Fatal motor accidents claim drivers and spectators
Report from New York cites two Indianapolis race fatalities Bourge the driver and the mechanic. A second crash killed three spectators and injured others as vehicles plunged over a trestle bridge. In twenty four hours thirty eight fatal American crashes reported. Amsterdam collision at Nijmegen kills three motorists.
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Per
Press Association
New York
Indianapolis
Bourge
Chaffeur
America
Amsterdam
Nijmegen
Holland
The Floods in Victoria and Related News
Melbourne reports extensive flood damage with crops stock and property losses. many families displaced and rescues from roofs. Rupanyup submerged, reservoirs burst, Banyend hotel washed away. Other items: Umta sighting near Goode Island, whaleboat capsized with three drowned natives,Typographical Society wage vote, and agriculture conference on vegetable diseases and biosecurity. Fursa searches for the Waratah.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Rae
Rupanyup
Banyend
London Grain and Wool Markets Report
Commercial from London notes wheat prices steady with weather volatility and high demand for Australian cargoes. Flour slow, oats quiet, New Zealand and La Plata shipments listed. Australian meat premiums up seven shillings and sixpence to ten shillings. Danish butter firm at 114s to 116s per cwt. Bradford wool market very firm with prices for common sixties at 262d and super 273d.
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London
New Zealand
la Plata
Bradford
Weekly Poultry Market Report From Canterbury Co operative
The Canterbury Co op Eye Poultry and Produce Co reports a small Saturday entry after Grand National Week with keen competition and strong prices. Hens and ducks show notable gains while other poultry types remain firm. prices per pair are listed for roosters pullets hens ducks turkeys geese and pigeons with specific ranges.
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Canterbury
Wool, Skin, and Fat Sales At Auction Today
Auctioneers reported brisk competition and higher skin prices as a large entry of wool skins fat and hides passed through. Prices ranged across halfbreds crossbreds merinos lambs pelts and hides with bids for wool crutchings bag wool and rough fat noted in detail.
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Bs Ag
Rheumatic Gout relief claim in vintage ad
Mr Bates reports weather and shares James Shakes of Wellington endorsing RHEUMO for Rheumatic Gout. The testimonial claims pain relief within twenty minutes and swelling disappearance by morning, urging readers to choose RHEUMO over other liniments and pills.
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Shakes
James Shakes
Wellington
Mannere Stragh
Trouble at Otira miners seek action over Sunday tunnel walk
The Trangahua Miners' Union endorsed electing the Otira miners and appealed to Grey mouth labour agents for breach of the award after Mr McLean refused to submit the issue. Canterbury Trades and Labour Council endorses miners' stance and calls unions to warn workers to stay away.
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Reefton
Trangahua Miners’ Union
Otira
McLean
Conciliation Board
Greymouth
Christchurch
Canterbury Trades and Labour Council
Miners’ Federation
Supreme Court Sessions Not Guilty Verdicts and Arson Sentence
The trial of William Cotter and William Nicholls for robbery ended with Not Guilty verdicts after a 15 minute jury retirement. Jennings Shaw was sentenced to six months for perjury. Hans Shaw to £50 recognisance. Sullivan was acquitted of indecent assault. Kingi was acquitted on carnal knowledge. Frederick Wilmckens received a three year arson sentence.
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Christchurch
William Cotter
William Nicholls
Sarah Falcon
Jennings Shaw
Hans Shaw
Richard’ James Sullivan
Donnelly
Ajter
Wellington
Supreme Court
Wiremu Kingi
Auckland
Frederick Wilckens
Owham
London pork imports and Chinese venture intrigue officials
The report notes a shipment of frozen pork from China reaching the London market via the International Export Company. The venture is described as a potential opening wedge for a large industry, with Hankow pork under ten cents per pound and London prices around 2d to 3d, despite freight.
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Cable Tam
China
London
North China Herald
International Export Company
Lady's purse lost near Rangitata bridge
On August 21 a lady reports missing a purse between Rangitata bridge and Mayfield containing a cheque gold notes and silver. A reward of £2 is offered for its return to Mr T McDowell Mayfield or Mr H AH Hood Mount Somers.
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Rangitata Bridge
Mayfield
T. McDowell
Mayfeld
H. AH. Hood
Mount Somers
Congress of Nations Envo ys Unique Temperance Entertainment
Ashburton event on Tuesday August 24 1909 at Ddfellows Hall features Mrs Cole from Christ Church as Standard Bearer for Britannia. Grand National Costume march at 8 pm under Ashburton WCE auspices.
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Ddfellows’ Hall
Ashburton
Congress OF Nations
Ashburton Wce
Cole
Christchurch
Britannia
Gorlitz v Kubelik damages case in Dunedin
Gorlitz v Kubelik heard in the Supreme Court Dunedin on August 23 with £3000 damages claimed for breach of agreement over appointing the plaintiff manager during an Australian tour. The case was ordered to stand over for possible private settlement.
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Dunedin
Gorlitz
Rutledge Fined For Selling Liquor Without License
William Charles Rutledge who runs supper rooms in the city was fined ten pounds and costs at the Police Court this morning for selling intoxicating liquor without a license.
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Per
Press Association
Dunedin
William Charles Rutledge
Mock Parliament Meeting Sets Seats and Officials
The Ashburton Mock Parliament Committee met Saturday in Cheat and Co. offices with full delegation. The group adopted the constituents list, booked Oddfellows Hall for September 29 and 30, and fixed admission prices with children half price. Officers named include Clerk W Beil and Usher G Meddins. press privileges granted to local papers and reporters from London Times Daily Mail and Chicago Tribune.
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Ashburton
Messrs Cheat and Co
Pitt
F. H. Cheat
Oddfellows’ Hall
W. Beil
Black Rod
G. Meddins
W. Carroll
Bellamy’s
H. B. Shearer
Mir Arthur Hopkins
Ashburton Mail and Guardian
Christchurch Press
Lyttelton Times
Messrs
W. Reddicliffe
W. Inwood and
Maconachie
London Times
Daily Mail
Chicago Tribune
Ashburton Golf Club Ladies Final Reports
The final for Dr Alaude's prize for ladies was won by Mrs. D Friedlander over Mrs Buchanan in a boisterous wind. Buchanan posted 46 for nine holes, Friedlander 51 for nine. Prizes include an 18 hole bogey event and a one club match. The men's semi final for Dr Mantle's prize saw D Wood defeated by E W Cardale on the 19th green after a close contest.
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Dr Alaude
D. Friedlander
Buchanan
Bullock
Messrs
G. H. Buchanan
EB. W. Cardate
Dr Mantle
D. Wood
W. Cardale
Progress of India Blue Book 1907 08 Reports Economy Growth
The Progress of India 1907–08 shows India's revenue at 271 003 275 with expenditure 76 697 299 and debt rising from 234 to 246 million. Gold reserve stands at 2 247 207. Trade in two decades boosted imports 160 percent and exports 115 percent. Post Office figures rise, coal and gold dominate output, and moves favor home manufacture and Indian purchases for government needs.
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India
United Kingdom
Germany
Qobina
United States
France
Dapag
Itaica
Chronic Chest Complaints Reported At Woods Peppermint Cure
Fragmentary note cites Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chest complaints. Text mentions fe fd and Pe 6d with unclear context and no verifiable details.
Prize Winner Bint J Fillbasket and Garden Produce List
A list of prize winning names and assorted vegetables including French Bow Mount Cook Broccoli Chiswick Beauty Carrow Cauliflower White Plume Celery Luxury Lettuce and various peas and tomatoes. The text references Boston Beauty Lettuce Jumbo Cos Lettuce The Governor Pea British Crown Pea Giant Sugar Pea and Holmes Supreme Tomato.
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Clint White
James
American_ Wonder
William Hurst
Carter
Vetiche
Stuart
Laing
Mount Cook
Chiswick
Boston
Holmes
Garden Flower Varieties List From Seed Catalog
A fragmented seed catalog shows sections on asters and nasturtiums with named varieties including Comet Mixed, Feather Nicotiana Sanderae, Verbena Hybrid Candytuit, Pansy Bugnots Fancy, and Marigold Tom Thumper. It also references sunflowers sweet peas and several listed varieties with unclear formatting and truncations.
Student at Varsity Delights in EOZIE Tea
A student at the varsity, after long study in logic and psychology, ends his day with a calm tea. He takes a meal at tea-time and enjoys a cup of EOZIE TEA, with no worry or strain lingering.
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Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Dromore
Wakanui
Geldings
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Friedlander
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Prouser
West
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Henry Stephenson
Ates Fish Mart
R. G. Tate
Baring’ Square
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Ongbeach
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Spencer
Slazenger
RTL
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Thomas
Sutton
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H. M. Jones
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Macclesfield
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Methven
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Ss. G. Holmes
Prince Alexander
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Balmoral
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Per LE
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Lassa
W. Z. Ferriman
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Gorlitz v. Kubelik
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Staveley Creamery
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Jd. A. Clothier
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Cameron
Moon
Kenna & Cameron
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Cash Supply &Stores
R. D. Johnston
Lyndhurst Hall
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Thos. Brown
Hereford Street
Gjvor
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