Ward signals Dunedin rail improvements and fare cuts
Sir Joseph Ward told a deputation the new Dunedin railway station should be completed within eighteen months and tickets from the time of opening would be reduced by about half for Queenstown trips. He promised long distance fare reductions by the department and a permanent system of excursion fares, with a clearer plan for passenger rates in coming months.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Dunedin
Jossph Ward
Fusther
Queenstown
Joseph Ward
Teres
Dunadin
Laken
Goures
Ashburton Mayoral Correspondence Reflects Honor and Critique
Readers debate mayoral conduct and public funds in Ashburton. Letters defend the mayor’s hands-on approach and question opponents. Contributors discuss civic duty, endorsements, and the integrity of local polling and requisition signing.
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Otice Fahereby
Obituary Notice for James Wilson Farmer of Hromove
James Wilson, a 52 year old farmer from Hromove, died Saturday after a long illness. A longtime Wakanai Row Board member, he resided in the Dromore district for 25 years and supported the farming community. He leaves a widow and five children. funeral set for 11 am tomorrow.
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James Wilson
Hromove
Wilson
Colege
Wakanai Row
Hia
Dromore
Old Men’s Home near completion on Smithfield Road
The Old Men’s Home on the Pailos Reserve in Smithfield Road nears completion with plastering drying rapidly and occupation possible within a month. Workers extend brick walls and plan a windmill pump, though reliability concerns prompt calls for a more dependable water supply before June occupancy. Nearby visitors praised the new buildings.
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Pailos
Smithfield Road
Fireman Davis Drowns After Overboard at Foxton
A fireman named Davis fell overboard from the Queen of the South at Foxton on Saturday night and drowned. He leaves a widow and all children. The government had tentatively offered the Manawatu Railway Company thirty shillings per share for the line, allowing the company to retain other assets.
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Atermor
Foxton
Wan
Manawatu Railway Company
Coronation arrangements and international conflict notes
London reports the King and Queen to lunch at Guildhall after the Coronation week. The Pope grants Catholics a dispensation from fasting on April 27 and 28. Italy pushes plans regarding Tripoli amid Mediterranean balance concerns. In Russia and Finland, famine and rioting surge in Poltava, Charkov, with troops deployed and resistance to Russo fashion.
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Guildhall
Ies
Italy
Tripoli
Mediterranean
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Pultava
Charkoff
M Do Plebive
Finland
Cape rebels at Aliwal North receive varied sentences
Eight Cape rebels at Aliwal North were sentenced to terms from three months to one year and fines ranging from £280 to £500. The sentences were reported from London dated April 2.
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London
Aliwal North
Plague Patient Virtue Improves as Family Isolated
In Auckland April 28 Vieile, the plague patient, died this morning. Virtue, confined in the plague hospital, is doing well so far and none of his family have shown symptoms after several days. The house has been gutted and further precautions taken.
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Corer
Virtas
Auckland
Vieile
McLaren assesses Australian team and club bonus disputes
MacLaren says the visiting Australian side may not be stronger than earlier teams and that success hinges on wickets. He denies pro players at Melbourne Q Club are unhappy about bonuses. The King may visit Lord’s on June 12 for the second test opening. Jones has a two day cold and aims to join practice.
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Moore
Mor Davis
Qooltlna
Tam Gore
Qolilus
Ato
Loxpon
MacLaren
Melbourne Q
Lertle
Jones
Dub
Lords
TETRENG Dong April 29 Returns And Totals
TETRENG Dong April 29 returns show assorted weights and lots, including Golden Ran 43.2, Sheddans 42, Unity 20.2, Otage 28.2, Riley's Beach 14, Gow Vawr, Nelson Creek 46.4, Waiport Consolidated 23, Empire 49.2, and Meg and Annie 602 idwt. The Roxburgh Amalgamated return for April 1g lists 160. Johnny values and notes appear inconsistent with garbled OCR.
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Meg
Annie
Mojcatio
Empire
T. Day
Roxburgh
Hurt Racecourse meeting details and musical announcements
Racecourse results show Hurts Racecourse on April 26 with dead heats and close finishes. Sum totals reach £10,984 with £20,487 for the meeting, up from last year. Musical section notesMlle Dolores to Istburten and Christchurch engagements. Trebelli’s daughter uses a new stage name. upcoming concerts include The Creation and The Messiah with Christchurch Musical Union and pianist Mr Clarence Newall.
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Stockade
Pacific Hasptonar
Ringlet
Moss
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Éidluga
Hea Garde
Hoertaas
West Guard
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Istburten
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Drabelli
Mailie Dolores
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Woother
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Weste
Binga
New Zoialand
Mile
Dolores
America
Parie
Mhile
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Chitstohural
Christchurch
Dunedin
Mdla
Christchurch Musical Union
Clarances Newall
Mille
Pia
H M Jones
Moreleg
Ninth Contingent Arrives in Durban for Camp
The Devon reaches Durban with the North Island regiment of the Ninth Contingent. The troops will camp in Durban for three weeks before moving to Newcastle.
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WesLiveton
Devon
Durban
North Island
Newcastle
Corzins Letters Offer Continuing Service to Burmese Office
A letter from W. H. Corzins expresses satisfaction with his term and offers to continue in office for another term. He pledges to pursue the best interests of the Burgeese and to extend his services if elected.
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Tagola
Earthquakes Felt in Hawena and Narien
A smart shock of airthquake was felt at 4.20 yesterday afternoon in Hawena. Another minor quake occurred at 9.10 this morning in Narien, with both events reported by local observers.
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Bloptrto Telegraph
Wettixdzor
Hawena
Speril
Narien
Mokau Steamer Damaged by Fire at Mokau
Fire on the Mokau, owned by Tara naki Galleries Limited, seriously damaged the steamer at Mokau on Sunday. Fire started in wooden bunkers around 4.30 am, crew fought hard to extinguish as deck house and wheel were destroyed and flames climbed the masts. Temporary repairs planned before sending the vessel to dock in Sydney under Alliance Co. supervision.
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Eleatric Pelegraph
New Pugnoura
Mokau
The
Taranaki Galleries, Limited
Jones
Sydney
Alliance Co
World News and Local Tidbits From The Era
Earthquake shocks hit Wangant at 3 4 p.m on Saturday while Balclutha oats sell for two shillings sixpence. the world’s largest apple orchard of 64000 trees belongs to Kansas Governor Morrill. Melbourne rink plans and Duke of Connaught installation as Grand Master loom. Westinghouse brakes roll to southern express stock. Reports on temperance politics and a round-the-world tour by Duke Adolph Frederick. Play Pong and grain machinery advances noted. experiments reduce cochin moth damage. A rabbit trapper saves for Coronation Day as era ads blend with verse and local curios.
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Ica
Melbourne
Duke of Connaught
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Temperangs
Electien
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India
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Charlea Deering
United States
Edward
King Dick
Norfolk troopers silence board insult then assault office worker
In Sydney a group of Norfolk troopers forcibly removed a placard insulting Mr Seddon, then entered the Sunday newspaper office and assaulted a staffer when the board reappeared. Meanwhile nineteen stowaways were found on the Norfolk with three taken to sea and the rest ashore. Plague cases rise with totals of 107 endos, 27 deaths, 49 discharged. Queensland harvest yields record wheat at 1 692 000 bushels. ads promote Tussicura bronchitis cure and Venus Worm Worriers remedy.
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Seddon
Fristary
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