King Leopold Nears End as Illness Advances
Brussels reports King Leopold received last rites yesterday. He remained extremely weak though mentally clear, kissing Princess Clementine and Prince Albert's family before thanking court officials. Doctors postponed surgery after a slight improvement later in the day. earlier, a successful operation removed a single obstruction and left his condition satisfactory.
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Wheat sales in London market report
GOMMERGIRL LONDON December 14 Wheat sales show two Australian cars at 38s 8d and 38s 9d for various shipments. Inquiries cover 22,000 quarters December January and 14,000 January February at 8d 44d, 10,000 October January at 5s fd. December parcels and 393 ad.
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Wheat Demand In North Island Drives Christchurch Market
Christchurch on December 14 reports good enquiry for wheat from the North Island with several store sales noted. No grain is offering from the country while enquiry is expected to resume after holidays. Oats show small coastal shipments.
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Ashburton High School Prizes And Headmaster Report
The Ashburton High School prize distribution was held in the Assembly Hall with ex pupils and the public present. Headmaster W F Watters reviewed a 124 pupil roll, notes on staffing, curriculum gains, and cadet and sports success, with prize winners named and speeches by members of the Board and staff.
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Youthful Hero Earns Royal Albert Medal for Bravery
London reports recount a Newport boy named Tom Lewis, fourteen, who crawled into a trench shaft thirty feet deep to saw a beam and free a trapped worker. The rescuer was saved as the collapsed earth killed the other man. royal recognition followed.
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Indian cricket team to visit England in 1911 announced
A British report notes India will tour England in 1911 with a guarantee fund opened in Bombay and 30 600 rupees already subscribed. The Marylebone Committee backs a law change on innings declaration and will seek a general meeting in May. Ashburton names players for a match against Timaru tomorrow at Ashburton.
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Sculling Match Arnst v Barry Progress in London
Arnst seeks 250 pounds expenses and a 500 pound side wager plus 1000 pound prize in a sculling contest. Nickalls Sullivan and Blackstaffe call the side bet unreasonable but propose 306 pounds expenses instead.
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Prorogation marks end of Australian Federal Parliament
Melbourne reports the Federal Parliament has been formally prorogued. In Sydney a private Wireless Conference is noted due to defence matters. Manly Beach wreckage includes hatch covers and a deck bar. marked P2 LB. Chief officer Witt of the Plaven is believed taken by a shark after falling overboard. Sydney records December heat extremes, noting only four December days with such heat.
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Australian coal trade trouble prompts arbitration plan
In Newcastle the dean urged a Christmas time truce while a Board of Arbitration weighs concessions. Overseas vessels prepare to sail with free labour. the Premier signals a tough Industrial Disputes Act. No quick return to work for Southern miners as horses are removed from mines and wool transport resumes. Strike fund totals £5000.
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Uncharted Rock Hampers Papanui Off Waterhouse Island
The steamer Papanui struck an apparently uncharted rock six miles west of Waterhouse Island at 3 40 on Monday evening. The vessel was moving thirteen knots and halted abruptly. The barque Kasse offered aid after the distress signals, but the Papanui refloated and rode aground for several hours.
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Montreal Civic Corruption Allegations Hit City Officials
Judge Connor reports Montreal civic affairs are saturated with corruption and patronage. He estimates 25 percent of civic revenue went to bribes and calls for prosecutions of eight aldermen and several officials.
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Burden Sues Crown for Death of Husband in Dunedin
In Dunedin on December 14 the Supreme Court concluded a compensation case brought by Mrs. Burden for her husband’s death on May 1 while cleaning a gas-holder at the railway station. After a fifty minute retirement, the jury awarded £1100 against the Crown, instead of the claimed £1500.
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Anniversary Day Observances Across Canterbury Province
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Canterbury's foundation with public holiday observances. Excursion trains, sports events in Rakaia and Ashburton, tennis and cricket in the Domain, picnics by Baptist and Baring Square Sunday schools and the Fire Brigades, and a bowling club match against Mangawai and Kaiapoi. Prizes distributed at Sacred Heart High School and a fireworks exhibition in the Ashburton Domain.
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Lambs Transported to Pairfield Freeing Works from Ashburton
A double deck truck carried about 86 lambs from Herbert to the Pairfield Freeing Works this afternoon, with the flock averaging 32lbs. In Flagelock Street a house reported disturbances after dark when a child swore a man entered a room. No items were taken, and residents are urged to lock homes nightly.
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Sir James Mills Identified as Express Passenger
A passenger named Sir James Mills traveled on the northbound express this afternoon as officials confirm his presence aboard the train.
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