Ingest The Wanganui Publican Dies At Sea
Reports from Sydney Wellington Tadtrapth and Dunedin detail multiple inquests and verdicts. A publican Brad dells died at sea from natural causes during the voyage. Samuel Stevenson died after a fall from a scaffold. Minnie Barris died from burns after an accident. Ambrose Phillipis was killed by a railway train with evidence of temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Braddells
Wanganui
Wellington
Samuel Stevenson
Jervois Quay
Tadtrapth
Minnie Barris
Dunedin
Ambrose Phillipis
Caversham
Fatal Railway Accident at Rotorua Involving Goods Train
A heavy goods train from Auckland to Rotorua derailed on a steep grade near Putaruru killing guard J. Lowe and injuring several crew including James Dwyer and Tyer. Four passengers were unharmed as the engine team and cattle cars tumbled into a gully. Authorities cite no cause. Dr Esselberger aided the injured at the Sanatorium.
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Per Presa Association
Rotorua
Auckland
Rotoria
Putaruru
J. Lowe
James Dwyer
Tyer
Kingdon
Esselberger
Matamata
Lowe
Iseill’s Siding
Rotorua Train Crash Report Details Brake Failure
Auckland reports a Rotorua train accident occurred when the Westinghouse brake failed as the consist began moving back. The train sped down a hill for eight miles, derailed, and all cars were smashed. A special recovery train went to Frankton with inspector and workers, traffic later resumed. Guard Lowe, 33, with 16 years of service, had been stationed at Rotorua.
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Auckland
Rotorua
Westinghouse
Waite
Trafic
Frankton
Beadcota
Lowe
Railway Department
Fatal accident on the Aparima near Chelsea
Auckland reports a fatal accident aboard the Union Company's steamer Aparima while loading stores. Chief steward Henry Hawkey was struck by a swinging sling and fell two feet, dying before boarding the ship. He leaves a wife and two children in Wellington and had served the company for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Union Company
Chelsea
Henry Hawkey
Hawkey
Wellington
Webb wins world sculling title in Sydney duel
The world sculling championship was decided on the Parramatta River with Webb defeating Charles Towns by five lengths after a close race. Towns protested a foul at Putney Point, but the protest was dismissed by umpire Mush with Towns credited for a late charge.
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Sydney
Charles Towns
New South Wales
Webb
New Zealand
Parramatta River
Mush
Towns
Blaxland
Torms
Putney
Putney Point
New South Wales Cvan
Rudge
Powns
Rush
Beach
Uranium Scratched for Grand National Hurdies at Ghrisichurch
In Ghrisichurch this morning August 5 Uranium was scratched from the Grand National Hurdies with a 10.80 forecast.
Royal Meetings Expected Results From European Talks
London reports King Edward after meeting the Walser at Wilhelmshohe Castle arrives in Marienbad on the 1th. Austrian press welcomes his Ischl audience with Emperor Franz Joseph. Viennese talks point to Balkans and Mediterranean accord among Britain and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Wilhelmshohe
Marienbad
Francis Joseph
Ischl
Viena
Tra Soveraiazis
Vienna
Weiner Alleremeine Fallung
Great Britain
Austria
Balkans
Mediterranean
Obituary notice for J. W. Thomson of Glutha
Mr J W Thomson, former member of the House of Representatives for Glutha and Minister of Lands in Sir George Grey's Government, died at his Clinton residence yesterday at age 75. He served from July 1877 to October 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
J. WW. Thomson
House of Representatives
Glutha
Clinton
Thomson
George Grey
Tragedy at Woywoy as boarding-house keeper shoots visitor
A boarding-house keeper named Wilson killed visitor Walter Fox in a room at Woywoy. The motive is unclear with the inquest expected to probe Wilson’s intent and state of mind.
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Sydney
Woywoy
Wilson
Walter Fox
B. Redes Wilson
Ashburton Boring Rights Syn Dicate Concessions Large
Ashburton Boring Rights Syn Dicate secures concessions totaling over 42000 acres. Numerous individuals and firms across Wakanui Coldstream South Rakaia Longbeach and South Rakaia are listed with allocations ranging from about 50 to 6000 acres, including J Stadholme Hampton and Ash Wilson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Ashburton
Byndicate
J. Stadholme
Veldstream
Hampton
Wakanui
John Lambie
Southtakaia
P. Hanrahen
Wakanu
FT. Shearer
Coldstream
J, Staunton
W. 8. Jamieson, Wakanui, 1400; J. McCory
South Rakaia
Hh. Hampton
Jas. Brace
J. Trethewey
Thomas Doig
C. F Wood
W. Anderson
R. Beatty
South Rakeila
A. Gregory
A. A. Jamieson
Wakannii
James Allen
Ash‘on
Farm Labour Dispute Hearings At Christchurch
The Arbitration Court spent the day hearing the farm labourers dispute with representatives from the Farmers Union Pastoralists Union and Labourers Union. A preliminary procedural dispute was raised and a conciliation board reference was suggested for inquiry and report. No new Bowron lockout developments were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Farmers’ Union
D. Jones
Pastoralists’ Union
Teschemalab
Labourers’ Union
Messrshorne, Kennedy and Smith
Conciliation Board
Bowron’s
Middlesex Triumph in Allotted Innings and Other News
Middlesex defeated Gloucester by 140 in an innings. Tarrant scored 98 and took 9 wickets in the second innings, four in a row for 41. Yorkshire beat Lancashire with 15 wickets for 63. Worcester v Kent saw Poster 123 and Foster 174 with 308 added partnership. Hutchings invited to join Marylebone team. Council vacancy filled. Studholme nominated for county post. Funeral of Joseph Hunt held at Ashburton. Weather: easterly winds with warmer after 24 hours. frost burst pipes in Ashburton. Skating on Rokeby reservoir. Grand National week to clash with motor-car service. Flock mortality light. skin sales show. Legacy to Mr BR Handcock noted. Overdale School Committee favored Miss M Halliburton as mistress.
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London
Middlesex
Gloucester
Tarrant
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Worcester
Kent
Poster
BR. Foster
Hutchings
Marylebone
John Studholme
J. C. N. Griggi
Studhorne
England
America
J. C. N. Griggs
Joseph Hunt
Ashburton
E Whitehouse
Monm Cook
Timaru
Christchurch
Prize Draw Offers Cash and Elegant Prizes
A list of prizes includes First prize a cheque for £4 4s or a marble clock, Second prize £3 8s or a gilded dinner set, Third prize £2 2s or a day clock, Fourth prize £2 1s or a gilt dinner set, and Fifth prize 15s or a china tea set.
Letcher Brothers Advertise Wide Range of Goods and Prices
A fragmented ad lists numerous items from groceries and oils to jams, dried fruits, and crafts. It claims lowest trade prices and best quality with line items for teas, sugars, meats, oils, dried fruits, and preserves. The catalog-like notice emphasizes wholesale quantities and specific bag and tin prices across a broad assortment.
Vegetable Seeds Catalog Entry with Varieties List
A long list of vegetable seed varieties including asparagus Connover's Colossal beet Broad Windsor beans Canadian Wonder Monster Negro Long Pod Pale Din Vilibasket Wax beans and many more across broccoli brussels cabbage carrot cauliflower cucumber melon tomato parsley parsnip radish turnip spinach and pumpkin. The text reads like a seed catalog with numerous cultivar names and assortment notes. Many entries reference historic or regional varieties and old market names such as Laxton's Open Air and The County Gentleman.
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Connover
Covent Garden
Dell
Carter
Veitcho
Snow
Plant Variety List From Packer Catalog
Per Packer a sample of stock varieties includes Asters Baden, Auricula Dusty Miller, Balsam, Candytuft, Canna, Carnations, Chrysanth, Convolvulus major and minor, Cosmos, Dahlia, Gaillardia, Everlastings, Godetia, Lobelia, Marigold, Mignonette, Nasturtium, Pansy, Petunia, Poppy three kinds, Sweet Pea, Sweet William, Verbena, Sundower tall and dwarf, Pansy and more listed.
Setton's Masterpiece Turns Heads In Early Pea Show
A fragmentary report highlights Setton's Masterpiece as a standout in an early pea competition. The entry, described as highly prolific, earned top recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society Hapland. Other notes mention various pea varieties and an agency reference, though details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peight
Royal Horticultural Society Hapland
Patket
Monte EU & Agency
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Fuller
Per Press Association
Sporting
Baviid Thomas
Mitcham Road
M. H. Hepburn
New Centenary R
Singer
Tameheon
D. Thomas
J. W. Thomson
Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Tinwald Yards
Border Leicester
Border
Leicester
Dalgety and Cg., Limited
Farmers’ Co-Operative Ascertion OF Canty., Ltd
Mosrow
Y ‘Ee
Wes
E.L
T. F. Gibson
H. A. Lloyd
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Staveley
Birdlander Bros., Litd
Sutton
Friedlander Bros
Friedlander
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
R. Friedlander
Deliy “Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Henry Stephenson
Chakms Reale
Hinds Saleyards
Henry Strpalnsown
Free Holmes
Hinds
St.Ives
St. Ives
Willy
Sundhees
Sale
Ashburton County Council
Eerton
Grossuna
J.C. N. Grigg
Lel
Ide
Lim
County Council of Ofices
Ashbarton
F. Mainwaring
August
J. 1. Mynrs
el Frye BR
Pei Ee Yea
Burnett Street
Next
Mexsca McDonald and Co
Telephone
Ealye
West Belt
Railway Station
Triangle
Findar
Priest. Baker
Eost
Yvinder
Guardian Office
Wanderers
Rink
Wat
Chas. Thomas
East Street
Russia
H. M. Jones
W. H. Pharce’s
W.H. Pearce
Cuiton
Hildren
Is Cach
Gorton and Sons
The
King’s Seedsin Men
Garden Seeds
Gd Packets
National Mortgage and Agency Co
Verores
Bulletin
Australasian
John Norton
Truth
Life
Otago Witness
aAuckland
Canterbury ‘Times
Weekly Press
Lloyd’s Weekly
Reyolds
Scotsman
Glaston Mail
Belfast ‘Times
Munsey
Pearsons
Strand
Windsor
Wide World
Chains
Cassells' Magazine
Weldon’s
Jadica
Myra’s
Harrisons’ Dressmaker
Young Ladies’ Journal
Teschetuuker’s
Hey Ashburton
Bright
Aa ‘Abbey
Ted New
Percy
Bushnie
Triangle Furniture Exchange
Sutton and Sons
King’s Seedsmen
Nations
Carson
B.S.A
Tancred Street
Gay Utton
For All
Oates
Saunders’ Buildings
Bargeia
Us Saiseleae
Teesen
Cricket
Edwin
Rokeby
Rakaia
HW. R. Handcock
Lord
Castlemaine
Countess of
Overdale School
Messrs J. Cray
R. Oakley
8. Ross
M. Halliburton
Letcher. Bros
Sultanas
Valencia
JAM
St. George's
Frimley and Motueka
Green Peas
Farrow
Nimmo and
Blair
Bortcole
Scrymger
Enfield
Barly
York
Chlery
Cole
Rey Ox Stuart
Daisy Carter
McLean
William Durst Veitche
Lele
James
Searles
Triangle & Havelock ST. Grocery
Perth
Prise Lst
Havelock, Tobacco, &Lbs
Golden Eagle
Bourton & Thomas, Creens
Edison
Hom. Jones
W. A. Prarch's
Glutton
A. T. H. Williams
ETE
Setton
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