Verbal Understanding and Global News From December Reports
Paris reports a verbal understanding between Russia and Italy to back mutual Balkan interests. London notes Germany’s failed bid to gain Walfisch Bay in exchange for a railway concession to a British company. Also mentions a threat to Judge Moule in insolvency court and overdue ship The Don from London to Nelson. Inter University cross country results list Clemes first. Oxford won by 11 points. A Turkish regiment mutinied at Kuprum with casualties. Myers delays his prosecutor Piddison’s arrest in Pittsburg case. Admiral Sperry's fleet has arrived at Singapore.
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Russia
Italy
Balkans
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Capetown
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Standard
Herr Dertiburg
Germany
Walfisch Bay
Johannesburg
Walfisc Bay
Mc Merriman
Botha
Judge
Iudge Moule
Nelson
Inter-University. Brace
Clemes
Tasmania
Oxford
Cambridge
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Russia approves foreign loan and bonds redemption
In St Petersburg on December 7 the Budget Committee of the Duma sanctioned a foreign loan of 45 million pounds and directed 80 million to redeem 5 percent Treasury bonds. In Moscow detectives arrested the entire Social Democratic committee.
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ST. Petersburg
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Duma
Treasury
Social Democrats
Social Democratic Committee
Moscow
Mohamadan Shops Raided in Calcutta Police Action
Calcutta police raided Mohame dan shops and seized arms and ammunition cartloads. Proprietors were arrested in connection with the raid.
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Calcutta
Mohamedan
Mobilisation Test Proves Successful in Essex
The Daily Mail reports a speed test of mobilising territorial forces in Essex yesterday, conducted as part of a mobilisation test. The exercise ran smoothly and achieved its objectives, indicating effective readiness.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Essex
Lord Batette Relief Fund Reaches 33000 Pounds
Lord Batette's relief fund has reached £33,000, enabling relief to be given in 806 cases. The update from London dated December 1 notes funds received December 8 at 9.16 a.m., broadcast as unemployed in England relief.
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London
Lord Batette
Fatal Knife Fight in Capella Leaves One Dead
Two Black men fought with dull knives at Capella near Brisbane. One man was killed in the incident, which occurred on December 8 as reported by the Press Association.
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For Press Association
Brisbane
Capella
Wool Sale in Christchurch Plans 19 248 Bales Offered
Commercial note from Christchurch states at the second wool sale of the season 19 248 bales will be offered. The sale is scheduled for Thursday.
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Christchurch
Livestock Sale At Tinwald Yards Reports Moderate Attendance
The Tuesday livestock sale at Tinwald yards drew a moderate crowd with subdued bidding. Cattle entries were mid quality with late prices steady, sheep entries mixed though demand for good fat sheep remained fairly keen amid variable vender and bidder prices.
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Tinwald
Rain Ends Drought Fear as New Downpour Benefits County
After a long dry spell in November and early December, steady rain began Monday night, with 68 points recorded by Domain weather station by 2 PM. The wet spell revived pastures and crops, though some cereals may still suffer, depending on rain duration and wind. Snow reported in Ashburton Gorge, while Christchurch saw no rain overnight.
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Domain
Ashburton
First Express
Christchurch
Bankruptcy discharges granted for two contractors in Ashburton
The Ashburton District Court discharged Nicholas Fitzgerald of Tinwald and Alfred George Dead of Mayfield from bankruptcy. Probate was granted on the motion of Mr R Kennedy in the estates of Denis Murphy of Highbank and Thompson Mitchell of Lauriston.
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Tinwald
R. Kennedy
Alfred George Dead
Mayfield
Buchanan
Denis Murphy
Highbank
Thompson
Mitchell
Lauriston
Hakatere Social and Athletic Club Adopts Debentures Plan
The adjourned annual meeting presided by Mr E Rudkin saw a large turnout with Mr W G Hillier absent. The club reported progress on property near the Coffee Palace, a boxing class, a reading room and library, and plans for an art union and bazaar to liquidate debt. New secretary and caretaker appointed, officers elected, and auditors thanked.
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E. Rudkin
W. G. Hillier
Coffee Palace
Mesers Meechan
W. Page
H. McElrea
McElrea
J. Moriarty
E. Budkin
J. Studholme
M. J. Moriarty
T. Craven
A. J. T. Baxter
F. Healy
H. Sherlock
H. McKiren
A. A. Ryan
G. Breeze
Fatal Cart Accident Claims Coal Dealer in Auckland
George McCaslin a sixty nine year old coal and firewood dealer died after slipping from a cart shaft on New North Road Kingland at 140 pm He rolled and the cart wheel passed over his head causing a skull fracture and severe wounds He died at hospital four hours later A correction notes the name as George McCausland. William Hill a carpenter died in Wellington after being found unconscious at the bottom of a steep bank.
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Auckland
George McCaslin
New North Road
Kingeland
McCaslin
George McCausland
Caslin
Wellington
William Hill
Earthquakes Reported Across Regions Today
A strong tremor struck at 11.55 am with no damage in Nelson. Cheviet felt two severe shocks at 6.45 and 11.55 with loud rumbling. chimneys fell in Hawk wood and Mendip and items moved in homes. Hanmer and Ashburton reported minor shakes with rain and hail.
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Christchurch
Cheviet
Hawkwood
Mendip
Hanmer
Nelson
Alfred Hill Ill With Pneumonia In Wellington
Wellington December 8. Musician Alfred Hill is seriously ill with pneumonia. An operation was deemed necessary and has been performed. He is now progressing but remains in a very low state.
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Wellingion
Alfred Hill
Scoundrels Assault and Robbery Reported in City
Two assault and robbery cases occurred last night in the city. Fireman George Reid was tackled on Thorndon Quay and his pockets picked by four men. Forty minutes later P Bennett was seized on Ghizade street and robbed as the gang emptied his pockets.
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Wellington
George Reid
Thorndon Quay
Australasian Championship Meeting Opens in Sydney
In Sydney on December 7 the Australasian Championship meeting began. In singles Barker defeated Jones 3 sets to 0. In doubles Wilding and Sharpe beat Beith and Campbell and Tisher 6 3 4 6.
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Barker
Jones
Wilding
Sharpe Beith Campbell
Tisher
Ashburton Highlights and Local Court News Update
Mr Remington MP for Rangitikei visits Ashburton as Captain Edwin telegraphs a chilly forecast with southerly winds. At Christchurch's North Gai nterbury School sports W Willers wins bugle with 97 points among twelve entrants. Sir Joseph Ward to Southland show. returns Monday. Supreme Court in Christchurch awards £200 to petitioner in farm labour Conciliation Board case. Drowning rescues occur in Ashburton river involving Ryde and George Protheroe. their rescuers are named Protheroe. District Court sits as Judge Haselden comments on bankruptcy notices. Deputy official Assignee disputes press misstatements amid Liquor Party campaign. Local UAOD lodge installs officers. social night ends with Auld Lang Syne. G H Hefford Co. advertises kid gloves.
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George Protheroe
Edwin Protheroe
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J. D. Gobbe
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