Nationalized dentistry proposed to raise public health
Dr Purdy argues for State provided dentists and school hygiene to bolster wellbeing in New Zealand. He urges dental dispensaries in major centers and free, subsidised dental care, linking child welfare with broader social policy. An associated Morrocco post incident shows cautious officials and hints Scotsmen share a noted frugality.
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New Zealand
Children’s Hospital
Toney Lo
Purdy
Auckland Dental Association
Morocco
Ashburton News Briefs Cover Weather, Courts and Society
Captain Edwin reports Westerly gales and a falling barometer as Ashburton plans Dominion Day observances. A brisk open air County Brass Band show drew crowds in the Domain. Injured rider David Fechney shows steady recovery at Oakhurst Hospital after a horse kick. A first offender was fined for drunkenness in East Street. A brood mare suffered a deep wound from a bull near Netherby needing veterinary care. Dominion Day activities include flags and medals for children. Chertsey Social Club held a mock parliamentary election with the Opposition triumphing. Feilding fund for Canterbury farmers stands at thirty-eight guineas. Timaru school anniversaries moved to Friday. First foal appears on Alfard Voregt road. Four Blenheim residents declared bankrupt. Victoria’s consumption death rate declines. Rangitata glacier movement appears minimal. Methven Saleyards annual meeting set. Domain weather records show three degrees of fresh wind with strong vegetation growth. Ashburton Orchestral Society appoints Mr Bunz as conductor. Northern Main Trunk line may miss Christmas finish with services transitioning to a Wellington Auckland train from November 1. Mount Somers School Committee seeks central site near railway. Board of Education to inspect. Local concern over Sunday drinking prompts discussion at Magistrate’s Court. Fire Board objects to borrowing limits in Fire Brigades Act Amendment Bill. South Canterbury Dairy Company tour notes a small local population near four farms. Windsor Magazine August issue arrives via Ward Lock Co with stories by Parker and others.
Well Managed Farm Show Shows Contrasting Practices
An observer compares a neglected farm with a well kept holding, noting slip shod methods, poor paddock results, and run down yards versus tidy stables, orderly yards, clean water, and well maintained fences. The well managed farm demonstrates orderly labor, efficient equipment, and productive livestock.
Accidents and Fatalities Reported Across Cities
Reports from Dunedin Christchurch and Wellington detail multiple fatalities and injuries. A 70 year old man David Reid was found dead at Ocean Beach possibly by self harm. A 74 year old miner William Cardwell was found dead on a Weiport road after heart trouble. Jane Kennedy alias Mary Kennedy alias Lillian McLean was found drowned in Avon river with coroner’s inquiry. An infant Chas Arthur Berrows died from burns. A Maori boat swain Nelson suffered rib fractures after a fall. Sailor W A Brown of HMS Encounter lost an eye from a soda bottle shard and surgery followed.
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Dunedin
David Reid
Ocean
Lawyer’s Head
William Cardwell
Weiport
Christchurch
W. A. Brown
H.M.S. Encounter
Wellington Hospital
Nelson
Brown
Woman burned to death in Pleasant Point house fire
At Pleasant Point, the wife of F Medlicott, 40, died after kerosene lighting flash burned her clothes. The husband found her body in the passage. an inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
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Timaru
Pleasant Point
F. Medlicott
Elizabeth Medlicott
Fire at Fairlie destroys wooden shops and post office
A Sunday morning blaze in Fairlie wiped out eight shops and a temporary post and telegraph office after no extinguishing apparatus was available. The block, owned by H. Fraser, housed Sutherlands and Phillips butchers, Fraser the auctioneer, Mrs Watta general store, and Parkes draper. An adjacent Bank of New Zealand building suffered damage. Insured stock totals £600 with £250 on Parkes jewellery. Contents of the post office were saved. Incendiarism suspected.
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Timaru
Fairlie
H. Fraser
Sutherlands and Phillips
Watta
Parkes
Bank of New Zealand
Jones and Son
Christchurch
English cricket averages list strong batting and bowling leaders
London report shows P R Johnson leading batting at 75.37, Bosanquet 54.05, Fry 52.65, Forster 48.04, Hayward 45.82, Warner 45.55, Transistinhti 45.59, Tyldesley 43.97, Jessop 41.88. Philadelphian King tops bowling with 87 wickets at 11.03 runs. Haigh 103. Hirst 174. Tarrant 159 at 16.68. Marshall 56 at 18.83.
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London
P. R. Johnson
Bosanquet
Fry
H. Forster
Hayward
Warner
Transitsinhti
Tyldesle
Jessop
Marshall
Tarrant
Cuffe
Poidevin
King
Philadelphian
Haigh
Hirst
Yor Children's Hacking Cough Cure Priced At 6d 2s 8d
An advertisement touts a night cough remedy for children from Yor's Woods brand, labeled as a great pepper tincture cure priced at 6 pence and 2 shillings 8 pence. The listing emphasizes effectiveness and affordability for parents seeking relief for nighttime coughing.
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Ree
East Street
Iiss Hill
Qilzehe
Tupmer
Dorapers
Ashburton
John Orr
Ane
John Orr & Co
Farmers’ Co.op
Ashberton
West Street
I. Ferriman
Wakanui
F. Ferriman
Ealing
McClure
LS. Netlog
Burnett St
Just R
Ehey
Nmme
W. J. Moore
Somerset Buildings
Climara
Simmons’ Tea Lounge
Tancred Street
Mrs Simmons
Frank Curtis
F.p.0.c
Opt. D
Philadelphia
Optician
Enot Street
Ashburross
Fruiterer
Burnett Street
Percy
Lee
the Arcade
T. Wilson
H. Gresham
Cameron Strait
Wasi
Stereoscope
VITE
A. T. H. Williams
Somerset Hotel
East and Burnett Streets
R T. M. Morrissey
Cps
Fowke
Reid & Gray
R.D Johnston
Ant Rule
Butcher
MA. LL. A
NEW Mail and Guardian
S Tandses
Dempster
Methven
Sutton
Carter
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
Strange
Stephenson
Pe Prareak “Company
Playfair Company
TWA
Manchester Bros
Calmon
Hepworth, Ross and GO
Hereford Street
Farmers’ Meat Supply Coy
Pate T. Barber
Seta
Pfunge
Allenton
Claude Arthur
Harry ¥Unge
Jane Annunge
Lestburton
Turkey
Constantinople
Austria
Lowell
Bigkow
Danny
Salt River
Arizona
United States Board of Reclamation
Charles Whibley
Blackwood’s
Chicago
Lake Shore
Whibley
Macaulay
von Ranke
London Bridge
St. Paul's
New
Dominion
Wellington
Edwin
County Brass
Chertsey
Rangiora
Presbyterian Church
G. B. Inglis
David Fechney
Oakhurst Hospital
H. Davis
McEl Hinney
Netherby
Chertsey Social Club
Feilding Fund
Canterbury
Press Association
Tew
Mr Smith
Blenheim
Victoria
Methven Saleyards Company
Domain
Ashburton Orchestral Society
Bunz
Benno Schorek
Bunn
Savage Club
Auckland
The
Mount Somers
Board of Education
Messrs Buddo and
Adams
Davis
Fouhy
Dunedin Fire Board
South Canterbury Dairy Company
Messrs
Charles G. D. Roberts
Holt
Agriculture
Per Press Association
H. W. Bishop
Chas
Arthur ‘Berrows
Broadfields
Crooke
Lyttelton
Per Prass Association
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