Pressed list of accidents and deaths from New Zealand towns
Multiple brief notices report fatalities and injuries across Auckland Christchurch and Ashburton. A four year old, Henry Cuthbertson, fell from a railing and died. a gun accident on Watchman Island killed a man. James Preece collapsed and died while walking. a drag capsize injured a girl with a leg broken in two places. Beaughe Cocker received care after a drag accident near Willowby. other details note families visiting Ashburton and police inquiries into deaths.
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Auckland
Henry Cuthbertson
Lincoln Street
Ponsonby
Watchman Island
Immer Harbour
Rank Oulton
Christchurch
James Preece
Condinss
Matson’s Road
Papanui
Bligh
Willowby
J- Cocker
W. T. Lill
Beaugbe
Ashburton
Frev
R. J. Liddell
Mr Cocker
Invercargill Tragedy Survivor Update
Two Baxter family survivors in Invercargill face critical injuries. The baby, the weaker, is sinking while Phyllis Baxter remains conscious but paralyzed with headaches. Phyllis shows slight improvement at times. The baby died on Sunday afternoon.
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Invercargill
Baxter
Phyllis
Phyllis Baxter
Surprise raid on two-up school above Wellington
A two-up school on the hills overlooking Wellington was surprised yesterday. It is understood several summonses will be issued.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
Elice
Theft of Landscape Painting in Wellington Gallery
The Art Gallery in Wellington was entered between 5.30 p.m. on Saturday and 2.30 yesterday afternoon and a landscape painting by B. W. Leader was stolen. The frame and a dark lantern with burglarious tools were found nearby. The painting, once part of a New Zealand Exhibition collection, was purchased for about £600 and donated to the gallery.
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Wellington
B. W. Leader
Surrey Hills
Rangas
Jemmy
New Zealand
A. Lengdon
W. B. Rhodes
Drivers' Dispute Award Increases Wages At Court
Wellington reports the Arbitration Court filed its award in the drivers dispute on April 13. Wages for both classes of drivers were raised by 25 per week after terms were settled, though the question of fees sparked disagreement between the employers' representative Pryor and Mr McCullough. Judge Sim issued the decision alone.
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Wellington
Sim
Pryor
McCullough
Strike at Hastings Bakers Demands Wage Hike
Hastings April 13. Eleven carters employed by Hastings bakers strike for higher pay. They say forty-two shillings weekly for fifty four hours, often sixty hours, and seek fifty shillings plus overtime. They met Saturday night and will strike until demands are met. no reply from employers.
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Hastings
Hastings Bakers
Harbour Board to Remit Half Storage Charges
Auckland April 14 64 matches too many in some boxes led to 100 cases detained at wharf sheds. Customs sought increased duty causing delay while under ministerial consideration. Result is a charge of 28 has storage fees. Board committee recommends remitting half under the circumstances.
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Auckland
Harbour Board
Shortage of Shipping Plagues Dunedin Grain Trade
Practically all Dunedin grain and produce merchants protest inadequate shipping to northern ports as demand for wheat oats potatoes chaff and hay rises. Union and Huddart Parker defend efforts. ships planned include the Wimmera to carry 1000 tons on Tuesday and consignments by Corinna Mahena Monowni Maitei to follow.
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Dunedin
Union Company
Huddart-Parker Company
Wimmera
Chaif
Corinna
Customs Officers Shake-Up in Dominion Appointments
Changes in the Customs Department assign Gisborne to Hawley Timaru, Greymouth to Howie Gisborne, Walker from Wanganui to Greymouth, Har yop from Wellington to Wangati. Cashierion center cleared and Rakai fishable reported. Rangitata condition unknown.
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Wellington
Customs Department
Hawley
Gisborne
Timaru
Colebrook
Myr Howie
Greymouth
F. Jd. Walker
Wanganui
Haryop
Wangati
Labour caucus weighs support for Lyne and ministers
In Melbourne on April 13 the Labour party signals willingness to back Sir W Lyne or provide four portfolios and one honorary seat. Aged discussions include Deakin possibly staying until session end, aligning with Lyne’s plan to form a new ministry.
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Atin
A . Nelbourne
Labour
WW. Lyre
Labour Party
Fou
Deakin
W Lyne Hatter
Bible in Schools Court of Appeal Judgment Summary
In the Court of Appeal My Skerrett argued that extending board led authority would erode board control over school policies. The scheme aimed for the Board to hold power with committees only under Board sanction. Section 187 indicates Board control of hours. judgment reserved after submissions by My Hutton and Mr Ayers.
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Wellington
Court of Appeal
My Skerrett
My Hutton
Ayers Replica
Veterinary Shoeing Forge to Close This Week
The FVHE Veterinary Shoeing Forge at 4206 W. T. Kingst presents an extended closure from Thursday evening until Tuesday morning.
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Thursd
W. T. Kingst
Ashburton Mayoral Election Notice 1908 Nomination Details
Notice of the annual mayoral election for Ashburton Borough to be held on April 29 1908. Nomination of candidates occurs on April 22 1908 at the Municipal Chambers Havelock Street Ashburton. Each nomination must be signed by two electors and the candidate, delivered before noon nomination day. £10 deposit required. Dated April 18 1908 Returning Officer H. H. Fooks.
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Ashburton
Havelock Street
Eard
H. H. Fooks
Local Court Fines and Probation Report
In Napier on April 13, William George Brown received two years probation after a theft charge. Alfred Harrison was fined £10 for an assault on his father while intoxicated. Several restaurant-keepers were fined for breaches of the factory act.
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Napier
William George Brown
Alfred Harrison
Fire at Star office in Auckland injures two workers
A Sunday morning fire at the Star office in Auckland started in the store-room and was confined to one back floor by a quick response from the Fire Brigade. Damages range from £500 to £1000, insured across all offices. Two firefighters were injured when a hose reel capsized. injuries were not serious.
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Auckland
Star
Conciliation Board Hears Wellington Labour Dispute
The Conciliation Board at Wangamue sat to hear the general labourers' dispute affecting local bodies and contractors. Employers absent, several subpoenaed, the chairman ruled the issue originated in the Wellington industrial district and must be heard district wide. The board adjourned to Palmerston and will sit at other centres.
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Wangamue
Conciliation Board
Wellington
Palmerston
Hawke's Bay County Council 1907 1908 Balance Correction
The report notes the council started 1907 with an overdraft of £4908 and ended 1907 with a credit of £900. A correction states 1907 had a debit balance of £10,908 and 1908 a credit of £900.
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NAPUR
Hawke's Bay
Special General Meeting of Ashburton Club Members
Special general meeting of members of the Ashburton Club to be held in the club room at Burnett Street on Thursday April 16 at 8 pm. Business includes making regulations governing admission to the Ashburton Racecourse when used by the club for race meetings. Secretary A A Fooks.
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Burnett Street
Ashburton
A. A. Fooks
A.crc
Methven
First Meeting of Railway Superannuation Board Reports Grants
Wellington reports the first meeting of the Third Board under the Government Railway Superannuation Fund Act 1902. Fourteen retirement cases approved with allowances totaling £878 annually. Contributions of £408 paid for four former contributors. widow’s allowance £18 a year. posthumous child £13 a year. Fund income about £51,000 last year with £35,000 paid out.
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Wellington
Government Railway Superannuation Fund
W. Hall-Jones
Railways
Ingenious Excuses and a Milk Door Device
A court tale shows defendants offering liquor as treatment for employees while a lawyer describes a system that primes workers. An inventor proposes a milk door funnel to dispense milk without contamination. Mr Pascoe demonstrated his patent to the Public Health Minister, who suggested forwarding the model to Wellington for consideration.
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Fouhy
Billy
Flo
Pascoe
New Zealand
Wowlds
Wellington
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H. M. Jones
Yale Express
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Friendlander Bros., Ltd
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Algety and Co., Limited
I. 2. Barratt
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Great Sala
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A. Tas
Grege
JLY
Iriday
Canterbury
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McLeod
Loudon Bridge
Hothieg
Crear
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Tom Pollard
Farawall
Juvenile Opera Company
Bluebell
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Schatz
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Hinest
Japan
Laost
Per Tin
Johan Orr
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Ashbusten
Ashburton County Racing Club
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H. Matson and CO
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Sale
Elial
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Tou
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Aphe
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Clarks
Kas
Tis
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Iscach
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Tox
H Matson & GO
the Arcade
Dia
Trich
The
Tual
Karamika
Bunbury
Point Elizabeth
Joshua Tucker
Glee
T. H. Elliott
Alfred Curtis
Grange Hall
Evenine
Sio
Miss Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Cox Street
Azoa
Os8ug Cg., Ltd
Agen A
Gyre &5% Ltd
Grey Street
Lok 74
Waller
Andrew
Utd
R.B. Johnston
Tey
Mwat & Produce Company
YEO Abeve Company
H. F. Reeds
Walther Pickles
Weat Street
H. Matson & Co
Sipe Arend
Aed Burton
Ted
Secontrand
Jones
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