Valuable corner block and Hampstead property for sale
Two full quarter-acre sections owned and occupied by Mr Geo Traill with dwelling four rooms wash-house copper tubs stable loosebox trap-house chaff-house yards concreted one of the best priced markets Full particulars on application Also four first class properties in Church Street Hampstead quarter-acre with house four rooms wash-house copper stable low price fixed with reasonable payment terms to help a working man become proprietor
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Geo, Traill
Church Street
Hampstead
Moon Phase and Orbital Timings Summary
The text lists lunar phases and planetary positions with times. It mentions Full Moon at 6 7 58 a.m. Last Quarter at 10 am New Moon on 20 4 21 p.m. First Quarter on 27 8 6 p.m. Apogee 2. 310 30 p.m. Poriges 2. 19 8 O 4m.
Wellington and Bluff Race Times in Australian States
Every Thursday at 5 20 p m and every Saturday at 1 20 p m racing schedules show vie Wellington and vie Bluff in Australian states timelines.
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Vie Wellington
Vie Bluff
Wellington
Half the world knows not how the other lives in Britain
A social commentary argues that wealth disparity violates social justice and Christian duty. It cites lavish spending by the rich, including a sable coat costing £7000 and sealskin gloves, against the stark squalor of poor living in damp cellars. It urges radical social reform and prevention over cure to avert future anarchism.
Local Brevities and District Notes From Ashburton
Frost recorded at Domain station. Ashburton March births 21 boys 13 girls 84, deaths 7 men 20 women 5. From today Ashburton Temuka express first through without stopping. Geraldine mails to Temuka then back to Oraft. Domain curator Mr J Readhead top-dressing cricket oval. Harvest social in Waterton Church. Mr Geo Gray praised for singing The Holy City. Special circular on L S McClorg jewellery sale in April. Star of the Host Lodge 1 0 G T met with initiations and prizes. Canterbury Canter bury Freezers Union debated rule changes to represent working unions. Remit on removing political influence from Civil Service appointments. Chest ailments, Woods peppermint cure ad.
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Ashburtes
Temuka
Geraldine
Christchurch
Oraft
Waterton
Geo. Gray
Alr Gray
Holy City
Canterbury Freezers’ Union
Trades’ Hall
Canterbury Trades and Labour Coupet
Tor
Victorian Suffrage Bill Receives Royal Assent
River report notes Rakaia fishable Ashburton council to hear labour dispute evidence on April 7. Ashburton Bowling Club members named for match with Dunsander. Ashburton farmers’ sales at Addington market report prices for bat sheep and ewes with buyers and agents listed.
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Maateh
Dunsander
P. Stewart
H. A. Flower
W. B. Denshire
J. J. Hart
A. Lane
A. Christie
J. D. Stewart
J. Lane
R. Bell
J. Boothroyd
J. Stevenson
D. Campbell
Rip
Ashburton
Addington
D. McMillan
Dorie
W. J. McMillan
Rakaia
Strange
Tinwald
G. Witty
Methven
Ewes
Finweld
Witty
Departure of Petone stationmaster Cowan sparks town farewell
The Hutt and Petone Chronicle notes Mr C J Cowan leaving Petone after fourteen years as stationmaster to take up duties in Ashburton. A public send off follows at Municipal Buildings with Mayor J W McEwan presenting a gold watch and silver mounted walking stick, plus tributes from clergy and business leaders. Mrs Cowan and family receive tokens of esteem. church community and railway workers also acknowledge his service.
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Hutt and Petone
C. J. Cowan
Bay
Ashburton
Petone
Mir Cowan
J. W. McEwan
McEwan
Ladder
Cook
Austin
Short
Lynskey
Cowan
Myra Cowan
Willinson
J.D. Russell
St. Augustine's
St. Augustine’s Hall
Russell
Whitehouse
J. G. Castle
al Cowan
Ashburton Domain March Weather Summary
The Ashburton Domain station records March highs of 88F on the 12th and 80.20 in barometer on the Sth, lows of 58F on the 28th, and minimums down to 47F on the 27th. Rain totals 5 inches 41 points across multiple days, with notable amounts on the 5th 6th 19th 20th 21st 28th 27th 28th 29th and 6th again. Frosts reached six degrees on the 1st and 24th with other readings on the 15th and 4th.
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Ashburton Domain
New Express Rail Timetable From Christchurch to Invercargill
A new railway tie table announces the express service now operating. The Christchurch to Invercargill route reduces travel time from 16 hours 6 minutes to 18 hours 10 minutes by skipping about a dozen stops. Timings for north and south journeys list departures, arrivals, and key stops including Gore, Dunedin, Timaru, Ashburton, and Lyttelton with weekday variations in connections to Wellington.
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Christchurch
Invercargill
Invercar
Gore
Clinton
Balelwéha
Dunedin
Gamaru
Timaru
Temula
Ashburton
Rakaia
Rakain
Temuka
Studholme
Granavy
Oqamaru
Lyttelton
Wellington
Mararoa
North Island Express
Mount Somers
South
Multiple Fatalities and Inquiries Across New Zealand
Reports from Waimate, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill and Methven detail drownings, near drownings, inquests and injuries. Frank Ryder, 18, drowned crossing Waiotau Creek. Jack Opie rescued after being swept downstream. In Wellington an inquest found the Auckland-born tailor Rogers, 65 or 66, drowned amid employment worries. Christchurch inquiries into deaths include William Slavin on a steamer from heart disease and James Wilson found dead with heart failure. Dunedin notes James Steels of Oamaru died suddenly in Alexandra. Invercargill reports Donald McGregor losing an arm in a cross cut saw accident at Forest Hill. Methven records Thomas Mathewson with arm fracture after a fall from a load.
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Wellington
Rogers
Auckland
Christchurch
H. W. Bishop
Lyttelton
William Slavin
Newell
Baibourn
Swagger
Swyncombe
James Wilson
J . Dunedin
James Steels
Oamaru
Alexandra
Dunedin
Invercar
Methven
Thomas Mathewson
James
Mathewson
Court grants readmission to solicitor Matthews
Wellington March 91 The Court heard Charles Edward Matthews case on his motion for readmission as a solicitor There was no opposition from the Law Society The Bench ordered he may apply for reinstatement within two years and, considering his character, readmission would be granted
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Wellington
Charles Edward Matthews
Matthews
Law Society
Students Strike At Ruskin College Oxford Over Principal’s Dismissal
London reports that Ruskin College Oxford students, largely working men aided by the Trades Union, are on strike protesting the executive committee’s decision to retire principal Mr Hird. They seek reinstatement by appealing to unions. Paris notes the French Chamber backs Simyan’s postal strike administration by 417 to 67.
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London
Ruskin College
Oxford
Hird
Paris
French Chamber of Deputies
M. Simyan
Servia Accepts Draft Formula Promises Vienna Note
Belgrade confirms acceptance of the draft formula and will deliver a note to Vienna today. Serbia pledges no protests against Austrian annexations, to discharge reservists, and to forbid irregular bands.
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Per Press Association
Belgrade
Servia
Vienna
Russia Resents German Ultimatum Threat Invasion Fears
From St Petersburg March 31 intense bitterness runs through Russia as the Times correspondent reports Germany and Austria threaten invasion. M Homiakoff president of the Duma vows Russia will remember the Berlin Treaty and not forget the blow.
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ST Petersburg
Russia
Germany
Times
M. Homiakoff
Duma
Berlin
German press cheers Mailed Ist Balkan success
Berlin reports that all German papers except the Berliner Tageblatt praise the Mailed Ist victory in the Balkans and oppose any reconciliation with England on naval policy.
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Berlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Balkans
England
Rumors Surge of Isvolsky Resignation Amid Balkan Tensions
April 1 report from St. Petersburg notes persistent talk that Russian Foreign Minister M Isvolsky may resign. The speculation grows as Germany's Balkan successes influence Slav interests and Austrian aims in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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ST. Petersburg
M.isvolsky
Germany
Balkans
Austria
South African Parliament Opens Sessions on Constitution
Capetown March 91 South African Parliament sessions open to consider the Constitution.
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Per
Press Association
Capetown
Indian able to mobilise divisions and rearm rapidly says Lord Kitchener
During the Budget debate on the Viceroy's Council Lord Kitchener declared India could mobilise nine infantry divisions and eight cavalry brigades with unprecedented speed. He noted rapid rearmament with quick-firers and new rifles was nearly finished and India could produce guns and rifle ammunition for all needs.
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Calcutpa
Mare
Lord Kitchener
India
Birrell Moves Second Reading of Irish Land Bill
Mr Birrell moves the second reading of the Irish Land Bill which mirrors the version first introduced in November. The measure aims to reform land tenure and address tenant issues amid ongoing Irish affairs coverage.
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MR. Birrell
Per Press Association—Copyright
London
Birrell
Harris Ford motion for judgment in a Canterbury tramway case
Andrew F. Harris of Mount Somers sues John Tucker Ford and trustees of J A Peache estate for 1000 pounds damages over injuries from a defective tramway. A Christchurch jury awarded 600 pounds. Harris sought judgment. the motion was removed to the Court of Appeal. hearings ongoing.
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Harris + Ford
Canterbury
Court of Appeal
Andrew F. Harris
Mount Somers
John Tucker Ford
Frances Peache
Beauchamp Lansetter Lane
J. A. Peache
Christchurch
My Wilding
George Harper
K. Neave
Retrenchment Rumors Sweep Civil Service Retirements
Wellington reports a wave of retirements as Civil Service staff prepare for superannuation. Amalgamations are proposed across Electoral, Registrar General, Stamps, Valuation, Tax, Land and Income, Mines, Police, Prisons, Public Works, and High Commissioner's staff, with possible head changes and broader efficiency measures. Ministers avoid comment as the plans draw near.
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
E. Z. von Dadelszen
Valuation Department
Tax Department
Land and Income Tax Department
Valuation
Police
Mines Department
Public Works
T. H. Hamer
High Commissioner
London
Eleven Suffragists Arrested Outside Parliament in Rain
In London on March 8, eleven members of the Women's Social and Political Union were taken into custody after fifty minutes of rushes and scuffles outside the House of Commons. Some protesters struck at police while the Prince of Wales watched from his motor car as the crowd blocked the street.
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Per Presa Association
London
Women’s Social Political Union
House of Commons
Prince of Wales
Victorian Agency-General Opens Dignified Empire Office
In front of 140 guests including Lords Ranfurly and Strathcona, Sir Reginald Talbot and the Agents-General, the Earl of Crewe opened the Victorian offices. He praised railways, prosperity, and the New Zealand gift of a Dreadnought, noting imperial loyalty and unity across Australia and Britain.
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London
Ranfurly
Strathcona
Reginald Talbot
W. Holt- Jones
Earl of Crewe
Commonwealth
Victoria
New Zealand
Flo
Australia
Daily Telegraph
Owe
South Africa
New South Wales
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Ad
An old advertising fragment urges care for health and warns against old-time drugs as it promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to prevent premature demise. The terse plea emphasizes avoiding pills and seeking a remedy framed as healthful.
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Crandma
Timber Commission Notes Creosoted Sleepers Lifespan And Costs
The Timber Commission session heard engineer McCredie say creosoted New Zealand sleepers last about 20 years versus six or seven for uncreosoted. Creosoted sleepers cost 3s 14d each with 1s 0d for creosoting. Jarrah sleepers loaded locally average 85 9d with a 40 year life. Totara and puriri were discussed as sleepers, with concerns over soft wood and dog loosening on straight tracks. The commission noted potential savings from creosoting and corrected figures on Oregon railcar timber. Members thanked hosts and praised the evidence given.
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Invercargill
Timber Commission
McCredie
New Zealand
Totara
Southland
Puriri
Jarrah
Department
A. Piper
Oregon
Mtr Duncan
Death of A. G. Carty prominent local solicitor
Feilding obituary notes the death of A. G. Carty, a solicitor and prominent member of the Chamber of Commerce and Technical School Committee. He leaves a wife and child.
Life at Thirty Anew With Chamberlains Tablets
Excerpted ad copy urges those over thirty to ease a sluggish liver with Chamberlains Tablets. Claims the remedy renews life and is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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B. Hichens
Meat price quotations from Napier market report
The Colonial Consignment and Dis tributing Company cables London market quotations for Canterbury mutton at 34d Napier Wellington and North Island 23d and lamb first quality 42d second 43d with beef hind 34d fores 22d listing in Napier on April 1.
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Napier
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
London
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Holiday trip advice promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
The notice urges travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for holidays in the country mountains or seashore. It warns the remedy is scarce on transport and should be purchased from chemists and stores before leaving home.
New Zealand Gift Sparks Debate on Imperial Taxation
Mr Balfour spoke to ten thousand at the Agricultural Hall praising New Zealand’s generous gift as surpassing per capita Britain’s tax burden and urging a fiscal shift. He warned against using such donations to relieve British taxpayers and argued for stronger imperial guarantees amid ongoing subsidy concerns.
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Press Association
London
Balfour
New Zealand
Britain
Imperial defence pledge strains and federation talks
The Standard lauds New South Wales and Victoria for their gift display and moral impact of partnership in imperial defence. The Daily Mail notes the splendid offer was gratefully received and highlights Empire resources in men and money. The Daily Graphic credits the colonies with support yet says federation is needed for Commonwealth control of the Imperial Navy, with colonial opinionまだ unprepared.
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London
New South Wales
Victoria
Standard
Daily Mail
Daily Graphic
Commonwealth
Canada to contribute to imperial naval defence urged
In Ottawa March 31 Mr Foster urged regular Canadian contributions to Britain's navy. Sir Wilfrid Laurier favored a local nucleus for a Canadian navy. A resolution pledged cordial approval of necessary expenses to fast track Canadian naval service co operating with the imperial navy as urged at the recent Imperial Conference. The Toronto Globe notes lack of unanimity on exact measures but supports a frank naval defence statement for Canada and the Empire.
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Ottawa
Foster
Dominion House of Commons
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Commonwealth
Germany
Britain
France
House
Imperial Navy
Admiralty
Toronto Globe
Empire
Imperial defence urged after Australasian naval offers
The Morning Post reports that overseas dominions awaken to Imperial defence needs as German battleship building continues. It notes that Australian State offers will bring fiscal changes and sees imperial preference as the likely outcome of colonial dreadnoughts, per the Daily Express.
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London
The
Morning Post
Saya
Daily Express
Colonies Brace Under Empire Burdens Spark New Outlook
The New York Daily Mail correspondent notes American imagination stirred by colonies bearing imperial duties. The New York Globe sees a potential shift in relations between the Motherland and colonies as a turning point.
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London
New York
The
Daily Mail
New York Globe
Westminster Gazette Urges Colonial Defence Cooperation
The Westminster Gazette accuses the Conservative party of making party capital from the Dreadnought offer by tying it to the fiscal question but agrees the moment is favourable to consider the broader issue of colonial cooperation in imperial defence.
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Westminster Gazette
Armament Construction Costs Compared Across Nations
In the House of Commons My Mee Kenna told Lt Bellaira that the England based calculation for 1909 1910 armament construction amounts to £10 256 194, versus £10 751 466 in Germany and £10 015 101 in the United States.
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House of Commons
My Mee Kenna
Bellaira
England
Germany
United States
Two Million Offer Declined To Purchase Dreadnought
Sydney reports that the Bank of New South Wales and the Commercial Banking Company offered Mr Fisher two million pounds at eight percent to buy a Dreadnought, but the bid was declined.
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Sydney
Bank of New South Wales and
the _ Commercial Banking Company
Fisher
Victoria and NSW Offer Dreadnought Clarified
English cables report a proposal from Victoria and New South Wales offering a Dreadnought, but the notice notes this view arises from a misconception and cautions against accepting early conclusions.
Difficult position on Dreadnought cost share voiced
A March 31 Melbourne conference by telephone between New South Wales and Victoria discussed bearing their per capita share of presenting a Dreadnought. Mr Murray called the position difficult and said Cabinet would decide next day on further steps. No formal reply from the Prime Minister and other states appear disinclined to contribute. He planned further talks with New South Wales.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Victoria
Murray
New South
Wales
Wade’s critique of Fisher navy plan sparks alarm
Sydney April 1 Mr Wade Premier of New South Wales condemns the Commonwealth naval scheme as a tinpot mosquito fleet. He warns the plan is dangerous since the naval agreement expires in three years. The exchange highlights regional tensions over defense policy.
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Sydney
Wade
New South Wales
Andrew Fisher
Commonwealth
Christchurch Navy League endorses Imperial aid plan
At the Christchurch Navy League annual meeting on March 31 a motion endorsed government aid to the Mother Country in this epoch. The mover urged action but suggested the money might be better allocated as an increased subsidy to the Admiralty. A copy of the resolution was to be sent to the Premier.
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Christchurch
Na ‘League
League
Admiralty
Vor Children's Hacking Cough-st night Woods' Great Peppermint
Fragmentary notice recounts a night event in woods involving a child with a hacking cough and a peppermint cure. Details are unclear and names or places cannot be confirmed.
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