Modern World Briefs From Europe and Asia
Translated dispatches report delays to the Japanese Det opening and a Tibetan liaison in the British camp. An Austrian in the Transvaal extols British rule while royal scandal circulates in Vienna. Paralytic lions end Madame Fischer’s thousandth act as Dowie seeks receivership in Zion City. Trade data show UK imports up and exports down. obituary notes Herbert Spencer’s death at 83.
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British Gunboat Attack Burns Fort Durbo and Fatalities Reported
United Press reports from Elastric Telegraph itemize Dec 8 dispatches saying Bluejackets from a British gunboat burned Fort Durbo and killed 30 natives. Commander Ernest Gaunt of the Mohawk suffered a compound thigh fracture but is reported doing well.
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Public Service Board report cites political interference in day labour
The Public Service Board Commission finds political interference caused high day labour costs and urges the Public Works Department to a three member commission and separation of relief works from ordinary operations. Also notes specie shipment to India and a fatal firing squad accident aboard Torch. Madame Slapoffski wins £210 more than prior court payment in the Musgrove dispute.
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Gaming House Case Dismissed in Wellington
The Crown entered a nolle prosequi in cases against principals of the Olympic Club gaming house after three hung juries failed to decide if penny tosses constitute a game of chance. The Chief Justice urged public reflection on legality and juror unanimity in criminal trials.
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Bank Clerk's Treatment After Deportation from United States
Kenneth Harper, formerly a Bank of New Zealand clerk in Dunedin, was repatriated from the United States after landing restrictions blocked him from San Francisco. Despite transfer plans to Vancouver, authorities forced his return to New Zealand, with the Oceanic Company carrying the burden of return and Harper awaiting a new post in Vancouver.
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Law Aimed at Limiting Undesirable Labor Migrants
The law, rigidly enforced in Harper's case, targets large crowds of workers brought to the States under contract. It is designed to protect American labor by preventing employer arrangements that harm workers, though the present case shows application beyond its original scope and appears arbitrarily enforced.
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Auckland appoints Montgomery Registrar of Electors
Mr Montgomery of the Tourist Department is named Registrar of Electors for Auckland while keeping his agent post at the Tourist bureau. Sir J G Ward says four Advances to Settlers Department superintendents will be dispensed with due to lack of need. The barque Kalisto wreck crew reached Samoa boats. hull sold for £15 and may recover cargo. The crew head to Norway. captain and officers remained at Apia.
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Tararatuna Races Day Two Results and Weather
Fine weather drew a large crowd for Tararuna races on December 9. Results include StanLey Hanvicar first, Te Archo second, Liberator third, with various horses scratched and dividends listed. later programs show Matpen Prats-Matfearn winning, Hack Harpiss-Uutana, Wearvitne Hawproap-Gold Dust among others with assorted dividends.
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Woopiinin
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Matfearn
Messmar
Gold Mine
and &K
Handicaps Declared for District and Other Races
The document lists handicaps for multiple races including District Race at five sovs about three quarters of a mile with horses such as Wissembourg Chorus Girl Distress Mannia Lady Wingfield Weorth Laniss Basceret and more. Additional races include Lan Isss Basceret Rarata Cur Purnicans Puase and Farmers Trnot with numerous named horses and weights, plus extended acceptances until Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Horneo
Stoat
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Mole
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Artillerywan
Sahara
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Retus
Berreo
Lady’s Aim
I'not
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Imperial Polly
Brown Prince
Little Jack
Merrylegs
Attmore
Ovingdean
Sooner
Pierre
Longfellow
Roany
Princess Royalser
Killarney
Marylers
Nominations for Annual Race Meet and Local Notices
Preparations for the Annual Race Meet are well in hand with fine weather. Nominations include Matpen Priara-Agility and Mount Seers Car-Nutcracker among many entries. Tinwald Raging Club meeting closes Saturday at 9 pm. Mr G Morrison, secretary. Fire destroyed the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church schoolroom at Christ Church. Garden Party at Me W H Collins with Ashburton County Brass Band. Ashburton Domain sports day on Wednesday December 16 with admission scales. Auction and shop notices for fabrics and hats.
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Frantic
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Bramble
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Libertine
Anama Hanpicar
Rye
Sahara
Tinwald
G. Morrison
Oxford Terrace
Christchurch
Baring Square
Me ‘W
Canterbury Excursion Train Schedules and Events
A Canterbury district notice outlines BICYCLE SPORTS AT CHRISTCHURCH and athletic events at ASHBURTON and TEMARU. Excursion tickets go on sale for December 16 with return by December 17, featuring routes Christchurch to Ashburton and Timaru, plus altered evening trains to Ashburton Methven and Timaru, with detailed timings and fare notes.
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New Zealand Debentures Open for £500000 Public Works Loan
The Colonial Treasurer invites tenders for a 4 per cent debenture loan of £500000 under the Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act 1903. Debentures are secured on public revenues, repayable at par between five and twenty years from 1 February 1904, with options for redemption and indorsement to Australian banks. Tender details, instalments, deposits, and expiry dates are specified, with offices in Wellington and Bank of New Zealand branches in Australia and New Zealand.
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