New Zealand Premier Seeks Parliament's Authority on Naval Conference
Sir Joseph Ward says date of the Imperial Naval Conference in London is not fixed. He cannot commit to attending without Parliament's approval and proper timing, noting the priority of New Zealand's current parliamentary session and responsibility to the country. He prefers October or November if possible.
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Wellington
New Zealand Times
Joseph Ward
London
New Zealand
Joseph
England
Minister of Railways Seeks Harbour Cost Report at Ross
The Hon. J. A. Millay and party visited Hokitika and Ross to discuss harbour construction projected at £33,000 with Government engineers. Settlers would face a special rate to cover interest. Deputations supported the plan, and the minister promised a further cost report. He also reviewed the Ross Gold fields electrical works before returning to Hokitika.
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Ross Goldfields, Ltd
Hokitika
Greymouth
Ashburton Club Names Senior Team For Methven Match
Ashburton Football Club announces its senior side for Thursday against Methven with players including Anderson O Grady Watson Page Howison Thomas Digby Rattray Collins McKenzie Tuily Smith Clifford Whitehouse Marcan and others. A selection panel will pick Ashburton county’s Canterbury match side for May 24 from a list featuring Burrows Page Thomas McKenzie Hibbs Dansey Purcell Welch Denniston Patterson Daily Rattray Fo tock Gee Smythe Begerly Stur ness Shelfock O Grady Rouse Cromic.
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Ashburton
Methven
W. Anderson
O’grady
H. Watson
W. Page
G. Howison
8. Thomas
Q. Digby
T. Rattray
W. Collins
Gao. McKenzie
W. McKenzie
M. Tuily
Smith
J. Clifford
Anderson
Whitehouse
W. Marcan
Canterbury
W. Burrows
Thomas
Hibbs
Dansey
Purcell
G. McKenzie
T. Welch
Denniston
BR. Patterson M. Daily
Ashburton Rugby Union approves transfers and refs
Ashburton County Rugby Union held its weekly meeting last evening with W G Roberts chairing. A transfer was granted W Fitzgerald from Southern Cross to Methven, and Ashburton FC may field Geo McKenzie and W McKenzie against Methven. L Childs was refused transfer. Referees for Empire Day matches were named: F Robilliard to referee the Canterbury test, Pritchard for Ashburton v Cross third grade, Cassells for Ashburton v Methven, and Wood for Ashburton v Serpu rn.
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Rugby Union
W. G. Roberts
E. Whitelouse
W. McKenzie
Methven
L. Childs
Childs
Cross
F. B. Robilliard
Canterbury
Pritchard
Ashburton
Cassells
Southern Cross
Springburn
Mount Somers
Serppburn
EB. . Wood
Destructive Fire Destroys Homes in Oriental Bay
A major blaze in Oriental Bay destroyed three houses and damaged several others. Two firefighters and a bystander were injured. A six year old boy was run over by a fire engine and suffered a fractured thigh. Insurance details for Pownall O'Brien and Salter properties are listed.
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Wellington
Oriental Bay
A. B. Pownall
Yorkshire Insurance Company
Kate O'Brien
McLean
Henry Salter
Captain O'Neill
Povwnall
State
Yorkshire
O' Berien
Hetree
Salter
Influenza Cure Ad Promises Immediate Relief
An old advertisement endorses Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza with the claim it never fails. The note cites a price of 6d and 2s Ga, reflecting regional charges.
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Wood
Ashburton Borough Council approves asphalting test and labour talks
Ashburton Borough Council held a meeting with the Mayor present. Debits and revenues were reported, and approval given to an asphalt test on two chains of the Ashburton traffic bridge. The council discussed labour agreement terms and a departmental request to fund hospital maintenance and a fire brigade telephone connection.
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Ashburton Tratno Bridge
Connell
Ashburton
Cle Stewart
Borough council approves street asphalting plan and licenses
The council carried a motion moved by Cy Micoll to task the foreman of works with preparing a detailed list of borough streets needing asphalting and paving, including chains and estimated costs per street. Licenses were granted for Driver David Young and milk seller Vincent. Payments totaling £5 5s 5d were approved.
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Cy Micoll
Burgess
David Young
Vincent
Domain Board approves Empire Day use and asks for equipment
The Domain Board approved the Empire Day Demonstration Committee's request to hold a patriotic event on Empire Day. The clerk was told to import instruments for the Domain meteorological station from England. The Curator was tasked to identify the disease harming ornamental trees and seek preventive measures, with Mr Kirk the government biologist to be notified during his Ashburton visit in June.
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Macire
England
Domain
New Zealand
Gibson
Mr Kirk
Ashburton
Hampstead Town Board Considers Footpath Funding
The chairman reported a credit balance of £0 5s 7d and revenue of £6 7s 6d since last meeting. A letter from the County Council, with its solicitor, said no legal donation for asphalt of the Hast Street cemetery footpath could be granted. The board notes unfair statements at Hampstead ratepayers meeting and supports seeking the solicitor’s opinion. motion to notify the County Council and be ready to revisit the issue passed. An account of £1 18s 8d was approved before adjournment.
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Padlock
Boyle
Christchurch
Wakanui
Wakanui and Board
Stewart
Cy Nicoll
County Council
Hast Street
Hampstead
Davison
Hampstead Town Board
Mir Stewart
Sunday Regattas Spark Question From New Zealand Rowing
New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association in Wellington reports it did not know some Sunday races occurred at Queenstown. Council of Churches complaint led to a pledge that no Sunday regattas will be approved. The body plans to enter a New Zealand crew at the Tasmanian carnival in March.
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Wellington
New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association
Council of Churches
Queenstown
New Zealand
Zam-Buk credited for curing long-standing facial skin troubles
Nurse Crouch of 387 Alexander Street, Victoria reports 13 years of disfiguring pimples and blotches vanishing after Zam-Buk treatment. She endorses the balm for eczema psoriasis scrofula and other skin conditions and cites its affordability at 1s 6d and 8s 6d per pot in chemists and stores.
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Crouch
Alexander Street
Ovtserray, Vic
Zam-Buk
Ballarat Hospital
Taras
Zan- Buk
Wright brothers reveal steps to flying machines progress
In a London interview last month Wilbur Wright recounts the path from paper gliders to a full size craft. Trials in North Carolina ended with a crash, but subsequent tests taught balance and control for flight. They adapted an automobile motor to achieve power with lighter weight and crafted a two seat aeroplane, deeming airships impractical for now.
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Wilbur Wright
London
North Carolina
Wrights
The Wayfarer Falls Into Park Pond and Feels Cold
A long road led a wayfarer into a dark park where he fell into a pond. He was soaked and chilled, nearly dying of a lake he swallowed. Woods' Peppermint Cure was recommended to ward off the illness.
Ashburton Water Scheme Loan Controversy Refuels Council
At a council meeting in Ashburton questions arose over a high pressure water supply project. Solicitors for Mrs Crawford seek £379 commission from a £14,900 tender after architect James Crawford’s death. The Premier’s reply to loan plans drew sharp critique and the council pressed to raise funds by broker aid or other sources.
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Athburton Borough
Sister and Sons
Chistes Realy
James Crawford
Mary ‘Crawford
Sumner
Crawford
Ashburton
Messrs Slater and Son
de Nicoll
Premice
Joseph Ward
Nicoll
Sir Joseph Ward
Australia
Chambers of Commerce
Wellington
Burgess
Rangiora
Gibson
Davison
Couneil
Union Bank
Telegraph Market Report. Wheat prices and world shipments
A London cable to Dalgety and Company notes Australian wheat sold at 48s and 48s 6d per quarter. UK wheat and flour total 3 055 000 quarters. Continent 1 845 600 quarters. Atlantic shipments 80 000 quarters. Europe week shipments total 55 000 quarters, with 165 000 quarters from Argentina. Leather and basil prices show mixed changes. hides unchanged.
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London
Messrs Dalgety and Company
New Zealand
Dr Fellows Pile Cones Offer Permanent Cure Without Surgery
Piles can be permanently cured by Dr Fellows de Cones method, avoiding knives or injections. Used 18 years by Dr Fellows in private practice, it promises quick relief and lasting results. Also promotes Dr Fellows Anti-Constipation Tablets to relieve and cure constipation.
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Fellows’ de Cones
Fellowg
Fellows
Farm and land sales in Canterbury from Devereux King firm
Devereux King & Co advertises parcels in North Canterbury and Mordl Canterbury with acres from 2000 to 9000 and homesteads at prices per acre from £4 10s to £14 10s. A 137 Lichfield Street Christchurch address and Papanui Stores sale mention complete the listing. Owner retirement noted for some properties. Bank finance implied. Going concern turnover advertised for Papanui Stores.
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Wilson’s
Dominion
P.O
Chanticleer
Christchurch
Ole Christchurch
A. and P. Pood Co
Southland Frozen’ Meat Co
North Canterbury
Mordl Canterbury
Bank
Canterbury
Papanui Stores
Oply
Devereux, King and Co., Ltd
F. H. Cheat & Co
Tancred Street
Ashburton
Lane's Emulsion praised as a tonic and strength builder
An advertisement extols Lane's Emulsion as a health restoring tonic for women and general weakness. It claims improved digestion, stronger nerves, better sleep, and overall vitality after doctor recommended it. It notes two sizes 4/6 and 2/6 with a larger economy size available.
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Lane
Reean
Approved Second Mortgages and Low Rates in Timaru
Perry, Perry and Kinne rney solicitors in Timaru Geraldine and Temuka announce approved freehold and second mortgages with interest at the lowest current rates. Principal repayable by instalments if desired.
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Perry, Perry & Kinnerney
Timaru
Geraldine and
Temuka
Butchery Price List At J. E. Thomas's Ashburton
Ewe Motton sides and fore quarters priced from 2d to 8d per cut with loin and breast notes. wether motton items list hindquarters fore quarters legs shoulders and breast. beef cuts include rib back roast rump steak gravy and belling beef with sausages and corn round prices. ale and cash in ashburton sale at J E Thomas's butchery Wills Street Ashburton.
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Wether
Tor Cash
J. E. Thomas’s
Wills Street
Ashburton
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the Rive
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Waimate
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Iddl
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Barningham & Co., Ltd
George ST
Dunedin
Kern
Jones and Sons
High Street
Mancefs
Per
Buxton
Berr
Shearman Bros
Ashburton Drug Company Limited
Rhodes
Thomas Young's Tea Boot Shop
Hall and Tuaspact
E. J. Ayre
Indmudl
Burnett Street
Wewest
R. Totty, Coenist
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Bonnincgtor
Imperial Naval and Military Conference
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Ashburton County Rugby Union
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Tancred Streets
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Moneger
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Q. W. Hillier
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Peard
Lambie
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Fire Brigade
J. 18 Logan
Logan
Department of Labour
G. H. Lightfoot
Fast Street
Pblie Health Act
Cemetery Board
NEW Zealand Rowing Association
Wright Flying Machines
Commercial
Dr. Fellows
A.M. Loasby
Colombo Street
FY. P. Stevens
Christelurel
Percy
Devereux, King & CO
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Lichfield Street
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N.Z
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Morey
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Ashburtonermanent Buildings and Investment Society
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A. Mus, Lom
A. Mus
Amudgniies
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W. J
McDowell
Beath
Sample &Soms
Thomson
Australasia
The
Word
Bulletin
Scientific American
Stalione and Newsagent
HI Choat
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Baba
Canterbury and
Tage
Meat and Produce ‘Coy., Ltd
Walter
Pickles
European
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Sopartunes
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Ashburtar
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Aftice
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Mayfield
Agen
United Kingde
Europe
Jinetan
R. D, Dansey
Thomas Hannox
Robert Bei
Burnett
Bbeoan Agbhorten
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