Baxter Sentenced to Death for Murder in Sydney
Baxter has been sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs Meilimara on July 8, following a defense of sudden temporary insanity. In other news, a circus tamer Marco was mauled by lions during a Wirth's Circus performance, and a butter freight contract spans two years between several shipping lines for London bound carriage with specified rates.
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Per
Sydney
Baxter
Meilimara
Wirth
Marco
Co-operative
Peninsular and Oriental, Orient, White Star
Aberdeen and
Land Steamship Lines
Tondon
More Trouble in the Coal Trade at Hebourn Colliery
A dispute near Hebourn colliery Newcastle leaves many workers idle as miners oppose electric coal cutting equipment spark risk. Manager says no gas danger exists though miners warn a blowers could ignite gas. potential spread to other mines could disrupt coal trade.
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Sydney
Hebourn
Newcastle
Auckland Fatal Heat Sees 60 Year Old Die At Restaurant
At noon in Auckland a 60 year old man named George Perry collapsed at his usual restaurant table and died before a doctor could arrive. The apparent cause is hemorrhage. Also reported is the drowning death of a three year old William Goodwin in Utika, and the loss of Kaituna chief officer Thomas Hood who was lost overboard, with his Victorian origins and Nelson family noted.
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Auckland
George Perry
Hemmerhaze
Taihape
Wiliam Goodwin
Utika
Nedin
Thomas W. T. Hood
Union Company
Nelson
Death by Self Inflicted Gun Homicide in Waikiwi
Invercargill reports John Pritchard a 70 year old small farmer in ill health ended his life by shooting himself at Waikiwi today. The incident is recorded as a suicide.
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Invercargill
John Pritchard
Waikiwi
Misery in marriage drives petition for relief from murderer husband
Parliament heard a petition from a wife whose husband sits in gaol serving a sentence for murdering their two children. The petition seeks relief from the existing divorce law and the Petitions Committee urged favorable consideration. MPs argued the wife cannot live with the killer and should be granted freedom. the case was deemed highly deserving.
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Atoms Petitions Committee
Wellington
Kaiapoi
Land Tax rolls in New Zealand landholders figures rise
The census shows 128,019 landholders in New Zealand with 20,497 paying land tax. Tax ranges from under 10s to over £300, and 1904 to 1907 comparisons reveal growth in all brackets, including landowners paying £400 and over.
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New Zealand
Shooting Morris-Tube Latch: Guards defeat Farmers Co-op
A Morris-iabe match last evening saw the Ashbneton Guards defeat the Far nets Co-operative Association by 33 points. Scores list Guards led by Stephens 34 Hill 32 Mitchell 32 Percy Jr 29 Tucker 29 and others 208 while Farmers Co-operative totals 266 including Roberts 33 Barker 80 Westropp 29 Bell 29 Marg den 28 McDonald 28 Mulligan 26 Pape 23 Seales 23 Brown 17.
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Ashbneton Guards
Farnets’ Co-operative Association
Stephens
Hill
Mitchell
Percy, Jr
Tucker
Colont
Johnstone
Knox
Shearer
Amcalister
Simpson
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Roberts
Barker
Westropp
Bir Bell
Margden
McDonald
Mulligan
Myr Pape
Seales
Brown
Ashburton Seat Contention Statement Responds
John Studholme writes that Maslin told him of his plan to stand if he did not and asks readers to note he did not suggest Maslin stand or not. He retired at the last election to honor Maslin and complied with the retirement promptly. The Guardian had reproduced the Timarn Post notice in error.
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Ashburton
Guardian
Mr Maslin
Mir Maslin
Myr Maslin
John Studholme
Studholme
The
Timarn Pos.—ltd
Labour Agents Fees Draw Attention to Fairer Rates
George Th. Sandrey appeals to farmers and workers to curb excessive labour agent charges. He cites the 2s 6d customary fee plus a 2s 6d mileage levy for three miles out of town, condemning 15s demands as unjust. He urges Parliament to adjust fees toward fairer rates.
Boots theft case at Pelica Court ends with mixed verdicts
At Pelica Court two youths Henry Gudsell and Joseph Sturgeon faced charges for stealing two pairs of boots from Oddfellows Hall on August 8. Gudsell was discharged without conviction for lack of intent, while Sturgeon, with prior convictions, pleaded guilty and faces sentencing within three months.
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Pelica Court
Henry Gudson
Joseph Sturgeon
Messrs
H. Davis
BR. Alcorn
Oddfellows’ Hall
Railway Hall
George H. Nicholls
Buchanan
Udsell
G. H. Nicholls
McLennan
Gudsell
Mr Duchanan
Sir Davis
Fouhy
Sturgeon
William Irvine Turner
Law
Gudzell
Woody
Mr Buchanan
Sergeant Fouhy
Petition on McIntosh audit pay and House actions
Wellington August 27 House met at 2 30 pm notice of question on travelling allowance and railway pass for a district court judge. McIntosh petition concerned payment for auditor services during his general manager tenure and salary, with debate leading to a motion to lay the petition on the table.
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Wellington
Myr
Gray
Tue McCintosh
McIntosh
Bank of New Zealand
Rutherford
Buddo
Sheposton
Bruce
Che
Tip Laurenson
Ferries
Education department votes and school books debate
The council discussed raising salaries to attract valuers and addressing anomalies in remuneration. A motion to reduce inspector salaries and fund a universal school book was defeated, with 29 to 22 votes. Totals for education and related votes reached £336,055 with progress reported before adjournment.
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Moab
Herries
Wilford
T Inspector-General of
Schoal Journal
Cam
Fr Powlds
Tanner
England
Willington
Education Department
Baker fined for unsanitary butter sale
In Wanganui at the Police Court this morning a baker was fined five pounds plus costs for depositing for sale on his premises a 62 pound lot of unwholesome butter unfit for human consumption. The butter had been purchased at 8d per pound and kept in a trapshed beside the stable.
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Wanganus
Do main Football Final Sees North Canterbury Versus Ashburton
The season ends with a representative match on the Domain tomorrow featuring North Canterbury against Ashburton county. The Ashburton Union has secured a close day on the Domain. Hater a Club names for the Ha kera side include Thomas Lindsay W Page Wey J Cameron P Rattray G Porter H Knox W Langdon L Goulds A Corbett F Ridkin with emergencies Walliburton and Corbett.
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North Canterbury
Ashburton
Ashburton Union
Domain
Hakatera Clu
Westerfield
Thomas
Lindsay
W. Page
J. Wealey
J. Cameron
P. Rattray
G. Porter
H. Knox
W. Langdon
L. Goulds
A. Corbett
F Ridkin
Twalliburton
Corbett
Ashburton Hockey Team Named For Canterbury Thursday
Ashburton selects G Meddins A Silcock Fl Amos backs and M Baker T Steele C Wilson D McKenzie L Hagerty Fl Millichamy for Thursday match with Canterbury representatives. Other players include 3 Segers Furercencies T Minnis R Steele. Also notes rail link twenty years since Christchurch and Dunedin joined by rail and visit news.
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Ashburton
Canterbury
G. Meddins
A. Silcock
Fl. Amos
M. Baker
Tt. Steele
C. Wilson
D. McKenzie
L. Hagerty
Fl. Millichamy
Field
3. Segers
Furercencies
T. Minnis
R. Steele
A. Guy
Geo. Clark
BE. Shales
A. Hodge
Dunedin
Sheldon
Australasia
Grocery items and prices listed in old market ad
A fragmented OCR list shows various goods with per unit prices, including soap, kerosene, raisins, prunes, figs, dates, jam, canned fruits, herring, salmon, and coupons with cash purchases. The text reads like a historical price table from a general store.
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Sultanas
Valencia
Prize Offers and Coupon Contest Details
The notice lists second prize options including a cheque for £3 9s or a 56 piece illuminated dinner set, third prize a cheque for £2 23 or an eight day clock, fourth prize a cheque for £1 18 or a 26 piece gilt dinner set, and fifth prize cash 15s or a 21 piece china tea set. All other competitors sending at least 307 coupons receive a cash or goods prize.
Fletcher Bros. offers cheap imported foodstuffs and preserves
An extensive price list from Fletcher Brothers markets staples and imported goods. Items include cane sugar and flour in large sacks, ores like Brewer's Crystals, oils, nets, ginger, dried fruits, jams, and pies among other groceries. Prices are quoted per bag, tin, or coil with many items labeled English manufacture and quality assurances.
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Auckland
Brewer's Crystals
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Geo. Th. Sandrey
Parliament
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Hockey
Tuarangi Oil Men’s
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ASH Cycling Club
Orange Hall
Cox
Wallace W. White
Mitchell and Turner’s
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Percy’s
W. H. Pearce's
Tarmers and Employers OF Labour
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Cildren
W. F. Prarck
Mast Street
Sutton
Local Agenta
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Rtc
Pritchard Bros
Furniturgs
V. Hushnte
Trisnale Furniture Exchange
Isiry Pritchard Bros
Tancrad Se
Asters
National Mortgage and Agency “Company, Ltd
Mitchell and Turners
Hong
H. M. Jones
W. I. Pearce’ss
Nnry Pritchard Bros
Angle
Australiasian
John Norton
Truth
Life
Lone Hand
Sportsman
World's News
Weldon's Ladies
Myra’s
Harrisons’ Dressmaker
Young Ladies’ Journal
Teschemaker’s
Chas, Thomas
East Streat Ashburton
Prevchard Bros
Hartley
H. Mann
Christchurch
Ritchard Bros
Percy's
PUROV
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
Methven Yards Company
Alethven Yards Company, Limited
Methven
J. Bibbs
A. McDfarlane
Hieet
Batty
P. J, Mora
Onsens
Whighell & Turner's
Ssris IO
Ghell & Turner, S OF Qualsett Street
Pest
Pune
Brower’s
Southland Ds
la Fleur
Beg Yan Toe
JUULG
I” Bros
Saunders’ Buildings
Fletcher Bros
Ory
St. George’s
S.d. i
Frimley and
Motueka
Green Peas
Purrew
Per Pkt &4
Erarg
Adison
Edison Phonograph Company
Terri
Edison
A. T. C. Williams
Se Mutual Provident Society
Herbert A. Tlower
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Java
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Oddfellows' Hall
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I. Pritchard
Domain Oval
Morrow
Ashburton County
Rokee
AMM
Ironmoncers & Grocers
M.A
Pybers
Ashburton Vi Lodge
Bro. Thos. John
Allepton
Dre
Newman
Aan
Oye Nase
FE. W. Watt
N.G. G. Campbell
David Thomas
Tom Morrow
Imantim
Merriman
I. Seriut
Allenton
Belt
Cox Street
D. Thomas
Totty Burnett
John Orr
Boer Tobacco
M. 8
H. Mayning
Christchurol
FEE Best
Sutton’s Seeds
Hughes
Burnett Street
City Park
NIMMO
SLAN
Mount Cook
Henderson's
Henry Atkinson
Betteridge
Giant of
California
South Africa
Cosmos
Mammoth Cosmos
San
Montauk
Hebron
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