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11:04AM, 12 September 2025 CJNZ edited DEATH. and marked it as complete

Avert. —At the Private Hospital,

AVERY —At the Private Hospital,

lington, and Christchurch t papers

lington, and Christchurch papers

9:31AM, 12 September 2025 teedee edited WANGAEHU HIGHWAY BOARD and marked it as complete

A meeting of this' body WYs~~lr»ld at J

A meeting of this body was held at

the Rutland Chambers,, on Satur

the Rutland Chambers, on Satur-

day afternoon last. — PHssnt Mr~ A.

day afternoon last. — Present Mr A.

Higgie (chairman), and-i&essrs' RichaWfs,

Higgie (chairman), and Messrs Richards,

Fleet wood, and Owen wardens." '

Fleetwood, and Owen wardens.

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Minutes of special meeting, and 1 of

Minutes of special meeting, and of

previous meeting, were read and cob-

previous meeting, were read and con-

Treasurer's report, and Foreman of

Treasurer’s report, and Foreman of

Works'. report were read.

Works’ report were read.

approved. r

approved.

Mr Baker and Mrs Harrison attended ;

Mr Baker and Mrs Harrison attended

bad state of the Warrengate Line. ,Tbe

bad state of the Warrengate Line. The

Foreman WBS instructed to haye the

Foreman was instructed to have the

water tables cleaned out. ' '■"'

water tables cleaned out.

Messrs Kennedy and McGregor at

Messrs Kennedy and McGregor at-

tended as a 1 deputation, and complained

tended as a deputation, and complained

ttoad. The Board stated they ,were;

Road. The Board stated they were

snort of funds, but they would hav^-tke;

short of funds, but they would have the

water tables cleaned out, which 1 v .t^ !

water tables cleaned out, which the

Mr Laird attended, and asked the 1

Mr Laird attended, and asked the

Mr McGregor's' place. ; :

Mr McGregor’s place.

■ : ;! XXPOKONGARO BOAD. i ''■'•■" '■

UPOKONGARO ROAD

The Secretary waß instructed to write

The Secretary was instructed to write

6 Mr Cullinane, and remind him of his

to Mr Cullinane, and remind him of his

road, and to inform him that if he; was

road, and to inform him that if he was

still willing the Board would open-the

still willing the Board would open the

road. . . ; ; ,-; . .

road.

COERESPONDENCE. . , .' -r

CORRESPONDENCE.

From Harry Williams, asking the'

From Harry Williams, asking the

The Secretary said he. understood that

The Secretary said he understood that

A.Filmer, applying for account to be

A. Filmer, applying for account to be

From R. T; Sheild re road, held over

From R. T. Sheild re road, held over

J The Ctiairmati said Mr Somerville wa

The Chairman said Mr Somerville was

;illV ;

ill.

'):! I.i! PIKI PIKI CCLVEBT.

PIKI PIKI CULVERT.

. The; Foreman was authorised to huve

The Foreman was authorised to have

A. McGregor's, to be at next

A. McGregor’s, to be at next

8a 6d per chain ; had instructed the Fore-

8s 6d per chain ; had instructed the Fore-

able, the Secretary — to call another

able, the Secretary to call another

special meeting. 'They 'alsb had author-

special meeting. They also had author-

ised the acceptance of 'Messrs Brownlee

ised the acceptance of Messrs Brownlee

and Allen's offer, to doJo ! chains on the

and Allen’s offer, to do 10 chains on the

for three culverts* ,

for three culverts.

The Foreman' of Works said he had

The Foreman of Works said he had

arranged with Hackett for 6» 6d per

arranged with Hackett for 6s 6d per

The Secretary waß instructed to see

The Secretary was instructed to see

rates to the amount of £1200 were|due,and

rates to the amount of £1200 were due, and

next, in addiiion to a further subsidy in

next, in addition to a further subsidy in

The follow ing accounts were pasied

The following accounts were passed

for payment : — Messrs Roscoe, Paure

for payment :— Messrs Roscoe, Paure

53 ;E. N. Liffi ton, stamps and telegrams,

5s ; E. N. Liffiton, stamps and telegrams,

15s 6J ; Chronicle account, £6 Is 3d ;

15s 6d ; Chronicle account, £6 1s 3d ;

P. Talty and Burns, for labour, £8 8s und

P. Talty and Burns, for labour, £8 8s and

£6 16» respectively -Howard, work on TSo.

£6 16s respectively ; Howard, work on No.

| 3 Line, 'iSO'lis'j' " McKay, repairs to

3 Line, £20 14s ; McKay, repairs to

bridge, 14s 6d • Hackett and McCarthy,

bridge, 14s 6d ; Hackett and McCarthy,

£2;.jßeard, maintenance No. $ extras,

£2 ; Beard, maintenance No. 3 extras,

£2%; 165; AMnson, repairs to River

£27 16s ; Atkinson, repairs to River

-Biknjtj £6 ss ; Foreman of Works' salary,

Bank, £6 5s ; Foreman of Works’ salary,

from -April 6lh to May 3U£ amounting

from April 6th to May 31st, amounting

to £22 7s, was ordered t6 be paid.

to £22 7s, was ordered to be paid.

" i The Foreman handed a certificate of

The Foreman handed a certificate of

completion of : HacketVs contract on

completion of Hackett’s contract on

1 Makirikiri, amounting to 121 chains, at

Makirikiri, amounting to 121 chains, at

i6a 6d, £39 6s 6d. Total accounts passed,

6s 6d, £39 6s 6d. Total accounts passed,

£150 3s9d.

£150 3s 9d.

;il Resolved, on the motion of Mr

Resolved, on the motion of Mr

That during the winter months

Richards, That during the winter months

"thp time of meeting te 11a.m. initead of

the time of meeting be 11 a.m. instead of

2 p.m. as h|theirto.

2 p.m. as hitherto.

""The meeting then closed.

The meeting then closed.

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9:22AM, 12 September 2025 teedee edited DEATH. and marked it as complete

Bosh.—At the residence of her parents, Victoria

Bush. — At the residence of her parents, Victoria

Avenue, Alico May Marion, only daughter of

Avenue, Alice May Marion, only daughter of

8:44AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN INTERESTS

Mrs. A. Edwards and Mrs. W. Petehall

Mrs. A. Edwards and Mrs. W. Petchall

tea had been served Airs. Petehall

tea had been served Airs. Petchall

by members of the To Mata branch of

by members of the Te Mata branch of

8:43AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN INTERESTS

and members of the Raglan and Oketo

and members of the Raglan and Okete

iTifo much happinessm her future

iTifo much happiness in her future

8:39AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN INTERESTS

A welcome homo dunce was ten-

A welcome homo dance was ten-

dered to Mr. Y. J. Phillips, the All

dered to Mr. W. J. Phillips, the All

when a large imnilier of residents

when a large number of residents

assembled (o do honour to the district'.*

assembled to do honour to the district's

representative in the X< • w Zealand

representative in the New Zealand

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I! ngby team which recently returned

Rugby team which recently returned

Mr. Ij. C. Ilird. representing

Mr. L. C. Hird. representing

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8:29AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN INTERESTS.

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STEAMER BAR BOUND. I

STEAMER BAR BOUND.

FIiIITIIJFER SUPPLIES DELAYED.

FERTILISER SUPPLIES DELAYED.

1 I

Minus! all llw farmers In Inn “ax/lan Ill:-

Almost all llw farmers In the Raglan dis-

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trlt‘r are busy mpdresslng. anm II) [III' I

trlt‘r are busy topdresslng. anm II) [III' I

:11 Hakmn has been havimuml w nmm‘

at Raglan has been bar-bound w nmm‘

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8:23AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN INVADED

'Pen United Press Association.]

[Per United Press Association.]

PUKEKOIIE, September 20.

PUKEKOHE, September 20.

Pukckolie this morning from Welling-

Pukekohe this morning from Welling-

EJeform supporters in the northern por-

Reform supporters in the northern por-

this morning. He leaves for Waiukn

this morning. He leaves for Waiuku

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To-morrow IT© proceeds to Ngarnawa-

To-morrow IT© proceeds to Ngaruawa-

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8:22AM, 12 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL. and marked it as complete

Mail, says :— "Looking to the fact that

Mail, says :— “Looking to the fact that

shown that fresh mjsi can be brought

shown that fresh meat can be brought

should be scut to this market to supple-

should be sent to this market to supple-

suggestion may he worth, the attention

suggestion may be worth the attention

land, who are lo .iking for means of

land, who are looking for means of

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could be exported to sell in this mirket

could be exported to sell in this market

at 0.1 each, there is no doubt that a roar-

at 6d each, there is no doubt that a roar-

bits' skins might be sent with every

bits’ skins might be sent with every

skiju that makes them undistinguishable

skins that makes them undistinguishable

value thau the body it covers, it will lie

value than the body it covers, it will be

than all, however, would be Ilia knowledge

than all, however, would be the knowledge

prising men in .New Zealand might then

prising men in New Zealand might then

disposed to sell it for a consideration. Jt

disposed to sell it for a consideration. It

30,000 rabbits were sold the other day

10,000 rabbits were sold the other day

Belgium."

Belgium.”

Eccentjiic Will. — A well-known

Eccentric Will. — A well-known

and testament Was found by his sorrowing

and testament was found by his sorrowing

curious bequest: '• I own seventy-one

curious bequest : “I own seventy-one

death, an! that the product of their sale

death, and that the product of their sale

purchase more than oue pair." These

purchase more than one pair.” These

heirs-atlaw. The seventy-one pairs of

heirs-at-law. The seventy-one pairs of

ties A few days after the sale one of

ties. A few days after the sale one of

a careful exam i nation of his no wly-acquired

a careful examination of his newly-acquired

neatly sewn up ill the waistband. Upon

neatly sewn up in the waistband. Upon

mot )iis gjze, in the shape of ten oue

met his gaze, in the shape of ten one

precious pantaloons was rejoiced lo find

precious pantaloons was rejoiced to find

pounds sterling. It appears that the ecccn-

pounds sterling. It appears that the eccen-

tnc testator's heirs have instituted

tric testator’s heirs have instituted

ted by him in the Jmings of his trowsers

ted by him in the linings of his trowsers

from the present proprietors of (hose

from the present proprietors of those

garments, 011 tfio ground Ihat he was

garments, on the ground that he was

A STurtD Mistake.— The Corporation

A Stupid Mistake. — The Corporation

of JJunodiu have erected an obelisk on

of Dunedin have erected an obelisk on

" erected in the year a d. 1880."

“erected in the year a.d. 1880.”

Tjie Governor and the Tunic.— The

The Governor and the Turf. — The

that Sir Hercules itobinson ii in treaty

that Sir Hercules Robinson is in treaty

with Matthew D.iwson for a boy who may

with Matthew Dawson for a boy who may

church, and make the Now Zealand people

church, and make the New Zealand people

liiinilmr with a sight of those " Zetland

familiar with a sight of those “Zetland

spots " which were wont to arouse the

spots” which were wont to arouse the

enthusiasm of J T orth-couutrynien when

enthusiasm of North-couutrymen when

Handsome Doxatiox.— An anonymous

Handsome Donation. — An anonymous

donorhas given to the Treasurers of the

donor has given to the Treasurers of the

Colonial Bishoprics Fund (Lord Flatherly,

Colonial Bishoprics Fund (Lord Hatherly,

Mr Gladstone, and Mr liubbard) £10,000

Mr Gladstone, and Mr Hubbard) £10,000

Cliina. The donor has stipulated that the

China. The donor has stipulated that the

absolutely in the Arehishop of Canterbury

absolutely in the Archbishop of Canterbury

for the time being; and that all existing

for the time being ; and that all existing

Missions of the Church nhall be under th.;

Missions of the Church shall be under the

at present two in number— One at Chefoo,

at present two in number — One at Chefoo,

gation of the Gospel, the other at Pekiu,

gation of the Gospel, the other at Pekin,

supported by the Church Mi3sionirv

supported by the Church Missionary

to vote another £LooO.'

to vote another £1000.

parliamentary report oa the subject of

parliamentary report on the subject of

" butterine " has just been published, and

“butterine” has just been published, and

known as buUerino is very largely sold in

known as butterine is very largely sold in

of being a cheap form of "grease" for

of being a cheap form of “grease” for

the people's bread. One company in

the people’s bread. One company in

have turned out the stuff, at the rale of

have turned out the stuff, at the rate of

SO.OOOIb per week. Of this, 75 per cent

80,000lb per week. Of this, 75 per cent

was oil extracted from " foreign fats," (! J )

was oil extracted from “foreign fats,” (?)

cart grease, Jiussian tallow, and whale

cart grease, Russian tallow, and whale

it was sent into the interior fo be. "mixed

it was sent into the interior to be “mixed

with a oertain quantity of milk to give it

with a certain quantity of milk to give it

butter." After having been dressed up

butter.” After having been dressed up

" healthful article of food," and an excel-

“healthful article of food,” and an excel-

"American dairymen have exuninod the

“American dairymen have examined the

stuff' under the microscope, and found that

stuff under the microscope, and found that

itcontaius the mast rein irkable molecules,

it contains the most remarkable molecules,

some of which resemble spiders, otiiers

some of which resemble spiders, others

are long organisms like ''vorms, and round

are long organisms like worms, and round

ones like mushrooms, and square ones ■

ones like mushrooms, and square ones

like diminutive picture frames." Pass the

like diminutive picture frames.” Pass the

MtiSitmiw Fjjats. — The London Daily

Mesmeric Feats. — The London Daily

Telegraph remarks: — "Strange stories

Telegraph remarks :— “Strange stories

roach us from India of the feats per-

reach us from India of the feats per-

formed by a native mesineriser, named

formed by a native mesmeriser, named

animals, upon which iie exclusively exerts

animals, upon which he exclusively exerts

it. He gives seances, to ivhich the public

it. He gives seances, to which the public

stiffness, from which they can only be |

stiffness, from which they can only be

revived by certain 'passes' which he

revived by certain ‘passes’ which he

that a auake in a state of violent irrita-

that a snake in a state of violent irrita-

over the cage, and h'xed his eye upon its

over the cage, and fixed his eye upon its

serpent's restless head. In less thau a

serpent’s restless head. In less than a

few ' passes ' then restored it lo its former

few ‘passes’ then restored it to its former

brought in, and at Buui's eonmand lei.

brought in, and at Buni’s command let

raised his hand, and in a second the iieree

raised his hand, and in a second the fierce

released from the magnetiser's spell by a

released from the magnetiser’s spell by a

majestic wave of his hand."

majestic wave of his hand.”

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8:14AM, 12 September 2025 John edited Raglan issue still festering

court to “rubber stamp’*

court to “rubber stamp"

8:07AM, 12 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL.

their uets_ something resembling thia

their nets something resembling this

sumo of the shell ihh oil' the side of the

some of the shell fish off the side of the

and above him drew Jus attention to a

and above him drew his attention to a

wlijit appeared to be " a head as big as n

what appeared to be “a head as big as a

bullock's," having monstrously large eyes.

bullock’s,” having monstrously large eyes.

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arms n ere extended towards him. Each

arms were extended towards him. Each

appeared to be scver.il feet in length, as

appeared to be several feet in length, as

neaiMis he could judge during the very

near as he could judge during the very

brief (Xnmimilion held. Before retiring

brief examination held. Before retiring

IV'in his position on the rock — which it is

from his position on the rock — which it is

iH-eilless to say lie did hurriedly — lie

needless to say he did hurriedly — he

observed that there were rows of sucker,!,

observed that there were rows of suckers,

slriMgor. 'Jim moment he stepped back

stranger. The moment he stepped back

IV. >m the rock the octopus c-jileil itself up

from the rock the octopus coiled itself up

and sank. Tin' sp t at nhidi this

and sank. The spot at which this

occurred is adjacent to the bay fienuented

occurred is adjacent to the bay frequented

by bmhera at Port,

by bathers at Port.

Tin? Q.u run's BruTrrD.vr. — Tt having

The Queen’s Birthday. — It having

licon iniimatcd to .Major Noiiko that the

been intimated to Major Noake that the

A r oluntecrs would be glad to honour Her

Volunteers would be glad to honour Her

Majesty's Birth J ay in the manner cus

Majesty’s Birthday in the manner cus-

tomiry for military bodies, and would

tomary for military bodies, and would

wish advantage to lie taken of the occa-

wish advantage to be taken of the occa-

Una fixed on Waiiganui as the place where

has fixed on Wanganui as the place where

hoped there will be a I'uil muster of every

hoped there will be a full muster of every

corps within convenient dLstaneo of town.

corps within convenient distance of town.

Very Like a Whalu.— Helen-ing to

Very Like a Whale. — Referring to

the wh-ilc washed on shore at Sutuner,

the whale washed on shore at Sumner,

the Lyttelton Timess-iys : — "Tlie skeleton

the Lyttelton Times says :— “The skeleton

o( a large whale, OA!t in length, recently

of a large whale, 61ft in length, recently

I stranded on ths New Brigh'on beach, has

stranded on the New Brighton beach, has

been presented to the Museum by Sir

been presented to the Museum by Mr

•Joseph Day, of Simmer. The bones,

Joseph Day, of Sumner. The bones,

filling four large w.iggons, wore brought

filling four large waggons, were brought

is the largo Southern NorquU (Phy-

is the large Southern Norqual (Phy-

snlus antarcticus), and only a few speci-

salus antarcticus), and only a few speci-

Schooling Stp.ri'leohasb. -At a meet-

Schooling Steeplechase. — At a meet-

iriK hold at tiio Victoria Hotel on Mori-

ing held at the Victoria Hotel on Mon-

day nigit to arrange fo;- a Behoving

day nigit to arrange for a Schooling

Steeplechase on the Queen's Birthday,

Steeplechase on the Queen’s Birthday,

to select a course: — Messrs. JJuignn,

to select a course :— Messrs. Duigan,

.Delves, Pollock, Uowe, and Ward. The

Delves, Pollock, Rowe, and Ward. The

following programme was arranged . —

following programme was arranged :—

Pro luce Steeplechase, — soys, 2 miles,

Produce Steeplechase, — sovs, 2 miles,

open to all horses lint have never started

open to all horses that have never started

chase. 1st over weight for ago. Birth-

chase. 1st over weight for age. Birth-

day Steeplechase, — soys, handicap, 2

day Steeplechase, — sovs, handicap, 2

chase, — soys, open to a'l horses that

chase, — sovs, open to all horses that

have never started fov public money,

have never started for public money,

hack races exuepted, li miles. 1st over

hack races excepted, 1½ miles. 1st over

— soys, open to all horses that have

— sovs, open to all horses that have

uovev won an advertised steeplechase or

never won an advertised steeplechase or

hurdle race, hack races cxeeptcd. 1st i

hurdle race, hack races excepted. 1st

over weight for age. !

over weight for age.

The jVEemiseh fok LrrTELTON. — The]

The Member for Lyttelton. — The

Alhvriglit's address to his constituents, ;

Allwright’s address to his constituents,

has the following remarks : — Mr Allwright

has the following remarks :— Mr Allwright

tions. He iias, nevertheless, exhibited

tions. He has, nevertheless, exhibited

time, an enviable plaoo in the councils of

time, an enviable place in the councils of

the ciuntry. He is hoa>"ly without being

the country. He is homely without being

stupid, and has tact without duplicity;

stupid, and has tact without duplicity ;

he will always be (rusted by his friends

he will always be trusted by his friends

which we caunot agree with, and which,

which we cannot agree with, and which,

we think, lie himself will before long see

we think, he himself will before long see

Opposition; and on Liiat subject we have

Opposition ; and on that subject we have

sec bow his qiiondnm allies n 11 1 find it

see how his quondum allies will find it

possible to olvjciit lo it.

possible to object to it.

Axuther Native Industry. — Anglo-

Another Native Industry. — Anglo-

Austr,ilian, writing in the European

Australian, writing in the European

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7:56AM, 12 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL.

'Fiasco Mail.— The ss. Taiaroa ar-

’Frisco Mail. — The s.s. Taiaroa ar-

rived at New Plymouth at d p.m. yester-

rived at New Plymouth at 4 p.m. yester-

looked for b}' train this evening.

looked for by train this evening.

ToNG.iiuito Lodge. — Theusu.nl monthly

Tongariro Lodge. — The usual monthly

meeting of the above lod^o will be held

meeting of the above lodge will be held

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o'clock.

o’clock.

Shooting Sjsasojt. — The season duriuj;

Shooting Season. — The season during

menced on the first instant, and eoutinu.es

menced on the first instant, and continues

till tho end of July..

till the end of July.

Saxe op Unclaimed Goods. — Mv

Sale of Unclaimed Goods. — Mr

Albert Barns will sell to-dt}', at Wright's

Albert Barns will sell to-day, at Wright’s

atoiv, Taupo Quay, a quantity of un-

store, Taupo Quay, a quantity of un-

claimed goods in the hinds of B. and S.

claimed goods in the hinds of E. and S.

Wright, late whciriini»ers. Tho purti-

Wright, late wharfingers. The parti-

culars will bo found in another colu nn.

culars will be found in another column.

Theatrical.— Mr K. Douglas, agent

Theatrical. — Mr E. Douglas, agent

for tho Arcihusa Company, arrived last

for the Arethusa Company, arrived last

uii»hi from Wellington by the Stormbird.

night from Wellington by the Stormbird.

The Company will commence a week's

The Company will commence a week’s

in to-morrow's issue.

in to-morrow’s issue.

liesident Magistrate's Goubt. — The

Resident Magistrate’s Court. — The

which judgment went by default : — John

which judgment went by default :— John

Anderson v. H. A. Moore— Claim £1 15s

Anderson v. H. A. Moore — Claim £1 15s

lOd, and same against A. J. Winclieoaibe

10d, and same against A. J. Winchcombe

Jx Hakuess Again. — SVo notice that

In Harness Again. — We notice that

•Avenue, on the premises of Mr John

Avenue, on the premises of Mr John

will hold weekly sales, tho first of which

will hold weekly sales, the first of which

The Channel. — Captain Doile, of tho

The Channel. — Captain Doile, of the

Stormbird, informs us that on hie passage

Stormbird, informs us that on his passage

up (lie river yesterday afternoon lie ex-

up the river yesterday afternoon he ex-

perienced groat diilioulty in getting

perienced great difficulty in getting

end of the bank. Ho arrived at the spot

end of the bank. He arrived at the spot

athalf-past four o'clock, and when trying

at half-past four o’clock, and when trying

steamer took tho ground with her keel

steamer took the ground with her keel

off, and then anchored lit the back of the

off, and then anchored at the back of the

when he got iuside the wall with sjme

when he got inside the wall with some

difficulty and came up the river. Ho says

difficulty and came up the river. He says

or ninety feet between tho end of the

or ninety feet between the end of the

wall be still further extended be/ore a new

wall be still further extended before a new

Mr Ban 1 will not delay his coming.

Mr Barr will not delay his coming.

Ax Octopus —Occasionally fishermen

An Octopus — Occasionally fishermen

at Lyttelton have reported hauling up iv

at Lyttelton have reported hauling up in

ho will not readily forget, it appears

he will not readily forget, it appears

round, tho gatherer of mussel bait beheld

round, the gatherer of mussel bait beheld

wlijit appeared to bo " a head as big as n

wlijit appeared to be " a head as big as n

These orbs of vision seemed to bo glaring

These orbs of vision seemed to be glaring

slriMgor. 'Jim moment ho stepped back

slriMgor. 'Jim moment he stepped back

occurred is adjacent to tho bay fienuented

occurred is adjacent to the bay fienuented

A r oluntecrs would bo glad to honour Her

A r oluntecrs would be glad to honour Her

Majesty's Birth J ay in tho manner cus

Majesty's Birth J ay in the manner cus

his intention o£ issuing in order for a

his intention of issuing in order for a

general parade on tho 24th instant. He

general parade on the 24th instant. He

tho wh-ilc washed on shore at Sutuner,

the wh-ilc washed on shore at Sutuner,

•Joseph Day, of Simmer. Tho bones,

•Joseph Day, of Simmer. The bones,

is tho largo Southern NorquU (Phy-

is the largo Southern NorquU (Phy-

mens of tho kind have been secured.

mens of the kind have been secured.

chase. Ist over weight for ago. Birth-

chase. 1st over weight for ago. Birth-

hack races exuepted, li miles. Ist over

hack races exuepted, li miles. 1st over

hurdle race, hack races cxeeptcd. Ist i

hurdle race, hack races cxeeptcd. 1st i

last, indeed, shows that iv many respects

last, indeed, shows that in many respects

he lias but a slender grasp of public ques-

he has but a slender grasp of public ques-

tho ciuntry. He is hoa>«"ly without being

the ciuntry. He is hoa>"ly without being

he will always bo (rusted by his friends

he will always be (rusted by his friends

total absence o£ dogmatism, however, dis-

total absence of dogmatism, however, dis-

before tho public in this occasion for the

before the public in this occasion for the

Opposition; and on Liiat subject wo have

Opposition; and on Liiat subject we have

suggestion may ho worth, tho attention

suggestion may he worth, the attention

could be exported to sell iv this mirket

could be exported to sell in this mirket

value thau tho body it covers, ifc will lie

value thau the body it covers, it will lie

relatives, with whom ho had been at odds

relatives, with whom he had been at odds

mot )iis gjze, iv the shape of ten oue

mot )iis gjze, in the shape of ten oue

church, aud make the Now Zealand people

church, and make the Now Zealand people

borne to victory at Epsom aud Doncaster

borne to victory at Epsom and Doncaster

donorhas given to tho Treasurers of tho

donorhas given to the Treasurers of the

New Zealand bonds for tho endow-

New Zealand bonds for the endow-

ment of a Missionary Bishopric iv North

ment of a Missionary Bishopric in North

for tho time being; and that all existing

for the time being; and that all existing

Bishop about to bo appointed. These are

Bishop about to be appointed. These are

maintained by tho Society for the Propa-

maintained by the Society for the Propa-

gation of tho Gospel, the other at Pekiu,

gation of the Gospel, the other at Pekiu,

ing reading. It appears that tho material

ing reading. It appears that the material

known as buUerino is very largely sold iv

known as buUerino is very largely sold in

invention, aud has the decided advantage

invention, and has the decided advantage

the people's bread. One company iv

the people's bread. One company in

to learn from tho generally well-informed

to learn from the generally well-informed

tho Ancient Mariner, he holds them with

the Ancient Mariner, he holds them with

revived by certain 'passes' which ho

revived by certain 'passes' which he

that a auake iv a state of violent irrita-

that a auake in a state of violent irrita-

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7:29AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN ITEMS.

seed with kerosene, bat I do not know the

seed with kerosene, but I do not know the

and I don't; think there are many 1 ' crack

and I don't; think there are many " crack

tion of a new school at JRaglan township, is

tion of a new school at Raglan township, is

proeeedingly rapidly with his wotk.

proeeedingly rapidly with his work.

7:26AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN ITEMS.

fBY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Bridge, the Raglan-W'aipa Road, Kawhia

Bridge, the Raglan-Waipa Road, Kawhia

7:24AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN ITEMS.

Tte second annual meeting of the Ragian

The second annual meeting of the Raglan

Co-operative DaiiXComjjany, Ltd., wis neld

Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., was held

on the 10-Oi ias;., Mr. V. J. Henry, chair-

on the 13th last, Mr. W. J. Henry, chair-

man of directors, preskling. There was a

man of directors, presiding. There was a

good attendance of shareholders.. The

good attendance of shareholders. The

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rectors' report and balajica-shect, con-

rectors' report and balance-sheet, con-

open for u7 weeks, and the amount of

open for 37 weeks, and the amount of

livt c_i* diiii.-u£u.ct.urcil was 275 per c_qc more

livt c_i* diiii.-u£u.ct.urcil was 27½ per cent more

uteu gcKKI. The manager (Mr. J. Milnej

uteu good. The manager (Mr. J. Milne)

ing season. The sum of £52 0/2 had been

ing season. The sum of £52 9/2 had been

written off for depreciation, and £31 1/11

written off for depreciation, and £91 1/11

of £252 11/1. Out of this amount the direc-

of £292 11/1. Out of this amount the direc-

3. Belcher and E. Wstkins retired b;- rota-

J. Belcher and E. Watkins retired by rota-

were elected. Mr. .Tames Dent was ap-

were elected. Mr. James Dent was ap-

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7:18AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN ITEMS.

sent. Mr. W. H. Baukart, chairman of

sent. Mr. W. H. Bankart, chairman of

A meeting of the Te Ukn Anglican Church

A meeting of the Te Uku Anglican Church

people' 6 warden, Mr. V. J. L. Scott, presid-

people's warden, Mr. F. J. L. Scott, presid-

Kawhia A. and P. Association was beld on

Kawhia A. and P. Association was held on

for the year amounted to £125 '2/9_; ex-

for the year amounted to £125 2/9½; ex-

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penditure £123 5/s*, leaving a balance of

penditure £123 5/5½, leaving a balance of

Bahkart was elected president, "and Mr!

Bankart was elected president, and Mr

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7:10AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN ITEMS.

The scow Elsie arrived here ou SaturdaT

The scow Elsie arrived here on Saturday

with a cargo of timber for «r W. X Sm«

with a cargo of timber for Mr W. J Smith,

contractor for the new hotel. Mr Smitn n»

contractor for the new hotel. Mr Smith has

maae good progress since the contract

made good progress since the contract

signed; the foundations are all reaav, »

signed; the foundations are all ready, and

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vow the timber hns arrived no time

vow the timber has arrived no time

Mr Sprague, representing E. I>o '

Mr Sprague, representing E. Porter and

Co.. agent for Nobel's explosives, nerr

Co.. agent for Nobel's explosives, was here

but week, ana gave a demon■*"£« ° B ; ■

last week, and gave a demonstration of

tree stump blasting; as a result a local d " bt

tree stump blasting; as a result a local man

has purchased the outfit, and no .doup -

has purchased the outfit, and no .doubt

many a heavy job of clearing w « l _ "w'

many a heavy job of clearing will be ac-

compllshed that would otherwise Have v"

compllshed that would otherwise Have been

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6:54AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN JOTTINGS.

Our local jockey club are making -.trenuous

Our local jockey club are making strenuous

on the 17th March a success.. Mr R. C.

on the 17th March a success. Mr R. C.

Mathias, their energetic societal y, has us

Mathias, their energetic secretary, has as

Our teachei's lesidence ha« been much

Our teacher's residence has been much

supervision of Mr Alltight, for the T?oaid

supervision of Mr Allright, for the Board

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of Education. With our .fine new school-

of Education. With our fine new school-

house and the improvement just wiitten of,

house and the improvement just written of,

have made application for a shaie of the

have made application for a share of the

£000 grant, voted by Pailiamuut last ses-

£600 grant, voted by Pailiamuut last ses-

the Karioi Road Road, the £307 vhich was

the Karioi Road Road, the £367 which was

allowed them under the Roads arid Bridges

allowed them under the Roads and Bridges

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6:50AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN KARIOI

The Raglan-Kariol branch of the

The Raglan-Karioi branch of the

sible for raising a sum of £l6 7s to-

sible for raising a sum of £16 7s to-

.Thursday, May 19, and members’ help

Thursday, May 19, and members’ help

i members of the Putaruru branch of

members of the Putaruru branch of

vitt and E. Xicklin.

vitt and E. Nicklin.

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from the Taliuna, Te Puninga, Tatua-

from the Tahuna, Te Puninga, Tatua-

nui, Tauhei and Patctonga branch* s

nui, Tauhei and Patetonga branch* s

given by Miss E. Holt, of Klwitahl;

given by Miss E. Holt, of Kiwitahi;

Women’s Division wreath for the Au-

Women’s Division wreath for the An-

Mrs J. B. Laurenson and Mrs IV

Mrs J. B. Laurenson and Mrs R

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6:39AM, 12 September 2025 John edited Raglan land to be re-vested and marked it as complete

people -it has always been

people it has always been

Counsel acting on his be=

Counsel acting on his be-

its lease. -

its lease.

6:23AM, 12 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN LEADS

to-morrow. The preseix position of

to-morrow. The present position of

MoiTlnsville (Queen X) 201,917

Morrinsville (Queen X) 201,917

9:54PM, 11 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENEEAL. and marked it as complete

many who voted in the afternoon wero

many who voted in the afternoon were

The Geeat Newspaper Country. —

The Great Newspaper Country. —

The San Francisco Call says: — "Our

The San Francisco Call says: — “Our

thefuct that in 1775 there were in the

the fact that in 1775 there were in the

which has already attained the hoary ane

which has already attained the hoary age

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day it plaintively says, ' We believe that

day it plaintively says, ‘We believe that

contemporaries is gone.' "

contemporaries is gone.’ ”

Oil Team on Fire.— A railway acci-

Oil Train on Fire. — A railway acci-

train, whose driver, owiug to a heavy

train, whose driver, owing to a heavy

against him. The engineer and driatr

against him. The engineer and driver

fl-mies. Nine taaks, containing 180,000 gals

flames. Nine tanks, containing 180,000 gals

The oil ran iuto the woods, and " giant

The oil ran into the woods, and “giant

tongues of flame shot heavenward." Occa-

tongues of flame shot heavenward.” Occa-

which the grouud trembled as from an

which the ground trembled as from an

earthquake, would ensue. "A scene of

earthquake, would ensue. “A scene of

wilder grandeur," it is stated, "could

wilder grandeur,” it is stated, “could

not well be imagined." The scene must,

not well be imagined.” The scene must,

neighbourhood reduced to ashes, but " one

neighbourhood reduced to ashes, but “one

and their ends fell to the ground." The

and their ends fell to the ground.” The

A Pat Official. — An exchange says :

A Fat Official. — An exchange says :

— " The Glasgow Town Council have a

— “The Glasgow Town Council have a

Town Clerk, named Dr Martvick, who re-

Town Clerk, named Dr Marwick, who re-

and the Council paid hiai £4000 on

and the Council paid him £4000 on

fund that sum."

fund that sum.”

DiPTiiEiiiA. —This disease is said to

Diptheria. — This disease is said to

R.M. Couht.— Andrew Wm. Malcolm

R.M. Court. — Andrew Wm. Malcolm

Magistrate's order to support his wife and

Magistrate’s order to support his wife and

at present, but believed he could pay £-1

at present, but believed he could pay £4

10th of Juno, to give him the opportunity

10th of June, to give him the opportunity

rominded him that the weekly allowance

reminded him that the weekly allowance

abovo case was the only oue before the

above case was the only one before the

Impoeted Game. — Sportsmen would do

Imported Game. — Sportsmen would do

under "The Protection of Animals Act,

under “The Protection of Animals Act,

1873," which was gazetted on the 16th of

1873,” which was gazetted on the 16th of

tikei between the lst of May and the 31st

tikei between the 1st of May and the 31st

The Native Ministee.— The Lyttelton

The Native Minister. — The Lyttelton

Bryce's management of the Natives,

Bryce’s management of the Natives,

which thus concludes :— " Mr Bryce's let-

which thus concludes :— “Mr Bryce’s let-

ajuuior partner of Mr F. A. Whitaker,

a junior partner of Mr F. A. Whitaker,

and. would be delighted, no doubt, to

and would be delighted, no doubt, to

'landshark' the whole of the Waikato

‘landshark’ the whole of the Waikato

like to hear Sir George Grey's candid

like to hear Sir George Grey’s candid

end of their joint career :— ' Oh, Johnny,

end of their joint career :— ‘Oh, Johnny,

are !' "

are !’ ”

Patea Hakboub Board. — The annual

Patea Harbour Board. — The annual

0s 4d ; and other items, makiug a total

0s 4d ; and other items, making a total

income of £9059 3s Bd. The expenditure

income of £9059 3s 8d. The expenditure

showed £4900 on account of Dickson's

showed £4900 on account of Dickson’s

contract ; £500 for Engineer's salary ;

contract ; £500 for Engineer’s salary ;

make a total of £9059 3 j Sd. The assets

make a total of £9059 3s 8d. The assets

Id ; estimating the breakwater as a con-

1d ; estimating the breakwater as a con-

reserves at £9285 16s Id. The liabili-

reserves at £9285 16s 1d. The liabili-

water ; and £900 as balauce of 10 per

water ; and £900 as balance of 10 per

showing a credit balance of £11,711 73

showing a credit balance of £11,711 7s

The Census op IS7B.— The Hobart

The Census of 1878. — The Hobart

oa March 3, IS7B, had not been published

on March 3, 1878, had not been published

till February 9, 1880, says :— " They take

till February 9, 1880, says :— “They take

mania as a sleepy hollow, official busiuess

mania as a sleepy hollow, official business

the most sup?rficial excuse."

the most superficial excuse.”

to pronounce judgment under the now

to pronounce judgment under the new

instance, it remarks : — " If there were a

instance, it remarks :— “If there were a

on Blackwell's Island, and New York

on Blackwell’s Island, and New York

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9:47PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN LEADS

Kagian beat Technical by default.

Raglan beat Technical by default.

TAUPIRPS WIN

TAUPIRI'S WIN

1 As was the case last year, the

As was the case last year, the

1 Taupiri team this season is having

Taupiri team this season is having

. i its run of successes late in the sea-

its run of successes late in the sea-

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• I son. Considered one of the srrong-

son. Considered one of the strong-

, est sides entered for the Stag Trophy

est sides entered for the Stag Trophy

in tiie Clarke Cup series when Tech-

in the Clarke Cup series when Tech-

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9:37PM, 11 September 2025 John edited Raglan M.P. disillusioned

been at the centre of political!

been at the centre of political

and personal controversies |

and personal controversies

during the last two months]

during the last two months

lusionment and frustration i

lusionment and frustration

with her role during a week-;

with her role during a week-

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Advocating a reform ofj

Advocating a reform of

Parliament and of its policy-1

Parliament and of its policy-

making procedures, she said:'

making procedures, she said:

“Perhaps I came into politics]

“Perhaps I came into politics

"Perhaps I still misunder-|

"Perhaps I still misunder-

stand the political system but:

stand the political system but

more cynically resigned to a,

more cynically resigned to a

hopelessness that sees neces-'

hopelessness that sees neces-

ilsary social decisions deferred,

sary social decisions deferred,

. ronistic laws upheld, and that

ronistic laws upheld, and that

> The Raglan electorate

The Raglan electorate

i chairman (Mr Peter Hamilton)

chairman (Mr Peter Hamilton)

l said that Miss Waring was

said that Miss Waring was

’ pressure to quit. He said the

pressure to quit. He said the

! M.P.’s attitude toward her

M.P.’s attitude toward her

■ Miss Waring had given no in-

Miss Waring had given no in-

. dication she was considering

dication she was considering

. resigning.

resigning.

I Other Raglan party sources

Other Raglan party sources

. said Miss Waring was almost

said Miss Waring was almost

■ her seat from within the

her seat from within the

u party when the electorate’s

party when the electorate’s

p Parliamentary nominations

Parliamentary nominations

’■for the 1978 General Elec-

for the 1978 General Elec-

i They said Miss Waring had

They said Miss Waring had

' been rocked and depressed by

been rocked and depressed by

j recent allegations concerning

recent allegations concerning

J her personal life. They said

her personal life. They said

j of criticism from conservative

of criticism from conservative

i elements inside National

elements inside National

■hanks after her strong stand

ranks after her strong stand

; against the Health Amend-

against the Health Amend-

[ectly to restrict abortion.

ectly to restrict abortion.

'part-time as a lecturer at Vic-

part-time as a lecturer at Vic-

tona University and could opt

toria University and could opt

be temporary and that the :

be temporary and that the

to g ‘ four women in there

to get four women in there

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9:29PM, 11 September 2025 John marked Raglan M.P. to retire as complete

9:27PM, 11 September 2025 John edited Raglan Maories.

" Under which King ?—Spea7c or Die !"

" Under which King ?—Speak or Die !"

neglect and ill-trealment of the friendly

neglect and ill-treatment of the friendly

The principal friendly Maories of Baglan

The principal friendly Maories of Raglan

the Maori King at Te Kua Uku, Kawhia.

the Maori King at Te Rua Uku, Kawhia.

their names : Hone Te One, Wetene Mood,

their names : Hone Te One, Wetene Moon,

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etc. Some of themare, orwere, in Government

etc. Some of them are, or were, in Government

has been striving to get these men to. join

has been striving to get these men to join

so long resisted his? invitations. Why the

so long resisted his invitations. Why the

said one of the iViaoTi satellites. "On con-

said one of the Maori satellites. "On con-

" only man capable of interposing and rectify-

only man capable of interposing and rectify-

ing this lamentable stats 'of affairs. Sir

ing this lamentable state of affairs. Sir

Donald McLean may if he pleases callthe

Donald McLean may if he pleases call the

establishment of cordial relations," but 1

establishment of cordial relations," but I

-—.^declared that they will only make peace on

declared that they will only make peace on

of the Waikato, and the

the restoration of the Waikato, and the

country Tsrt«ii<u^ by Sir Donald McLean into

country is lulled by Sir Donald McLean into

a state of'false security, for the after conse-

a state of false security, for the after conse-

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9:20PM, 11 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENEEAL.

LOCAL AND GENEEAL.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Land Sale To-day.— We beg to re-

Land Sale To-day. — We beg to re-

mind our readers lhat Mr Albert Barns

mind our readers that Mr Albert Barns

will sell to-day, at 2 o'clock, at his mart,

will sell to-day, at 2 o’clock, at his mart,

the tho 21 years' leaso of tho forty build-

the the 21 years’ lease of the forty build-

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ing sections into which the St John's

ing sections into which the St John’s

Boitot'orr Council.— Afc a meeting of

Borough Council. — At a meeting of

the Council held last niglic, the annual

the Council held last night, the annual

balance-sheet aud the auditors' reports

balance-sheet and the auditors’ reports

A Waif.— Yesterday a gentleman on

A Waif. — Yesterday a gentleman on

a sealed gin bottlo on the river bank, close

a sealed gin bottle on the river bank, close

to the edge of the water. The bottlo con-

to the edge of the water. The bottle con-

copy:— "Dear Joseph, good-bye. We

copy :— “Dear Joseph, good-bye. We

Nathan." The paper is endorsed J. J.

Nathan.” The paper is endorsed J. J.

Football.— The Patea Mail says that

Football. — The Patea Mail says that

day's match at Carlyle. Mr Pringle, the

day’s match at Carlyle. Mr Pringle, the

tho other team ; had his wrist severely

the other team ; had his wrist severely

sprained ; aud a third player had the

sprained ; and a third player had the

in great pain for ten minutes, bufc does

in great pain for ten minutes, but does

not seem to havo been otherwise dam-

not seem to have been otherwise dam-

American Wheat Expobt. — The

American Wheat Export. — The

magnitude of the Americau wheat export

magnitude of the American wheat export

1579 was loaded on freight cars, GO feet

1879 was loaded on freight cars, 60 feet

quire for its transportation 250,452 cars,

quire for its transportation 256,452 cars,

has brought into tho States in exchange

has brought into the States in exchange

£20,000,00r>.

£20,000,000.

The Native Difficulty.— A corres-

The Native Difficulty. — A corres-

" I have just returned from Patea, Nor-

“I have just returned from Patea, Nor-

The Natives are friendly, bufc not flash of

The Natives are friendly, but not flash of

Auckland Herald that tho Taranaki

Auckland Herald that the Taranaki

settlers wish to prolong the present atate

settlers wish to prolong the present state

of affairs, is wrong, Tho camps are too

of affairs, is wrong. The camps are too

people in Sew Plymouth, and the men

people in New Plymouth, and the men

is settled the better the settlors will be

is settled the better the settlers will be

pleased."

pleased.”

verily believe thafc they were deluded

verily believe that they were deluded

with the idea that a vote iv the afternoon

with the idea that a vote in the afternoon

greater part of tho morning.

greater part of the morning.

800,000,000 copies were struck off thafc

800,000,000 copies were struck off that

age of 116, wo are left in a condition of

age of 116, we are left in a condition of

the freight train crashed into tho oil-cars,

the freight train crashed into the oil-cars,

minutes the whole mass was wrapped iv

minutes the whole mass was wrapped in

of crude petroleum were afc once in a blaze.

of crude petroleum were at once in a blaze.

heat was bo intense that the railway offi-

heat was be intense that the railway offi-

and tho Council paid hiai £4000 on

and the Council paid hiai £4000 on

children. Tho information stated that the

children. The information stated that the

was unable to pay off any of tlie arrears

was unable to pay off any of the arrears

in a month. Ho was remanded till tho

in a month. He was remanded till the

rominded him that tbe weekly allowance

rominded him that the weekly allowance

bo paid in addition to the arrears. The

be paid in addition to the arrears. The

well fco remember thafc the proclamation

well to remember that the proclamation

in the list of game which may bo shot

in the list of game which may be shot

senses, bufc also compelled tbe great

senses, but also compelled the great

Patea Hakboub Board. — Tho annual

Patea Hakboub Board. — The annual

mitted at tho adjourned meeting held on

mitted at the adjourned meeting held on

abstract :— Tho receipts during the year

abstract :— The receipts during the year

gress payment for construction cf break-

gress payment for construction of break-

though ifc is the fashion to speak of Tas-

though it is the fashion to speak of Tas-

to pronounce judgment under tho now

to pronounce judgment under the now

not averse to tho lash, for, noticing this

not averse to the lash, for, noticing this

instance, ifc remarks : — " If there were a

instance, it remarks : — " If there were a

bo less crowding in the boarding-houses

be less crowding in the boarding-houses

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9:18PM, 11 September 2025 John edited Raglan Maoris to spend grant on skills centre

people will spend the $BO,OOO

people will spend the $80,000

9:16PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN MATTERS.

Sir, —In your paper of-the loth instant

Sir, —In your paper of-the 15th instant

knew the Kev. John Morgan and the Otawhao

knew the Rev. John Morgan and the Otawhao

that Mr. Morgan did not posses 3 the tact to

that Mr. Morgan did not possess the tact to

flour sent down the Waikato in largo

flour sent down the Waikato in large

strumental to so prosperousa state of things ;

strumental to so prosperous a state of things ;

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answer could only be the name of the Tnan

answer could only be the name of the man

one eminently useful in his time. Yourcor-

one eminently useful in his time. Your cor-

tlio causes of the war, and the influence Mr.

the causes of the war, and the influence Mr.

in the maintenance of pcace, and no man suf-

in the maintenance of peace, and no man suf-

W. Haksant.

W. Harsant.

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9:13PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

That the GoYefnmfefcti be requested to

That the Government be requested to

appoint a retid«nt of Paloier«tpaß«tukn.

appoint a resident of Palmerston Return-

ijast JCffioer for tK)i > ;ereito;rt,^ t *in |>lace /bf ,;

ing Officer for this electorate, in place of

the one 7 who now rjisides'in Martott. ' '

the one who now resides in Marton.

Proposed -by Mr A: iH. Wilkdr, '

Proposed by Mr A. H. Walker,

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seconded by Mr G: M. Shelion— Thai the

seconded by Mr G. M. Snelson— That the

Government be'requesied to amend '■ th«

Government be requested to amend the

Rbad Board Act, m the matter of any '

Road Board Act, in the matter of any

and. passing through the jurisdiction of

and passing through the jurisdiction of

the separate Road Districts, as m the cai*

the separate Road Districts, as in the case

of the road leading fr£ta Palmersten vii

of the road leading from Palmersten via

Fitzherbert, ito the : Maaawatn^ Gorge

Fitzherbert to the Manawatu Gorge

joininr 'the Napier TRbad, empowering '

joining the Napier Road, empowering

one of ; either Boards to! take-over th» '

one of either Boards to take over the

control of the whole of suclirpad.

control of the whole of such road.

; Moved by Mr Ferguson, " seconded by-

Moved by Mr Ferguson, seconded by

Mr AlcNeil— That our" member, Mr Mao-

Mr McNeil— That our member, Mr Mac-

arthur, be requested to lay the r«iolu.

arthur, be requested to lay the resolu-

the Government,' and use hisjwst effo^

the Government, and use his best efforts

to haye 1 effect given > thereto, '■ said thai

to have effect given thereto, and that

Messrs Smith, Beetham, and . Wilto«,

Messrs Smith, Beetham, and Wilson,

:Mx.E.R., be asked by lettar to cp^operatO'

Ms.H.R., be asked by letter to co-operate

. with him and otherwise,gi.ye their assist-

with him and otherwise give their assist-

ance. . . ' '

ance.

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9:13PM, 11 September 2025 teedee edited LOCAL AND GENERAL

the Wanganui A. & P. Association's

the Wanganui A. & P. Association’s

visitors to towa is expected on that occa-

visitors to town is expected on that occa-

Kinkomania.— The trip to Marton and

Rinkomania. — The trip to Marton and

taken place" in the district. We learn

taken place in the district. We learn

that the gross pecuniary pvoccsda

that the gross pecuniary proceeds

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amounted to £21 5s Cd,

amounted to £21 5s 6d.

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and hymn, me president. Miss Flower,

and hymn, the president. Miss Flower,

Those -present were Mesdames

Those present were Mesdames

Flower. Mclvur Carr. Darby, Murga-

Flower. Mclvor Carr. Darby, Murga-

troyd. F. Peart. n. Wallis, F. Bernard,

troyd. F. Peart. O. Wallis, F. Bernard,

Me Clash an. NolTke. Copeland. Pain.

McGlashan. Noffke. Copeland. Pain.

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W. P. Kennh, .Misses Riddle and C.

W. P. Kenah, .Misses Riddle and C.

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matter. The secretary. Mrs C. Fearl.

matter. The secretary. Mrs C. Peart.

I read very interesting letters ft om Airs

read very interesting letters from Mrs

I Carrahan, New Zealand president,.

Carrahan, New Zealand president,.

; Miss Solomon, president of the South

Miss Solomon, president of the South

j Africa Federation, and Miss Fairhall.

Africa Federation, and Miss Fairhall.

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j missionary, of Papua,

missionary, of Papua,

j it was decided to donate surplus

It was decided to donate surplus

. and to complete the fund for the

and to complete the fund for the

1 Vfternoon tea was served by Mrs

Afternoon tea was served by Mrs

I V. E. Pegler and Miss Hill.

V. E. Pegler and Miss Hill.

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Native Lad Couht Act, 1877.— We

Native Land Court Act, 1877. — We

Bill, with which wo will deal move ex-

Bill, with which we will deal move ex-

haustively than ill our previous article iv

haustively than in our previous article in

The "Wharves. — Mr Ballam will suc-

The Wharves. — Mr Ballam will suc-

Distkict Okdkus. — For Wednesday

District Orders. — For Wednesday

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next a parade of Hie Cadets is called. It I

next a parade of the Cadets is called. It

will take place on the Hutland Hill, at

will take place on the Rutland Hill, at

same place and hour, the Kifles' parade

same place and hour, the Rifles’ parade

St Mary's Oiiukch. — We have been

St Mary’s Church. — We have been

to Catholics iv Turakina and llangitikei,

to Catholics in Turakina and Rangitikei,

for the town services at St Mary's, which

for the town services at St Mary’s, which

week, died on Saturday morning. Kheu-

week, died on Saturday morning. Rheu-

niatic fever was the fatal complaint.

matic fever was the fatal complaint.

The deceased was Well known, having

The deceased was well known, having

papers is Mr Whitlock's production

papers is Mr Whitlock’s production

1.0. G-.T.— The regular weekly meeting

I.O.G.T. — The regular weekly meeting

charges are to be handed over to him tit

charges are to be handed over to him at

HomeIiKSS. — 'A "wild man" was

Homeless. — A “wild man” was

Ofcago. They are old folks, ranging up to

Otago. They are old folks, ranging up to

to noiiliing to live upon, and are like to

to nothing to live upon, and are like to

Peksonal. — Mr Riemenschneider, who

Personal. — Mr Riemenschneider, who

some years ago was connected wioh the

some years ago was connected with the

Riemeuschneider is now attached to the

Riemenschneider is now attached to the

rapidly the pioneers aud their relicts had

rapidly the pioneers and their relicts had

Wak Nevs. — A full and detailed com-

War News. — A full and detailed com-

pilation appears in our telegrams oi the

pilation appears in our telegrams of the

interest. It will be seen that the Ao^s, of

interest. It will be seen that the dogs of

METEOROLOGICAL ObSEUVAT [ONS. —Til e

Meteorological Observations. — The

ended Saturday, June I6ob, and were

ended Saturday, June 16th, and were

takeu from self-registering instruments,

taken from self-registering instruments,

2nd, 30-30. Lowest on the loth, 29-55.

2nd, 30.30. Lowest on the 15th, 29.55.

The mean for the week, 29 - 90. Highest

The mean for the week, 29.90. Highest

65°. Loivost on the 16th, 41°. Mean

65°. Lowest on the 16th, 41°. Mean

280; 11th, 357 5, • 12th, 269; 13th,

280 ; 11th, 357.5 ; 12th, 269 ; 13th,

333-1; 13th, 2197; loth, 190-7; 16th,

333.1 ; 13th, 219.7 ; 15th, 190.7 ; 16th,

3122 miles. The rainfall for the week

312.2 miles. The rainfall for the week

was— -Cn the 10th, .05 ; 11th, .10 ; 12lh,

was — On the 10th, .05 ; 11th, .10 ; 12th,

04 ; 13th, .04 ; 14th, 20 ; 15th, .59 ; 10th,

.04 ; 13th, .04 ; 14th, .20 ; 15th, .59 ; 16th,

107 inches.

1.07 inches.

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Moved by Mr J. P. teary. seconded

Moved by Mr J. P. Leary. seconded

by Mr Buick-^Thait the residents of thi«

by Mr Buick—That the residents of this

district again iir#e the Government to

district againurge the Government to

provide a suitable railway station. Th«

provide a suitable railway station. The

present building beinx: far tod small for

present building being far too small for

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our increasing traffic, and the passeus«r~

our increasing traffic, and the passenger

platform being »o very inadequate, tnat

platform being so very inadequate, that

during the daily crush of the public. ao»

during the daily crush of the public, ac-

ciSents appear to be courted by the" RBiil»

cidents appear to be courted by the Rail-

that the charges now collected »t : tt»

That the charges now collected at the

Foxton wharf he p«t ; : on a level wi^h

Foxton wharf be put on a level with

those, of other wharvei m this island, SO _ •

those, of other wharves in this island, so

as to enable u4 to transact our buainert

as to enable us to transact our business

.'as cheaply, as pur neighbors. ' .' "

as cheaply, as our neighbors.

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Club’s lease of■ the land,

Club’s lease of the land,

She will call all Tainui*

She will call all Tainui

9:00PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

: M*l .jbefore putting the

Mr Ferguson, before putting the

resolution, remarked that Mr. Bell had.

resolution, remarked that Mr. Bell had

;irif(yrftit^i;him that it was the enchanting

informed him that it was the enchanting

appearance of the centre of {he. towH'

appearance of the centre of the town

that fii brevght him to, Beitle m

that had brought him to settle in

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Palmernton. Welt,he knew the property-

Palmerston. Well, he knew the property-

hpldejs had done their best to improve

holders had done their best to improve

their holdings, and he-vlsokniw that it

their holdings, and he also knew that it

wfls tb^B G^vefnment who had not done

was the Government who had not done

what they might, jtoj.make public

what they might to make public

buildings appear anyth^n'g.Hke m keep-,

buildings appear anything like in keep-

ing with th« pro'gress/o^the'tp^n. , , .

ing with the progress of the town.

The motion was'thtnputjand carried

The motion was then put, and carried unanimously.

' [We are' pbliged to Jidid over remainder '

[We are obliged to hold over remainder

of report till to-raorrow,]' : : ! ; •

of report till to-morrow,]

o T%f.oU6ywg^a^hj^rrj|^ v

The following resolu ns were also

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" Before putting themotien, Mr Ltnton

Before putting the motion, Mr Linton

remarked that a statement made ' by Mr

remarked that a statement made by Mr

tp Contradict it. He referred to the

to contradict it. He referred to the

land, taken m the Square by the Railway

land taken in the Square by the Railway

Department,, and ' rri fght state that • th"c

Department, and might state that the

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Government had given m exchange for

Government had given in exchange for

the land they took; 100 acres, m Bnnny-

the land they took 100 acres in Bunny-

thbrpe. ■"".-■■ : T... \_ t ;■. ■ ■ • .-.-.._

thorpe.

.. . -. Mr Snal«ob hoped that such a t state-

Mr Snelson hoped that such a state-

ment aa that rnadVby Mr Liritpn would

ment as that made by Mr Linton would

, not be allowed to go before the putil ie,

not be allowed to go before the public,

aß.it was totally' untruei The land at

as it was totally untrue. The land at

' Biintiythorpe had, been, given for the

Bunnythorpe had been given for the

(Jollejie Reservis..! i '••■•',-'■■•;•. . -/ '■'■'^■'

College Reserves.

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During last week, Mr Bias, Chief Post-

During last week, Mr Biss, Chief Post-

master, was staying here for the bench tot

master, was staying here for the benefit of

have also had Mr lviely, Inspector of

have also had Mr Kiely, Inspector of

T e grass requires rain, the ground being

The grass requires rain, the ground being

Gilinour and J. Vylie were the two mem-

Gilmour and J. Wylie were the two mem-

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scrutineers. lam not very conversant with

scrutineers. l am not very conversant with

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according to? the reealations of the Be

according to the regulations of the De

partment, t^e posters or carriers we're'

partment, the porters or carriers were

not.allowed on/, tjb^s|ation platform,' and '

not allowed on the station platform, and

'by, this means, passf ligers to and from- the -

by this means passengers to and from the

station were obstructed., - The apology 11

station were obstructed. The apology

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for buildings! was. a diserace to any -New.

for buildings was a disgrace to any New

:Zeajßnd:townbfiuTipprtance. .. ■.;■;

Zealand town of importance.

, .-Mr Bell seconded. the reiolution. He

Mr Bell seconded the resolution. He

said that., his experience of post office

said that his experience of post office

building was that the- buildings they had

building was that the buildings they had

hete'yjrere not m keeping with thWiutir:,

here were not in keeping with the im-

pojftanceVpf, the town. He had known '

portance of the town. He had known

* ptacjesan the South Island, of three or

places in the South Island, of three or

four hundred; population, which had as

four hundred population, which had as

good a building,, When the town would

good a building. When the town would

soon by the variojus wo^ks to be carried

soon by the various works to be carried

on, the Bmallness of the accommodation .

on, the smallness of the accommodation

and the whole appearance ot the build-,

and the whole appearance of the build-

ing would hays '■ the -effect of ' ittdiibing

ing would have the effect of inducing

i strkngers. . to : move on -from here." ! He

strangers to move on from here. He

receive the attention f rom the Govern-

receive the attention from the Govern-

■nien't^t'^disire*. .••-••■

ment it desires.

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grams or receive letters. There" were

grams or receive letters. There were

only. 40 .boxes for whici the department

only 40 boxes for which the department

was paid £l each per annum. He con"

was paid £l each per annum. He con-

Bjdered they were very hardly dealt with.

sidered they were very hardly dealt with.

Strangers passing through the place had'

Strangers passing through the place had

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-skid they. never saw such. a miserable at«

said they never saw such a miserable at-

.tempt^at'pablicbuildirig m all New Zea-

tempt at public building in all New Zea-

land.'V^AU! the ■operators were m one.

land. All the operators were in one

rQom.tfiere wa*s nothing 'to prevent but

room, there was nothing to prevent out

aiders shearing all that was going on.

siders hearing all that was going on.

The Government .also . had taken away

The Government also had taken away

for railway puEDOßes, the site, for a post*

for railway purposes the site for a post

office and had given, them nothing m re-

office and had given, them nothing in re-

turn besides giving .no .reason or asking

turn besides giving no reason or asking

JiJUeir. permission. They had a great

their permission. They had a great

claim on the Government and" a perfect

claim on the Government and a perfect

..fight to ask for itv^ pin amvalof trains,

right to ask for it. On arrival of trains,

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.rs Reg. Harsant, sen., and Mrs

Mrs Reg. Harsant, sen., and Mrs

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j the sterling character of Gunner Ful-

the sterling character of Gunner Ful-

| ler when endorsing the former speak-

ler when endorsing the former speak-

! ers’ remarks, and on behalf of the

ers’ remarks, and on behalf of the

Patriotic Committee presented him

j with a gift. Mrs Fuller, the guest’s

with a gift. Mrs Fuller, the guest’s

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; mother, was presented with a posy by

mother, was presented with a posy by

i Mrs W. R. Moore.

Mrs W. R. Moore.

I The second function was a social

The second function was a social

' and dance held in the Dixieland Cab-

and dance held in the Dixieland Cab-

| The Rev. B. Oxenbridge and Mr W.

The Rev. B. Oxenbridge and Mr W.

! R. Moore conveyed good wishes, and

R. Moore conveyed good wishes, and

j Refreshments were -served at both

Refreshments were -served at both

i Cross Society.

Cross Society.

i ing.

ing.

| Armbands were isstied to members,

Armbands were issued to members,

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.The Aramaho Sahool prizes ; will be

The Aramoho School prizes will be

presented 1 this afternoon, by Mr i Carson,

presented this afternoon, by Mr Carson,

' Chairman of the Education Board. ;

Chairman of the Education Board.

Persona riding or driving in Plymouth-

Persons riding or driving in Plymouth-

street, between Keith' ana Niblet-atreets,

street, between Keith and Niblet-streets,

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are requested to lessen their speed, 'aa there

are requested to lessen their speed, as there

is;a ! ohild lying' dangerously' ill in the

is a child lying dangerously ill in the

vidinityi : > ' ,:;•'■.•■.■■•■'' .'•..'.'>-■ ('

vicinity.

The dux of >the Girls' Sohool this

The dux of the Girls’ School this

Christmas is Ethel Ball (youngest-daughter

Christmas is Ethel Ball (youngest daughter

of Mr Peter Bell); a' young lady.-rof twelve

of Mr Peter Bell), a young lady of twelve

summers. -.'.,., n-. - ■ ,r.iJ •• .- ." ' ■ i.v '■.{.<■■ 'A : ■'>'■■' '.j ;

summers.

The Stbrmbird took away 260 baleajof

The Stormbird took away 250 bales of

wool to Wellington last • night. ' on* account

wool to Wellington last night, on account

'Agency Company- .. •'• -,?:.V-.; ; ': ,

Agency Company.

Inapeotor,,Bindon brought 'this year's

Inspector Bindon brought this year’s

work of examining schools to a close- yes-

work of examining schools to a close yes-

terday.':'- The-;- ; lnsp_eotor has breenl'-oon-

terday. The Inspector has been con-

tinuously "engaged ' in duly examinations

tinuously engaged in daily examinations

since the middle'of July last. ' ■■'• ]

since the middle of July last.

a card from the ofSoera, of the Postmaster-

a card from the officers, of the Postmaster-

General's Department, Wellington, wishing

General’s Department, Wellington, wishing

ua theconip'liments of the seaboii — wbioh

us the compliments of the season — which

'wish- we. ; have." great pleasure in recipro-

wish we have great pleasure in recipro-

cating. . '.'■ ,r ■ ' ' i

cating.

The Foreman. of Works has commence^

The Foreman of Works has commenced

putting up the) names of the atreetsat, the

putting up the names of the streets at the

different corners. .They 'are along'felt

different corners. They are a long-felt

want, ahd certainly give the town a more,

want, and certainly give the town a more,

business-like |appearanoe. ; ; :

business-like appearance.

r J.^Mi Nefary was brought up before Mr

J. M. Neary was brought up before Mr

Willis at "tW Police Court yesterday on

Willis at the Police Court yesterday on

two ; ch'argea oE'- horse stealing. • Thire'

two charges of horse stealing. There

being only ohe<. justice 1 present hewasre^..

being only one justice present he was re-

manded until to-day. . ' v

manded until to-day.

>^Th J e~''brily r ' too ' well-known ■ oharaoter,

The only too well-known character,

James MoCann-- appeared before the

James McCann appeared before the

Magistrate/ yestereay . on; p charge iof

Magistrate yesterday on a charge of

drunkenn'eis, and ',was sentenced to [48

drunkenness, and was sentenced to 48

hours' 'imprisonment/ This'- was his 84th

hours’ imprisonment. This was his 84th

conviction. ,' *.

conviction.

- In a paragraph appearing in our issue on

In a paragraph appearing in our issue on

Wednesday we referrei to some corpora- ,

Wednesday we referred to some corpora-

tion barges anchored at Betts' wharf. We

tion barges anchored at Betts’ wharf. We

find/the aaid barges ': are.:, not the .'property,

find the said barges are not the property

of the Borough, but are owned privately.'

of the Borough, but are owned privately.

We- 'aotnowledgelSthe: .receipt of thd

We acknowledge the receipt of the

Collegian, whioh gives an exhaustive

Collegian, which gives an exhaustive

aooouht ' of <the r dpjngs ' of .the ,. Collogiate

account of the doings of the Collegiate

Sohool during the .past ; year,' It appears

School during the past year. It appears

to be well; edited, and ought to be the

to be well edited, and ought to be the

means of making., the institntion well-

means of making the institution well-

known, ■, '.I-;, ';f " :.-. V ... . '

known.

"We sre- requested _', -to. pall the attention

We are requested to call the attention

of the friends 'of the Infant School that

of the friends of the Infant School that

Mrs Hoey will be glad if they f will, send -in

Mrs Hoey will be glad if they will, send in

.all , contributions for ''the pionio as early

all contributions for the picnic as early

,aa" possible, this morning. 1 'All pupils ara

as possible this morning. All pupils are

'to take a .mug with them, and not to be

to take a mug with them, and not to be

later than 2 o'olpok this afternoon,' ; '' ; )

later than 2 o’clock this afternoon.

' Mibb Stodda'rt, first lady assistant in the

Miss Stoddart, first lady assistant in the

Girls' Sohool, who left last night for

Girls’ School, who left last night for

CliriatchurobEwhere she intends to pursue

Christchurch where she intends to pursue

her studies for a degree, -was yesterday

her studies for a degree, was yesterday

afternoon prasented by the pupils of rhe

afternoon presented by the pupils of the

tion was made by Miss Ethel Belli j.

tion was made by Miss Ethel Bell.

At the concert last night 'several of the

At the concert last night several of the

audience rose and left. the, hall whilst the

audience rose and left the hall whilst the

hvst chorus was being eung, 1 thereby caus-

last chorus was being sung, thereby caus-

ing: anribyancp to those interested in the

ing annoyance to those interested in the

performance.. . It is, a.far too common prac-

performance. It is a far too common prac-

the end ofVa performance, .which is very

the end of a performance, which is very

bad form indeed. ■. . ' .

bad form indeed.

. ' We hear that a sale of property in the

We hear that a sale of property in the

"Avenue 'took 'place yesterday, Mr Bain

Avenue took place yesterday, Mr Bain

portion of the section lately ■ purchased by

portion of the section lately purchased by

him from Mr A. Tod. The sale was effeoted

him from Mr A. Tod. The sale was effected

through Mr Dnigan. We understand that

through Mr Duigan. We understand that

the price was a sstisfaotory 'one, and indi-

the price was a satisfactory one, and indi-

business' part of the Borough. We believe

business part of the Borough. We believe

the new owoera purpose ereoting handsome

the new owners purpose erecting handsome

business premise without delay. '" '•' j

business premise without delay.

W,e paid a visit to Creuier's German

We paid a visit to Cremer’s German

Fair'exhibition'Of toy's, wjd .jyere surprisied

Fair exhibition of toys, and were surprised

yet Been in Waaganui. We should

yet seen in Wanganui. We should advise

all parents who 'widh to satisfy the flnly

all parents who wish to satisfy the only

natural expeotation of their ohildren, of a

natural expectation of their children, of a

Christmasgift, !fo' pay- Mr Cromer's exhi-

Christmas gift, to pay Mr Cremer’s exhi-

bitios»,Fisit,< where they, oan . obtain toys

bition a visit, where they can obtain toys

from a .peony upwards.' y; ■ ; i ..,

from a penny upwards.

The Salvation .Army, in another column,

The Salvation Army, in another column,

announoe a great floral service in their

announce a great floral service in their

barraoks on Sunday night, when the hall

barracks on Sunday night, when the hall

will bs dpcorated up with flowfirs^ . ferns, ,

will be decorated up with flowers, ferns,

evergreens, Scot A number of children

evergreens, &c. A number of children

are going to toke part in the proceedings,

are going to take part in the proceedings,

and in the evening &hje beautiful quartette

and in the evening the beautiful quartette

"The Morning Star" wll^be Bung^jAs

“The Morning Star” will be sung. As

this. is the first sermon cjf' tfa kind; |he

this is the first sermon of the kind the

Salvationists have had herej large .crowds,

Salvationists have had here, large crowds

are' expected. Special hymns to suit' the

are expected. Special hymns to suit the

pcotwJon will be sung aljl day, " : L.. ' L Vi ai

occasion will be sung all day.

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-Mr McNeil moved this resolution and

Mr McNeil moved this resolution and

m doingso said the matter was not one

in doing so said the matter was not one

of . ..so much public^ Tniporltfnce as the

of so much public importance as the

others, biitwas one of the things badly

others, but was one of the things badly

needed, j £te Had the previous day been

needed. He had the previous day been

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to Woodyille and they had there a post

to Woodville and they had there a post

and telegraph office ' 'and postmaster's

and telegraph office and postmaster's

residence, thY accommodation altogether

residence, the accommodation altogether

superior, tio what they had m Palmerstonl

superior, to what they had in Palmerston.

-The space he might tell them allotted to

The space he might tell them allotted to

the»publicj for the receiving and deliver-

the public for the receiving and deliver-

ing of teletgramni and letters was 15 x 8,

ing of telegrams and letters was 15 x 8,

with an opening inj^he t wall -of '.'4.;Xj'l|; ,

with an opening in the wall of 4 x 8.

T 'Whe'n tHe; wind was southerly only "one

When the wind was southerly only one

20 to 80 people struggling to send : tele-

20 to 80 people struggling to send tele-

grams or receive letters.- There" were

grams or receive letters. There" were

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THE POST AND TELBGBAP^ OFFICE.: •

THE POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

Moved by Mr "MpNeij,. seconded by

Moved by Mr McNeil, seconded by

Mr Bell— That th« inhabitants . of Pal-

Mr Bell— That the inhabitants of Pal-

building suitable for Pb&t and Telegraph

building suitable for Post and Telegraph

thing but a credit to our progressive "dis-

thing but a credit to our progressive dis-

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trict. . . '■ .-■,.:.' ..; ; ■•" • • .■' .

trict.

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community singing. The visitors were !

community singing. The visitors were

welcomed by Mr D. Bryant, Mr R. LI.

welcomed by Mr D. Bryant, Mr R. H.

ceived by Mr and Mrs J. C. Hall, the •

ceived by Mr and Mrs J. C. Hall, the

latter wearing a floral georgette I

latter wearing a floral georgette

frock in autumn tonings. Dancing, i

frock in autumn tonings. Dancing,

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items and competitions were enjoy- j

items and competitions were enjoy-

ed and a delicious supper was served j

ed and a delicious supper was served

by the pupils. The supper tables |

by the pupils. The supper tables

were charmingly decorated in the |

were charmingly decorated in the

school’s colours, blue and gold. j

school’s colours, blue and gold.

| Music for dancing was played by !

Music for dancing was played by

Mrs C. Hird, Mrs G. Thomson, Miss j

Mrs C. Hird, Mrs G. Thomson, Miss

Penlington and Mr J. C. Hall. A j

Penlington and Mr J. C. Hall. A

novelty waltz was won by Mr C. H. j

novelty waltz was won by Mr C. H.

Marcroft and Mrs H. Taylor, and a j

Marcroft and Mrs H. Taylor, and a

(recitation). An amusing play was I

(recitation). An amusing play was

given by Miss Joan Litchwark, Miss j

given by Miss Joan Litchwark, Miss

j croft, Masters L. Peart and T. Jack-

croft, Masters L. Peart and T. Jack-

j During the evening a Higher Leav-

During the evening a Higher Leav-

i ing Certificate was presented to Miss

ing Certificate was presented to Miss

i Isabella Jackson, who is the first

Isabella Jackson, who is the first

j pupil from the Raglan School to enter

pupil from the Raglan School to enter

j Training College.

Training College.

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should ptish the ..matte? before the House

should push the matter before the House

'-and get tbe road made immediately.' If

and get the road made immediately. It

wonld';talce j£s'ah acre tobriKijß ;tli« land

would take £5 an acre to bring the land

iuto anything like cultivation, and that

into anything like cultivation, and that

spent 00, IQO,QOO accep,; was he thougbt

spent on 100,000 acres, was he thought

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a. very nice thing tp be. spent m the

a very nice thing to be spent in the

.districts If put into a good state of

districts. If put into a good state of

pultivfltion'it- would mean the retilrn ot

cultivation it would mean the return of

piw annum. - Wool would be

£60,000 per annum. Wool would be

sold at ! from 6d to 9<\ and dairy prodnce, :

sold at from 6d to 9d and dairy produce,

. poultry, fruit, and other produce would

poultry, fruit, and other produce would

• add to ther gross sum. It had been said;

add to the gross sum. It had been said

that the members on the other *i«<e

that the members on the other side

» would not. support the movement, but

would not support the movement, but

, lie differed from. those ( who. said, so. ..Ha

he differed from those who said so. He

believed .that whatever .tended to ad-

believed that whatever tended to ad-

vfince this d.ittrict , jvou|d jsjso.- adyanca,

vance this district, would also advance

but concluded, by. seconding- the resolu-

but concluded by seconding the resolu-

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Albert Bates and Ran Howe. The

Albert Bates and Ron Howe. The

8:43PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

. growiig r ijp around theni i; and what now.

growing up around them, and what now

appeared to be a, vast wilderness, would

appeared to be a vast wilderness, would

be turned into .smiling hpmesteadf,<

be turned into smiling homesteads,

with all the enchanting appearance.,

with all the enchanting appearance

of thriving industry and cultivation,

of thriving industry and cultivation.

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' preßerit^B.olution,he s bad jnade i% .his.

present resolution he had made it his

business to t t ee one of the settlors, most,

business to see one of the settlers most,

acquainted with the land m .Question,,,

acquainted with the land in question,

'and he bad iufornved Kirn that the major

and he had informed him that the major

portiou of it wafs'jeorhposed'fef

portion of it was composed of excellent

land. Now,' if the Government would

land. Now, if the Government would

sell thelfchd «t £1 p*r acre, that would

sell the land at £1 per acre, that would

mean £100,000, and it was very' hard

mean £100,000, and it was very hard

if they would not set. apart £25,000 for

if they would not set apart £25,000 for

the road. -He differed with the mover

the road. He differed with the mover

uf the;re«olution regarding its construc-

of the resolution regarding its construc-

tion. ; He that the: road'

tion. He considered that the road

J shouldj be made at onee — not a bridle

should be made at once — not a bridle

track, jto start with, simply because this 4

track, to start with, simply because this

vwdiflHil/ecdHtfc iii' time impassable. They

would become in time impassable. They

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conveyed olYering best wishes ror a speedy

conveyed offering best wishes for a speedy

secretary stated .that the alTalrs of the

secretary stated .that the affairs of the

credit balance of £SB 3s sd, and after

credit balance of £58 3s 5d, and after

6d a credit of £lls 8s Td was shown on

6d a credit of £115 8s 7d was shown on

this year’s balance-sheet. A summary o-f

this year’s balance-sheet. A summary of

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a net {rain of £37 5s 2d on the year’s

a net gain of £57 5s 2d on the year’s

II .Marcroft, who was also voted an

H .Marcroft, who was also voted an

lows:—■l’atrou, Mr 11. Wilson; president,

lows:—Patron, Mr H. Wilson; president,

Mr 11. Cushman; vice-presidents, Messrs

Mr H. Cushman; vice-presidents, Messrs

K. M. Wri&lvt, K. Rickett, W. 11. Bates,

K. M. Wright, K. Rickett, W. 11. Bates,

B. H. Andrews, w. Cartinill, H. R. Clark,

B. H. Andrews, w. Cartmill, H. R. Clark,

treasurer, Mr C. 11. Marcroft; executive

treasurer, Mr C. H. Marcroft; executive

CiilDty, R. Lovegrove, E. Galvan, C Knox,

Chitty, R. Lovegrove, E. Galvan, C Knox,

I. and IS'. Gllmour, 11. G. Orr, L. W. Hall

I. and N. Gllmour, H. G. Orr, L. W. Hall

and T. Hunter; auditor, Mr F. IV. Hardey.

and T. Hunter; auditor, Mr F. N. Hardey.

iMr E. P. Siweetman presided at the

iMr E. P. Sweetman presided at the

relatives o'f members who had died dur-

relatives of members who had died dur-

ing the. year, Messrs E. Rescue, F. E. Tro-

ing the. year, Messrs E. Roscoe, F. E. Tro-

love and 11. Goodwin.

love and H. Goodwin.

lows:—Executive committee, Messrs PL P.

lows:—Executive committee, Messrs E P.

Sweetman, O'. Fenwick, W. Hemvood, A.

Sweetman, G. Fenwick, W. Henwood, A.

Qiitty, It. Harsant, W. G. Vlrnon; secre-

Chitty, R. Harsant, W. G. Vlrnon; secre-

auditor, Mr G. Ciarr. At a meeting of

auditor, Mr G. Carr. At a meeting of

referred to the loss o*f members through

referred to the loss of members through

proceeds of which assisted the

son the proceeds of which assisted the funds.

During the 19 38-39 season £2O arrears

During the 1938-39 season £2O arrears

Gllmour; general committee, Mesdames h!

Gilmour; general committee, Mesdames h!

*louc%rrE - K- Donaldson; auditor, Mr

mour E - K- Donaldson; auditor, Mr G Carr.

Opening_day_will be on October 2,

Opening_day_will be on October 5,

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mind at rest on this icorel 'He Wai

mind at rest on this score. He was

quite satisfied that those pVusent Wire

quite satisfied that those present were

satisfied that its construction was abse-

satisfied that its construction was abso-

lately necessary for the advancement of

lutely necessary for the advancement of

brought. tb^e .matter prominently before

brought the matter prominently before

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the public. He waa quila..awar« tlia

the public. He was quite aware that

when a qu«»tion of this >in(d was firtt .

when a question of this kind was first

ceiyed with.a-ceftain amount ©t doubt,

ceived with a certain amount of doubt,

and was sneerld at. 4t caused a.feding

and was sneered at. It caused a feeling

.of opposition to. rise m their midst, and .

of opposition to rise in their midst, and

it was not iill .they .saw tha -advantages .

it was not till they saw the advantages

of It that they would becom* its sup* .

of it that they would become its sup-

porterjs. When the road waa. made, then

porters. When the road was made, then

those who now. objected. to ; its. cptostruc-

those who now objected to its construc-

tioo, Would be iU. warmest .supporters.

tion, would be its warmest supporters.

He was not a poetical man, by any.

He was not a poetical man, by any

•neaps, but he could easily picture to

means, but he could easily picture to

himself a pleasing ? , scene,, when _,the

himself a pleasing scene, when the

Tisingigeneration "would be settled on the

rising generation would be settled on the

;land retesxed. $o,,wjth their, ..children

land referred to, with their children

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, :>:■> ,wo,-,,:..- .^» i ■

Mess Hogan and Co. have a quantity ;ol

Mess Hogan and Co. have a quantity of

seed potatoes fp'rVale;- ' ■'"' .' ' »"' " : 1

seed potatoes for sale.

'Messrs Commins, ; Sharps and Col's

Messrs Cummins, Sharps and Co.’s

Ohristmas advertisement appears in thi<

Christmas advertisement appears in this

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issue, ■

issue.

; : ','V'f ';..'.,.-, ' :

terday by 54 runs.

'J/j-V Scrutator *f| .on/the.f" Heads .' Break-

“Scrutator” on the “Heads Break-

water" will appear in' onir. ne.it'.'', y ; ■

water” will appear in our next.

/Infant 1 : ,Sohoolß'' of,; Mrs - iHoey; ;?nd Mrs

Infant Schools of Mrs Hoey and Mr

BroWn,willbeheldto;day.l . Y "J',-. :

Brown will be held to-day.

The remand case Jof . the man MoDonald,

The remand case of the man McDonald,

oharged with arson at the Catholic settle-

charged with arson at the Catholic settle-

ment at Jerusalem, .will be heard to-day •

ment at Jerusalem, will be heard to-day.

summers. -.'.,.«, n-. - ■ ,r.iJ •• .- ." ' ■ i.v '■.{.<■■ 'A : ■'>'■■' '.j ;

summers. -.'.,., n-. - ■ ,r.iJ •• .- ." ' ■ i.v '■.{.<■■ 'A : ■'>'■■' '.j ;

him from Mr A. Tod. The sale waß effeoted

him from Mr A. Tod. The sale was effeoted

Chrißtmasgift, !fo' pay- Mr Cromer's exhi-

Christmasgift, !fo' pay- Mr Cromer's exhi-

bitioß»,Fißit,< where they, oan . obtain toys

bitios»,Fisit,< where they, oan . obtain toys

this. is the first sermon cjf' tfa« kind; |he

this. is the first sermon cjf' tfa kind; |he

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At ttie annual meeting or the Raglan

At the annual meeting of the Raglan

gate takings amounting to £IOO 9s. With

gate takings amounting to £100 9s. With

a credit balance or £7O, the prospects for

a credit balance or £70, the prospects for

I bright. E*onations rrom the club for £3O

I bright. Donations rrom the club for £30

! Patron. .Mr 11. W. Wilson; president, Mr

! Patron. .Mr H. W. Wilson; president, Mr

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' grove, C. H. Marcroft, E. Galvan, 1.

grove, C. H. Marcroft, E. Galvan, 1.

| urer, Mr C. H. Marcrort; auditor, Mr S.

| urer, Mr C. H. Marcroft; auditor, Mr S.

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The 26th annual meeting- nr the Raglan

The 26th annual meeting of the Raglan

inclernent weather the show last year was

inclement weather the show last year was

The secretary. Mrs 11. R. Bernard, stated

The secretary. Mrs H. B. Bernard, stated

•sound, and a credit balance nr over £jn

sound, and a credit balance nr over £29

"as shown as a result of the year’s work-

was shown as a result of the year’s work-

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dents, Messrs V. K. Poirier: W. R Moore

dents, Messrs V. E. Pegler: W. R Moore

W. A. Chitty. 11. N. Rernard; secretary!

W. A. Chitty. H. N. Bernard; secretary

Hardey, . u. peg-ler. 11. G. Qrr, Misses i.

Hardey, . u. peg-ler. 11. G. Orr, Misses i.

and C. McDonald and Mr K. W. Rernard,

and C. McDonald and Mr E. W. Bernard,

Mesdames F. Hardey, Y. Pegler, Mr V. E.

Mesdames F. Hardey, V. Pegler, Mr V. E.

Peg-ler.

Pegler.

won so many times by Mrs V. E. Pcgler,

won so many times by Mrs V. E. Pegler,

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was held in Hie Raglan Town Hall sup-

was held in the Raglan Town Hall sup-

afternoon tea, Mi's uxenbridge and

afternoon tea, Mrs Oxenbridge and

Mary Donn, who is shortly/to be mar-

Mary Donn, who is shortly to be mar-

Ci. and J. F. Jackson and Mr Brian

G. and J. F. Jackson and Mr Brian

8:23PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS

Raglan on Saturday when the pupils or

Raglan on Saturday when the pupils of

Miss Dell Kenah invited their Triends to. a

Miss Dell Kenah invited their friends to a

recital in the supper room or the Town

recital in the supper room of the Town

Mail. Many of the performers showed

Hall. Many of the performers showed

pecker,” Doris Mlddlemiss; two Minuets

pecker,” Doris Middlemiss; two Minuets

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(Haydn), Tliora Thomson; “Robin’s Lul-

(Haydn), Thora Thomson; “Robin’s Lul-

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little patches of oourt plaster, the effect in

little patches of court plaster, the effect in

7:55PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS.

Mr Forty th, the Kuuda and Bridges

Mr Forsyth, the Roads and Bridges

Dip.utaient's bridge insptotor, ia to ifave

Department's bridge inspector, is to have

tho building of tLe Opot.ru bridge under

the building of the Opotoru bridge under

liia buporvision. iron trucks and rails are

his supervision. Iron trucks and rails are

ments are -toeing inada tor the supply of

ments are being made tor the supply of

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the necessaiif^ione.

the necessary stone.

j; jflinith waa sworn in an a

j; W J Smith was sworn in an a

, Messrs J,' Uarrow and J. Watkins were

, Messrs J,' Darrow and J. Watkins were

passengeri to Waitara by the s.s. Kia (Jra

passengeri to Waitara by the s.s. Kia Ora

Mr J. A. Youojj, of Himilten, visited

Mr J. A. Young, of Hamilton, visited

ftaglan and Te Alata during the week, and

Raglan and Te Mata during the week, and

was positively besiege 1 with patients,

was positively besieged with patients,

dentists could here periodically.

dentists come here periodically.

Alinister for Public Works asking whether

Minister for Public Works asking whether

mation of the street 11 give an approaoh

mation of the street to give an approaoh

to the Opotoru bridge on the Eaglan side

to the Opotoru bridge on the Raglan side

of th j water, and in rep y Mr Gceanslada

of the water, and in rep y Mr Greenslade

| Mr liutherfo d his sent two exhibits of

| Mr Rutherford his sent two exhibits of

dressed fhx fioin the mills to the Christ-

dressed flax fioin the mills to the Christ-

Air K. J. Nicholson secretary. A hearty

Air R. J. Nicholson secretary. A hearty

A "pjwder and patches" ball took place

A "powder and patches" ball took place

in the I e Mata llall on Friday night of

in the Te Mata Hall on Friday night of

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consider the subject for Saturday, the Bth

consider the subject for Saturday, the 8th

inst. It is to be hoped the ratepayers t" a

inst. It is to be hoped the ratepayers to a

as the Searbro' of New Zealand.

as the Scarbro' of New Zealand.

7:41PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS.

trict School took place on the Bth instant.

trict School took place on the 8th instant.

Talma, H. Sutton, and F. Bulford, First

Tuhua, H. Sutton, and F. Bulford, First

Standaid ; Herbeit Sutton, Second Stand-

Standaid ; Herbert Sutton, Second Stand-

ard ; (!. Gihnour and F. Horsey, Fifth

ard ; G. Gilmour and F. Horsey, Fifth

Cuhua, silver thimbles were awaided for

Tuhua, silver thimbles were awaided for

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good attendance, and Thomas Wluhanga

good attendance, and Thomas Whahanga

light did appeal-.

light did appear.

Two settlers left Raglan on the Bth inst. at

Two settlers left Raglan on the 8th inst. at

5 a.m. by boat to the head of the haibour,

5 a.m. by boat to the head of the harbour,

thence six miles to the hot spiings, reaching

thence six miles to the hot springs, reaching

said he was now "free from every pain, %>

said he was now "free from every pain,"

tender-, called for formation in the worst

tenders called for formation in the worst

places. There seems httls doubt that with

places. There seems little doubt that with

and inci easing number of visitors will re-

and increasing number of visitors will re-

Mr Fairburn has alho been, examining a

Mr Fairburn has also been, examining a

Kautoa to Te Mata.

Kauroa to Te Mata.

Boatd, held at Te Mata on Saturday,

Board, held at Te Mata on Saturday,

I uid. One side only was in native land.

Iand. One side only was in native land.

taken, under the Public Woiks Act. At

taken, under the Public Works Act. At

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wholn are looking well. O.its me in a for-

wholn are looking well. Oats me in a for-

Kurioi, the potato crop will lie a very good

Karioi, the potato crop will lie a very good

well fanned land of Mr Mitchell and Home

well fanned land of Mr Mitchell and some

Honry Duncan and his esteemed wife, left

Henry Duncan and his esteemed wife, left

conveyed to tho Oketo cemetery,

conveyed to tho Okete cemetery,

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South Wains. Much sympathy was ex-

South Wales. Much sympathy was ex-

pressed for Mr (Jibbison and family.

pressed for Mr Gibbison and family.

and as public accinator for the district.

and as public vaccinator for the district.

now mail service between hero and Hamil

now mail service between hero and Hamil-

selves of tho beneficial effect of Raglan son,

selves of tho beneficial effect of Raglan sea,

the Ruapuko and Te Mata schools.

the Ruapuke and Te Mata schools.

repair.— (Own Correspondent, Jan. Kith.)

repair.— (Own Correspondent, Jan. 16th.)

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Ov the morning of January Kith a paity of

Ov the morning of January 16th a paity of

20 young |K>ople ascended K.irioi, a liimm

20 young |K>ople ascended Karioi, a liimm

tun 2300 ft high, overlooking the K.igl.ui

tun 2300 ft high, overlooking the Raglan

ro.id up until nearly approaching the top,

road up until nearly approaching the top,

Kavvhia h.uhour, Hamilton and most parts

Kawhia harbour, Hamilton and most parts

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after fixing a Hag, and enclosing their

after fixing a flag, and enclosing their

names in a ln>ttle, and huiying the same

names in a bottle, and huiying the same

leaching the homesteads of Mr S.uage and

leaching the homesteads of Mr Savage and

The Kaglan and Hamilton road is now in

The Raglan and Hamilton road is now in

Mr Johnson has also been oer Beveial

Mr Johnson has also been oer several

nearly ten shillings i>er ton more than to

nearly ten shillings per ton more than to

W.utara, the steamers being detained for

Waitara, the steamers being detained for

mote than one tide. If a new wharf was

more than one tide. If a new wharf was

elected they could discharge cargo and

erected they could discharge cargo and

deal of eense.

deal of exense.

to-day, .some attending the K.M. Court.

to-day, .some attending the R.M. Court.

from W.ukato to enjoy the sea air, and a

from Waikato to enjoy the sea air, and a

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6:54PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS.

A ‘ery plmsunt birthday party was

A very pleasant birthday party was

Imlul I'm'onlly (11 ”IO residence of Mr

held recently at the residence of Mr

and Mrs 12 Homes. 1(u:."l;ln. lo cele-

and Mrs T Cornes. Raglan. to cele-

Harm's. :1 l'm'mm‘ l'csim'nl, of Te Mata

Cornes, a l'm'mm‘ l'csim'nl, of Te Mata

for mm' :30 yours. Many vhildren,

for over 30 years. Many vhildren,

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Tlmlmisnn.

Thompson.

ISuumlvrs mnly tLlllf—‘llll‘l‘W. Mr \'. Mc—-

Saunders mnly tLlllf—‘llll‘l‘W. Mr W. Mc-

thrsou Homes and Miss Alison

Pherson Cornes and Miss Alison

ltlnruvs. Mr ‘. '. Unl'lll‘s .'l'c Mum}

Cornes. Mr A. V. Cornes (Te Mata)

land Ml' and Mrs (h‘urgc Cul'ncs

land Ml' and Mrs George Cornes

Musiv l'm» Hl‘ (Lllll'illj: \us sumyliml

Music l'm» Hl‘ dancing was sumyliml

h)- .ll's .l. Xvwlun and MI- 11, Mumm

h)- .ll's J. Newton and MI- D, Munns,

u nuwlly mun"- living; \'nn by Miss

u nuwlly dance being; \'nn by Miss

'l'humsnn uml Mr M. ‘vl'nuw Inn'inia"

Thomson uml Mr D. Vernon. Inn'inia"

Hn‘ 'l‘lli[l'—l Mr \'.tllm'l- 'l'hnmwu‘ nl‘

Hn‘ 'l‘lli[l'—l Mr Wallace Thomson, of

Hnupnlu‘. slmku In Hm gucats, cun—-

Ruapuke slmku In Hm gucats, cun—-

Mi»; Simlwm. nl‘ Hu- Sulllll Islam‘l,

Mi»; Simpson. nl‘ Hu- Sulllll Islam‘l,

has ln‘vn isiling' Ml' IL Imm“ and

has ln‘vn isiling' Ml' R Brown and

I SURPRISE PARTY,

SURPRISE PARTY,

h» HII‘H’ xnxm ‘1! 'lv‘ IAM H'm‘ulh,

h» HII‘H’ xnxm Te Mata recently

11m» uuumg, mud: Utu bums 'L'ldgud‘

11m» uuumg, cards also being played.

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£2OO worth of grass seed for surface

£200 worth of grass seed for surface

to cost about £4so.—Own Corres-

to cost about £450—Own Corres-

6:29PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

Mr Sly m seconding the motion ..said:

Mr Sly in seconding the motion said

he had been, perplexed as to the argu- .

he had been perplexed as to the argu-

raehts lit, should un at thiit mtetjug m

ments he should use at that meeting in

. pointing out the desirability , of haying

pointing out the desirability of having

this rpad.cqniitrncted, but the. remarks;,

this road constructed, but the remarks

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made by Mr Snelson' entirely set his

made by Mr Snelson entirely set his

. mind atroat on this icorel 'He Wai

mind at rest on this icorel 'He Wai

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6:28PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

They ibould". ask the company to join '

They should ask the company to join

them ip. .their application to Government,

them in their application to Government,

which action w»alH doubtless strengthen

which action would doubtless strengthen

their demands. He would read there-

their demands. He would read the re-

Mr Sly— That m 'the opinion*" of this

Mr Sly— That in the opinion of this

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meeting it is deemed desirable that. a

meeting it is deemed desirable that a

road be constructed to . connect Palmer-,

road be constructed to connect Palmer-

ston with Pahiatua, and. that as this is

ston with Pahiatua, and that as this is

.essentially & colonial work the Govern-

essentially & colonial work the Govern-

ment should be requested- to' place a sum

ment should be requested to place a sum

sufficient on, the .Estimates to be brought

sufficient on the Estimates to be brought

before Harh'ament. during .the nreiant,

before Harliament during the present

session.;,, ■';*..;.' .... j ;; ' ..,-.. '•.... ■.■•■•..•.'

session.

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6:26PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

•the" Mangatinpka Block, whiohi?theii'bes*

the Mangatinoka Block, which then be-

longed to. the Natives. They were not

longed to the Natives. They were not

willing -to part Mri6h>*he ; land, • and he

willing to part with the land, and he

- took every opportunity to impress. upon-

took every opportunity to impress upon-

the Kahgitane- Natives, who were t the

the Rangitane Natives, who were the

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principal owners, the' de«iiib|in^ of h4v-

principal owners, the desirability of hav-

ing the land sqld to the Government, m

ing the land sold to the Government, in

or^erthat the' required road should be

order that the required road should be

constructed to connect the two districts.-

constructed to connect the two districts.

jHoani Meihana' and Pete te Awe Awe

Hoani Meihana and Pete te Awe Awe

weire; chiefs with ; whom he had often

were chiefs with whom he had often

out- the desirability of pushing on .the.

out the desirability of pushing on the

road. . He succeeded at last m getting*

road. He succeeded at last in getting

them to allow hiin -to go to' Wellihgton

them to allow him to go to Wellington

and interview the: GoveFnment m- con-

and interview the Government in con-

nection with thellftatter, pointinier-ouftho

nection with the matter, pointing out the

wisn of the t settlers to have the land

wish of the settlers to have the land

opened > up, ahd^. t]ie consent o{ -./the

opened up, and the consent of the

•Nativetf v to' sell", to the Govern-

Natives to sell to the Govern-

ment f^r'*' that purpose. ,. He was

ment for that purpose. He was

1 mr "a ' Very ca'vaJiir fashion by

treated in a very cavalier fashion by

Vhmii he interviewed, they appar-

those whom he interviewed, they appar-

e^nHy^hot p'lacmgf uiuchconfidenpe m his '*

ently not placing much confidence in his

repr€*BHtati6tts -regarding the Natives.

representations regarding the Natives.

He r^tftrgeflV s a^ he fhpvghti. Without

He returned, as he thought, without

>fc«i^ 'effected janything m the desired

having effected anything in the desired

ffiieMiori; r > 'Subsequently,-- however, ? it"'

direction. Subsequently, however, it

ti»attepi*fe'i* l '4(hat the Government had

transpired that the Government had

"takefytiraj, i&i,it<dr up ,and t hafl s6nt up a

taken the matter up and had sent up a

deputatidh to enquire front the Natives

deputation to enquire from the Natives

their wishes m cdnnection with the land

their wishes in connection with the land

m" question. / The result of the enquiries

in question. The result of the enquiries

Made satiafied-fche Government that the

made satisfied the Government that the

-ia^VMffat jeißjfc', were willing to sefl, and

natives, at least, were willing to sell, and

. jh^i ,«»Q.Ptdmay p^roljas^ This, dis-

they accordingly purchased. This dis-

trict had not/been successful m getting

trict had not been successful in getting

a Special Beltleoient AssooiHtioa gr»ptwl

a Special Settlement Association granted

that the Woodyille people were antago-

that the Woodville people were antago-

nistic to the proposed. road, but he could

nistic to the proposed road, but he could

not see ! how they would suffer. ' In any

not see how they would suffer in any

way v . ijle considered .the Gorge road;

way. He considered the Gorge road

had.afep'i-eseni; as much traffic as it could

had at present as much traffic as it could

possibly do with, and ". as much as de-

possibly do with, and as much as de-

sirable.' Besicies that, they were not to

sirable. Besides that, they were not to

altogether* study the Woodville people,

altogether study the Woodville people,

they should . henefit their own district

they should benefit their own district

would? considerably shorten the travelling

would considerably shorten the travelling

distance . to Itfastertom. When "com-

distance to Masterton. When com-

pleted 1 , they would be able to leave Pai-

pleted, they would be able to leave Pal-

merston m, the morning and arrive ; at

merston in the morning and arrive at

Masterton the same evening. "Tlie'Uni"

Masterton the same evening. The land

waa held by. the Government, ,»nd

was held by the Government, and

settlers would not take up section! unless

settlers would not take up sections unless

they could see the advantage, of ;dbing

they could see the advantage of doing

so, by haying a market to wliicti they

so, by having a market to which they

'criuld take thejr stock and other product.

could take their stock and other product.

. The' Man awatu Rail way Company should

The Manawatu Railway Company should

also tee .the benefit to be derived by hay-

also see the benefit to be derived by hav-

ing tbiß road. made. ' Fifteen miles over

ing this road made. Fifteen miles over

the ml| and you are alongside their lines.

the hill and you are alongside their lines.

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often visited Mr McJanctt's house,

often visited Mr McJanett's house,

6:21PM, 11 September 2025 John edited Raglan News.

Church" to be erected in Raglan,

Church to be erected in Raglan,

Roroney ram at next year's show.

Romney ram at next year's show.

in the way of supj lying grass seed to

in the way of supplying grass seed to

6:17PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

Hft'had.b^en agitaf-m? fqr Jthis work ..a» ;

He had been agitating for this work as

. t he . ,ha4 simply!: Because • it' w^s" "of "ihe^

he had simply because it was of the

' greatest impov,t;Since i,o 'the' : settlers' 'bnt

greatest importance to the settlers on

.both-. «ides,s second to.not. even : the Gorge

both sides, second to not even the Gorge

' Line., If. the Vrprk was conipteted' it

Line. If the work was completed it

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' 'meant that the[6enefit dei;iy<ed would be

meant that the benefit derived would be

v simply incalculable m, .bei^g^^he jme.arifr

simply incalculable in being the means

of convening settler J to this, district /for ;

of convening settlers to this district for

' the transaction ofbusihess. wilßQu.tb^ing,-

the transaction of business. Without being

-.egotistical he : might4iiake' a few,-'re-

egotistical he might make a few re-

, .marks. in. connpetion, with district

marks in connection with the district

'through which this road line would be

through which this road line would be

.carried. A few... year* ago;?w;)»n rMf: ;

carried. A few years ago when Mr

Ortnond was Prime Minister he had in-

Ormond was Prime Minister he had in-

terested himself m getting, -the^ land ;;

terested himself in getting the land

■ Qpened> up;- .- The road line r^n|tlp-o^ighJ

opened up. The road line ran through

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r Moved by Mr. Lin ton, seconded by Mr

Moved by Mr. Linton, seconded by Mr

A, v^. Russell — That m the opinion of thie

A. E. Russell — That in the opinion of thie

meeting it is .absolutely* necessary that

meeting it is absolutely necessary that

the construction of the jPaltnerston and

the construction of the Palmerston and

withf so asrto secure through traffic be-

with so as to secure through traffic be-

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tweeh Napier and Wellincrton at the

tween Napier and Wellington at the

i| earliest possible date. .••' ■■ ■

earliest possible date.

-■ Mr A; E, Russel seconded the motion.

Mr A. E. Russel seconded the motion.

■It was unnecessary for him to say any-

It was unnecessary for him to say any-

thing further than what had. been pointed

thing further than what had been pointed

out..Jby Mr Linton. The. necessary

out by Mr Linton. The necessary

had been included m the. Financial

had been included in the Financial

among members ii} ; the House that the :

among members in the House that the

work was the most necessary m the

work was the most necessary in the

North Island or m New Zealand*—

North Island or in New Zealand.—

..-Carried. ? / ....;. ,;. . ■; -, ■■ -.■'■>•

Carried.

PAHIATUA ROAD. ■ ■■ , '■

PAHIATUA ROAD.

•Mr Snelson moved the resolution m

Mr Snelson moved the resolution in

connection with the above road, and m

connection with the above road, and in

road with the Pahiatua district. It. had

road with the Pahiatua district. It had

been stated m the press that the cob-^

been stated in the press that the con-

struction of this;, road- waaia lad' of the* 1

struction of this road was a fad of the

spealetis ; well, it might be a fad, bu^^

speakers ; well, it might be a fad, but if

they Scould only succeed m getting the^

they could only succeed in getting the

line tbrough, he could . assort them it

line through, he could assure them it

would be a greatboon io. the district, and

would be a great boon to the district, and

riot only to this district, but to that on

not only to this district, but to that on

: the.other sid» of the- hills; ' The rbaTfies"

the other side of the hills. The road lies

thr6ugh the . MangatiDoka >blpck : and •'■

through the Mangatinoka block and

wished for. The Pthiatua people were

wished for. The Pahiatua people were

very enthusiastic *about its construction.

very enthusiastic about its construction.

There were four miles of f drest reierye

There were four miles of forest reserve

not urge that the .road should be : - com- '

not urge that the road should be com-

pleted that year, but would ask the Go.

pleted that year, but would ask the Go-

vernmeht to 'place sutfioient on the,

vernmeht to place sufficient on the

-Estimates to connect,. the , .two. districts

Estimates to connect the two districts

. by a bridle and cattle track. TkePahia-

by a bridle and cattle track. The Pahia-

( tua people would tb*.i 'be able to come

tua people would then be able to come

here with: their stock,, and the settlers- on-

here with their stock, and the settlers on

where' bushf elling would; bo.going on for :

where bushfelling would be going on for

a considerable time', and' employment m

a considerable time, and employment in

this line ■ would be always.- m demand.

this line would be always in demand.

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he was fined £5 with costs £G 13s.

he was fined £5 with costs £6 13s.

been Hogged, the skin in some places

been flogged, the skin in some places

practically sold her for £ls previous-

practically sold her for £15 previous-

fendant £ls, with £5 13s costs or in

fendant £15, with £5 13s costs or in

MrR. McCardle has been appointed

Mr R. McCardle has been appointed

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machinery measuring in all 11 tons

machinery measuring in all 7½ tons

which brings it up to over £G per ton,

which brings it up to over £6 per ton,

cost £llO in Wellington—landed in

cost £110 in Wellington—landed in

£l6O. Although the direct profit on

£160. Although the direct profit on

lirst estimate being a too modest one.

first estimate being a too modest one.

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that it was necessary at that' time to

that it was necessary at that time to

ti'ave the expenditure reduced 1 ai it was:

have the expenditure reduced as it was.

uGapt. RusselUisid beete picked but hs^the

Capt. Russell had been picked out as the

man with nerve and sufficient cdflra^f?

man with nerve and sufficient courage

.to move such a resolution. However,*;

to move such a resolution. However,

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the Gorge tine, had been held over and

the Gorge line, had been held over and

reasonably expect it should receive -the

reasonably expect it should receive the

He had great pleasure' in moving'the'fol-

He had great pleasure in moving the fol-

lowing'resolution. ,coy- ; ''y. . • •••

lowing resolution.

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A pf ruining the 'cotntry.' He "referred^tb"

of ruining the country. He referred to

iCjvpt. Russell and to his actioh m haying,

Capt. Russell and to his action in having,

been. He (the speaker^ however beKeved '

been. He (the speaker) however believed

6:00PM, 11 September 2025 Samf9922 edited OUR SCHOOLS.

Charles ViHarp.

Charles Villare.

f'TANDABD V— Richard Altham, Arthur

STANDARD V— Richard Altham, Arthur

Bt(u«l), Ernest Orane, Arthvir Crany,

Brough, Ernest Crane, Arthur Crane,

Hector Obriaftio, Thomas Copeland, James

Hector Christie, Thomas Copeland, James

Cattoif, Alfroct Drßw.C&arles Drow,Joaepii

Cattoll, Alfred Drew, Charles Drew, Joseph

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Dav'ws, Boberfc Gordon, Edmund Kerby,

Davies, Robert Gordon, Edmund Kerby,

William Moult, Ernest Paries, Lewis

William Moult, Ernest Parses, Lewis

Pridoau, Gilbort Small, Wm. G. Tingey,

Fridoau, Gilbert Small, Wm. G. Tingey,

H. Frank Taylor, Edmund Villas, Fred,

H. Frank Taylor, Edmund Villars, Fred,

Standard IV— Thomas Aitken, Leo

STANDARD IV— Thomas Aitken, Leo

Akerat9n, Guorgo Black, George Byrea,

Akersten, George Black, George Byres,

Arnold Beavon, Koy Crai?; Herbert

Arnold Beaven, Roy Craig; Herbert

Carrell, Will Canuingham, Robert Law,

Carrell, Will Cunningham, Robert Law,

Rodgers, Walter B"inin<rton, Albert

Rodgers, Walter Bemington, Albert

Kobb, Stanley Ross, William Wobertaon,

Robb, Stanley Ross, William Robertson,

Norman Spurdta, George Sperring.Robort

Norman Spurdle, George Sperring, Robort

Sharpe, William Stavenson, Georgo

Sharpe, William Stevenson, George

Swauger, Oharlea Swain'son.John Souneas,

Swanger, Charles Swainson, John Souness,

Robert Tufflu, William Thomai, Alex.

Robert Tuffin, William Thomas, Alex.

Walkor, 0-swn.M Whitcombe, Percy Woon,

Walker, 0swald Whitcombe, Percy Woon,

and Edward WiMianw.

and Edward Williams.

Standabd 111, — flat-old Armstrong,

STANDARD III, — Harold Armstrong,

Edward Bourne, John Bi'ough, Bobert

Edward Bourne, John Brough, Robert

I homas Blenneihassntt, James Buokrell,

Thomas Blenneihassett, James Buckrell,

CameroD, Lionel Carrell, Arthur Cnm-

Cameron, Lionel Carrell, Arthur Cum-

mins, D ,uglaa Edwards, John Gralnm,

mins, Douglas Edwards, John Graham,

David Glo£Bki, Francis Gibson, Edward

David Glogski, Francis Gibson, Edward

Hindley, Fred. Jenkins, William Joh'js,

Hindley, Fred. Jenkins, William Johns,

Chides Jones, Stanioy Kirby, Arno

Charles Jones, Stanloy Kirby, Arno

Kulsch, Fred. Lane, William Mifcdnil,

Kulsch, Fred. Lane, William Mich?il,

Robert Macmillan, Walter Perrott,' VVm.

Robert Macmillan, Walter Perrett, Wm.

Parkas, Harry Parnell, Ernaat Purnell,

Parkes, Harry Parnell, Ernest Purnell,

Charles Harris, Frederick Kohler; Wil-

Charles Harris, Frederick Kohler, Wil-

liam .Tames Moore, Gifhrcl Remington,

liam James Moore, Gifford Remington,

r.ton Kobortson, Bay Richardson, Edgar.3, ■' >

Jeon Robertson, Ray Richardson, Edgar

Randal, Tercy Sui«ted. Roland Small, "*

Randal, Percy Suisted. Roland Small,

Frfdarick Stringer, /Archibald Spurdle,

Frederick Stringer, Archibald Spurdle,

Walter Tilaley, James Thomson.-Cliarloß

Walter Tilsley, James Thomson, Charles

Warner, Hartley Warner, Arnold Woon,

Warner, Bartley Warner, Arnold Woon,

Daniel WilsoD, Arlhur Wild, lawrence

Daniel Wilson, Arthur Wild, Lawrence

Wray, Ballance Willis, Porcy Ward,

Wray, Ballance Willis, Percy Ward,

Albert Ward, Walter Wadey, Walta-

Albert Ward, Walter Wadey, Walter

Webb, and Alex. Hurray.

Webb, and Alex. Murray.

Standabd 11. — Gordon Armstrong,

STANDARD II. — Gordon Armstrong,

Tom Anderson, Douglas ArmsU'onor, Wil-

Tom Anderson, Douglas Armstrong, Wil-

Barnes, Prank Bridge", John Bucking-

Barnes, Prank Bridges, John Bucking-

ham, Harvoy 8011, Koberfc Bums, V 7'-

ham, Harvoy Bell, Robert Burns, Wil-

! Breed, Gordon Bowern, George

liam Breed, Gordon Bowern, George

Brown, George Cunningham 1 , Evelyn

Brown, George Cunningham; Evelyn

Cooko, Vivian Cook, Tom Crocker, Nor«

Cooke, Vivian Cook, Tom Crocker, Nor-

man Christie, Lawrence Cairell, Albert

man Christie, Lawrence Carrell, Albert

Campion, Jamo3 Dudley, David D. % w,,

Campion, James Dudley, David Dew,

Edward Daviep, William toster, Hei-tor

Edward Davies, William Foster, Hector

Flygtr, Charles Gordon. Harold Hill,

Flyger, Charles Gordon. Harold Hill,

Horsley, Percy Huoka'.op, Lsonird

Horsley, Percy Hucks:ep, Leonard

Hoopsr, Leonard^ Jonej, Jtha Lynch,

Hooper, Leonard Jones, John Lynch,

Charles Laagdon, William' Langdon,

Charles Langdon, William Langdon,

Alfce-1 Mailer, Ban McJaul, William

Alfred Muller, Ben McCaul, William

Olnude Perrott, Thomas Bedmond, Ernest

Claude Perrett, Thomas Redmond, Ernest

Rjube, Harry Eobertson, .Bornaditte

R?ube, Harry Robertson, Bernadette

Suistad, James Sonness, Frank Steven-

Suisted, James Souness, Frank Steven-

son, James Soeling, John Sharpe, Wjl-

son, James Seeling, John Sharpe, Wil-

liam Thompson, Lewis Townsend, Janm

liam Thompson, Lewis Townsend, James

Tlwrasou, George Villars, Stanley 'Wil-

Thomson, George Villars, Stanley Wil-

aon, Parland Wallace, Arthur Wilson,

son, Garland Wallace, Arthur Wilson,

and Campbell Hendeison,

and Campbell Henderson,

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good deal m the way of argument to place

good deal in the way of argument to place

before the meeting that evening, but: a

before the meeting that evening, but a

that morning which completely. knocked

that morning which completely knocked

the ground from upder,, his feef.. Haw-

the ground from under his feet. How-

ever, he was pleased as :no. doubt they,'

ever, he was pleased as no doubt they

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.all were with such news as.; that. . :The

all were with such news as that. The

. telegram had stated toat^ £100,0^. <was

telegram had stated that £100,000 was

to- lie placed on the estimates foirlthe

to be placed on the estimates for the

'Napier Gorge Line. Well, i-the-f shad,

Napier Gorge Line. Well, they had

■itiet together during ten years ..and &Uik

met together during ten years and dia-

' 'c.ussed-the question of this, railway. They

cussed the question of this railway. They

had been called madmen for atyeinntfng

had been called madmen for attempting

to ask the Government to make the rail -

to ask the Government to make the rail-

. yr.&y m question. Thev^ howevejr, had ...

way in question. They however had

continued to •pre'ss'the' matter and' TiacT

continued to press the matter and had

( . succeeded up to last year m getting so

succeeded up to last year in getting so

far as to where the' terminus' at this end

far as to where the terminus at this end

'should be— 'Mi,.', Palmerston or Bunny-

should be— viz., Palmerston or Bunny-

' . tbo'rpe. That matter . had beep.satisfac-

thorpe. That matter had been satisfac-

torily settled and Palrnerstori was the

torily settled and Palmerston was the

;pjac3 decided upon. He, .was ; yery glad ,

place decided upon. He was very glad

to hear tHat ; it'" was pi&ked out on the '

to hear that it was picked out on the

' estimates as one of the most important

estimates as one of the most important

works for receiving attention. ' One

works for receiving attention. One

.gentleman last session ha<i got the credit

gentleman last session had got the credit

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: had prepared as it were m bis. mind,

had prepared as it were in his mind, a

5:50PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

cussing them iv ineatings like the present

cussing them in meetings like the present

and getting ih^'Mnlirftry ; to "discuss and

and getting the Ministry to discuss and

attend' to.tfaetff. •■ "Shey inbw'had'- a" resi-

attend to them. They now had a resi-

dent reoreßentative ai^perhaps it jaaight

dent representative and perhaps it might

be said they. had Jess; peed^ to. meet. This-

be said they had less need to meet. This

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might be* so pr'jt -rajght not, 'ite believed

might be so or it might not. He believed

m their. Member' meeting His constituents

in their member meeting his constituents

twice a year te ascertain their- dptniooS j

once a year to ascertain their opinions

Xnd'requiremej?fcs,;.andh6,;alsoibelieTed in ■.'

and requirements, and he also believed in

the- -constitueßts meeting together when

the constituents meeting together when

their member was atsent. and/discussing;

their member was absent and discussing

questions of interest to the community: j

questions of interest to the community

and the besrt, "iiitaotfito 1 be>adi»pted 'MriK

and the best means to be adopted in

" he had to propose was m cbnnedtibn -|

he had to propose was in connection

been what the Yankees called '■' euohred"

been what the Yankees called "euchred"

that after allthis work WiW;about;to be a,

that after all this work was about to be a

reality. He had intended, and m fact.

reality. He had intended, and in fact

: had prepared as it were m bis. mind, ,a

: had prepared as it were m bis. mind,

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be seen by reference^, the- late census

be seen by reference to the late census

■'returns. The advancement had been

returns. The advancement had been

attained.hYjdow^righ^ pleading industry;

attained by downright pleading industry

:by. clearing ■ the wildeme^^a^^'eull^Yatr.

by clearing the wilderness and cultivat-

. ing -i the soil. Their "sufecjfes's ' m hW'viftg" '

ing the soil. Their success in having

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iheir. wsni'^tteHM^^^Tarliauient •

their wants attended to by Parliament

rhad beV.n brought aboutC'hsrge^lby'.'dis-

had been brought about largely by dis-

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5:42PM, 11 September 2025 Chris edited Public Meeting.

• Mr Linton said h« -was one of. those;

Mr Linton said he was one of those

referred .to u'i haying taken cart for. "§.[.

referred to us having taken part for a

number of years past m their annual

number of years past in their annual

gatherings. Whilst they had ; had a

gatherings. Whilst they had had a

member representing the disttlot they

member representing the district they

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had been m the habit of holding such

had been in the habit of holding such

meeting's and a strangecoinbidenceiovari-

meetings and a strange coincidence invari-

.should' be seven. Hitherto ', they were

.should be seven. Hitherto they were

fortunate m having. tljeir . requirements

fortunate in having their requirements

embodied m such resolutions ', attended '

embodied in such resolutions attended

to— hemight %y. without, pne ".'exectptipn.

to— he might say without one exception.

The rapiti progress of the ' district' Could

The rapid progress of the district could

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A meeting convened by..the Mayor for .

A meeting convened by the Mayor for

consideration of matter^ affecting ihe

consideration of matters affecting the

interests of settlers m the. Mahawatu.'

interests of settlers in the Manawatu

Districts was helrl m' I the Theatre?. last'

Districts was held in the Theatre last

pied the chair and.;o.paned the meeting:

pied the chair and opened the meeting

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by istatintc the objects for which they

by stating the objects for which they

.were niat together. He read the adver-

were met together. He read the adver-

tisement as appearing m the Maxawatu

tisement as appearing in the Manawatu

I Daily Standard, He said "I the custom

Daily Standard, He said the custom

had been m: bygone '"years to 'meet : ahd

had been in bygone years to meet and

consider their wants. 'Hitherto tbe«e

consider their wants. Hitherto these

meetings* had been harmonious .and' h^i

meetings had been harmonious and had

bean [successful m their .aipii. . Nothing

been successful in their aim. Nothing

had been brought forwardf jrithoat^due

had been brought forward without due

consideration, and _what they had wanted

consideration, and what they had wanted

when brought before 'the House had been

when brought before the House had been

obtained. Certain resolution: would be

obtained. Certain resolution would be

read to the ineathi? and those present;

read to the meeting and those present

could if they wished .speak to the mo^

could if they wished speak to the mo-

Linton to move the 1 1st. resolution. * ' v "

Linton to move the 1st. resolution.

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[FROM Otfß OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

the Witikato Hospital for the reduction of

the Waikato Hospital for the reduction of

Cuffe'a residence to. the hospital, by. buggy

Cuffe's residence to. the hospital, by. buggy

26th ; tilt. i The room was tastefully decor-

26th ; ult. The room was tastefully decor-

Mr. W. McCracken' having offered tfom

Mr. W. McCracken' having offered the

5:36PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS.

Mr. Northc.roft. S.M.. will hold a sitting

Mr. Northcroft. S.M.. will hold a sitting

fan Town Hall Compauy the report present-

lan Town Hall Company the report present-

5:36PM, 11 September 2025 Samf9922 edited OUR SCHOOLS.

WANGAJSUI BOYS.

WANGANUI BOYS.

We am inaibted to tho Inspectors—

We am inabbted to the Inspectors—

Messrs Veraber-Bindon and Spencer— for

Messrs Vereker-Bindon and Spencer— for

tho following list of successful pupils at

the following list of successful pupils at

Sjandahd Vl— Charles Blake, Thomas

STANDARD Vl— Charles Blake, Thomas

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Craig, Ernest Gage, D ivid Rousa, Clande

Craig, Ernest Gage, David Rouse, Clande

Suiatsd, Albert Stub^s, Water Swanger,

Suisted, Albert Stubbs, Water Swanger,

Citarles ViHarp.

Charles ViHarp.

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5:35PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS.

lii

p«

RAGLAX, Monday. p£

RAGLAN, Monday.

At time of writing fires are still .raging w r

At time of writing fires are still .raging

'aingaro Kine Club and the Eaglan Mount- +h

Waingaro Rifle Club and the Raglan Mount-

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i Rifles eventuated on Saturday last, and

ed Rifles eventuated on Saturday last, and

;sulted in a win for Waingaro'by a score v,i

resulted in a win for Waingaro'by a score

:". , 65. Waingaro's score was as follows: to

[illegible]35. Waingaro's score was as follows: to

>o; total, 573. ' For W'aingaro, ilr. J. r0

>o; total, 573. ' For Waingaro, ilr. J. r0

>hnEon made the highest score, 35, at the ne

Johnson made the highest score, 35, at the ne

■c 500 yards; for Raglan, Messrs. H. Good- A c

e 500 yards; for Raglan, Messrs. H. Good-

c 300 yards range, Mr. K. Veirnon scoring m<

c 300 yards range, Mr. R. Vernon scoring m<

c Kaglan Mounted Enies, at Darrow's n -

c Raglan Mounted Enies, at Darrow's n -

arbour View Hotel, some 40 odd sitting

Harbour View Hotel, some 40 odd sitting

By the trip of the s.s. Waitangi from 4 ,

By the trip of the s.s. Waitangi from

aitara a consignment of some 29 pure-

Waitara a consignment of some 29 pure-

ed "Koinney Link rams were landed m i

bred Romney Link rams were landed

seding station (Mr. Short - s) at Fielding. PJ ?

seding station (Mr. Short's) at Fielding. PJ ?

d P. Association was held last Saturday. eel

and P. Association was held last Saturday. eel

ail work was arranged. Waingaro sett- •" 2C

ail work was arranged. Waingaro sett-

5 had displayed much interest in the wit

lers had displayed much interest in the wit

'he Raglan county engineer has prepared 1

'he Raglan county engineer has prepared

tracts for £500 on Raglau-Waipa road. an "

tracts for £500 on Raglan-Waipa road. an "

p. These will all be open for settle- c°n

p. These will all be open for settle-

1 under optional tenure. Bro

ment under optional tenure.

he new bridge across the Mangakino is wriT

he new bridge across the Mangakino is

3e built at ouce.

to be built at once.

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5:16PM, 11 September 2025 John edited RAGLAN NEWS.

start .has been made" on the Waite-

A start has been made on the Waite-

«™-Wlatawiata deviation, two contracts

tuna-Whatawhata deviation, two contracts

Hflag been let. "When completed this will

having been let. When completed this will

fweOr lirigroTe travelling between Hamil-

greatly improve travelling between Hamilton and Raglan.

■wur Boara bus decided to mate additions

bour Board has decided to make additions

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A laniy dress baU was held at Baglan

A fancy dress ball was held at Raglan

B?rf a chnrci at Raglan. The

B?rf a Catholic church at Raglan. The

St T*** oCered f°r «ie best and

tra. T*** oCered f°r «ie best and

sectlred the first priae aa

Mrs Darrow secured the first priae aa

ita nSI Lan e ri age third as Court Dady.

ita nSI Langridge third as Court Dady.

, £*"*• -

Gordon R Gilmour

■ errleriii.^ l 2P oSslble *or the mail

■ errleriii.^ l 2P oSslble *or the mail carrier, Mr L Sutton Waipa

«»y, S e t ? all J l for on Satur-

«»y, S e t ? all J l for Raglan on Satur-

««n SSdentlT t^ Ooa - -, The river soln S

day, owing to the flood. The river going

Were br ° USllt

down were br ° USllt

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5:16PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff marked • / Government Publicity Dept. Photo. ON THE MILFORD SOUND ROAD.—View from Lake Lochie Saddle (1740 ft), showing the lovely peak of Mount Christina (8210 ft) on the left towering above the observer, and Lake Marian Valley (centre), with the Crosscut Range (680Qft) at the back. The forest-clad ridge in the left foreground is the end of the Earl Range. The new road will go down between this and Mount Christina, traversing the Upper Holly ford Canyon. * as complete

5:15PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited • / Government Publicity Dept. Photo. ON THE MILFORD SOUND ROAD.—View from Lake Lochie Saddle (1740 ft), showing the lovely peak of Mount Christina (8210 ft) on the left towering above the observer, and Lake Marian Valley (centre), with the Crosscut Range (680Qft) at the back. The forest-clad ridge in the left foreground is the end of the Earl Range. The new road will go down between this and Mount Christina, traversing the Upper Holly ford Canyon. *

• / Government Publicity Dept. Photo.

Government Publicity Dept. Photo.

ON THE MILFORD SOUND ROAD.— View from Lake Lochie Saddle (1740 ft), showing the lovely

ON THE MILFORD SOUND ROAD.— View from Lake Lochie Saddle (1740ft), showing the lovely

peak of Mount Christina (8210 ft) on the left towering above the observer, and Lake Marian Valley

peak of Mount Christina (8210ft) on the left towering above the observer, and Lake Marian Valley

(centre), with the Crosscut Range (680Qft) at the back. The forest-clad ridge in the left foreground

(centre), with the Crosscut Range (6800ft) at the back. The forest-clad ridge in the left foreground

the Upper Holly ford Canyon. *

the Upper Hollyford Canyon.

5:14PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff marked "Sport and General" Photo. King Farouk and Queen Farida after, their marriage in -Cairo. In accordance with' Moslem custom, the Queen did not attend the ceremony, but they are here seen leaving Koubheh Palace after the ceremonies had concluded. Hallway Publicity Photo, The Auckland Limited ■ passing over the Waikanae railway bridge on the way to Wellington. Waikanae is about thirty-seven miles north of the city. On the.left is the bridge which carries road traffic along a : parallel route. ; as complete

5:13PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited "Sport and General" Photo. King Farouk and Queen Farida after, their marriage in -Cairo. In accordance with' Moslem custom, the Queen did not attend the ceremony, but they are here seen leaving Koubheh Palace after the ceremonies had concluded. Hallway Publicity Photo, The Auckland Limited ■ passing over the Waikanae railway bridge on the way to Wellington. Waikanae is about thirty-seven miles north of the city. On the.left is the bridge which carries road traffic along a : parallel route. ;

The Auckland Limited ■ passing over the Waikanae railway bridge on the way to Wellington. Waikanae

The Auckland Limited passing over the Waikanae railway bridge on the way to Wellington. Waikanae

is about thirty-seven miles north of the city. On the.left is the bridge which carries road traffic along a

is about thirty-seven miles north of the city. On the left is the bridge which carries road traffic along a

: parallel route. ;

parallel route.

5:12PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited "Sport and General" Photo. King Farouk and Queen Farida after, their marriage in -Cairo. In accordance with' Moslem custom, the Queen did not attend the ceremony, but they are here seen leaving Koubheh Palace after the ceremonies had concluded. Hallway Publicity Photo, The Auckland Limited ■ passing over the Waikanae railway bridge on the way to Wellington. Waikanae is about thirty-seven miles north of the city. On the.left is the bridge which carries road traffic along a : parallel route. ;

King Farouk and Queen Farida after, their marriage in -Cairo. In

King Farouk and Queen Farida after, their marriage in Cairo. In

accordance with' Moslem custom, the Queen did not attend the

accordance with Moslem custom, the Queen did not attend the

5:11PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff marked Sergeant Willis leading the band of the Second Neiv. Zealand -Expeditionary Force in a march past the King when his Majesty re. cently visited the New .Zealand- camp, in England. Mr. J. B. Priestley broadcasting one of his Sunday evening post' scripts from a studio at the 8.8.C. A cablegram from London reports that he has. been very critical of the British censorship, which he terms "a mixture of timid officialdom" and "Service prejudice against publicity." as complete

5:11PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited Sergeant Willis leading the band of the Second Neiv. Zealand -Expeditionary Force in a march past the King when his Majesty re. cently visited the New .Zealand- camp, in England. Mr. J. B. Priestley broadcasting one of his Sunday evening post' scripts from a studio at the 8.8.C. A cablegram from London reports that he has. been very critical of the British censorship, which he terms "a mixture of timid officialdom" and "Service prejudice against publicity."

' scripts from a studio at the 8.8.C. A cablegram from London re-

scripts from a studio at the B.B.C. A cablegram from London re-

ports that he has. been very critical of the British censorship, which

ports that he has been very critical of the British censorship, which

5:10PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited Sergeant Willis leading the band of the Second Neiv. Zealand -Expeditionary Force in a march past the King when his Majesty re. cently visited the New .Zealand- camp, in England. Mr. J. B. Priestley broadcasting one of his Sunday evening post' scripts from a studio at the 8.8.C. A cablegram from London reports that he has. been very critical of the British censorship, which he terms "a mixture of timid officialdom" and "Service prejudice against publicity."

Sergeant Willis leading the band of the Second Neiv. Zealand -Ex-

Sergeant Willis leading the band of the Second New Zealand Ex-

. cently visited the New .Zealand- camp, in England.

cently visited the New Zealand camp in England.

5:09PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff marked "Evening Post" Photo. Representatives from all parts of the Dominion who yesterday assembled at a conference to discuss the recruiting situation. Seated at the back, from the left, are the Hon. D. Wilson, M.L.C., the Hon. P. Fraser, the Hon. F. Jones, Minister of Defence, who presided, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Colonel 0. H. Mead, D.5.0., Mr, J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and: Mr. F, B. Dwyer, of the In• ■ ternal Affairs Department. as complete

5:09PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited "Evening Post" Photo. Representatives from all parts of the Dominion who yesterday assembled at a conference to discuss the recruiting situation. Seated at the back, from the left, are the Hon. D. Wilson, M.L.C., the Hon. P. Fraser, the Hon. F. Jones, Minister of Defence, who presided, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Colonel 0. H. Mead, D.5.0., Mr, J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and: Mr. F, B. Dwyer, of the In• ■ ternal Affairs Department.

J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and: Mr. F. B. Dwyer, of the In-

J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and Mr. F. B. Dwyer, of the In-

5:08PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff edited "Evening Post" Photo. Representatives from all parts of the Dominion who yesterday assembled at a conference to discuss the recruiting situation. Seated at the back, from the left, are the Hon. D. Wilson, M.L.C., the Hon. P. Fraser, the Hon. F. Jones, Minister of Defence, who presided, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Colonel 0. H. Mead, D.5.0., Mr, J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and: Mr. F, B. Dwyer, of the In• ■ ternal Affairs Department.

sided, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Colonel 0. H. Mead, D.5.0., Mr,

sided, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Colonel O. H. Mead, D.S.O., Mr,

J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and: Mr. F, B. Dwyer, of the In-

J. T. Paul, Director of Publicity, and: Mr. F. B. Dwyer, of the In-

• ■ ternal Affairs Department.

ternal Affairs Department.

5:08PM, 11 September 2025 teedee edited TELEGEAPHIC. and marked it as complete

TELEGEAPHI C.

TELEGRAPHIC.

5:06PM, 11 September 2025 Geoff marked ' . . . ' . „ Kailway Publicity Photo. MADE IN NEW ZEALAND.—Fust of tlie new "X" engines built at the Hult Railway Workshops. "X 900" underwent successful trials at Wellington-yesterday, when this photograph teas taken.' Designed ■ lv give greater efficiency in fuel and running costs, this powerful locomotive is almost entirely New Zealand-made. With the exception of a few -special fittings,: every part;of its.l 36 tons was manufactured . v from the raw materials in the Department's ivorkshops. ■ ■~..■...--.-•...,-.•..,-■ . . . ■ . . , .". ■' as complete

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