100 years ago

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Republic’s second president

Berlin, May 12: Hindenburg took the oath to the Republican Constitution in the Reichstag standing at a table covered with the Republican flag.

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Crayfish as a trial

It seems that the crayfish are a great nuisance to the fishermen of the Nugget Bay fleet, as they have a nasty habit of nibbling the bait off the groper hooks, when the boats are at work off the...

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Discussing the political situation created by the Prime Minister’s death, the Auckland Star remarks that Downie Stewart’s indifferent health will probably prevent him taking the position of Leader,...

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100 years ago

The late William Ferguson Massey, prime minister. — Otago Witness, 12.5.1925    COPIES...

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100 years ago

Wellington, May 10: The Prime Minister passed peacefully away at 5.40pm to-day. Expressions of sympathy were heard on all sides as the people learned the news.

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A major religious minority

A procession at St Joseph’s Cathedral to mark the 25th anniversary of Holy Cross College on May 2...

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A major religious minority

For the Roman Catholic hierarchy visiting Dunedin to celebrate the Jubilee of their training college at Mosgiel everybody has had a kindly feeling.

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Thrills for expo visitors

The roller coaster at the NZ and South Seas Exhibition, known as the Scenic Railway, pictured...

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Thrills for expo visitors

Some information on the Amusement Zone was given at last night’s meeting of the directors of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Co.

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Wakatipu dam site busy

One of 10 planned sluice gates for the Kawarau Falls dam awaits installation. — Otago Witness, 14...

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Wakatipu dam site busy

Rapid progress is being made with the construction of the piers of the Kawarau Gold Mining Company’s dam. The first pier is almost completed, while a start has been made with the second.

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Holy Cross celebrations

Priests and students gather outside Holy Cross College, a Catholic theological seminary in...

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Holy Cross celebrations

Silver jubilee celebrations in connection with Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, concluded with a solemn Mass of thanksgiving at the seminary.

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New line green-lights Anzac Ave

The first passenger train leaves Dunedin using a new railway deviation, avoiding the&nbsp...

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New line green-lights Anzac Ave

A work of great importance to the city and the various localities on the northern suburban line — the changeover of the railway track between Dunedin and Ravensbourne — has been...

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Dodgshun wins

Mrs Dodgshun, of Dunedin, winner of the Otago Ladies Golf Championship. Otago Witness, 12.5.1925

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Dodgshun wins

The ladies’ golf tournament was brought to a conclusion on the Balmacewen Links on Saturday, when the final round of the championship of Otago was played.

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Watts happening at Monowai

Public works minister Gordon Coates opens the Monowai power station. — Otago Witness, 12.5.1925

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Watts happening at Monowai

Probably the largest procession of motor vehicles that has been seen in Invercargill left yesterday morning for the Southland Power Board’s power station at Monowai, where the official opening...

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Dunedin woman on a mission

Mrs Rachael Don poses with young women employed printing copies of the New Testament at Mukti,...

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Dunedin woman on a mission

The usually quiet atmosphere of Moray Place in the vicinity of the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms assumed quite a busy aspect yesterday afternoon and evening.

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Experience bodes well

The Kaitangata football team. Otago Witness, 21.7.1925

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Experience bodes well

Reports from Kaitangata indicate that their prospects for this season are exceptionally bright.

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You have been warned

Lawyers Head, on Dunedin’s south coast. — Otago Witness, 28.4.1925

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You have been warned

At 10.30am tomorrow, the artillerymen of the local staff of the Defence Department will hold firing practice from Lawyers’ Head to White Island.

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‘Germany above all things’

Field Marshal Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg, the newly-elected...

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‘Germany above all things’

Berlin, April 26: Field-Marshal von Hindenburg has been elected.

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Expo holds Anzac service

Anzac Day procession down Union St, Dunedin on April 25, 1925. — Otago Witness, 5.5.1925

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Expo holds Anzac service

From an early hour in the afternoon, it was evident that all roads in Dunedin were leading to the Exhibition building, where the Returned Soldiers’ Association was holding its...