Command of the China Station Reported to Change
Rear Admiral A Winsloe takes over the China Station from Vice Admiral Lambton in London. Also notes a Liberal officer, Colonel Pollatt, and Canadian Rifles’ participation in Aldershot maneuvers. Storm on Lake Er ie causes million dollars damage and 89 dead. Rhodesia Katanga railway linked, Star of Congo mine expansion begun, King Leopold ill. Nicaraguan revolt Marines sent to Colon. Adana massacres executions. Berlin on wiser statesmanship with Asquith remarks.
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London
A. Winsloe
Lambton
Lake Erie
Rhodesia-Katanga
Capetown
Cape Owi
Quakers Seek Conscience Clause in Defence Bill
A Wellington deputation of Quakers met Premier Sir Joseph Ward to back a conscience clause in the Defence Bill. They offered civil service as an alternative to war while Ward said New Zealand's defence aims are education rather than militarism and that conscientious objectors will be respected.
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Wellington
Joseph Ward
Society of Friends
New Zealand
Beopla
L, Banks
Courtney Place
Lipton
Tapton
Fatal Cheviot Fire Leaves Arthur May Dead
Inquest at Cheviot into the death of Arthur May who burned to death at Horne man’s livery stables. Evidence shows beer stored in a back stable box and a kerosene lamp burning. cause of the fire remains undetermined and a verdict of death by fire was returned.
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Christchurch
Cheviot
May
Tweedie
Witness
George Burton
Burton
Fraser
J. Rentoul
Bryden Tweedie
W. Spence
Constable Holland
Arthur May
Horneman’s Suir
Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Say They Aid Blood and Organs
A testimonial from Mrs Sweeney at the Railway Station Qamara endorses Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a household remedy for digestive issues and general systemic regulation. The pills are described as corrective for blood, stomach, liver, and kidney complaints without distress.
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Morse
Sweeney
Qamara
Diaz de Silva Pleads Guilty to Jewellery Thefts
Diaz de Silva pleaded guilty to several charges of theft of jewellery valued at 190 pounds 10 shillings, the property of Noah Cullen. The magistrate remanded the accused for a week and it was stated that further charges would probably be brought.
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Wellington
Diaz de Silva
Noah Cullen
Parliament Proceedings In Wellington December Session
The Legislative Council notes leave of absence for Sir Maurice O Rorke due to his wife’s illness. Attorney General suspends standing orders to push through bills at one meeting. Third reading of Land Settlement Finance Bill agreed. Shipping and Seamen Amendment Bill reaches final stage. Death Duties Bill debate paused after critiques by Anstey and Wigram, resuming at 7 45 pm.
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Wellington
Anstey
Wigram
Ward plans amendment to Gaming Act and defence bill debates
In the House this afternoon Sir Joseph Ward signaled an amendment to the Gaming Act and possible action to prohibit horse and pony racing. Mr Massey pressed legalising bookmakers while first readings included the Stamp Duties Amendment Bill and Public Works amendments. Debate covered siting hours, Land Bill pace, and defence reforms including a new compulsory force of 180,000 with autonomy for dominions.
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Joseph Ward
Davies
New Zealand
Sir Joseph
Territorials
James Allen
Fisher
Malcolm
Robert McNab
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