Land Settlement Finance Bill and Mining Act Amendments
Wellington reports on the House session handling the Land Settlement Finance Bill with amendments limiting land intake above 2500 value, plus a Mining Act Amendment Bill advancing with clauses about gold duty and mining relief funds. Other actions include railway act amendments and public works discussion, plus later libel bill debates and passage through committee.
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Wellington
Dosorhesiiegd
Massey
McKenzie
Seddon
Guinness
Tramways Bill Cleared as Harbours Bill Passes Third Time
Wellington council records show the Tramways Bill completing final stages after committee approval with no material amendments. The Greymouth Harbour Board Loans Consolidation Bill was read a third time and passed. Cannell then rose.
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Wellington
Greymouth Harbour Board
Cannell
Soldier sentenced for damaging telegraphs in railway strike
A court martial sentenced a soldier to twenty months imprisonment for damaging telegraphs he was ordered to guard during the railway strike. Father Duez is committed for trial on bribery and fraud charges connected to the Religious and Charitable Board in March. Clery and Mertin, two agents, also committed.
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Father Duez
Clery and
Mertin
Timaru board hears critique of country teacher residence
A South Canterbury Board of Education meeting in Timaru heard a country teacher residence described as a rabbit hatch and a cluster of lean-tos after it was reduced from six to five rooms to qualify for improvements.
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South Canterbury Board of Education
Timaru
Legislative Assembly Seeks Responsible Cabinet After Secret Session
The Assembly memorialised the throne after a secret session stating the Grand Council formed during the Chanlang period has now indefinable powers. It calls for a cabinet answerable to the people as essential.
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Legislative Assembly
Grand Council
Duke of Connaught lays Rand regiments memorial foundation
The Duke of Connaught laid a memorial foundation for Rand regiments who fell in the war as the royal party proceeded to Natal.
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Duke of Connaught
Rand
Royal Party
Natal
Pigott Guilty of False Pretences in King's Prize Case
Pigott found guilty of false pretences in obtaining £100 and a cadge related to the shooting for the King's Prize. Jury urges mercy for his prior good character. Twelve months with hard labour imposed, sentence deferred on sureties for twelve months. Sureties posted. Sydney severe storm causes tram derailments and a Ryde building collapse killing a boy.
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Pigott
Sydney
Ryde
Liberal Party Addresses Premier Ward in Support
An address signed by all Liberal members was presented to Sir Joseph Ward in Parliament. The message expresses sympathy for Lady Ward and family amid personal attacks, commends Ward’s leadership and the creditors statement, and wishes him continued successful public service for the Empire and dominion. Ward replied with warm thanks and appreciation.
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Wellington
Liberal Party
Joseph Ward
Parliament Buildings
A. R. Guinness
House of Representatives
New Zealand
Lady Ward
Treasury notes mystery ends with numbering error
A scare hit the Commonwealth Treasury when £1000 in new notes were reported missing. After two searches found no culprit, Secretary Mr Alien stayed confident, and a third check showed a numbering machine had jumped by a thousand due to a miscalculation.
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Commonwealth Treasury
Alien
Treasury
Two Palmerston firms face ninepence Magistrate action
Wellington Evening Post reports two Palmerston firms will contest a Magistrate Court action over ninepence with lawyers on both sides. The piece cites a police force critique by an Intelligence correspondent and notes notable local rescuer A Hardgrave receiving the Royal Humane Society medal for drowning rescue at Herne Beach.
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Wellington Evening Post
Palmerston
Intelligence
Wellington Post
A. Hardgrave
Taranaki
Royal Humane
Herne Beach
Ti. P. Tankukh
Hardgrave
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