Notes of travel on the Allan liner to Canada and beyond
Letters from Mr I E Burton to Mr Angus Horsey describe a voyage from Montreal down the St Lawrence to Québec Rimouski and the Atlantic passage to Liverpool. The writer critiques Canadian Pacific railway policy and railway labour, comments on trains, prices and service, spots Canadian towns and farms, and records impressions of Toronto Niagara Falls Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg and Montreal. The tone mixes travel observation with social and political reflections.
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I. E. Burton
Angus Horsey
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Fort William
Lake Superior
Québec
Canada
Abraham
Wolfe
Montcalm
Gibraltar
Chateau Fratenac
Quebec
Falls of
Montmorency
Niagara
Rimouski
Lawrence Gulf
Liverpool
Labrador
Greenland
Police Commission Hearings Reveal Recruitment Flaws and Pressure for Pay
Auckland August 31 Public hearing cites growing political influence in policing and lax recruitment. Mr Poole argues for higher pay to attract fit officers, cites cases in Coromandel and Mercury Bay, and notes intimidation by liquor traffic. He urges targeted recruiting in urban centers and special groups to boost discipline and efficiency.
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Mr Bishop
Poole
Mr Poole
Mr Dinnie
Dinnie
Mr Dianie
Auckland
Oes
J. Callen
Parti
Police Commission
G.H. Pasle
M.Y
Welington
Donovan
Coromandel
Dunn
Mercury Bay
Kettle
Salis
Nolting
Thada
Stueld
Bishop
New Zealand
North and South Farming Talk by Ashburton Ex-Resident
A former Ashburton resident, five years in the Wanganui district, visits Clinton in Southern Otago. He reports unusually wet weather, sees abundant grass, strong crops, and good dairy outlook. He notes unemployment but expects milking season to absorb surplus labour and cites high North Island land prices as reason for selling. He bought at Clinton for £5 an acre and observes land values hardening in Ashburton.
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London
New Zealand
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cloyd
Massey-Harris Company
Canadian Pacific Company
Wihnipeg
Rockies
England
Ottawa
Vancouver
Cross
British Columbia
British North America
Banff
Rocky Mountains
Ilx
Calgary
Edmondton
Great Western Plains
Australia
Hou
Canterbury Plains
Christchurch
Ashlurton
Wanganui
Clinton
Otago
North Island
Ashburton
Jaberamen Jahira
Deakin Promises Australian Character for New Squadron
Mr Deakin replies to criticisms stating the new squadron will be thoroughly Australian in character during a Melbourne address in August.
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Per Presa Association
Melbourne
Deakin
Merit overcomes prejudice in suit savings campaign
A local firm, George Davies Suit Specialist, proves to readers that high class bespoke suits can cost about £2 less than ordinary charges. The firm offers a twofold guarantee and claims extensive facilities, direct buying, and cash-only branches to deliver genuine savings and tailored comfort.
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Ead
George Davies
Arcade
Ashburton
Davies
New Zealand
Fou SeCuyo
Emeigter
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