Editorial dispute over No-license stance and definitions
A reader letter to the editor argues the No-license position is not dictatorial or coercive and challenges the opposing critic to define terms like uncharitable. The writer urges presenting facts from Ashburton's 1902 and 1904 liquor convictions to justify policy and calls for truth from the License party to let the people decide.
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Middle Rail
Nalicense
Ore
Ashburton
Empire
Paul
Wade
Bertie Crayon
Seventh Day Adventists Convicted for Sunday Farm Work
Cambridge October 20 at the Magistrate Court several Seventh Day Adventists were convicted and fined 5s and lg 8d for working on a farm on Sunday. The Magistrate advised the defendants not to work in view of a road or other public place.
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Cambridge
Death at Ninety Nine in Auckland
Auckland aged ninety nine Mrs Elizabeth Inox died this morning. Her will is reported to benefit most Auckland charitable institutions.
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Elizabeth Inox
Ibig
Dredgers Arrive to Cut Piako Swamp Canals
Thames reports dredgers have arrived to cut canals on the Hauraki Plains or Piako Swamp and will be fitted up immediately to begin the project.
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Hauraki Plains
Piako
Arbitration Court Awards Compensation in Coal Disaster Case
In Auckland on October 20 the Arbitration Court awarded Elen Fergusson £200 in compensation for her son's death while employed by Union Collieries Company.
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Arbitration
Elen Fergusson
Union Collieries Company
Importation of Fish to Be Sent Home
Mrs L F Ayson Chief Inspector of Fisheries will be sent home by the Athenic on November 5 to bring out one million Atlantic salmon ova and other English fish such as herring and haddock deemed able to withstand the voyage.
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Wellington
L. F. Ayson
Athenic
Wallabies Versus Monmouth Abandoned in Flooded Ground
Football match in London on October 19 was abandoned after Pontypool ground flooded forcing cancellation of Wallabies versus Monmouth.
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Monmouth
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Fire destroys eight room house at Alicetown Lower Hutt
An eight-room two storey house owned by Timothy Coffey was destroyed by fire early today at Alicetown Lower Hutt. The occupants escaped with difficulty. The building and furniture were insured for £500, but losses exceed that sum.
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Alicetown
Lower Hutt
Timothy Coffey
The Genuine Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract
A Victorian court backed the Genuine Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract as a safe reliable treatment. The warning cites deaths and injuries from inferior extracts and urges insistence on the genuine product verified by experts over 35 years.
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Supreme Court of Victoria
Premier and Lady Ward Visit Feilding Meeting
The Premier Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward arrived in Feilding October 20 to a civic welcome. A business deputation urged restoring Justice witnesses for Customs declarations, and the Chamber of Commerce pressed for better rail facilities to move fat sheep. Ward pledged consideration. he noted increased rolling stock and night trains to aid stock handling. A proposal to extend the Foxton-Sandon train to Feilding was discussed, with Ward stating government opposition to private lines but willingness to consider local bodies’ options.
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Wellington candidate warns of financial crisis in New Zealand
Mr George Winder, a Wellington candidate and Ward Government supporter, warned at his meeting that New Zealand faces an unprecedented political crisis with a threatening money market. He urged curbing extraneous expenditure and suggested the government may set early elections to dodge bad news on London loan flotations in December.
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Ward Defends Government Amid Money Market Criticism
Sir Joseph Ward rebutted Wellington financier George Winder’s critique of the money market. He argued New Zealand’s finances were sound with loans secured and elections timed to avoid conflicts with major shows. Ward predicted December relief as butter and wool output boosts repayment to banks, noting lenders had not raised rates for settlers.
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Missionary Society Reports Highlight Conference Work
Nelson October 20 reports from Rev John Table Dr North Mrs De Cartaret and Miss Beckingsale and Gaisford on mission fields. A large conversazione followed with Rev Alfred North presiding and addresses on finances. Last year revenue £2060 with £196 credit. £500 memorial announced for a departed daughter.
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Teachers' Superannuation Board Meets in Public Service
The new Superannuation Board under the Public Service Classification and Superannuation Amendment Act met with Mr Hoghen presiding. Retiring allowances were granted for age and medical unfitness, and for widows and children of deceased teachers. Refunds were issued to twenty eight contributors, fifty eight joined since July, forty left, and total membership reached 2032 at the end of September.
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Australian trade with China shifts through Hong Kong
Australian exports to China fell by £27377 last year while Chinese exports to Australia rose by £19219. The imbalance mainly reflects transship via Hong Kong rather than true demand. The note ends with an unrelated product plug for KEEN'S OXFORD BLUE cleansing.
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Australia
Hongkong
Percy’s Opens New Smoking Tobacco Range
PooxE Smoking Mixture Abdulla Cigarettes and Edeworth Smoking Tobacco debut at Percy’s shop with a fresh display and introductory offers for customers seeking new blends.
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