Industrial agreement filed for South Canterbury unions
An industrial award between the South Canterbury Tallow and Atennre and General Labourers' Union and the Christchurch Meat Company and Canterbury Frozen Meat Company has been filed and will take effect. It sets a eight hour day from 6 pm to 6 pm with overtime, minimum pay of 104d per hour normal, time and a quarter overtime, fortnightly wages, union preference, and double time on Christmas and Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canterbury Tallow and Atennre and General Labourers’ Union
Christchurch Meat Company
Canterbury Frozen Meat Company
Chemist Charged With Unlawful Supply Remanded
Cartarton August 26 J Lindap chemist arrested for unlawfully supplying an instrument to George Hoylier Bail set at 350 pounds with 50 pound surety Remanded until Friday.
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Cartarton
J. Lindap
George Hoylier
Agricultural Department prosecutions in Wellington magistrates court
The Agricultural Department brought cases in Wellington Magistrate's Court with several fines. Albert Wardle fined 10 shillings and costs for not cleaning mill cans within four hours after use. Reginald Tarr 6 shillings and costs for not maintaining a sanitary cowshed. William Gaskin £2 13s 6d and costs for manure removal and sanitation failures. Hannah Watson 5s and costs for cart in milk shed in unclean condition plus 1s for unregistered dairy. George Bell 10s and costs for neglecting manure removal. Patrick Healey 10s 3d and costs for unsanitary stock yards. David Matthews 5s and costs for manure removal and proximity of swine. Mrs Wikton 2s and castes for dairy registration neglect.
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Wellington
Agricultural Department
Albert Wardle
Reginald Tarr
William Gaskin
Hannah Watson
George Bell
Patrick Healey
David Matthews
Mrs Wikton
Clerks and Mechanics Wages Debate On Respectability
Counsel argued that a clerk paying 62 pounds yearly on an order from 208 pounds earnings raised unfair burdens. The judge compared this to mechanics earning about 3 pounds weekly who support families, dress well, and maintain public respectability, questioning why a first class mechanic should be treated differently for debt.
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Chapman
Christchurch
Bicycle road race selection for New Zealand riders
Christchurch August 27 The Teague of Wheelmen council chose two riders to represent New Zealand at the Warrnambool to Melbourne road race. Birch Hensterson and Gmith were considered with a £5 traveling expense each and a special prize for the top NZ finisher.
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Christchurch
Council of the Teague of Wheelmen
A. Birch
W. Hensterson
Gmith
New Zealand
Melbourne
Cial
Uip
Mutton and Lamb Markets Steady Despite Rising Arrivals
The High Commissioner reports in London that the mutton market remains steady with growing arrivals and solid demand at last quoted prices. Lamb demand is brisk yet light weights are dull. Canterbury brand at 54d. Beef shows no price change. grain market firm with tenderer prices rising for crossbreds and merinos.
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Well Inc
London
Canterbury
Marylebone team praised for fielding and bowling balance
A. Jones commented that Marylebone looked strong on paper as a fielding and bowling unit though the stock batsmen were lacking. He welcomed the chance given to youngsters and noted George Gunn, Nottingham’s top batsman, had been invited to Australia amid talk of a world six team.
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Tondon
A. ©. Jones
Marylebone
George Gunn
Nottingham
Australia
Hie
Premier Hall Jones Cable Says Party Arrived in London
Wellington August 27 The Premier has received a cablegram from Hall Jones stating he arrived in London and that all the members of the party are well.
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Wellington
Hoall-Jones
London
Seizure of Opium at Willis Sixoet Laundry
Federal agents and two detectives raided a Chinese laundry in Willis Sixoet this morning. They seized opium and arrested a Chinese man who will be brought before the Court tomorrow.
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Wellington
Willis Sixoet
Session previews New Zealand Parliament debate on land tax bills
A parliamentary column reviews the third session of the sixteenth New Zealand Parliament under Sir Joseph Ward. It outlines progress on the Band and Income Tax Assessment Bill, Land Laws Amendments, and the Endowment Bill, predicting order of passage and party strategy amid pressure from the Opposition.
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St. Pan
Lfe
New Zealand
Ward
Jocal Billa
Lands Committee
Pritie Accounts Committee
Hamlet
Heaven
Horatio
Franklin
Wari
Liberal Party
Joseph Ward
Stock Sale At Ashburton Yards Reports Mixed Draw
The weekly sale drew a large crowd with brisk bidding. Cattle numbers were mostly poor and sheep showed better demand, though overall yarding was below recent markets. Fat cattle clearance was fair with mixed prices across calves yearlings stores and cows.
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Rox
Wethers
Ashburton
National Mortgage and Agency takes over Ashburton firm
Mr Devic Thomas disposes of his land and stock auctioneering wool broker and merchant business in Ashburton. The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand Ltd will continue the operations from September 7 with branches in major towns and an initial capital of £1,000,000. Mr Gibson will manage the local branch.
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Devic Thomas
Hig
Ashburton
National Mortfape and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd
Thomas
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Lttd
Comppany
Myre
Gibson
Auckland Merchant Hurt In Rough Sea Voyage Incident
On the Victoria voyage from Sydney to Auckland, G W Binney a prominent Auckland merchant suffered a serious accident. He slipped on deck with rugs in his arms fell to the stairs unconscious and was treated by Dr Savage. Mrs Binney remained unconscious for thirty six hours while he regained brief awareness.
Casabianca Nomination Omitted in Ashburton Club Races
The nomination of Casabianca for the two hardie races in the Ashburton County Racing Club spring meeting was omitted. Royal Shell should have read Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casabianca
Ashburton County Racing Club
Royal Shell
Royal
Correspondence on Public Opinion Reflections
A brief correspondence note clarifies that the writers express personal views and do not represent the publication. Readers are invited to consider diverse opinions while noting the paper does not endorse all sentiments.
Ashburton Exhibitions funds questioned and land sale update
Reader asks what happens to a £384 6d credit balance from the Ashburton Executive Committee after its defunct dissolution. The money is to be paid to the County and Borough Councils, with the Borough already receiving its share. Also noted are W M Maslin's Ashburton seat bid and Meadow Bank estate sale terms near Palmerston.
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Ashburton
Con Ail
Counell
W. &. Maslin
Geraldine
Meadowbank
Palmerston
John Wither
Stovls
Public Notices Wing Ties to Football Match Postponed
The Wing to the Football Match clashing, the Clay Bird Match fixed for Thursday next is postponed until the following Thursday. MHE Chertsey Social Club postponed their Social on Friday last due to wet, and will hold it on Friday next August 46th. All invited are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chertsey Social Club
BRU Special Entails Offer On Account
BRU proposes on account terms for a Rakaia client as of Friday August 30 1907 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRU
Rakaia
Nomination notice for Ashburton riding council seat
The notice lists candidates nominated for the Ashburton riding council seat. It states voting will occur at the Schoolhouse, Feltony, and includes names D Miller and heads, with polling between 9 and 6 p.m. on the 28th.
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Lave
Ashburton
Giz
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