Ashburton A P Association Meeting Reviews Plans and Finances
The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association held a well attended meeting with Mr T Mawson presiding. Discussions covered a horse skeleton diagram from the Department of Agriculture, exhibition plans for Argentina next June, proposed changes to Canterbury college director elections, unpaid remuneration for the Ashburton Pipe Band, ploughing match preparations, and Winter Show entries. Accounts were passed.
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Ashburton A
P. Association
T. Mawson
Department of Agriculture
Ti. V. Fiittan
Otago A
Orbell
Timaru Association
Lincoln College
Agricultural Associations of
Canterbury
North Canterbury
South Canterbury
Ashburton
Reid
Thwarnt Association
J. Small
Cow
Tinwald
C. Reid
Mawson
Wills
Shortage of Steamers Hampers New Zealand Wheat Exports
Mr Buxton notes a surplus of South Canterbury wheat with strong demand in London but limited freight capacity. Government aid is not possible as Parliament lacks charter or subsidy power. Shipping firms plan actions, with 10,000 tons in freezer boats and several vessels, including Clan Clan and Norwest Els, preparing to load grain for Avonmouth and Glascow from Lyttelton Timaru Bluff.
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New Zealand
T. Buxton
South Canterbury
London
Buxton
Sir Joseph Ward
Ay Buxton
Christchurch
Lyttelton
England
Timaru
Bluff
Avonmouth
Glassow
Norwept
S.s. Elsx
Massrs
Friedlender
Tomuka Leader
Arbitration Court in Wellington Hears Boot Makers Dispute
The Arbitration Court opened in Wellington on May 25 to hear a boot makers dispute affecting the dominion. Mr A Ti Cooper questioned if workers could endure a fair wage amid competition and noted potential wage rises up to £ 20,000 if demands were granted. The President refused to alter the 1905 award without strong reasons, deeming the new demands an inversion of the old terms.
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Wellington
Arbitration Court
Dominion
A. Ti. Cooper
Cooper
Timber Commission Hearings Reveal Trade Mood and Policy Views
At the Timber Commission session Mr Maxwell denied that Oregon importation caused the low trade mood and said heart of limit was not hard to obtain. He also said growing hard wood for sleepers would not pay the Government. Architect Mr Clere praised Gregson’s service but noted limitations while discussing tree planting policy and rimu’s borers.
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Timber Commission
Maxwell
Oregon
Heart of Limit
Clere
Gregson
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D.I. Rn
Weather notes delay and unsettled conditions in Auckland
Mr Clement Wrageo reports that the Mag sey disturbance and its satellites are merging with Garrat causing heavy coastal blows. Expect more rain and variable gales with unsettled conditions for some time. Miner shipping should use caution as Carrell is supported by Buddo.
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Auckland
Clement Wrageo
Mag.sey
Citizens to Board Re Por ters in Emerge
Alteration in the British Army Annual Bill extends billeting duties to require citizens to house Territorial Force troops during emergencies. Current powers cover victualling horses. mobilization would occur for six months if needed, with civilian accommodation to be provided for winter calls.
Hampstead Town Board Debates By Laws and Lighting Plans
Hampstead Town Board discusses enforcing night soil bylaws with no exceptions. Cemetery Board offers £40 grant plus Hampstead work on a footpath and kerbing. board to share costs. Gas lighting proposals advance with lamps at multiple corners and an Eden Street footpath project. Sanitary inspector appointment proposed. fines for fences and gorse cleared. works on Trevor and Tuarangi roads planned. Final finances include £47 19s in accounts.
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Ashburton Cemetery
Cemetery Board
Andrews
Works Committee
Gas Company
Yes
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Hopkin's Corner
Deeley's
Mc Ixee
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Beach Road
O'Carroll
Suffolk Street
O’carroll
Lewis
Fooks
Porter's Corner
Trevor’s Road
Eden Street
Wakanui Road
Nelson Street
Jones
Cunningham
Bright
Tuarangi
Empire Day Demonstration Criticizes Speaking Tone
A Christchurch reader criticizes Empire Day speakers for political ribaldry and unfavorable remarks about the English cabinet and Dreadnoughts. The correspondent calls for better speaker selection and warns that no debatable topics be allowed at future patriotic demonstrations.
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Noseeres
Ti. Chambers
Christchurch
Yokels
New Zealand
Chambers
Ashburton
Charles Beresford
Great Britain
United States
T. A. Hamilton
Race
Public Meeting Backs Universal Military Training in Dunedin
In Dunedin the Art Gallery Hall hosted a large public meeting urging universal military training as essential to national defence. Speakers R. McNab and Jas. Allen M.P. argued for compulsory training, while J. H. Hosking and J. B. Callan led the motion urging a broad defence program. The amendment opposing increased military expenditure drew little support.
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Dunedin
Art Gallery
Messrs
R. McNab
Jas. Allen
M.P
J. H. Hosking
J. B. Callan
Advice to Mothers on Peps for Children’s Colds
Mothers are urged to keep Peps for children’s colds, asserting benefits for preventing croup bronchitis and lung relief. The ad claims Peps dissolve on the tongue and release fumes that reach the lungs, disinfect mouth and nasal passages, and ease heavy breathing. Sold in Is 6d and 3s boxes from the Pops Pastilla Co. in Pitt Street Sydney.
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Pops Pastilla Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Births by pincushion sign and echoes of suffrage in Denmark
In parts of Hellanda a pin cushion on doors signals birth under a red hue for a boy or white for a girl. Sheet iron can be stretched to 15 000 sheets per inch, as light passes through like tissue. Danish women vote for municipal elections with seven women joining Copenhagen council. The Rev Dr Sereno J Bishop of Honolulu dies at 83, long active in Hawaii.
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Hellanda
Denmark
Copenhagen
Conciliation Council Sittings at New Plymouth and Wellington
At New Plymouth the Conciliation Council heard a dispute between the Auckland Slangtermen's Union and local councils owners of abattoirs and freezing works, with a later conference at Waitara. In Wellington, McArthur, S.M., fined T Foley and Sons £2 for unpaid plasterer time and 10s per man, plus £2 for H J Rad for underpaying butchers.
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New Plymouth
Auckland
Hawara
Stratford
Waitara
Wellington
de McArthur
S.M
T. Foley and Sons
H. J. Rad
Premier Rejects London Naval Conference Invite
Wallington May 25 Sir Joseph Ward states Parliament is prorogued until June 10 New Zealand cannot recall Parliament early The Imperial Naval Conference in London is aimed at a stronger imperial defence Ward cannot attend without Parliament approval He plans to meet MPs informally before Parliament reconvenes to gauge the will of the House and inform the Government This diluted plan aims to avoid delaying key defence questions while preserving duty to Parliament and party.
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Per
Press Association
Wallington
Paurliament
London
New Zealand
England
Sir Joseph Ward
Firs
Magland
Wireless wonders of the radio-automatic torpedo
The Crueson Works in France claims a radio-automatic torpedo guided by Hertzian waves can be operated from shore or ship and directed at a moving fleet. It would carry 1000 kilograms of guncotton and far more explosive charge than ordinary torpedoes. It could reach nearly 15 knots for five hours with full control of speed and course. Inventor Gustave Gavet has long studied the problem.
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Crueson Works
France
Myrey
Gustave Gavet
Science of
Naval
Pye dons offers tailored suits at £2 10s to £39 6s in fight against credit tailors
The advertisement argues against credit tailors charging 5 or 6 guineas and promotes ready payments for high quality suits cut by top cutters, made by skilled workers on modern lines. It claims savings by avoiding bad debts and invites customers to view a range of winter suits at its outlets in Wellington and other cities.
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Tess
Pye
Ae Ptgs
von Oe
Mornay Davis
Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Dunedin
Tavercuraill
Palmoreten North
Tmarn
Woneannt
Influenza Cure Ad Leaves Readers Unsure
An OCR fragment advertises a product titled Weed's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza but includes unclear wording and missing details about efficacy or manufacturer. The fragment mentions a price or dosage line and ends with a garbled query.
Manawatu Racing Club backs handicapper after withdrawal letter
The Manawatu Racing Club receives a letter from Hon J D Ormond withdrawing his losses from a late shooting, citing dissatisfaction with J J Henry's handicapping. The committee states full confidence in the handicapper.
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Per Prees Association
Palmerston North
Manawatu Racing Club
J.D. Ormond
J. J. Henry
Ormond
Rheumo claims cure for Rheumatism in old ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Rheumo as a cure for rheumatism claiming it dissolves uric acid and relieves pain swelling and overall system cleansing. The potion is presented as a liquid remedy sold by chemists and shopkeepers at 25s 6d and 28d per bottle.
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RAEMO
Lane's Emulsion proves its value through letters from New Zealand
Readers praise Lane's Emulsion for asthma bronchitis weak lungs and general health gains. Letters from Annie Havagan Peter Boyd G McKeon and others describe dramatic improvements after using the product. The ad claims strong physician endorsements and mentions prices 4/6 and 2/6 with orders to Lane Medicine Co. in Oamaru NZ.
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Lane
Annie Havagan
Dunedin
Peter Boyd
Lovell
G. McKeon
Mornington
Lane Medicine Coy
Oamaru
N.Z
Kozie Tea Verse Wins Local Competition
The Kozie Tea Verse Competition selects a winning verse praising Kozie Tea. The poem extols summer cooling and warmth in winter, quality, fragrance, and broad appeal for young and old, naming Kozie Tea as the brand that tests all stand.
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Kozie
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