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Typo: A Monthly Newspaper and Literary Review, Volume 2

[trade dispatches]

Mr J. Ivess has struck out a new line, and entered into business in Christchurch as auctioneer, sharebroker, and grain and produce merchant.

Another change has taken place in the proprietorship of the Napier News. Messrs Daniel & Popplewell have dissolved partnership, the latter gentleman carrying on the concern.

For libel actions, Wairarapa comes second only to Poverty Bay. Mr Butcher, editor of the Carterton Observer, has gone for the Greytown Standard, damages £300; and in turn has to defend an action by Mr A. Armstrong, Carterton, damages £500.

A small country newspaper office is by no means a bad school for a smart boy to learn his trade. Such establishments often turn out better « all-round » hands than more pretentious offices. The Kaikoura Star says: — « Kaikoura boys invariably make headway when they get out in the world. Two who once occupied positions on the staff of the Star have already made their mark. One, Robert Palmer, is printer of a country newspaper in the Hawke's Bay district; another, Frank Knowles, is one of the best and most trusted of the Manawatu Standard's companionship. »