Australian and State Revenue Reports and Trade Notes
NSW nine month revenue rises to £10,660,900 up £945,000. Victoria and South Australia also report nine month gains. Sydney resumes North German steam service to Singapore after subsidy increase. Mass Chinese merchants endorse boycotting Japanese goods amid factional cooperation. Melbourne tariff debate ends with 350 requests. select committee to probe vote buying. Canberra reports canned meat stocks and customs stance on preserveds.
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Sydney
Victoria
Christchurch Deputations On Exhibition Site Funding
The Domain Board interviewed Hon. George Fowlds in Christchurch to argue for 500 pounds to restore the Exhibition site at Gagley Park. Fowlds offered 400 pounds to wrap the matter. board to decide at its next meeting as he leaves for Dunedin. He praised the School Journal and noted its progress and future illustrations. Musicians petition against government subsidy for a Conservatorium of Music, to be considered before action.
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Christchurch
Domain Board
George Fowlds
Gagley Park
Fowlds
Dunedin
First Express
Winmorrow
Hoe
Bishop
Te Orange Home
North Island
Powlds
Conservatorium of Music
Bottle Message From Star of England Found Near Wanganui
A bottle recovered from the Wanganui river mouth contains a stained paper note. It claims December 23, 1904, aboard the Star of England sinking and sending help from the Terra del Fuego area. The Wellington ship record shows the Star of England was near Australia that date and a steward was discharged for drinking. The bottle shows long sea immersion.
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Wanganui
Ocea
Star of England
Island
Terra del Fuego
Janes P
Steward
Paterson
Wellington
Sydney
Melbourne
Past and Present Lecture on Social Changes in Manchester
Bishop Welldon at the Manchester Athenaeum argued that modern life improves humanity while tracing past comforts lost to history. He recalled sugar butter potatoes tea soap lamps umbrellas trains and chloroform as milestones, noting opposition to every civilizational advance and citing early advertisements such as a 1771 Birmingham Gazette slave sale to illustrate moral progress.
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Bishop Welldon
Manchester
Manchester Atheneum
William the Conqueror
Chaucer
Elize
Queen Victoria
Magland
Wellson
Holmshead
Telivabethan
John Weeley
James Simpson
Adam
Ian
Bishop Welklon
England
Birmingham Gazette
Walsall
Africa
Stag Hunt Leads to Tragic Strangling in Village Main Street
A historic report from 1807 recounts a Berks and Bucks stag hunt in which a terrified wounded stag appeared in a village street and strangled itself as men tried to restrain it with a rope. Bishop Walden noted the hunt's participants faced uncomplimentary demonstrations.
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Iit
England
Berks and Bucks
Walden
Ashburton Autumn Meeting Opens with Record Stakes Set
The Ashburton Trotting Club opened its autumn meeting at the Agricultural Association grounds with Mr H. F. Nicoll presiding and a large crowd drawn by increased prize money. Races featured top trotters from outside the district, a well-ordered programme, and strong officials led by secretary A. A. Pooks and starter A. Reynolds. Substantial betting licenses were granted to eight bookmakers as supporters watched fast times and close finishes in introductory, Myall and Lagmhor handicaps plus ladies and other events.
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Ashburton Trotting Club
Agricultural Association
A. Reynolds
A. A. Foods
W. Baker
Black
Wood Abdallah
Loiseo _ CL. Davidson
A. G. Wilson
Elsie Lincoln
Morgan W. Wilson
Tracey M.E
Sharp
Princess Bell
Imperialwood
Stanley
Princess Jay
Nuaire
Nes
Lewi
Ture
Dmini
Allenton
W. Redmond
Smin
Simin
Watson
Torpedo
Annett
Pilbrew
Casey
Losec
W. J. Lewis
Laluette
Trifford
Alajar Levington
Maritana
Dolly Linton
Starboro
Submarine
Tare
Bracelettlandicap
Quincoy Jolly Tom Onidane
Beilwind
Tiy
Dinin
Ashburton Rifles and Guards to attend Haster en campment
In Ashburton county a steady exodus from farming saw fourteen farmers retire over the past four to five years, many now living retired in Ashburton or nearby. In the trotting meeting Basil lost its driver after a collision, bolted around the course for three laps, then stopped and entered the box without harming the sulky or driver.
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Ashburton
Basil
Amazona
Vast Australian ranch listings with multiple acreages
A historical notice lists numerous land parcels for sale including A900 Acres freehold 1400 Acres leasehold and 4500 Acres leasehold. Prices range from £6 to £12 per acre with terms up to 11 years and renewal options. Properties feature sheep cattle horses hay wood and wells with woolsheds homesteads and yards across various locations on railways coach roads and river flats.
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Attas
Pst National Mortgage and Agency Coy
Hinds Saleyards Coy
Hinds
Gibson
Curtis
Exhibition of LAS-SOOING and ROUGH-RIDING in Havelock Street
An event titled LAS-SOOING and ROUGH-RIDING is announced for tomorrow Friday at 3.30 PM in the Paddock next to the Masonic Hall on Havelock Street West opposite the Library. Admission details are not provided in the notice.
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Masonic Hall
Havelock Street West
Hastings Acclimatization Society Financial Statement 1908
The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society presents a balance sheet for the year ending 31 March 1908. It shows receipts and balance on hand, licenses sold, fines recovered, and expenditures including caretaker, ranger, rent, insurance, stationary, bank charges, and auditor fees. Outstanding amounts and balance in bank are noted, with total figures in pounds, shillings, and pence.
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Shburton Acclimatisation Society
Hoenorarin Bich
Jemi Eo Aesistant
Acciimatisation
Sofety Association
Ashburton
Ikeala
Leserve
Rec
Iwates Insurance
Rangitata
Melba Interview Probes Vocal Clarity and Fame
An interviewer asks Madame Melba what sustains her renowned voice and clarity. Melba cites discipline and training as keys to her enduring, compelling singing tone amid global acclaim.
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Madame Melba
Phe
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Sylvia Bates
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New Zealand
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Victor Beck
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Tancred Street
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Colombo Street
Sale Agenta
Ted New
Jones
Baring Square
Mrs New
Lily
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British New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Itd
H. F. Reece
Walter Pickles
West Street
Earth Grocers & Hardware Merchants
Inburtor
L. S. M.club
Burnett Street
Friedlanber Grol., Limited
Highbank
Tyra
Friedlander
B. 3
Jeff
Southland
Friedlander Bros., Limited
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Empire
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G. Meddins
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Liv
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Tokomaru
East Street
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F. E. Barrett
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London Bridge
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