Anglo-Welsh Team Defeated by Wellington Union in Pitch Battle
The Anglo-Welsh side lost 19 points to 13 at Athletic Park Wellington in fine weather and a strong wind. Attendance was 18 000 with receipts of 1195 pounds. Wellington’s Green and Roberts shone while British backs and forwards battled hard and spurred by loose play, pursuit and sharp passing.
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Wellington
Athletic Park
Wellinston
Aid
Iélling Taree
Englaneht
Jackett
Vanguards
Sim
Roberts
Green Ail Hardman
Wallace
Thompson
J. F. Williams
Mckvedy
Green
England
Thomson
Davey
Saxon
Hardman
Ling
A. Williams
Gibbs
Duke
Vieitor
Oterts
Mitchinson
Thomason
Reoberts
Wellington Citadel
Evenson
Davy
J. L. Williams
Pino
Masterton
Harding
Smith
Down and Dykes
New Zealand
Gibbes
Melvedy
Deke
How Rheumo Cured Mr William James
Mr William James proprietor of the Terminus Hotel Christ Church reports long term relief from Rheumatic Gout after trying Rheumo. He notes occasional twinges but a dose or two restores him quickly and endorses Rheumo highly. Sold by rail stores and chemists at 25 6d and 4s 6d.
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William James
Terminus
Christchurch
Zenana Missionary Miss Fulcher Addresses Baptist Tabernacle
Miss B Fulcher of the Zenana Mission in India spoke to a large gathering at the Baptist Tabernacle last evening. Pastor Lambert presided, lantern views illustrated the talk, and Rev B J Liddell assisted. She outlined the mission's work among women and children, famine relief, and homes for orphans and lepers while stressing Christian outreach. The audience voted thanks to Miss Fulcher for her compelling address.
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Miss. B. Fulcher
Zenana Rile
India
Baptist Tabernacle
Lambert
Miss Fulcher
B. J. Liddell
Migs ‘Sutcher
New Zealand
Fulcher
Allen Addresses Bruce Constituents on Coalition and Policy
Milton May 27. Mr James Allen M P for Bruce spoke to supporters, arguing coalescence means opposition joins government teams while coalition implies reform through party unity. He warned of socialist danger and criticized finance, education, Public Works, police, Endowment Bill, and tariff policies, urging lower taxation and better wages through improved schooling and environment.
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Milton
James Allen
Bruce
Joseph Ward
Allen
North Island
New Zealand
Civil Service
Otago
South Island
Millar
Genuine Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Claim
The notice warns that Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract outperforms rivals due to expert manufacture and safety. It urges buyers to avoid imitations and rely on the genuine product approved by the Supreme Court of Victoria and other authorities over 33 years.
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Sander and Sons
Sanders
Supreme Court of Victoria
Linen Table Cloths and Napkins Half-Price by Mitchell and Turner
Damaged stock announced by Mitchell and Turner offering linen table cloths and napkins at half price. The notice emphasizes slight damage but urges quick purchase.
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Mitchell and Turner
Upper Ashburton Road Board Holds Annual Elections and Reports
The Upper Ashburton Road Board met on Saturday with J Harper A Horsey J Tucks James Allen present. Elections declared Harper Stitt and Allen duly elected with Harper re-elected chairman and treasurer. Correspondence noted valuations for 1908-09, Hampstead pit shingle supply, Mt Hutt fords agreement, Teppett land sale accepted, and audits. tenders invited for Lauriston road sewerage and Tinwald reserve wash house. Scarlet fever case noted. accounts of £115 2s 1d approved. meeting adjourned.
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Upper
Ashburton Road
Messrs
J. Harper
A. Horsey
J. Tucks
James Allen
M. Stitt
J. Farrell
Messra O. J. Harper
Jas. Allen
J. Tucker
Harper
Valuation Department
Hampstead
Racecottsn
Hampstend
Mount Hutt
Teppett
Audit Office
Registrar-General’s Office
Allenton
Lauriston
Tinwald
Cadet Camp System Protest From Auckland School Heads
A ten member deputation of Auckland headmasters urged Education Minister Fowlds to limit cadet camps. They argued camps clash with crowded school syllabi and hope cadets stay under school control. Fowlds warned camps may harm education if officers push beyond school oversight.
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Auckland
G. Howlds
W. Fill
Grafton Street
Fowlds
Dunedin man charged with receiving stolen boilers
At the Police Court Robert Wells of South Dunedin faced four charges of receiving boilers stolen by two children who he allegedly coached to steal and pay them minimal sums. The case was sent to the Supreme Court for trial with bail set at £100 and a similar surety, or two £50 sureties.
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Dunedin
C. Graham
Robert Wells
South Dunedin
Herbert
Supreme Court
American fleet to anchor in Auckland harbor
Mr Prickitt the American Consul reports a cable from Admiral Sperry saying sixteen battleships will visit Auckland and seek anchorage details. Captain Dutler the harbourmaster assures no difficulty in accommodating the ships, noting that sixty or seventy such vessels could anchor without affecting shipping.
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Auckland
Prickitt
Admiral Sperry
Auckland Harbour Board
Dutler
Invalid Christchurch resident credits Morse's Indian Root Pills
Samuel Mumford of Christchurch writes that three years ago he was an invalid with blood and indigestion problems and heart palpitations. After trying Morse's Indian Root Pills he improved within a week and has since maintained health, carrying a bottle and taking a pill weekly to guard against relapse.
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Samuel Mumford
Christchurch
Dr Morse
Colombo Street
British and Australasian Trade Exhibit Praised in London Banquet
Lord Carrington chaired a banqu et celebrating Australian trade at the Trocadero. He praised Australia’s staple products shown at Shepherd’s Bush. King Edward and Queen Alexandra expressed satisfaction as Fre Me Carruthers urged Britain to subsidise trade like Germany, aiming to expand Britain Australia commerce.
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London
Trocadero
Lord Carrington
Australia
Shepherd’s Bush
Carruthers
Britain
Germany
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Fallieres
Kennaway
Reeves
New Zealand
Prince Consort
Correspondence on Arbitration and Minimum Wage Debate
A reader from Winchmore argues against arbitration limits on wages, noting a wage market depends on supply and demand. He questions the benefit of prohibiting employers from hiring labor and compares wage protection to prohibitions in petty courts, urging practical consideration of costs.
Australian Court visit wins praise from King Edward
London May 27 Lord Jersey greeted the royal party at the Australian court and outlined court arrangements and joint exhibits. The Queen showed interest in Queensland opals and beryls while King Edward praised the Australian court and noted its fine management.
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London
Lord Jersey
Rason
West Australia
King Edward
Queensland
Edward
Alleres
New Zealand
Besant Lectures Arrive. Life Office Reports Growth
Mrs Annie Besant arrived in Melbourne on a lecturing tour. Colonial Mutual Life Office in Sydney reports new policies issued totaling £1,278,000 with annual income £52,000, plus reduced death claims by £2,600 from last year. Sir E J Thurn to visit New Hebrides aboard the Cambrain on June 12 to discuss a new convention. Willinga schooner wrecked off Port Stephens. crew saved. Fire in Grafton destroys three businesses, damage about £10,000.
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Melbourne
Annie Besant
TEE Colonial Mutual Life Office
Sydney
Colonial Mutual Life Office
E. J.im Thurn
Western Pacific
New Hebrides
Willinga
Port Stephens
Grafton
Bethbridge Declines Next Election In Orona Seat
Fielding May 27 Sitting member Mr F Bethbridge says he will not seek re election in the Orona electorate. Opposition candidate Mr H Atkinson announces his bid against the Government in the forthcoming general election.
Indifference to Religion in Ashburton Letters
A reader argues that religion is not requiring attention in Ashburton. He notes many clergymen exist including Salvation Army leaders and mocks parish influence. The writer says residents largely mind their own business and some prefer quiet no church Sundays and casual disputes with police. Fairfield.
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Salvation Army
Harry
Ashburton
Premier Arrives at New Plymouth Opens Post Office
The Premier arrived at New Plymouth from Eltham at noon. In the afternoon he opened the new post office and attended a civic welcome for Mrs Dockrill. He also visited the hospital and the Old People's Home before meeting deputations on local matters. He departs for Wellington in the morning.
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New Plymouth
Eltham
Dockrill
Wellington
Farmers Union backs anti Socialism at Feilding meeting
At Feilding in May the Farmers Union Conference resumed and debated socialism. A motion urged a firm anti socialist stand with candidates pledging to oppose any government measure harming farmers. Debate highlighted fear of land nationalisation and property rights, with support from government allies and ministers. The motion passed.
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Feilding
Farmers’ Union
Socialistic Party
J. Carman
F. Hockly
Mr Wilson
J. Morrison
Hadfield
Saddler fined for working after hours in Dannevirke
A Dannevirke saddler who employed three lads after 1 pm on Saturday was fined 10s and costs under the Factories Act. He argued the overtime was needed to keep the shop open and that the workers had their weekly half holiday.
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Dannevirke
Costege
Man pleads guilty to breach of the Marriage Act at Eltham
Barry Reiimenschneider alias Roy Drayton appeared at the Magistrate's Court and pleaded guilty to declaring himself a bachelor while married in Sydney. He was committed to the Wanganui Supreme Court for sentence.
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Eltham
Magistrate’s Court
Barry Reiimenschneider
Aling Roy Drayton
Sydney
Wanganui Supreme Court
Dannevirke Opens Carnegie Library To Public
The new Carnegie library in Dannevirke costing £2000 was opened by the Mayor today. The handsome brick building offers modern conveniences and was presented by Mr Carnegie amid a large public gathering.
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Dannevirke
Carnegie
Tramway Strike Worker Farewell Address for Mr Tregoar
Auckland on May 27 reports workers present Mr Tregoar with an address thanking him for services in securing a tramway settlement before his southward departure.
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Auckland
Tregoar
Three Men Sentenced for Liquor Theft at Masonic Hall
Three men arrested last week for stealing liquor from the Masonic Hall appeared before Mr. McCarthy M. L. They had prior convictions and each was sentenced to six months imprisonment.
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Dannevirer
Masonic Hall
McCarthy
Rheumatic Gout Cure Claims by RHEUMO Medicine
An advertisement asserts rheumatic gout can be cured by RHEUMO, claiming to neutralise uric acid in the blood. It quotes John Sullivan of Timaru endorsing the medicine and notes bottling stores stock RHEUMO at 25 6d and ds 3.
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John Sullivan
Timaru
To Let: Four-Room Detached Cottage with Acreage
To let LW Cottach offers a five room cottage and verandah with detached washhouse and about one acre of real estate. The notice describes a rural dwelling setup for lease.
Weir line steamers pulled from Tonga service by Union Co
The Weir line, now owned by the Union Company, will no longer call at Tonga after the next steamer. A smaller Auckland Tonga Samoa service is needed. Weir agents deny a buyout, blaming Sydney wharf Labourers' Union for cargo handling against Chinese crews. Tonga remains a British port, Apia unaffected, and Samoan calls paused after the next voyage.
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Auckland
Wiji Times
Weir
Union Company
Tonga
Hozhai
Vaona
Samoa
San Francisco
Sydney Wharf Labourers’ Union
Apia
Great Peppermint Core for Coughs and Colds Ad
An old classified style line for Woods selling Great Peppermint Core cough and cold remedy. Priced at 1s 6d and 24 6d in the ad.
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Canterbury Roller
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Fairfield
Farmers’ Union and Socialism
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A. H. Field
Standard Fire and Marine, Insurance Company, Ltd
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
A. BH. Field
Alern
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Marine
Fidelity Guarantee
A. Manning
Manacor
Land and Machine
John. Orr & Co
Hughes
Birnett Street
Tacs. HY. Elliott
Ai Ashburton
Goal
A.H. Field
Elliot
M Field
D. Thomas
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Ryve
Alec
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T. Bullock
Toome
William Street
Melomalaroa Tailors
T. Young
Leasby
Loasby
Wahoo
H. Matson
H. Matson & Co
Addington
Matson’s
Chéqte
Ashburton ‘Bank
Sala
Terbury
Maton
National Mortgage and wAgency Co. ‘of NZ. Limited
HINDS
Sam
Buryayos
Ayer
SdiWdVd
H. Burhanan
Burnett Street
Llewellyn Owen A
L.C.M
Ashburtonermanent * Building and Investment Society
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Menager
Lane
Wairongoa
Manchester
Tox
United Kingdom
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ITD
Abchurch Lane
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T. F. Gibson
National Mortgage& Agency
Thomas“Hatcox
Robert Bell
Burnett Streak Ashburton
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