British House votes for £50,000 grant to Lord Cromer
London reports show the grant approved by the Commons 234 to 107 after Irish and Labour opposition. In the Lords Lord Brassey led a debate on maritime defence with proposals for extended cruiser construction and stronger colonial naval forces to protect Australia and overseas dominions.
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London
House of Commons
Lord Cromer
House of Lords
Lord Brassey
Lord Tweedmouth
Lord Ellenborough
Australasia
Lord Tsweedmouth
South Africa Debates Foreign Labour Indentures
In Pretoria July 1 the Assembly discussed expenditure on foreign labour. Attorney General De Villiers urged protecting administration of affairs and limiting rights for Chinese workers whose contracts do not expire within the year. Sir George Farrar praised the government for enforcing indenture terms despite letters patent.
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Pretoria
de Villiers
George Farrar
Coolias
Riot agitators punished in Lahore riot case
Six detainees were sentenced to eighteen months in prison for involvement in the Lahore riot. Two Hindu editors of India and Hindustan were jailed for five years for publishing appeals to the native army to mutiny. Maharajah Shamsher Jung of Nepal barred residents from subscribing to sedition papers.
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Bombay
Lahore
India
Hindustan
Maharajah Shamsher Jung
Nepaul
Intercolonial Masonic Inter Course Banquet Support
At a Sydney banquet for Masonic visitors My F C Binns Pro Grand Master of New Zealand urged a conference of Australasia Grand Lodges and said New Zealand would send representatives to any such meeting.
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Sydney
F. C. Binns
Christchurch
New Zealand
Australasia
Subterra Nean Wins Ascot Handicap
A New Zealand horse Subterra nean formerly Submarine won the Ascot July Handicap in Melbourne on August 1. The mare carried 8 stone 7 pounds and beat rivals Suction and Unknown in an easy victory.
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Melbourne
Subterranean
Submarine
Suction
Grand National Scratches and Handicaps Listed at Christchurch
August 1 report from Christchurch notes Hayde scratched for the Grand National Steeplechase. The following handicaps are declared for Hunters Hurdles, Pria Hurdles, Jumpers Flat, Enfield Steeplechase, Handicap events, and related entries including Makuri Hinemoa Kikomako Cris pinot Hose Banner Canton Major Paritutu Stronghold Le Beau Southern Cross Te Uira Kaipetipeti St Albert Golden Comb Top Roa Waipu Royal Shell Catchem Design Stormy Petrel Uranium Landlock Merriwai St Albert Leeside Variation Vizier Pallata Wee MacGregor Levant Wild Cat Storm etc. Full lists show weights in stone pounds for each entry.
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Christchurch
Hayde
Makuri
Hinemoa
Crispinot
Hose Banner
Canton
Pria
Paritutu
Stronghold
le Beau
Southern Cross
Uira
Kaipetipeti
St. Albert
Waiju
Royal Shell
Anc Stormy
Petrel
Ben Jonson
Lady Hunt
Merriwai
Waipu
Leeside
Variation Vizier
Magical
Pallata
Wee MacGregor
Levant
Wild Cat
Storm
Startight
Lucky Star
Anasta
Baste
Kelpy
Rose
Sworn
Sir James Ost
Roya’ i
Pitcher
Stormy Petrel
Hoek
Hoek Bandicap
Waikuku
Somaterio
Fandango
Czar
Koleho
Volodia
Jack Ashore
Strathfillan
Armamento
Senn Siem
Petard
Vardo
Pushfil
Island
Fakaro
Hearthan
Tohi
Giovanni
Mangrove
Laely Orizoni
Hinupai
Steplink
England versus South Africa cricket score report
England trails South Africa as play halted by rain in London on July 31. England, in the second innings, stood at four wickets for 110 with totals later revised to 162 in recounts.
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London
England
Motukal Ka Case Court of Appeal Dismisses Appeal
Wellington July 31 Judgment in Belcher and Chapman v MacKenzie and Scott was delivered. The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the appeal with costs on the overplus area of Motukaike property in South Gan tarbury. Attorneys Skerrett K G for appellants and Raygnond with Rolleston for respondents appeared.
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Wellington
Belcher
Skerrett
K.G
G. Raygnond
B.J. Rolleston
McArthur
S.M
Wellingtost
Pakaee
Wheat and Frozen Meat Quotes From London and Napier Markets
London reports total wheat afloat for the UK and Continent at 2 370 000 and 1 400 000 quarters respectively with Athlithe shipments of 199 000 quarters. Napier quotes frozen meat trade with Canterbury mutton at 4d, lamb prices per quality, beef and veal ranges, and notable yard sales including breeding ewes, hoggets, and fat stock with prices and quantities noted.
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London
United Kingdom
Continent
Napier
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Clearing Sale At Mayfield Farm Prices Realized
The New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association held a clearing sale at Mr J Huston’s farm Mayfield. livestock, hay, oats, straw, and implements sold well. Prices ranged for sheep including merino ewes, cattle with heifers and cows, and various horse and farm equipment. Ryegrass, oats, and seed trades noted. overall sale sums reported as good.
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New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
J Huston
Mayfield
Garton Dats
Ralier
Duncan Drill
Massey-Harris
Wellington Benevolent Trustees contemplate disciplinary housing plan
A Wellington special committee proposes two housing classes for the very poor. One group would be housed in small disciplinary homes with baths and an inspector to enforce cleanliness, possibly expelling residents during repairs. The other group would receive better housing if able to pay higher rents, while a wholesale purchase of a poor quarter could create cheap, decent houses for the needy.
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Wellington
Ura
Horsing
Jagervins
All Slacks Rugby Team to Tour Australia and California
The professional rugby team from Napier will play Paris on the way home and California on return. The squad, limited to 60 applicants, will assemble in Sydney for three matches, then continue to Melbourne and Adelaide. I. G. Gleeson of Napier is appointed playing manager.
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Napier
I Muatch
Paris
California
Colony
All Slacks
New Zealand
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
I. G. Gleeson
Flammarion Comet Seen From Wanganui Observatory
The Wanganui Observatory director Mr J T Ward reports sighting the Flammarion comet on August 1 with coordinates right ascension 4h 2m 58s and declination 15°50′. He notes the object moving southeast and predicts it will become a notable daytime object as it nears the sun.
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Wanganue
Wanganui Observatory
J.T. Ward
Agricultural Conference Debates Show Dates in Wellington
At Wellington on August 1 the Agricultural Conference considered splitting show dates for Ashburton Timaru and other districts to avoid clashes. Proposals to empower regional delegations faced opposition and were rejected as unenforceable. The conference also adopted recommendations from the Export Stud Stock Committee on culling inferior rams and requiring independent inspection for breeding stock before export, with the Department of Agriculture to oversee inspections and fees.
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Wellington
T. B. Gpton
Ashburton
North Island
South
Timaru
Me Teschemaker
Ane
Mel Ewan Campbell
Palmerston North
Messrs
Hunter
Wheeler
Benny
Flea
Macfarlane
Department of Agriculture
Flock Book Association
Agricultural Education Push for Technical School Centered on Agriculture
At the August 1 agricultural conference WTullington reports the group favors establishing a technical school in a convenient center. The school would prominently feature agricultural subjects and offer a practical course to prepare youths for country life and act as a stepping-stone from public school to an agricultural college.
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Wtullington
Agricultural College
Warner's Limited v Lyttelton Times case reversed
Privy Council reverses Court of Appeal ruling in Warner's Limited v Lyttelton Times. Injunction claim and damages of £1500 are now decided in favor of the Lyttelton Times, settling the dispute.
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Vwealistchurch
August L
Warner’s, Limited
Lyttelton Times? Company, Limited
Privy Council
Court of Appeal
Warner’s
Lyttelton Times
Grain ship Orient ashore off South African coast
Melbourne reports the Russian vessel Orient bound for South Africa with a heat cargo is ashore in a bad position near last London. Captain Mdwin notes moderate to strong coastal winds and little movement. Also an Ashburton arrest for theft and damaging property, plus a wool sorting class beginning at Iriedlander Bros. shed with 14 pupils.
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Melbourne
Orient
Geelong
South Africa
London
Mdwin
McLennan
Trevorton
Ashburton
Canterbury
Wellington Post “Aporter
Wstora
Auction notice for Naseby Mill and estate in New Zealand
The Farmers Co operative Association of New Zealand Limited lists a sale by auction of the John Ryley estate trading as Anderson and Co Flour and Oatmeal Millers. Items include 19 sacks wheat 200s 4 tong flour 7 tens oatmeal chaff plough gear harness and more. The Naseby Mill and contents to be offered as a going concern with 4000 bushels wheat 100 sacks flour and extensive plant. Terms arranged.
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Tive Association OF New Zealand
John Ryley
Anderson and Co
Naseby
Lourmill
Temuka Ladies Visit Ashburton Golf Club Drawn Singles
A Temuka Golf Club ladies team visited Ashburton yesterday to play the Ashburton club ladies. Singles matches were closely contested and ended in a draw. Foursomes were won by the local team with scores including 24 98 and 28 3.
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Ashburton v. Temuika
Temuka Golf Club
Ashburton
Ashburton Golf Clu
Ts pers sha qd per pkt three tins for forty five
Readable fragment notes a price offer of three tins for 45 units. No clear event, people, or organization identified.
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Cable News
Joolte Labour
Indi
Sporting
Cricket
Commercial
Ceraldine Stock Market
Geraldine
Wanganui
Agricultural Conference
J .Davison
North Belt
Rinwald
Antic
Shep
Cornei
Ashburon
Chas. Thomas's Registry
East Street
Ballard
BULLS
H. J. Jones
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colomba Street
W. H. Parrois
W. H Pearce
Gautton
Frazors
Percy’s
W. H. Pearce
Carson Bicycle
B.S.A
Carsonay
Fercy’s
Loewe Pipes
Neildren
East Reet
Ercy
Qution
Percy's
Otago Farmers! Co-Operative Association
Quis
Drapers OF Quality
Burnett Street
John
Warner’s Limited Vy. Lyttelton Times
AK Naseby
Flourmilg
Glenpark
Palmerston
Ll. Mactizan
David Thomas
Aard. Thomas
T. Bullock
G. K. Askin
South Canterbury
East Belt
Kermode Street
P.m. T. Bullock
D. Thomas
Auctionear
Augus
Moore Street
Therton
Thomas
Moors
It. F.gay
Wakanui
Public Notices
Havelock Street
J. H W. Scott
Deail
Salvation Army
J. H. Scott
Harelocl Street
Pritchard Bros
Tancred Street
Edison
A. T. H. Williams
Ok Shop
R. McCalum
GOLF
Nicell
Johnston
Wroughton
Dsh
Eyaneeeres Trey
Crisp
Mas Bradmore
Wood
Guild
Seymour
Miss Grant
Miss Fullarton
Pater
A. T
Nicoll
Ashbell
Cris
Bradmore
Igh Guild
On Y
Friedlonder Bros, Limited
Friedlandes Bros, Ltd
Friedlander
Eriedlander Bros, Ltd
Ashburton Combined ‘Schoola Sports Association
Dhomas
West Street
Pedi
Thoslas
H. E. Bonnington
Pioilasses
John Orr & Co
Bicycle Sale
Uunleps
Palmers
Clinchers
Ievers
KR. D. Johnston
Loasere Src
Peter Street
T, Bullock
Friedlande! Bros, Ltd
Great Winter Sale
Meri
TR Bros
General
Storereepers
Frimley
Ayek
Ashbur
Bues
Vere
Ixtra
Cameron
Winter Streets
Wriangle & Havelock
PRI S. Ad
Juno Tobacco
Havelock
Golden Eagle
Buxton & Thomas
Triangie
I Is
London Bridge
Ab Mitchell
Lurner
Triangle
W. Bushnies
Manchester Bros. Sele
Manchester Bros
Agenta
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