Timber import split Wellington mills and unions over Oregon pine
Wellington and Dannevirke witnesses told the Timber Commission that Oregon timber harmed local mills, caused layoffs, and reduced wages. They reported widespread distress, with 300 workers out of work, and urged stopping Oregon imports to revive production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willington
Timber Commission
Wellington
Henry Brown
Inglewood
Taranaki
Oregon
A . Clem Knight
Dannevirke Timber’ Workers’ Union
Piripirt
Wield
Barber
Dannevirke
Mr. Hanan
Jennings
Clarke
Arnald
Henry Smith
Pketahuna
Timber’ Commission
Andréw Quinlan
Nireaha
Arnold
Plague Death at Sea and Political Tensions in Australia
A sailor aboard a coast vessel dies of septicaemic plague in Adelaide. Port Pirie workers end a strike, restarting three furnaces. In Sydney, Sir William Lyne condemns secret activity at the National Protection League and hints at allegiance to Deakin. A Marrickville rail incident ends with a police-discovered burglary and Kerr’s arrest after a safe is robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Port Pirie Works
Port’ Pirie
National Protection League
Sydney
William Lyne
Deakin
Cook Party
Mumbache
Sawmilling workers plan delegation to Wellington
A May 21 meeting in Taihaph addressed the Thaber Commission's impact on the sawmilling industry. Delegates will travel to Wellington to present the workers' case amid high unemployment and adverse trade effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taihaph
Thaber
Wellington
Hawke's Bay Farmers Union Holds Provincial Meeting
Hawke's Bay province conference of the Farmers' Union met in Hastings with delegates from four branches. President H. M. Sanders spoke on high lamb shearing prices reducing lamb displays and the meeting voted to adopt universal military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Hawke's Bay
Farmers’ Union
Hastings
H. M. Sanders
Money Making Monopolies in New Zealand Patents
A New Zealand article argues the country leads in patent applications per 1000 people and fuels a money making monopoly model. It notes many filings are provisional yet many inventions prove profitable, with Henry Hughes as patent agent contact for those seeking successful examples and safeguarded interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
United States
Henry Hughes
A. R. Holdship
Meraford’ Street
General Weather Forecast: unsettled conditions and storms
May 21 report from Wellington quotes Mr Bates forecasting unsettled cloudy weather for several days with a northern disturbance bringing heavy rain in parts. An Antarctic disturbance crossing Tasmania is expected to follow, affecting the North Island first and the South Island later. Strong northerly winds with mild temperatures are forecast north of New Plymouth and Napier, east winds elsewhere with rain and fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Warner's Safe Cure Praised in Anecdotes from Victoria and Adelaide
A set of patient testimonials from Mrs J Brown in Prahran and Mrs BE Tennings in Alberton describe relief from chronic illness after taking Warner's Safe Cure. A third account from Boulder City reports recovery from constipation indigestion and kidney issues. The advertisement notes a concentrated form at sixpence per bottle and asserts no alcohol content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Warner
J. Brown
Bendigo Street
Prahran
Vic
Cire
Mrs BE
Tennings
Harley Street
Alberton
Adelaide
Mra
J. Toy
Evans Street
Boulder City
9. H. Warner and Co., Limited
Melbourne
Divorces Granted in Wellington Divorce Court
In Wellington on May 1 Mr Justice Chapman granted decrees in several cases. Ethel May v Bertram Newcombe deser tion Janet v Timothy Donovan persistent cruelty Ada Margaret v Won Sing adultery William v Elizabeth Staples Frank Anderson adultery Henry v Susan Ackermann drunkenness Katherine v Alexander Taylor cruelty and adultery Edith v Edward Counihan adultery Sophia v Edward Cholerton adultery Gertrude v Frederick Unwin desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Justice Chapman
Ethel May
Bertram Newcombe
Janet
Timothy Donovan
Ada Margaret
Won Sing
William
Elizabeth Staples
Frank Anderson
Henry
Susan Ackermann
Katherine
Alexander ‘ Taylor
Edith
Edward Counihan
Sophia
Edward Cholerton
Gertrude
Frederick Unwin
Amy Bock Case Widow Seeks Annulment Petition
In Dunedin on May 21 Miss Ottaway, widow of Amy Bock who posed as Percy Redwood in August, filed a petition for annulment of the marriage citing the deceitful disguise and false identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Ottaway
Amy Back
Percy Redwood
Augypsts
Scriptural Debate Over Domestic Roles Sparks Kitchen Duty
A husband and wife discuss scripture to justify household chores. He argues men should avoid kitchen work citing Bible verses about women's duties, while she cites passages about diligence and providence. They promise to finish chores and then join a society on microbial extinction using electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Jerusalem
Suit makers offer cheaper tailored garments to public
George Baines promotes made to measure suits at low prices in Auckland and surrounding towns. He claims credit-tailors overcharge and promises savings with modern cutting and bulk production. No credit offered, customers pay upfront and receive high quality fabrics and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetter
George Baines
the Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Dunedin
Invercargill
Palmoraion North
Timary
Wangarin
Chronie de Complaints Great Peppermin Event Details
Chronicle notes confusion over pricing for Chronic complaints event titled Great Peppermin. The listing shows price references 6d and 2e 6d, with unclear context for purchase or entry. Further clarification needed from organizers.
Girls High School Dunedin selects designer for new building
May 20 meeting of the High School Board of Governors provisionally selected design by Mr I Anscombe from twenty one submissions for the Girls High School project. The designer was asked to prepare specifications for Board and Education Department approval and for work cost of £9500. Until approved, alternative tenders will be called and the Board does not undertake to accept any offer within the estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
High School Board of Governors
I. Anscombe
Girls’ High School
Education Department
Curious case at Feilding Court over dishonoured note
W Clarkson, cycle and motor dealer, sued Adrian Porter for 100 pounds on a promissory note for a motor car. Porter claimed he was drunk when signing, making him not responsible. After hours of hearing, the case was adjourned to June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feilding
D. Thomson
S.M
W. Clarkson
Cycle and Motor Dealer
Adrian Porter
Dairy factory fire at Riversdale causes heavy losses
Gore May 21. Mr T Rae’s dairy factory near Riversdale burnt to the ground last night. Half the season’s cheese destroyed. An insurance balance remains with the New Zealand office under a floating policy. Building and plant insured for £700. Estimated loss about £500 above the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
T. Rae
Riversdale
New Zealand
The Wicker Cradle Charm in Lloyd George Story
A doctor recounts an old encounter with an impoverished woman and her sick baby five miles away. He says the child in a wicker cradle later grew up to become Lloyd George, prompting the prime minister to shake the doctor’s hand privately, unable to speak. The tale circulates in British papers as an anecdote about luck and self made men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hxcbequer
Lane's Emulsion Praised By Invercargill Reader
A letter from A S Cookson of Invercargill recounts near three years of ill health marked by wasting to nine stone. After using Ivy Lane's Emulsion on advice, he gained 28 pounds and reports full restoration of health and strength, endorsing the product as a superior body binder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A §. Cookson
Invercargill
Ivy Lane
Lane
Cookson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shipping
Pss New
Zealand Shipping de Company
Royal Mail
London
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Mee Fiymouth
le Bost
Clayton
Tongariro
Isso Eye ‘Iy
Par Press ‘Association
Press Association
Kerr
Marrickville
Earlir
Underwood
Monarch
Gestituir Rotary
Adison
Excelsior
Adams and. King, Ltd
Hereford Street
Yeneel
Tonia
Izese
Athenic
Deriathott
tAlso
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
Gom
Pany
Slington Fertisers
Islington No. 1
Spain
Islington
Turnip
Aslington
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Arcade
Ashburton
Sa‘ the Colon
Sgetbar Wits
Sillign
Stepling
Post
Ballantyne
East Street
Spectra Millinery
Burnett Street
Christchus Ih
Baker Bros
Complete Furnishi
Telephone
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
Arzan
J. Newman
Colman
Tancred St
General Weather Refort
Per Press Association
Terri Rep
Tancred Street
Amy Bock
Bill & &9
Tancred
To. Building Society
Quiston Lane
Emulsion
West and
Havelock Streets
Loan CO
Triedlander Bros
Dominion
Australia
National Mortgage & Agency Company ‘of New Zealand, Limited
West Street
Ashberton
Shemiste
Rom Robinson
Mor Somers
Walter Trafford
High Street
Maitland
Nsw
Chamberlain
Gale Chemist
Atorekespers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!