Fire at Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd devastates shops
A blaze swept through the Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd causing extensive damage. Firefighters confined flames to the store room, saving the main building. Indispensable goods and furniture were destroyed while other departments suffered smoke and water damage. Dozens of onlookers witnessed flames and explosions from oils as survivors counted the losses.
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Percy Blwet
Hel
Laren
Tousen
Humes
Ravi
Althouseh
Printing credit line for Wellington Times office note
Printed for J. J. s Brownhill and Sone at the Wellington Times Office Percy Strein Wellington by J. D Brownhill Warnest Wellington.
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J. J. S Brownhill & Sone
Wellington Times
Percy Strein
Wellington
J.D Brownhill
Warnest
Petrol Industry Profits Not Excessive in Australia Report
Two members of the Commission in Australia report that profits in the petrol industry are not excessive. They note a considerable levy per gallon but say government regulation to curb charges would not be recommended. The consumer bears most of the price due to government and distribution charges, with petrol costs higher than production in the country.
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Pritite Ln
Austria
Oil Companieyn Australia
Qin
Trams In Collision Kill Schoolmaster In Sydney
Sydney tram collision near the university left James Baxendale 48 master of English at Port Street High School dead soon after admission to hospital. Six others injured include Henry Wootten 73 Alfred Pereeche 48 Dorothy Nelson 40 David Dudgeon 21 and A Molesworth 63. Front of tram damaged and shards fell on passengers. drivers unharmed. About 180 passengers were aboard both cars.
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Sydney
Sydney University
James Baxendale
Eielish
Port Street High School
Henry Wootten
Alfred Per Eehge
Tt. W. Sampson
Dorothy Nelson
David Dudgeon
Ind A. Molesworth
Wheat bounty payments stir criticism despite large distribution
Disbursement of 700 800 pounds as a fireline bounty of 8d per acre for wheat last year has prompted mixed reactions. Some Wheat growers' representatives condemn the government’s treatment and question the results expected from this public fund allocation.
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Sydney
Iive
Industrial wage inquiry eyed for home visits
Sydney reports industrial bodies may urge the Industrial Commission to visit workers at home to assess living conditions behind wage claims. The plan, though unusual, would aim to better judge the necessity of a basic wage by observing workers at their residences and travel burdens.
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Sydney
The
Industrial Commission
Trix
Uide
Wellington Ambulance Station Decision Expected Saturday
New Health Minister Fitzsimmons may approve a central Wellington ambulance station on the ground beside the Court House. George Wilton presses Wellington claims as Dr Colvin and officials prepare to meet the minister, who will inspect the site on Saturday morning and decide.
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Thif
Fitzsimmons
Wellington
Nxt
Wilton
Colvin
Alsthough
Justice Department
Ind
Court House
Wonvey
Muragha Street
Powar
Luniowt
Weather Forecast With Scattered Showers Across Regions
Forecast calls for further scattered showers in the northwest quarters of Stite and verasing plouits with scattered sky and thunderstorms in the southeast. Cooler conditions in southern districts though it remains warm and sultry elsewhere. Winds shift from northeast to southeast.
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Stite
Vast Fire Threat Spoiled by Quick Response at Wellington
Upper floor rooms endured raging heat from a blaze behind a brick wall as ventilation openings and roof vents funneled the flame toward the rear. Firefighters saved the building, with furniture damaged and windows shattered by heat, while a ladder aided safety for Mr Polly and others in the front rooms.
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Joe Brigade
Wellington
Polly
Japanese Whaling Fleet Returns from Australian Waters
A Japanese whaling expedition ended a two month Australian stay with about a hundred whales killed. The ship held three thousand tons of oil valued at over £4,000, and the crew planned to take the oil to Japan. A commentator urged Australians to seize what they believe belongs to them.
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Sydney
Japan
Wea
Aua
Stock Market Roundup at Homebush Sales Day Unchanged
At Homebush today 2780 cattle yarded with prices steady. Bulls £4 to £10 10s, cows £3 in calf rates, best beef 92/-, quality cows 25/-, mediums 22/-, inferior 20/-, and 60,000 sheep penned with good quality wethers steady. Wethers 10/- to 24/-, ewes £0 10s to £0 18s, lambs 10/- to 22/-.
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Sydney
Homebush
Commercial Produce Prices Summary
Prices listed for various produce items with units and ranges. Items include onions maize millet cheese honey and other staples with price per unit or per case, showing regional variations and date fragments.
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Syaney
Rmuraday
Rotsloes
Emes
Empire defence vision for Sydney base in London address
Former Bombay governor Thurddas Lord Loyd urged Australians to consider Sydney as the hub for an empire air force base. He argued Australia’s location, defense needs, and suitable airfields make it ideal for a central imperial air defense force, noting Australia could lead a modern defense network.
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Sydney
Thurddas
Loyd
Bombay
London
Avtralin
Ulric
Australia
Ileh
Ateiu Jia
Aly
Ant Ha
Sudden death at Warwick railway station signal box
A railway worker, William Saloway aged 0, collapsed and died suddenly in the signal box at Warwick Farr railway station yesterday. The death was discovered after an alarm was raised following a rain delay while a train awaited the signal. The mishap did not affect the signal placement.
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Sydneyeauraie
Willian Saloway
Warwick Farr
Stitched Moroccains Offer New Colour Range
Stitched Moroccains present a delightful new range of colours including Browns Blues Fawns Navys and white. Eight yard price. Accessories include buttons and buckles in novel designs of all shapes sizes and colours. Youll be delighted when you see them.
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Saxe
Royal
Reseda
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