Dr Chapple’s Preferred Voting Reform Gains Liberals
The article argues Dr Chapple’s proposed preferential voting plan improves representation, citing Belgium France Germany and supports Tasmania Finland and New Zealand examples. It asserts second ballots distort democracy and that proportional or preferential voting better reflects minority and overall voter will.
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Finland
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Austria
Germany
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OWS
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National Liberals
Chapple
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Smith
Brown
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Belgum
New Zealand Mission View of Chinese Awakening and Mingling Trade
A Tang Shang letter from LOGAL AND GENERAL, a New Zealander with the China Inland Mission, reports rising Chinese interest in outside affairs and the empire’s advancement. It notes climate limits on missionary work but anticipates a zeal with a seasonal campaign, aiming at Mongolian conquest and predicting strong outcomes. It also requests colonial apparel items for long journeys from New Zealand.
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Ashburton
Mongolia
New Zealand
Rain and frost sweep Ashburton district weather notes
The district saw 13 points of rain in Ashburton since yesterday morning with five degrees of frost last night. Methven endured heavy rain from Wednesday evening through Thursday, affecting crops and grass after recent frosts.
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Methven
Farm sales and public notices amid river works report
Messrs H Matson and Co sell Thos Dalton’s Wakanui farm to W J Lewin. Midday express axle box fire at Ashburton on arrival. Somerset Private Hotel to run under new management from September. Lot 19 sale in Charles Street Alenton to Mrs Clarkson. Tenders for Opihi River bridge opened. reinforced concrete bridge favored. Timaru elder Henry Durand dies aged 79 after arriving in 1859. Foresters’ annual social a success at Orange Hall. Methven football club dispute over obligations to Ashburton set for Rugby Union meeting. Time payment system debated by Wellington Trustees. cases of piano and sewing machine foreclosures noted. Wool price discrepancies between London market and High Commissioner cited by Oamaru wool brokers. Canterbury farm labourers case: Court declines general wage award. shepherds’ wages not addressed. dissent by Mr McCullough. Senate and departmental items follow.
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New Zealand
High Commissioner
Canterbury
Otago
Shepherds
McCullough
Traction engine owner fined in Mount Somers case
Charles Bell faced charges based on Andrew Christie s information for driving a traction engine on the main road at Mount Somers without proper rights. He did not appear and was fined 40s plus costs. Civil business judged by default: T H Elliott vs R Anderson for 8 pounds 8s.
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Andrew Christie
County Council
Mount Somers
T. H. Elliott
Mr Kennedy
V. R. Anderson
Taylor Carrington Cinematograph Enters Oddfellows Ball
Two thousand pounds has been spent by Mr Charlie Taylor and Miss iia Carrington to launch their cinematograph show at the Oddfellows Ball this evening. Over a thousand pounds is invested in films including Pathe Freres Life of Christ. The pair supervise the entertainment and expect a crowded house.
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New Zealand Parliament Debates Savings Bank Withdrawals and Cost of Living
The Legislative Council in Wellington meets at 2 30 pm and discusses saving bank withdrawals, with the Attorney General stating no plan to adopt Victoria’s check system for Post Office Savings Bank. Debates on cost of living for married workers versus singles are interrupted by adjournment. Council insists on amendments to the Incorporated Societies Bill and adjourns at 4 10 pm.
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House Debates First Readings and Committee of Supply
The House met at 2.40 pm with first readings given to Murchison County and Otago Heads Native Reserve Road Bills. Westport Harbour Board Loan Bill passed third time with Premier noting the Board’s solid financial position. Christchurch City Sanitation Empowering Bill also passed third time. Through committee, Oamaru Town Hall Gasworks Sites and Recreation Reserves Bill and Christchurch City Betterment Bill were examined. the Betterment Bill sparked debate over municipal powers to acquire land for widening streets, settled with consent-based limits. Later, in Committee of Supply, printing rolls controversy in Wellington arose, with a defense of current system. Voted sums included Stamps and Deeds 33,091 and Native Department 28,292, with motions to reduce. Numerous speakers urged strengthening Native Land Court and judges, better accommodation, and faster land proceedings. debate noted.
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Retired Wakanui Farmer Honored by Elgin Social
Mr David Butterick was feted in Elgin schoolroom by Wakanui friends marking his retirement after about thirty years in the district. An illuminated address was presented, with speeches of praise, a musical program, refreshments, and a dance concluding a successful gathering.
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Crooks
Dutch government delays Venezuela action over expelled minister
United Presa Association dispatches from The Hague report the Dutch government delaying any naval move against Venezuela until expelled minister Reuse arrives. In New York, the World endorses Bryan amid democracy versus plutocracy debate. The Lusitania voyage and missing Bermuda bound Bangalore collage note add to a busy cable day.
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Britain to Introduce Four Year Shipbuilding Bill
London reports via the Daily Telegraph Berlin desk that Britain plans a four year shipbuilding bill. Har ding hints at Cronberg that the move aims to bolster naval capacity. The Kaiser says the measure is not hostile and should not trigger counter measures. The piece notes a shift in Germany’s view of Britain.
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Austria withdraws Macedonian reform scheme amid Turkish events
The Austrian Cabinet, replying to a Russian note, agrees to temporarily withdraw its reform plan in Macedonia as the situation in Turkey moves toward the powers' main aims. The Vienna dispatch notes the decision as of August 20.
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Parliament to Act on Cattle Disease in Cape Colony
Capetown correspondent reports Parliament will be asked to sanction strong measures to safeguard the colony's cattle from East Coast fever. The notice is carried by The Times with August 20 dateline. Entities include Cape Colony, Parliament, East Coast fever, Capetown, Times.
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Smuts Withdraws Registration Bill Refered to Select Committee
Pretoria report states that after interviews with Asiatic leaders General Botha and Mr Smuts withdrawn the Voluntary Registration Validation Bill and referred the registration question to a select committee of the Assembly for study.
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Languages Equal Footing Bill Passed Readings
Bloemfontein reports the Legislative Council read a second time the bill placing English and Dutch on equal footing as a medium of instruction. Durban notes Dinizulu burst a blood vessel. condition described as serious but not critical.
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Terrible Explosion at a Gollery
London reports a disastrous explosion at the Maypole colliery with 600 workers underground, 84 halted work and escaped to the surface. Rescue teams faced smoke, shifting shifts, and mutilated remains as explorers describe the scene and ongoing fires.
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Admiral Evans Urges Navy Build to Sixteen Battleships Per Ocean
Admiral Evans urged a proper standard for the American navy to commission sixteen battleships for the Pacific and sixteen for the Atlantic, with eight in each ocean, in a bid discussed with friends.
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Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds
An 1890s style advertisement claims Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds cures night hacking coughs and popularizes a peppermint remedy. It lists prices like 6d and 23d for some products and asserts reliable relief.
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