Estate and General Commission Agent List for North Island Farms
Foroid 8 Curr 3 geroin BE Curtis LAND estate and general commission agent offers farm listings in the North Island from 70 acres to 9700 acres. Includes good farms in the Geraldine district and rentals in town and suburbs. Also collects accounts for clients and represents several insurance and goods firms in Christchurch and London markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foroid
Curtis Land, Estate and General Commission Agent
North Island
Dalyea
Geraldine
Bryan takes over Coniortionery and Dining Room business
Mes Bryan announces she has taken over the confectionery and dining room business recently operated by Mrs Hughes. Her dinners and specialties plus summer drinks are always in stock. Address Burnet street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Burnete Street
Hairs on the Face by Embley Burnet Depositors
Hair removing treatment advertised by Mrs Hemsley Burnet offers removal from the face neck and arms without injury to delicate skin. Price 4s 6d. Available from Bonnington Chemist or Mrs Hemsley Burnet at 46 George Street Dunedin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Emsley Burnet
Price
Bonnington
Asuburion
Hemsley Burnet
Efsir
George St
Dunedin
Irish Linen Goods Case Opens After Weaving Damage
JFITCHELL and Parner have opened a case of Irish linen goods slightly damaged in weaving. Visit to pick items while the ascertainment lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jfitchell
Parner
Ashburton Council Discusses Bridge, Rail, and Empire Day
Ashburton Borough Council meets with the mayor and nine councillors present. A new councillor Dr Burgess is welcomed as the council debates bridge maintenance, rail timing to Christchurch, a temporary loan, road formation, Empire Day plans, and no license fees for a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Baronet
Ir H. Davis
JF. Daryison
T. F. Gibbson
A Ore
AL. F. Burgess
W. G. Tullien
D. Wood
G. W. Nicoll
P. Stewart
R. Clark
Dr Burgess
Burgess
Charitable Aid Board
Hugo Vriedlander
Municipal Corporations Act
Hampstead
Hugo Friedlander
W. Wills
Maarson
Stewart
Davison
Works Committee
J. W. McGregor
Orr
Gibson
Nicoll
Borough Works Committee considers high pressure water scheme
The Works Committee adopts Crawford's plan for the high pressure water supply project and approves Crawford’s terms, with a 5 percent fee on the west, not to exceed the estimated amount. The committee also defers James Sandoe’s concrete channelling, revises nuisance inspector duties, and arranges street metalling with local stone-crusher hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewford
Nicall
Crawford
Mir Jas. Sandoe
Stewart
Kite
de Stewart
Nicoll
Totty
Mr Totty
Dr Stewart
Hillier
Cr Stewart
Sam
Gr Orr
Cr Orr
Burgess
Friedlander
Gibson
Davison
Christchurch
G. James
BE. J. Cox
W. R. Shattock
HW. Stephenson
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-oparative Association
G. Smith
H. A. Flowers
R. Nealon
J. &. Nicolls
Ashburton Fire Brigade
Leslie Kidd
Hyland
Alex. Shaw
Alex. Spring
Domain Board Hears Onward Drive and Pavilion Finances
Mr Davis chaired the Domain Board meeting where the curator announced the new drive was complete except for gates and work on walks had begun. Dr Hillier urged a committee to explore ways to make the Domain pay, while the Mayor noted pavilion takings were often low and supporters funded it through public contributions. Dr Gibson observed spectators linger at the touch-line but stressed the pavilion’s value for monitoring games, closing the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Hillier
Gibson
Cemetery Board Minutes Note Small Balance Report
Cemetery board minutes show Mr Davis presiding at the meeting. Thebank balance stood at 393 pounds 5 shillings with receipts since the last meeting totaling 6 pounds 15 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Three Men Arrested in Christ Church Robberies
Police arrested James Keegan Joseph Evans and Frank Brennan alias Bolton at Sumner after Sunday morning highway robberies in Christ Church. Detectives Ward Connell and Constable Hampton recovered revolvers masks a ring and clothing. remand sought for further charges as victims struggled to recall features and the suspects’ records are checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curibtehurch
Suday
Sumner
Ward
Louistable Huplon
Hampton
Central
North Island
Vichey
Connell
Woolston
James Keegan
Joseph Evans
Frank Brennan
Bolton
Auckland
Wellington
Sumter
British footballers received warmly in Wellington reception
A large crowd gathered at Wellington Town Hall for the official welcome to British footballers visiting New Zealand. Mayor T. W. Bislop and Sir Joseph Ward praised the tour for strengthening ties, promising cordial reception and fair play across matches. Captain Harding recalled past tours and expressed confidence in the team’s performance and the sport’s growth in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
T. W. Bislop
Dominion
Fla
Joseph Ward
Ow Zealand
New
England
Uve
Bendit
Harding
Bedill-Linwright
Bedill- Sivwright
Athletic Park
Farm Labourers Dispute Sits After Hours of Testimony
The Conciliation Board in Christchurch resumed hearings on the farm labourers dispute. Thorn argued wages were inadequate for services, citing long hours from dawn to dark and unpaid tasks like booting machinery. He defended union witnesses and urged a clear preference clause to protect unionists, while noting farmers’ resistance and inconsistent keep costs for board and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conciliation Board
Christchurch
Thorn
Evans
Canterbury
Jones
Dunn
Timaru
J. Davey
Road Board
Mr Evans
Messrs Hay and Acland
Theeston
Southbridges
Seimerville
Mr Thorn
Weelk
Mr Jones
Sheat
Mer Thorn
Linitina
BR. Evans
Maori Rugby Team Sails From New Zealand for Australia
The New Zealand Maori football team, first Maor or half-caste Maori representative squad, will depart for Australia this month. Organised by Opne Asher and T J O Farrell the side includes players from Tauranga Tepuke Maketu Matata Rotorua Auckland Northern Wairoa Hamilton Taumarunui Manawatu Taranaki Hawke s Bay and ex players from St Johns St Stephens and Te Aute Colleges. They will tour New South Wales and Queensland in a fifteen a side match setup with forwards averaging 1d 4st and backs about 12st 7lb. Many of them are interprovincial players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauranga
New Zealand
Australia
Opne Asher
T. J. O'Farrell
Sydney
Tepuke
Maketu
Matata
Rotorua
Auckland
Wairoa
Hamilton
Pioneering football tour reaches Tauranga for twelve weeks
Noted for prowess on the football field, a touring team arrives in Tauranga for twelve weeks of exhibition games. The squad, led by a medallist and champion performer, includes Maori guides assisting with equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauranga
Hahad
Rives
Haku
Roterna
Wage Debate Highlights Fair Pay for Harvest Labor
The proceedings address weekly food costs for a family, wages for day labourers and harvesters, and the union’s demand for 1s to 1s 8d hourly rates, with critics noting existing earnings barely cover essentials. Debate covers contract work, bonuses, and married couples’ pay, ending with a Board adjournment to resume at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy
Wiuesses
Avereage
Binnie
Hay
Thorn
Jones
Imperial bureau to map sleeping sickness formed in London
The Imperial Government sets up a Burlington House bureau with a paid director and an honorary committee chaired by Sir West Ridgway to collate and publish information and a map on sleeping sickness, with the Royal Society aiding and the London Government funding a quarter of the costs. The Inner Temple disbars Thomas Southest, connected by marriage to the Marquis of Townshend. In New York, Roosevelt favors a commission but authorities defer to committees to revise customs laws, delaying action to the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Imperial
Burlington ‘House
West Ridgway
Royal Society
Marquis OF Townshend
Inner Temple
Thomas Southerst
New York
Roosevelt
Planel
Braybrook Disaster Inquest Hears Signal Confusion Details
Melbourne May 18 Inquest into Braybrook collision hears Ballarat train guard tried to warn Bendigo train with lamp but too late. Braybrook stationmaster Kennall admits error in signaling and entry in book. Witness reports sparks from Bendigo brakes as train neared home signal. 30 yards extra would have prevented crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Braybrook
Ballarat
Bendigo
Kennall
Sydenham
Hawke's Bay and Bay of Plenty Farm Listings
11274 acres of sheep and cattle country with homestead and buildings offered at 3 per acre stock at valuation. Wangants 4569 acres suitable for 2 sheep per acre year round with two homesteads priced £41000 terms. Bay of Plenty 7651 acres good sheep and cattle country with homestead priced £27500 terms. Devereux King Co. Ltd Christchurch. Ladies' garments and children's boots and shoes newly arrived from manufacturers with children's sandals highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawke's Bay
Wangants
Bay OF Plenty
Pries
Ildren
Zam-Buk Balm Praised In Christchurch Letter
A Christchurch reader extols Zam-Buk Balm as a rapid healer for a foot wound knee sore and facial sores. The letter claims quick relief, safe effects, and recommends Zam-Buk for cuts burns sores abscesses and skin diseases. The price is 6d per pot or 1s 6d for the large family size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Princey Street
Christchurch
N.Z
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Cremol
R. Totty, Chemist
Burnet Struet
Ashburton
Grainhead & CO
Adies’ and Gentlemen's
ORS and Mercers
East Street
Gure
Gor
H. E. Bsrrington
Ashberton
Gamesron
Insurance Company of
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Quibell
Naling and Co., Ltd
Fitter and Sons
Central Market
Allenton
Throomines Garden
N.W. Belt
Farris
Harold £. Curtis
Mes Bryan
Gate
Finance
County Council
Messry Stitt
Dickie and
Lambie
Connel
Clark
Gibgon
T. Ronayne
New Zealand Railways
Baziksila
Cy Wood
Bankside
Messrs Craddock and Co
Black
Domain Board
Rg Press Association
For Press Association
Per Press Association
Braybroogk
A. BH. Field
Staddard Fire and Marine 1 F
Insurance Company, Lig
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
Cres
A. H. Field
R. Alcorn
Breiness
Marine
Fidelity Guarantés
A. H. Wield
Goal Merchant
West Street
A. Manning
Manacer
Land and Machine
John Orr & Co
FY. Elliott
Aalivurton
Zud
Pace
A. H. Pirld
D. Thomas
Bushanan
Burneys Strat
Llewellyn Owen
Feacher
Acaer
Methven District
Timber and Coal Merchants
Methven
Bermain
Aatermain Colliery
LTM
Thos. Brown
Hereford Street
Christo
Devereux, King & Co., Ltd
Lichfield Street
T. Young, Tlster Boot Stores
QO ™ & CO Lid
Parties
and Baels
Thomson and Co
Thomson & C C
Kaye and Carter
Arcade
Leasby
Losaby
Loasby's
Wahoo
Coalbrookdale
COAL
Lane
Chemists & Stores
Lily
London Bridge
Prizce
Abbey
T. Bullock
Tinwald
Hiarland “Street
Bullock
William
Beachmank Hamps
H. Matson and CO
HL. Matson & Co
Addington
Matson’s
Om Ashberton Bank
H. Meateon and
Arpenter
Creame
Payy
Agricul
Ofree
Luck and ‘Stockwell
United Service Hotel
Thomas
Hancox
Robert Bell
Hig Printing Office
Burnett Brrest
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