Australian bank clerk jailed for falsifying accounts
Fitzsimmons, a Melbourne bank clerk, has been sentenced to three years for falsifying accounts. A notable cricket figure Mr Conway, organiser and manager of the first Australian team sent to England, has died. Victorian primary products reached £24 608 716 for 1908, down from £26 061 783. Aly Kidston to interview the Lieutenant Governor over dissolution talk. Damages of £1250 awarded in an auction against the Union Company.
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Ter Press Association
Melbourne
Fitzsimmons
Conway
England
Brisbane
Aly Kidston
Union Company
Unitt
Napier
Mr McCarthy
Henry Styles
Tom Rome
Costa
DROWNING AND FATAL ACCIDENTS IN NZ REGIONS
In Christchurch Mrs Eliza Dilloway widow living at Burwood disappeared today and was found drowned in the river near her property. In Temuka Samuel Henderson aged eighteen on James Hay’s Barbarafield farm was killed when a dray capsized after the horse bolted. an inquest returned an accidental death verdict. In Dunedin the body recovered from Tomahawk Cliffs is Herman Doering seventy nine, a government annuitant and former Turkish baths proprietor.
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Christchurch
Eliza Dilloway
Burwood
Temura
Samuel K. Henderson
Mer James Hay
Barbarafield
Kakahu
Henderson
Orar South
W. G. Day
Dunedin
Tomahawk Cliffs
Herman Doering
Oray Place
Fires destroy Rangitata Bridge Arundel Hotel
The Rangitata Bridge Arundel Hotel was totally destroyed by fire late Sunday night. William Johnstone, driving home from Geraldine about midnight, discovered the blaze and neighbors could not save the building. The hotel had lost its license after a local option poll and had been vacant since July 12. Origin unknown though rats suspected. owner is R D Petrie of the Railway Hotel Christchurch.
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Rangitata Bridge
Arundel
William Johnstone
Geraldine
R. D. Petrie
Christelmrch
Trouble at Otira and mine strike actions
The Hon. RB McKenzie reported an application from the Federated Miners Prison to apply the bank to bank clause to tunnel works at Otira but said the clause did not fit under mining laws and would seek legal opinion. Conciliation Commissioner Hally left Dunedin for Otira amid the strike developments.
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Christchurch
RB. McKenzie
Public Works and Mines
Christchirch
Federated Miners’ Prison
Otira
Dunedin
Hally
Thera
Police pay and promotion reform urged by Auckland constables
The Police Commissioner opened the court session as Constable Thompson reported a unanimous call for higher pay starting at 83 per day with increases, extra allowances for married officers, longer annual leave, monthly time off, and free uniforms. They urged fair promotion and noted past seniority concerns and merit issues, citing Constable Muggeridge as an example.
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Auckland
Supreme Court
Thompson
Muggeridge
Wellington
Dinnie
Witness
New Zealand Ladies Championship Sees Semi Finalists Set
The Palmerston North golf championship rounds eliminate past champions as Miss Brandon defeats Miss Stephenson to reach the semifinals. Coronation Medal goes to Miss Brewster with Miss N. Gorrie earning the Donnelly Cup. Driving title won by Miss Hamlin with distances noted.
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Palmerston North
New Zealand
Bidwill
Aliss Rattyoy
Wiliams
Miss Stephenson
Miss Christie
Miss Brandon
Wellington
Williams
Bevan
Misa Brandon
Miss Brewster
Miss N. Gorrie
Miss Hamlin
Napier
B. Hindmarsh
Miss Campbell
Miss A. Humphress
Ars Gould
Miss Cowper
Hiss Hannay
Mrs Bevan
Miss Wood
Sly grog selling charged in Christchurch court
In Moorhouse Avenue Camare and a private house case Josephine Webb fined £20 for selling grog without a license. Edward J Geen convicted on three sly grog charges and one for keeping for sale, fined £25 plus 38s costs. Magistrate refused costs for witnesses. charges against McLeod and Dey dismissed.
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Christchurgh
Auprust
Haselden
Josephine Webb
Moorhouse Avenue
Camare
Edward J. Geen
McLeod and
Dey
Criterion
Supreme Court Sessions Report
Magnus Badger faced assault and bodily harm charges filed at the Supreme Court. James Arthur, convicted last week of conspiring to defraud by a three card trick, received a twelve month prison sentence.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court Today
Magnus Badger
James Arthur
Ashburton stock sale shows moderate turnout and lower prices
At Ashburton yards yesterday a modest sale saw 1087 sheep and 15 cattle yarded. Prices drifted, with wethers and hoggets weaker than last week while ewe and store pen bids were selective amid a dull market.
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Ashburton
Tasmanian potato blight seen less severe
Government Biologist Mr Kirk reports from Tasmania that the potato blight outbreak is not as serious as feared and there is much sound stock. The Minister notes no Tasmanian potatoes have reached Wellington since the end of June.
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Wellington
Mr .Kirk
Tasmania
NEARING SQUARE SCHOOL ROOM PROMOTES DOLLS AND CONCERT
Afternoon and evening event to see dolls with a tip-top concert in the evening. Admission in the afternoon free, charge for the evening.
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Square Schoolroom
Tevening
Chertsey Sports and Clubs Hold Meetings and Plans
A Chertsey Sports and Racing Club meeting approved the New Zealand League of Wheelmen programme. E Dunstan’s tender for track work was accepted and a refreshment booth was approved. The Social Club drafted a monthly syllabus and pursued repairs at the school. The Tennis Club reported a credit balance of 11s 6d, 49 new members, and elected a strong executive. They requested Domain Board permission for two new courts and sought grants while inviting tenders.
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Chertsey Sports and Racing Club
G. Smart
New Zealand League of Wheelmen
E. Dunstan
Chertsey Social Club
A.doig
Chertroy Tennis Club
R. C. Gall
Eivy Lash
F. [Onside
T. Gill
Ar Joli
Page
Domain Board
Rakaia and Ashburton Clubs Name Seven-Side Team Members
The Rakaia seniors select W Sheriffs L Cordner E J Steele A E Parcell Thomas Shannon J McClure and G Cromie for the Ashburton seven-side tournament on Thursday. Ashburton Club juniors name G Whitehouse G Porter W Anderson Anderson W Moreau J Lindsay W Langdon with emergencies Cooper and Clifford.
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Rakaia
W. Moreau
J. Lindsay
W. Langdon
Cooper and Clifford
Ladies Hockey Tournament At Napier
In perfect weather the Napier event continues with Wairarapa A and Hawke's Bay B drawing 0-0. Hawke's Bay A defeated Horowhenua 7 0. Timaru Herald notes Rev A E Hunt will preach in Dunedin for three weeks joining Moray Place Congregational Church. Rev W D McLaren from Putney will fill in at St. Andrew's Ashburton during Hunt's absence.
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Mua
ST. Andrew’s Hall
Napier
Wairarapa
Hawke's Bay
Horowhenua
Timaru Herald
A. E. Hunt
Kannut Congregational Church
Dunedin
Moray Place Congregational Church
W. Saunders
England
Putney
St. Andrew's Church
Ashburton
Hunt
Timaru
Burnett Street Premises Sale Listing
MHOP and Premises situated in Burnett street currently occupied by W. Marsden and Brive with the DESL HEA FAIRTON. free Cottage of £ rooms and 4-acre land near Freezing Works offered for sale.
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MHOP
Burnett Street
W. Marsden Aga
Brive
Fairton
FRIO
Lime for the Land Improves Crops on Special Terms
Lime for the land proves highly profitable for grain root crops or pasture. Special terms available for this purpose. Details from Blackburne Smith and Co at 122 Manchester Street Christchurch.
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Blackburne, Smith and Co
Manchester Street
Chrietchurch
August Grocery Price List Retains Low-Cost Urgency
Ashburton shoppers urged to patronize Pletcher Bros for the lowest prices. The list highlights sugar, cereals, dried fruits, jams, condensed milk, and staples with discounts and bulk options, emphasizing value and local competition.
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Pletcher Bros
Ashburton
Rae Roe
Auckland
Canterbury
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Margaret Spicer
Michael Oily
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Cameron
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Frimley
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Kirkpatrick
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R. Bell and Co
Bryant and
May
Daz Keen
Reckitt
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