Chattels Transfer Amendment Bill debated in Council
In Wellington the Legislative Council discussed the Chattels Transfer Amendment Bill with Dr Findlay defending it against silent security concerns. Critics urged strict enquiry into unregistered bills of sale while some members favored registering such securities for honest trading. The debate noted possible modifications before passage and highlighted the system's impact on farmers and lenders.
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Legislative Council
Findlay
Wugo Friedlander
Friedlander
Anstey
Mercantile House
New Zealand
Samuel
Two Opportunities for Dairying Land Near Staveley
The article notes marked land value increases around Staveley due to a growing industry, though land prices are not expected to surge dramatically. It advises buyers to act now to reap future value gains, with two opportunities available today and possibly sold next week.
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Staveley
That Splendid DAIRY FARM with 60 Acres
A dairy farm offering 60 acres includes a six room house verandah a spacious cow shed and piggeries. The stock on the property goes with the purchase.
Capital Family Residence on Peter Street Occupied by Mr Robert Alcorn
The Peter Street capital residence recently occupied by Mr Robert Alcorn features gas, hot and cold water, a capital garden, and a stable with hay shed attached.
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Peter Street
Robert Alcorn
Railway passengers and council discuss liquor travel and tea room charges
Local readers report concerns over intoxicated men traveling on trains with helpers. Timaru council debates Ashburton picnic tea room prices, approving posted charges and by-law adherence. Rivers Rakaia and Rangitatae noted dirty. corrections issued for a quoted Mothers and Children line. Motor cars teased for reliability with Talbot trials and prices from £325 with trial runs offered.
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Timaru
Beck
Ashburton
Caroline Bay
Watson
Sinclair
Bay Te
Rakaia
Rangitatae
New Zealand
Suppy
R. D. Johnston Burnett
Ashburton Rifles Fourth Cup Match Results
The Ashburton Rifles fired the fourth cup match last evening with standouts including Privates Niall and Hyde and Corporal Clayton. Prizes in the season matches come from local firms and individuals, with Niall leading by a narrow margin as the team prepares for a Linwood Rifles clash at the Ashburton range on Saturday.
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Ashburton Rifles
Niall Uel
E. Hyde
Strange
F. Potter
Corp. J
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W. H. Collins and Co
Buxton and Thomas
G. H. Hefford and Co
Walker Brothers
D. Wood
Kaiapoi, Woollen, Company
Segers and Co
Robilliard and Son
W. W. White
M. Buckley
W. Nosworthy
M.P
8. Crooks
Niall
Ashburton Rifle Butts
Linwood Rifles
Farewell Gathering For Mrs Knight At Alford Forest
A large turnout gathered in the Alford Forest schoolroom on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Mrs F E Knight of the Alford Forest store. Rev. McLean led the proceedings as residents expressed sorrow at her departure and presented a purse of sovereigns. Mrs Knight thanked the group and reflected on loyal friends, with a musical programme and light refreshments concluding the evening.
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St.Stephen’s
BE. Whitehouse
Mesdames A. Dee
Hee A. Gates
Mr Templeton
Ethel Claridge
Orchestral Society
Alford Forest
F. E. Knight
Mr McLean
A. McFarlane
Knight
North Island
Wright
Lyhan
Cullen
Auld Lang. Syne
Navy League letter from London praises Canterbury wreaths
Secretary M Morrissey reports receipt of a wreath purchased by the Navy League headquarters in London for the Canterbury Branch. The letter notes photo coverage by a New Zealand reporter and discusses forming sub-branches to coordinate action across the province.
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Ashburton
Canterbury
Navy League
League
Victorian Street
London
Trafalgar
New Zealand
Christchurch
Wellington
Nolaon
Wanganui
Chambers
Romain
Caius Cratchley
Dancer to Perform in London January and February
London reports Lady Constance Stewart Richardson will appear in classical dances at the Palace Theatre in January and February. North Pole lectures begin in New York with ten thousand attendees at the first lecture in Newark. The Alberti frauds case proceeds in Copenhagen as Denmark’s former premier faces prosecution. General Estrada defeats Zelaya at Rama with significant casualties. Adolf Beck dies in London, once compensated for wrongful arrest. British imports rise in November while exports and re-imports also show gains.
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Palace Theatre
North Pole
New York
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Newark
Copenhagen
Folkething
Christensen
Denmark
Alberti
Reuter
General Estrada
Zelaya al Rama
Zelaya
Adolef Beck
Adolf Beck
British tariff plan outlined by Birmingham Post
The Birmingham Post details a Unionist tariff scheme with three duty rates on goods from raw materials to finished products. Foreign corn taxed heavily while colonial corn receives a preference. Three duty scales apply with a two year maximum in abeyance for negotiations. expected revenue around £16 to £20 million.
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London
The
Birmingham. Post
Burns breaks silence in Battersea on housing bill
London dispatch reports Mr John Burns telling Battersea electors that he would not recover from stigma if rejected and pledging renewed energy on the Housing Bill. He attacked the House of Lords but did not mention the Budget.
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London
John Burns
Battersea
Burns
House of Lords
British call for a written Constitution sparks referendum idea
In Oldham the Liberal MP Mr Egimott urged the British to seize an opportunity for change. He claimed the public could obtain a written Constitution and possibly include a referendum to grant a direct mandate.
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Egimott
Oldham
Czar Approves Finnish Coastal Fortification Scheme
In St. Petersburg on December 8, the Czar sanctioned a plan to fortify the Finnish coast and convert Reval into a naval fortress as part of strategic defenses. This development, received by the press association on December 9 at 11.80 a.m., outlines imperial military strengthening measures.
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Addington
Ashburton
Wethers
Per Prese Association
ST. Petersburg
Reval
British gunboats seize dhows in Persian Gulf gun running
Teheran December 8 British gunboats captured three dhows engaged in gun running in the Persian Gulf. Authorities seized 2800 rifles and 460000 cartridges. The operation reflects Allied efforts to curb illicit arms shipments in the region.
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Teheran
Persian Gulf
German boast claims world markets conquered
In a boastful Reichstag speech Herr Delbruck says Germany’s fiscal policy has won control of markets across the world. The remarks came from Berlin on December 8 with the report received December 9.
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Berlin
Herr Delbruck
Reichstag
Germany
Prussia Moves to Enforce Expropriation Act Against Poles
Berlin reports Prussia enforces the Expropriation Act to expand German settlement in eastern provinces. The act allocates twenty million sterling to the Colonisation Commission to aid settlement efforts.
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Berlin
Prussia
Colonisation Commission
Estate Duty on Foreign Bonds Stirs London Probate
Berlin reported that the Judicial Committee of the House of Lords ruled estate duty must be paid on 15 500 000 pounds of foreign bearer bonds deposited by W Willens, an American-domiciled, London-died millionaire. Executors had claimed 130 000 pounds as duty already paid to obtain probate.
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Berlin
House of “Lords
W. Willens
America
London
Hints of a Lost Arctic Explorer Amid Dubious Berlin Story
Berlin papers sketch a claim about Arctic explorer Andree and a missionary tale from Eskimos in the Far North. The account speaks of a descent from the sky with a recovered survivor and ropes among the natives, but details are unclear and contested.
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Rigeaas
Berlin
Berlin TepsSpapers
Andree
Wien
Sleeplessness and Liver Nerves: A Cautionary Note
A fragmented snippet describes sleeplessness linked to liver and nerve distress. It mentions avoiding narcotics and references Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to restore sleep and vitality. The text is incomplete but suggests cautions about sleep disorders and liver-related nervous symptoms.
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