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9:40PM, 28 March 2025 AJRobinson edited COMMERCIAL.

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Mahakipawa

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Olcarito

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Mahakipawa

9:24PM, 28 March 2025 Daza edited A BUSY NEWS ROOM

produce it An item might

produce it. An item might

it Ntfw there are sub- •

it Now there are sub- •

8:37PM, 28 March 2025 suzijin edited WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 186Unknown

40th Eegt. under the command of Colonel

40th Regt. under the command of Colonel

to the defender* of the Orakau pa. ; we believe

to the defenders of the Orakau pa ; we believe

belvue; and whatever we may think of their

behave ; and whatever we may think of their

cause, they deceived to escape. We would

cause, they deserved to escape. We would

prai?e. We withold censure until we can

praise. We withold censure until we can

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which snatched a crow ning victory from the

which snatched a crowning victory from the

wise than w e have done. In yesterday's issue

wise than we have done. In yesterday's issue

staff xrcre in front at the right angle, from

staff were in front at the right angle, from

England, it would appear, is arming. "Wo

England, it would appear, is arming. "We

know that while slow to* do Ibis, she h of all

know that while slow to do this, she is of all

does bo. She certainly is nottnw arming with-

does so. She certainly is not now arming with-

out some fived intention of doing more than

out some fixed intention of doing more than

PrusM.i. At any time, and under any circum-

Prussia. At any time, and under any circum-

joy »nd the lorrow of the parent country, which

joy and the sorrow of the parent country, which

moro than all constitution! and artificial liga-

more than all constitutions and artificial liga-

ment?., shows the mity, between the mother

ments, shows the unity between the mother

country and its dependflncies. -At the present

country and its dependencies. At the present

time, however, aird under existing circum-

time, however, aud under existing circum-

soldiers. .Now, although the ordinary establish-

soldiers. Now, although the ordinary establish-

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8:33PM, 28 March 2025 suzijin edited WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 186Unknown

tion at Orakau. It is throe miles from Kihikihi

tion at Orakau. It is three miles from Kihikihi

in .1 south-westerly direction, and ihe miles

in a south-westerly direction, and five miles

from Eangiawhia in a north-westerly direction :

from Rangiawhia in a north-westerly direction :

in other words, taking Kilnkihi and Eangia-

in other words, taking Kihikihi and Rangia-

whia as> the base of a mangle, Orakau would be

whia as the base of a triangle, Orakau would be

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the apex. 'Iheie is a road from Eangiowhia,

the apex. There is a road from Rangiawhia,

and there is also a road from Ivihikihi. Ihepa

and there is also a road from Kihikihi. The pa

is a square sroel-adcd redoubt, rifle-pitted

is a square stockaded redoubt, rifle-pitted

small sv.amp in the rear, which extends towards

small swamp in the rear, which extends towards

Eangianhia and is sheltered on the south by a

Rangiawhia and is sheltered on the south by a

travelled from Maungatautan, and doubt-

travelled from Maungatautari, and doubt-

and the natural cover. When Rugadier-

and the natural cover. When Brigadier-

General Carey took up a positiou in front, of

General Carey took up a position in front of

ground favoured this disposition of thealtack-

ground favoured this disposition of the attack-

ng force ; nud to all appearance tlie native*

ing force ; and to all appearance the natives

had got themselves into a tra-p from which

had got themselves into a trap from which

escape was impossible But surrounded as they

escape was impossible. But surrounded as they

war.they did notyield, but as our correspondent

war, they did not yield, but as our correspondent

writes to di'y, they were determined to light it

writes to day, they were determined to fight it

out to the very List. They were also w ithout

out to the very last. They were also without

mu'-t have appeared certain ; yet they rejected

must have appeared certain ; yet they rejected

tpruis of peace, and so the sap was pushed

terms of peace, and so the sap was pushed

vigorously up to within fie yards of the pa,

vigorously up to within five yards of the pa,

hand grenades were pitched in, and the si-

hand grenades were pitched in, and the six

p-mnd r guns sent grape shot amongst tl em ft

pounder guns sent grape shot amongst them at

a r.inge of twent) yaids. They could not hoM

a range of twenty yards. They could not hold

out auainst such fenrful odds, but neither d d

out against such fearful odds, but neither did

they die.mi of a Hag of tiuce. At the ci isis of

they dream of a flag of truce. At the crisis of

their fate they buist from the pa, on the

their fate they burst from the pa, on the

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8:30PM, 28 March 2025 gaddman edited MARRIAGE.

Harold T. Teat, Phyllis Mary, elder

Harold T. Peat, Phyllis Mary, elder

or Hamilton, to Frank, elder son or Mr

of Hamilton, to Frank, elder son of Mr

8:06PM, 28 March 2025 John A edited A STOVE WHICH TELLS TIME

broiling, toasting, pouching, roasting,

broiling, toasting, poaching, roasting,

8:04PM, 28 March 2025 John A edited A STOVE WHICH TELLS TIME and marked it as complete

set on- sturdy legt,! .After food is pre-

set on sturdy legs! After food is pre-

broiling, tousling,-..pouching, roasting,

broiling, toasting, pouching, roasting,

slewing, frying—it lias only to bo placed

stewing, frying—it has only to be placed

cloak set for the particular hour when

clock set for the particular hour when

Hie-'process should be complete. The

the process should be complete. The

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hind in tact and thought, and, 10. when

hind in fact and thought, and, lo, when

the!■ ■current. The idea resembles that of"

the current. The idea resembles that of

the'fu-oless cooker. Heat is supplied not

the fireless cooker. Heat is supplied not

appcl'isiiii?ly, and which when turned

appetisingly, and which when turned

ovw becomes a frying pan or toaster.

over becomes a frying pan or toaster.

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4:28PM, 28 March 2025 Daryn Radford edited PORT OF AUCKLAND. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Andrew and llonora Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Geoige

Andrew and Honora Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Geoige

3:50PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited THE WANGANUI CLUB. and marked it as complete

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s The establishment of the Wanganui

The establishment of the Wanganui

■ Club is now, thanlcs mainly to the excr-

Club is now, thanks mainly to the exer-

etions of Mr W. Powell, an accomplished

tions of Mr W. Powell, an accomplished

c fact. The handsome building in Victoria

fact. The handsome building in Victoria

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'■• Avenue which has been in course oi

Avenue which has been in course of

- erection for some time past, is now com-

erection for some time past, is now com-

d ploted, and without indulging in cx-

pleted, and without indulging in ex-

c travagancy, we may with, safety saj

travagancy, we may with, safety say

o that it reflects great credit upon all wlu

that it reflects great credit upon all who

>t wore connected with it. The design!

were connected with it. The designs

d wore prepared by Messrs Eoss auc

were prepared by Messrs Ross and

a Wright, and fhe building was ercctcc

Wright, and the building was erected

i- by Mr F. M. Spurdlo. Of the building

by Mr F. M. Spurdle. Of the building

a itself wo need only say that the plan ap

itself we need only say that the plan ap

Is appears to be very suitable for the pur-

appears to be very suitable for the pur-

i^ n— —uy^i f■» 7*^i-—^-^^irrrrri urn n niiiiiiiiiiiiii

and the builders' work lias been finished

and the builders' work has been finished

in a inauner which admits of no hostile

in a manner which admits of no hostile

is ft spacious billiard-room, furnished

is a spacious billiard-room, furnished

some in the house The furniture was

some in the house. The furniture was

tho dining-room, kitchen, and pantry.

the dining-room, kitchen, and pantry.

The dining-room is furnished with iwo

The dining-room is furnished with two

dimensions, and with tho conveniences

dimensions, and with the conveniences

usually to bo found in kitchens of this

usually to be found in kitchens of this

kind. Upstairs there is a readiug-

kind. Upstairs there is a reading-

and sombre, -and. light colours would,

and sombre, and light colours would

room is, however; in excellent taste, and

room is, however, in excellent taste, and

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3:39PM, 28 March 2025 Nikki Mac edited CRAVE SOCIAL DANGER.

There arc three methods <>■ lire- no-

There are three methods of preven-

tion —moral, administrative, am. medi-

tion —moral, administrative, and medi-

cal.. He placed the moral and reli-

cal. He placed the moral and reli-

most natural. No doubt nothing o‘»’' d

most natural. No doubt nothing could

be nobler than the extincii.m m syph-

be nobler than the extinction of syph-

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ilis • by purification of morals and uy

ilis by purification of morals and by

early marriage, and -nothing conks he

early marriage, and nothing could be

more radical—at least theoretically

more radical—at least theoretically—

for it was ouite certain that -'f it ied

for it was quite certain that if it led

.to the return of humanity L wards in-

to the return of humanity towards in-

nocence and the golden age, the u:-ys

nocence and the golden age, the days

tion had 'been shown by a series of

tion had been shown by a series of

greater than, contaminating the great-

greater than contaminating the great-

est 'number of their fellow citzens. To

est number of their fellow citzens. To

•say that regulation only gave illusory

say that regulation only gave illusory

To him, the .liberty to give syphilis

To him, the liberty to give syphilis

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3:38PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN VICTORIA AVENUE. and marked it as complete

ing a fire was discovered on Mr A. H-

ing a fire was discovered on Mr A. H.

Woolley's premises in the Avenue^ The

Woolley's premises in the Avenue. The

- ' alarm was at once rung from the big bell,

alarm was at once rung from the big bell,

and the Fire Bngade.under Captain Ferry,

and the Fire Brigade under Captain Ferry,

weie soon on the spot, and before the

were soon on the spot, and before the

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flames had got, anything like a hold they

flames had got anything like a hold they

■ fcere extinguished. Mr Woolley ib nn-

were extinguished. Mr Woolley is un-

awaSmedby the smell. Mrs Vooley, we

awakened by the smell. Mrs Wooley, we

' believe, was away from home at the time.

believe, was away from home at the time.

' The ehop x aud parlour were both gutted,

The shop and parlour were both gutted,

' bakehouse are uninjured. The insurances

bakehouse are uninjured. The insurances

£250 on the house. '

£250 on the house.

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3:35PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

MR KBAUS'SBAKEBrDEBTBOYED.

MR KRAUS'S BAKERY DESTROYED.

usual promptitude and were quiokly on

usual promptitude and were quickly on

tli a scene— the bakehouse of Mr Kraus,

the scene— the bakehouse of Mr Kraus,

control, but not before the inside had >

control, but not before the inside had

says he is particularly careful in guard- .

says he is particularly careful in guard-

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ing against fire, cannot ia ; 'any way

ing against fire, cannot in any way

pleted a new policy over his etock-in-ttade, •

pleted a new policy over his stock-in-trade,

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3:31PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

miees oppu-ite the Catholic Church owned |

mises opposite the Catholic Church owned

by Mrs M. Bate, and occupied by W. H.

by Mrs M. Bates and occupied by W. H.

McKay, restaurant keeper ; A, Oliver and

McKay, restaurant keeper ; A. Oliver and

Son, tailow; and Ching Chow, green-

Son, tailos; and Ching Chow, green-

Lieutenant Powell, were quickly a_ work,

Lieutenant Powell, were quickly at work,

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but the strong hold obtained by Ihe

but the strong hold obtained by the

flsuneß, fanned as they were b.y the heavy

flames, fanned as they were by the heavy

J compelled strenuous efforts to be made in

compelled strenuous efforts to be made in

direction wore thoroughly successful, and

direction were thoroughly successful, and

the fire wai prevented from spreading,

the fire was prevented from spreading.

Q'he building in which it had originated,

The building in which it had originated,

however, waa completely gut. d. ■

however, was completely gutted.

the properly at _1300, was insured for

the properly at £1300, was insured for

JB7OO, divided as follows-_250 in the

£700, divided as follows-£250 in the

New Zealand, _250 iu the Noith German

New Zealand, £250 in the North German

and _200 in the Norwich Union.

and £200 in the Norwich Union.

Meßrrs Oliver and Son's stock, which

Messrs Oliver and Son's stock, which

■was more damaged by Bmoke and water

was more damaged by smoke and water

' "than fire, was insured for £ 'CO ia the Sua

than fire, was insured for £100 in the Sun

office. The firm estimate the valuo of the

office. The firm estimate the value of the

stcck at _200.

stock at £200.

Mr McKay's f arniture and effects were

Mr McKay's furniture and effects were

insured for 3300 in the Alliance office

insured for £300 in the Alliance office

and the billiard table wa3 separately

and the billiard table was separately

covered for JBIOD. Mr McKay estimatts

covered for £100. Mr McKay estimates

his lots at _100 over and abovo insur-

his loss at £100 over and above insur-

BJr Ching CJiow'a Btock was valued at

Mr Ching Chow's stock was valued at

.£BOO, and was insured for '_ 1.5 in -the

£300, and was insured for £175 in the

The fire ia supposed to have originated

The fire is supposed to have originated

Je or ne.r the kitchen jn McKay's place.

in or near the kitchen in McKay's place.

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3:24PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

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At about 10.30 o'clock la^t night an

At about 10.30 o'clock last night an

i a'arm of fire was giveu, the oultraak

alarm of fire was given, the outbreak

proving tfi bo at Miss O'Sbanneey'.;

proving to be at Miss O'Shannessey's

Adelaide Tea Booms, next to Mr Keesing'a

Adelaide Tea Rooms, next to Mr Keesing's

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auction mart, in the Avenw. The fire

auction mart, in the Avenue. The fire

| had a very- strong hold before the alarm

had a very strong hold before the alarm

I was given, ono of 'hu first to hrtine it

was given, one of the first to notice it

being Mr Montgomery, of Upikongaro,

being Mr Montgomery, of Upokongaro,

who at the time was standing near Koss'

who at the time was standing near Ross'

stables. However, wi'hin a vory few

stables. However, within a very few

moment^sfcer the bells rangout o. Eof the

moment after the bells rang out one of the

raels fnm the St. Hill-street station was

reels from the St. Hill-street station was

on the BCPnP, the others, including tho

on the scene, the others, including the

Keith-street continpeut,fcllo wing quickly.

Keith-street contingent, following quickly.

The flamed were soon under control, bat

The flames were soon under control, but

not; before they had broken through i&t)

not before they had broken through into

Mr J. H. Keeping's premises, and charred

Mr J. H. Keesing's premises, and charred

the whole of the dividing w-<ll. The

the whole of the dividing well. The

upstairs portion of the tea rooni3 was

upstairs portion of the tea rooms was

daluged with >vater. The damage to Mr

deluged with water. The damage to Mr

KessiDg's ftock must hnve been considsr-

Keesing's stock must have been consider-

but of cour-e no estima'e cou'.d be

able, but of course no estimate could be

made Ust night. Appearances after the

made last night. Appearances after the

fira indicated that tho outbreak had

fire indicated that the outbreak had

started in an upitairs budroom at the

started in an upitairs bedroom at the

back of MUs O'Shannessey's premises.

back of Miss O'Shannessey's premises.

Captiin Powpll and the officers and man

Captain Powell and the officers and men

of "the Fire B;i;ade deserve p.aiso fr. r

of the Fire Brigade deserve praise for

their rrjroptitude, and there u»n bo no

their promptitude, and there can be no

doubt that had the ahrra been g<voa at

doubt that had the alarm been given at

lan earlier tti fi e th 9 damage would have

an earlier stage the damage would have

been t-)flinff. Sei.'gf.int Uullen and a

been trifling. Sergeant Cullen and a

stfff of officers facilitited the working; of

staff of officers facilitited the working of

the br'gide by keeping '-all clear" in

the brigide by keeping "all clear" in

tho vicinity oF tho premispp.

the vicinity of the premises.

/ Ihe insuianceo on Mr Keesiog's sttic l !

The insurances on Mr Keesing's stock

are X!soia the London and liincoshire

are £250 in the London and Lancashire

and .£i!so in tlio Commer.iial Uaion, the

and £250 in the Commercial Union, the

New Zsaland Office holding a risk for

New Zealand Office holding a risk for

.£3OO on the building, including the ai-

£300 on the building, including the ad-

joining ehf.p.

joining shop.

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3:21PM, 28 March 2025 Nikki Mac edited VENEREAL DISEASES.

OVER 15,500 GASES JN NEW ZEA-

OVER 15,500 CASES IN NEW ZEA-

land were, quoted by the Hon. Colonel

land were quoted by the Hon. Colonel

cil on Friday afternoon- during; a dis-

cil on Friday afternoon during a dis-

cussion on the .Social Hygiene .Rill. He

cussion on the Social Hygiene Bill. He

been set up to report on tire disease at

been set up to report on the disease at

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two years 1288 eases of primary syphilis

two years 1288 cases of primary syphilis

had boon attended in two years. As

had been attended in two years. As

11883 eases of syphilis had boon treated

3882 cases of syphilis had been treated

‘in two yents. Gonorrhea was four times

in two years. Gonorrhea was four times

more prevalent than syphilis, .so it could

more prevalent than syphilis, so it could

bo. said that 15,524 cases of venereal

be said that 15,524 cases of venereal

in two years. 'This, thought Colonel

in two years. This, thought Colonel

Collins, was a. low estimate. Then,>

Collins, was a low estimate. Then,

again, those figures would ho greatly

again, those figures would be greatly

strated Hie great necessity for dealing

strated the great necessity for dealing

effectively with Hie. disease. ’Doctors

effectively with the disease. Doctors

did not know, however,' where they

did not know, however, where they

special hoards of balloted men. Dp

special hoards of balloted men. Up

till Juno, 1917, out of 40,773 men ex-

till June, 1917, out of 40,773 men ex-

amined thord were 550 cases of venereal

amined there were 550 cases of venereal

During twelve months at the ’Wel-

During twelve months at the Wel-

lington Hospital 70 venereal eases had

lington Hospital 70 venereal cases had

patients’. department. The latter total

patients’ department. The latter total

was incomplqio.

was incomplete.

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3:15PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

A LABGE BUILDING DESTBOYED.

A LARGE BUILDING DESTROYED.

At 930 o'clock 01 Saturday night the

At 9 30 o'clock on Saturday night the

bolls rang out an alsrm of firo, JK'o 2

bells rang out an alarm of fire, No 2

Ward being sounded as tho scene of the

Ward being sounded as the scene of the

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outbreak. Tho bright reflection soon

outbreak. The bright reflection soon

Trinity Chunh, wliere a large two stoioy

Trinity Church, where a large two storey

Mrs Austin was found to be in flames,

Mrs Austin was found to be in flames.

promptness, and, under Captain F.wry,

promptness, and, under Captain Ferry,

soon had tho wator playing on the burn-

soon had the water playing on the burn-

obtained such aEtcong hold that no hope

obtained such a strong hold that no hope

was entertained of raving the building,

was entertained of saving the building,

protecting|Mr Hughes' shop cn tho one

protecting Mr Hughes' shop on the one

aide and tho cottage occupied by Mr

side and the cottage occupied by Mr

Mackenzie on the other. Both of theso

Mackenzie on the other. Both of these

places were slightly damaged, hut their

places were slightly damaged, but their

piano and soveral articles of furniture

piano and several articles of furniture

from tho doomed house, but the greater

from the doomed house, but the greater

part of its contents wero of course des-

part of its contents were of course des-

troyed. The houso was owned by Mr

troyed. The house was owned by Mr

Hughes, was valued at £3CO, and insured

Hughes, was valued at £300, and insured

for that amount in tho London and

for that amount in the London and

Lancashire. Mrs Austin had no intur-

Lancashire. Mrs Austin had no insur-

acce on hor furnitur., and will therefore

ance on her furniture, and will therefore

be the unfortunato loser of proporty

be the unfortunate loser of property

valued at betweon _U5O and _5200. Mr

valued at between £150 and £200. Mr

.hop and stock he will suffer a loss of

shop and stock he will suffer a loss of

about £50. Sergeants Cullon and Villars

about £50. Sergeants Cullen and Villars

and the whole of 1 the local constables

and the whole of the local constables

wer6 in attendance and rendered

were in attendance and rendered

valuablo help, as did a'so some

valuable help, as did also some

cause of tho outbreak is that it was due

cause of the outbreak is that it was due

'to a defective chimnoy at thebsck of the

to a defective chimney at the back of the

houso. Wo understand that tho lodgers

house. We understand that the lodgers

staying at tho place lo3t tho whole of their

staying at the place lost the whole of their belongings.

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3:09PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE AVENUE FREEHOLD.

AVENUE FREEHOLD .

AVENUE FREEHOLD.

3:08PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE AVENUE FREEHOLD. and marked it as complete

:.;.-. 4 /The attention; of inyesbbrs,

The attention of capitalists, investors,

<and others is di^awii to the.auctiori sale

and others is drawn to the auction sale

■■-;• .-of-that.-..valuable .business gite in V:c-

of that valuable business site in Vic-

. ■ ~toria-cAv>e'BUte.^.n^s^ ..ythie-. .Newmarket

toria Avenue, next the Newmarket

.. jdCofeli bei.o^ging.to.tha^i^sFlannary.

Hotel, belonging to the Misses Flannary.

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Th'a cpmj)?iis§^ SQjjM&rches,: and

The property comprises 20 perches, and

has .a, frontage ipf-,.50' liriks^fby a depth

has a frontage of 50 links by a depth

j01250 jinks.,,, Victpna^yen^ie s'tes are

of 250 links. Victoria Avenue sites are

t '.'now .very hard to. obtain,' 'jand great in-

now very hard to obtain, and great in-

. .'^s'l^tj^vjllv attach 'to. i thiS;.oppbHumty Xp

terest will attach to this opportunity to

a seetion,jn the,mps,t coveted part

secure a section in the most coveted part

... -or onir. rapidly; Jiapg 'rtx)wn r i. The pro-

of our rapidly rising town. The pro-

/ party ;is ..ve.ry .^pr.^retail shops,

perty is very suitable for retail shops,

. which 1 will return an a^ur^d and, hand-

which will return an assured and hand-

' sbmo i-etiirn on th^e, ca,p|^gJ, Tgayestsd. We'

some return on the capital invested. We

ijtieed.hai'dl.yire.ferLtp tjie o,erji:ain and ek-

need hardly refer to the certain and ex-

:.... /tensive^mcrease in,. vfijues that must

tensive increase in values that must

; attach tp^Tii^ >.lo ( cajity^j'£. the near^ fu-

attach to this locality in the near fu-

;ture. The >^^>^will ", b^./condueted by

ture. The sale will be conducted by

. ; C,,-I^..Duigan, J a'^^^p;^the well

Messrs. C. L. Duigan and Co., the well

Imo'wn'.aiictioiieers. aiidvl^ndj'agents, and..

known auctioneers and land agents, and

as the pTFners fr ha,V;e7"purchased another

as the owners have purchased another

' pfi-opertjV

property and are determined to realise,

< ■."' -Xhis is. a bona'^d^;"c^^ce'jt;o-;i.nv€^t6rs.

this is a bona fide chance to investors.

;i <:;.W^^ejiic%^ha^'^h^:^fe;;Bf^s

We predict that the sale of this valu-

[^■■. a^V^re^ol§|r^liL.;b^mg*^6^^^

able freehold will bring together a crowded attendance at Messrs. Duigan and Co.'s auction rooms next Saturday

'^■S'^'.jt^e^^nv^^^^ripH^^^

afternoon. Full particulars will be

~-■' f^und'^a^i: .^a^rtisino cblumris. ■'.■"''"-"-.'v

found in our advertising columns.

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2:59PM, 28 March 2025 CJNZ edited DEATH

loved daughter of -Mary and the

loved daughter of Mary and the

late Walter Rogers^of Wellington:

late Walter Rogers of Wellington;

aged 19 years. Pv.T.P.

aged 19 years. R.I.P.

So loyed so mourned.

So loved so mourned.

Interred July oth, at 10 a.m.

Interred July 5th, at 10 a.m.

2:54PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited THE EMPIRE'S CALL

his father when ho enlisted. He was a

his father when he enlisted. He was a

member of the Kaikorai Football Olub, and

member of the Kaikorai Football Club, and

2:52PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited THE EMPIRE'S CALL

of Mr James A. boreham, the ex-cham-

of Mr James A. Boreham, the ex-cham-

2:51PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited THE EMPIRE'S CALL

of Mr James A. Roreham, the ex-cham-

of Mr James A. boreham, the ex-cham-

came to Dunedin with his and was

came to Dunedin with his parents and was

2:49PM, 28 March 2025 Nikki Mac edited "Tell the Truth and Shame theÂ—Wowser!" In a lengthy report on tho ravages of venereal disease recently presented to tho Wellington Hospital Board, tho medical superintendent (Dr. Hardwick Broith) stated: "In Wellington incomplete statistics show that during the last two years 500 cases of primary syphilis were treated: but that number is small compared to tho total number who contracted this disease. , . . Syphilis was the cause of GO per cent of mental defectives. .... In Infantile mortality syphilis provides premature births, still births, death m early infancy. Amongst tho serious effects of congenital syphilis are blindness, deafness, stunted growth, paralysis, dementia, parulytica, imbecility, fits and general debility ... all caused by a disease which is prevalont and should' be-atarnpedoovatÂ—a disease far moro fatal m its results than is tuberculosis or cancer."

dementia, paralytica, imbecility, fits and general debility ... all caused by a disease which is prevalont

dementia, paralytica, imbecility, fits and general debility ... all caused by a disease which is prevalent

2:48PM, 28 March 2025 Nikki Mac edited "Tell the Truth and Shame theÂ—Wowser!" In a lengthy report on tho ravages of venereal disease recently presented to tho Wellington Hospital Board, tho medical superintendent (Dr. Hardwick Broith) stated: "In Wellington incomplete statistics show that during the last two years 500 cases of primary syphilis were treated: but that number is small compared to tho total number who contracted this disease. , . . Syphilis was the cause of GO per cent of mental defectives. .... In Infantile mortality syphilis provides premature births, still births, death m early infancy. Amongst tho serious effects of congenital syphilis are blindness, deafness, stunted growth, paralysis, dementia, parulytica, imbecility, fits and general debility ... all caused by a disease which is prevalont and should' be-atarnpedoovatÂ—a disease far moro fatal m its results than is tuberculosis or cancer."

In a lengthy report on tho ravages of venereal disease recently presented to tho Wellington

In a lengthy report on the ravages of venereal disease recently presented to tho Wellington

Hospital Board, tho medical superintendent (Dr. Hardwick Broith) stated: "In Wellington incomplete statistics

Hospital Board, the medical superintendent (Dr. Hardwick Smith) stated: "In Wellington incomplete statistics

compared to tho total number who contracted this disease. , . . Syphilis was the cause of GO per cent of

compared to tho total number who contracted this disease. , . . Syphilis was the cause of 5O per cent of

mental defectives. .... In Infantile mortality syphilis provides premature births, still births, death m early

mental defectives. .... In Infantile mortality syphilis provides premature births, still births, death in early

infancy. Amongst tho serious effects of congenital syphilis are blindness, deafness, stunted growth, paralysis,

infancy. Amongst the serious effects of congenital syphilis are blindness, deafness, stunted growth, paralysis,

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dementia, parulytica, imbecility, fits and general debility ... all caused by a disease which is prevalont

dementia, paralytica, imbecility, fits and general debility ... all caused by a disease which is prevalont

and should' be-atarnped oovat — a disease far moro fatal m its results than is tuberculosis or cancer."

and should be stamped out — a disease far more fatal in its results than is tuberculosis or cancer."

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2:44PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited DEATHS.

of Jaraea A. Boreham, of No. 1 Speight's

of James A. Boreham, of No. 1 Speight's

2:42PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited POVERTY BAY

point out that even were the Council arid

point out that even were the Council and

powerless to, carry it out, the utmost they

powerless to carry it out, the utmost they

Liamint praying that a bill he introduced to

liament praying that a bill be introduced to

do so—and there, unless I jam very much

do so—and there, unless I am very much

rhbtokeri, the mutter would rest. 1 wonder

mistaken, the matter would rest. I wonder

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if any of your correspondents-have paused

if any of your correspondents have paused

would ensure if every iocai body throughout

would ensure if every local body throughout

the world were at. liberty to alter the names

the world were at liberty to alter the names

boumUiriesV Have they thought of the

boundaries? Have they thought of the

morns b.v which theft- momentous decision is

means by which their momentous decision is

to bit broadcast to the world? Do they

to be broadcast to the world? Do they

realise that to give effect tc any such altera-

realise that to give effect to any such altera-

tion every book—historical or geographical—-

tion every book—historical or geographical—

treating of New Zealand- every " encyclo-

treating of New Zealand; every encyclo-

the map of New Zealand throughout tlm

the map of New Zealand throughout the

world would have to he altered before a new-

world would have to be altered before a new

should ho done that every publisher of such

should be done that every publisher of such

change? One of your correspondent;, ’stated

change? One of your correspondents stated

that trie Herald had led the way when it,

that the Herald had led the way when it

"Gisborne.” hut that was merely a personal

"Gisborne,” but that was merely a personal

matter and simply given effect to by In-

matter and simply given effect to by in-

: ire .ting a compositor to alter its title be-

tructing a compositor to alter its title be-

tween two issues, bpi, to change such a his-

tween two issues, but to change such a his-

toriiul place-name ns Poverty Bay—by which

torical place-name as Poverty Bay—by which

o.i 200 years is an entirely different matter

on 200 years is an entirely different matter

ERASER.

FRASER.

(The changing of the name of any com-

[The changing of the name of any com-

dent suggests.—Ed., idefald.]

dent suggests.—Ed., Herald.]

Sir, —I was asked this question only the

Sir,—I was asked this question only the

ether day: ”Vhat are the duties of a cham-

other day: “What are the duties of a cham-

ber of commerce?" I’ '"replied, "Oh, any-

ber of commerce?” I replied, "Oh, any-

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2:42PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited Page 4 Advertisements Column 4

[71 U N E R A L NOTICE.

F U N E R A L NOTICE.

J? The Friends of Mr JAMES A. BORE-

The Friends of Mr JAMES A. BORE-

Speight's terrace. Maclagsan street, TO-

Speight's terrace, Maclaggan street, TO-

MORROW (WEDNESDAY). 20th inet., at

MORROW (WEDNESDAY). 20th inst., at

2:39PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited SERIOUS FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

of Messrs. Esau arid Co.'s establishment.

of Messrs. Esau and Co.'s establishment.

! evening, locked up, and left himself at

evening, locked up, and left himself at

a. fe wminutes to 6, everything being

a few minutes to 6, everything being

i the: -alirm. His loss, we understand,

the alarm. His loss, we understand,

and £2000, and considerably less.-" than

and £2000, and considerably less than

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not ascertainablo last evening.

not ascertainable last evening.

daughter of the late Dr. Harvey,, one,

daughter of the late Dr. Harvey, one

tihie (principal of the .Collegiate School;.

time principal of the Collegiate School;

and the'shops- occupied' by Messrs.'

and the shops occupied by Messrs.

Thompson and Nosworthy are the pro,-

Thompson and Nosworthy are the pro-

perty of Mr. Shields, .who is also Absent"

perty of Mr. Shields, who is also absent

from the colpnyi.' ■ " ■" -•

from the colony.

'■: '--. '-.;- -':■_- ■; : :; >; :■, Later.

Later.

: An- examination of tlie scene.,'of the.

An examination of the scene of the

fiiia at an early "hour I this;* morning"

fire at an early hour this morning

igihop suffered to a great extent, the dam-

shop suffered to a great extent, the dam-

age was mostly by. waiter.

age was mostly by water.

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2:39PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited DRAUGHTS.

It. 13 with very sincere regret we have to

It is with very sincere regret we have to

announce the death of Mrs J. A. B«reham,

announce the death of Mrs J. A. Boreham,

working, arid) word might not have- reached

working, and word might not have reached

him until Monday. The Joss of a wife and

him until Monday. The loss of a wife and

mother out of a homo cannot be measured

mother out of a home cannot be measured

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by words. W© can but extend the deepest

by words. We can but extend the deepest

ness ; and in doing so we know wo are ex-

ness ; and in doing so we know we are ex-

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2:36PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited SERIOUS FIRE IN THE AVENUE.

most at the; fame* time Fireman Halli-

most at the same time Fireman Halli-

gan, who'yasyin St. ■ Hill -street, saw a

gan, who was in St. Hill street, saw a

glow in thfibacli'windows. "He watched

glow in the back windows. He watched

for a monfieift-Or two, and having satis-

for a moment or two, and having satis-

fied himself, tiiat;the,plaos' was on fire,

fied himself that the place was on fire,

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ran down to'"the "station to give the

ran down to the station to give the

The fim evidently started: in one of/the

The fire evidently started in one of the

stair-weli.'to tlie shop. Her© the natur-

stair-well to the shop. Here the natur-

aided its progress, and the Avhole ulterior

aided its progress, and the whole interior

no BriSS: parting walls to hinder the

no brick parting walls to hinder the

spread of • the fire. The first -length of

spread of the fire. The first length of

Chavannes.' cornea", and run, in at the

Chavannes' corner, and run in at the

men, however, were.not long in forcing

men, however, were not long in forcing

water to" good effect. Meanwhile two

water to good effect. Meanwhile two

front verandah. Tlie greatest difficulty

front verandah. The greatest difficulty

flames. Tlie fire crept over the ceilings

flames. The fire crept over the ceilings

and worked down into they,rooms on the

and worked down into the rooms on the

first floor. To meet this,, and. to .save

first floor. To meet this, and to save

mien .had to tackle the first floor win-

men had to tackle the first floor win-

dows, out of which',thick- masses of smoke

dows, out of which thick masses of smoke

were:pouring. They succeeded in gain-

were pouring. They succeeded in gain-

three; or four times. Skill they si:iick<

three or four times. Still they stuck

bravely to their- task, and finally gained

bravely to their task, and finally gained

tho mastery, taking the water right

the mastery, taking the water right

©sen that a. splendid "save" had been

seen that a splendid "save" had been

sign of fire in the shops immediately ad- <

sign of fire in the shops immediately ad-

—the' walls and ceiling^ of one room in

—the walls and ceiling of one room in

Of course the stocks iai the four shops,

Of course the stocks in the four shops,

especially of Messrs. Grove Bros,, and

especially of Messrs. Grove Bros. and

paarance of a waterfall, the water pour-

pearance of a waterfall, the water pour-

■Once again the engine was brought

Once again the engine was brought

up to the average. ■■■• • -..

up to the average.

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2:36PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited MRS BROWN’S LETTERS HOME.

’Non bx thx Sortos/ Whilst endeavouring

[Note by the Editor.] Whilst endeavouring

Wonder and bewilderment saw an elderly

wonder and bewilderment saw an elderly

female enter to whom the description of “ fair

female enter to whom the description of “fair

tat and forty-five ’’ would have well anplied.

fat and forty-five’’ would have well applied.

u Madame prafr ba seated ”, said we, offering

“Madame pray be seated” said we, offering

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exchanges. " Young man, said she “do you

exchanges. "Young man, said she “do you

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2:35PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited Page 4 Advertisements Column 3

suddenly at the residence of friends in-

suddenly at the residence of friends in

2:35PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited Page 4 Advertisements Column 3

age, was the wife of Mr J. A. Bore-.

age, was the wife of Mr J. A. Bore-

2:34PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia marked Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 as complete

2:34PM, 28 March 2025 Mamma Mia edited Page 4 Advertisements Column 3

A woman named Ida'. Bp/reham j died

A woman named Ida Boreham died

suddenly .at" the residence' of friends in-

suddenly at the residence of friends in-

Trent Street yesterday morning,'; Mrs,'

Trent Street yesterday morning, Mrs

Boreham, who was fifty : 6ne yeatt| of:

Boreham, who was fifty-one years of

age, was' the .wife of. Ur';J. •/AV-.Bpre-i'.

age, was the wife of Mr J. A. Bore-.

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ham', of Dunedin; It-j9 iot knofil'

ham, of Dunedin. It is not known

.whether-an inquest ■ will'fy : necessary; '■'[

whether an inquest will be necessary.

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2:30PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited AQUATICS. and marked it as complete

THE PROPOSED BEGATTA CLUB.

THE PROPOSED REGATTA CLUB.

Thx topic of aquatics ought to be a congenial

The topic of aquatics ought to be a congenial

Mr F. Cassia writes:—

Mr F. Cassin writes:—

money .promised or handed over. I, as

money promised or handed over. I, as

mation in my power. I was one of the pro

mation in my power. I was one of the pro-

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motors, and at a meeting was appointed

moters, and at a meeting was appointed

rests, as I h’ave troubles enough outside of this

rests, as I have troubles enough outside of this

at present. If “ Aquatic ” will meet me any

at present. If “Aquatic” will meet me any

Gisborne, I will give him all ieformacion, and

Gisborne, I will give him all information, and

easily pick up the running where I. through

easily pick up the running where I, through

We can admire Mr Cassia’s good sense and

We can admire Mr Cassin’s good sense and

allowed to lapse ? As the breakwater pier

allowed to lapse? As the breakwater pier

must know that the greatness ot New Zealand

must know that the greatness of New Zealand

which is shown by Its people. The Samoan

which is shown by its people. The Samoan

a regatta or ysohting club in Gisborne?

a regatta or yachting club in Gisborne?

Bay that no olub of the kind mentioned exists

Bay that no club of the kind mentioned exists

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2:30PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited TUAPEKA COUNTY

the settlors of an outlet towards their

the settlers of an outlet towards their

Councli’s views on the subject.—Charles

Council’s views on the subject. —Charles

Board’s 'scheme nothing has been done,

Board’s scheme nothing has been done,

and men living hereabouts- are expected

and men living hereabouts are expected

road open.”—-Cr Simpson said that the

road open.” —Cr Simpson said that the

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position arose through 'the failure of the

position arose through the failure of the

stated that the-road would cost over £2OOO

stated that the road would cost over £2000

to replace,-—lt was decided to investigate

to replace, —lt was decided to investigate

the possibilityiof using the Unemployment

the possibility of using the Unemployment

Board’s No. 5’ scheme for the reconstruc-

Board’s No. 5 scheme for the reconstruc-

tion of "the road.,

tion of the road.

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2:26PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited The Approaching Election.

[to thx BDITOB.] ——»s

[To the EDITOR.]

Sir,—l regret that any obscurity in the la?A

Sir,—l regret that any obscurity in the last

I pointed ont that •• under tbe olroum.

I pointed out that “under the circum-

stances ” Mr V. L. Rees should be asked to

stances” Mr W. L. Rees should be asked to

represent the district ia P.rll.msnt, at the

represent the district in Parliament, at the

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whose unerring judgment in regard to Mr.

whose unerring judgment in regard to any

schemes he may have embarked upon hw

schemes he may have embarked upon has

ever failed to result in unparalleled inooess.

ever failed to result in unparalleled success.

upon this point there can be no doubt, how*

upon this point there can be no doubt, how-

ever ill judged or ill advised may have been

ever ill-judged or ill-advised may have been

community as a whole. Mr P—* i (

community as a whole. Mr Rees is

years sgo “ hu main object in jetting into the

years ago “his main object in getting into the

Haute ” was to promote the private interesce

House” was to promote the private interests

of private individuals. As to Mr Roes being

of private individuals. As to Mr Rees being

responiible, as you to some extent imply, for

responsible, as you to some extent imply, for

any individual in particular. It i« tbe Native

any individual in particular. It is the Native

L<nd laws neither Mr Rees nor anyone else

Land laws neither Mr Rees nor anyone else

oould have prevented the district being more

could have prevented the district being more

prosperous than It is now, although he and

prosperous than it is now, although he and

others might have contributed materially tn

others might have contributed materially to

enhance the general prosperity. 7

enhance the general prosperity.

But the main questioi at the present time

But the main question at the present time

is what are tbe electors going to do ia retard

is what are the electors going to do in regard

going once again to repeat the binnders ot

going once again to repeat the blunders of

the past ? Are they going to be led by a

the past? Are they going to be led by a

been hitherto? Jt is to be sincerely honed >

been hitherto? It is to be sincerely hoped

Mt. Surely the recent lamentable exposure

not. Surely the recent lamentable exposure

a representative oan bo made than Mr W. L,

a representative can be made than Mr W. L.

Rees,—l am, etc.,

Rees.—l am, etc.,

________ Jk-tCTUR,

Elector.

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2:23PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited CENTRAL OTAGO. TUAPEKA COUNTY.

The monthly meeting of . the Tuapeka

The monthly meeting of the Tuapeka

Countyj Council was held at > Lawrence

County Council was held at Lawrence

. C. F. Adams, John Dorren, W. Waide,

C. F. Adams, John Dorren, W. Waide,

N. Hunter, C. Madden, j. Madden, W.

N. Hunter, C. Madden, J. Madden, W.

Meyers, .and B. -Meyers settlers Craig

Meyers, and B. Meyers settlers Craig

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they..-had- decided to resist any claim for

they had decided to resist any claim for

rates _in the civil courts with a view to

rates in the civil courts with a view to

full knowledge of : the, public. -Nothing

full knowledge of the public. Nothing

to the' east side of the Molyneus for the

to the east side of the Molyneux for the

passing on the railway line at a dangerous,

passing on the railway line at a dangerous

corner, but could not obtain .the services

corner, but could not obtain the services

of a chaffcutter or grain thresher,—Cr

of a chaffcutter or grain thresher. —Cr

the engineer'should inspect that roadway

the engineer should inspect that roadway

and submit a full report to the council.—

and submit a full report to the council. —

was being built. The, Railways Depart-

was being built. The Railways Depart-

ment, had promised to put the road in

ment had promised to put the road in

order after the’railway was completed,

order after the railway was completed,

but had neglected to do so.—The chair-

but had neglected to do so. —The chair-

man-said that in any case the work could

man said that in any case the work could

account.—lt was decided to defer the

account. —lt was decided to defer the

could be present at the .meeting.

could be present at the meeting.

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2:06PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited Page 8 Advertisements Column 1

At 2 pjn. '

At 2 p.m.

JGOODGER & CO,

J GOODGER & CO

• have received instructions from Mi

have received instructions from Mr

His fine Farm of 456 acres, situated a(

His fine Farm of 456 acres, situated at

Tarras, with all stock (including 45(

Tarras, with all stock (including 45

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sheep, horses, etc., and • splendid

sheep, horses, etc., and splendid

There are growing crops, as under, al

There are growing crops, as under, all

40 acres turnipe

40 acres turnips

2£ acres potatoes.

2 1/2 acres potatoes.

This Farm is well known as one of th<

This Farm is well known as one of the

best in the district, and noted for fine crop:

best in the district, and noted for fine crops

of wheat, oats, and barley, and it is a ran

of wheat, oats, and barley, and it is a rare

If not disposed of in one lot, the land wil

If not disposed of in one lot, the land will

Further particulars vrill be supplied oi

Further particulars will be supplied on

8d Auctioneer.

8d. Auctioneer.

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♦ •

brobenglass and cryingof children attrac-

broken glass and crying of children attrac-

who hastened to the Bpot, by which time

who hastened to the spot, by which time

The Chbonicle men having taken the

The Chronicle men having taken the

two email reels to the scene of the fire,

two small reels to the scene of the fire,

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the members of tho Brigade quickly fol-

the members of the Brigade quickly fol-

lowed, and every effort wai made to stop

lowed, and every effort was made to stop

the progress of the fUinos, which by that

the progress of the flames, which by that

timb had got aat rone hold: Indeed, in a

time had got a strong hold. Indeed, in a

until a Eimbtr ot buildings had been

until a number of buildings had been

completely destroyed, By well directed

completely destroyed. By well directed

efforts, however. Captain Ferry and

efforts, however, Captain Ferry and

his men had got tho fire well

his men had got the fire well

not until the premises of Moasrs Fenton

not until the premises of Messrs Fenton

and Tuatin largely damaged, while Mr

and Tustin largely damaged, while Mr

suffered slightly , but as much ly water

suffered slightly, but as much by water

At the hour at which the firs occurred

At the hour at which the fire occurred

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1:36PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

who aß3isfed l ' : nim' v witk |the plant.

who assisted him with the plant.

The Fire Police; under Mr Foster, also ,

The Fire Police, under Mr Foster, also

turned up, and at once began -removing

turned up, and at once began removing

whon they saw the "ffdmes'"Bubdued.

whon they saw the flames subdued.

the fire was.l'our'.relpresentatiyfe ia of

the fire was, our representative is of

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opinion that' the flames .originated from

opinion that the flames originated from

some loose wrapping paper on tho floor,

some loose wrapping paper on the floor,

but how the. ignition occurred it is im-

but how the ignition occurred it is im-

possible to- a'ay, for the' last 'person to

possible to say, for the last person to

leave the premises was' the manager, Mr

leave the premises was the manager, Mr

Flyger, wlio left'at 'a'quarter'ptet six in

Flyger, who left at a quarter past six in

the evening, at which' time' ; theref was no

the evening, at which time there was no

appeararice of ; ( fire. The premises, we

appearance of fire. The premises, we

believdy belong' 6) -Mr Bain, but we have

believe, belong to Mr Bain, but we have

not heard whether tho' building or stock

not heard whether the building or stock

were insured. At- any rate very little

were insured. At any rate very little

damage wns done to either./ttwing to the

damage was done to either, owing to the

prompt'jniethoas tak^n byithose men-

prompt methods taken by those men-

tio'ned'aWve.*'' sajl. l i6;jiQt ; flgea»for tha

tioned above. Had it not been for the

very prompt and clear tiatm given by'

very prompt and clear alarm given by

Mr E. E. Ward; the results' must have

Mr E. R. Ward the results must have

beonvery ser,;ou!J, and probably more

been very serious, and probably more

.than onejShqp would have,, beep, burnt to

than one shop would have been burnt to

the ground. - „,.,■; ■ tvutuhl '

the ground.

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1:33PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE.

1 ' About' a quarter 'to twelve 'last' nigbt

About a quarter to twelve last night

ari.alarmof "fire!" "fire I" was heard

an alarm of "fire!" "fire!" was heard

had elapsedcrowds 'w,ere running to the

had elapsed crowds were running to the

spot. The alarm' came from Mr Ei K.

spot. The alarm came from Mr E. R.

Ward, whopri passing Messrs Flygerand

Ward, who on passing Messrs Flyger and

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Co.'s premises, 1 'noticed a bright glara

Co.'s premises, noticed a bright glare

and on looking, through ,the- glass door

and on looking, through the glass door

say' flames' Arising ."' frqifl^ Behind the

saw flames arising from behind the

counter. The .CibsbijicJißJtaff having

counter. The Chronicle staff having

ceeding, to, the premises;' the . door of

ceeding to the premises, the door of

which; was at once i. broken open. On

which was at once broken open. On

entering the shop. the flames appeared

entering the shop the flames appeared

to have got a fair, bold, several boxes of

to have got a fair hold, several boxes of

woollen stuffs on the; shelves behind the

woollen stuffs on the shelves behind the

counter, being well ablaze. Mr B. Leys,

counter, being well ablaze. Mr R. Leys,

and Mr Ayes began .beating-/ out the

and Mr Aves began beating out the

flames' with coats and other articles of

flames with coats and other articles of

clothing. . A young man named Sebultze, •

clothing. A young man named Schultze,

then discovered some' blankets, which

then discovered some blankets, which

Leys and Ayes immediately used for

Leys and Aves immediately used for

smothering pho fire. , They were luckily

smothering the fire. They were luckily

successful- in- '.putting '|out the'; flames,

successful in putting out the flames,

notwithatiindingthe'blihdin'f; smoke, and

notwithstanding the blinding smoke, and

before^ the'Koses of th"c 'Fire Brigade were

before the hoses of the Fire Brigade were

unrolled. -allQanger' 'of a serious con-

unrolled all danger of a serious con-

flagration wss'passe y d : '' The" Brigade,

flagration was passed. The Brigade,

were very soon! *6n' the 'splat; 1 in fact they

were very soon on the spot, in fact they

put in' aa 'appearance 1 in'a'iHarvelloua

put in an appearance in a marvellous

short time after' 1 the Eidgway'bell had

short time after the Ridgway bell had

rung out, but owing to the 'alarm! of Mr

rung out, but owing to the alarm of Mr

E. X.' Ward' having" beeri 1 heard, those

E. R. Ward having been heard, those

first 'on tne"s«me Were' WM'td' 'prevent

first on the scene were able to prevent

the services' of 'the 1 Bri^ade'tleing neces-

the services of the Brigade being neces-

sary. "We^inay-ntentibi'thtt^ the firet

sary. We may mention that the first

reel was brought "round" bjJ !s Fir«man

reel was brought round by Fireman

Battlei'wh'dJ as tisoal/was'the first of the

Battle, who, as usual, was the first of the

corps at the 'he was met

corps at the station, where he was met

by two' v otb'ers of ' the ' <shr6niclb staff,

by two others of the Chronicle staff,

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Roberts and Mrs Strueter havo suffered

Roberts and Mrs Streeter have suffered

heavy loss in the destruction by both firo

heavy loss in the destruction by both fire

furniture, in the upper parts of thoir

furniture, in the upper parts of their

promises, Mr Low's building was' also

promises, Mr Low's building was also

Mr Spriggon's stock was completly do-

Mr Spriggen's stock was completly de-

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stroyed, and his loss must be very sovore.

stroyed, and his loss must be very severe.

an examination, and found' that Sprig-

an examination, and found that Sprig-

gons' shop was thoroughly gutted,

gens' shop was thoroughly gutted,

in Spriggons' boot shop, and when dis-

in Spriggens' boot shop, and when dis-

separating the shop from a small roomat

separating the shop from a small room at

tho back of the building, whore wo under-

the back of the building, where we under-

up his accounts. ■ -—

up his accounts.

As far as jvecan-gleaii,~the building—

As far as we can glean, the building—

jcomprisiug'tlie four shops — was insured

comprising the four shops — was insured

office for J575J), whilo Spriggens' stock

office for £750, while Spriggens' stock

was covered for .£7OO in another office.

was covered for £700 in another office.

Mr Robert Low, cabintmakor informs

Mr Robert Low, cabintmaker informs

us that ho was at work making up

us that he was at work making up

to go into Mr Sprig-gens' to ask for

to go into Mr Spriggens' to ask for

some pens, he having run short of thorn.

some pens, he having run short of them.

He found Mr Spriggens at work in tho

He found Mr Spriggens at work in the

lend him some pens. Mr Spriggons

lend him some pens. Mr Spriggens

then wont up-stairs to' get what was

then went up-stairs to get what was

wanted, and whilo ho was away, Mr Low

wanted, and while he was away, Mr Low

heaed somebody knocking at tho door

heaed somebody knocking at the door

and calling put " Fire !"■ Ho at once

and calling out "Fire !" He at once

unlocked tho door between tho back room

unlocked the door between the back room

to bo on fire. -Mr Low says he then got

to be on fire. Mr Low says he then got

Cottle's, and then wont back to the burn-

Cottle's, and then went back to the burn-

Mr Cotfclo, who lives noxt door to the

Mr Cottle, who lives next door to the

alarmed by somebody calling out " Fire!"

alarmed by somebody calling out "Fire!"

j and at once looked and smelt burning

and at once looked and smelt burning

wood. He wont to the back of Spriggens'

wood. He went to the back of Spriggens'

and thero found Mr Low, and thoy at

and there found Mr Low, and they at

| When ho entered, Mr Dottle opened tho

When he entered, Mr Cottle opened the

door and discovered the place to bo. on

door and discovered the place to be on

firo.

fire.

citement wo were unablo to glean from

citement we were unable to glean from

have been ablo to give as to tho caijse of

have been able to give as to the cause of

Co.'s stock of Ladies' and Gonts' Tan

Co.'s stock of Ladies' and Gents' Tan

Shoos, also Gonts' Tan Boots — really

Shoes, also Gents' Tan Boots — really

first-class linos for this present season.

first-class lines for this present season.

Tennis Shoes, which aro first-class value.

Tennis Shoes, which are first-class value.

Wo havo also Ladies' and Gents' Boots

We have also Ladies' and Gents' Boots

and Shoes in great v.irioty ; also, Boys'

and Shoes in great variety ; also, Boys'

serviceable amongst which aro thosowith

serviceable amongst which are those with

Hannah and Co.'s Patont Indostructiblo

Hannah and Co.'s Patent Indestructible

wear. Wo. can also supply the trade

wear. We can also supply the trade

with all kinds of. Leathor and Grindory

with all kinds of Leather and Grindery

Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, in tho

Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, in the

courso of an interview, said he was coiv

course of an interview, said he was cer-

separate from England,

separate from England.

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SPRIGGUNS' BLOCK GUTTED.

SPRIGGENS' BLOCK GUTTED.

About twonty minutes past 12 o'clock

About twenty minutes past 12 o'clock

the Chronicle Office, he observod a

the Chronicle Office, he observed a

at once knocked at tho door and gave tho

at once knocked at the door and gave the

voice from inside, saying, "Oh! tho

voice from inside, saying, "Oh! the

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place is on firo." Mr Carson continued

place is on fire." Mr Carson continued

calling out and hammering at tho door,

calling out and hammering at the door,

" Yes." Mr Carson said, " What can we

"Yes." Mr Carson said, "What can we

do ? " Shall I ring tho bell ? " Low re-

do ?" Shall I ring tho bell ?" Low re-

then ran down the street, crying " . Fire !"

then ran down the street, crying "Fire !"

but instead of making for tho big firo-

but instead of making for the big fire-

bell, he ran to St. Hill-street to°rouso

bell, he ran to St. Hill-street to rouse

for tho night, and as ho could get no re-

for the night, and as he could get no re-

the Chronicle Office and gavo tho alarm

the Chronicle Office and gave the alarm

to tho men. The staff turned out and

to the men. The staff turned out and

ceeded with a reel to tho scono of the

ceeded with a reel to the scene of the

outbroak. In tho maantimo tho Sisters

outbreak. In the meantime the Sisters

of tho Convent rang their bell in alarm,

of the Convent rang their bell in alarm,

Eidgway-streot bell and gavo tho alarm

Ridgway-street bell and gave the alarm

to the night watchman, who at onco

to the night watchman, who at once

communicated with Ccxptain Cummins,

communicated with Captain Cummins,

Brigade wore on the spot. In the mean-

Brigade were on the spot. In the mean-

time, however, much had boon dono by

time, however, much had been done by

tho firo in giving the alarm to

the fire in giving the alarm to

ing Spriggens', and Mossrs Carson and

ing Spriggens', and Messrs Carson and

Ayes were just in time to arouse

Aves were just in time to arouse

Mrs Roborts, her daughter, and a young

Mrs Roberts, her daughter, and a young

them out of the building, the smoko

them out of the building, the smoke

more they would havo been suft'ocatod.

more they would have been suffocated.

The Brigade soon got to work, but tho

The Brigade soon got to work, but the

fire had assumed by this timo large pro-

fire had assumed by this time large pro-

building; To give praise where it is due

building. To give praise where it is due

staff got tho first jefc on the burninw

staff got the first jets on the burning

mass, one of our men (Mr R. R. Leys')

mass, one of our men (Mr R. R. Leys)

was the first of the Brigade on tho spot

was the first of the Brigade on the spot

to say that owing to tho energy of the

to say that owing to the energy of the

saved, but not beforo considerable dam-

saved, but not before considerable dam-

age had been done to it. Mrs Streoter's

age had been done to it. Mrs Streeter's

stock of confectiouary and fruit, was de-

stock of confectionary and fruit, was de-

more or less a severo one. Both Mrs

more or less a severe one. Both Mrs

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1:13PM, 28 March 2025 AlexL edited His Motto and marked it as complete

C4TTE who would be free, must him-

HE who would be free, must him-

-11 self strike the blow." Nowa-

-self strike the blow." Nowa-

m Auckland.

in Auckland.

This was his slogan, however, m the

This was his slogan, however, in the

force m the Socialist Democratic

force in the Socialist Democratic

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room with/ the idea of

room with the idea of

preventing- a hungry or

preventing a hungry or

though he toiled m a

though he toiled in a

m the Auckland City

in the Auckland City

Born m Benalla, Victoria, "Mick"

Born in Benalla, Victoria, "Mick"

He came to New Zealand m 1907 and

He came to New Zealand in 1907 and

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1:12PM, 28 March 2025 AlexL marked The Rt. Hon. Michael Joseph Savage, Leader of the Labour Party, and present Prime Minister of New Zealand, is an Australian by birth. Before coming to New Zealand he worked as a miner. In 1907, he moved to the Dominion, and has since been prominent in the Labour movement. He entered Parliament as representative for Auckland West in 1919, and succeeded to the leadership of the Labour Party on the death of Mr H. E. Holland. In addition to his Parliamentary work, Mr Savage has held seats on the Auckland City Council, and the Auckland Hospital Board. as complete

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o'clock) an alarm of fire was rung out at

o'clock an alarm of fire was rung out at

tho Keith-street station, which awoke the

the Keith-street station, which awoke the

ing into toira from Aramoho, and who

ing into town from Aramoho, and who

gave the alarm. Tho house in flames was

gave the alarm. The house in flames was

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tho well-known "Battlo Abbey," lately oc-

the well-known "Battle Abbey," lately oc-

forte tuner, who had boon for some timo

forte tuner, who had been for some time

living thoro by himself, but was last

living there by himself, but was last

week joined by his wifo and family from

week joined by his wife and family from

awakened by ono of his children calling

awakened by one of his children calling

out and coughing, and ho noticed at once

out and coughing, and he noticed at once

to tho door, lie found that his passage was

to the door, he found that his passage was

tho top of tho porch on to the ground

tho top of the porch on to the ground

tho burning house in tho same manner.

the burning house in the same manner.

There was so little timo in which to save

There was so little time in which to save

and consequently they ar<» now possessed

and consequently they are now possessed

; of nothing bnt what they left tho house

of nothing but what they left the house

1 in. The Keith-streot contingent of the

in. The Keith-street contingent of the

j Fire Brigade wcro first on the spot, and

Fire Brigade were first on the spot, and

; soon had two streams of water on to the

soon had two streams of water on to the

I burning mass, but could do nothing more

burning mass, but could do nothing more

| than put the fire outj as by the timo they

than put the fire out, as by the time they

'. arrived tho house was completely gutted.

arrived the house was completely gutted.

| Captain Cummins, together with Sergt.

Captain Cummins, together with Sergt.

, Anderson, nindo an inspection of the

Anderson, made an inspection of the

ruins, and, from what they saw, camo to

ruins, and, from what they saw, came to

tho conclusion that the iiro had probably

the conclusion that the fire had probably

the floor through till tho draught created

the floor through till the draught created

a iiamo, which soon demolished the struc-

a flame, which soon demolished the struc-

ture. Mr Burton istatcs that ho estimates

ture. Mr Burton states that he estimates

his loss at .£l5O, and that ho was not in-

his loss at £150, and that he was not in-

sured. Ho also lost a valuable watch

sured. He also lost a valuable watch

which hud boon presented to him, as well

which had been presented to him, as well

not Ijg roplaccd out hero. Great kindness

not be replaced out here. Great kindness

v:is shown to the unfortunate family by

was shown to the unfortunate family by

Mrs Siovers, Miss Blytho, Mr Haokctt,

Mrs Sievers, Miss Blythe, Mr Hackett,

and Mr and Mrs Cremor, who did all they

and Mr and Mrs Cremer, who did all they

could to alleviate their distress iv their

could to alleviate their distress in their

homeless condition, Mrs Burton was

homeless condition. Mrs Burton was

later on taken up to Mr Peter Boll's. ',

later on taken up to Mr Peter Bell's.

Among oilier things lost;, was a piano be- :

Among other things lost, was a piano be-

unfortunately had not insured it. The '

unfortunately had not insured it. The

for =£200.

for £200.

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given, and it was found to be in 8 four-

given, and it was found to be in a four-

room bouse in tbe Avenue, almost im-

room house in the Avenue, almost im-

Piper, lamplighter. The Fire Brigade ;

Piper, lamplighter. The Fire Brigade

were quickly on the spot, but when they i

were quickly on the spot, but when they

reaohed tbe place the fire bad so far

reached the place the fire had so far

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advanced that their efforts oould be of '

advanced that their efforts could be of

no avail. It was evident that it had '

no avail. It was evident that it had

been burning for some time before the J

been burning for some time before the

alarm wns sounded, and had nearly I

alarm was sounded, and had nearly

done its work of destruction before any ■

done its work of destruction before any

effort oould be made to save the build- J

effort could be made to save the build-

ing. 'I'ho house was old and must have i

ing. The house was old and must have

burnt very rapidly f.s soon as the fke i

burnt very rapidly as soon as the fire

got hold. ft 11 ihe family were absent 8

got hold. All the family were absent

at Ike tinia of r.no cathreok, ana nothing t

at the time of of outbreak, and nothing

jf, ltDDwvi of tho origin oi ths nro. The 6

is known of the origin of the fire. The

k'juac ,ia<l iti coateuia were comoletely i

house and its contents were completely

jset.ayifi, Mr Ffpfer suffering theloas of 1

destroyed, Mr Piper suffering the loss of

a ij his furniture-. t

all his furniture.

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12:59PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited Does the Boot Pinch ? and marked it as complete

Does the Boot Pinch ?

Does the Boot Pinch?

[TO THX XDITOB.j

[TO THE EDITOR.]

Sib,—Not being a shareholder of the South

Sir,—Not being a shareholder of the South

Pacific Oil Co,, I may be excused f- r expressing

Pacific Oil Co., I may be excused for expressing

made, and at the prospect at it having actually

made, and at the prospect of it having actually

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ratification of Cha votes of oenfllence, etc,, of

ratification of the votes of confidence, etc., of

rnakin.’ the nail. All this will read very

making the call. All this will read very

It iq the course to turn the tables at

It is the usual course to turn the tables at

every meeting, Wit how is it gojng to be

every meeting, but how is it going to be

done this time ? Whose turn is it now P

done this time? Whose turn is it now?

Seriously speaking. I would like to know

Seriously speaking, I would like to know

how much longer this agony is to be con

how much longer this agony is to be con-

feeling of loyalty towarde the place in which

feeling of loyalty towards the place in which

in < dilly-dally, which, however amusing or

ing dilly-dally, which, however amusing or

os residents bf the district to get this un-

as residents of the district to get this un-

CiTiikif.

CITIZEN.

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12:56PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited Gambling among Maori's. and marked it as complete

Gambling among Maori's.

Gambling among Maoris.

HAIP.A TE PIRI’S CBIME,

HAIRA TE PIRI’S CRIME.

Thxbr was a good attendance at the meeting

There was a good attendance at the meeting

MS. _ Magazine was presented, read, and

MS. Magazine was presented, read, and

criticised, The Mazagtne was up to the

criticised, The Mazagine was up to the

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at the present time, It is deserving of wider

at the present time. It is deserving of wider

putting it in print, It is entitled—

putting it in print. It is entitled—

A hITTEB T.KBAON.

A BITTER LESSON.

Haira to Piri has been found guilty ol a

Haira te Piri has been found guilty of a

on the head of ths condemned mbn, in his

on the head of the condemned man, in his

history of his crime, one bitter lezson which

history of his crime, one bitter lesson which

of Haira's race, arid indeed by every race —

of Haira's race, and indeed by every race—

directly traceable to gambling. It is onques-

directly traceable to gambling. It is unques-

and in allowing tha gambling spirit to take

and in allowing the gambling spirit to take

possession of him we discern bia first step

possession of him we discern his first step

towards the gallows, Wa have it upon clear

towards the gallows, We have it upon clear

and unoontradioted evidenoo that Haira

and uncontradicted evidence that Haira

Not only did be lose his own money, but

Not only did he lose his own money, but

deeply. “It ia the first step that costs,” and

deeply. “It is the first step that costs,” and

in hia anxiety to hide one crime we find the

in his anxiety to hide one crime we find the

gambling purposes. This makes it tolerabl y

gambling purposes. This makes it tolerably

say to his race, “ Beware of gambling 1”

say to his race, “Beware of gambling!”

resident in Gisborne oinnot of course judge

resident in Gisborne cannot of course judge

of Haira te Piri ? The lives of three persons

of Haira te Piri? The lives of three persons

his Almighty wisdom saw fit to a'low the

his Almighty wisdom saw fit to allow the

victims of this terrible tragedy to be out off

victims of this terrible tragedy to be cut off

will profit by it,

will profit by it.

" Reminiscences of a Reporter,” the title of

"Reminiscences of a Reporter,” the title of

which suggests the subject matter; “ A morn-

which suggests the subject matter; “A morn-

during the Te Kooti massacre; “ Recreation

during the Te Kooti massacre; “Recreation

quate provision for anything of the ulnd in

quate provision for anything of the kind in

Gieborne; and "Our Women, by a woman,"

Gisborne; and "Our Women, by a woman,"

an interesting selected article, Tha last

an interesting selected article. The last

taper was not read, because of insufficient

paper was not read, because of insufficient

;imc.

time.

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12:56PM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE.

origin of the fire, whicb commenced at

origin of the fire, which commenced at

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Avenue. The Ghronioxb employes,

Avenue. The Chronicle employes,

stable McLennagban and Mr Gavin,

stable McLennaghan and Mr Gavin,

to saving the vehicles, iv which they

to saving the vehicles, in which they

The Fire Police also were on £he spot.

The Fire Police also were on the spot.

By this time it was evident that, -under

By this time it was evident that, under

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water - had got the mastery, and

water had got the mastery, and

ther was coon at an end. A rather

ther was soon at an end. A rather

serious accident o ;curred to Mr Davey,

serious accident occurred to Mr Davey,

of the dewing Machine depot, who,

of the Sewing Machine depot, who,

Btite he lay for some time in (Jhava.nne's

state he lay for some time in Chavanne's

derstand that Mr Davey hag sustained

derstand that Mr Davey has sustained

iujuries to his head and shouldar. The

injuries to his head and shoulder. The

origin of the fire, whiob commenced at

origin of the fire, whicb commenced at

tfie back of hay loft, i 3 unknown, but it

the back of hay loft, is unknown, but it

is believed to have resulted fr^m the

is believed to have resulted from the

we understand, ia covered by insur-

we understand, is covered by insur-

SMItiBT'S STABtiES P.LBTIALI4Y

SMILEY'S STABLES PARTIALLY

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12:49PM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited MANAWATU DAILY TIMES. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917. LOCAL AND GENERAL

the Patriotic Society in reference to the,

the Patriotic Society in reference to the

nmch-disqussed question of issuing, civi-

much-discussed question of issuing civi-

tion -were quite in accord with Waira-

tion were quite in accord with Waira-

Watt, Scrgt. Grahame Heard, Privates

Watt, Sergt. Grahame Heard, Privates

W. Drummond, A. E- Rees and «T. J.

W. Drummond, A. E. Rees and J. J.

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Laing, Scrgt. W. Waldegrave, Privates

Laing, Sergt. W. Waldegrave, Privates

bons, Y. Jewell, G. E. Fitzpatrick, F.

bons, V. Jewell, G. E. Fitzpatrick, F.

for the children: —Mr A. Sutherland £o,

for the children: —Mr A. Sutherland £3,

Messrs .T. H. Bamicoat and W. P. Hen-

Messrs J. H. Brnicoat and W. P. Hen-

derson til each, Mr S. Jickell £1 Is, Mrs

derson £1 each, Mr S. Jickell £1 1s, Mrs

H. McGregor 10s, C.2 ss, Messrs Gold-

H. McGregor 10s, C.2 5s, Messrs Gold-

10s, A Friend £9, Mr J. McGill £l, A

10s, A Friend £9, Mr J. McGill £1, A

from a friend towards tho purchase of a

from a friend towards the purchase of a

In connection with the present appeal,

In connection with the present appeal

suberiptions and gifts: Anonymous

subcriptions and gifts: Anonymous

£2O, ditto £l, Mr McHardy £5, Miss

£20, ditto £1, Mr McHardy £5, Miss

Collins £1 Is, Goldingham and Beckett

Collins £1 1s, Goldingham and Beckett

Klein each ss, Mr and Mrs Hubbard

Klein each 5s, Mr and Mrs Hubbard

ing memo from Hon. G. "W. Russell,

ing memo from Hon. G. W. Russell,

Minister of Internal Affairs: I hae

Minister of Internal Affairs: I have

of the War Funds 'Act and tho rules

of the War Funds Act and the rules

made by tho Society, the funds at the

made by the Society, the funds at the

on tho excellent work done by your-

on the excellent work done by your-

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12:47PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited Local and General.

Lu the House yesterday the Premier

In the House yesterday the Premier

Registration Bill. —P.A.

Registration Bill.—P.A.

held on the-Racecourse at To Hapara

held on the Racecourse at Te Hapara

on October 22 and 29.

on October 22 and 23.

The “Sfiibad the Sailor" Company

The “Sinbad the Sailor" Company

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and will appear in the southern ‘cen-

and will appear in the southern cen-

Replying tq MV Payne in the House

Replying to Mr Payne in the House

introducing a Bill to provide lor (5

introducing a Bill to provide for 6

days a. week for hotel and restaurant

days a week for hotel and restaurant

—P.A,

—P.A.

past year numbered 1002-

past year numbered 1062.

Jurors summoned to arm-ear at the

Jurors summoned to appear at the

Supreme Court; on September 2J will

Supreme Court on September 23 will

not ho required to attend.

not be required to attend.

The popular Mr. “Pip”, Powell, of

The popular Mr. “Pip” Powell, of

the Ib'lut-omLime, Company, is enamored

the Pantomime, Company, is enamored

that he would liave liked to have

that he would have liked to have

various topics arc- held over, and will

various topics are held over, and will

ke’s Bav Rivers Bill (Mr- Ormond)

ke’s Bay Rivers Bill (Mr. Ormond)

The’ Births and Deaths Registration

The Births and Deaths Registration

plan*-, for the new railway bridge

plans for the new railway bridge

across the Waipaoa River., near Patu-

across the Waipaoa River, near Patu-

tahi on the Gisborne-Napier rail-

tahi, on the Gisborne-Napier rail-

w.lv will be put in hand as soon as

way, will be put in hand as soon as

pleted a contract will he prepared ioi

pleted a contract will he prepared for

op m Thev spent the extra hours

2 p.m. They spent the extra hours

in town, after “counting cut” the

in town, after “counting out” the

shinning company responsible for

shipping company responsible for

ing one to nine and ‘‘out.

ing one to nine and “out.”

commended that the Bill he mlowed to

commended that the Bill be allowed to

vides that- finger-print records of per-

vides that finger-print records of per-

criminal offence- and other records, the

criminal offence and other records, the

i The District Commissioner of Crown

The District Commissioner of Crown

I Lands (Mr. R. T. Sadd) informed a

Lands (Mr. R. T. Sadd) informed a

! “Times” reporter that there wa~ a

“Times” reporter that there was a

; great shortage of surveyors thxough-

great shortage of surveyors through-

! out the Dominion. This was being

out the Dominion. This was being

! felt in the Hawke’s Bav land district,

felt in the Hawke’s Bay land district,

i and with an increased number of

and with an increased number of

! areas to subdivide and -lay out, with

areas to subdivide and lay out, with

! the acquisition of land fer closer set-

the acquisition of land for closer set-

vices of another surveyor lx*fore long.

vices of another surveyor before long.

tawiiero yesterday afternoon, when a

tawhero yesterday afternoon, when a

ployed by Mr J. Clark. Opou Station,

ployed by Mr J. Clark, Opou Station,

lmd one of his legs broken and a

had one of his legs broken and a

pole of the waggon when lie suddenly

pole of the waggon when he suddenly

where Ins injuries were attended to.

where his injuries were attended to.

at the request cf the Royal Commis-

at the request of the Royal Commis-

sioner of Empire- Trade, to visit the

sioner of Empire Trade, to visit the

or use to the Commissioner he col-

of use to the Commissioner be col-

Tim Board has decided to call a meet-

The Board has decided to call a meet-

A res'tectable looking young woman

A respectable looking young woman

site arrived in Napier from Gislxnne

she arrived in Napier from Gisborne

on Monthly morning and got in touch

on Monday morning and got in touch

with a number of moil at the Port.

with a number of men at the Port.

had l>eon sent on by steamer. Taking

had been sent on by steamer. Taking

River Board, Mr H. M. Porter the

River Board, Mr H. M. Porter, the

jun., and I). Kirknatriek. After a

jun., and D. Kirkpatrick. After a

Messrs H. debaut-our t and (roo. Ait -

Messrs H. deLautour and Geo. Wit -

themselves to be nominated, and thev

themselves to be nominated, and they

noon to-dav, and the election takes

noon to-day, and the election takes

Ralph Joseph Aliddleton, whose ad-

Ralph Joseph Middleton, whose ad-

ventures as related by Detective Alit-

ventures as related by Detective Mit-

c-heii were enumerated in these col-

chell were enumerated in these col-

umns last week and showed the mini

umns last week and showed the man

ia-• in travelling by sea without a

ner in travelling by sea without a

ing. and purchasing a property worth

ing, and purchasing a property worth

hi 125 without the necessary finance,

£4125 without the necessary finance,

was again arraigned before Air AV. A.

was again arraigned before Mr W. A.

Barton, S.AL, yesterday on a charge

Barton, S.M., yesterday on a charge

of vagrancy, to which he tins time

of vagrancy, to which he this time

guilty to having stolen a cheque hook,

guilty to having stolen a cheque book,

valued at Is 7d, the property of AY.

valued at 1s 7d, the property of W.

.1 Pttehell. His AA'orship remarked

J. Patchell. His Worship remarked

tences to he concurrent.

tences to be concurrent.

will he occupied to-day in hearing the

will be occupied to-day in hearing the

ease of the Tyser Line, Ltd. and John

case of the Tyser Line, Ltd. and John

Ahum Hart, master s.s. Star of Can-

Mann Hart, master s.s. Star of Can-

fendants, claim for £5824 3s 2d aiid

fendants, claim for £5824 3s 2d and

interest at G per cent, from August

interest at 6 per cent. from August

with the -salvaging of frozen meat and

with the salvaging of frozen meat and

£2539 16s -Id, the amount which it

£2539 16s 4d, the amount which it

any legal consideration. Air Skerrett

any legal consideration. Mr Skerrett

and Air Spoule will appear for the

and Mr Spoule will appear for the

Air Stock for defendants.

Mr Stock for defendants.

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12:43PM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited MANAWATU DAILY TIMES. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917. LOCAL AND GENERAL

ing in camp bo provided with some

ing in camp be provided with some

donations: Borough Council £lO,

donations: Borough Council £10,

Working Men’s Club £lO 10s, Mana-

Working Men’s Club £10 10s, Mana-

watu Club £l2.

watu Club £12.

had from the racecourse on race days

and from the racecourse on race days

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must go by way of Foxtou Line aud re-

must go by way of Foxton Line and re-

pairs were plaved. Messrs J. A. Hash,

pairs were played. Messrs J. A. Nash,

E. Michie and M. Galvin (2 points) 19.

R. Michie and M. Galvin (2 points) 19.

andra ’s Regimental Band in the Opera

andra’s Regimental Band in the Opera

House on Boxing Hight. Tickets will

House on Boxing Night. Tickets will

the College Street school pupils tor

the College Street school pupils for

their donation of £l3 6s, contributed to

their donation of £13 6s, contributed to

the society’s fund, £lO being devoted

the society’s fund, £10 being devoted

If you are at al[ in doubt about the

If you are at all in doubt about the

pare values. The “C. M. Boss” Co.

pare values. The “C. M. Ross” Co.

win every time on comparison, Boscos

win every time on comparison, Roscos

arc not'at all reassuring for the Christ-

are not at all reassuring for the Christ-

Featherstou Camp, died in the Taihape

Featherston Camp, died in the Taihape

Miss Rubie Curran, the clever young-

Miss Rubie Curran, the clever young

Lysaght, C. J. Harwkcn, J. Blair and

Lysaght, C. J. Harwken, J. Blair and

A. Hunter, were each lined £2O for

A. Hunter, were each lined £20 for

October. 1917, was being presented to

October, 1917, was being presented to

(Yesterday afternoon a motor lorry

Yesterday afternoon a motor lorry

belonging to Mr S. T, Hunt was pro-

belonging to Mr S. T. Hunt was pro-

ceeding up the hill at Fitzhcrbert to

ceeding up the hill at Fitzherbert to

the residence of Mr Keillor with a

the residence of Mr Keiller with a

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12:39PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited BANKRUPT ESTATE.

| £5000) ; deficiency, £1358. Stock-in-

£5000) ; deficiency, £1358. Stock-in-

trade was set down at £IOO, leaving a

trade was set down at £100, leaving a

The secured creditors were:—Estate

The secured creditors were:— Estate

, of James Black (Messrs Sidey and Col-

of James Black (Messrs Sidey and Col-

' lier), £280; James Goodger, £SOOO.

lier), £280; James Goodger, £5000.

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The unsecured cdeditors were:—Geo.

The unsecured creditors were:— Geo.

Waide (Beaumont), £160; D.1.C., £200;

Waide (Beaumont), £160; D.I.C., £200;

rick (Cromwell), £SO; Logan (Lug-

rick (Cromwell), £50; Logan (Lug-

£3O; J. Richardson (Tarras), £10; W.

£30; J. Richardson (Tarras), £10; W.

£3B; Ninimo and Blair, £4O; V. Shieb

£36; Nimmo and Blair, £40; V. Shieb

(Cromwell), £ls. The amounts due

(Cromwell), £15. The amounts due

his brother a property for £ISOO, which

his brother a property for £1500, which

ont the exact position. Bankrupt had

out the exact position. Bankrupt had

burned out in 1024, and from that time

burned out in 1924, and from that time

paid about £2OOO in interest during the

paid about £2000 in interest during the

Mr Thompson said they were now tak- :

Mr Thompson said they were now tak-

Mr Payne said that Mr Thompson's J

Mr Payne said that Mr Thompson's

client was not entiftSd to possession unlil !

client was not entitled to possession until

he had satisfied tho assignee that the

he had satisfied the assignee that the

I enter up judgment for possession how.

enter up judgment for possession how.

I Mr Payne said if the assignee were

Mr Payne said if the assignee were

.satisfied with the books he would advise

satisfied with the books he would advise

I Waide to give up possession at once.

Waide to give up possession at once.

| The bankrupt said if the assignee were

The bankrupt said if the assignee were

sale of the property. Tho property had

sale of the property. The property had

The bankrupt said he bad no offer to

The bankrupt said he had no offer to

Mr Thompson said he would prodnco

Mr Thompson said he would produce

then adjourned to Tuesday, at 2#o.

then adjourned to Tuesday, at 2.30.

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12:24PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited DISTRICT NEWS. and marked it as complete

RAKAHROA, Sept. 17.

RAKAUROA, Sept. 17.

At a mooting of the Waikohu Valley

At a meeting of the Waikohu Valley

answer to- a request to have all the

answer to a request to have all the

that he- had given instructions loir

that he had given instructions for

to be proceeded with early in October.

to be preceeded with early in October.

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0,000 acres between Tahora and Rak-

6,600 acres between Tahora and Rak-

aimia is to he reserved for timber.

auroa is to be reserved for timber.

be greatly appreciated bv settlers

be greatly appreciated by settlers

tlers, who have ' been going 12 miles

tlers, who have been going 12 miles

'the Public Works Department is

The Public Works Department is

lasting the line from Otokb to Rakau-

lasting the line from Otoko to Rakau-

roa by decidedly in,sufficient haulage

roa by decidedly insufficient haulage

power, and the local stall are to bo

power, and the local staff are to be

tile grass growing at present.

the grass growing at present.

from the Mot’u and Rakauroa. -Sev-

from the Motu and Rakauroa. Sev-

eral interesting races ami exhibitions

eral interesting races and exhibitions

graceful skater was non by Miss Hilda

graceful skater was won by Miss Hilda

th - first, prize for the prettiest fancy

the first, prize for the prettiest fancy

.Miss A. Roythorae. Motu (Harem

Miss A. Roythorne, Motu (Harem

Girl), Mrs Loam? (Winter), and sev-

Girl), Mrs Loane (Winter), and sev-

eral Other very effective and pretty

eral other very effective and pretty

costumes. The hrst prize for gents’

costumes. The first prize for gents’

fancy eostunio was won by Mr J. Har-

fancy costume was won by Mr J. Har-

ris (Mephistopholes) and the jiali-milo

ris (Mephistopheles) and the half-mile

Mr A. Neal won the first prize tor

Mr A. Neal won the first prize for

presented by Mr Walter Ktan-Hor-on

presented by Mr Walter Kean-Horton

orv enjoyable dance, which ran on

very enjoyable dance, which ran on

untii the ear.y hours, tv lien all .• d

until the early hours, when all and

sundry dragged their weary way mua;

sundry dragged their weary way home

(From our own Corrospowlont.)

(From our own Correspondent.)

MOTl', Sept. 17.

MOTU, Sept. 17.

The Settlors’ Association is trying

The Settlers’ Association is trying

to got more mails despatched from

to get more mails despatched from

following morning, not giving settlors

following morning, not giving settlers

As the daily Otoko-Motu roach will

As the daily Otoko-Motu coach will

bo running in a few weeks’ time, it

be running in a few weeks’ time, it

an extra two mails a week, to como

an extra two mails a week, to come

liv that route.

by that route.

MAKARAKA MATAWHERO

MAKARAKA AND MATAWHERO

(By Our Travelling* "Reporter-)

(By Our Travelling Reporter.)

The' usual monthly meeting of the

The usual monthly meeting of the

Makaraka. and Matawhero School

Makaraka and Matawhero School

Committee was hold on Monday even-

Committee was held on Monday even-

In the unavoidii-ble absence of the

In the unavoidable absence of the

chairman (Mr. Bfcscll), Mr. H. D.

chairman (Mr. Bissell), Mr. H. D.

Messrs IT. lilooro, TV. Gedyef T. Nx-h-

Messrs H. Moore, W. Gedye, T. Nich-

---01, and If vans, and the Rev, Blair

ol, and Evans, and the Rev. Blair

The ini mites of the previous meet-

The minutes of the previous meet-

()u the motion of Mr- Niebol, sec-

On the motion of Mr. Nichol, sec-

onded bv Mr. Blair, it was decided

onded by Mr. Blair, it was decided

that a map of the world, forwarded by

that a map of the world forwarded by

Accounts amounting to about ~

Accounts amounting to about £4

wore missed for payment.

were passed for payment.

The visiting committee lor the

The visiting committee for the

month are Messrs. H. Macro and Ev-

month are Messrs. H. Moore and Ev-

ans who wore also appointed to at-

ans, who were also appointed to at-

with- _u- horse straying on the school

with a horse straying on the school

grounds. . , , .

grounds.

The /meeting terminated with a vote

The meeting terminated with a vote

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12:24PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited THE RABBIT ACT.

The hearing of tho cases was con-

The hearing of the cases was con-

12:23PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited THE RABBIT ACT.

her in past years that the runbolders

ber in past years that the runbolders

now bad altogether changed. Run-

now had altogether changed. Run-

nothing ai d large cheques were made

nothing and large cheques were made

in many instances out of the rabbits

in many instances out of the rabbits.

instanceI’, 1 ’, rahbiters off-red bonuses for

instances, rabbiters offred bonuses for

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hlneks to trap. In the cases before

blocks to trap. In the cases before

once of skins. The steps that were

price of skins. The steps that were

according to law They had a duty to

according to law. They had a duty to

form that duty with tbe least possible

form that duty with the least possible

44 rabbit farming ” was going on, and

"rabbit farming” was going on, and

these Central O ago districts would

these Central Otago districts would

Referring to tbe Mt Pisa case, the

Referring to the Mt Pisa case, the

had infloted a fine of £4O on the defen-

had inflicted a fine of £40 on the defen-

It was a case for tbe maximum

It was a case for the maximum

penalty. In the oth*>r oases he would

penalty. In the other cases he would

the f&ot that there were no previous

the fact that there were no previous

to the Prime Minister :—“ Rabbit Act,

to the Prime Minister :— “Rabbit Act,

voiCH and landowners’ evidence has no

voice and landowners’ evidence has no

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12:18PM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited MARION BOROUGH COUNCIL

Mr J, A. Wilson, foreman, re-

Mr J. A. Wilson, foreman, re-

ported for month of January The

ported for month of January :—The

on both sides hare been tarred to

on both sides have been tarred to

week,"aud I have issued to date 4G

week, and I have issued to date 46

to the .filters at the septic tank as

to the filters at the septic tank as

12:16PM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited MARION BOROUGH COUNCIL

nan, Upper Tutaenni, to connect

nan, Upper Tutaenui, to connect

uower to insist on connections.

power to insist on connections.

From Heury Shepherd, caretaker

From Henry Shepherd, caretaker

Demonstration. —Ors. Read —Hilton,

Demonstration. —Crs. Read—Hilton,

that £5 be^granted.

that £5 be granted.

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From Marten District High

From Marton District High

water in old reservoir on Saturda} 7

water in old reservoir on Saturday 7

to nressure of other business.

to pressure of other business.

month, £448 9s Id, be approved ami

month, £418 9s 1d, be approved and

that accounts and salaries, £312 las

that accounts and salaries, £312 15s

sd, on loan account be passed for

5d, on loan account be passed for

Ors. Sutcliffe —Hilton —That £1203

Crs. Sutcliffe—Hilton —That £1202

ISs Id standing to credit of gas

18s 1d standing to credit of gas

That £485 15s 2d,, standing to

That £485 15s 2d, standing to

library*.

library.

Mayor—Or. Hilton—That connec-

Mayor—Cr. Hilton—That connec-

tion he made with filters.

tion be made with filters.

Mayor—Or. Hilton, That all

Mayor—Cr. Hilton, That all

Or. Wilde—Hilton, That Council

Cr. Wilde—Hilton, That Council

pay up to £IOO for 10ft. extra front-

pay up to £100 for 10ft. extra front-

to Messrs Gihhous and Hatrick

to Messrs Gibbons and Hatrick

Mayor—Cr Ingle, that iu future

Mayor—Cr Ingle, that in future

the Town Hall he not let per-

the Town Hall be not let per-

showed receipts £250 3s id, and ex-

showed receipts £250 3s 4d, and ex-

penditure £193 17s id.

penditure £192 17s 1d.

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12:13PM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited THE RABBIT ACT.

Indignant Farraero.

Indignant Farmers.

The operation of the latest ame> d

The operation of the latest amend

rnent to the Rabbit Act is ctmsinr

ment to the Rabbit Act is causing

quite »s ranch indignation locally a

quite as much indignation locally as

in other ct ntres, and after attendou-

in other centres, and after attending

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what >e ; " ■» hj termed afi Id day h'

what might be termed a fieId day at

C- ! 'h'or* O T! ursduy hi-'

Cromwell Court on Thursday last in

(>; n 'v I’ ui s'. F, e' - -•

Otago '. F, e' - -•

owners were charged wit", f i ing l<

owners were charged with failing to

da-troi rabbits The>>x ;r o o nnnrail

destroy rabbits. The>>x ;r o o nnnrail

eluded on Friday All the defendants

cluded on Friday. All the defendants

Pass (19,450 acres). £4O; Charles

Pass (19,450 acres), £40; Charles

Watkins, Hawea Flat (3490 acresl,

Watkins, Hawea Flat (3490 acres,

£10; Mrs H. H Cowie.Nichols, Mfc

£10; Mrs H. H Cowie-Nichols, Mt

Pisa (147,000 acres). £IOO ; Wm W.

Pisa (147,000 acres). £100 ; Wm W.

Waide, Linais Pass. (9750 acres), £ls ;

Waide, Lindis Pass. (9750 acres), £15 ;

John Little. Lindis Pass (5320 acre?),

John Little. Lindis Pass (5320 acres),

£ls ; John McLean, Bendigo (12 900

£15 ; John McLean, Bendigo (12 900

(8640 acres), £lO. A case against L.

(8640 acres), £10. A case against L.

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12:11PM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited MARION BOROUGH COUNCIL

MARION BOROUGH COUNCIL

MARTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

At: the ordinary monthly meeting

At the ordinary monthly meeting

last Hight there wore present the

last night there were present the

Correspondence was .received—

Correspondence was received—

From Win. Milne, agreeing to re-

From Wm. Milne, agreeing to re-

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’ newal of £ISOO loan for further term

newal of £1500 loan for further term

of seven years at shi preceni; per

of seven years at 5½ precent per

annum.—Mayor—Cr. Head, Council

annum.—Mayor—Cr. Read, Council

agree to renewal.-

agree to renewal.

spector, ami also that he be allowed

spector, amd also that he be allowed

usual fee. of £5 for keeping and re-

usual fee of £5 for keeping and re-

Sutcliffe—lngle, that 'requests be

Sutcliffe—lngle, that requests be

stating that grant of £lO made by

stating that grant of £10 made by

Council towards Marion Technical

Council towards Marton Technical

ten Technical School purposes aloue.

ten Technical School purposes alone.

From E. W.' Mills and Go., for-

From E. W. Mills and Co., for-

warding quotation for new’ sot of

warding quotation for new set of

Prom Miss Barker, M.A., prin-

From Miss Barker, M.A., prin-

for leave to use'town water supply

for leave to use town water supply

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12:08PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited THE GOST OF KERBING. and marked it as complete

THE GOST OF KERBING.

THE COST OF KERBING.

and channeling- as carried on at Gis-

and channeling as carried on at Gis-

cently paid a visit t-o Hastings, and

cently paid a visit to Hastings, and

had made inquiries as to tho cost of

had made inquiries as to the cost of

that tho cost of putting in T“~iuoh

that the cost of putting in 15-inch

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bv day labor in the Hawke’s _ Bay

bv day labor in the Hawke’s Bay

costing at the least £6 here,, and he

costing at the least £6 here, and he

wanted to know whero the difference

wanted to know where the difference

Cr. Bright asked if it would not he

Cr. Bright asked if it would not be

Hastings Borough Council, on the

Hastings Borough Council on the

"paying more than they should for

paying more than they should for

'Hie Mayor said, as far as be could

The Mayor said, as far as he could

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12:05PM, 28 March 2025 klib edited PERSONAL NOTES. and marked it as complete

The Government- has decided to

The Government has decided to

by and Ton- (Wairoa) are in Napier

by and Torr (Wairoa) are in Napier

the local technical college, lias been

the local technical college, has been

Svnioii: Mesdames Moon. Butcher,

Symon; Mesdames Moon, Butcher,

Major-General Robey, tho well-

Major-General Robey, the well-

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kiwivn Maori war veteran, was knoc-

known Maori war veteran, was knoc-

lias since been in hospital. He expects

has since been in hospital. He expects

ted notaries miblic for the Dominion

ted notaries public for the Dominion

of New Zealand by the' Commissary

of New Zealand by the Commissary

for faculties, and have been sworn in

for Faculties, and have been sworn in

before His Honor Sir Robert Stout.

before His Honor Sir Robert Stout,

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11:56AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE.

ley, on behalf of the Transatlantic In-

ley, on behalf of the Transatlantic Insur-

surance Company, and Mr A A. Brown

ance Company, and Mr A A. Brown of

of the Royal, in both of which office

the Royal, in both of which offices

taken over all the damaged stock,

taken over all the damaged stock, and

the shop will require repairing and

the shop will require repairing and reno-

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renovating, the proprietor proposes to em-

vating, the proprietor proposes to embrace

brace the opportunity of holding a clearing

the opportunity of holding a clearing

which effect will be found in our to-

which effect will be found in our to-day's

supplement. Mr Spriggens is utter

supplement. Mr Spriggens is utterly at

a loss to account for the origin of the

a loss to account for the origin of the fire.

having been used in the shop the pre-

having been used in the shop the previous

vious evening—may have burnt into the

evening—may have burnt into the

paper under the counter and smoul

paper under the counter and smoulder

throughout the hours of the night.

throughout the hours of the night. Wher-

ever it originated, it is a matter

ever it originated, it is a matter of

thankfulness that the consequence

thankfulness that the consequences are

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11:52AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE.

At. 6y o'clock on Friday morning, Mr

At 5 o'clock on Friday morning, Mr

Spriggens, of the boot and shoe establuhJ

Spriggens, of the boot and shoe establish-

m»nt, situated between. Mr Hugh Rossi

ment, situated between Mr Hugh Ross,

the baker's shop and- Barlow's boarding!

the baker's shop and Barlow's boarding

establishment, in the Avenue, awoke put

establishment, in the Avenue, awoke out

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of an uneasy, oppressed alumber,and rising

of an uneasy, oppressed slumber, and rising

was startled by a glare of light apparently-

was startled by a glare of light apparently

proceeding from the front shop. Y'Ai

proceeding from the front shop. A

moment's investigation was sufficient to 1

moment's investigation was sufficient to

disclose to him the alarming fact thk all:

disclose to him the alarming fact that all

the material, consisting'' of a supply ofi

the material, consisting of a supply of

brown wrapping paper, together with a|

brown wrapping paper, together with a

miscellaneous collection of boots and shbe- ;

miscellaneous collection of boots and shoe-

maker 'a material, under the counter at the

maker's material, under the counter at the

right-hand f rom t}ie front entrance, waa oni

right hand from the front entrance, was on

fire. Quick as thought he roused Mr H.j

fire. Quick as thought he roused Mr H.

N. Brown,' who resides ia the house with'

N. Brown, who resides in the house with

him, and then the neighbours on either!

him, and then the neighbours on either

side, by alarming cries of fire. Mr Brown

side, by alarming cries of fire. Mr Brown,

with moet*comfne_d&_le presence of mind '

with most commendable presence of mind,

thought, at once of Mr Ross's little-hand

thought at once of Mr Ross's little hand

hose, aud in double quick time, with the?

hose, and in double quick time, with the

assistance of the man at the bakery J

assistance of the man at the bakery,

carried it throngh the back window of!

carried it through the back window of

the house, and poured such, a stream ofi

the house, and poured such a stream of

Westmere -Water upon the fire as to!

Westmere Water upon the fire as to

frighten it out of existence. Had there!

frighten it out of existence. Had there

been a minnte's delay, or had Mr Sprig- j

been a minute's delay, or had Mr Sprig-

gens not _ happened to wake at the very;

gens not happened to wake at the very

nick of time, the Bhop would have been ;

nick of time, the shop would have been

one mass of flames, and nothing could!!

one mass of flames, and nothing could

have saved the building. As. 'it is, thei

have saved the building. As it is, the

floor of ahe shop is very much charred and j

floor of she shop is very much charred and

burntd, the coimtw dtitroyed, tin pajryj

burned, the counter destroyed, the par-

stock and material, estimated at tb;

stock and material, estimated at the

f £26, destroyed and damaged. M

of £25, destroyed and damaged. Mr

, on behalf of the Transatlantic

ley, on behalf of the Transatlantic In-

ahfce C^pjpany, and Mr A A. Br<.»

surance Company, and Mr A A. Brown

the jwjfal, in both of which offi„

of the Royal, in both of which office

Sn^gens holds policies of insurant

Spriggens holds policies of insurance

I M_en ovur all the dnmaged stock,

taken over all the damaged stock,

will be disposed of by auction ; |

will be disposed of by auction ; and

the shop will require repairing anj

the shop will require repairing and

vatinn, the proprietor proposes to eg

renovating, the proprietor proposes to em-

the opportuuity of holding a clearii

brace the opportunity of holding a clearing

sale of his large stock, a notifies

sale of his large stock, a notification

i^_i«h^aoi«^lkb^f(!«iidin'onFto:

which effect will be found in our to-

supplement. Mr Spriggena is uttei

supplement. Mr Spriggens is utter

a, I^BB to account for the.origin.of ti

a loss to account for the origin of the

The only feasible theory he can nm

The only feasible theory he can suggest

■that a . -spark^rom a candle-^

that a spark from a candle-

having beep used in the shop the pt,

having been used in the shop the pre-

evening—^may have burnt into tLe |

vious evening—may have burnt into the

paper under the counter and »moq|

paper under the counter and smoul

tlico.ughoutjhu hours of tha'ijhighfi

throughout the hours of the night.

ever it originated, it is a mattei

ever it originated, it is a matter

thankfulness thatj the consequence

thankfulness that the consequence

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11:41AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE.

At eleven' o'clock last night, a fire

At eleven o'clock last night, a fire

11:41AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 8 Advertisements Column 5

Agency, Eancitikei Street.

Agency, Rangitikei Street.

11:41AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 8 Advertisements Column 5

the Conservative member f o r Old-

the Conservative member for Old-

son of the late Hight Hon. Lord

son of the late Right Hon. Lord

pondent for the London. Morning.

pondent for the London Morning.

sational escape after being1 nearly

sational escape after being nearly

W. T Wood, " H a

W. T Wood,

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M.H.B. H O §

M.H.R.

.m « §

OOOK §£ ° «

COOK St.

.^ p

F. E. Watson §

F. E. Watson

S a

Worcester at. "A

Worcester St.

% . RAILWAY

RAILWAY

g STATION

STATION

H-rpfQ'ri St.

Hereford St.

Dr. Wilson .

Dr. Wilson

1 This land suitably sub-divided. Easy

This land suitably sub-divided. Easy

BAERYS, Cheapside. .

BARRYS, Cheapside.

T LAWEENCE, Ashhurst, is pre,-

J LAWRENCE, Ashhurst, is pre-

---" • pared to undertake Mowing in any

pared to undertake Mowing in any

LOYAL MAN AW ATU LODGE,

LOYAL MANAWATU LODGE,

*>. 10.0. F., M.U.,

I O.O.F., M.U.,

rt. J. WrtTSON.^errn'ment

S. J. WATSON. Perm*nent Sec.

G. TILLEARD MTUSCH

C. TILLEARD NATUSCH

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11:40AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN THE AVENUE. and marked it as complete

At eleven' o'clock' hist uighfc, afire

At eleven' o'clock last night, a fire

first alarm of fire, the JFire Brigade

first alarm of fire, the Fire Brigade

spot, and with, , the help of a copious

spot, and with the help of a copious

Lake, in n veiy brief space the fhmes

Lake, in a very brief space the flames

not in a position to speak. The ■ first

not in a position to speak. The first

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alarm was given by' Mr Ford er, who

alarm was given by Mr Forder, who

was driving up the Aveuue, and im-

was driving up the Avenue, and im-

rneciiately' r Mr' Wall, and two members

mediately Mr Wall, and two members

of the staff of this journal, 1 who were

of the staff of this journal, who were

into the s-trec-t, from whence thej

into the street, from whence they

proceeding from the office.* above Mr

proceeding from the offices above Mr

Levy's room fronV the passage leading

Levy's room from the passage leading

to tHe New Zealand Insurance Office.

to the New Zealand Insurance Office.

successful, and in a few moim-uts the

successful, and in a few moments the

parently been, got completely under,

parently been got completely under,

inquiry will be mado into the circum-

inquiry will be made into the circum-

have to express onr appreciation of the

have to express our appreciation of the

Fire Brigade, aud to tender our thanks

Fire Brigade, and to tender our thanks

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11:38AM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited LOCAL AND GENERAL

liam David AlcLeod, 25 acres near the

liam David McLeod, 25 acres near the

William Weston Waide, 1£ acres,

William Weston Waide, 1 1/2 acres,

11:36AM, 28 March 2025 sfrj edited KUROPATKIN AN OLD KORU SETTLER.

It may, interest the local public to

It may interest the local public to

kiujv, mat General Ivuropatkin va.

know that General Kuropatkin was

originally a Koru boy.. We have

originally a Koru boy. We have

knowD sottlei", on that point. He ways

known settler, on that point. He says

who is trying to reack his base, is a

who is trying to reach his base, is a

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nephew of a Iir_ Monahan, since fie- j

nephew of a Mr Monahan, since de-

ceased, vh,o for many years resided in

ceased, who for many years resided in

as Kurow Pat, One day while, out

as Kurow Pat, One day while out

•lishing- -his boat was blown to sea,

fishing his boat was blown to sea,

and he was picked up by a passing-,

and he was picked up by a passing

sia, where he joined the army, and|

sia, where he joined the army, and

soon attained eminence, becoming:

soon attained eminence, becoming

ed 3lr Raill if the General had learn-

ed Mr Raill if the General had learn-

ed his early lighting experience round

ed his early fighting experience round

'the negative. "He is a born sold-

the negative. "He is a born sold-

the bea. I have received a letter

the sea. I have received a letter

falling hack on his bane. A decisive

falling back on his base. A decisive

battle will be fought at Mukden, j

battle will be fought at Mukden.

Then Ivuropatkin will have 730,000

Then Kuropatkin will have 730,000

.men. and the Japanese u ill bo able to

men, and the Japanese will be able to

oppose him with only about 2C0.000.

oppose him with only about 200,000.

Ba wants to entice the Japanese a»

He wants to entice the Japanese a-

fin them and crush them. They will

on them and crush them. They will

liot be able to beat an orderly re-

not be able to beat an orderly re-

cpunt for , their warships and trans-

count for their warships and trans-

ports, which . will endeavour to res-

ports, which will endeavour to res-

ciie the survivors." That, is, says

cue the survivors." That, is, says

'Sly Raill, Kuropatkin's plan of cam-

Mr Raill, Kuropatkin's plan of cam-

qbviotis reasons (doubtless the main

obvious reasons (doubtless the main

one being to keep the Russian f-la:>

one being to keep the Russian plan

the ears "of tiie enemy) J am not at

the ears of the enemy) I am not at

liberty to-disclo.se anything more."

liberty to disclose anything more."

MV Raill, has, however, said enough

Mr Raill, has, however, said enough

tb prove that Kuropatkin has a lot

to prove that Kuropatkin has a lot

i^p his alrevo, if he is only able to got

up his sleeve, if he is only able to get

itf down again.

it down again.

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11:35AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 3 Advertisements Column 1

TAYtOR-OARBINOTON

TAYLOR-CARRINGTON

* COMPANY.

COMPANY.

Monday, Nov. 30-Race Hight,

Monday, Nov. 30-Race Night,

"HOME RUL E."

"HOME RULE."

Tuesday, Dec. I.— Race Nights,

Tuesday, Dec. 1.— Race Nights,

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11 UNCLE TOM'S CABIN,"

" UNCLE TOM'S CABIN,"

Same old price— Ba, ' 2s, Is Same

Same old price— 3s, 2s, 1s Same

half price to first aud second seats.|

half price to first and second seats.

E. ARMXTAGB,

E. ARMITAGE,

Advance Manager,

Advance Manager.

iiggSP^r m HE Fort-

THE Fort-

'"^^ f^^^-o^. _L nigh tly

nightly

Nomiautiou of Officers.

Nomination of Officers.

THURSDAY, December 8.-3 80 p.m.,

THURSDAY, December 3.-3 30 p.m.,

Confirmation at Eangiwabia by

Confirmation at Rangiwahia by

the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. .

the Lord Bishop of the Diocese.

FRIDAY, December 4.— 11 a m,* Con*

FRIDAY, December 4.— 11 a m., Con-

secration of St. Barnabns', Church.

secration of St. Barnabus' Church.

' SrUMPING

STUMPING

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11:34AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited MOUTOA GARDENS. and marked it as complete

— ■ — — ♦ — ~- —

the Market Square to that of the " Moutoa

the Market Square to that of the "Moutoa

of the entrance gates with the name " Moutoa

of the entrance gates with the name "Moutoa

being declared " it would be exceedingly nice

being declared" it would be exceedingly nice

takes place I am, &0.,

takes place.— I am, &c.,

11:30AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN WILSON STREET. and marked it as complete

■FIVE-BOOMED HOUSE 1/EBTEOYED.

FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE DESTROYED.

At about 10.45 on Satnrday night an

At about 10.45 on Saturday night an

, alarm of flee in No' 3 ward was given from

alarm of fire in No 3 ward was given from

th« central watch tower. The outbreak

the central watch tower. The outbreak

i proved to b§ in a fite roomed house at tbe

proved to be in a five roomed house at the

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upper end of Wilson-street, on the liduß-

upper end of Wilson-street, on the Indus-

tria! school eifca. The property n&a leased

trial school site. The property was leased

by Mrs A. Atkins, and occupied by Mr W,

by Mrs A. Atkins, and occupied by Mr W.

Hogg, cwpenter. The town reel?, under

Hogg, carpenter. The town reels, under

dance, «nd the Keith-street continent

dance, and the Keith-street contigent

■followed promptly, but the fl»mes had

followed promptly, but the flames had

obtained toe great a hold to permit »f the

obtained too great a hold to permit of the

building being saved, arid it was therefore"

building being saved, and it was therefore

1 completely gutted; Mr Hogg left home

completely gutted. Mr Hogg left home

at; about 8 o'elooli. leaving Mr Walter

at about 8 o'clock, leaving Mr Walter

1 Ellis, who boarded with him, in the houne.

Ellis, who boarded with him, in the house.

1 There was a fire in the kitchen when he

There was a fire in the kitchen when he

Hveß close by, and then noticed smoke

lives close by, and then noticed smoke

' ,Mrs Hogg back to some friends Mr

Mrs Hogg back to some friends Mr

Hogg went into the house, which wafl

Hogg went into the house, which was

and a few^ small articles. Mr Ellis left

and a few small articles. Mr Ellis left

the house at 8.16, when there was a little

the house at 8.15, when there was a little

was insured in the Phconis for £100, and

was insured in the Phoenix for £100, and

ineured for either JU'.OO or £150 in the

insured for either £100 or £150 in the

water wBS very poor, and elicited many

water was very poor, and elicited many

BtandVe. Sergeant Villars and all the

standers. Sergeant Villars and all the

morning the bells again rang cut, whtn it

morning the bells again rang out, when it

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11:24AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited FIRE IN WILSON STREET. and marked it as complete

bsllß rang out an alarm of fire, sounding

bells rang out an alarm of fire, sounding

No. 2 Ward ns the eceno of the outbreak.

No. 2 Ward as the scene of the outbreak.

Tbo burning building proved to bo the

The burning building proved to be the

house occupied by Mr John Birr and

house occupied by Mr John Barr and

family in Witson-skoot. The Brigade

family in Wilson-street. The Brigade

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the fire hid obtained too big a hod and

the fire had obtained too big a hold and

they were unable to pr?vent its total dia-

they were unable to prevent its total dis-

truotion, Mr Mark Darr was tho first to

truction, Mr Mark Barr was the first to

notice the outbreak, which etarfcd in the

notice the outbreak, which started in the

sitting-room, but ho could not say

sitting-room, but he could not say

whether there had been any fl'.Q left in

whether there had been any fire left in

the fire-place after the inmat?s had re-

the fire-place after the inmates had re-

tirpcf for t&e night, asheariived home

tired for the night, as he arrived home

after the othors had gone" id bed, -He

after the others had gone to bed. He

however, considors that the fire was

however, considers that the fire was

caused through a fqul chimnoy C3U!>

caused through a foul chimney caus-

and finally to ignite. The house'

and finally to ignite. The house

sured for ,£2OO in the London, Liverpool,

sured for £200 in the London, Liverpool,

and Globe Oiliue, The furniture, with

and Globe Office. The furniture, with

the exception d few Email articles, was

the exception of few small articles, was

uninsured, the estimated- loss being £400.

uninsured, the estimated loss being £400.

father wore in attendance and rendered

father were in attendance and rendered

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11:22AM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited Magistrate's Court.

(Alexandra), £2 10?. Judgment by

(Alexandra), £2 16s. Judgment by

Brodrick for plaintiff', Mr Ilutton for

Brodrick for plaintiff, Mr Hutton for

traps, two tents and Hies. Part of

traps, two tents and flies. Part of

ltst court day,

last court day,

station. Ido not see how he could

station. I do not see how he could

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had. Ido not remember telling him

had. I do not remember telling him

W. Waide, defendant, said f—" I

W. Waide, defendant, said : —" I

Judgment for palaintiff for £& 14s,

Judgment for plaintiff for £4 14s,

with 27s costs. Solicitor's fee 265.

with 27s costs. Solicitor's fee 26s.

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11:13AM, 28 March 2025 jb284 edited OTAGO LAND BOARD.

Consideiul inn va- _'iveu to the applica-

Consideration was given to the applica-

tion by Tonkin and i'). I'm- grazing

tion by Tonkin and Co. for grazing rights

Consideration was takpn of reports from

Consideration was taken of reports from

Ranger Mackenzie on the, following hoi 1-

Ranger Mackenzie on the, following hold-

jngs taken, up under occupation lease under

ings taken up under occupation lease under

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the Mining Districts Land Occupation A:-.,

the Mining Districts Land Occupation Act,

.!894 : —Charles Waldo., jun.. section 5, block

1894 : —Charles Waide, jun., section 5, block

12, Ta.rras district; Charles Vaid< sen,

12, Tarras district; Charles Waide, sen.,

section 6, block 12, Tarrax district ; William

section 6, block 12, Tarras district ; William

Waide. section 15, block 12, Tairas 'dis-

Waide, section 15, block 12, Tarras dis-

trict; Roderick Poison, section, 11, bioc'v

trict; Roderick Polson, section, 11, block

3, Tan-as district; Richard George Red-

3, Tarras district; Richard George Red-

—The first three to show cause, why th-.'if

—The first three to show cause, why that

residence; the remaining two eases werj

residence; the remaining two cases were

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11:11AM, 28 March 2025 CSmith edited Page 3 Advertisements Column 1

PARR.—On May 15, 1928, at Waikato

FARR.—On May 15, 1928, at Waikato

.MRS. W. H. BROWN and Family wish

MRS. W. H. BROWN and Family wish

*RS PRANK MYERS and Famiyl, also

MRS PRANK MYERS and Famiyl, also

OODS ancl Family, of Ham-

MRS. C.WOODS ancl Family, of Ham-

11:08AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 3 Advertisements Column 1

All thin km go wroi'K* the babies howl

All things go wrong, the babies howl

you c nmol <lo you woik ;

You cannot do you work ;

The father sturta to K ruW '»

The hungry father starts to growl,

duty you muat ahiik.

As duty you must shiik.

(jive them lJjrr.'.cl.uKl.'a Soofh.nß

Give them Barraclough's Soothing

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Syrup. What Chouu .. I Oh ! W.

Syrup. What Chemist.? Oh ! W.

i'm vUUdtuu'e hitskiutf «» ll ti h *1 hight

For children's hacking cough at night

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11:08AM, 28 March 2025 CSmith edited WEDDINGS.

sonby, to Mr. J. Knowles, of Point Chava*

sonby, to Mr. J. Knowles, of Point Chava-

crepe de chine" with scalloped hems and

crepe de chine with scalloped hems and

11:05AM, 28 March 2025 CSmith edited FEMININE—= REFLECTIONS

FEMININE— =

FEMININE

11:04AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 2 Advertisements Column 5

THE WEATHER affords tl'e ijest intrnducUon for these. NlgMs are chi ly eaongh

THE WEATHER affords tl'e ijest intrnducUon for these. Nights are chilly eaongh

HIGHT BUYING LEADS TO EIGHT SELLING., Wo buy, for Cash and get .

RIGHT BUYING LEADS TO RIGHT SELLING. We buy for Cash and get .

11:04AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited DISASTROUS FIRE IN CAMPBELL PLACE.

tact in about 10 minutes from when the

fact in about 10 minutes from when the

11:03AM, 28 March 2025 teedee edited DISASTROUS FIRE IN CAMPBELL PLACE. and marked it as complete

The copstant stream of water played 1 . .

The constant stream of water played

on the doomed structure now began to .

on the doomed structure now began to

get the mastery of the flames; and from

get the mastery of the flames, and from

this out all danger of the ; fire, spreading

this out all danger of the fire spreading

to the adjacent buildings was over.' , A .

to the adjacent buildings was over. A

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little, past 2 o'clock— just an hour frofn.-

little past 2 o'clock— just an hour from

the ringing of the bell— rthe Brigade had

the ringing of the bell— the Brigade had

tion, though a* volume of flame from the

tion, though a volume of flame from the

siatedin raging despite a jet .of .water

siatedin raging despite a jet of water

being played upon it for nearly an hoar.

being played upon it for nearly an hour.

It eventually proved to be coming- from '

It eventually proved to be coming from

where the gas meter was located, jand'

where the gas meter was located, and

which had been destroyed i 1 conse-

which had been destroyed and conse-

quently ignited the. gas itself. One of

quently ignited the gas itself. One of

the Gas Company's workmen,- Mr John--'

the Gas Company's workmen, Mr John-

thing to rights. " : :•• ''

thing to rights.

The Fire .Police was represented

The Fire Police was represented

ton, Lieutenants Foster and J. Anderson,:

ton, Lieutenants Foster and J. Anderson,

Keen, Hurley, Tingey, Perrett, fioundy,

Keen, Hurley, Tingey, Perrett, Roundy,

E. E. Ward, and several others, who

E. R. Ward, and several others, who

materially assisted the Brigade in keep-;

materially assisted the Brigade in keep-

ing the streets clear for the Tatter's opera-

ing the streets clear for the latter's opera-

tions. ' ' ■' ' ' ' . ,

tions.

- The insurances on the stock and furni- -

The insurances on the stock and furni-

ture' amounted to £700, covered with the '

ture amounted to £700, covered with the

New Zealand 1 Insurance i Company, 'i£2QO

New Zealand Insurance Company, £200

of which is ro-iuaured in the London,

of which is re-insured in the London,

Liverpool; and Globe office. The build-.-

Liverpool, and Globe office. The build-

last year Mr Laird kept a' policy- upon

last year Mr Laird kept a policy upon

will-be very, heavy indeed. •■•■(- •,. >

will-be very, heavy indeed.

Kenny (who had been employed for some,

Kenny (who had been employed for some

mises as a -man of all work) upon sus-

mises as a man of all work) upon sus-

picion of having set fire to the hotel. .

picion of having set fire to the hotel.

The circumstanoesC-whicb/Jed td his

The circumstances which led to his

arrest are, briefly these; •At about 12.30;

arrest are briefly these. At about 12.30

o'clock on Sunday ' morning. Constable

o'clock on Sunday morning. Constable

Maokle, who was then on duty in the

Mackle, who was then on duty in the

vicinity of the Fountain, saw, a man. re-

vicinity of the Fountain, saw a man re-

clining against one of the pillars in [front

clining against one of the pillars in front

went over to him and found itto'ibe'the'

went over to him and found it to be the

several young fellows et the time, and

several young fellows at the time, and

appeared to hayp had some liquor. Con-

appeared to have had some liquor. Con-

stable Mackle told him lie had better go

stable Mackle told him he had better go

and turn in. The man took, his advice,.,

and turn in. The man took his advice,

and the young men and Kenny moved off :"

and the young men and Kenny moved off

along Eidgway-street. During a conver-

along Ridgway-street. During a conver-

versatiqn with the young fellows the sus-

versation with the young fellows the sus-

pected man informed them that' there

pected man informed them that there

c vning at the hotel, Kenny, when convers-

evning at the hotel, Kenny, when convers-

asked her the question if, supposing there ■'

asked her the question if, supposing there

was a fire there, he should hare to get the

was a fire there, he should have to get the

ladder and rescue them, or should he haye

ladder and rescue them, or should he have

together with his eccentrio behaviour,

together with his eccentric behaviour,

lirn. ■'

him.

Mrs Laird's statement 'regarding, the

Mrs Laird's statement regarding the

affair is as follows:— .lust before 1 o'clock

affair is as follows:— Just before 1 o'clock

Bhe heard some slight noise in the yard

she heard some slight noise in the yard

is apart from the main portion of tho

is apart from the main portion of the

building, and consists' of only one floor.

building, and consists of only one floor.

time was quite low down, and as far as.

time was quite low down, and as far as

she could judge it was coming from the '

she could judge it was coming from the

turned to the hotel to see if tne lodgers

turned to the hotel to see if the lodgers

tlien standing at the foot of th 9 Commer-

then standing at the foot of the Commer-

cial stairs, singing out " Where's No. 5,"

cial stairs, singing out "Where's No. 5,"

police arrested Kenny, who was placedin

police arrested Kenny, who was placed in

the cells at the station, and will be>

the cells at the station, and will be

brought up at the B.M. Court to-day at

brought up at the R.M. Court to-day at

lOtfolook. Since his arrest he has been

10 o'clock. Since his arrest he has been

almost 'sulkily reticent.

almost sulkily reticent.

Btreet, in a buggy, thoughtfully procured

street, in a buggy, thoughtfully procured

for 1 her by Mr Hogg,

for her by Mr Hogg.

in.their, night, clothes, the family and ser-

in their night clothes, the family and ser-

vants, losing overy stitch of clothing and

vants, losing every stitch of clothing and

all their personal belongings. '

all their personal belongings.

remained on 'duty all night, in case of the

remained on duty all night, in case of the

fire sjarting again :— Sharpe, McGonagle,

fire starting again :— Sharpe, McGonagle,

fresh 'outbreak occurred. _

fresh outbreak occurred.

Large crowds' of people visited the

Large crowds of people visited the

scene ef the fire during yesterday .'

scene of the fire during yesterday.

- Paraekarelu when the fire occurred, but

Paraekaretu when the fire occurred, but

a messenger was despatehedyesterday to

a messenger was despatched yesterday to

acquaint aim Vitti the sad tidings.

acquaint him with the sad tidings.

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11:02AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 1 Advertisements Column 6

BIDGWAT STREET.

RIDGWAY STREET.

piASH PURCHASERS of FARM and

CASH PURCHASERS of FARM and

J DAIRY PRODUCE.

DAIRY PRODUCE.

BUTTEB IS LUMP OB POUNDB.

BUTTER IN LUMP OR POUNDS.

J ' V

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EGGS i* anjj quantity,

EGGS in any quantity,

At High««t Market Rate*.

At Highest Market Rates.

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11:00AM, 28 March 2025 Sweetpea64 edited Page 6 Advertisements Column 1

; HIGHT BELLFOR URGENT OALLB

NIGHT BELL FOR URGENT CALLS

EJSEIjMG & &MDV

KEELING & &MUNDY

(Lath Hart & Kb _le.q).

(Late Hart & Keeling).

- grubber stamp Makers

rubber stamp Makers

. paper rulers.

paper rulers.

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