Australian politics rift widens as Lyne and Forrest clash
In Melbourne August 31, acrimony grows between Sir William Lyne and Sir John Forrest over the Braddon clause and old age pensions. Forrest accuses Lyne of speaking for the government while Lyne retorts he will repudiate Forrest. Rumors hint Bruce Smith may seek leadership of the opposition.
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Melbourne
Sir W. Lyne
John Forrest
Sir John Forrest
W. Lyne
Huntory
Bruce Smith
Oppost
Tan
Wool Trade Signals Strong Demand For Wool Next Season
Sydney reports highly favourable indications for the next wool season with expected strong demand for all descriptions. London sales opened with mixed results for crossbreds, but market observers foresee an overall advance in prices as buying increases and raw material costs ease.
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Sydney
Bradford
Lyttelton Times
Lince
London
Nightcaps Mine Disaster Claims Settled by Supreme Court
In Invercargill on August 29 the Supreme Court fixed final settlements for Nightcaps mine disaster widows and orphans. Mrs Carson £400 plus £500 to her children, Mrs Duncan £300 plus £600 to her children, and the Welsh children £200 each. The company had offered earlier sums of £1000 to Mrs Duncan, £1000 to Mrs Carson, and £300 to the Welsh children.
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Invercargill
Nightcaps
Supreme Court
Carson
Duncan
Weather shifts bring heavy rain and lambing concerns
A front moved in from the southwest last evening with heavy rain continuing into today. 41 points fell by 9 am at the Domain station, total 67 points in 12 hours. lambing may suffer and weak lambs may perish. In Ashburton rain was heavier than from nearby hills. Christchurch reports heavy rain and three days of wet weather. Oamaru also sees general regional rain.
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Domain
Ashburton
Christchurch
Oamaru
New Trout Fishing Regulation Sparks Angler Backlash
A Government Gazette rule limiting anyone to 20 trout or 20 lb per day draws strong opposition from Auckland and Ashburton anglers. They call it ridiculous and unenforceable, urge repeal, and advocate weekly licenses and clearer rules to preserve sport and prevent evasion. Local officials plan meetings to push petitions and assess the issue.
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Guardian
Woolery
R. I. Dansey
Rotorua
Auckland
A. B. Feild
P. A. Cox
Ashburton
Oll Rensons
Brhenmentism Cited as Hope After Failed Treatments
Fragmentary line argues BRhenmentism offers cures after all else fails. A claim suggests REETMO has yielded wonderful cures for others, urging readers to try it. The text is scattered and largely promotional with no verifiable details.
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Brhenmentism
Reetmo
Ashburton dental extraction case heard in Christchurch
In Voyce v Zouch a claim for 100 pounds damages arises from alleged wrongful extraction of two of a child’s second teeth. The defendant dentist acted on the child’s mother’s instruction. Judgment awaited from Sly V G Day in Ashburton with a ruling due Friday September 6.
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Iment
Christchurch
Sly
Harper
Day
Ashburton
Boots and Shoes Debate on New Zealand Syndicate fears
Well ington August 30 The Paris Bill schedule on boots and shoes sparked a heated debate with Ali Hardy displaying a shoddy collection and denouncing it as a colonial disgrace. He warned of a syndicate aiming to corner the boot trade while urging protection against such moves.
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Wellington
Ali Hardy
New Zealand
Hardy
Rockefeller
America
Rockefellers
Millar
Laurensen
Surrey batsman Crawford crafts 108 against Kent
Crawford scored a vigorous 108 for Surrey against Kent, contributing 17 fours in the innings as reported from London on August 30.
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London
Crawford
Surrey
Kent
New Zealand Cricket Council Tackles Professionalism Issue
At Christchurch meeting the New Zealand Cricket Council reported refunds to guarantors and a remaining balance of 13 pence in the pound. £70 was allocated to guarantors reducing liability. A circular from the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association discussed legislating out professionals. delegates were named to Wellington to seek a mixed amateur and professional approach.
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Christchurch
New Zealand Cricket Council
Marylebone Cricket Club
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
Wellington
Zenland
Fatalities Reported in New Zealand Coastal Incidents
August 30 Wai ratapa Age reports 57 year old Peter Flaming of Mataikona found dead in his home. Gisborne notes a surfboat incident at Hick's Bay with B Latrenson, A.B., washed overboard and drowned after a wave struck the vessel.
Submarine disturbance reported near Tonga by Ysadel captain
Captain Ross of the schooner Ysadel, returning from Tonga, described a submarine disturbance near latitude 22.18S longitude 175.47W. A loud explosion, a shoal-water hint from the bows, a third shock at dusk, and sulphur smell followed by pumps drawing water.
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Auckland
Ross
Tonga
Webb Backer Deposits For Wanganti Sculling Title Match
In Wangantul Webb's backer Tuck paid £100 to the Herald editor to bind a Wanganni river sculling championship race with Tresidder's challenge, likely staged at the end of February on the Wanganni river.
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Wangantul
Tresidder
Webb
Tuck
the Herald
Wanganni
Auckland hosts opening night at New Zealand Amateur Boxing meet
Boxing results from Auckland on August 30 show night one outcomes across divisions. Lightweight winner R Mayne of Christchurch beat G McCarty of Wellington while A d Blewden of Auckland defeated J Newall on a bye card. Middleweight J Gilmour of Christchurch beat Iletechar Wellington, and Fo Sanfe of Wellington defeated McConnell. Lloyd of Canterbury defeated Hioter of Auckland.
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Auckland
New Zealand
R. Mayne
Christchurch
G. McCarty
Wellington
A. d. Blewden
J. Newall
J. Gilmour
Christehuvel
Iletechar
Arbitration Court resumes in Christchurch over meat preserver dispute
The Arbitration Court sat in Christchurch with Mr Justice Sim and others. The Christchurch Meat Preservers Union and Canterbury Frozen Meat Company clash over hours and wage rates. Union seeks eight hours from 5 am to 5 pm and higher pay for boners, extract makers, and preservers. Employers accept Gisborne award terms. Court reserves decision and adjourns to Timaru. The dispute follows Chicago meat scandals affecting exports.
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Christchurch
Justice Sim
Brown
J. Slater
MAT Preservers
Nion
J. Thorn
Waymonth
Canterbury Frozen Meat Company
Murray
Christchurch Meat Company
Therm
Isssue
Tts
Messrs Waymouth
Gisborne
N. L. Macbeth
Chicago
Australia
Fairfield
Timarn
New Zealand Farmers Cooperative weekly sale results
Moderate attendance at the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association weekly sale with entry disposed of at market rates. Poultry includes purebred Pekin drakes 8 3d to 83 each, pigs at £2 per weaner, lamb 3d per lb, mutton 9d, potatoes 5s to 6s per peck, apples 8d per lb, oranges 6s per case, carrots 3s 8d per sack, and sundries such as vehicles and harness sold at full rates.
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New Zealand Farmers’ Cooperative Association
Ordnary
Havelock Street Mart Prices Reported Despite Weather
Mr H. Stephenson notes a fair turnout at his weekly sale with decent produce and weak poultry and pigs. Prices include onions 4d per lb, inferior potatoes 3s 6d, better sacks 4s 6d to 6d, wheat 15s to 16s per sack, swedes 2s 6d, carrots 25 8d to 25 6d per sack. Poultry: roosters 2s 6d per pair. Meat: mutton 1d to 2d per lb, lamb 3d, beef 8d.
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H. Stephenson
Ashburton News Roundup with Plays and Transfers
D C McIntyre appears before court and is remanded. Ashburton Farmers Union meets for formal business. Miss S Paul hosts a student art exhibit in Burnett Street with many young artists displayed. Farewell social for Mr Megget at Winslow school. purse presented and speeches given. Y M C A presenter Mr Lyman L Pierce tours Ashburton and plans Sept visit. Local ads announce second hand bicycles, cooking wigs, and bargain prices on dried fruits and pantry items.
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Winslow
I. Megget
Methven
T. A. C. Pearce
J. Dell
Megget
W. Hopwood
Nelson
Beddick
Danedin
Lyman L. Pierce
Y.M.C.A
Y.mlga
America
East
India
England
Pierce
Ashburton
Oddfellows’ Hall
R. D. Johnston
Burnett Street
Fletcher Bros
BO Fletcher Bros
Elgin School Social and Dance for Children's Prize Fund
The above club will hold a social and dance at Elgin School on September 1, 1907, to aid the Children's Prize Fund. Gents 2s 6d. Ladies provide refreshments.
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Elgin School
Ashburton Butchering Business Acquired by IT
The purchaser announces the acquisition of J Ayson and Son’s butchering business at East Street effective Monday September 2 107. IT pledges strict attention to customers and to supply only the best meat to earn public support.
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Enders
Ashburton
Short Street
Charitable Aid Board
Christchurch
County Council
Thos
Norris
J. Ayson and Son
East Street
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Australian Mutual Provide
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Herbery A, Flower
David Thomas
Reeves
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RD. Thomas
Peter Rattray
Anetion
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Friedlander Bros., Limited
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Jrindlander Bros., Ltd
Wm. Prebble
Tyne
Alen
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Th. Friedlander
Cambridge
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Bank of New Zealand
Baron
Labourer
Goodbye
the Farmers’ Co-Operative Auctionedring © O., Ltd
Menicol and Co
Hamilton
H. J. Harrison
Dorie
T. L. Harrison
Drayton, Methven
TOR Sale
Tuarangi Old Men's Home
Elgin Euchre Club
Leading Life Assurance
L.A
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Staveley
Riedlander Bros., Ltd
Sutton
Laddie
Harhess
Sorep
G. D
S.F
Duncan G
R. Friedlander
Longbeach Estate
Fee Ain Bros
Sone
Canterbury
Rudolph Friedlander
Anetionear
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Picahen' S
Aring Square
Ray
H. J. Belfhouss
Aptist Church
Lambert
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En- Sith
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Lowcliffe
Sarah Elizabeth
Thomsa Williams
McMurdo Street
Tinwald
Waterton Cemetery
Baker Brgs
Pyinter
Max Friedlander
Moore Street
Williams
Tancred Street West
Guardian Office
A. G. Campbell
North-west Bell
Allenton
Shburton Amateur Operatic Society
Commercial Hotel
Thomas
W. H. Pearce’s
Peroy’s
Price
Mitchell
Turner's
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Turner
Gutzwell
Rele Bros
H. M. Jones
Mitchell and Turner’s
Triangle Pocrrttre Sonange
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Percy's
New Pritchard Bros
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Gugle
Sutton’s
Asketers
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombe Street
Ile
Ab Pritchard
W. H. Pearce
W. H. Pearch’s
Percy’s
Ritchard Bros
Tancred St
W. BR
Shattock
M. Shattack
Ayson
Laidlaw
Messrs Ayson
Ayson and Sons
AVING
Messrs Herr Bros
Argyle Bros
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Kerr Gros
Havelock Street
Lawa
Stirling
Cail
G. Meddins
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Grant & Moore, Saunders’ Buildings
Saunders’ Buildings
A. Gay Garden
PHLOX
JOK OK & CO
Grocers and Ironmongers
Ashburton Borough
Municipal Corporations
Pyroe
H. S. Fooks
Henry Stephenson
M. Fitzgerald
Cambridge Street
Wakanui Road
Carter
Vohn Orr & Co
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J. Argyle
T. Bullock
Fletcher
Sweet Pras
Baton Mort. Frage and Agency Company
W. . Prarce
Manchester Bros
Sola Agents
OW Sutton
Hughes
Burnety Street
Andi
DA Wepakers
Bulletin
Australasian
Joh Norton
Truth
Life
Lone Hand
Otago Witness
Times
Clayd
Reynolds
Scotsman
Glasgow Mail
Belfast
Munsey
Pearsons
Strand
Windsor
Wide World
Chu
Cassells
Weldon
Myra’s
Harrisons
Young Ladies’ Journal
Chas, Thomas
Ashburtonermanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
Ted
Priangle
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