Wheat growth and land use in the British dominions and Maori culture
The piece argues higher wheat planting could expand self sufficiency and reduce foreign grain reliance as taxation and policy incentivize closer cultivation. It notes wheat area growth, British market prospects, and potential official data collection. it also reflects on Maori culture and the status of Lord Kitchener with an outline of his career and planned travels and roles.
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Dominions
Agricultural Department
Vasidia Agricultural and Pastoral Associations
Britain
London
Matt
Cini England
Wiliam Cooper
New Zealand
Waahi
Huntly
States Press Association
Auckland
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Chronicle Note
Chronic chest complaints popularized by Woods' peppermint remedy. The snippet cites claimed cures and promotional language from an age with patent medicine marketing.
Local and General Ashburton News and Notices
Wide range of items from government appointments and railway updates to weather, education, land conferences, and local commerce. Includes ministerial visits, Maori land partition, school journals, hospital talks, and a notice of a forthcoming Parliament prorogation. Also reports on crime, sporting ads, and local council plans for Willis street widening.
Lime for the Land Gains Noted Profits
Lime for the land proves a highly profitable investment for grain root crops and pasture. Special terms are offered. Wall particulars available from Blackburne Smith and Co. 122 Manchester Street Christchurch.
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Blackburne, Smith and Co
Manchester Streat
Christchurch
Ashburton racing and gambling spark editorials
Letters from residents denounce horse racing and gambling as social evils harming Ashburton. They call for no license, abolishing the totalisator, and harsher penalties, arguing gambling drains trade, fuels crime, and burdens the community while urging election of anti gambling lawmakers.
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Antitote
Supreme Court Delay On Norton Libel Case
The motion by John Norton for a new trial in Stringer v Norton was heard before Mr Justice Denniston in Christchurch. The jury had awarded T. W. Stringer damages of £2000 for libel in the New Zealand Treth. The judge reserved his decision after hearing arguments.
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Christchurch
John ‘Norton
Stringer
Wend's Great Peppermint Cure Claims Unfailing
An influenza remedy named Wend's Great Peppermint Cure is advertised as never failing. The ad emphasizes guaranteed relief and urges readers to try the product.
Naval conference with Australia reaches final plenary
The naval discussion with Australia is completed and the conference moves to a final plenary meeting. The report is from London dated August 15 with the latest press association dispatch received later.
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Per
Press Association
London
Australia
Defence Conference outlines cruiser option for fleet
Melbourne reports that the Defence Conference favors a cruiser as an alternative to a Dreadnought. No further details are available. The decision on whether cruisers will join the Australian or Imperial Navy remains unsettled according to officials.
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Melbourne
Crisers
Imperial
Janob
Haldane Outlines Empire Defence Unity Plan
Mr Haldane spoke on Defence Conference aims to unite forces across the Empire. Lord Kitchener heads moves to Australia and New Zealand then the Mediterranean to organise troops for South Africa and broader concentration in case of attack. General Sir John French travels to Canada to work on plans.
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New Zealand
Committee of Imperial Defence
Duke of Connaught
Mediterranean
India
O’moore Creagh
Kitchener
North China
Kobe
Kiushin
Australia
Canada
F. P. Haines
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roberts
the Kaiser
Tivelyn Wood
George White
Lord Grenfell
GC. A. Brownlow
Africa
Britain
Sir John French
Admiralty Report Clears Navy of Beresford Allegations
A British press summary states the Commons sub committee found no danger to the country in Admiralty arrangements during April 1907 to April 1908. It notes issues in confidence between the Board and the Channel Fleet commander and anticipates a Naval War Staff to unify strategy.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Admiralty
Charles Beresford
Board of Admiralty
Channel Fleet
the Times
the Chronicle
House Passes Taxation Clause Amid Debate on Land Value
In the Commons the appropriation bill was read a third time while Clause 14 of the Taxation Bill on total value and site value of land was adopted by 112 to 38. Lloyd George argued that similar objections to the clause had appeared with New Zealand proposals yet they operate well and New Zealand offered a Dreadnought funded from her taxes. He warned the Opposition may later praise these sources of revenue.
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Per Press Association
London
House of Commons
Tloyd -George
Agai
New Zealand
Asquith Praises Budget Reception Amid Liberal Rifts
London reports quote Mr Asquith saying the Budget drew a splendid reception with no protests from working or middle classes. Lord Monson skips Liberal Barton event, calling the Budget socialistic and harmful to liberalism. Opposition lines form around Oxford University stance as G Talbot's resignation nears.
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London
Asquith
Lord Monson
Barton-on- Humber
Arthur Evang
Hugh Oil
Oxford University
G. Talbot
Prince of Wales to Open South African Parliament
The Prince of Wales will open the South African Union Parliament in August with the Princess possibly by his side. Sir William McGregor, Sir Kali McGregor, is said to be progressing satisfactorily.
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Clyde
Annat
Dillon
Prince OF Wales
Per
Press Association
London
Kali McGregor
Cody’s Aerial Run Sets Paces at Aldershot Flight
Mr Cody traveled four miles in six minutes at Aldershot and then looped a figure eight over the plain. He reached Farnborough and rested at the balloon company camp of the Territorial Engineers before resuming the return to the shed and bringing the machine to a dead stop at the doors. Mr Cody received ovation for the display.
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London
Cody
Aldershot
Farnbora
Territorial Engineers
Cady
Divorces Granted in Auckland Supreme Court
Decrees nisi were granted in several Auckland cases at the Supreme Court on August 14 including William Arthur Warner versus Kate Warner and James McDermott for misconduct and drunkenness and William Henry George against Mary Grace George for desertion. Charles Ward Renner v Hannah Renner involved drunkenness and improper conduct.
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Supreme Court
Willian
Anred” Warner
Kate Warner
James McDermott
William Henry George
Mary ‘Grace
George
Charles Ward -Renner
Hannah Reuner
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