Settlement urged in dispute over policy conference
Mr Hughes argues the general position is easier and urges compulsory conference and settlement by law if parties refuse voluntary talks. The Commonwealth Act provides for compulsory conference then settlement and, if New Zealand acts similarly, its aid should be invoked or the Legislature should act now. Reports note financial support for New Zealand from Australian unions as the Manuka sails for Wellington next Saturday.
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Hughes
New Zealand
Ttig
Australia
Wellington
Dangerous Possibilities Averted Says Sydney Herald
The Sydney Herald congratulates the Unionists Conference for confining the boycott to boats trading with New Zealand. The paper notes that the dispute could be nearing settlement and that restraint reduces the risk of further dangerous possibilities.
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Sydney
the“ Herald
New Zealand
Lyttelton Election Effort Intensifies Across Peninsula
Christchurch reports heavy campaigning in the Lyttelton electorate as Reform forces boost efforts in Banks Peninsula where votes are spread. Polls hint at about five thousand voters, with results delayed due to slow booth figure collection across Peninsula bays.
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Christchurch
Lyttelton
Reform
Banks Peninsula
Peninsula Bays
Labour Party Sanguine on Christchurch Polling
Reports from the chief indicate Labour's polling position in Christchurch is buoyant. The party is sanguine about the outlook, with heavy booth counts suggesting strong support as December polling proceeds.
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Christchurch
Labour
Bank cashier charged with stealing seven thousand pounds
Walter Robson former cashier at the London office of the Commercial Bank of Australia faced charges of stealing £7000 in banknotes belonging to the bank. Prosecution said total defalcations reached £7400 with £270 already restored and further recovery hoped.
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London
Walter Robson
Commercial Bank of Australia
Bank
Burglars Break Into Regent Street Jeweller Shop
In London on December 8 burglars cut a hole in an adjoining wall using textiles to mask the noise and forced entry to Wright's jeweller's shop on Regent Street. They selected valuables valued at upwards of £1800.
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London
Wright
Regent Street
Customs Frauds Reported in Christchurch Court
In Christchurch on December 9, the ha'prate's Court heard charges of customs fraud against J McCormack and James Campbell. McCormack, a New Zealand Express clerk, allegedly passed cotton goods as duty free while Campbell, a customs clerk, certified the entry. Reynolds and Kin Vie were charged for paying the duty. the case proceeded with testimonies from express officials and local managers. Bail issues were noted as reserved. Owen and Campbell faced separate charges of stealing £16 16s from George Davis and Company, with evidence showing misclassification of dutiable dress goods as duty free. The accused were committed for trial.
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Campbell
Customs
McCormack
Reynolds
Kinvie
Express Company
Customs’Department
H. L. Owen
J. A. Campbell
George,Davis and Company
Owen
Davis
Mr Robert McNab and others depart Ashburton today
Mr Robert McNab visited Ashburton to day and will travel to Dunedin by tomorrow morning’s express. Mr H. Ay Word left Ashburton for the north by this afternoon’s first express. Mr Hugo Friedlander left Ashburton yesterday for the North Island and expects to be absent about a week.
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Robert McNab
Ashburton
Dunedin
H. Ay
North
Hugo Friedlander
North Island
Comet 1900 May Return Earthward by 1926
Professor Cooke, Government Astronomer in Sydney, reports the rediscovered comet of 1900 is faint but visible. He warns it could pass very close to Earth or collide, with the first chance of a 1926 approach in October, prompting efforts to track its current movement for a reliable prediction.
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Sydney
Cooke
Tronomer
Melbourne New Ministry Announced in December Report
The Melbourne political item lists Premier and Treasurer Elinslia, Chief Secretary Prendergast, Education and Labour Lemmon, Agriculture Slain, Mines Quitrim, Railways Bilson, Attorney-General Evans, Health McLellan, Works McLellan, plus honorary ministers South Hariuali Jones and Fielding. The source reflects a cabinet shakeup with named officials.
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Melbourne
Hae; Bean
Elinslia
Prendergast
Lemmon
Slain
Ands and Agriculture
Quttrim
My Bilson
Evans
McLellan
Messrs
D. South
M. Hariuali
A. ‘Jones
W. Fielding
New Zealand King Welcomes Cruiser Arrival at Devonport
The cruiser New Zealand arrives at Devonport after 188 days at sea covering 44 152 miles. King sends a welcome message to Captain Halsey, received December 9 at 11 15 a m in London.
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London
New Zealand
Devonport
Halsey
Proclamation Seen as Ulster Threat by Nationalists
Dublin Nationalists criticize the arms proclamation calling it a sign of Ulster danger while arguing it targets the volunteer movement not Ulster. The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes Belfast policing of gun running and a brief Belfast explosives incident injuring a fireman at a stockbrokers garage amid a 20 minute fusillade.
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London
Dublin
Ulster
Daily Telegraph
Belfast
Diblin
Ireland
House ‘of Commons
Dromore
Down
Scotland
Suffragette Pankhurst Granted Week's License
London reports Mrs Pankhurst has received a one week license though described as weak with pleurisy. A suffragette deputation led by the Dean of Exeter pressed prayers for the distressed and pledged to defend her. the Harts Court gathering raised about £15,000 including 4,500 from her American tour.
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London
Pankhurst
Exeter
Drummond
Harts Court
Manchester Speech Signals Turn Toward Peace Urgency
London reports on Asquith’s Manchester speech as a potential turning point toward peace urgent for a speedy settlement. Papers praise the tone but stress he must show initiative in negotiations while Ulster vows continued resistance until a clear government plan is proposed and accepted or rejected.
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Daily’ Telegraphs
Ulster
Mrs Pankhurst Receives Warm Paddington Welcome
London dispatch reports Mrs Pankhurst arriving December 8 in Paddington after a rough journey. She appeared weak yet cheerful as crowds cheered and flag-waving followed to suffragette headquarters. Officials say she will attend meetings under armed protection once recovered.
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London
Pankhurst
Paddington
Waterside workers press 33 percent pay rise demands
Melbourne December 9 report shows waterside workers seeking a 33 percent wage rise across ports except Queensland where 2s 6d an hour is demanded. Overtime would be time and a half, double time on Sunday Friday and Christmas. Workers refuse non union labor and aim for vaccination compensation and higher accident insurance funding.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Nd Unionista
Houlder Shipping raises officers pay and allowances
London December 7 the Houlder Shipping Company announces a substantial increase to chief second and third officers and concessions in travelling expenses strengthening their rank and expense terms for maritime staff.
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London
Houlder Shipping Company
Arso
Lloyd George Hints South Lanark Split Could Help Liberals
In a letter to Mr Morten, Mr Lloyd George laments the division within the progressive ranks in South Lanark. He notes the sole satisfaction for the Labour contender is a possible Liberal sponsor joining the Tory lobby to back land monopoly in Britain and support civil war in the land.
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London
Lloyd ‘George
Morten
South Lanark
Nigneeuring
Britain
Wat -In
Tieland
Recognition of Unions Calls for Railway Unity
London December 8. Mr D A Thomas secretary of the Railwaymen s Union urged in Cardiff that big railway companies recognise trade unions and all railway men join unions to enable recognition. He condemned any individual who would disobey the organisation.
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London
D A. Thomas
Railwaymen’ S Union
Cardiff
Nationalists Seek Peace in Rathdowm Speech
London December 8 Mr Devlin in a speech at Rathdowm said Nationalists were willing to go well beyond half way to meet Unionists and work toward a lasting treaty of peace and goodwill referencing Sir Edward Cargon’s conditions.
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London
Mr. Devlin
Rath ‘Dowm
Edward Cargon
Liberal association chair resigns over ticket policy
Sir John Barlow M P announces resignation as chairman of the Oldham Liberal Association after the body refused his request for ladies tickets while granting similar requests to Lord Emmott and Lord Sheffield. The resignation was received December 9 at 11 45 am in London.
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London
John
Barlow
M. P
Asquith
Oldham
Liberal ‘Association
Lord Emmott
Lord Sheffield
Naval Holiday Resolution Clears House
The House of Representatives passed by a wide margin a resolution authorising the President to cooperate on Mr. Churchill's naval holiday scheme. The notice dated December 8 reports the action received in Washington at 11:45 am.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Mr. Churchill
NSW Elections Narrow Results Leave Second Ballot Possible
Sydney reports show Labour with about 36 seats and Liberals 32 with eight first ballots still in doubt and 14 needing second ballots. Postal votes may sway several contests including Ashburnham Bingara and Macquarie as results firm up in December polls.
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Sydney
Hall
Enmore
Labour
Liberals
Independent
Ashburnham
Bingara
Macquarie
A Tutor's Claim Overhillwood Settlement
Hugh Formby, once tutor to MP Samuel Hillwood, sues for £600 a year alleging undue influence in a settlement made in 1900 to enable Formby to marry. Hillwood declares income of £15,000, and Formby admits an inheritance of £46,000 in 1905 which he argues invalidates the settlement.
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London
Hugh’ Formby
Samuel Hillwood
Hillwood
Formby
Imperial Spirit Commentary on New Zealand Defence Policy
The Herald notes the New Zealand Government highlights rising Imperial consciousness amid Dominion naval expansion. It argues military plans across the Commonwealth and New Zealand will bind classes to serve the Homeland and foster a shared sense of nationhood.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Herald
Commonwealth
Fire on Rio Grande Stirring Sea Mystery
Wireless reports received at Norfolk West Virginia say the steamer Rio Grande caught fire at sea. Passengers were transferred to the Swanmore and the Swanmore crew extinguished the blaze and re transferred the passengers. The Rio Grande is registered as a coasting vessel with no passengers aboard, leaving the incident shrouded in mystery.
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New York
Norfolk
West Virginia
Burglary at Carey Drapers in Christ Church
Police report a burglary at Carey drapers in Christ Church last night. Entry was gained through a back window and a small sum of money was stolen. Authorities suspect an amateur thief carried out the break in.
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Churistchurh
Carey, Draper
Magnificent Weather Opens A and BP Society Grounds
An Invercargill report notes fine weather for the A and BP Society grounds opening, with 85 acres west of town, total cost £20,000 including £10,000 for the grandstand and £3,890 for the grounds. The Defence Department builds a 160 by 400 ft hall loaned free for drill use. The grand stand foundation stone was laid by president W D Hunt. Cattle and sheep entries arrive from as far north as Canterbury.
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Invercargill Press Association
A. and. BP
Sosiety
Defence Department
W. D. Hunt
Ganterbury
Paris Cabinet List Reveals New Ministry Members
The December Paris cabinet list names M. Doumerene as Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs, M. Caillaux Finance, M. Noulens War, M. Monis Colonies, M. Lebrun Interior, M. Rene Justice, M. Bienvenu Martin Instinction, M. Vivlant Commerce, and M. Malin. The cabinet largely comprises moderate Republicans with several Socialist Radicals.
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Paris
Ihe
M. Doumerene
M. Caillaux
M. Noulens
M. Monis
M. Lebrun
Ee Ys Oo
The
Interior
M. Rene
Rendult
M. Bienvenumartin
M. Viv ‘Lant
M. Malin
M. Doumergne
Recek
Baxter's Lung Preserver Braces System Against Colds
Braced for the battle of life the ad urges Baxter's Lung Preserver as the best response to spring colds. It claims the 10d bottle not only cures colds but strengthens the whole system, available from any storekeeper.
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Baxter
Herald Forecast of Liberal Majority in New House
The Herald forecasts a Liberal majority of six in the new House. The December 9 dispatch notes Labour and Independents shaping the balance, with second ballots influencing the final tally.
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Sydney
Herald
The Ligensing Poll Update
Officials report incomplete licensure counts as the Ligensing poll proceeds. No license figures available yet, delaying full results.
Federal Church Council Proposed by Rev Sylvester Horne
London reports the Rev Sylvester Horne MP has published a book urging a Federal Church Council representing all organised Christian forces to concentrate instructed Christian conscience on social and moral problems separable from broader political questions.
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London
Sylvester Horne
M.P
Explosion kills six in New Jersey gelatin factory blast
Six people were killed and two injured when an explosion in a gelatin mixing house at a Chemical Company facility in Gibbstown New Jersey shattered the building. The blast occurred on December 8 and was reported from New York by the Press Association.
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New, York
The
Chemical Company
Gibbstown
New, Jersey
Settler Killed in Drag Incident Near Wanstead
Waipawa reports W. B. Poulis a 40 year old Wanstead settler was thrown from a drag on Saturday and the wheel passed over his head causing instantaneous death.
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Waipawa
W. BR. Poulis
Wanstead
Stackhouse Expedition Members Dispute Leader Plans
In a December 8 London letter Lieutenant Pennell reports that Commander Evans Lieutenant Campbell Dr Atkinson and other Expedition 1910 13 members plus Lady Scott protest against any plans except those carried out by Captain Scott or his lieutenants.
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London
Pennell
Evans
Campbell
Atkinson
Scott
Stackhouse
Hindus Held for Deportation in British Columbia
Reports from Canada state that forty Hindus who have arrived in British Columbia have been held for deportation despite Supreme Court decisions. Public bodies in British Columbia urge Ottawa to enact stringent laws as many Hindus await action before leaving India.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Supreme Court
Canada
Dominion
India
Right Hon McKenna Urges Long Sentences for hardened Criminals
The Right Hon. BR McKenna told the London Magistrates Club that shorter sentences should be avoided as they harm society. He argued long sentences are needed for hardened criminals to deter crime and protect victims, calling short sentences costly and useless.
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BR. McKenna
London
Magistrates’ Club
Baroness Ursula Almowski seeks breach of promise claim in Paris
In Paris in 1912 Baroness Ursula von Almowski alleges Michael Hurley, a Western American millionaire, promised marriage after a dinner. She says she spent £26,000 on travel and wedding preparations, and the engagement was later announced. The alleged acquaintance began after a motor collision that hurley involved her car.
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Coe
Paris
Ursula
Von
Hurley
Customs motor fraud case resumes with cross examination
The customs motor fraud case resumed with Mr Bodkin J C cross examining. Fitzgerald Stokes and Co shipping agents testified that several cars were cleared through Customs for the defendants. Changes in the Australian Act were suggested as complicating the clearance process.
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London
Ee Kafman
Margarine Conference Weighs Prohibition Colouring Request
Delegates plan to further consider the margarine issue and may form a deputation to Mr Ruthitian. Some members deem pressing a prohibition on colouring inadvisable, warning the trade could exploit the hesitation. May form deputation if needed.
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Ruthitian
Texas Floods Abating Amid Losses
December reports from New York note Brookshire district in Texas suffered twenty drownings as floods recede. Officials expect no further large losses as water levels fall and danger diminishes.
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New York
Brookshire
Texas
Carpentier Knocks Out Wells in First Round
French middleweight champion Carpentier defeats Bombardier Wells in London in the opening round. The report notes a swift victory with Wells knocked out early in the bout, marking a decisive end to the fight.
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Carpentier
London
Bombardier Wells
Rogndy
Welle Wadie Takes Early Fall in Quick Bet
In a brief exchange, Welle Wadie, the favourite, collapsed after seven seconds, his fast pace undone by a sudden end to the betting line. The moment highlights the unpredictability of the match and the swift turn in fortune for the standout favourite.
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Etyells
Six days bicycle race opens in New York
The six days race starts in New York with Australian rider McNamara paired with Root of New York making headway. The Australian Clark and Hehir show early prominence. Corman of the German team is injured in a fall at a turn. The Toronto-Melbourne and Tasmania teams include Moran and Grerda and Walker and Pye respectively.
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New York
McNamara
Australia
Root
Clark
Hehir
Corman
Trish-Melbourne
Moran
Massachusetts
Grerda
Pacmania
Tasmania
Walker
Pye
Trade for Ten Years Procity Arranged Commercial
A ten year procity trade arrangement is set, outlining long term commercial terms between parties. The deal signals extended collaboration across markets and potential steady flows of goods or services over the decade.
Commonwealth Bank Financial Snapshot from September 30
The document lists total assets of £5,560,860 and liabilities £5,611,440 for the bank. Savings Bank department shows assets of £800 and liabilities £8,275.
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Savings. Bank Department
Eee
High Commissioner's Report on December Market Prices
The Department of Industries and Commerce forwards a cable from the High Commissioner in London dated December 7 detailing average market prices. Frozen meat remains firm due to limited chilled beef supply with varied weights and regional notes. Cheese prices are firmer with steady demand across English Cheddar Canadian white and coloured varieties.
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Wellington
Department of “Industries and Commerce
London
Canterbury
America
New Zealand
Nete
Siberia
Ashburton Stock Market Report Highlights Auction Trends
The Ashburton yards observe no sale next week due to Anni market. Fat cattle and store stock sold well with high prices. shorn sheep and crossbreds fetched notable sums, ewe and lamb lots mixed. Store pens showed weaker demand while fat cattle and cows brought steady returns.
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Ashburton
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