Continental air power debate calms nerves over invasion fears
A World Today column argues British air defenses are strong against invasion. It cites a German critic mocking invasion fears and Colonel Wempler noting England’s advantage due to prevailing westerly winds and superior fleet and air capability. The piece urges calm as meteorological factors deter hostile airships and discourage panic.
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Tapeblatt
France
Germany
Wempler
England
Europe
British Isles
Atlantic
German Naval Writer Questions Invasion Feasibility
A German naval writer Captain Persius disputes Colonel Seely’s idea of a British invasion, arguing a landing is impossible without destroying the fleet. He praises British aviation progress, notes German uncertainty on airship use, and cites rigid airships as unsuitable for colonial needs but useful for home defence. Machine guns could be mounted on Zeppelins.
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Permus
Colonel Sealy
Germany
Gould -Évar
England
Oecure
Persius
Berlin
Seely
North Sea
Persing
Thoughts for the Day from Proverbial and Literary Voices
A collage of aphorisms and quotes from Moroccan, Japanese, Maori, and other sources. It presents reflections on human nature, virtue, identity, and love through brief lines and excerpts, including references to The White Shrine and The Woman Between.
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Villiers-Stuart
H.M.A
Zealand
Faith
Hope
Charity
Smiles for the Day and Quiet Conversations
A fragmented dialogue features a schoolmistress, a father, and others discussing daily worries and small ambitions. The overheard exchanges touch on love, engagement, and modest desires, with characters like Johnny, George, and Slithers contributing snippets about life and humor.
Tea Meeting Marks Bible School Anniversary
The Church of Christ held a tea meeting and concert to celebrate the Bible School anniversary. Mr J. M. Innes presided and the main speaker, Mr Ralph Gebbie, urged faith, vision and love as the way to “Play the Game” in life. The program featured an orchestra, choir, quartettes, vocal solos, mandolin pieces, a Shakespearean reading, and various student performances. A vote of thanks closed the event.
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Church of Christ Bible School
J. M. Innes
Ralph Gebbie
Christchterch
Bible School
Edward VII
Messrs Murray
Lane
Sutherfand
Gardner
Gebbie
BH. Willams
Readhead
Blackwood
H. Williams
Andrews
Williams
West Coast Pioneer Mrs Gus Schaef Dies in Greymouth
Obituary from Greymouth dated May 16 notes the death of Mrs Gus Schaef aged, with residence in the area since 18. The report records her as a West Coast pioneer.
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Greymouth
Gus Schaef
Grimean Veteran Thomas R Hackett Dies at 76
Wellington May 15. The death occurred today of Thomas Reynolds Hackett a Grimean and Maori wars veteran aged 76 He fought at Inkerman and Balaclava served in India and came to New Zealand in 1861 with the Sith Regiment He spent many years in the Telegraph Department and retired last March.
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Wellington
Thomas Reynolds Hackett
Inkerman
Balaclava
India
New Zealand
Sith
Telegraph Department
Rev H Keating rector of St Iona dies
Sydney obituary notes Rev H Keating rector of St Iona and Tus Colleges died yesterday.
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Sydney
H. Keating
St. Ionattus Colleges
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Winter Relief
An ad claims thousands suffer colds in winter and can build up lungs with Baxter's Lung Preserver. It promotes a course to protect against harsh weather, stating a bottle costs 10d at reputable stores or dispensaries.
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Baxter
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