Birth and In Memoriam Notices from August
BIRTH. ADDIS. On August 19 at Ellesmere Nursing Home a son is born to the wife of T H Addis. IN MEMORIAM. ROULSTON. On August 20 1907 Senmel Roulston beloved husband of Marion Roulston died after a long life. The verse laments his passing and recalls his peaceful memory. Inserted by his wife and family.
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Ashburton Local Notes and Legislative Debates 1908
Local and general news from the House of Representatives on leave of absence for John McLachlan. Reports on agricultural experiments in Canterbury, education act amendments, and the Second Ballot Bill. Also rural commerce notes, a social at Ashburton Football Club, ammunition costs, a child abandonment case, a false pretence case, a mutual improvement society meeting, and Ashburton market sales data.
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Weather and farm notes from Ashburton district
Rain and cold gusts hit Ashburton Wednesday night with lambing underway. General county rainfall reported. weather blamed for potential lamb mortality.
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Question on Canterbury estate for closer settlement
In Parliament, Mr Matmen asked if the Minister for Lands moved to secure the estate of the late Mr Duncan Cameron’s trustees for closer settlement. Mr McNab said he had moved and referred the matter to officials. Mr Hardy pressed for a reply, while Mr Flatman mocked the inquiry and Mr Hardy accused the government of “robbing the widow.”
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Farmers protest railway rates on imported timber and coal
At the North Canterbury Executive meeting of the Farmers Union Mr R Evans moved a resolution opposing the railway rate on imported timber and coal. He argued farmers pay rate and a half plus duty, producing 86 percent of national wealth while 80 percent are taxed to protect 5 or 10 percent. The motion, backed by Mr Lill and Mr Leadley, stated Canterbury farmers suffer most from timber shortages and unfair treatment. The group defended duty to curb Oregon pine dumping, and the resolution was carried unanimously.
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Cornish manslaughter case continued in Dunedin Supreme Court
In Dunedin on August 19 and 20 the Cornish manslaughter trial faced a day of conflicting testimony. Witnesses included Dr Burnett and Lily Knox, with Atkinson briefly discredited. defence offered no witnesses. Crown counsel argued contradictory evidence and questioned credibility, while the defence highlighted inconsistent statements by Bennett and the accused’s dismissal as motive.
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Immigrant Ship Oswestry Grange Arrives in Melbourne
The Oswestry Grange arrives from Liverpool at Melbourne carrying 235 immigrants bound for New Zealand. The Wimmera sailed last night from Sydney and Melbourne reported. Infigenza is noted as a seasonal pre valent. influenza treatment is advised with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for immediate relief and to ward off dangerous consequences.
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American Squadron to Samoa and Return to San Francisco
A six large modern armoured cruisers and seven destroyers under Admiral Swinburne will sail from San Francisco Monday for Samoa at Germanys invitation then proceed to San Diego and Magdalena Bay before returning to San Francisco in December.
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Lloyd George defends Churchill and Grey amid criticism
Mr Lloyd George replies to the Standard’s charge against Winston Churchill and himself. He praises Sir Edward Grey and expresses full confidence in Grey to handle Britain’s complex, difficult problems.
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Turkey halts spy system may save 1.5 million yearly
Reuters reports Turkey estimates abolition of the spy system will save about one million five hundred thousand annually. The move aims to curb covert operations and cut government spending.
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Reuter
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National Convention to Meet in Durban for Closer Union
Durban announces the National Convention will meet in October to pursue closer union. Natal Taxation Bill introduced a graduated income tax with one shilling in the pound on incomes over £1000 and three half-pence on lands of absentees.
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Lawlessness at Macroom Forces Police to Stand Aside
In Macroom County Cork civilian officers refuse to act amid unrest. The Master of the Rolis in Dublin declines to shift service risk from a process-server to a postman and orders writ placarding on police barracks near tenants' residences.
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Archbishop Carr Calls Ireland to Show Self Restraint in Home Rule
Archbishop Carr of Melbourne urged Galway listeners that Ireland must avoid crime and rage while appealing for Home Rule. He said using current powers wisely would earn sympathy, preserve union, and gain Crown recognition, boosting Ireland’s material progress and resources.
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Explosive disaster entombs miners at Maypole colliery near Wigan
An explosion at No 1 Maypole colliery Ab ram near Wigan Lancashire destroys the ventilating shaft and cage. It blasts timber, releases smoke, and endangers 76 miners believed trapped by possible gas ignition. Rescue efforts from Wigan Junction colliery discovered dead ponies and three miners, with all hope abandoned by 3 AM.
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Scenes at the Pit Mouth and Rescue Efforts
Frantic scenes formed at the pit mouth as relatives gathered. Special lifesaving apparatus from Howebridge and Altoft aided operations. Three men escaped by traversing the Wigan Junction colliery amid heavy roof falls. Twenty bodies have been hovered.
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Injured in Sham Fight Near Liverpool District
Report from August 20 describes a sham fight in the Liverpool district where Captain Wedd was thrown from his horse and badly injured. Several men were slightly hurt and two horses died during the fracas.
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Auckland honors voyage of American fleet with warm praise
The Auckland reception committee thanks Donne and Hamer for their service in organizing the government backed events for the American fleet. Sydney reports preparations and decorations for the fleet's Australian welcome with crowds and bright lights, while Lord Northcote and Admiral Sperry exchange cordial wireless messages of fellowship and thanks.
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Rifle shooting King’s Prize at the Rifle Association
At the Brisbane Rifle Association meeting on August 20 Sergeant Edwards from New South Wales won the King’s Prize with 232 points. Queensland’s Guy was second with 228 and Hyde third with 226 points.
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Phenomenal cricket surge with 29 centuries in eight days
In county cricket a remarkable run of centuries unfolds over eight days. Surrey posted 532 for eight to defeat Kent by an innings and 318. Essex tallied 573 for nine against Northampton. Middlesex made 584 for eight against Notts. Lancashire reached 506 against Leicestershire.
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New Zealand Edges New South Wales In Jubilee Carnival
In Melbourne on the jubilee football carnival opening six thousand spectators watched New Zealand beat New South Wales by one point after a late rally. New Zealand led late, then NSW briefly led at halftime before NZ's seven goals in the final two quarters sealed victory. Tasmania defeated Queensland 22 goals 22 behinds to 2 goals 2 behinds in Sydney.
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Wanganui Defeats Southland In Strained Weather
Wanganui beat Southland ten points to six at Recreation Ground this afternoon in fairly sunny conditions and sparse attendance. The forwards were closely matched with Southland slightly better in loose dribbling while Southland excelled in line kicking.
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Otago Defeats Southland In Inter-Provincial Match
In Invercargill on August 19 Otago beat Southland 3 to 1 in a wet, sloppy ground inter-provincial clash. Clyde Aspinall and Grant scored for Otago while Walton netted for Southland.
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