Ashburton notices amid weather, fines, and auctions
Local updates cover a banquet for Sir Thomas Mackenzie in Orange Hall on December 17, with tickets available locally and a trady sale planned. Banks report no sign of stolen notes in Ashburton, while weather forecasts warn of strong westerly winds and rain. James Lee is fined at Invercargill Police Court for failing to attend drill. Wool prices near production cost at Christchurch auction, and a severe nor’-wester disrupts Ashburton with dust and wind affecting Christmas displays and crops. Essays recall early storm damage and a forthcoming Drapery auction at Stephenson’s Mart on Saturday.
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Lyndhurst
Mory Stephenson’s Mart
Prince of Wales welcomed home by London crowds at Guildhall
Prince of Wales returns from the Antipodes to cheers in London. Crowds line the Thames Embankment and city streets as he rides in an open carriage to the Guildhall for a royal salute and welcome address. The Prince praises London’s influence and charm.
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London
Prince of Wales
Antipodes
Guildhall
Thames Embankment
Prince's impressions tour pegs New Zealand patriotism and Maori tribute
The Prince recalls his Empire tour from the Panama Canal to Honolulu Fiji and New Zealand praising Maori warmth and the steadfast Old Country spirit. He thanks Lloyd George and notes Londoners should match New Zealanders' patriotism, with visits to Rotorua Wellington Christchurch Dunedin and Invercargill before leaving Lyttelton.
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Fiji
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New Zealand
Australia
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Rotorua
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Canterbury Plains
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Dunedin
Invercargill
Scotland
Lyttelton
New Zenland
Lloyd George lauds Empire ties and Prince of Wales
London reports at a luncheon Lloyd George praised the Empire as a remarkable world partnership. He said dominions are free nations and need invisible ties cemented by goodwill. He named the Prince of Wales as the man for Britain’s postwar emergency and noted his charm and suitability across dominion cities and lands.
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London
Lloyd George
Britain
Prince of Wales
Impressions on Australia and New Zealand by the Prince
The Prince recounts his Victoria and New South Wales visit, praising Sydney as the London of the Southern Hemisphere and noting the vast space and resources of Australia. He praises schoolchildren, education systems, and the spirit of Australians and New Zealanders, and speaks of shared bonds with ex servicemen as comrade to the diggers.
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Melbourne
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Australia
Victoria
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France
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President-elect Harding Opens Sixty-Sixth Congress
The opening of the sixty-sixth Congress featured an ovation for President-elect Harding as he took his Senatorial seat. He urged cooperation with Congress, noted three months of Democratic rule remain, and expressed hope both chambers would work to a fruitful session with no partisan ends in mind.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Senate
House
Prime Minister Discusses New Loan Stock Sales
The Prime Minister said that news reports mention sales of the new Wellington loan stock below issue value. He noted Treasury awareness and planned to publish the amounts in a few days. Names cannot be divulged though the sales are described as trifling relative to the loan total. The Treasury reports many small means men showing interest in the flotation.
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Wellington
Treasury
Olive Brunton Honored On Eve Of Marriage At Church Service
Miss Olive Brunton was presented with vases and a cake-stand by Pastor J M Innes on the eve of her marriage. Church officials praised her years as Sunday school organist and wished happiness in her new life. Ashburton Co operative Dairy Factory appoints L Clarke as secretary while W Anderson resigns as secretary general manager. Hi Keig and A E McDonald named working managers at Ashburton and Blackbridge factories.
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Church of Christ
W. Anderson
Ashburton
L.clarke
Messrs
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A. E. McDonald
Blackbridge
Board of Trade relaxes icing sugar restrictions
The Board of Trade lifts July restrictions on icing sugar until January 15 next. People can grind ordinary sugar into icing sugar at will without increasing overall allotments or output.
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Board of Trade
Lodge speaks on Canada Australia New Zealand immigration cooperation
Senator Lodge says cooperation with Canada Australia and New Zealand on Asiatic immigration is a general policy he favors not yet worked out in detail. The issue should engage the incoming Congress and administration. Australian High Commissioner Mark Sheldon welcomes the exchange and hopes it pleases the British Empire.
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Press Association
Washington
The
Australian Press Association
Lodge
Canada
Australia
Congress i
Mark Sheldon
British Empire
United States
Tokirima Tragedy Trial Goes Insanity Route
At Hamilton Supreme Court William Anderson faced murder charges in the Tokirima case. The Crown argued insanity. jurors returned a verdict of not guilty on insanity grounds. Anderson was committed to Mount Eden Gaol Hospital for ministerial instructions.
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Press Association
Hamilton
Supreme Court
William Anderson
Frederick Henry Telfer
Tokirima
Crown
James Lott
Herbert Hedley Lott
Murray
Mount’ Edén
Tylor
Avondale
Mount Iden Gaol
Explosive Blasts in Carriage on New Zealand Rail Route
Gisborne reports detail a railway accident where blasting powder caused the blast. The parcel belonged to A McG Trafford of Matawai who was not in the carriage when the explosion occurred. The powder ignited after a cigarette caused a fire, and police will pursue legal proceedings.
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Press Association
Gisborne
Trafford
Matawai
Traffords
Kearns
Waipooa
Fraser
Impressions of Trade in the United States by G Fowlds
Hon G Fowlds reports from Auckland on his months in America noting unemployment and falling prices on his return. He recalls U S mills closing, widespread extravagance, and wages being high yet prices higher, with workers not clearly better off. He doubts severe new developments will occur despite recent changes.
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Auckland
United States
George Fowlds
America
New Zealand
Loss of an Aeroplane in Australia Flight Suit
The Alliance Aeroplane Company sues Union Insurance Company of Canton for £5000 over the loss of a machine used by Captain Roger Douglas and Lieutenant, who died when it crashed at Surbiton just before the policy expired. The defense argues the policy covered only English trials, not the Australia flight.
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Presa Association
London
Alliance Aeroplane Company
Union Insurance Company of
Canton
Roger Douglas
Australia
Surbiton
England
Armenia Relief Drive Spurs Global Fund Appeal
Geneva reports a United Nations Assembly debate on stopping Armenian horrors and aiding Poland. The Typhus Commission urged universal donations as nations pledge money and nursing aid, with Britain 50 000 pounds and France 1 000 000 francs, Belgium easing terms, China contributing 2000, and Poland described as unable to cope alone. A fundraising committee will seek global contributions.
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Press Association
Geneva
China
Shantung
Hughes
Armenia
Foster
Canada
Typhus Commission
Europe
Poland
Ranjitsinghi
India
M. Hanotaux
Redea
Crods
Js. Balfour
Britain
Belgium
Padareivski
Viviani Reports League Subcommittee Decisions
M Viviani told journalists the League of Nations sub committee would not admit Armenia or the Baltic states for now due to their unsettled status. They may join Assembly deliberations and technical committees. He denied differences with the London Conference and noted frontiers remain exposed as the League cannot guarantee defense or enforce rulings.
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Per Press Association
Geneva
M. Viviani
Armenia
League
London
United States Senate Resolution on Armenia Policy
A House resolution seeks to declare that President Wilson is not obliged to deploy forces or funds for Armenia. Spain signals willingness to cooperate with Wilson to ease the Armenian situation.
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Press Association
Washington
House of Representatives
League of Nations
Wilson
United States
Armenia
State
British Army distribution in Parliament address
Churchill states in the House of Commons the British Army's distribution by region totaling about 295,000. Units are allocated to Home and Ireland, Rhine, Palestine and Mesopotamia, the West, India and Aden, France, and various colonies.
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Press ‘Association
London
House of Commons
Locker Hampgon
C.A
Winston Churchill
Ireland
Rhine
Palestine
The
Blackea
Mesopotamia
Persia
France
Flanders
India
Aden
Waterfront incident at Wellington wharf discussed by Seamen's Union
December report notes the Calm steamer delay and a Labour Ministry reply. Employers admit a technical breach of War Regulations but no action will be taken as regs apply to wartime. Union seeks stance on future breaches by workers.
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Prasd .Association
Wellington
Seamen's Union
Minister For Labour
Canadian apples arrive on local market this week
Local market reports show Canadian apples arriving this week with prices noted as 1s per pound, while Best Dominion grown apples retail at 9d to 9d per pound and 6d per pound.
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Best Dominion
Henderson calls for Irish peace talks and armistice plan
In London in December Mr Arthur Henderson returned to Britain from Ireland and urged a ceasefire and formal armistice talks between British authorities and Irish representatives. He said all sides in Ireland seek peace and that Catholic leadership and Labour would back measures to end lawlessness if officials propose a conference. The government signaled openness to discuss with authorized Irish voices.
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Press Association
London
Arthur Henderson
Ireland
Henderson
Lloyd Georges
House of Commons
Kenworthy
Lloyd George
Flanagan
Irish negotiations progress debated in London press
London press reports diverging views on Irish talks as Daily News and Daily Chronicle clash over ministers Irish delegates and figures like Sir Horace Plunket. The Morning Post mocks the Premier's push as a murder linked voyage while Dublin autonomy is cited as independence, with Ulster exclusion and fiscal autonomy seen as possible steps. The Unionists resist any surrender, while a truce and settlement on the murder campaign and Sinn Feiners are prerequisites.
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London
Daily News
George Russell Ae
Daily Chronicle
Russell
Horace Plunket
Ulster
Sinn
Ireland
Lords Narrowly Reject Crown Colony Rule for Southern Ireland
The House of Lords approved Lord Salisbury's motion by 51 to 50 to delete the clause in the Home Rule Bill that would have provided Crown colony government for Southern Ireland.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Southern
Ireland
Lloyd George and Ireland tensions hinted by archbishop
Sydney reports Archbishop Kelly returning from Rome and England says Mr Lloyd George wished to be fair to Ireland but could not. He notes unrest in England and warns of greater agitation ahead.
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Sydney
Kelly
Rome
England
Lloyd George
Ireland
Restitution petition in Cross divorce case dismissed
In Sydney’s Divorce Court the petition for restitution of conjugal rights by William Alfred Cross against Elizabeth Eleanor Cross was dismissed. Cross, a war veteran noted for the DCM, testified of lay reading then ordination, while Elizabeth described coercion and cruelty. Judgment reserved.
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Per Press Association
Sydney
William _ Alfred
Joséah Cross
Elizabeth Eleanor Cross
D.C.M
Dunedin
New Zealand
Rivers reported clear. Waitaki remains fishable
This morning all rivers were clear except the Waitaki, which was still fishable. The report notes good water conditions for angling along the Waitaki while others run clear.
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Waitaki
Hindus and Chinese Prefer Auckland Port for Entry
Wellington Progress League hears that Hindus and Chinese destined for Wellington often head to Auckland to enter New Zealand. A return tabled by MP G Mitchell shows arrivals of Chinese and Hindus into the Dominion from 1 January 1918 to 31 September 1920, with counts analyzed for public interest.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Wellington
Central Progress League
Dominion
Wilson
Cessation of Fighting Reported on Russian Front
A Moscow wireless message says peace reigns on the Russian front. The last remnants of the Balakho bitch army entered Poland and were disarmed by authorities who also captured General Petloura and his government, interning them in Keltey.
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Press Association
London
Moscow
Balakhobitch
Poland
Petloura
Keltey
Sydney Court Decision Impacts Customs on Continental Goods
News from Sydney reports a major court decision on duties levied at import. Merchants argued for present day British money values, but the majority ruled against the Customs Department. Other items note University fee increases, War-time Profits Tax Company ruling, and Canberra government plans.
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Press Association
Sydney
Customs Department
Customs Departments
University’ Senate
High’ Court
Union ‘Steam Ship Company
Federal ‘Taxation Commissioner
Supreme Court
Seamen’s
Walsh
Canberra
Hughes
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Central
Avertion
Henley
Dany
Minahan
Flanders
Eruption of a Large Volcano in Sunda States in 1881
The 1881 Sunda States eruption produced a massive blast described as a blue sun seen at least once, with mountains blown apart and a crater over 1000 feet deep. Volcanic ash, rock and mud were hurled up 17 miles, causing global shock and distant effects.
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Sunda States
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