Imprest Supply Bill debated in Wellington Parliament session
Wellington notes report a prolonged committee on the Imprest Supply Bill with criticism of colony finances, references to increased expenditure and railway costs, and promises of a Bill next week to amend the Public Works Act. Discussions cover Blue Star contract doubts, education salaries, and South Africa service plans before final passage.
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G. W. Russell
Ell
Atkinson
W. Hall-Jones
Joseph Ward
Otago
Riccarton
Mrr Massey
Blue Star
South Africa
London
Tanrenson
East Coast Native Trust Lands
Sir Joseph Ward
Gisborne
Bank of New Zealand
Leeds speech on wool warehousing costs prompts idea
Mr Sadder spoke at Leeds and complained about heavy warehousing dues for wool in London. He suggested warehousing samples near consumption points to reduce costs.
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Electric Telegraph
London
Sadder
Leeds
Hea
Premier visits Hull to promote wool trade with Bradford Leads
The Premier cabled Sir Joseph Ward saying he was cordially received in Hull. He was urged by Hull residents to establish direct wool trade with Bradford and Leeds to bypass London charges.
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Joseph Ward
Hull
Bradford
Leads
London
Overcrowded Drayton Grange Officers Clash With Colonel Lyster
Testimony from officers aboard the Drayton Grange disputes Colonel Lyster’s charges of insubordination and overcrowding. Captain Innes says 120 stowaways is fair. other officers claim 260. A shipwright confirms deck space for 2000 men but cites inadequate sleeping quarters under emigration rules.
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Department of Navigation
IMPERIAL BY ELECTION RESULTS IN SEVEN OAKS VICTORY
London reports Mr Forster reelected for Seven Oaks by a majority of 891. Sir Henry Irving denies any agreement for an Australian tour. A sculling testimonial is planned for George Towns upon his marriage and return to Australia. Racial riot in Tupelo, Mississippi leaves four whites and eight blacks dead.
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Yorkshire Wins County Championship Title
London on August 22 reports Yorkshire has secured the County Cricket Championship. The Australians sail September 20 and will tour South Africa for a month before arriving in Australia December 3, seeking to schedule matches in Melbourne Sydney or Brisbane on their return.
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Kent and Australia cricket match update from August
In Lanvor on August 21 Kent scored 77 in their first innings with Trumble taking eight for 30. Australia in their second innings stand at eight for one. On August 22 Lonpox reports clear weather and a 10,000 crowd as Trumper leads a 69 innings with Noble 28 and Hopkins 18. Kent need 287 to win.
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Bot fly sighting triggers alarm in Murrumburrah district
The bot fly has appeared in the Murrumburrah district causing great alarm. A rat crusade is being resumed due to fears of plague, with another day set for a general destruction.
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Murrumburrah
Labor Shortage and Chinese Import Debate in South Africa
In Johannesburg natives face rising labor scarcity threatening farms as repatriated Boers struggle to work. Reuter cites 623000 native workers available, while talks of Chinese labor import proceed. Cape Parliament faction deposes Sprigg ally Doctor Smartt as party leader amid territorial shifts and regional exclusions.
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The Shah in England's Capital Sights
The Shah visited Westminster Abbey Maxim's works and the Hippodrome drawing intense interest from Londoners as he toured prominent sites in a high profile trip.
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Electric Telegraph
Shah
Westminster Abbey
Maxim
Hippodrome
The King Plans Royal Cruise After Farewell Visit
The King Queen and Princess Victoria depart Osborne after a farewell to Queen Victoria. They embark on a voyage around Great Britain aboard the Victorian and Albert, stopping at Weymouth for a large reception. Newspapers may reproduce a facsimile of the King’s autograph letter to the People on the eve of the Coronation.
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Victoria
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Albert
Great Britain
Weymouth
Australian Coronation Contingent Sends Off at Alexandra Park
The Australian Coronation Contingent was honored at Alexandra Park before marching to Albert Docks to board the steamer Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel Cameron thanked General Cooke for troop treatment and praised global meeting opportunities strengthening imperial camaraderie. Cameron later thanked the press and public for vast hospitality.
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Electric Telegraph—Copyright
London
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Cooke
Rhodes scholarships plan draws Morgan interest
Professor Parkin of Toronto College seeks American capitalists to fund English youth scholarships at American colleges modeled on Cecil Rhodes bequest. The trustees of Rhodes's will instructed Parkin to prepare a scheme and the effort is likely to bear fruit with financier J P Morgan showing interest.
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Ottawa
Professor Parkin
Toronto College
Cecil Rhodes
Pierpont Morgan
Rhodes
Mount Kembla Disaster Inquiry Hears Gas Known Before Blast
At the Mount Kembla inquiry counsel for deceased relatives says they were told gas existed in the mine and its presence was known before the explosion. The testimony was received by the inquiry on August 23 at 10.62 am in Sydney.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Sydney
Mount Kembla
The Pearl Shelling Industry Under Scrutiny
The commission report on Western Australian pearling finds black labour virtually essential for operation. In Baweans the Premier warns that continuing federal policy could ruin the industry or force transfer to Dutch territory.
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Baweans
Dashwood
Gloomy Outing in New South Wales Trade Outlook
The report from Broser notes heavy rain shortage yet a gloomy outlook with stock shortages across NSW. Stock owners have spent £50,000 in three months to keep sheep alive as fodder imports exceed £1,000,000 this year. Water supply in Sydney grows more acute prompting stricter consumption limits.
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Atock
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Sydney
Drought Break-Up Report From Sooney Day 22
The Hastarn Riverina area shows rain while most of the State records light showers. The forecast notes an overall decline in rainfall and concerns that wet conditions may be ending.
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Hastarn
Riverina
Arcade Horse Sale Prices at Local Auction
A large entry of horses at Arcade yielded prices including a 5 year old bay gelding at 45 pounds and a bay mare at 48 pounds. Other entries ranged from 36 to 52 pounds for various bay colts fillies and geldings with harness horses selling for 15 pounds.
Frisco steamers to call at Fanning Island on each voyage
Pacific Cable Board requests led to arrangements by Mr Sprecklen with government consent. Frisco steamers will call at Fanning Island on every trip or on alternate trips. Weather dull but may improve for the Taranaki Auckland football match. Local troopers of the Seventh Contingent report unpaid pay due since June. Farmers Union meeting approves 1s per member levy to defend a Waimate Labor Union case against threshing mill owners. Annual subscription set at 3s. canvass to recruit members planned. apathy among farmers noted.
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Electric Telegraph
AuckLane
Pacific Cable Board
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Fanning Island
Timany
Farmers’ Union
Waimate Labor Union
Sick Troopers Report From Motushi and Wennington
The Motushi report says Montrose invalids are well except Troopers C Lowe and L D Morgan who caught colds en route. Sergeant Pierard and Corporal Lecomte who nurse scarlet fever cases are ill with the disease. Some troopers in district hospital endured a tough night but are not seriously ill. Wennington notes sick list and smallpox patients improving. two new cases Farrier Ross with scarlet fever and Farrier Nelson with enteric in the Eight Contingent. Mrs Harrison Lee will speak at an No-license meeting in Oddfellows Hall tomorrow at 8 16 pm. collection to defray expenses.
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Ladies' Guild Social at Baring Square Church
A successful Ladies' Guild social in the church hall supported the upcoming bazaar to clear the church debt. John Orr spoke on his Fiji trip with island resources and sugar industry insights. Fire walkers impressed spectators, and photographs and native crafts were shown. Orr noted travel cost of £9 and praised Union Company arrangements. Miss Orr and others contributed musical items. Miss Collins played the piano.
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Tender Accepted For Grubbing Gorse By W Lunoy
The tender of W Lunoy has been accepted to perform grubbing and burning of gorse under the contract. Work expected to begin promptly with completion details to follow in official notices.
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Fragmentary OCR Notice of Event Details
The readable parts point to a dated sequence with numbers and names, but most specifics are garbled. The fragment mentions a price or percentage figure, times or dates, and references to persons or entities, yet no clear event or outcome is established.
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