To Sail About Wellington Dates Listed
A note lists sailing dates around Wellington with entries for December 16 January 13 February 10 March 10 and April 7.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
Compensation Award From Catlins Railway Death Case
In Dunedin a dispute over compensation for Patrick Lawless’s death was settled by the Arbitration Court. The co operative gang on Catlins Railway work hired Scholes to supply a horse to draw trucks, employed Lawless to drive it, and paid 6s daily. Lawless was killed May 7, and the court ruled the co operative gang were contractors. Under section 13 of the Workers Compensation Act 1908 they awarded £186 11s in compensation.
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Dunedin
Arbitration Court
Patrick Lawless
Public Works Department
Catlins
Lawless
Fang
Busy Christchurch Stock Market Shows Bright Farm Outlook
Ordinary entries at Addington yarded fat cattle and fat lambs with mixed demand but strong interest from farmers. Store sheep and veal calves sold well as prices varied by quality, while woolly and shorn sheep ranged in demand and cattle prices held steady with solid yearling and dairy cow activity.
Makara County seeks traffic reform oppose central control
A Makara County Council deputation asked the Minister of Internal Affairs for legislation to remove people from dangerous driving and to curb reckless motor car and motorcyclist behavior. Minister Buddo opposed handing traffic control to the Government, noting local authorities already have broad by law powers and would face administration hurdles for a general Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Makara
Buddo
Foster Fraser on Australia optimistic after stay
Mr Foster Fraser sailed for London to finish a book on Australia. He notes Australians sometimes disparage themselves and that English views of Australia vary. Initially pessimistic, he has grown more optimistic after long exposure to the country and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Foster Fraser
London
Australia
Arbitration Court upholds two appeals in labor cases
Wellington December 1 The Arbitration Court gave judgment in two appeals from magistrates decisions The Cooks and Stewards Union versus Union Steamship over overtime pay for a mess steward aboard a vessel arriving on a Sunday or holiday was upheld The Tailors Union versus Kirkcaldie and Staines concerned team system work distribution The Magistrate’s finding stands and the union appeal is dismissed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration Court
Cooks’ and Stewards’ Union
Union Steamship, Company
Tailors Union
Kirkcaldie and Staines
Great Empire Festival Plans Span Australian Cities
Dr Charles Harriss begins a Commonwealth festival tour after securing support from Earl Dudley and leading Australian musical figures. Melbourne Sydney and other towns will host joint performances of Elijah with British choirs. Lord Mayors welcome choristers as Lord Dudley becomes honorary president of the festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Charles Harriss
Earl Dudley
Australia
Deskin
British Empire
Melbourne
Sydney
Leidertafel and Philharmonic
Victoria
Commonwealth
Dr Harriss
Lord Phinket
Sir Joseph Ward
Customs duties in Auckland fall from last year in November
Auckland reports total customs duties collected in November at £ 44,566, down £ 2,724 from the previous November. Primage duty reached £ 411 163 8d and surtax £ 315 88 10d. Exports show gains in butter, flax, frozen meat, and hides and wool with varied figures.
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Auckland
Wellington Exports Rise in November
Wellington exports for November totalled £223,961, an increase of £101,785 over the November 2008 value. The report outlines stronger goods sales and a notable year over year improvement for the Port Wellington trade figures.
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Wellington
Interference With the Arbitration Court Sparks Protests
Christchurch and Dunedin reports describe unions opposing the Shops and Offices Act Amendment Bill. The Canesbay Labourers Association condemns overriding arbitration awards, while the Otago Employers Association protests government actions seen as interference with the Arbitration Court.
Emploers Association Debates Shops and Offices Bill
At a December meeting in Napier the Employers' Association thoroughly discussed the Shops and Offices Act Amendment Bill. A resolution was carried opposing legislation that would override or nullify the Arbitration Court award.
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Christchurch
Canes Bay
Napier
Emploers’ Association
Arbitration Court
Taranaki Show Opens with Notable Jerseys Display
New Plymouth December 1 The Taranaki Agricultural Society show opens featuring numerous high quality exhibits led by Jerseys praised by experts as the best ever gathered in the dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Taranaki Agricultural Society
Dominion
Amakura Returns Empty from Search Mission at Sea
The training ship Amakura arrived this morning after visiting the Kermadecs and nearby islets seeking ceateways or wreckage and replenishing depots. No trace of the Cian McPherson or other vessels was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Amakura
Kermadecs
Islaggla
Cian McPherson
Royal Marriage in Tonga Described in New Zealand Dispatch
News from Tonga reports King George wed Princess Ana Seini Takibo on November 11 in the Royal chapel at the Palace. The ceremony was by Rev. J. B. Walkin with six Tongan maid attendants and six nobles as groomsmen. Gifts included large quantities of native cloth foods pigs and taro.
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Auckland
Tonga
George
Ana Seini Takibo
J. B. Walkin
Farmer Charged With Attempted Murder Near Auckland
Joseph Williams a farmer from Streambank north of Auckland was arrested on a charge of attempted murder. He allegedly shot his son in law Francis Joseph Martin in Ghuzmee Street Wellington at about seven thirty p.m. The bullet struck the neck. Martin's wound is not thought serious. motive tied to family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joseph Williams
Streambank
Auckland
Francis Joseph Martin
Ghuzmee Street
Martin
Kingston Charged With Fraud in Supernatural Healing Scheme
A serious charge in Nelson reports William Henry Kingston a married man accused under the Crimeset of luring a young woman with fake healing powers. He claimed to diagnose by touch and tea leaf readings and sought to marry her, aided by a woman named Buxton. Kingston faces trial after police found inconsistencies and the family denounced the alleged manipulation of neurotic youths.
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Nelson
William Henry Kingston
Twen
Buxton
Kingston
Hig Yisiong
Atari
Geraldine Livestock Market See Strong Attendance and Broad Prices
From Our Own Correspondent the Geraldine yard saw good buyer attendance and a fair demand for sheep with a light yarding. Prices rose slightly for many lines while pigs and cattle had small entries and sold well. Sheep figures include fat ewes and fat wethers at various shillings and pence with specific lots listed and several lambs and hoggets to follow.
Eczema Patient Praises Morse Indian Root Pills
Miss Mabel Edwards of Fer race Wellington reports skin disorders and persistent suffering cured after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She claims the product purified her blood, improved her skin to a healthy glow, and earned world wide reputation for eradicating impure blood conditions.
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DR. Morse
Mabel ‘Edwards
Broadway
Dr .Morse
Fat Cattle and Sheep Prices Ease Slightly at Dunedin Market
At Burnside Stock Marker in Dunedin on December 1 fat cattle yarded 140 head with medium quality and price gains of 6 to 10 shillings per head. Prime bullocks 9 10s to 12 pounds, heavy up to 12, light 6 10s to 7 10s. best cows and heifers 7 to 8, light 3 10s to 4 1s. Sheep 2433 yarded with similar week‑to‑week prices. best woolly wethers 21s to 22s 6d, best shorn ewes to 22s. Santa cattle 448 yarded, slight advance then easing. Pigs large yarding, porkers 38s to 38s, suckers 11s to 19s, stores 23s to 30s. Weather warm, aiding curing. heavy pigs 18s to 19s.
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Christchurch
Addington
Spa
Dunedin
Ameli
Australian Climate Brings Fast Bowel Ailments
The text extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure for bowel complaints in Australia where sudden temperature swings cause widespread illness. It claims quick relief and a pure cure for diarrhoea and colic with a flawless record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Chamberlain
Geologist meets Gisborne Oil directors after bore results
Dr Bell the Government Geologist returns to Gisborne from a tangi petroleum visit and will confer with Gisborne Oil Company directors. Mr Lysnar, chair of the company, says Dr Bell is more than satisfied with the boring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Bell
Aitangi Petroleum
Gisborne Oil Company
Lysnar
Hell
Deaths from stinging flies mount near Marseilles factory
Ten people died in the ten days before the mail left from stings by poisonous flies in Marseilles raising the total to fourteen deaths since the insects first appeared about six weeks earlier near a sheepskin washing factory.
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Marseilles
Sleeplessness Tied to Liver Health Advice
Sleeplessness often stems from liver issues and nerve tension. Do not use narcotics. A course of Chamberlain's Tablets is suggested to improve liver function and restore refreshing sleep.
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