Maori sentenced for common assault in Kaikohe case
In Auckland on May 29 Mohi Kaire a young Maori convicted last year with another Native of common assault at Kaikohe the original charge robbery with violence was heard in the Supreme Court Judge Stringer called him one of the worst Maoris in the district and said police believed he would rob again The other Native received six months imprisonment while Motn was to serve a full twelve months for common assault
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Auckland
Mohi Kaire
Kaikohe
Supreme Court
Justice Stringer
Macarl deaths manslaughter charge ends in not guilty verdict
In the Supreme Court trial held today, eight defendants relatives of Mitai Apirahama faced a manslaughter charge over his death at Victoria Valley on August 14, 1913. The Crown argued suffocation after holding him down. the defense claimed Mitai was restrained to prevent harm to children. Dr Beattie testified Mitai appeared insane, while defense counsel cited a believing-illness motive and a dead woman’s advice about burying the body. After 20 minutes deliberation, the jury returned not guilty.
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Auckland
Supreme Court
Mitai Apirahama
Victoria Valley
Mitai
Beattie
Avondale
Doctor Receives Farewell Gift Before War Service
The Board of Managers and Hiders of the Presbyterian Church at Methven presented Dr. W H D McKee with surgical appliances before his departure for the seat of war. Mr H E A Lock praised his service to the district and hoped for his safe return after peace. The Rev G K Aitken sent best wishes in his absence. The article also notes a heavy rain, snow limited, and farmers resuming work with winter wheat and spring sowing underway amid price considerations and mutton market uncertainty.
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Presbyterian Church
Methven
McKee
A. and P
H. E. A. Lock
G. K. Aitken
Bookmaker Fined at Wellington Court Betting Case
In Wellington Magistrate Court on May 29 William Daniel Darvill was fined £20 for being a bookmaker and betting at Trentham racecourse. Similar charges against Clarence Cecil Hopkins and Leonard Mexted were withdrawn.
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Wellington
William Daniel Darvill
Trentham
Clarence Cecil Hopkins
Leonard Mexted
Returned Soldiers Meeting Names Second Division League Officials
At the Returned Soldiers Conference in Dunedin on May 29 a deputation from the Second Division League laid out the league platform and the conference deferred action until Wellington. The conference condemned the government's handling of pre war disability pensions for returned soldiers and elected officers including President Pitt Gisborne and Major McKillop Dunedin among others.
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Dunedin
Returned Soldiers
Wellington
Pitt
Gisborne
Major McKillop
Major Rastrick
Hamilton
Messrs
Harper
Cotton
Christchurch
Mr Broad
McAllum
Waddington
Auckland
Batten
Mellin
Clarke
Haycock
Palmerston North
Aldridge
Napier
Boxer
Hastings
Fox
Pride of Wakanui Lodge Meeti ngs and Planned Lectures
The regular fortnightly meeting of Pride of Wakanui Lodge No. 62 LOD.G.T. was held in the Wakanui Schoolroom with a large attendance led by Bro A Wilson C T. The Harmony Committee planned a lecturette on The Cow and The Sheep and a paper on The Life of Queen Victoria to be given by three lodge members. Contributions included songs recitations humorous reading and a pianoforte duet. A grouse match followed the business.
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Pride of
Wakanui
Lod.g.t
Bro
A. Wilson
C.T
Harmony Committee
Queen Victoria
Bros. O. Treverzn
A. Amos
C. Andrews
Bros. Bere
Bro. H. Butterick
Sherman
Moore
Postal and Bank Workers Face Disease Risks from Bacilli
Mail room sorters and many bank tellers risk exposure to disease bacilli. They use gargling and sniffing Fluenzol as a safeguard against illness.
The Pawn is Fate shines at Theatre Royal with Doris Kenyon
From World Film Company comes a dramatic feature The Pawn is Fate praised for novel plot lines and strong performance by Doris Kenyon. The tale follows a peasant wife drawn to Paris by a wealthy suitor with a climactic happy ending. Supporting films and an animated news reel add to the programme. Tonight’s show repeats.
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World Film Company
Theatre Royal
Doris Kenyon
Pierre
Paris
England
Humorous misteachings at a rural school prompt wit
A country schoolmaster inflates scripture teaching with errors when a clever pupil corrects him. The tale recounts misapplied Bible stories and a student's witty alibi about Jonah. The column also warns against NAZOL as a cough remedy.
Champion Lantern Candle-Power Rainproof Lantern
Buxton and Thomas offer the Champion lantern with 251 candle power, rainproof and storm proof, burns benzine at a quart per 15 hours, aimed at farmers. Price 40s, only one left from first shipment, another lot arriving next month. Sole agents Buxton and Thomas.
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Prica
Buxton and
Thomas
Infant Cough Remedy Promoted for Babies and Young Children
An advertisement for a cough remedy described as specially prepared for babies and young children, labeled simple safe and effective. It references Bonningtons Pharmacy as the source.
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Bonningon
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Bonnington’s Pharmacy
Roslyn and Mosgiel Men’s
Roslyn
Per Press Association
Macarl
Tal Fat
Fieigislel
Beaths
Dominion
Herati
Lakewood
Shahabbas
Xminster
Liberty -Art
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W.H. D. McKee
Hayward’s Pictures
Atticus
Melbourne “ Age
Abel
Jonah
Australasia
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Invercargill
Timaru
Wanganui
Breswke
North
British Rubber Company
H. P. Arnst
East’ Street
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