Multiple Local Drownings and Inquest Reports Across Regions
A series of incidents details drownings at Inverlock and Huntly, with five year old Georges Horwood and John Day among the deceased. An Invercargill inquest into Day's death finds melancholia and a self-inflicted wound as the cause, leaving a widow and seven dependents.
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Auctiono
George Horwood
Huntly
John Cally
Ani Seth
Kelly
Invercargill
John Francis Day
Waikaka
Efo
Ashburton Council weighs electric concession and gasworks purchase
The Ashburton Borough Council's Bos vial Committee recommends postponing a five year electric lighting concession to Craddock Sims and Co while a ratepayer poll decides on purchasing the Gasworks. They propose a purchase price not exceeding £13,800 plus prior company expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Borough
Bosvial Committee
Messry Craddock, Sims and Co
Messrs Craddock, Sims and Co
M Ehaae
Ashburton
Friedlander
Gass Company
Stewart
Courtis
T Am
Gas Company
Davison
Reciprocal Treaty Talks Delay Australian Canadian Accord
London reports no progress in the Australian Canadian reciprocal treaty due to the absence of Hon W Fielding. Sir William Ligne favors addressing tariff legislation before negotiation. A Chamber of Commerce deputation said a large Australasian section would push 200 members to visit Australia in 1909, possibly including Canada and South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. &. Fielding
William Ligne
Chamber of Commerce
Deakin
Austalia
Canada
South Africa
Emigration Bodies Discuss Cooperative Action in Australia
A deputation representing Sir Clem ent Kinloch Cooke's Central Emigration Board and other emigration agencies met Mr Deakin to study cooperative action. Deakin proposed the Board take responsibility for arrivals while the Commonwealth Government would advertise and aid. Colonial speakers urged Australians in London to back emigration, and a central migration Board was favored to coordinate agents general and agencies.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Lenpen
Clement Kinloch Cooke
Central Emigration Board
Agenta General
Lord Ranfurly
Central Migration Board
Fines for breaches of award set by Arbitration Court
Wellington May 20 The Arbitration Court fined several breachers of the award. Hartshorn hotel keeper faced penalties for overtime and non unionist employment among others with fines of £1 and £2 plus costs. Jones restaurant keeper paid £2 6s for overtime non unionist and over hours. Gilmer head waiter head holiday fined £2. Searle, Mrs Muncaster and O Sh ea fined £1 and £4 respectively with costs.Wilson hotelkeeper fined £2 for half holiday.
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Por Press Association
Wellington
Arbitration Court
P. Hartshorn
J. Jones
Samus Gilmer
Jr. J. Searle
Muncaster
O’shea
FE. Wilson
Governor’s Suited Tour to Lake Waikaremoana
Wairoa reports the Governor arrived Saturday and departed for Cishorne yesterday. He plans another visit to Lake Waikaremoana in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wairoa
Cishorne
Lake Waikaremoana
Young Boy Guilty for Improper Incident Receives Probation
Albert Burridge, a boy, was found guilty of an improper incident on a girl and admitted to two years of probation. The girl urged punishment but recommended probation, saying a gaol sentence would ruin his life prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Albert Burridge
Compensation for Land in Dunedin Court Case
The Compensation Court awarded £1580 to Hdlmond Connors in his claim against the Dunedin Corporation for land taken for street widening, after he sought £2700. The decision was issued on May 20 in Dunedin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Hdlmond Connors
Dunedin Corporation
Connors
Always Ailing and the Bile Beans Remedy
A reader notices a large number of people who feel perpetually unwell though not truly sick. The article promotes Bile Beans as a cure for low tone, fatigue, headaches, and mood, claiming herbal extracts restore energy and buoyant spirits for adults and children alike. It contrasts with Rheumo products, asserting rheumatic pains are addressed by different remedies.
Wellington Teachers Institute rejects current appointment methods
The Wellington branch passes a resolution condemning present teacher appointment and promotion practices as unsatisfactory. The meeting reviews the conference committee report but adjourns for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Teachers’ Institute
Sheepowners Seek Right to Handle Bills of Lading
Sheepowners in Blenheim form a committee to press Christchurch Meat Company to allow them to handle their own bills of lading for frozen mutton and lamb. A deputation will meet directors this week, with further steps planned if refused. Local dissatisfaction grows over treatment costs versus Canterbury prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenhetal
Christchurch
Canterbury
North Entennis
Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Sold as Headache Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pill as cures for indigestion biliousness constipation and liver and kidney disorders causing headaches. It cites testimonials from Mrs Tobin in Auckland and a mother praising relief for her daughter's dizziness and mood, endorsing regular use.
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Mrs. &. Tobin
Victoria Park
Patteson Street
Freeman’s Bay
Auckland
Lanies Tailor-Made Coptatsus Return With Piquant Fashion
Lanies unveils new Kalapo dress and jacket Tweed collections in vibrant patterns. Craighead and Bercyman showcase up to date Ladies Tailor-Ceaiguean styles, urging shoppers to visit for stylish, neatly fitted garments and gold medal quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesar Craighead
Bercyman
Ladiow’ Tailora—Ceaiguean & Baserman
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United Prees Association
Blantric
Irtbourns
Inverlock
Kros
Missen Bradley
Newman
Miller
Invercanavia
John Day
Weikaka
Shemrock Hotel
Eme
Sroom
Shamreey
Messa
Drapers
Bernerr Srrest
NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail
BCR
Londor
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Kaikoura
Ruapeku
Rimutaka
Tougariro
Tarakina
Paparon
Faol Feld
Gail
Fuwdlander Bros, Ltd
Reet Mail
Sthamer
LON Jdon
Monta Video
Comander
David
Well
Lowden Weill
Winch
Carter
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
Business Notichis
NEW Sealane Insurance Company, Lrp
Carrvai
Wicoll Bags
Islington T Pertilizers
Valco
Islington No
Islington
Goodland
Welk Land
Nicole Bros
Coalbrookdale
Wastort
Westport
Hymanis
Ath
Aeef
Leei
Leyre Gs
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Ganteroury, Ltd
Fou Lascemaran Appreshipy
Hereford Sreat
Kaye & Sariter
Rain and Seed Merchants
Qisch
Aruaul
Abermain Conk
A, Bermain Collimry Co, Ltd
Sydney
Thos. Brown
Fisreford Street
Christelurel
New Zealand
A. & TR. Terres
Tanchup Street
Guns On Hire
Eley
Nobsits Ballistite
Peanle’s
Burnett Street Stoibie Arcade
Ustimates
Grapman & Vernis
Reserators
Burnett Street
Lane
Guru
VU. McIntyru
J. i Glenles
VaNompy Upeest
Asrrurton
Wadding End
I. M. Glente
Fropristor
Perphorie No
Cable News
Electris’ Telegraph
Canyright
New Hebrides
Lonpox
New
Kinina Sims
Mana Island
Syme
McDonahkl
Hinomoa
Witter
Arkud
HE Engineering
Charles Muse
Cameron Street
Acburton
Cooper and Duncan, Ltd
Cooper & Duncan, Ltd
George Cooper
Ashburiton Branch
J AS
Mellor
Zealandia
New Z Zealand
Fahoy
Clothing Factory
T Stree
Kerr 3Biios
Barnett Street
Cooper
WSFI
Cooper’s
Priedlander Bros., Ltd
Agenes
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