Ship Cove pivotal in Cook voyage study New Zealand
Interview with Hon. Robert McNab highlights Ship Cove in Queen Charlotte Sound as Cook’s most significant site with three stays totaling 100 days. He notes preservation efforts, a proposed memorial, and a planned one day Wellington to Gore excursion. McNab also spoke of completing early New Zealand government records and his Murihiku edition.
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Ship Cove
Queen Charlotte Sound
Marlborough
Robert McNab
Cook
New Zealand
Dusky Sound
Admiralty Bay
South Island
Ship Core
Furneaux
Bellingshausen
England
Motuara Island
Wellington
the Gore
McNab
Sydney
Antarctic expedition proposal by Dr Bruce outlined
London report details Dr William Bruce of the Scottish Oceanographical Laboratory proposing an Antarctic expedition to study the Weddell and Briscoe seas and surrounding islands south of 40 degrees. He suggests two ships for two years at an estimated £40000 for the first, with a second ship required for thorough exploration.
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London
William §. Bruce
Scottish Oceanographical Laboratory
Weddel and
Briscoe
American heiress and Hungarian count seek police protection
Vienna reports Count and Countess Szechenyi at Budapest asking police protection as hundreds demand daily money and throngs of adventurers fill the hotel. The American heiress is linked to the Vanderbilt family and recently married the Hungarian count, with loot-hungry locals blamed for the unrest.
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Vienna
Szechenyi
Budapest
Industrial Disputes Bill Recommitted in Sydney Debates
The Industrial Disputes Bill was recommitted in Sydney as Mr Wade reshaped preference provisions for union members. The government seeks broader access to grievances beyond unionists while criticisms focus on penal clauses. The bill passed third reading 40 votes to 29 and moves to the Legislative Council.
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Sydney
Mr Wade
Wade
M’gowen
Legislative Council
Napier invites Admiral Evans fleet to visit on arrival
The Napier mayor in April 1907 telegraphed the American Consul at Auckland inviting Admiral Evans fleet to call at Napier if visiting Wellington. The Consul General Mr W A Prickett replied he would convey the invitation to Admiral Evans if his fleet visits Auckland and would inform Washington by letter of the request.
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Napier
Auckland
Admiral Evan
Wellington
W. A. Prickett
Presbyterian College foundation stone laid in Dunedin
The foundation stone of a Presbyterian residential college in Dunedin was laid by Mrs John Ross at North East Valley. Rev A Don presided with addresses by Rev A Cameron Hon G Fowlds and Mayor J London. The building cost is £18 607 for 30 students, with plans to expand to 50 and include library chapel and assembly hall, opened debt free.
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Dunedin
Callege
Presbyterian Church
John Ross
North- East Valley
A. Don
General Assembly
A. Cameron
G. Fowlds
J. London
Otago
Sey
Marlborough Railways Seek Backing for South Island Trailway
The Land and Railway League met at Marlborough Blenheim on April 7 and decided to approach the Ministry and Wellington Chamber of Commerce to gain support for a rapid construction of the South Island Main Trunk Trailway. Expansion of league membership continues with strong backing from Kaikoura and Cheviot leagues.
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Blenheim
Land and Railway League
Ministry
Wellington
Farmer offers government first refusal on 5500 acre Waituna estate
Closer Settlement Feilding reportsMr Ernest Short breeder and Romney Marsh sheep expert has decided to give the Government the first refusal on the Paroringi Estate of 5500 acres at Waituna If the Government declines it will be offered at public auction
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Feilding
Ernest Short
Paroringi
Waituna
Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract Promises Cure All Ailments
An advertorial claim from Sander and Sons touts their genuine Eucalypti Extract as safe and superior for colds influenza fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney complaints neuralgic and rheumatic pains throat and lung issues and oral mouthwash use. It also markets Superba Skin Food for cosmetic benefit and Stack's Boots showcases fashionable footwear with dainty stylish styles and comfortable fitting.
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Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
Distress Warrant Case Heads to Trial in Wellington
Annie Barrie, charged with theft of a distress warrant from a bailiff attempting to distraint on her goods, was committed for trial in Wellington on April 6.
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Wellington
Annie Barrie
Price of Bread Deputation Seeks Fixed Retail Price
A bakers deputation met Minister G Fowlds to urge Parliament to fix both bread weight and price. Fowlds said he would present the bid but warned a fixed price could set a precedent and questioned its value against competition. He suggested any fix should be a maximum price, not a minimum. He noted bread prices often rise with flour.
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Dunedin
G. Fowlds
Ashburton Opens Complete Material Check for Golf Requisites
Golf players can now obtain their requisites in Ashburton as R. D. Johnston starts a full check of materials for the upcoming ey.
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Ashburton
R. D. Johnston
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Papar Wi Hoopsbu
Pinel Port
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
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Islington
Arlington & Turnip
Slington
Turnip
SCONE
Ozze
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Mark
Christchurch
Timaru
Lovely Defaines
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Srestaly
T. Young
Ulster Boot Stores
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London Bridge
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East Street
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N.Z
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Offich
KK . Yee
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Tiger
Jones and Sons
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Cooper & Duncan, Ltd
Ashe
George Scooper
Charles Muir
Colman
MR. McNab
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Rae
N.Z. Clothing Factory
A. & R. Terris
Tae
Tancred Street
Leasby
Loasby
Wahoo
Abermain Colliery Co., Ltd
Thos. Brown
Hereford Strest
New, Zealand
Cooper
Newman's Livery Stables
Newman
Proprirtos
Prarningham
Robinson’s Patent Groats
ABBEY
Ayer
Sarsaparilla
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mage
USA
Ayee
Antarctic Exploration
A Presbyterian College
Marlborough Railways
Stack
Corner East and Burnett Streets
Enelard
America
INS
The
People's Practical Ironmonger
Complete House Furnishers & Importers
Next Building Society
R. Austin
PSOE
O’carroll
Burnett’ ‘Strret
Ashburtor
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