Largest estates of deceased persons certified for stamp duty
Wellington reports the month’s top stamp duty estates with values for Allan-McLean Canterbury at 596 904 pounds Wellington Wm Coombes 102 807 pounds Cecil Louisson Carterhicky 467192 pounds Wm McLaughlin Auckland 3 000 just Henry Buckland 26 389 A Monro Auckland 18 408 Hit Hawke’s Bay 15 576 Agman F P Mills Wellington 1 422 James Kilgour Wellington 10 802 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Allan - McLean
Canterbury
Wm. Coombes
Cecil Louisson Cartarhicky
Wm. McLaughlin
Auckland
Henry Buckland
A. Monro
Se “Hit
Hawke's Bay
Agman F.P. Mills
James Kilgour
St Helen's Maternity Hospital marks three years in Dunedin
The Dunedin hospital observes three years since opening by Mr Seddon. Since then 549 births and about 1 percent deaths, one maternal death from organic trouble. Forty one women returned for a second confinement and one patient has been three times. Eight nurses are currently training and sixty six cases have been treated in patients' homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Seddon
St. Helen's Maternity Hospital
Maoris Prefer Auction of Land Leases Says Chief Justice
Speaking before the Muori Land Commission on Native land matters including the Arakei lease at Auckland, the Chief Justice argued natives accept rent but do not reveal land value. He urged auctioning leases as the fair method, noting Maori lack of claims against sharper business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Muori Land Commission
Auckland
California to New Zealand Echo on Wheat Lands and Migrations
The piece notes California shifting from large wheat fields to smallholdings as irrigation enables diverse crops including orchards and melons. It describes land sales, immigrant settlement, and a rise of ranch culture. It also covers related topics from New Zealand policing, bird sanctuary efforts, and attitudes toward the Anglo Japanese Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
California
Great Central Plain
Sam
Mitchell
New Zealand
New
Overcrowding at Auckland Theatre Led to Conviction
The City Council renewed action against the Northern Boxing Association for overcrowding His Majesty's Theatre on July 13. Defendants, as occupiers, were found guilty after evidence showed non employees in dress circle passages and excess entry beyond the 1528 license. A fine of £5 was imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Northern Boxing Association
His Majesty's Theatre
Kettle
S.M
Betting and Bribery Rumors in Masterton Notes
A Taihape resident reports to a Masterton contact that the New Zealand Rugby Union is unaware of local betting on Taihape football matches. The Wairarapa Ape notes betting is phenomenal with many players urged to lose games and a staff member was asked what payment would be required to run a match.
Butchers' Award Case In Palmerston North
A nineteen year old English arrival in Palmerston North found work at 20s a week after Salvation Army intervention. The Arbitration Court award requires 50s for a green hand, leaving the youth, an ironworker by trade, without the promised outfit as the employer cannot afford 30s a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
England
Palmerston
Salvation Amy
Canada’s Arbitration Act Aims to Prevent Industrial Strikes
The Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, modeled after New Zealand, began March 22, 1907, and within a year halted or ended strikes in thirty cases, mostly in public utilities. It relies on three member boards, with workers and employers selecting one member each, to inform public opinion and deter disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fead
New Zealand
Canada
Industrial Disputes Investigation Act
Railways Cor
States
Dominion
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For Persistent Coughs
Winter coughs that last into spring and summer signal throat or lung trouble. Common cough medicines soothe but do not heal, risking a second attack. Chamberlains Cough Remedy soothes irritation and heals affected parts, reducing future danger. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Drug Company
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Cure
Testimonial claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder troubles. Mrs Lockhard of Ashburton describes relief from backache dizziness and headaches after six years of suffering. Ad urges readers to treat kidney issues promptly and buy from Foster-McClellan Co. or local chemists at prescribed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Doan
Dean
Ashburton Drug Company
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Unclear OCR Item on Abbey Distributions and Returns
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Abbey distributions and unreturned items. Details are unreadable, with no clear entities, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
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Royal Mail
London
Monte Video
Teneriffe
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Turakina
Paparoa
Kuapehu
Rimutaka
Papsaul
Roy
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Toms
Athenia
Arawa
Delphic
Rio de Daniero
Nicolleros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
EST Colonial Company
Marina
Islington
Slington
Turnip
Nicoll Bros
Robinson
Government
Surang c
Department
Tas
Sterling
Undertakers
Telephone
Colmar
H.M. Wail
Ballantynes
Paris
Ballanty
the Drapers
Christchurch
United States
Lendedi
Russia
Bolton
A. Hamilton
Dominion Museum
Taihape
Hiraka Te Ronga
London Daily News
Port Chalmers
Thorty
Maori “Iron Works
Burns
Johnson
Kicscinsko
Australia
Melbourne
Enother
Ruakaturi
Ehred
Hawke's Bay Herald
Dr Purdy
Purdy
Fies
Henry
Hereford Street
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Ageea Market
Ashburton
Wai-Rongoa
Goker’s Hotel
Harry Thompson, Roprieto
Waltham
Greenwich
Jones and Scot Is Watchmakers and Jewellers
High Stract
Abbey
Shakespeare
Kulletns
Tancred Street
Building Society
Petone
Berth & CO. Ltd
Forsidh
Chapman
Davis
Ihouse
Burnett Street
Butchers' Award
BO Abbey
Ashi Fhrton
H. ©. Barrett’s
Amporter
Leeds
Res Glover
Allyre, Timothy
Trefoil
Gocksfoot
Hurst
Tibet
Srapers, Ashi
Termes
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