Wreck of the Kia Ora at Kawau Island Coast
Auckland Herald reports the scow Kia Ora wrecked near Kawau Island during a midnight gale. Only survivor Fred Gosset reaches shore after eight hours on a rock. captain Piercy and his son vanish, others washed away. A search found no trace of the missing crew or women aboard.
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Kawau
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Steamer Charles Edward Beached After River Channel Entry
The steamer Charles Edward went ashore at Wanganui after crossing the bar entering the channel. Its bow wedged between two new piles and a heavy sea halted tug assistance until noon. The ship leaks slightly but cargo of coal may be discharged before refloating.
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Per Prees Association
Wanganui
Charles Edward
Adventure launch swamped near North Head rescue
The launch swamped on a voyage from Auckland to Brown's Bay with timber iron coal and coke aboard. Heavy seas caused the timber to shift and capsize the boat, but the Kestrel from Devonport Ferry Company rescued Master H Foster and his two companions. The craft stranded on a sandspit and salvage is expected.
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Auckland
Brown's Bay
North Head
Devonport Ferry Company
S. Kestral
H Foster
Suspension of Certificates in Penguin Collision Appeal
In Wellington on December 17 an appeal by Frederick Gamble second officer of the Penguin against his certificate suspension was heard. The Supreme Court upheld the appeal finding no serious damage and awarded £5 4s costs.
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Tudee Cooper
McAly
Post
Supreme Court
Frederick Gamble
Penguin
Shipping and Seamen’s Act
Libel Case In New Zealand Times Seeks Fair Report Defense
McLean and Sone vs New Zealand Times heard in Wellington Supreme Court. Claim for two thousand pounds over libel alleged from reporting Miners Federation meeting. Defense seeks fair and accurate report privilege. justice notes possible law amendment. Case adjourned to allow amended defense statement.
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Supreme Court
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New Zealand
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Victoria
England
Deferice
Ashburton Poultry Society committee meeting held
A Tuesday evening gathering of the Ashburton Poultry Society committee with ten members present in the secretary’s offices. G Bundy chaired. Correspondence from Spratt's Patent Limited discussed. no action taken. Plans discussed for next year’s Championship Show and Winter Show with A P Association officials.
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Chab
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Rangiora
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Oath Island
BJ O'Carroll
Christchurch
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Reid and
Ticker
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For Sale: Threshing Plant and Traction Engine
For sale in Timaru Canterbury District is a threshing plant with a 18 hp single cylinder engine by Aveling and Porter, two speeds, pressure oiling, plus a 15-foot Anderson mill with Green Shutes Patent suction blast and cell feeder. Also a traction engine by Aveling and Porter 1 Scot and a Anderson mill with self feeder chair and caving aid. Further details from Canterbury Trustees Machinery Department. J. P. Newman, General Manager.
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Porter
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Scot
Anderson
Morehall and Sons
Sk.p
Canterbury Tarteys’ Machinery Department
Timaru
J. PL Newman
Puivite
Chatfcutting Jats
H.p. Aveling
Andrews
Bevan
Fowler
Empire
Beran
Clayton and Shuttleworth
Bearer
Chertsey
Henry Stephenson
Declining Demand Causes Expected Meat Price Drops
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports a fall in frozen meat demand across descriptions due to weak trade conditions in Great Britain. Prices are expected to decline soon with current rates for Canterbury, Napier, Wellington, North Island, and other markets noting reduced quotations.
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North Island
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Lsfelioe
Feres Sd
Polygamy Charge Faces Thomas Flynn in Dunedin Court
In Dunedin on December 17, Thomas Flynn was charged with polygamy at the Police Court and remanded until Tuesday for further proceedings.
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Dunedin
Thomas Flynn
Theft of Bicycles At Police Court
Robert Walter Silherman faced charges of stealing three bicycles at different times in a police court session. He indicated a plea of guilty to seek Supreme Court review for sentence.
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Dunedin
Robert Walter Silherman
Supreme Court
Volunteer Irregularities Court of Enquiry In Oamaru
A military Court of Enquiry sat in Oamaru today to investigate volunteer irregularities. Two senior local officers and a detail-sergeant-major are implicated. The court, led by Colonel Head with Major Richardson and Captain Barclay, expects long proceedings as many witnesses are subpoenaed.
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Colonel Head
Major Richardson
Christchurch
Cantain Barclay
Waimate
Supreme Court Sentences in Temuka and Yotara Cases
In Temuka, Paul Henry Sleiker was jailed eighteen months for obtaining goods and money by false pretences. In Yotara, Henry Walter Mareden received two years for breaking and entering and stealing.
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Supreme Court
Paul Henry Sleiker
Temuka
Henry Walter Mareden
Yotara
KEW Arrivals From London Aiding Agricultural Migrants
Of the 186 third class and 58 second class passengers from London by the Ruamutaka, five pounds was provided to assist migrants. The group consisted mostly of followers of agricultural pursuits.
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Wellington
London
Divorce decrees issued in two separate cases
In the Divorce Court Jane Ethel Ryan obtained a decree nisi against Chas. W. C. Ryan jeweller for misconduct. Frank W. Wise billiard proprietor obtained a decree nisi against Alice Mary Wise for desertion.
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Wellington
Jane Ethel Ryan
Chas. W. C. Ryan
Frank W. Wise
Jean
Alice Mary Wise
Star of New Zealand Captain Reports Severe Gales
A rough passage from Sydney to Augeland ends with the Star of New Zealand arriving. From December 21 onward a heavy gale, followed by a hurricane force south-west gale on December 18, wrecked the deck, swept away coal, and battered light items. The saloon and cabins flooded as the vessel rode a mountainous sea to the Three Kings.
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Star of
Gift Articles Attractively Priced For The Home
A local shop invites patrons to view a range of useful and beautiful gift items designed for home use. Highlights include pictures, small tables, palm stands, china brackets, back shelves, cushions, trays and other pretty styles offered at low cost.
Ashburton Weather and Local notes in brief
Southerly winds and rising glass forecast after ten hours. Ashburton Domain lodge gains telephone connection. This month’s rain total reaches 2 inches with frosts of one and three degrees recorded. Tuesday night rainfall hits 52 points. Cantata at Baring Square Church tomorrow evening features local vocalists and instrumentalists. Robert Hanny may become managing director of Golden Bay cement works after winding up duties at the railway company. South African flour mills protest Australian imports claiming superior Canadian wheat blends and now offer flour from pure Australian wheat at lower prices.
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Press Association
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Manawatu
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Cape
Ledger Notice Demands Payment to Cooper Bros Bakers
Persons indebted to Cooper Bros Bakers are requested to pay the amount of their accounts to the undersigned without delay.
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