Call for a subway crossing at Cameron Street to ease crossings
A letter urges railway authorities and the Borough Council to construct a subway crossing at Cameron Street to replace dangerous surface crossings. The writer cites women and children’s safety, opposition to climbing a bridge, and proximity to the Post Office and Domain. A six by seven foot subway is proposed with contractor estimates sought.
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Cameron-street
Havelock Street
Liam
G. W. Andrews
Grievances Against the Railway Department in Ashburton
An Ashburton merchant complains to the public about perceived bias and inefficiency by the Railway Department. He cites delays at the parcels office, blocked crossings, and long round trips for shipments. He questions charges on parcels from Christchurch and alleges unfair treatment of Ashburton merchants.
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Ashburton
Railway Department
Christchurch
Havelock
Tinwald
Digby’s Bridge
Jie
Labour market in quiescent Christchurch report
Press Association reports Christchurch Labour Bureau officer W H Hagger says the labour market is quiet with few unemployment signs and little demand for workers. He notes July unemployment was weather related and expects spring to see men return to prior jobs.
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Christchurch
W. H. Hagger
Department of the Labour Bure
Hagger
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Labourers Union Meets
At the annual meeting of the Can terbury Agricultural and Pastoral Labourers Industrial Union a special meeting was decided to be called to consider financial arrangements with a view to taking a case before the Conciliation Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Labourers’ Industrial Union
Conciliation Council
Grain Market Report for Week Ending September 3, 1908
The report shows wheat easier with little miller demand and only a sale of Hunters at 2d on trucks. Quoted: Fuscan and Pearl 4s 3d to 4s 4d, Hunters 4s 2d. Oats market soft. Gartons tops at 9d f.o.b., with country truck equivalent of 23d for the month. Prices listed for Gartons and B-grade, Danish oats.
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Gartons
Timaru Grain Market Shows Quiet Wheat Trade
The Timaru wheat market remains very quiet with no sales and millers well stocked. Oats soften from buyers with limited shipments and ample grain to cover commitments. Large quantities shipped include 35 000 sacks Kumara 22 000 Otaki and 7000 Devon with clover ryegrass turnip seeds prices rising, potatoes steady at 3 2s 6d f o b.
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Timaru
Kumara
Otaki
Devon
F.o.b
England
Wheat supplies and farmers union meeting notes from London
London September 2 Wheat American visible supply 18 672 000 bushels. Farm Workers' Union officers elected at bourers Duton and Christchurch branches represented. Motion to reconvene to push finance reorganization before the Conciliation Council. Letter from North Canterbury Farmers' Union secretary about Labour Day holiday denied. farmers grant holidays when circumstances permit. Special meeting discussed threshing mill owners conference on working conditions. matter stood over.
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W. F. Hales
E. ‘Howard
EB. Kennedy
FF. Ells
Post Office Chief Clerk Dies In Sudden Street Collapse
Gisborne September 2 Mr W D Livick chief clerk in the local Post Office died suddenly this evening. He lurched and fell on the sidewalk while watching the Salvation Army. death followed. He was said to suffer heart disease. Deceased was fifty four, came from the Thames in March last year and joined the Civil Service in the early sixties. He leaves a wife and two grown children.
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Gisborne
W.2d. Livick
Salvation Army
Thames
Civil Service
Hoe
Warner’s Safe Cure advertised for kidney and related disorders
A testimonial letter from Oliver Williams describes severe back pains and irregular urine improving after one bottle of Warner’s Safe Cure. The notice promotes Warner and Co.’s pamphlets and claims the remedy treats rheumatism, backache, sciatica, and various liver and kidney disorders, with both original and decentrated forms available through chemists and stores.
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Warnoet
Oliver Williams
Victorian Street
Sebastopol
Ballardt
Vic
H. Hi, Warner and Co., Ltd
Melbourne
Warner
Local Meat Market Prices Announced in Sincere Thanks
A butcher thanks customers for past support and urges continued patronage. He lists prices for prime mutton and beef cuts, noting discounts for cash and promising top quality. Small goods are highlighted as a specialty from a trusted maker.
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Neal
Ifr
T. Barher
Globet delivery and express firms announce new general agents
The Globe Delivery Company of New Zealand Limited announces E. H. Tate and 12 fH Matheson as new agents for baggage express and customs services. Furniture reno Dundas St Christchurch NZ.
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THE
Globe Delivery Company OF New Zealand, Limited
E. H. Tate
Matheson
Aggage
Customs and Shipsa Furniture Reno Dundas SI
Christchurch
N.Z
Local Notice Promotes Honest Value in Suit Trade
Fragmentary text shows a shop advertising trustworthy suiting and style guidance. It claims long experience in the trade and invites customers to visit for honest value as the business expands. The readable fragments emphasize customer trust and quality tailoring.
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Ashburton
Court unfolds manslaughter case in tramway fatality
In Auckland on September 3 the Supreme Court heard a further sequel to the Onehunga tramway death of June 10 that killed Mr. Anna Horsnell of Christchurch. Motorman Charles Henry Hally and conductor Herbert Birkett appeared in the dock facing a charge of manslaughter.
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Auckland
Onehunga
Anna Horsnell
Christaburch
Supreme Court
Charles Henry Hally
Herbert Birkett
V.V.s G.B.D.s and Others Loewe and Coe RB Barling Sale
A fragmented note lists various entities including V.V. s G.B.D. s Loewe and Coe RB Barlings and the Comoy brands.
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V.V
G.B.D
ZL. and Co
Loewe and Coe
Barlings
Mr Hogg Seeks Land Reform Support at Public Meeting
Mr Hogg addressed a large public meeting on land and currency reform and received a sympathetic hearing. A motion was carried unanimously to thank him for defending democracy at personal sacrifice, praising his public spirit.
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Christchurch
Hogg
Hoge
Bee BLUESTONE-Mac cleshield's Finest Quality Sulphate of Copper
Bee Bluestone Mac cleshield offers finest quality copper sulphate product with pricing details and procurement options for industrial use.
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Maccleshield
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Colombo Street
Christ: Church
H. F. Stevens
Rps New Zealand Shipping Company
London
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Post Ateapticyoelall
Clayton
Stennett
Paparoa
Bruapship
Kemutaka
Jerakina
Tongariro
Kailoua
Baca
Aaka
Welng
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Corinth
Arawa
Athonia
Tona
Gyay
Tate
Wellington
Wallington
Niv
Doc Wellington
Tain
Screw
tAlso
Rio de Joniers
Nicoll. Bros
Weew- Zealand Insurance. Company, Ltd
Colonial
Company
Nigoll
Islington
Islinngton
Turnip
Slington
Bington Potato
Nicoll Bros
Robinson's
Nsurance
FACT
Rie
Tos Department
Fem
Sver
Sterling
Jones Anb ‘Sons
High Street
Chribtorurce
Cambrig
J. Ballantyne & CO
the Drapers
Henry Patents
Hughes
Hereford Street
Canterbury Co-Operative Egg, Poultry, and Produce Company
LID
C. RB. Wilson and Co
Tuam Street
Wilson
Dominion
P.O
Chanticleer
A. and P. Food Co
Southlend Frozen Meat Co
Allike
Timothy and Trefoil
Telephone
Somerset Hotel
Abencreg
J. Newman
Ronmongers
Basningham & Co., Ltd
George Streel
Dunedin
Knox Church
Manchester Bros
Thomas Ygund
Ulster
Coil
MENT
Per Press Association
Timaru Grain’ Market
the American Wheat Supply
Farm Workers’ Union
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Labourers
Duton
Agcidents
D&aths
ALT Coal
Kaitangata
Letvier
Alford Forest
Owl Mills
Sharplin &Co., ‘Lr
Staveley
Boot Warehouse
HALE
East Street
conPiers
Venience OF
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W.B
P.D
Essenti
Ladies
Chapman & Davis
Burnett Street
Ashetryon
Rule
Butcher
A. Pollock
McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors
MR Hogg
Smiths
Fletcher Bros
Lielenn
Styles
Desans
T. A
Baik ‘Ding’ Society
Anton WD Street
New Zealand
Westport
Stockton State
Kaitangata Mount
Somers
Newcastle Pelaw-Main
East Gretas&berdare Hepburn
Joshua Tucker
West Street
Mee
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