Debate on cigarette harm and global smoking laws
The article argues for severe action against tobacco manufacture and sale citing Socrates as a counterexample, notes international smoking restrictions from Japan to Ireland, and urges enforcement of both consumer limits and production controls to curb youth smoking. It reports weather, local events, and political commentary interwoven with the tobacco debate.
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Socrates
Athens
Sir Morell Mackenzie
Japan
Norway
Iceland
Abyssinia
Austria
Germany
Russia
Italy
Portugal
France
British Empire
Canada
Cape Colony
New Zealand
Channel Islands
Isle of Man
Tasmania
Newfoundland
Bermuda
New South Wales
South Australia
Victoria
Ireland
Bluestone in Wheat Prevents Smut Debates at Farmers Union
At a Farmers Union meeting Mr F Frankton cites Ashburton Guardian on pickling wheat with bluestone to combat smut. Mr W Moses reports success using half a pound of bluestone per four bushels of wheat and doubts patent blends. Mr Frankton recalls seed wheat treated with lime and bluestone showing smut in later paddocks, suggesting seed immersion may transfer smut.
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Ashburton
Seafield
Newlands
Pendarves Sand
Kyle
Farmers’ Union
WF. Frankton
Ashburton Guardian
W. Moses
Frampton
Pro Christchurch Protest on Parliament Adjournment
At Cathedral Square Socialist Scouts meeting Christchurch citizens unanimously protested plans to adjourn Parliament for months and backed the High Commissioner to represent New Zealand at the Imperial Defence Conference. Minister T Mackenzie and private secretary Johnson were on the southbound express. he will open the Dunedin Winter Show tomorrow. Fingagement Rings promoted by L S McClurg offer pure red gold settings with genuine gems, prices from 20s to £20.
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Socialist Scouts
Cathedral Square
Christchurch
T. Mackenzie
Tl. EK. Johnson
Dunedin
L. S. McClurg
The Meynell and Gunn Company Presents The Little Breadwinner
The Meynell and Gunn Company stages The Little Breadwinner by H Campbell tonight at the Oddfellows’ Hall. Child star Queenin Williams leads with Maggie Dickenson and tickets priced 3s 2d to 3s 6d, box plan at Mr H M Jones’s shop.
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H. ©. Campbell
The
Oddfellows’ Tall
Queenin'-Williams
Maggie Dickenson
H. M. Jones
Ashburton to Host Leading Christchurch Lawn Tennis Masters
The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club brings four premier Christchurch players led by Anthony Wildine to Ashburton on Thursday 3 June for a series of matches at the Baring Square asphalt courts. Spectators will have seating, tea, and refreshments on site. The event aims to teach abject lessons in advanced, scientific play for local enthusiasts and especially help young players adopt proper strokes.
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Ashburton
Christchurch
Anthony Wildine
Australasia
Baring Square
Gameron Street
Johnston opens new golf jewelry and gear stock season
Johnston announces new stock of golf jewels and related gear for the season including clubs bags and other accessories from Tandamakere. The notice mentions children's hacking cough at night and a cryptic listing of items and prices.
Ashburton Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting in Masonic Hall
Ashburton Bowling Club convened its tenth annual meeting with 24 members in attendance. President Peter Stewart chaired as reports highlighted a sound financial position, seasonary finances, and plans for green improvements and new badge and color schemes.
Presentation of Maddison Trophy at Ashburton Bowling Club
After the annual meeting the Ashburton Bowling Club held an empire concert and presented Mr C Campbell with the Maddison Trophy for Canterbury Singles. The silver column valued at 26 guineas comes with a gold medal and remains with the club for 12 months. Christchurch Centre chairman F W Johnston made the presentation and praise for Campbell’s play was heard from club officials and visiting members. Songs and musical items followed from various performers.
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Ashburton Bowling Club
C. Campbell
Maddison
Canterbury
Ashburton
F. W. Johnston
Christchurch
Campbell
Christchurch -Gentra
Saxon
Messrs Partridge
United Club
Cresswell
St. Albans Club
Messrs
Manchester
Johnston
Partridge
James
Clark
Christie
Branigan
Daysey
Craighead
Flower
Hinds School Bids Farewell to Miss Greer Before Transfer
Large crowd at Hinds School honors Miss Greer after five years as mistress. Gifts include a diamond bracelet from residents, a silver-backed brush, a silver inkset from the church, an Oxford Teachers Bible, and a token from the Sunday school. Dancing followed until early morning. Miss Greer departs for Edendale with temporary successor to arrive soon.
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Hinds
Greer
Hinds School
Edendale School
D. McKenzie
Chisnall
Hansen
Hampton
Rogers
Goldsmith
Grainger
Gimson
Tilson
McDowell
O’ Reilly
Muckle
Hunt
McKenzie
Miss Greer
Miller
Presbyterian Church
Oxford
Chronic Rheumatism Cured by RHEUMO Claims
Advert reads that chronic rheumatism is cured by RHEUMO after others fail. It asserts thousands were permanently cured, including cases of gout lumbago and sciatica, with a low cost and availability from chemists and stores.
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Woneay
Rotorua
Finance Bill Introduced in Commons Amid Tax Proposals
The Finance Bill, a 62 page document with 74 clauses, carries Lloyd George budget proposals into the House of Commons. Land tax concessions, allowances for building on land, reductions for site value increases, and changes to hotel licenses feature, while death duties and income tax rise remain unaltered. A Lords clash over land tenure is anticipated and a surveyors’ council memorandum criticizes increments, unimproved land taxes, and ungotten minerals taxing.
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Per
Press Association
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
House of Lords
Council of the “Institution, of Surveyors
Australia Lose First Test in England by Ten Wickets
England wins the first Test in London, 105 needed for victory after Australia all out for 151 in their first innings. Hobbs and Fry rescue England with a second innings partnership, Hobbs reaching a half century as England chase down the target with four wickets to spare.
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London
Rein
Ransford
Gregory
Thompson
Skyer
Trumper
Hirst
Armstrong
Carter
Cotter
Bardsley
O'Connor
Hobbs
Fry
Australia
C Hirst
Blythe
McLaren
Noble
O Jassep
C Rhodes
Ibw
Whitty
England and Australia Test Match Fragments Reported Outcomes
Notts beat by innings and six runs as Australia totals 389 with Notts 239 and 344. Northants win by nine wickets with Australia 319 and 190. Northants 203 and 283. Essex draw after Australia 609 declared and 844 in reply. Surrey lose by five runs. MCC loses by three wickets as Australia 210 and 175 oppose Oxford University 182 and 247. England lose by ten wickets as Australia post 74 and 151. England 12% and 105 for no wickets.
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Notts
Australia
Northants
Essex
Surrey
M.C.C
M.G.C
Oxford University
England
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Association
West Street
Boots & Shoes
Mellor’s
Boot Importer
Tancred Si
Ashburton Ladi's
Beath
Hollis, Symonds
Imperial Arms Co
Harrington and Richardson
Stork
Ainstock
Bley’s
Nobel
Ballistite
G. Medding
Burnett Street
Arcade
Reena Bros
Fletcher Bros
Strange
Ashburton Folk
Tweed
Serge
Strange's
Cerise
McDonald & Co
R. Totty
Cuewst
Motor Power CO
Tancred Street West
B.S.A
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Cameron Street
South Street
Belt Road
Allenton
TOR Salw
S.E. Belt
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Church Street
Hampstead
Netherby
H. 8
Fitter and Son
Smithfield
Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd
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Frank Gurtis
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Rakaia
Mayfield
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Mail and Guardian
Nurao
Kenna & Gamergn
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Mackintosh, Coats
AML Cubs
Kenna & Cameron
Alford Forest
Ashburton County
Sharplin & Co., Lr
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Gentlemen's Tailor
Mercer and Costumier
Oates
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D. Nicholson Smith
Ballantyne's
Joan Swanson
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New Zealand Farmer
Bulletin
Scientific American
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Yeller, Stallone and Newsagent
Ashhurton
Wood
Ashhudton Guardian
Magnazar Ventras Rv Pravalebit
Domain
Justice Denniston
G. Leuvenson
M.P
Timaru
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Barrington Waters
Clement L. Wragee
Oddfellows’ Hall
Hamilton
Press ‘Association
Sheldon
Chertsey Public Library
Stringfellow
Invercargill
Timaru Herald
Robert McNab
Mitchell
Turner
Tinwald United Band of Hope
Tinwald Oddfellows
Mr Fox
Puianoforte
Miss L. Robinson
L. Robinson
G. Osborne
McPherson
R. J. Liddell
Pukerau
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Dominion
McNab
South Island
North Island
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Masonic Hall
Peter Stewart
Freen
Mawson
Meddins
D. Campbell
H. Craighead
M. Priest
H. A. Blower
J. Stevenson
E. Manchester
J. D. Stewart
Dave Campbell
Massey
Readhead
P. Stewart
P.manchester
T. Mawson
Pooks
Stewart
T. “Maw‘son
Red. Stewart
T.” M. Clark
J. R. Hart
Meddins, Dignan
Stevenson
Sports Association
Hart
J. Hall
J. W. Nicholson
EH. Manchester
Messrs Craighead
Maddison Trophy
Cable News
British Politics
Cricket
Pert Press Association
Aoe
Rhodes
Fink
Tnnings
Macartney
Stee
Tyldesley
O'Connor Sens
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Carew
Jessop
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