Meat pool proposal sparks farmer interviews in Ashburton
The Ashburton meat pool debate draws input from farmers led by A and P Association president Mr Hunter Morris. Morris argues against a universal government pool while urging a public meeting to weigh costs, controls, and impact on exporters and the London market. He stresses self interest and logistical risks, including pay schemes and potential long term government grip.
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Ashburton
Massey
Guardian
Ashburton A. and P. Association
Hunter Morris
Winchmore Farm
Mr Morris
A. and
Ariisy
Morris
Ein Bindi
London
Orris
New Zealand
South America
Bay Bond
Canterbury
North Island
Trade in Store Lambs Faces Hard Times
The speaker warned that trading in store lambs would be exceedingly difficult. He cited a farmer with feed who could fatten lambs, but under the pool there would be no sales to reveal fat lamb values, making it hard to determine profitable prices. He noted increased speculation as a key risk in the arrangement.
Mr John Griggs Views on Meat Proposal Drawbacks
An important statement by Mr John Grigg criticizes the meat proposal as rushed and impractical. He warns of lack of organization in London and the pooling plan removing competition, while noting possible benefits from pooling and reductions in freight and handling costs. He urges careful deliberation before Parliament reconvenes.
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John Grigg
London
Knowird
Bikad
Lohddn
Farateria
Sheenowners’ Union
Wellington
Meat pool plans discussed by New Zealand government
Wellington reports that representations from meat exporting sectors are reaching the government. Producers plan a January discussion date, with a conference yet to be fixed. Officials deny opposition while preliminaries move ahead amid criticism over trade channels in London and New Zealand.
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Wellington
London
New Zealand
Meat Pool Debate Angers London and Christchurch
In London and Christchurch Representatives debate a proposed meat pool scheme. A prominent London informant cables that if the plan proceeds, New Zealand and its producers will be harmed, signaling strong opposition from industry insiders.
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London
Christchurch
New Zealand
Woolbrokers Propose Government Graders and Minimum Prices
In Christchurch a special meeting of the Christ Church Woolbrokers Association decides to telegram the New Zealand Woolbrokers Association with proposals. They advocate government graders at freezing works, stricter inspection, government guaranteed minimum prices, and shipping control by a board. They urge the government to appoint licensed stock and station agents rather than freezing companies, as in the wheat scheme.
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Christchurch
Wolbrokers’ Association
New Zealand
Woolbrokers’ Association
Wellington
Immunity From Colds Suggested by Unclear Remedy
A fragment claims daily sniffing or snorting a teaspoon of Flienzal lead as healing and cleansing to prevent colds, following unspecified directions. The text is unclear and contains potentially unsafe medical guidance.
Ratification urged as Irish peace treaty debated
London dispatch reports Dail Eireann leaders expect a near split on ratification with anti-Treaty factions gaining supporters. Sinn Fein clubs reorganise, some Republican Army battalions threaten if the Treaty passes. Gavan Duffy denounces alien kingship and warns against civil upheaval while urging dignified protest for ratification.
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Press’ Association
London
Dail Eireann
Dail
Sinn Fein
Gavan Duffy
Duffy
Lloyd George
Ireland
Dailyireann
E. J. Duggan
William Cosgrove
Cosgrove
Republic
McSwines
Cork
Oke
Europe
Bou
Dail Eireann Adjourns to January 3
The Dail Eireann adjourned until January 3 with no vote taken. The note is dated December 2 and reported from London.
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London
Dail Eireann
Irish Dail Debates Feature Duffy Duggan Clashes
London dispatch reports the Dail Eireann debate opening with speeches by Duffy and Duggan revealing sharp divergence. Erskine Childers attacked England while Stockley fired interjections. McSwiney delivered a lengthy, moving appeal urging restraint and warning against Lloyd George trickery. The debate appears to continue.
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London
Duffy
Duggan
Erskine Childers
Professor Stockley
Mies McSwiney
Cork
Mgr Collins
Lloyd George
Films and Morals British Industry Alarmed
The cinema industry protests London County Council rule barring under sixteens from cinemas without guardians unless a film is universally passed. Only 30 percent qualify for universal certificates. most receive adult certificates, effective January 7. Trade says the council is using an act aimed at preventing thefts and robberies.
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Press Association
London
London County Council
George the
Australian butter stock under 840000 boxes in London report
Melbourne notes the butter trade committee has received a London cable stating Australasia holds under 840 000 boxes of government surplus. The mix is 10 percent second grade and the rest first. New Zealand stock is five percent second grade, the rest first. A January to March shipment reduction is urged to avert disaster, with expected British delay on sale and price concessions under consideration.
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Press Association
Melbourne
London
New Zealand
Soviet Spy System in America Reveals Vast Network
Despatches from Warsaw report an intricate Soviet espionage network in the United States surpassing German wartime secrecy. Lindenfeld connected directly to Moscow with radicals in key business and social roles, including a New York Press Club member, amid police findings of broader plans and a failed Morgan assassination after the Sun Street blast.
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Per
Press Association
New York
Warsaw
Lindenfeld
America
Secret Service
Moscow
New York Press Club
J. P. Morgan
Sun Street
Religious Fervour Sweeps Fraserburgh Fisherfolk
Revivalist fervour grips Fraserburgh with fisherfolk convinced Judgment Day is near. Many neglect boats and nets, some sell gear to give to the poor. All night revivalist meetings are held in Glasgow as well.
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Per
Press Association
London
Fraserburgh
Glasgow
Flour and Bran Prices Cut in Melbourne Market
Flour and bran have been reduced by one shilling per bag and are now priced at 12 pounds 10 shillings in Melbourne. The note records a late update received on December 23 at 11.15 p.m. as part of the day’s market report.
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Melbourne
Oe Ferson
Kapp Conspiracy Trial Ends With Treason Conviction
Berlin reports the Leipzig court sentenced von Jagow, former Berlin Police President, to five years in a fortress for treason after the Kapp insurrection trial. Baron Wangenheim and Dr. Schiele were acquitted. Witnesses including von Ludendorff described a disorganized, futile plot with questionable motives.
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Per Press Association
Berlin
S. Kapp
Supreme Courts
Leipzig
von Jagow
Baron Wangenheim
Schiele
Southland, South Canterbury Start Cricket Match In Dull Weather
Timaru report says the cricket match Southland vs South Canterbury began today in dull weather. Southland won the toss and batted first losing two wickets by luncheon Kane 62 and Harper out, Hind not out.
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Press ‘Association
Timaru
Southland
South ‘Canterbury
Waa
Ead
Yee Oh
Kane
Harper
Debate on Ratification Reaches Deadlock After Fourteen Noes
The chamber heard sixteen members support ratification and fourteen oppose. Negotiations paused with no side ready to grant advantage. The vote is scheduled for tomorrow as Mr Griffith proposes six minute speaking limits.
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Griffith
Dooley Plans Early Election After Estimates Passage
In the Sydney Assembly Mr Dooley announced plans to pass the Estimates and amend the Electoral Act in the Upper House, prorogue Parliament, and hold an election as soon as practicable. The Opposition, led by Sir George Fuller, opposed passing Estimates without discussion but would grant four months’ supply. Mr Loxton said he joined the Nationalist Party. Dooley stressed that passing Estimates would not change the election date.
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Sydney
Dooley
Naif Tlearultes
George
Fuller
Loxton
Nationalist’ Party
Paiesta
Armed raiders raid Hibernian Bank in Shereack Co Cavan
In an armed raid at Shereack in Co Cavan bandits stole 400 pounds from the Hibernian Bank. Reports say several armed robberies occurred in Belfast and councils in Ireland met to press acceptance of the Treaty.
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London
Shereack
Co. Cavan
Hibernian Bank
Belfast
Ireland
Outbreak of Lawlessness Reported in Northern Ireland
A Sinn Fein operation near Londonderry captured fifteen men in press-gang fashion and moved them to an unknown destination. Police arrested five, conducted house-to-house searches, and found a large bomb arsenal and war gear. Men claimed they were dragged from beds and forced to hike the hills with bread and water. Looting raids continued in east Belfast as police called Ballymacarrett area in a state of sheer Bolshevism.
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London
Sinn Fein
Feeny
Londonderry
Sinn
Belfast
Ballymacarrett
Basic wage changes in New South Wales under review
The Board of Trade seeks Parliament power to review wage declarations more often after a 2s weekly reduction in the adult basic wage to £2. The government plans to keep the basic wage at £4 5s for urban workers while excluding rural workers, tying it to early New Year election policy.
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Sydney
Board of Trade
Syney
Northern Government crackdown shocks Sinn Feiners in Tyrone and Derry
The Northern Government launches a strong response after Sinn Fein forces reportedly kidnap labourers and others. Police concentrate in Glenelly Valley and pursue thirteen men seen fleeing into the hills. A fusillade from the hills injures several people as authorities continue the search.
Amalgamation of Pastoral Finance Assoc and Co‑operative Wool
Following a recent fire the Pastoral Finance Association is taken over by the Co-operative Wool Product Company. Established in 1897 by influential pastoralists led by Mr McCaughey the firm raised capital to £120,000. The amalgamation requires approval from both firms and is expected to impact major pastoral interests and shareholders.
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Sydney
Pastoral Finance Association
Co-operative Wool Product Company
McCaughey
Price’s Jelly Crystals Advert Says More Please
Vintage ad copy promoting Price’s Jelly Crystals with catchy sing song lines. It highlights jelly crystals in thirteen fruit flavors, eight pence per packet yields one pint, and urges shoppers to buy at all grocers.
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Tommy
Jane
Price
Britain and Allies Face Naval Talks On Submarine Issue
Reported dispatch from Washington notes British delegates aim to avoid a submarine impasse and follow committee decisions. France seeks larger capital ship tonnage, Italy may seek parity, and the United States weighs restraint measures. Official publication of Britain's statement likely after committee action.
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Per
Press Association
Washington
Britain
Japan
France
Hughes
Spain
Norway
United States
Haly
Nia
Atelian
Italy
American State Department
Comparative:auxiliaries and submarines tonnage figures
Washington reports indicate Britain and France have built no new submarines while Japan and the United States lead in tonnage. The text discusses whether a postwar conference will scrap older ships to meet proposed ratios and notes France’s large reported totals and possible allowances for submarines based on American calculations.
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Washington
Britain
France
United States
Bas
Japan
Italy
Hughes
Bergougnan Tyre Value in New Zealand Market
Bergougnan Tyre from France offers the best value for money in New Zealand with a 20 percent special discount. The dealer Bergougnan Tyre Depot in Arcade, represented by L. D. Fuller of Ashburton, guarantees satisfaction with every purchase.
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Bergougnan Tyre
France
New Zealand
Bergougnan Tyre Depot
Arcade
L. D. Fuller
Ashburton
P.O
Indian situation governor speech signals new factors
Calcutta December 21 Lord Ronaldshay governor of Bengal spoke to the Legislative Council outlining that Lord Reading’s promise to receive a deputation marks a new factor. He said a truce is essential to any conference and actions may be taken if extremists show readiness to act. If boycott ends and Hartal ends the government may refrain from further steps to protect public safety. Prosecutions could be suspended and prisoners released if non-cooperators halt hostile activities.
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Per Press Association
Calcutta
Lord Ronaldshay
Bengal
Legislative Council
Lord Reading
Eaders
Arrests Sweep Indian Revolt Across Cities
Delhi December 21 reports thirteen hundred rebels surrendered to the Gurkhas at Edvanna Post. Arrests are widespread with 200 detained in Calcutta. Of 263 tried on Monday 256 were convicted.
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Delhi
Edvanna
Calcutta
Engineering works close amid rising unemployment in Sydney
Sydney reports mass plant shutdowns with over 1500 Clyde engineers dismissed and tens of thousands facing job loss as workshops close after costly locomotive contracts. Labor unions urge government takeovers while employers cite high wages and cheap imported iron as justification for wage and hours readjustments.
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LPT
Press Association
Sydney
Toaiarhow
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Estell
Public Works and Railways
Clyde Engineering
Clyde
Europe
Australia
Accident Claims Life Near Taipae in Car Crash
At about 4 PM a car crash near Taipae killed Frank Giselea instantly when his neck was dislocated after a collision with a burning match incident. The driver, W Frew, fled after lighting a cigarette and lost control on a dangerous bank. Two other occupants escaped unharmed.
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Frank Giselea
W. Frew
Bubonic Plague Rat Found in Sydney Area
A plague rat discovered in Sydney on December 22 infected nearby areas. Public health officials warn of potential spread and urge sanitation and quarantine measures to prevent further cases. The report notes rapid identification and containment efforts underway by authorities.
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Sydney
Ares
Railways chief outlines curbs and reform plan in Union
Union Minister for Railways tells South African College dinner finances are strained and drastic expenditure cuts must continue. He outlines next session legislation to control electric power, plus a railway development plan including amalgamation of Southwest Protectorate railways with the Union system.
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Per
Press Association
Capetown
Aitken Beats McConachy In New South Wales Billiards
Aitken outpointed McConachy in the opening session in London on December 22 with several centuries each. McConachy recovered later as the close scores stood Aitken 67 66 and McConachy 48 02.
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London
Aitken
McConachy
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