Municipalisation and milk supply reform in New Zealand
A 1907 Auckland Wellington and Christchurch discussion on municipalising milk and other services. Notes on bottle delivery, paper milk pails, public health, and a survey of costs, plus related local notices and civic items. The piece cites Dr Mason on milk quality and city council moves toward municipal control.
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New Zealand
Christchurch
Aucklaid
Wellington
J. M. Mason
Mason
London
C. D. Montrose
George Grey
Montrose
Auckland
Weather shifts as gale winds threaten colder spell
Captain Edin reports Westerly strong winds to a gale with rain probable and colder weather. The Domain station logged 6 degrees frost this morning and 18 points of wall. The region’s daily notices mention local meetings, lodge activities, a chore of stock valuation, and community events. The text also notes plans for road and environmental improvements and a trout hatchery initiative. A verse about cold remedies closes the item.
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Edin
Domain
Gore
Lodge Progress
Faust in Ashburton at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton
Biograph presents Faust in living colour at Ashburton Oddfellows Hall on the 1dth. The show features the romantic drama with ballet scenes, a Sherlock Hiplines detective drama, Marvellous Portland by West from the West-Brescian company, and humorous fantasies. An All Blacks versus Australia test match film, shot last month, is also shown with a 10 000 candle arc light. Fisher and Wilson are special musical sketch artists for the Faust program.
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Vaust
Biograph
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburtom
Faust
Fle
Sherlock Hiplines
Messrs Fisher and Wilson
Tony
Monopolists target nickel deposits in Canada
Reports from New York and London note Standard Oil Trust capitalists pursuing a newly found Canadian nickel ore deposit. The Westminster Gazette calls a rival Australian preference offer delusive. Naval news records destroyers Kestrel Teviot collision in the Channel with eight destroyers damaged near Portsmouth as July trade shows imports up and exports higher.
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New York
Kestrel
Teviot
Portsmouth
British Indians complain over East London curfew rules
British Indians have complained to the Colonial Secretary of Capetown about East London municipal regulations. The complaints cite a curfew, removal from footpaths, and insistence on speaking a European language.
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Capetown
Capa
East London
Cox Moves to Reject Transvaal Loan Bill in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr Harold Cox gave notice of a motion to reject the Transvaal Loan Bill and accused the colony of denying His Majesty's subjects ordinary rights of civilised men.
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London
House of Commons
Harold Cox
Transvaal
Khama's chiefs seek surrender of Sir Harry MacLean
Tangier reports Khama's tribe demands surrender of Sir Harry MacLean to gain his release. Casablanca casualty reports claim 1000 Moors killed in the city. Night assault on Casablanca Conulate leads to one French sailor killed and three wounded. bombardment lasted 48 hours and later quiet returns. Truchayala moves to Mazagon amid unrest.
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London
Vimes
Tangier
Khama
Harry MacLean
Taisuli
Maclean
Daily Telegraph
Casablanca
Morocco
Truchayala
Mazagon
Street Fighting In Casablanca During August 7 Landing
Admiral Philibert landed 200 troops at Casablanca on August 7 as street fighting raged. The Moorish quarter was sacked, many were killed or wounded, and six French soldiers reportedly died. The Jewish quarter burned, the State Bank looted of 60,000 pesetas, and land batteries destroyed while Europeans sought safety aboard ships or at consulates.
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Morocco
Philibert
Casablanca
Isin
French Resolve to See Moroccan Affair Through
Paris reports France recognises the Moroccan affair is broader than expected but the nation remains determined to see it through.
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Paris
France
Labour Members Protest over Military in Belfast
In London on August 9 Labour members in the House of Commons protested the military presence in Belfast, saying it hampered peaceful picketing and aided employers. Mr Birrell replied that troops were there at civil authorities’ request.
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London
House of Commons
Belfast
Birrell
Belfast strike threat over Glasgow Carriers deal escalates
August reports indicate Belfast employers may accept the Glasgow Carriers Association offer for 600 men triggering a threat of a general strike. Five regiments of military patrol Belfast streets as tensions rise amid disobeyed government warnings. A second note states Mr M Reddy is struck off the Ireland Peace commission for disregarding Lord Loreburn’s warning on cattle driving in troubled districts.
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London
Belfast
Glasgow Carriers Association
M. Reddy
House of Commons
Birr
Commission of the Peace
Ireland
Lord Loreburn
National Volunteers clash with Calcutta police in raid
In Calcutta on August 9 the National Volunteers attacked a native newspaper office during a search for seditious material. Two police were injured in the confrontation.
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Calcutta
National Volunteers
British Politics and Bills in Lords and Commons
The Lords passes and amends several bills including the Merchant Shipping and Butter Bills while the Finance Bill moves forward. Labour signals Ramsay MacDonald’s Unemployed Bill as a key priority next session and pushes for a universal non-contributory pension at 65.
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Labour
House of Commons
Ramsay MacDoneld
Monte Carlo Murder Details Surface From London News
The report outlines Goolds inviting Emma Levin to tea at 5 pm on Sunday and hints at motives amid the Levin family's wealth and jewels. It notes the jewels worth £2500 marked W L and a mistaken reference to a Marseille wife, with authorities pursuing a non existent Booker and Suspects describe the killing method as first stunned then stabbed. Sir James Stephen Goold, 65, a Gladstone railway worker, denies family details and has not seen his brother Vere in 44 years.
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London
Goolds
Emma Levin
Levy
W.L
Goelde
Marseilles
Goold
Lyons
Express
Isabella Girodin
Adelaide
Monte Carlo
James Stephen Goold
Gladstone
Vere
James
London Standard
Australian Federal Judiciary Bill sparks appeal rights debate
Barristers handling colonial appeals urge reserving Royal assent under section 74 of the Constitution Act while questions on the bill are resolved. The measure is said to affect State rights of appeal to the Privy Council, with August dates noted in London cables.
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London
Privy Council
App
Australian Navy to Tender Eight Destroyers and Four Torpedo Vessels
Commander Colquhoun invites Admiralty shipbuilders to tender for eight destroyers and four first class torpedo craft for the Australian navy. Vessels will be completed locally and tried here before sections are shipped abroad for final assembly.
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London
Wiles
Institute of Naval Architects
Colquhoun
Australian Commonwealth ‘Naval Ad Viser
Admiralty
Pwov
Arrests in alleged blackmail case linked to Olga Molitor
Baron Lindenan was arrested on a blackmail charge after alleging Olga Molitor shot her mother. Olga Molitor is also reported arrested at Daden Baden with no reason given.
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Sgerlin
Baron Lindenan
Olga Molitor
Olga
Daden Baden
Prohibition Talks On Liquor Sales in New Hebrides
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey says no complaints came from New Hebrides missionaries or Australian traders. Britain has forwarded an Australian government representation to France on liquor sales to natives and expects a favourable reply soon. Provisions regulating sale of arms and liquor should be in force within a few months.
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London
House of Commons
J. B. Lonsdale
Mid-Armagh
Edward Grey
New Hebrides
Brittain
France
Triangular Cricket Contests Proposed Among England Australia South Africa
Capetown August 10. Mr Abe Dailey a South African magnate proposes a triangular cricket contest among England Australia and South Africa in 1909 or 1910 at Borland venue with round robin play, each team meeting the others three times.
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Capetown
August
Abe Dailey
England
Australia
South Africa
Borland
Commonwealth Tariff Discussed Amid Delayed Schedules
London report notes The Pall Mall Gazette awaiting the text of the schedules and comments on Sir W Lyne's remarks. It says the party that challenged the colonies with higher offers does not deserve express disappointment, as per the discussion of tariff policy and schedules.
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London
The
Pall Mail Gazette
W.lyne
Ees
New Zealand Draught Stallions Sold at Sydney Sale
At the Sydney draught stallion sales on August five several New Zealand horses fetched mixed prices including Royal Sandy and Winder Mere with varied shillings noted. Also reported are results from Ballarat where the Canadian team beat Victoria Joy 14 to wil and a mention of advertising funding for Commonwealth resources.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Royal Sandy
Young -Diel Seddon Slynsg
Killinchy
Winder- Mere
Kuroki
Gleniffin
Royal Cotours
Sutherland Hero
Melbourne
Ballarat
Victoria Joy
Wil
Wores Great Peppermint Oy Coughs and Colds
An old time product blurb markets Peppermint Oil remedy for coughs and colds. Claims quick relief and medicinal strength with pricing options 5 and 25 cents. Describes ease of use and household efficacy.
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W.h.colling & CO
Tancred Street
Kerr Bros
Storekerepars
Wen Ter
Salee
Ss 3d and &S
Astrakan
Bedica
Sfetsea
General Draper
Manchester
SETE
Yates & CO
Westock
Colery
UAUE
Manchester Bros
Saunders’ Buildings
East Street
G Hefford
Ashburton
Charles
F, Ferriman
Peter and Walker Streets
Geo .McParlane
Shly
MecFarlane Baring
Bonus Fide Enquirers
F. Ferriman
TOR Sale
Waterton
Watertown
W. Hopwood
H. Gresham
Burnett Street
Havelock Street
Est
Teachet
Ceylon
Axton and Homas
Triangle and
Havelock
H. E. Borningtor
Philadelphia
Frank Curtis
South Canterbury
Algo
R. Y
Live Stock General Insurance Company and
Yorkshire (Live Stock) Insurance Company
R. ¥. Ferguson
H. M. Jones
Gall
TS. H M. Jones
R. D. Johnson
Sutton
Royal Horticultural Society England
National Mortgage & Agency Co
Albane Roberts
Fainghisha
Hace
Johnston
Night Bell
A. L. Zough
Axprtinom &10
Frank Andrews
J. PB. Andrews
Gideon Scott
Henry Wood
Peter Wood
Derissey Wood
Canterbury Roller Flour Mills Company
Hugh Kennedy
Wigin
Supreme Court
Dunedin Health Department
King’s Wharf
New Zealand Times
Father Hays
Philosophical Institute of Canterbury
Arthur Pass
Alps
House of Representatives
Salvation Army
Salvation
Children’s Home
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Timaru
Alpers
Lis Worship
Dominion
Wellington Post
Benny
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Buckle Street
Te Aro
Father O'Shea
Tondon
Southland Charitable Aid Board
Arrowtown
Myr Thomson
Central Mission
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Te Anan
Akaron Mail
Gisborne
Rotorua
J. A. Millar
Dunedin
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Home and Foreign
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Mlectic- Telegraph—Copyrights
Westminster Gazette
Board of Trade
Per Press Association
Rish Affairs
Chanclillor
Affairs IN India
Press Association
House of Lords
Lord Alverstone
Scotland
Court OF Criminal Appial
Court of Criminal Appeal
Labour Party
Cricket
London Opinion
Sydney Horse Sales
Lacrosse
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