Roll of Honour Wellington May 23 Kil l ed in Action
The list records KILLED IN ACTION Riflemen J McDonnell Ikamatue W Munro Cheviot and Second-Lieutenant P A Dunn and Riflemen L J Handcock among the fallen. Several others are reported wounded or slightly wounded including Gardiner Seeley Kelso Pennelly De Piiippi McBride and Clark with others remaining with their units. Corrections update previous wounded reports and hospital admissions.
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Wellington
McDonnell
Ikamatue
Munro
Cheviot
Dunn
P. A
Pleasant Point
Handcock
L. J
Sydenheim
Sylvia of the Secret Service headline debut by Irene Castle
Irene Castle makes her local screen debut in Sylvia of the Secret Service a drama about a diamond heist and a cunning gang. The plot follows Sylvia as she disguises herself and aids the hero through clever escapades. The management praises the photography and calls the production unique and stylish.
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Irene Castle
Vernon Castle
Sylvia
Secret Service
Amsterdam
Scotland Yard
Come Inside Come Inside Revue At Theatre Royal
Sydney James presents a large New Revue Company in Come Inside at Theatre Royal on Monday. Madeline Rossiter leads a cast of selected artists from England praised by the Australian press for a cohesive burlesque of grand opera and light comedy. Box plan opens at the Bristol tomorrow morning.
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Sydney James
England
Theatre Royal
Madeline Rossiter
Australasia
Bristol
Splendid Home Remedy for Croup by Beenz o Essence
A 19th century home remedy advertises Beenz o Essence for croup relief. It claims to liquefy phlegm, ease breathing, and requires mixing with water and sweetening per label. Sold by Hean's Pharmacy in Wanganui with a 2s price and a promise of genuine Beenz o Essence.
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Gean
Chean
Hean
Wanganui
Old Land Survey Terms and War Time Financing Mentioned
The passage notes that in the US a square mile area is called one section and thirty six sections form a township. It mentions the Philippines financing a torpedo boat and a submarine as a war contribution. It reports eastern railways congestion dropping to 86 302 from 161 000 since February.
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The
United States
Philippine Islands
United States Eastern Railways
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement extols Baxter's Lung Preserver for fast relief of stubborn coughs and respiratory ailments. It claims to soothe throat muscles, strengthen lungs, and aid colds influenza and throat troubles with a generous sized bottle available from chemists or stores.
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Baxter
Police force short of strength amid wartime debate
Citizens urge training quarrymen as substitutes for married constables serving overseas. The Minister cites a drop from 87 fewer officers in 1918 than 1916 and notes 60 temporary constables among current staff. He warns against untrained policing and emphasizes the need for ready, disciplined men to maintain public safety during the war.
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Wellington
M. Wilford
Germany
France
The Penalty of Overwork and Kidney Pain Relief
An advertisement cites overwork as a cause of kidney strain and urges Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy. It includes testimonial claims from H. Stott of Tinwood Christchurch and a follow-up from Mrs Stott, noting relief after seven bottles. Pills priced at 3s per bottle, six for 16s 6d, from Foster McGelland Co. in Sydney.
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Dean
H. Stott
Rolleston Street
Tinwood
Christchurch
Early days of Lord French and Northcliffe anecdotes
An anecdotal slice recounts Lord French being reprimanded after maneuvers for failed opportunities and a retort about imagining enemies. It mentions Raymond Clathwayt seeking an interview with Lord Northcliffe and a humorous reply. The piece also notes a schoolboy jab and advice on colds, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and safe.
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Raymond Clathwayt
Lord Northeife
Lord Northcliffe
Trent
Chamberlain
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Dep'ts
Pocron
W. Strange & Co., Ltd
Christchurch and Ashburton
Hupmobile & Bodge Motor Agency
Burnett Street
Sale
Havelock
Barrett
Walvome
Inc
Barrett's
East Street
Ashburton
Roll OF Honour
Gardiner, P. Sh
Rifleman
Scotland
Entertainments
HIS Majesty’s Theatre
Lord French
Symington’s Soups
Manchester
BSOS
Frank Curtis
F.P.G.C
OPT
D. Consulting and Manufacturing Optician
Telephone
Rule
Ford Service
Tancred Street
Ashfurton
H.B
Tweed Oviercoats
FINE
Wezerland
Pagtorys
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