100 years ago: from our archives
Memorial Oaks praised, long-serving chaplain returns, Narcissi bulbs in demand and a monotony problem for prisoners
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South Island hydro development
South Island hydro development
The deputation representative of leagues concerned in the progress of the South Island which interviewed members of the Cabinet yesterday, and urged various claims to consideration on the part of...
Snowstorm relief sought
Snowstorm relief sought
At yesterday's meeting of the Otago Land Board a petition was received from some 18 runholders in the Lakes district asking for some relief on account of the loss sustained by the snowstorm,...
Lord Jellicoe welcomed
Lord Jellicoe welcomed
The sun shone forth brightly yesterday morning on a city which was gaily bedecked with flags in honour of the visit of Lord Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet.
100 years ago: From our archives
100 years ago: From our archives
Drunken antics delay ships, Dame Melba on singing and Lord Jellicoe's itinerary
Shop-lifting prevalent
Shop-lifting prevalent
Shop-lifting is a practice which seems to enjoy a discreditable popularity amongst a certain section of people in Dunedin. It is not popular with the shopkeepers.
'Shirker's' taxi licence queried
'Shirker's' taxi licence queried
During discussion on the General Committee's report at the Dunedin City Council meeting Cr Bradley said he intended to enter his protest against a taxi-cab's license (as mentioned in the report)...
'Hayseed' confidence trickster
'Hayseed' confidence trickster
INVERCARGILL: "He impressed me as a typical hayseed,'' was the way that a local retailer of a drapery described a man who purchased a large quantity of goods in his shop recently, and who paid for...
100 years ago: From our archives
100 years ago: From our archives
Woollen mills bought, girls lose their bank jobs and a muddy road
Influenza on the wane
Influenza on the wane
It is very gratifying to announce that at the present time there is no reason to anticipate a recrudescence of the outbreak of influenza.
Cutty Sark back in Britain
Cutty Sark back in Britain
Additional interest is lent (says a recent issue of Lloyds) to the arrival in the Thames from the West Coast of Africa of the famous old Clyde-built clipper the Ferreira - formerly the Cutty Sark -...
Maori health concerns
Maori health concerns
The Hon. G. W. Russell made the following statement on Friday:- "During the past four years special consideration has been given to the health of the Maori race.
100 years ago: From our archives
100 years ago: From our archives
St Kilda drainage problems, voracious shags and a city butter shortage
100 years ago: From our archives
100 years ago: From our archives
A graduate reception, better conditions needed and an independent shepherdess
Gallipoli plan criticised
Gallipoli plan criticised
The Gallipoli Commission generally finds that the campaign produced no results worth the losses, and doubts whether the authorities were sufficiently impressed with the magnitude and seriousness of...
Sunday football match condemned
Sunday football match condemned
The Rev. P. Knight, at a meeting of the Council of Churches, in Christchurch on Monday night, condemned the playing of a jockeys' football match on Sunday, August 10, and the action of the tramway...
100 years ago: From our archives
100 years ago: From our archives
Damaging flood crisis over, smaller wheat crops predicted and an improved pump
Mr Sidey not standing
Mr Sidey not standing
The announcement by Mr T. K. Sidey that he does not intend to seek re-election to the House of Representatives heralds the severance of a relationship between member and constituents that has been...
Recalcitrant parents sought
Recalcitrant parents sought
The war has been responsible for many extraordinary happenings, and one with most unusual features cropped up in Wellington last week (says the Dominion).
Syrians help soldiers' club
Syrians help soldiers' club
Women took part for the first time in the Royal naval, military and air force tournament. This group is training at Chelsea Barracks, London. - Otago Witness, 20.8.1919