grand Lodge of Scotland on recognition terms.
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Auckland
Masonic Grand Lodge of
New Zealand
Maurice Thompson
Dominion
A.M
Board of Management
W. and C. and A.M. Fund
Board of Benevolence
Board of General Purposes
Grand Lodge
Scdtland
Christchurch
Canterbury
I. A. Bernstein
A. Mach
Fyfe
A. Cookson
T. W. Lee
J. C. Watton
Campbell
H. D. Bettger
GR. Allen
Thompson
Solar Observatory fund pledge sparks plans in Wellington
Miss Proctor arrives from Nelson and reports that Mr Oawthorn will donate 15000 pounds for a solar observatory. The gift would cover establishment and staff. A site is to be chosen by an English expert with Nelson offering potential locations and assurances of consideration.
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Wellington
Proctor
Nelson
Post
Oawthorn
Itaelt
England
Misa Procter
Cure Says Local Patient With Liver Trouble Using Tablets
A resident from Turnville reports three months of acute liver trouble improved rapidly after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. He credits these tablets as the only medicine that relieved and cured him quickly, sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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W. H.capon
Turnville
Torii N.G.W
T. McDermott
McDermott and Son
Two New Zealand deaths reported in casual notices
ACCIDENTS & DWATHS. AUGKLAND May 14 Richard Alfred Montl aged sixty died suddenly in a cottage in Elliott Street this morning. He had lived in the cottage with another man and had complained of feeling unwell but refused to see a doctor. His companion on awakening found Montl dead. He was a native of Birkenhead Liverpool and had been thirty years in New Zealand. HASTINGS May 14 Mr T Batchelor married aged fifty five a gardener at Ghig Station committed death by own action yesterday by cutting his throat. The deceased told the manager of the station that he was going to leave and asked for a cheque. The manager later found Batchelor dead with a razor in his hand. The deceased had been drinking.
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Ghig Station
Batchelor
Draxted's Lung Preserver Credited Against Winter Ailments
Citizens urged to strengthen lungs with Draxted's Lung Preserver to fight perpetual colds this winter. The ad promises better resilience and less susceptibility to harsh weather. A bottle costs 10d at reputable stores.
TABLE KNIVES AND DESSERT KNIVES PRICE LIST
An old newspaper price list shows TABLE KNIVES and DESSERT KNIVES with unit pricing such as 12s 12s and 15s 17s 6d per dozen, indicating a sale or catalog entry for tableware in various silverware sizes and finishes.
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