King and Troopers Honoured at Empire Jubilee Rally
A large crowd at the Domain witnessed King and Queen cheers, wartime veterans honoured with medals and clasps, Mayor presenting awards to troopers, and a memorial fund appeal raising £928 11d amid a cold day. Returned soldiers urged to take up work and farming roles for national unity.
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South Africa
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Cairo
J. Harper
New Zealand
McLachlan
Arthur Willis
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Sheehan
J. Scott
J.G. Steel
KH. Tovey
Williamson
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J.d. Heasley
C. Lusk
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T. Andrews
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Weather dampens Tire Brigade display despite planned illuminations
Late afternoon gloom and wind ruined the Tire Brigade pyrotechnics and illuminations. The procession moved from Burnett Street Fire Station to Wiliam Street Moore Street and East Street to Baring Square West where the Municipal Chambers hosted a lengthy program.
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Wiliam Street
Yound
Moore Street
East Street
Baring Square
East
Burnett Streets
Fremez
Trmett Street Committee
King's earthly crown contrasted with heavenly rule in sermon
The Presbyterian minister preached on I Sam v 3 and Heb 8 9 declaring rulers are crowned by divine will to serve the people. He argued Christ, like David, shares humanity and is worthy of an eternal crown for his work for humanity.
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Heb
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Jesus
Davie
Coronation Sermons Link Crown to Christ King Over All
The report covers services at Baring Square and St Stephen's Church on coronation, with sermons by Rev Thomas Tee and Rev J D Jory. Messages emphasized Christ’s eternal kingship, duty to the heavenly king, and national reverence as telegrams announced the coronation. Choirs sang the National Anthem and special anthems were performed.
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J. D. Jory
Joseph Ward
Fes
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St. Stephen’s Church
E. Whitehouse
Ecodus
Ventleman
H. A. Gates
Window Displays Shine Across Tancred Street For Coronation
Shops along Tancred Street and Ashburton showcased patriotic windows with silks, laces, jewelry, and emblems. King and Queen images, lighted drapery, and lantern shows drew crowds as businesses celebrated the Coronation with music, lanterns, and elaborate storefronts. The County Band rescheduled to parade at 7 pm at the Arcade.
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Ashburton Drapery Company
Destructive Fire Destroys Harrison Homestead and Stables
Fire at the George Harrison homestead near Anana at 4 a m destroyed the stable granary dairy building six ten feet long and five homes in the stable. Loss includes seed oats feed oats superphosphate chaff bags saddles tools and more. Insurance £80 paid. claimant estimates loss at £2300. origin unknown. neighbour Sullivan reports no sighting at 1 36 am.
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Auckland Beats Wellington In Interprovincial Match
Auckland won the interprovincial football game against Wellington by 14 points before more than 9000 spectators. Masterton reports Canterbury defeated Wairarapa by 24 to three.
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Wellington
Masterton
Canterbury
Wairarapa
Boers foresee renewed war and emigration after disasters
In a Brussels note Petit Bleu reports Lucas Meyer’s death from heart disease and Reitz’s Naples arrival amid Boer setbacks. He says Boers were beaten by misery, not soldiers, and predicts war within three to four years with many youths seeking emigration to Madagascar. Johannesburg council seeks housing facilities as rents rise and rail transport remains strained.
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Johannesburg
Seddon Receives Suffrage Address In London
In August Lexpos report Lady Frances Balfour and Mrs Henry Fawcett presented an address to Mr Seddon for his services to women's suffrage. Seddon noted the benefits of female suffrage in New Zealand. The Tallow Chandlers Company granted its freedom to Mr Seddon.
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London
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New Zealand
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Premiers Conference Adopts Cadetship Expansion Plan
United Press reports the Premiers' Conference backed Mr Seddon's motion for broader naval and military cadetship distribution in the colonies. The delegates debated colonial defence and tariff preferences and expect final decisions by Monday.
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Lennox
Seddon
Miners Prepare for Mt Kembla Mine Inspection
Good progress is being made in clearing the Mt Kembla mine. Six practical miners will inspect the mine on behalf of the employees.
Explosion at Trinidad Mine Kills Sixteen. Many Missing
An explosion at a Trinidad Colorado mine's powder-house that stored 1000 pounds of explosives killed sixteen workers and left many others unaccounted for. Rescue teams and officials coordinate search efforts as investigators probe cause.
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New York
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Colorado
Sick Troopers Return from Orient No Outbreak Fears
The Returned Sick Troopers report shows no ongoing outbreak though several men remain ill. Orders demand 741 men who returned by the Orient report to the Defence Department. 30 have done so and were vaccinated by Dr Symes. A military hospital will be built near Bottle Lake with 40 tents.
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Murder Charge After Waggoner Found Dead at Albion Hotel
John Hutchison a waggoner from Puketapu was found dead at the Albion Hotel in Narigi about 10 pm after arriving for Coronation festivities. He was seen asleep on a sofa earlier that evening and later found face down. a doctor declared life extinct. John Culshaw, 27, was arrested on August 11 for the alleged murder following a confrontation near the hotel.
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Drayton Grange Drops Troops at Quarantine Station
The Drayton Grange lands troops at the Quarantine station this morning amid four new sickness cases since Melbourne. A scathing medical report to federal authorities claims deaths could have been avoided if the sick had not landed. Boisterous weather and staff shortages at the station forced the decision to land the healthy detachment to create room for the ill.
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Havelock Street Mart Sale Report
Mr Henry Stephenson reports a reduced sale day with lower entries than usual. Pigs top at 38 to 1d, poultry prices range from 6d to 48 per pair for fowls, ducks at 3s per pair, roosters 3s, eggs 2s per dozen, potatoes 33 to 48 gd per bag, apples 4s 6d per case.
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Commission investigates Britannic overcrowding as troopers die
Telegraph report notes the Magnity Commission will open tomorrow to review overcrowding on the troopship Britannic. Imperial absence hinders procedure while quarantine continues. Two more Britannic troopers die from pneumonia, bringing total deaths to six. Names include L. H. Marcks of Mahono Otago and H. W. Craig of Ponsonby Auckland. The Montrose sails from Melbourne to Auckland today with excellent accommodation and health.
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Boldrewood wins High-Class Handicap at Christchurch meeting
At the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club Spring Meeting in Christchurch on Saturday Boldrewood driven by Mr BE Thoman won the High-Class Handicap harness race of 115 sovs with six rivals. Time 50.50. Hamlin, owned by Mr R McDonnell and by Prince Imperial Minnie, claimed the Dash Handicap from a 70 sov stake over one mile in 2 minutes 4 2/5 seconds. Divisions: £2 188.
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Frost Delays Gallop at Christchurch Meeting
Severe frost keeps horses off track until midday. Most horses are out with medium pace work. Cannongate and Haydn are in demand for the big steeplechase at Cannongate Yard.
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Coronation Ride Sparks Rudge-Whitworth Hype in Ashburton
Rise and Shine and other items listed in the United Press sale report along with heavy promotion for Rudge-Whitworth bicycles. The Burnett Street agency invites inspections while touting local industry pride and affordable, up-to-date styles.
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Australians Beat Hampshire by an Innings and 79 Runs
The Australians scored 375 in their first innings while Hampshire managed 116 in their second, giving Australia a decisive victory by an innings and 79 runs.
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Hampshire
Team picked for Monday test match in Mac paren
The selection includes Jackson Patairet Jessop Lockwood Hayward Rhodes Hirst Lilley Tyldesley and Braund. The lineup aims to strengthen the batting and bowling balance for the upcoming match.
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Ashburton Mounted Rifles Banquet For South Africa Returnees
The Ashburton Mounted Rifles hosted a banquet at the Commercial Hotel for officers and men recently returning from South Africa. About seventy dined on an excellent supper as the full report is held over.
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