Education Bill Lessons From the Old Country
A对tudes on England's Licensing and Education Bills reflect colonial observers views on secular versus religious schooling. The writer argues for state funded secular instruction while protecting church education, urging a mixed system under state standards and church autonomy. The piece frames lessons for the British Empire and stresses economic solvency and social salvation through careful education policy.
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England
Contry
House of Lords
Old World
Stata
British Empire
Representation shift eyed for Rangitata riding in Ashburton County
Ratepayers in Rangitata and Upper Ashburton districts seek a separate Rangitata riding on the Ashburton County Council. Current arrangement grants two members to Upper Ashburton. Rangitata would gain one. Population and valuation figures from 1907 Year Book cited.
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Rangitata Road
Ashburton County Council
Rangitata
Upper Ashburton
Roaci
Aliznton
Honzitata
County Council
Ashburton
South Rakais
Mount Hutt
Mount Somers Ride Ing
Mount Somers Road
Anama Road
Wakanut
Longbeach Road
Coldstream Road
Agreement Reached Between Friendly Societies and Medical Association
Wellington telegram reports a mutual agreement between friendly societies and the British Medical Association. Disputes between a society or lodge and its medical officer or the British Medical Association lodge members will go to a local division committee, then arbitrators, with an umpire if needed. Fees to be fixed by freedom of contract between each lodge and its doctor.
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Press Association
Wellington
Friendly
British Medical Association
Itish Medical Association
New Zealand
Prime Lambs Lead Mixed Ashburton Station Trade
Morning reports show clear to fishable rivers across Aedburton county and a prime consignment of lambs from William Lockhead of Dork sent to London via Walter Fickles. Additional notes cover Ashburton fishing catches, honest seed prices, and a potato planter patented by Aly Osborne.
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Aedburton
Fairfield
William Lockhead
Dork
London
Walter Fickles
Ritish New Zealand Meat and Produce Company
A. C. Jonassen
Rangitata
Ashburton
Ashburton Trotting Club Meets At New Racecourse
The Ashburton Trotting Club will stage its midweek meeting at the Ashburton racecourse for the first time. Durbar may break the Australasian two mile record amid excellent course conditions with strong acceptances for day one races. Train timetables have been adjusted and cheap fares offered for visitors.
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Ashburton
Ashburton County Racing Club
Nicoll
Durbar
Ashburton High School Board Meeting Notes Debits and Plans
Ashburton High School Board reports a debit balance of £2249 1s and a credit of £1008 18s 11d. The Education Department notes £200 final grant payment. Roll stands at 87 with 82 average attendance. Exams begin December 1 for matriculation and junior civil service. prizes and dux medals debated. Physical culture, music, and painting considered. desks bids discussed. breaking-up ceremony planned.
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Ashburton High School Board of Governors
presett—Megars J. Tucker
H. Davis
Denshire
W. H. Collins
Education Départment
Otteher
E. H. England
Ryal
BR. W. England
Ashburton
Messrs Studholme and
Chapman
Counecil
Senior Education Board
Watters
Gill
Messrs Griffin
London
Scorgie
Collins
Mail and Guardian
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A. C. Hardy
M.p's
Andrill and Co
Tucker Bros
Kilworth
Davis
Collings
Messrs J.tucker
W. B. Denshire
Messrs Heyweeds
Clemial
Acronis
Ashburton High Team Dominates Timaru Cadet Rifle Match
Ashburton High School competitors excel at Timaru in the Defence Cadets event under the South Canterbury Rifle Association. Corporal BR J Low led with 33 of 35, as seven shooters averaged 30 over six to seven shots, with multiple Cadets named among top scorers, including Lance Corporal Joyce and Sergeant Martin.
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Ashburton High School
Timaru
Defence
South Canterbury Rifle Association
Timaru High School
Ashburton
BR. J. Low
Poral Low
Eeeay
Joyce
Rountree
Hamilton
Oliver
Shaw
Cutter
Martin It
Spencer
King
Cluirch
Lanece
Smith
West’s Pictures to Amaze Ashburton Audiences
On Wednesday evening Ashburton residents may renew acquaintance with West's pictures at the Oddfellows Hall. Mr West brings De Green's Vice-Regal orchestra, a capable Australasian ensemble, for lively overtures and music matching each picture. The Ashburton season lasts two nights only with a different programme on the second night. Plans are in the hands of Mr H. M. Jones.
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Ashburton
West
Oddfellows’ Hall
de Green
Australia
H. M. Jones
International Naval Conference aims to ease Hague draft
London hosts the International Naval Conference where Sir Edward Grey outlines the goal to advance the prize court convention draft at The Hague, reducing international disputes and drawing nations closer.
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London
Edward Grey
The
Hague
Old Bailey
Peacock
Albert Smith
Poole
Joseph Smith
Bincon
Bellanam
Cordery
Poplar
Thames
Stepney
Tackwell
Harry Barnato
Italian Chamber Adopts Prisinto Motion on European Tension
In Rome the Italian Chamber passes Professor Prisinto's motion by 67 to 140 votes. Signor Tittoni affirms Austria caused European unease by avoiding a broad legal solution, denies ceding territory to Italy, and notes a Russia-Italy rapprochement as an unavoidable shift. Reports from London and Paris describe the diplomatic stir and tensions with France.
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Rome
Prisinto
Signor Tittoni
Austria
Europe
Avestia
Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ialy
Russia
London
Vienna
Paris
Signor Fortis
The
Times
France
Lords consider imperial representation in House deliberations
Press Association reports Lord Rosebery's committee proposes that Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa be represented in Lords deliberations by government nominees. It calls for the governments to be consulted on how such an arrangement could be secured.
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Press Association
Wellington
London
New Zealand
Per
Lord Rosebery
Canada
Australia
South Africa
House of Lords
Education Bill faces divergent church opinions and political pressure
Runciman notes limited contracts for schools while the State promises fair chances. The Church Council vote shifts the stance as bishops back new claims. The Archbishop disputes Runciman’s view and regrets grow among churchmen. Alfred Lyttelton urges keeping to a settlement and Times hints at reintroduction. The Telegraph notes Cabinet talk of January dissolution to gain non conformist support. Dr Clifford advises passive resistance.
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Runciman
Church Council
Alfred Lyttelton
the Times
Daily Telegraph
Clifford
Unemployed Grant Proposed Increase by Right-to-Work Council
A Guildhall conference by the Right-to-Work National Council urged boosting the unemployed grant to one million pounds. The proposal would distribute funds through various agencies beyond Distress Committees, expanding reach for the unemployed.
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London
Guildhall
Lord Rosebery Urges Defense Against German Risks
Lord Rosebery says he does not expect an unprovoked German invasion of England but asserts Britain must insure against all risks and prepare for potential threats at Leith uprisings.
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Lord Rosebery
Leith
Germany
England
Britain
Lloyd George confronts militant suffragists at Albert Hall
Mr Lloyd George faced a noisy crowd as women fought and chained themselves during a Women’s Liberal Federation meeting on women’s suffrage. Stewards wrestled several interrupters while others appeared in prison dress.
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Lloyd George
Women's Liberal Federation
Albert Hall
Droyd George
Hafid Accepts Conditions with Verification Stipulations
Morocco reports Muli Hafid accepts imposed terms by the Powers but demands verification of the Maghzen's and the Sultan's doubt and related authorities.
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Morocco
Muli Hafid
Troop Ships Sail From Vienna for Cattaro Front
Two steamers with troops departed under sealed orders from Vienna towards Cattaro near the Montenegrin frontier. Two additional transports are expected to follow, signaling a stepped deployment plan.
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Vienna
Cattaro
Dissolution shake in Victoria stuns political scene
Melbourne reports note Governor grants dissolution to Sir Thomas Bent amid surprise and party intrigue. Labour leader questions precedent as Bent hints at shifting moves and calls for public verdict.
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Melbourne
Sir Thomas Bent
Thomas Bent
Murray
Jeader
Labour Party
Bendigo
Rhodes Scholarship Otago Nomination and Committee Change
The Professional Board nominates Hector MacLean M A Otago University as the Rhodes Scholarship candidate for the current year. He earned first class honours in mental science. Professor Gilray will replace Professor Benham on the Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee.
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Dunedin
Hector MacLean
Otago University
Gilray
Benham
Rakaia Racing Club Announces 1898 Meeting Weights
Entries close at 8 p m on Thursday 10 December for the annual Rakaia meeting to be held April day. The Somerton Handicap across six furlongs features many weights led by Belent Member 10st 6lb Wardland 10st 4lb and Salaam 10st with other runners including Ambuscade, Pacific, The Guesser, St Bernard and Miss Dorie in a long card of races across mile and a half, one mile and five furlongs, and sprint distances with prizes in sovs and sests.
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Bilent
Wardland
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Friedlandress
Miss Villiers
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Wallaroo
Jlet
Portland
English Rose
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Express
Little Fairy
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Demur
Manchester
Mannikin
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Roscommon
List
Tessera
Phe Orient
Gold Reef
Ruby
Helen
Princess Lily
Verawood
Wildella
Wairema
Jessie B
St. Bernard
Liberator
Rheumatic Cure Ad Proclaims Relief and Uric Acid Link
An old advertisement touts RHEUMO as a cure for rheumatic pains by removing excess uric acid from blood. It claims benefits for indigestion swelling and joint stiffness and notes the product is sold by chemists and stores priced 2s 6d and 48 Ad. The Fishing Season update mentions trout abundance and new tackle stock at B D Johnston's store.
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B.D. Johnston
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