McNab to resign as Mataura MP amid politicalshift
The Otago Daily Times notes the temporary retirement of Mr McNab from Parliament after his election defeat in Mataura. It stresses his broad education, practical reforms as Minister of Agriculture, and commitment to scientific farming, while praising his generosity in defeat and noting he will return to literary work and historical studies in Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hajl-Jones
Great
Britain
McNab
Mataura
Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
Dominion
Europe
America
Otago Daily Times
Ashburton Grain Market Weekly Report November 1908
Market report for the week ending Friday November 27 1908 shows wheat stocks shrinking and prices firm with small advances for prime lines Tuscany and Pearl. Oats prices fell significantly with buyers accepting drops before harvest while Gartons heavy and Danish oats remain in demand for shipment to London. Oatshoaf chaff prices also receded with best offers at 6 6d on trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscany
London
Successful Patent by Christchurch Inventor
J H O Callaghan of Christchurch engineers a bicycle pump connector that adapts to both male and female screw pump ends. The device uses one connection to fit either current pump construction, simplifying compatibility. Details are available from 64 Oxford Terrace Christchurch or patent agents Climie Henry Hughes 183 Hereford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvo
Henry Hughes
J. H. O'Callaghan
Oxford ‘Terrace
Christchurch
Climie
Hereford Street
White Star Line Earnings Grow Amid Fleet Expansion
The prospectus shows White Star Line averaged £617000 per year over ten years excluding tax and depreciation, with yearly fluctuations tied to Atlantic trade. The fleet expanded from Oceanic to Celtic Cedric and Ibalite, culminating in Adriatic at 24000 tons, all while maintaining speeds above 18 knots and prioritizing comfort over speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Line
North Atlantic Combine
White Star
The Liver's Work and Warner's Safe Cure Promotion
The liver acts as a chemical laboratory processing blood from digestion, producing bile and glycogen, filtering impurities, and supporting digestion. A newspaper promotion touts Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for liver disorders, claiming it cleanses the blood and aids overall health with regular and concentrated forms sold by H. H. Warner and Co. Limited in Melbourne Vic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Warner's
Safe Cure
H. H. Warner and Co., Limited
Melbourna, Vic
Immigration Regulations Issue Certificates for Returning Chinese
Wellington reports amendments to the Immigration Restriction Act of 1908 detailing how Chinese residents may obtain and use registration certificates to depart and re-enter New Zealand. The document covers certificate issuance, photographs, thumbprints, retention by collectors, and landability on return.
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
New Zealand
Divorces Granted in Supreme Court Deserts and Drunkenness
In Christchurch on November 27, the Supreme Court issued divorce decrees to Emily Brook from Edna Brook for desertion, Annie Turner from Thomas Turner for desertion, and Ethan Adams from Jane Adams for drunkenness.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Emily Brook
Edna Brook
Annie ‘Turner
Thomas Turner
Ethan Adams
Jane Adams
Christchurch Grain Market Report Faces Mixed Wheat and Potatoes
Wheat values held firm with local milling at 45s 2d and country stations at 42d. Hunters line for shipping traded at 4s 1 ¾d. Oats showed no notable change. Potatoes surged on scarcity with Up-to-Dates at £4 10s and Derwenis at £5, though only small quantities available. Circular Heads rotted recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Possible New Market for New Zealand Goods Across Straits
A Punta Arenas correspondent to a Dunedin member of Parliament notes strong demand in Tierra del Fuego. Prices cited include butter 2s 7d per lb, potatoes 185 per 200lbs, flour 16s 3d per 100lbs, bacon 1s 9d per lb, onions 1s 8d per 100lbs, and oats 6d per lb. Free port at Punta Arenas and 14 days from Wellington via Magellan ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta
Aretis
Dunedin
The
Daily Times
New Zealand
Tierra del Fuego
Punta Arenas
South America
Straits of Magellan
Wellington
Bile Beans Publicity Testimony From Christchurch Reader
A Christchurch reader shares a testimonial praising Bile Beans for curing biliousness indigestion headaches and general weakness. The ad claims the product restores health after a long illness and promotes use for a range of digestive disorders. Price is 1d per box or 9d for a family size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Woods
Cashel Street
Christchurch
N.Z
Manchester Church Congress outlines faith and economic hope
The Bishop of Manchester argues against millennial promises of work for all and warns that despondency comes from prior unbalanced enthusiasms. Dr Knox is praised for untangling economic complexities through religious duty, stressing religion’s role in guiding human nature and moral self restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Bright
Knox
Alleged cattle stealing case before Supreme Court
In Masterton proceedings, seventeen year old Clif ford G Jackson faced trial after testimony from Gilbert Lang don who had been previously convicted. Jackson admitted aiding Langdon in driving cattle believed stolen and offering four beasts for sale but was acquitted of theft. His involvement shown as under Langdon's influence. Efis Honour discharged the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Masterton
Supreme Court
Clifford G. Jackson
Gilbert Langdon
Langley
Langdon
Efis
Taranaki Oil Directors Report on 885 Foot Bore Progress
The Taranaki Oil and Treehald Company reports at its annual meeting that the bore reaches 885 feet with 740 feet in very hard rock and a downward drift from 449 feet. Oil shows are encouraging and improving as boring proceeds, with plans to continue work for another year and hope to strike oil soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Taranaki Oil and Treehald Company
Straia
Stork
Ey On Suttons Champion Swede Surpasses for Hardiness
National Mortgage notes Suttons Champion Swede as a premier forage crop with exceptional hardiness and productivity. The brief highlights its robust habit, yielding potential, and suitability for diverse soils.
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Sutton
National Mortgage
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Paparon
Eee
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Frindlander Bros
UTD
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Mote Vides
Yoner- He
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Pou
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Celington
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A& Rio de Janiero
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NEW Zealand Insurance Compay, Ltd
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Colonial Company
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Turnip
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Grain and Seed Merchants
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Arcade
Surang
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Eaton
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Eterling
Ballantynes
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Hereford
Galmon
Hepworth, Ross and CO
Curistchurch
Aaa
T. H. Andrill & GO
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Ext Building Society
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Undertakers
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Pricu
Greenwich Watches
Greenwich
Gent
Jesus
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Orristchurch
Kigmpatriek
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Rodinson
Say Sellon
Iganl Mortgage
Beath
M.e
the Mail Order
A. J. H. O'Callaghan
G. T. Russell & CO
TPG
Sur- 12
F. BR. Hyde and CO
IB Russell
City of London Guild
Russell
Publc
T. Russell
Hast Street
Per Press Association
Ayer
Iver
Dr. Z
Ayer & Co
Lovell, Meas
U.S. A
Biriedlander Bros., Ltd
Tinwald
Timaru
Lowes
Kramer Gggus
H. C. Barrett
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GUS Fansy Art Heedlewgse
OU Bogt
H. €. Barrett
Manchester Church Congress
the Times
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Taranaki Oil
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Thomson & Co
Thomson
Tuey Thomson
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