Turkish rail plan shelved amid European tensions
Pending inquiry, the Turkish government has shelved the Novibazar railway scheme linking the Bosnian line to Salonika. The Austrian idea to join with the Salonika line aimed to give an outlet to the sea, threatening to diminish Serbia and Montenegro’s autonomy under Dual Monarchy influence.
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Per Press Association
Constantinople
Novibazar
Salonika
Europe
Paris
Stamdord
Trieste
Fiume
Adriatic
Botha's attack undermines Milner policy claims
Johannesburg Times correspondent says the onslaught aims to justify resistance to paying inflated prices for animals used in repatriation and to explain the Transvaal Government's reluctance to demand payment. The speech damages opposition confidence in the government's conciliatory stance.
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London
Johannesburg
the Times
Botha
Lord Milner
Transvaal
Minister of Lands views on prize fighting in Sydney
In Melbourne August 28 the Minister of Lands, while in Sydney, attended the Burns Squires prize fight. He had crafted regulations to ban prize fighting at licensed racecourses yet had never seen a bout. He observed the crowd’s raucous cheers after a brutal blow and concluded the sport offers no ennobling influence and should not receive government support.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Search for the Hawea continues with multiple tugs
The steamer Hawea search resumes from Sydney as tug Champion sails to scour the area. A Dunedin telegram reports no sign yet from Advance at Cane Byron and Union Company redeploys for ten days with zigzag patrols toward Brisbane. Flora Rakanoa also patrols north and east while Aparima nears Thursday Island bound for Auckland.
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Dunedin
Cane Byron
Union Company
Brisbane
Flora
Aparima
Thursday Island
Auckland
The American Fleet Sails for Melbourne
The American fleet departed in a single file procession witnessed by several thousand people as it sailed toward Melbourne. About 300 sailors overstayed leave and were left behind, with many later rejoining or planning to travel overland to Melbourne for the spectacle.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Funeral Baked Meats for Lord Dudley
Public decorations in Sydney will stay for the reception of Lord Dudley the new Governor General on the th of September. The Coal Lumpers Union refused to coal the American hospital ship as their services were not utilized to coal the fleet.
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Lord Dudley
Sydney
Disobliging Lumpers
Coal Lumpers’ Union
Burnett Street
Mail and Guardian
Ashburton Mail and Guardian
Somereet
Unnamed man attempts suicide in Palmerston North hotel
A man unknown to police drank spirits of salts after requesting brandy at a local hotel. He was revived with emetics and taken to hospital in a critical condition. He claimed wife and four children and that trouble caused the act. In Dunedin James Carter, 65, was found dead with a pea rifle beside him after cancer in the mouth, despondency noted. Fireman Thomas Gibson of the Fire Brigade suffered severe hand injuries from last night's blaze and will be unable to work for some time.
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Palmerston North
Dunedin
James Carter
Sawyer’s Bay
Thomas Gibson
Fire Brigade
Wellington Harbour Board approves further wage increases
Wellington August 27 The Harbour Board completed a pay review approving additional increases after petitions from other branches. Last month's raises cost £1874 annually and today’s increases add £752, bringing the total staff rise to £2126 per year. The minimum wage for a permanent employee is now 8s 6d per employed day.
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Wellington
Workers Endorse No License Vote By Iron Moulders Union
The Iron Moulders Union backs the Trades Conference resolution urging workers to vote No license as the trade would move under State control. The Trades and Labour Council will handle the issue next week.
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Dunedin
Iron Moulders Union
Trades Conference
Trades and Labour Council
Mixed stock sale at Methven yards drags prices down
A fair yarding of mixed stock at Methven yards on Thursday saw a general sale drag and disappoint vendors. Prices fell by about 4 pence on rates with Merino stores and crossbred ewes in forward condition quoted around 79 6d.
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Methven
Colonial Mutual Life
Assurance and Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
Henry Stephenson
Correspondence on Fire Aftermath and Local Aid Appeal
A reader writes of the devastating fire and its fatalities urging the community to support those who suffered losses. The note highlights Mr T Young the bootmaker whose stock and premises were damaged as fire hoses were conveyed through his shop to fight the blaze and notes insurers may be reluctant.
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T. Young
Ashburton High School Sale of Work Opens Funds Drive
Ashburton High School pupils staged a bazaar to raise funds for a new assembly room and facilities. Guests included Mr J Tucker and Mr Hugo Friedlander, who helped secure government support. stalls ranged from Produce to Woodwork, with ex-pupils among attendees and deep community backing. The event drew strong sales and expected net receipts around £66 to £67. The Pipe Band and decorated hall enhanced attendance and atmosphere.
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Ashburton High School
Assembly Hall
J. Tucker
Hugo Friedlander
W. F. Watters
Ev. G
Board of Governors
D Thomas
Wellington
David Thomas
Ingla
Friedlander
Ashburton
County
Germany
G. B. Inglis
Charles Purner
Percy Crisp
Edith Hayes
Ivy Digby
Hisa Bass
Pat
Helen McTraith
Hedley Segers
Ernest Bastion
Rauru Jones
East Street
Aire
Diverse Vegetable and Flower Seed Varieties for Sale
The list catalogs extensive seeds for vegetables including asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, celery, cucumbers, leeks, lettuces, melons, onions, peas, radish, pumpkins, squashes, spinach, tomatoes, and turnips with multiple named varieties. It also offers a vast flower seed assortment with hundreds of mixed varieties and single colors, plus per packet and per pint prices and noted stock availability.
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Connover
Bell
Veitche
Snow
Adam
Leamington
Walcheren
Wilcox
Bobrecole
Serymeer
Bleir
Enfield Market
Arcade Horse Fair draws crowds and strong bidding in London
The National Mortgage and Agency Company Ltd held a brisk horse fair in the Arcade today. Some 40 horses across mixed classes were offered with brighter competition than recent sales. Prices ranged from 9 to 45 pounds for draught and bay horses, including several four and seven year olds, plus hacks and harness horses.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
Fire destroys Mount Albert railway station
A blaze last night reduced Mount Albert railway station to ashes with damage estimated at £200. No injuries reported and investigators seek a cause.
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Mount Albert
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Cross Street
Allan’s Road
Allenton
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Ark
Friedlander Egros., Limited
Friedlander Bros., Limited
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Tancred Street
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Allegro
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Hampstead
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SS Claridge
School of Afusie
Cox Street
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Millinera 'S
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William Street
Wakanui Road
AOW
Sutton
Collins and Co
Chas. Thomas
Tson and Co
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Thomas Young
Ulster
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Toomer
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Wiliam Hurst
Voiteiie
Perfection
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Laing
Mount Cook
Henry Atkinson
Godetia
Duchess of Albany
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Phe -Bride
Peru
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California
Phlox Drummondii
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Coreopsis
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Zouch
Newman
A. L. Zou0ch
Dentist
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Cartagh
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Privision
A. W. Beaven
G. T. Booth
T. Buckley
Seafield
F. Z. D. Ferriman
Lambie
Kyle W. Reece
Pye Company
Ashburton Boring Rights Syndicate
Harry Andrews
ST. Gabriel Valley
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Los Angeles
ST. GA
Briel Valley
Mount Somers
Mount Hutt
Mount
Snowden
Canterbury “Plains
United States
Canterbury Plains
Walter, Pickles
J. Howis
Ganterbury Frozen Meat and DP. Export Co., Ltd
Fairfield Freezing Works
Mayfield
T. J. Reaney
Nimaru
Harper
Simmons’ Tea Lounge
Chea
Oates
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asciation OF Ganty., Ltd
Auction Mart
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T. Connolly
Washdyke
Timaru
Leicester
Prince Imperial
Orizoin
Origlen
Pam
Strange’s
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Cameron Street
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Bond
Tinwald Yards
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BIG Air
Rai
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