English schoolboys duel for Meath Trophy title
London reports two teams of English schoolboys shot for the Meath Trophy with scores of 862 and 860. Wormald led Swan Street with 118. Daily Sail Cup sees North London Rifle Club and Bathurst Civilian Club tied. At Timaru and Wanganui venues, volunteers and local units posted high scores amid windy, difficult conditions. Above eight scorers list include Wilson, Pearson, Mellrea, Bartis, Boys, Hill, and others.
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Ycote
Ntoning
Wormald
Swan Street Sehest
City
North London Rifle Club
Bathurst
Timaru
Wilson
S.c.mlr
Wains
BOM
Pearson
Port Guards
Sergt
Mellrea
Ashburton Rifles
Bartis
Waimate Rifles
Boys
Timaru City Rifles
Hill
Port Guards Wu
Scgamla
Martin
Wanganut
Daily Mail
Wanganui Rifle Association
Marisemen
Scott
Head
Marton
Purnell
Griffiths
Anderson
Smith
Palmerston North
Harrison
Handley Ool
Millar to Dunedin to address constituents
Wellington reports that the Hon J A Millar leaves for Dunedin to address his constituents. He is expected to return to Wellington toward the end of the week or in about a fortnight. The Hon RB McNab will also depart Wellington tomorrow for Chingaiti on land settlement business.
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Wellington
J. A. Millar
Dunedin
Millar
RB. McNab
Chingaiti
Supreme Court acquits Theo Thaine in assault and robbery case
At Wellington Supreme Court Theo Thaine also known as Kane and Keenan was acquitted today of assaulting Bee Wishart and stealing 7 10s. The case ended with a not guilty verdict on the charges presented.
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Wellington
Supreme’ Court
Theo. Thaine
Kane
Keenan
Bee Wishart
Elliott Case Sentences Wellington Bankruptcy Fraud
Albert Clarence Elliott a 32 year old Wellington bankrupt who went to Australia and returned surrendering to police in Auckland was sentenced at the Supreme Court to three years hard labour on four charges of fraud and theft with sentences to run concurrently. Crown prosecutor noted forgery evidence with losses running into thousands. One further charge resulted in a not guilty verdict by the jury.
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Wellington
Albert Clarence Elliott
Australia
Auckland
Supreme Court
Wilford
Elliott
Myers
Conviction Overruled in Liquor Sale Case
Sigurd Pearson of Wellington, fined last week for selling whisky without a license, was dismissed today after Mr Riddell, 5.M., held that the Licensing Act 1881 did not make keeping liquor for sale without a license a distinct offence. The court ruled the information could not stand and the charge was dismissed.
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Wellington
Sigurd Pearson
Fruiterer
Riddell
Wilford
Inspector of Police
Experiments With Potatoes At Heytesbury Forest Farm
Victorian Director of Agriculture reports from potato expert Mr Seymour on experimental farm samples. Beauty of Hebron tops with 100 points after cooking, preserving flavour mealiness and whiteness. Other varieties Brown's River 98, Old Pink Mya 98, Up-to-Date 91, Copper Skin 91, Acta 90, Blue Prolific 88. All samples satisfactory 30 hours after cooking.
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Thas
Seymour
Heytesbury Forest
Hebron
Yor Bronchial Coughs Take Woods Re Peppermint Cove
A brief wartime style ad notes bronchial cough remedies with Woods line and Peppermint Cove products priced at 1s 6d and 2s 6d.
Commodity Prices and Wool Market Report from London May 24
Frozen meat prices for mutton and beef are listed with Canterbury and River Plate quotes. Wool sales remain strong with crossbreds up about 20 percent from opening rates and services matching April closes. Catalogued sales reach 107,073 with 93,195 sold.
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Per
Press Association
London
Canterbury
North Island
Best Brands
River Plate
Waiau
Wailinka
Tukituka
Mutton Beef and Wool Prices Reported From London
May 23 dispatch from the High Commissioner notes a quiet mutton market with Canterbury prices steady and demand limited for poorer grades. Canterbury lambs quoted at 53d, North Island 33d, general beef prices irregular due to Argentine competition, New Zealand hind quarters at 3d and fore quarters at 3d. Wool market shows steady advance for cross bred Merinos, butter market quoted with moderate business.
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Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
London
Canterbury
North Island
New Zealand
New Post and Telegraph Regulations Outline Clerical Rules
The Gazette publishes new Post and Telegraph regulations for the clerical division. Eligibility hinges on Education Act 1904 certificates and passing civil service exams, with age limits for women and rules on promotions and resignations. Telecommunication staff targets include standard examinations for messengers and a salary baseline of at least £10 per year.
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Am Telegraph Department
Civil Service
Civi
Post and Telegraph Classification and Regulation Act
Infallible Symptoms of Worm Infestation in Children
Intestinal worms affect all ages but mostly children. Thread and Pin worms cause irritation and a constantly hungry child. Symptoms include depraved appetite and nose picking. Comstock’s Dead Shot Worm Pellets advertised as a safe remedy available from chemists or W H Comstock Co. Ltd. Wellington. Six boxes priced 8s 6d.
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Comstock
W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd
Farish Street
Wellington
Perennial Youth Idea From Bishop Falls on Sour Milk Cure
Chicago bishop Bishop Fallows, noted for hygiene views, declares many live to 120 if they live wisely and stay in prime at 80. He cites arteries hardening with age and promotes sour milk or buttermilk as a remedy, urging widespread adoption and the formation of sour milk associations.
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Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Ikaw York
Daily Telegraph
Bishop Fallowshusch
Earth
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds Price
An 1900 advertising note promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure asserting it cures coughs and colds. The price listed is 6d and 29 Gd with mentions of its effectiveness and availability.
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