Heller’s Mahatma Entertainment correspondence explained
George Elliott of Hampstead writes to defend his Oddfellows Hall cabinet coat swap during Mr Heller’s show. He states he was blindfolded and switched coats without mesmerism, revealing no hidden influence, and affirms his full consciousness throughout the act. September 1 1909.
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Guardian
Heller
Mr Heller
Heffer
George Elliott
Church Street
Hampstead
Severe Earthquake Shocks Rome During September 1 Report
A ten second tremor struck Rome causing items to fall and alarm among residents. Updates cover Sir William Macgregor's slow progress toward Queensland and notes on burglaries, land tax debates, and royal show happenings in Melbourne.
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Rome
William Macgregor
London
Queensland
Mock marriage case links telegram to nurse in hospital
Gisborne September 1. In Wellington a telegram to Elsie Linder green shown in court identifies her as Nurse Esta Rose Seddon Ward Wellington Hospital. Counsel said she left hospital May 27 and Alsie Rose is her maiden name.
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Per Prege Association
Gisborne
Wellington
Elsie Lindergreen
Esta Rose
Seddon
Wellington Hospital
Alsie Rose
A New Hebrides Complaint Draws British Grievances
A Sydney dispatch to the Times cites British dissatisfaction in the New Hebrides. The British Resident is accused of avoiding action that might upset Australian settlers and traders while resisting regulation changes. The Malekula mission notes progress against heathen customs and reduced native alcohol sales, though total suppression remains elusive with some whites still supplying single drinks.
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London
The
Times
Sydney
New Hebrides
Malekula
Life-belts Found on West Coast Beach Near Cape Maria
The Mangonui postmaster reports Mr F Wagner of Pukenti finding twenty five life-belts on the west coast beach about twenty miles south of Cape Maria. Belts are blue and white striped, likely ashore today amid a strong north east to north west gale. Wagner searches toward Cape Maria. instructions sent to Pukenui for 7 p.m. use.
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Wellington
the Post and Telegraph Department
Mangonui
F. Wagner
Pukenti
Cape Maria
Addington stock market report in wet Christchurch day
At Addington market in Christchurch on September 1 poor attendance and smaller stock due to rain. Fat cattle and store cattle were dull. fat sheep improved early but fell back. hoggets and lambs saw modest gains. pigs held steady with varied prices across categories.
Dunedin Stock Market Report Shows Decline in Prices
At Burnside on September 1 a yarding of 278 cattle featured prime heifers and medium stock with prices down about 10s per head except heavy bullocks. bullocks sold 10 to 11 10s up to 12 75 6d. Sheep yarding reached 3435 with 200 hoggets selling cheaply as exporters paused and butchers held stocks. best wethers 8s 6d to 16s 9d, medium 9s to 12s, inferior 10s 6d to 11s. Pigs numbered 120 with many suckers and porkers selling from 21s to 57s and heavy hogs to 60s.
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Addington
Dunedin
Porkers
Baronets
Dunedin Grain Market Report
In Dunedin the grain market is dull with modest demand for prime Velvet wheat. Quotations show prime milling at 6d, medium at 4s 4d to 4s 6d, and fowl wheat around 1s 6d to 1s 9d. Oats stocks are low but shipments meet demand. seed lots sell 1s 10d to 1s 2d, prime milling 1s 7d to 1s 9d, and hast feet at 1s 4d to 1s 7d.
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Dunedin
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promotion
An advertisement urges workers to maintain health and links kidney weakness to various ailments. It cites testimonials from F W Griffen of Avonside Christchurch and later Mrs Griffen praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, selling at 3s per bottle or 16s 6d for six, via Foster McClellan Sydney.
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Templar Street
Avonside
Christchurch
Doan
Dean
Foster McClellan
Pitt Street
Sydney
Gadd Notices Cough Remedy Sainted by Local Shopkeeper
Mre R Gadd of 807 Madras Street North Christchurch NZ endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the foremost cough medicine in the district. She sells it widely and recommends it to others with strong confidence. For sale by chemists and storekeepers. Also best Peppermint Cure for children's hacking cough at night.
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R. Gadd
Madras Street
Christchurch
N.Z
Don Hannibal Scratched From Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps
Don Hannibal has been scratched from both the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps, affecting the field and race dynamics for the weekend meetings.
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Sydney
Don Hannibal
Influenza Cure Ends in Questionable Claim
A brief note discusses taking Weed's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza. The text questions its effectiveness and references the phrases Never Foils and qd and Ws ls.
August Weather Report From Romain Domain Station
The August 1908 observations at the Domain weather station report barometer high 30.48 inches on the 11th and low 28.99 on the 6th, maximum thermometer 67 on the 24th, minimum 43 on the 19th, and frost on 24 nights up to 16 degrees. Rain total 1 inch 36 points across seven days, snow on the 18th, and mild compared with 1907.
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Domain
John Readhead
Unemployment improving says New Zealand Labour Minister
Minister of Labour J A Millar told a New Zealand Times reporter that unemployment is rapidly mending as Labour Department reports from branches nationwide show the market returning to normal. He dismissed a crisis claim and cited urban concentration of job seekers as a temporary factor with a favorable spring outlook.
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J. A. Millar
Labour
Millar
New Zealand Times
Labour Department
Police Commission Reviews Auckland Force Conduct
The Police Commission hears Sergeant Treanor praise for Mr Dinnie as capable, while Chief Detective Margack argues many officers lack a fifth standard certificate and defends actions against discharged prisoners. Sub-inspector Hendry describes recent drunkenness and lax discipline among junior staff, with some dismissed for drunkenness and others given chances.
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Auckland
Hendry
Mr Bishop
Bishop
Dinnie
Police
Acquitted of Manslaughter in Auckland Ship Sinking
In the Auckland Magistrate Court Thus Bowd was cleared of manslaughter for the 1909 scow Filtra sinking off Waiheke. The nautical inquiry found the boat overloaded. Bowd, master of the scow, faced homicide charges but was acquitted as no jury could convict on homicide. The court ruled only an error of judgment was possible.
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Auckland
Bowd
Frederick Clarke
Waiheke
Clarke
Dowd
Local suit firm touts £2 savings and guarantees
The advertorial promotes George Davies, Suit Specialist, Arcade Ashburton, claiming high quality bespoke suits at about £2 less than standard charges. It highlights written guarantees for customer satisfaction or refunds and notes Davies’ direct sourcing, own warehouse, large cash-only branches, and skilled cutters. Readers urged to order new spring tweed suits.
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Faye
George Davies
Ashburton
Davies
New Zealand
Earch Centre
Daric
Delsiers
Wages and Production Comment by Auckland Leader
Mr Charles Rhodes, vice-president of the Auckland Employers Association and Waihi Gold Mining Co director, warned at the annual meeting that wage rises raise production costs and could affect export competitiveness as prices are set by external standards. He urged workers to consider broader community impacts and noted the persistence of higher living costs. The piece closes with an unrelated poetic ad for Woods Peppermint Cure.
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Auckland
Charles Rhodes
Auckland Employers’ Association
Waihi Gold Mining Company
Dominion
Rhodes
Permanent Cure Promised for Piles by Dr Fellows Cones
An advertisement claims permanent cure for piles through Dr Fellows Pile Cones a painless method avoiding knife cautery or injections. It notes 18 years of use by the doctor and suggests adding Dr Fellows Ant Constipation Tablets for constipation relief. Prices listed 35 6d for cones and 26 6d for tablets, available from chemists or direct from the advertiser.
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Fellows
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