Railways revenue in decline
Wellington, August 11: The Minister of Railways, in the course of a statement on railway finance this afternoon, said the revenue for the three periods ending June 24, 1922, showed a decrease in...
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Swift retribution
Swift retribution
By telegraph — London, August 10 (Received August 10, at 10.10pm): Sir Henry Wilson’s murderers have been executed. — A and NZ Cable
Rugby win for province
Rugby win for province
Although Otago won yesterday against Canterbury, it cannot be said that she won well.
Port identity was in NZ Wars
Port identity was in NZ Wars
A Times reporter called on Mr William John King at his home in Magnetic street, Port Chalmers.
Dunedin fly-weight excels
Dunedin fly-weight excels
The New Zealand amateur boxing championships were commenced last night.
Kaitangata has a good time
Kaitangata has a good time
Kaitangata v YMCA: These teams met on the Oval.
Rolls-Royce ascends Vesuvius
Rolls-Royce ascends Vesuvius
It is a remarkable achievement to get up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius in any way. One usually has to climb up on his hands and knees. However, a handsome Rolls-Royce saloon car owned by C.A.H....
Sparky remained at radio post
Sparky remained at radio post
The sinking of the Egypt, like all great disasters, called forth many examples of the "lovely virtue" that is courage and one of the brightest of them was that of Mr Arthur William Hardwick, one of...
Iwi’s redress will be slow
Iwi’s redress will be slow
The Tuahiwi Hui yesterday was attended by the Hon J.G. Coates (Native Minister) and a number of members of both Houses.
Unemployed fill a vacancy
Unemployed fill a vacancy
Our Wellington correspondent wires that Mr J.M. Dickson has had interviews with the Prime Minister, the Minister of Railways, and Mr McLean, departmental engineer, regarding the position that has...
Clay target champs in city
Clay target champs in city
The New Zealand Gun Club Association continued its clay pigeon shooting competitions at Tahuna Park yesterday in perfect weather.
Christ's evens the record
Christ's evens the record
The thirty-ninth annual match between Otago Boys’ High School and Christ’s College was played at Carisbrook yesterday in dull, fine weather.
Anglicans, Lister win cross-country
Anglicans, Lister win cross-country
The annual Otago 5-mile cross-country championship, which was run in ideal weather at Wingatui on Saturday afternoon, was again won by the Anglican club’s No 1 team.
Curling teams gather at Naseby
Curling teams gather at Naseby
The annual bonspiel took place at Naseby in the beginning of the week.
Teachers college wins rugby
Teachers college wins rugby
With the object of promoting a spirit of friendly rivalry between the Dunedin and Christchurch Training Colleges, a tournament (which it is hoped will be an annual fixture) is being held this year.
Freight eats export profits
Freight eats export profits
At a ratepayers’ meeting at Wairoa, a farmer stated that he had sold his last season’s wool at £26 a bale, but the charges had been so great that he had netted only 18 shillings 2 pence a bale.
Fascines catch sand at St Clair
Fascines catch sand at St Clair
During the past few weeks the St Clair beach has been making up splendidly, and at present there is a smooth stretch of sand from the water’s edge right up to the esplanade wall...
Whale beaches on Stewart Island
Whale beaches on Stewart Island
A few weeks ago the occupants of two motor boats on Paterson’s Inlet, Stewart Island, saw a whale floating in about two fathoms of water in a quiet cove near the shore.
Taxes on cars a hot topic
Taxes on cars a hot topic
An interesting discussion took place at Oamaru on Tuesday, when a meeting of motorists considered the question of motor taxation.
Peace kills fibre industry
Peace kills fibre industry
Before the war and especially during its course the hemp industry represented a considerable amount annually to this dominion, working up while the war was on to as much as £1,250,000.