Express Train Schedule From Christchurch to Timaru Extended
From Monday December 1 1908 to January 4 1909 an extra express with dining car will run daily stopping at all stations listed. Departs Christchurch 12 10 pm and Timaru 3 56 pm with intermediate times Ashburton Rangitata Orari Winchester Tomuka. The 11 55 am express from Christchurch will not take passengers for Timaru inclusive during this period.
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Christchurch
Timaru
Ashburton
Rangitata
Orari
Winchester
Tomuka
Christmas Day Train Suspension in Christchurch District
On Friday December 25 1908 all trains in the Christchurch District will be suspended with exceptions. Expresses between Christchurch and Invercargill and mail trains between Christchurch and Dunedin run as usual. Christchurch Ashburton service 8 10 am Christchurch to Ashburton and 3 40 pm Ashburton to Christchurch operate. Ashburton Timaru service 7 5 am Timaru to Ashburton and 11 10 am Ashburton to Timaru run. By order.
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Christchurch
Invercargill
Dunedin
Christchurch-Ashburton
Ashburton
Fimaru
Timaru
Ashbrton
Timart
There Is No Law To Disclose A Correspondent
A columnist asserts editors never reveal a correspondent's name and that anonymity is preserved if writers keep their own counsel. The piece argues a correspondent’s identity emerges only if the writer chooses to reveal it to the paper.
Electoral Anomalies Shake 1908 Ballot Handling
A public critique argues for fixed electoral boundaries and stricter roll control. It calls for closing rolls three months before elections, excluding absent voters, stamping forms, and granting Registrars more independent power to reject informal applications to curb graft and confusion.
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Bagis
Christchurch
Lyttelton
North Island
Middle Island
Middle Tsland
Wellington
Scottish Society Pipe Band to parade on Christmas Eve
Local notes report the Scottish Society Pipe Band will parade principal streets on Christmas Eve with a selection list. Ashburton High School pupils average age 15 years 4 months. Fishing prospects and local farming updates noted.
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Scottish Society
Ashburton High School
Rakasia
Ashburton
Rangitata
Ashburton News in Brief From Local Court to Gasworks
Ashburton reports include legal cases with frostbite compensation and a murder suspect, council to borrow for gasworks at Elthan, and notices of the Temuka Caledonian Society Boxing Day gathering. Also noted are a fishing haul on the Rakaia, a long wait for the south express, and community events at Wakanui and Mount Somers.
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David Doak
G. D. Inglis
J. A. Brown
Flemington
Church Assembly
Doak
Temuka Caledonian Society
Victoria Park
Temuka
Canterbury
New Zealand Marathon Race Proposed Ashburton
A meeting of local amateur athletes in Ashburton considered holding a marathon from Rakaia to Ashburton about 29 miles in late March. The NZ Amateur Athletic Council approved a race with prizes higher than rules specify. First prize set at twenty five guineas. a sub-committee was formed with D Wood and others as executives and WH E Curtis as secretary.
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Laval Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows
Manchester Unity
H. Davis
N.G
A. Childs
W.G
G. Leonard
Ashburton
D. Wood
Messrs
W. Wosworthy
Aly
Eg. OW. Cardale
Lo de G Malet
P. Z. Gibson
T. J. Upton
J. O'Grady
Canterbury
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Council
Robilliard
C G. S. Harner
Rakaia
W. Hodgkins
Tinwald Town Board Minutes Reflect Rate Roll and Sanitation
The Tinwald Town Board met with chair T Williams and members Clothier Hampton Morrison. They noted a rate roll inquiry by Mrs E Gaffey and declined drainage objections due to existing disposal plans. A letter on insanitary residences was referred to the inspector, dog collar sales were approved, and accounts totaling £10 17s 6d were passed.
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Tinwald Town Board
T. Williams
J. A. Clothier
J. Hampton
Geo. Morrison
E. Gaffey
J. Totty
Statues in Kilts Delight Ashburton Crowd
An amusing incident unfolds as statues in Vancouver parks are draped in red shawls and kilts to advertise a performance. Robert Burns statue wears a plaid and kilt, police remove the coverings by noon, and residents realize the Highland dress was an ad. The event plans an Ashburton show on January 16, 1909.
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Canada
Vancouver
Robert
Burns
Ashburton
Delayed Returns Plague Southern Maori Election
Returning officer Mr H W Bishop waits for official results as a Nelson Croixelles booth fails to forward its tally. The local schoolmistress in Croixelles has reportedly gone to Wellington and cannot be reached by telegraph.
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H. W. Bishop
Croixelles
Nelson
Wellington
Banquet for Mr Edward Newman Draws Notables
A large Opposition banquet at Marton honors Mr Edward Newman, Opposition member for Manawatu. Attendees include prominent local officials and the Farmers' Union. Speeches congratulated Opposition victories, notably on the West Coast, marking the event a success.
Cordial Welcome for Dr Erwin Refocusing New Zealand Poverty
Dr Erwin of Knox Church returned from Europe and spoke at a Christchurch social. He described appalling poverty and city vice in the Old Land and urged colonials to thank God poverty did not exist in New Zealand while praying the causes never take root here.
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Christchurch
Dr Erwin
Knox Church
Europe
Erwin
New Zealand
India Reform Plans Outline Broad Constitutional Changes
Viscount Morley and Mr J R Buchanan in Parliament disclosed a wide scheme of Indian constitutional reform. A Royal Commission would report by February or March, with powers for rapid action and summary jurisdiction to restore order amidst factional violence. The plan includes enlarging Legislative Councils, expanding provincial roles, and creating Executive Councils while preserving British supremacy.
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Per Press Association
Copyright
London
Viscount Morley
House of Lords
J. R. Buchanan
House of Commons
India
Lord Morley
Government of
Lord Minxto
Ris
Marquis of Lansdowne
Helmini Etree Ee
Madras
Bombay
Buchanan
British press reviews proposed reforms in India
The Times welcomes the general character of the reforms but doubts expediency of changes to local and central executives. The Standard says reforms won’t appease extremists while moderates see partial concessions. calls it a spirited attempt to solve a tremendous problem. Daily News notes incompleteness but hopes for restored moral strength. The Telegraph is expectant, while the Chronicle calls it a great scheme.
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the Times
The
Standard
Daily News
Britain
Telegraph
the Chronicle
Archbishop of Capetown Appoints Pretoria Bishop
Capetown reports Bishop of Pretoria Dr. Carter has accepted the archbishopric of Capetown, announced by press association. The December dispatch notes the transfer and confirms the appointment.
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Per Press Association
Capetown
Carter
Pretoria
Capa- Lowe
New South Wales Hits 510 In South Australia Test
In Adelaide on December 18 New South Wales faced South Australia in fine weather on a good wicket. New South Wales compiled 510 for one with Hopkins not out 218 and Nobile not out 124. Bardsley contributed 56 as the visitors dominated the opening day.
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New South Wales
South Australia
Hopkins
Bardsley
Nobile
South African Convention Adjourns to January
The Federation Convention in Durban adjourned on December 18 for the holiday period. The selection of the capital is expected to be protracted with sessions resuming January 11.
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Durban
Russia Court Hears of Duma Presidency Persistence
In St Petersburg on December 18 M Homiakeffer agreed not to resign the Presidency of the nA amid political pressures. The decision stabilizes leadership as tensions in Russia's Duma continue to unfold.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Homiakeffer
The
Boxing Day trotting handicaps at the club meeting
The program lists handicaps for two trotting events on Boxing Day. Mayfield Trot and Staveley Trot feature numerous entries with assigned seconds for each horse including Tracey M.T., Abbey Failser, Lincoln D., Lady Miller, Yankee Dick, Princess Joy, The Redskin, Richard, Akela, and others.
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Tracey M.T
Abbey Fail Ser
Castout Lésec
Ruby S
Lady Miller
Yankey Dick
Yankey Lass
Princess Joy
Princess Ily
Lincoln
Boss Frrington
Spankergaff
the Redskin
Imperial
Richard
Akola
Jackie
Staveley
Tracey M.T. Ser
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Penn
Ruby
Yankee Dick
Yankee Lass
Lincoln D
Princess
Joy
Boss Irvington
Akela
Venezuela Declares War Over Dutch Blockade
The State Department reports Venezuela has declared war due to the Dutch blockade. The note notes a growing revolutionary movement affecting regional tensions.
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Per Press Association
Washington
The
State Department
Venezuela
Sultan Reopens Parliament Vows to Guard the Constitution
In Constantinople a December opening of Parliament saw the Sultan pledge to faithfully observe and guard the constitution granted two years ago. He expressed regret over Bulgaria and Austria's actions as enormous crowds cheered and nations sent congratulations to the Turkish Parliament.
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Constantinople
Bulgaria
Austria
Military Court of Enquiry Cleared Sargeant-Major Kibblewhite
December 19 The Military Court of Enquiry in Camare concluded its sitting. Staff Sergeant-Major Kibblewhite cleared of neglect of duty and making a false statement. Captain Mahanane faced two charges including signing documents and aiding daylight parades. Captain Jessep questioned over aid for daylight parades and drawing personal pay for Gamaru Rifles at Easter manoeuvres. The court gave no hint of recommendations.
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Gamaru Rifles
Sultan’s December Speech Describes Parliament’s Progress
Constantinople reports the sultan’s December remarks reflecting on the 1876-48 parliament and noting moves toward better education amid Western influence. The speech compares past failures with current efforts to uplift the educated public.
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Constantinople
Taft Addresses Tariff Revision Bill Stance
Fragmentary text shows Mr Taft in Chicago discussing a tariff revision bill and political stance, with references to New York and national politik. The readable bits indicate a political speech context and opposition or support dynamics around tariff policy.
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New York
Taft
National Chicago
New
Roosevelt Evidence Request Sparks Secret Berrow Letters
A fragmentary note indicates a House inquiry into President Roosevelt with a call to produce evidence justifying a secret reference. The text hints at a confidential exchange and a push for documentation from the executive branch.
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United States
Mr. Roosevelt
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