New Zealand Freezes Meat Prices Spurred by Talks
Sir Joseph Ward met with New Zealand frozen meat importers in London to seek cooperation on price regulation and to discuss government advertising support. He said the government would not open shops or brand the meat or brand it in Britain and urged shippers to plan joint efforts.
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Per Press Association
London
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Britain
Stewart Dawson
Perth
Fletcher, Bros
Ashburton
Auckland
Petar ET Rolles
Canterbury
Fiendish treatment of horses reported near Monmouth
A Powell and Duffryn pit ponies left in a field at Newbridge Monmouth after coal stoppage were found with two stabbed to the heart and five injured by gashes in the neck and body.
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Pot Press Association
London
Powell and Duffeyn Company
Newbridge
Monmouth
State of siege in Catalonia abolished
Madrid reports that the state of siege in Catalonia has been abolished though constitutional guarantees remain suspended across Spain. The action aligns with ongoing central authorities and affects regional governance during the current political climate.
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Per. Press . Association
Madrid
Catalonia
Spain
Swedish Railway Men End Strike Halt Resumption of Work
Stockholm saw railway workers largely resist a strike and begin returning to work in many towns as tensions eased, with workers largely resolved against continuing the stoppage.
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Stockholm
Premiers Conference Seeks Settlement Amid Debated Finances
Melbourne August 19 reports the Premiers' Conference has not solved the financial problem but hopes for a settlement. Tasmanian potatoes face a proclamation from today causing 21,000 bays to be held on wharves. Sydney notes higher interest rates push up inscribed stock to 33 1/3 percent and a new 32 rate stock issue. Insanity statistics show 7 705 people under official supervision with maintenance cost totaling £165,427 and a rising burden on the public.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Weather brings brief snow and cold across regions
The report notes a day of fitful weather with snow, sleet, and rain, then a clear morning and a promise of continuing cold. Snow on hills varied, with little ground damage, and farmers prepare for sowing as mild spells lift. Также reports from Wanganui and Palmerston North describe snow on hills, blocked roads, and postponed events.
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Artuerious
Rusepune
Wanganui
Wangaehu
Palmerston North
Christchurch
Wellington Man Dies After Street Car Accident
William Dempsey, a 22 year old single man, died in hospital after being seriously injured in a bramcar incident on Vivian Street Monday. He was about to pick up a sack of chaff from a fallen wagon when the accident occurred.
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Wellington
William Dempsey
Vivian Street
End of Land Settlement Nears in New Zealand
Hon Mr Buddo said at Oxford that land settlement of small areas is rapidly ending and by 1922 nearly all land under survey would be allocated. The update comes from Christchurch via the Press Association.
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Christchurch
Oxford
Buddo
Hutchison to stand for Rangitikei seat. McKay declines
Wanganui August 18 reports Mr George Hutchison has authorized the Chronicle to announce his candidacy for the Rangitikei seat. Mr McKay will not be a candidate. Wellington police donate to the unemployed relief fund. Inspector Ellison forwarded a cheque for £25 to the New Zealand Times editor.
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Wanganui
George Hutchison
The
Chronicle
Rangitikei
McKay
Wellington
Unemployed Relief Fund
Ellison
New Zealand Times
Displenishing sale opens at Lowcliffe estate farm
The Lowgliife estate sale begins today at the original homestead amid a record county auction since the Grigg and Russell partnership dissolution. Dowling's improvements and drainage turned wild land into productive acreage attracting farmers from across Canterbury. 200 attend via special train from Ashburton and others from the south to view stock, furniture, and sundries offered by the National Mortgage and Agency Company.
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Lowwcliffe
Loweliffe
John Grigg
Russell
Longbeach
Thomas Dowling
Rakaia
Louweliffe
Findlay
Hinds
Rangitata
Canterbury
Messrs
Scott
Ernest Gray
Legislative Council
John
Michael Studholme
John Studholme
Coldstream Estate
Marenan
Cracroft
Lovcliffe
Coldstream
C. H. Dowding
Loveliffe and Chatmoss
E. H. Robson
Rhodes
J. Studholme
Dominion
Loweliff
Mr Dowling
My Dowling
Ashburton
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited
Sea Beach
Supreme Court clears multiple defendants in Aus trials
In Christchurch and Dunedin during August 19 sessions, Richard Bromley, Alfred Johnstone, and James Gill were all found not guilty of perjury theft and breaking and entering respectively. Patrick Arthur and James Dalton were convicted of conspiracy to defraud with Snowy Sincock, Dalton sentenced to nine months. Albert Weingott and Trancia Ramsey received four and two months for theft and indecent act. Frederick Matthews found guilty of receiving stolen goods.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Richard John Leslie Bromley
Alfred Earnest Albert Johnston
James Gill
Methven
Patrick Arthur
James Dalton
Snowy” Sincock
Henry Arn
Ura
Dalton
Sincock
Arthur
Wellington
Albert Charles Weingott
Trancia Ramsey
Dunedin
Frederick Matthews
Ashburton Harriers Hold First Cross Country Championship
The Ashburton Harriers Club hosted its inaugural five mile cross country race in the Domain this afternoon. W Simpson won the county championship in 37 minutes 19 seconds with L Hill second in 38 minutes 47 seconds and L Helem third in 39 minutes 1 second. Mrs E F Grigg awarded the blue ribbon and praised Simpson for another win to his long list. spectators cheered the veteran runner.
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Ashburton Harriers
W. Simpson
L. Hill
Tallow and Meat Prices at Sale
At the tallow sales 1562 cases were offered and 1152 sold. Mutton prices 8d for fine and 6d for medium. Beef prices 38s 3d for fine and 29s 4d for medium.
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Press Association
London
Frozen Meat Market Report from Napier
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company cables today the Napier August 19 market quotations for frozen meat. Mutton Canterbury Napier Wellington and North Island 214d. Lamb first quality 34d second 34d. Beef Hinds 3rd fores 24d.
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Napier
Colonial
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Hinds
Trouble at Otira dispute delays conciliation
From Christchurch on August 15 a Labour Department official and the tunnel project engineer conferred at Otira but produced no definite outcome. On August 19 Greymouth reports Mr McLean refused to bring lamp matters before Conciliation Commissioners and the Miners Federation Executive will represent the men.
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Christchurch
Otira
Moston
Labour Department
Gavin
Greymouth
Star
McLean
Miners’ Federation
Grocers Advertises Dried Frais and Jams by Weight
A long list of dried fruits and preserves with prices per pound and per case appears. Items include currants raisins figs dates prunes peaches apricots apples and plums alongside jams from various brands and sizes. Also listed are chemical and washing compounds such as cream of tartar borax soda and related products with unit prices.
Fire destroys cottage on Seaview Road near school
A fire early yesterday gutted a six room cottage on Seaview Road now Brighton near the school. Despite attempts to extinguish it the house was destroyed and its furniture damaged. Insurance covered £450 for the house and £250 for the furniture in the Standard Office.
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Christchurch
Seaview Road
Brighton
Smuggled Opium Charged at Magistrate Court
William Alford Masters a commercial traveller who arrived from Sydney by the Moeraki yesterday was charged at the Magistrate's Court today with possessing 100 tins of opium valued at about £300. He was fined £100 and the opium was ordered forfeited.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
William Alford Masters
Sydney
Moeraki
Waterside Workers Conference Action on Labour Waste
In Wellington on August 19 the Waterside Workers Conference passed a motion urging the Government to launch an air inquiry into waste labor in water side employment and to legislate to limit workers to a living numbers. Two speakers argued preference to unionists bred surplus labor, but the majority disagreed. The mover linked proper land-question handling by the Government to solving the issue.
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Wellington
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Sweden
Copyright
Per Press
Association—Copyright
Priemers’ Conference
Ruapuna
Per Presa Association
Ver Press Association
Lowgliffe Estate
Henry Stephenson
Mrs . Bright
Alford Forest Road
Westelt
North Canterbury
Havelock &Treet
South Rakala
L, Oxley, Clerk
Ashburton Borough
the Domain
H. H. Fooks
Advely
W. H. Collins and Co
W. Sparrow
Aring Square Church
United
Evangelistic Mission Poashera
Pastor W. , Lamert
Rand Temperance Entertainment
Congress of Nations
Oddfellows’ Hall
Acade Chambers
Mr_ Jackson
Coolk-baker
Chas, Thomas
Telendoras Ag
Percy's
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
H. M. Jones
Carter
Sutton
Twlen
Goloshes
Andrew Orr & CO
L. Helem
Serase Pa
B. Shearer
the Ladies OF
Beattie
H. E. Bonnington
Sola Agency
Misses R. & M. Beattie
Hair Specialists & Masseuse
Royal Exchange Buildings
Crude Petroleum
N.Z
Farmers’ Co-Op
ERCY
Immo & Blair
Fletcher Bros
A. T. H. Seetand
East Direct
Mra Eli Good
Bertha Lois
Dramore
Ashbur
Tor Weineelery
John Moore
Undertaker
Commercial
Farmers! Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
F. Ferriman
Wakanui Road
T.S
Victoria Street
Hast Street
Moore Street
N.S. Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
West Street
Stud Notices
Mount Harding
Clanranald
Terradina
Jaxim
S. G. Holmes
Countess Ae Duchess T
Ceylon
Empress Tha Uv
Princess Tea
Ryland
Oried Fruits
Asia
Frimley
Motueka
Per Tig
Ay Wg
Bie
Kirkpatrick
Highlander
Nestle'a
R. Bell and Co
BR. Bell and Co
Bryant
May
Tobagco
Juno
Havelock
Golden Eagle
Old Judge
Myrtle Grove
Brown & Co
Brown and Polson
Japan
Keen
Reckitt
G. Meddins
People's Popular
Jhgnmonger
Burnett Street
Collins & CO
National Mortrage & Agency , N.Z., Limited
Lowcliffe Glearing Sale
Tinwald
Chae— Dairy
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Hebron
Fletcher. Bros
Cash Supply Stores
Ocraighead & CO
Mercery
Terest
Graighead & Co., Eee
Friedlander Bros
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Friedlander, Auctioneer
Becc
H. A. Gates
Turday
McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors
Waterside Workers Conference
Staveley
Ponhis
Stora
Arcade
Borse Team
National Mortgage and Agency C ” Avotionerrs
J. A. Clothier, Tinwald
ETD
Atalanta
Burneit Street
MacclesReid
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