Ashburton County Council Agrees Appointments and Infrastructure Plans
The Ashburton County Council held a morning meeting with nine members present and one apology. It selected four candidates for Water Ranger interviews, set interviews for Friday, and left final appointment to a committee. Tenders for a training wall at Hinds Railway Bridge were discussed, with one accepted for a Timaru Track storm-water channel improv. The Roxburgh River Crossing bridge opening was scheduled for August 29, and a Mount Somers land sale to the Presbyterian Church Committee was approved for £5. Proposals regarding Wakanui Road Board traffic enforcement were considered, with a decision to proceed legally. The Mount Somers Tramway ownership question was noted as potentially vested in the Council. The Mount Hart Road Board pipe supply and road widening at a crossing opposite Mrs H. Lea's house were approved, and bridge erections on the Ashburton-Rain line confirmed. The Postmaster-General stated county telephones would be open 6 am to 8 pm and could not change the decision. The District Engineer advised terms for a Hinds Bridge waterway widening and a training wall across the railway would be granted under a deed of agreement with maintenance and indemnity conditions.
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Ashburton County Council
Moessrs
C. J. Harper
H. Friedlander
Tudholme
EF. Lal
J. Cairns
M.P
G. Murdoch
W. Morgan
J. Lambie
Hinds
Messrs
F. J. Shadbolt
Johnston
B.A Wills
N. Mclzitosh
Messrs Cairns, Friedlander
Hinds Railway Bridge
Thomas’ Pannell
Timaru
Roxburgh
Ashburton
Mount Somers
Presbyterian Church Committee
G.H. Buchanan
Wakanui Road
Sha
Mount Hart Road
H. Fea
Dickie
Hinds Railway
Opcam
Weather improves as floods recede in Dunedin region
Weather reports from Dunedin indicate heavy rain eased with water subsiding on Saturday. Rail traffic remained disrupted with lines under water near Outram and Oamaru, but trains began running at reduced speed by evening. Additional delays occurred on the Invercargill and Clinton routes. frost and dry conditions expected later, with cold nights inland.
Six Bulgarian Soldiers Executed for Doxato Massacres
Salonica reports six Bulgarian soldiers implicated in the Doxato massacres were court martialed and executed by firing squad on graves of the spy victims. The men were identified as participants in the atrocity.
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Salonica
Emblem of Peace Returns as Ferdinand Leads Sofia Parade
King Ferdinand, crowned with a wreath, headed the Sofia division of Bulgarian troops in a procession back to the city from the front. The August 16 event marked a ceremonial homecoming and display of unity after wartime tensions.
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Sofia
Ferdinand
Greek Army to Demobilise Next Week Amid Bulgarian Delays
The Greek army will demobilise next week as Bulgarian reorganization stalls food transport. Reports say two thousand cholera cases in Roumanians hinder relief efforts and raise regional concerns.
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London
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Protest Over Turkish Movements Near Kirjali and Gumuljina
Government sources state that Turkey is advancing toward Kirjali and Gumuljina, with Bulgaria arguing it must demobilize while Turkey violates the Treaty of London. The note arrived August 17 with August 18 timing for the public release.
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SOFTA
Kirjali
Gumuljina
Bulgaria
Turkey
Lendor
British agency urged to promote Panama Canal trade
London reports Milne, the Board of Trade special commissioner, suggests a British manufacturers agency with a sample-room in Panama City or Balboa. He notes US influence could stabilize politics and boost commerce, but warns Britain must stay vigilant as Central American markets lean toward the United States.
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London
Milne
Board of Trade
Panama Canal
Panama City
Balboa
United States
Central America
Republica
Suffragettes and Gat and Mouse Act in Paris Probe
Mrs Pankhurst leaves for Paris with London observers viewing it as a sign the Gat and Mouse Act is succeeding. She has attended several public meetings recently but authorities made no move to arrest her.
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London
Malissori Dissatisfaction and Albanian Demands 1910
The Malissori leaders threaten war if August 20 demands are not met after a long Albanian school reopening push. Turkish forces under Torgut Shevket Pasha pressed suppressive action, with reverses and an extended four month campaign ending in August near Montenegrin territory. King Nicholas and Western sympathy influenced concessions including armed rights and compensation.
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Chamber of Deputies
Malissari
Torgut Shevket Pasha
Torgut Shevket
Malissori
Europe
Abdullah Pasha
Nicholas of
Montenegro
Miss A Kenny Goes to France as Pankhurst Campaign Aims Autumn
London reports Miss A Kenny travels to France while rumors say Mrs Pankhurst plans to resume campaign activities in the autumn. The received note is dated August 18 9 30 a m with London dispatches noting the supposed restart.
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London
A. Kenny
France
Pankhurst
Admiralty Orders Three New Heavier Battleships
From London August 16 the Admiralty orders three battleships of heavier type than the Queen Mary. By autumn 1915 Britain will have 42 dreadnoughts at sea, including the Lord Nelson Agamemnon and the New Zealand, with two more laid down at Portsmouth and Devonport.
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London
Admiralty
Britain
Lord Nelson
New Zealand
Portsmouth
Devonport
Home Rule Urged for Ireland Conference Plan
Lord Dunraven calls a conference of Liberals Unionists and Nationalists to draft a Home Rule scheme for Ireland for voters to decide. The All-Ireland League backs a multi party meeting to settle Home Rule and land issues by consent. Ulster Unionists receive letters urging support with donations of 200 pounds from Melbourne groups and 210 pounds from Vancouver Orangemen.
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London
Lord Dunraven
Ireland
All- for-Ireland League
Melbourne
Vancouver
Hydro-aeroplane test opens with £5000 prize
The Daily Mail promoted hydro-aeroplane competition awarding £5000. Open to British competitors. Start at Netley Southampton. 1600 mile route must be completed within 72 hours excluding half hour halts at Ramsgate Yarmouth Scarborough Aberdean Cromarty Queenstown Dublin and Falmouth.
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London
Daily Mail
Netley
Southampton
Ramsgate
Yarmouth
Scarborough
Balloon fired over Berlin drifts into Russia
A balloon launched southeast of Berlin drifted into Russia where 200 shots were fired at it. The airship was damaged but the occupants escaped unharmed, yet were arrested on espionage charges.
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Berlin
Russia
Miners Fed repudiates Chesterfield candidate Kenyon
The Miners Federation Executive disowns Kenyon as a Chesterfield candidate, labeling him more Liberal than Labour. Ramsay MacDonald notes the split, while the Prime Minister wishes him success. ASquith’s letter names Kenyon Liberal, prompting the federation Labour dispute to go to conference. Scarborough incident weakens Labour government support.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Kenyon
Chesterfield
Miners
Ramsay MacDonald
M.P
Labour Party
Minera of
Derbyshire
Midlands
Asquith
Federation
Scarborough
Labour
Labour unrest as police encamp in streets at Nanaimo
Vancouver reports from August 17 describe about one hundred striker arrests at Nanaimo. Police with machine guns occupy the streets amid clashes, with limited loss of life. Authorities believe the strike’s backbone is broken.
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Vancouver
Nanaimo
Blackball Mine Sees Potential Two Shift Day
August 17 Greymouth reports a sudden miners’ dispute at the Blackball Coal Mine over abolishing the night shift. Miners demand two shifts per day, threatening a stoppage. Management resists due to cost and experience, warning other Dominion mines may follow. A conference is planned tonight with an unsettled outlook.
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Greymouth
Blackball
Dominion
Labour M P T Harvey backs Kenyon in Leeds race
Mrr T Harvey Labour MP for Leeds and vice president of the Miners Federation endorses Kenyon. He states he does not care what the Federation of Labour Party is doing and voices support for Kenyon's election bid.
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London
Mrr
T. Harvey
Labour M.P
Leeds
Miners’ Federation
Kenyon
Harvey
Federation of Labour
Sir John Simon to contest North West Manchester seat
The Scotsman interprets Sir John Simon's move from Walthamstow to contest the North West Manchester seat as a sign the government plans a general election. The dispatch notes the August timing with August 17 from London.
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London
John Simon
Walthamstow
Manchester
Strike at Blackball Mine Paralyzes Work
August 18 Greymouth reports a strike at the Blackball Mine with 350 to 400 workers walking out after management refused to discontinue the night dog-watch shift from 10 p m. The Miners Union had urged a body to quit unless the shift ended. The Ngahere steamer left loaded for Wellington while Ngatore and Petone movements were uncertain.
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Greymouth
Blackball
eThe Blackball’ Company
Ngahere
Wellington
Ngatore
Petone
Sea-plane race to Britain seeks £5000 prize
Report from London dated August details two competitors in a Daily Mail sea-plane contest to fly round Britain. Hawker on a Sopwith biplane with Australian mechanic Kauper departed Southampton and reached Yarmouth in four and a half hours, averaging a mile per minute while rival McLean piloted a 100 horsepower Short biplane with Green engines.
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London
Cody
Radley
Daily Mail
Britain
Hawker
Kauper
Southampton
Yarmouth
McLean
Three New Bishoprics Created Before Prorogation
Parliament's final act before pro rogation established three new bishoprics at Sheffield Chelmsford and Suffolk. The measure reallocated ecclesiastical oversight and expanded church governance across the realm.
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London
Sheffield
Chelmsford
Suffolk
Admiralty Calls 200 Lieu Tenants for Naval Air Wing Service
The Admiralty invites two hundred lieu tenants aboard the Fleet to volunteer for service in the naval air wing of the Royal Flying Corps.
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The
Admiralty
Naval Air Wing
Royal Flying Corps
Pog Watch Shift Figures Under New Mining Plan
In Greymouth on August 18 a town report states that on the dog watch from midnight to 8am only 12 to 20 miners are employed. The majority of workers are said to be on the two other shifts.
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Greymouth
Panama Exhibition Opinions Split in Europe
London reports that Germany leans toward participating in the Panama Exposition with an estimated cost of 260000 pounds. France supports attendance only if copyright is granted for imported designs models and trademarks, already granted in the country of origin.
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London
Germany
France
Hamilton report urges national reserve for Canadian militia
General Sir Ian Hamilton recommends a national reserve for the militia, with adequate war stores and longer training periods. Colonel Sam Hughes, the Militia Minister, has actively increased numbers, and the militia is as efficient as ever.
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Ottawa
Sir Ian Hamilton
Sam Hughes
Hawker Disposed, Pickles Replaces Him in Mail Competition
An entry in the Daily Mail competition notes Hawker is indisposed due to sunstroke and Pickles will replace him in the event. The notice is dated August 18 at 1.80 p.m.
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London
Hawker
Pickles
Daily Mail
London Traffic Chooses Central Control For City Bus System
London select committee backs simplifying traffic control and moving sale authority to a special traffic branch of the Board of Trade. County councils would set routes and timetables with Traffic Board confirmation. Proposes speed limits for dangerous motor traffic, more refuges, and tighter police supervision. Omnibus firms oppose the plan.
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London
Greater
Board of Trade
Omnibus Companies
Mexican Rising Fights Leave Many Dead in Sonora
The State Department reports a two day battle at Roderiguez Sonora between Federals and rebels with heavy losses on both sides. Outcome was indecisive with many killed and wounded.
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Washington
State Department
Roderiguez
Sonora
Drought Ends as Kansas Sees Widespread Rainfall
After prayers for rain, Kansas experiences the greatest drought in state history ending with general showers. Crops suffered enormous damage as temperatures hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit in several cities and mines closed due to a water famine.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Fortune's Favourite Inheritance Shocks Bolton Labourer
August 18 report states Bolton Corporation labourer Lunstall inherited £200,000 from father in law Westwell, formerly involved in the West Australian pearl fisheries. The unusual legacy confers substantial wealth to a local worker in a surprising turn of events.
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London
Bolton Corporation
Lunstall
Westwell
Germany declines to exhibit at Panama Exposition
The North German Gazette reports Germany will not exhibit at the Panama Exposition. Industrial circles oppose the move, expecting no useful results, while Berlin hopes to show friendliness by a worthy representation at the Canal opening, credited to American energy.
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Berlin
Germany
America
Britain and Huerta an American Conviction
A New York Tribune report claims Britain will recognize Huerta due to influence from high quarters. It alleges Mexico will grant vast oil concessions as a condition, with Lord Cawdrey cited as influencing the Foreign Office, while denying improper pressure on Sir Edward Grey.
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New York
The
Tribune
Huerta
Britain
Lord Cawdrey
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
Ballyboe Fire in Fermanagh Sparks Sectarian Riots
Rioters burned the Orange Hall at Ballyboe in Fermanagh prompting clashes and security concerns as authorities investigated the blaze and its motives.
Republican Tariff Amendment Defeated on Fish Fruits Straw
An amendment proposed by Republicans to raise tariff rates on fish fruits straw and apples was defeated. The sugar schedule stands as the next hurdle with a stronger contest expected.
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Washington
Chronic Chest Complaints Woodie Great Peppermint Cure
An old advertisement touts Woodie Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for chronic chest complaints priced at 1s 6d. It markets itself as a tonic with claims to ease bronchial symptoms.
Melee at Derry Ends as Troops Arrive After Riots
At Derry a waterside clash broke out at midnight and police were attacked while separating combatants. Troops restored order. The funeral of spectator Mr I Armatrong, killed in the riots on Thursday, drew large attendance.
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London
Derry
I’. Armatrong
Oil Sample Supplied For Test By Taranaki Company
A sample of Taranaki oil has been given to the Auckland Automobile Association testing committee by the Taranaki Oil Company representative. The test will be conducted soon and if successful it could benefit motorists by providing a cheaper alternative to imported benzine.
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Auckland Automobile Association
Taranaki Oil Company
Australia Seen By Empire Commission As Gauche And Misunderstood
The Times Australian correspondent notes that Australia remains gauche and not yet adept at presenting itself to visitors unlike Canada. Sydney merchants show restrained resentment at inquiries. The Commission is expected to push for lower cable rates, cotton growth, increased family immigration, and a permanent Imperial Board of Trade.
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London
Times
Dominions Commission
Australia
Canada
Sydney
Commission
Imperial’ Board of Trade
Austrian Forging Plans Raise Recruit Levy
Vienna August 17 reports a proposal to raise the annual recruit levy to 260,000. Of the extra 40,000, 20,000 will fund the Army 2,000 the Navy and the remainder the Landwehr. Increases are also slated for cavalry and artillery.
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Vienna
Landwehr
Children Backing Cough at Night Woods Cure
A brief item notes usage of Woods's Great Pappermint Cure priced 6d for night time cough relief. Ed. 2a.
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Woods
Smallpox Epidemic Increases Case Count In Sydney
Sydney reports thirteen new smallpox cases in the metropolitan area marking a total of 499 since the outbreak. The week includes a police officer and a Saint Joseph's College pupil among the patients. quarantine imposed on the building and grounds.
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Sydney
Saint’. Joseph's College
Hunter's Hill
Cranbrook
Granbrosk
Contacts Released From Quarantine In Brisbane
Brisbane reports all contacts freed from quarantine with two patients nearly recovered. The August release marks progress in the outbreak response as health officials monitor remaining cases.
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Brisbane
Pahiatua Patient from Auckland Fully Recovered
An August report states the smallpox patient from Auckland has completely recovered and will be discharged tomorrow. No additional cases have occurred locally and nearly everyone has been vaccinated.
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Pahtatua
Auckland
Clean sheet at Auckland as smallpox cases stall
Auckland reports eight days without a new smallpox case. Two fresh cases are confirmed at Riverhead, located at the head of Auckland Harbour about ten miles from the city.
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Auckland
Riverhead
Auckland Harbour
American State Department urged to seize Curacao and Huonayre
Washington reports calls to negotiate the sale of Curacao and Huonayre for a naval base guarding southern approaches to the Panama Canal. The proposal emphasizes strategic control of Caribbean routes and defense positioning.
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Washington
Department
Curacao
Huonayre
Panama" Canal
British Association President Opposes New Physics Theories
Sir Oliver Lodge, addressing the British Association in London, will challenge the new schools of physicists disputing ether universality and endorsing the theory of relativity. The remarks were reported from the August 17 address received August 18.
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London
Sir Oliver Lodge
British Association
Actor Herbert Wilson fatally wounded at Elephant and Castle Theatre
During a performance at the Elephant and Castle Theatre Herbert Wilson the hero was wounded in the shoulder by gun wads and died from the injuries. The incident occurred during a stage production and authorities investigate the cause and responsible party.
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London
Elephant and Castle Theatre
Herbert Wilson
Alabama Legislature appoints Henry Clayton to Senate
Washington August 16 Henry Clayton is appointed by the Alabama Legislature to the United States Senate. The action shifts the Democratic majority, with a potential Senate floor fight as Republicans contest the appointment as irregular before Clayton takes his seat.
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Washington
Alabama
Henry Clayton
United States Senate
Senate
Clayton
Supreme Court opens criminal sittings in Christchurch
The Supreme Court criminal sittings opened with Judge Denniston noting 30 cases set for hearing against 19 defendants. Among the charges are Sunnyside Hospital manslaughter cases. Robert Frank sentenced to three months for forgery and William Anderson to ten years for an assault on a ten year old girl.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Denniston
Sunnyside’ Hospital
Robert’Trank
William Anderson
U S Refuses to Publish Japan Anti Alien Reply
Washington August 16 The United States Government will give every facility to Japan to test the anti alien dispute in U S Courts The State Department refuses to publish the latest reply from the Japanese Government on the matter
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Washington
United States
State Department
Bread price rises across Melbourne suburbs
The cost of bread has climbed in almost every Melbourne suburb from 3d to 2d for loaves, with the double loaf now 7d. Adelaide and Sydney had the same ruling price for some time. Production costs are cited as the cause.
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Melbourne
Adelaide
Sydney
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