Selous to accompany Roosevelt to Africa for Christmas
London dispatch notes Mr Selous will join Mr Roosevelt on an African voyage. the well known hunter and traveler is described, with fragmented biographical hints. The King and Queen spend Christmas at Sandringham. Sir Robert Hart will not return to China after a long tenure as Inspector General of Chinese Customs.
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London
Mr Selous
Roossvelt
Africa
Myr Selous
Sandringham
Sir Robert Hart
China
Robert Hart
Rioting Medical Students Riots in Paris Senate Entry
Paris reports say medical students rioted over harder exams. Cavalry dispersed the mob as hooligans joined the rush and smashed Senate entrance windows. Several rioters were injured and about thirty were arrested.
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Paris
Senate
Mayors Seek Delay on Capital Move to Aid Union
Cape Town December 25 report that the Mayors of Cape Colony urge postponing any discussion of the future capital to avoid hindering closer union efforts.
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Per Presa’ Association
Cortright
Capetown
Cape Colony
Calcutta Deputation Backs Reform Plea to Viceroy
A hundred leading Bengal figures presented a loyal address in Calcutta praising reforms and pledging cooperation with the executive. Governor-General Lord Minto welcomed the gesture noting it as a pivotal moment of mutual understanding between administrations and Congress leaders.
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Por Presa Association
Calcutta
Vice Toy
Bengal
Minto
Manches ter Man Killed While Learning Electrical Work
Charles William Thorson aged 25 eldest son of William Thorson manager of the Commercial Property Company died in an accident at Manchester. He was training as an electrical engineer under the Westinghouse Company.
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Dunedin
Manchester
Charles William
William Thorson
Commercial
Westinghouse
Lightning hits wireless installation aboard HMS Powerful
During a heavy storm on December 26 in Auckland, lightning struck a wireless installation on HMS Powerful. The strike produced a brilliant display but caused no damage.
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Auckland
H.M.S
Agricultural prospects rise with two weeks of favorable weather
Ashburton county farmers report improved conditions as recent rains moisten soil and halt crop stress. Root and cereal crops look healthy, with oats and rape showing vigorous growth. harvesting begins in Plains districts and Dromore Chertsey paddocks appear later but promising.
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Ashburton
Fairfield
Dromore
Chertsey
Willowby Sunday School marks anniversary with services
Willowby Methodist Sunday School held its anniversary last Sunday with sermons by Rev. J Brown from Flemington and Rev. OC Standage. Evening attendance improved despite bad weather. Children sang under Mr Hayman with Miss E Watson at the organ. Tea and meeting followed. Mr Standage praised contributors and noted fair school funds. Address by Mr Manifold inspired listeners. instrumental and vocal numbers featured. A letter from Sister May Till added interest. Ben Williams, G Winter, T Lusk and others performed.
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Willowby
J. Brown
Flemington
OC. H. Standage
Hayman
E. Watson
Standage
Manifold
Ashburton
Messra G. Winter
T. Lusk
Messie Plarding
G. Chapman
G. Winter
T. Williams
Winnie Watson
Bennett Williams
Misses Chapman
Johnson Wins On Points In Fifteen Round Boxing Match
Boxing verdict from Sydney reports Johnson defeating Burns on points over fourteen rounds. Johnson kept pressure throughout, Burns twice took heavy blows, and the police halted the bout after the fourteenth round with Johnson declared winner.
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Press Association
Sydney
Johnson
Burns
Soran
Dunlop wheel races results at Lancaster Park Christchurch
At Lancaster Park yesterday the Dunlop wheel races held in Christchurch produced Open Handicap won by A. L. B. Smith with G. B. Turner second and T. Coleman third. The Invitation Handicap over four laps saw Smith first, J. Tozer second, O. J. Dunns third. Time 5 min 26 sec. The 15 lap race finished with Smith first at 18 min 01 sec, Wilson second, McGloin third, Jamieson fourth.
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Christchurch
Lancaster Park
Smith
G. BH. Turner
T. Coleman
J. Tozer
J. Dunns
Smin
Ne ¢ Dunlop
Wilson
McGloin
Jamieson
New Year Holiday Rail Schedules and Express Trains
New Zealand Railways announces New Year holidays service for January 1 and 2 with regatta and Caledonian Sports. Night trains depart Christchurch for Dunedin and vice versa. January 1 timetable covers Ashburton Timaru Rangitata Winslow Tinwald Hinds Methven routes with several evening connections. January 2 repeats morning Ashburton Timaru service and afternoon Taurnua routes. Extra express train with dining car operates December 8 and January 1 2. No goods traffic January 1. BY ORDER.
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Ashburton
Timaru
Tinwald
Winelow
Hinds
Rangitata
Christchurch
Methven
Rakaia
Chertsey
Methrern
Timara
Hind
Dunedin
Rakeia
Gqrari
Winchester
Temulsa
Ist
Auckland Committee Hears Avondale Jockey Club Disqualification
The Auckland Metropolitan Committee continued review of the Avondale Jockey Club wholesale dis qualification connected to the recent spring meeting. After discussion, the meeting adjourned to January 5.
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Per
Press Association
Auckland
Avondale Jockey Club
Auckland summer meeting results at Huerslie course
The Auckland Racing Club held the summer meeting at Huerslie with fine weather and a large crowd. Inglis won the Trial Handicap ahead of Maheno and Chanteuse. Broad sword captured the Great Northern Foal Stakes, with Elysian and Xylophone following. a record time marked the event. All Red won the Auckland Cup by two lengths over Bobrikoff and Paritutu.
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Auckland
Auckland Racing Club
Huerslie
Inglis
Maheno
Chanteuse
Smin
Three Fatal Drownings Reported in New Zealand Waters
Reports from Wanganui and Christchurch detail three drownings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Ivan Pearce, 16, injured while diving, died before arrival of a doctor. Samuel Cochrane, 40, a Scottish immigrant, killed opposite the post office after a bicycle wheel collision. Charles Longten, aged with the Green's orchestra, drowned in the Avon near Burwood as boat occupants failed to swim and the boat capsized. coroner cites accidental drowning.
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Wanganui
Samuel Cochrane
Scotland
Flasa
Nutes
Christchurch
Charles Lomgten
Var Green
Weet
Avon
Burwood
Bowe
Sensational Collision Near Newcastle Sinks Tug and Vessel
A tug Advance towed shin lyerns from Melbourne but collided with Iverna seven miles southeast of Nobbys. The Iverna, moving seven knots with a gale, sank after a boiler explosion. Eight crew died including Captain McKenzie and engineers. Iverna reached Newcastle at 2 am, with its bow flooded.
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Newcastle
Advance
Lyerns
Melbourne
Iverna
Nobbys
Irena
McKenzie
Wills
Herbert
Wilson
O’brien
Scott
Dunedin Jockey Club Meeting Results
Fine weather and strong attendance at the Dunedin Jockey Club meeting. Hurdies: Leonardo first, Royal Shell second, Storm eighth. won by two lengths. Hack Handicap: Czaroloho l first, Passion second, Spinning Flight third. won by a neck. Dunedin Handicap: Cymbiform first, Caspian second, Adage fourth. Knook also started. leader led all the way, won by a long neck.
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Dunedin
Dunedin Jockey Club
Hurdies
Imin Ssec
Arnst Honored At Tai Tapu After Christchurch Visit
World's champion sculler Pick Arnst was entertained by Tai Tapu and Lindbrooks residents on December 24. Mrs Rt. Heaton Rhodes presented a gold watch, while Lindbrooks supporters offered a gold chain and sovereign case. A monetary testimonial is being organized with strong local support. A meeting of the Arnst committee will likely be held to discuss a proposed race with Barry the English champion.
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Christchurch
Tai Tapu
Ladbroocks
Rt. Heaton Rhodes
Lindbrooks
Arnst
Barry
Canterbury and Wellington clash in resumed cricket with tight scoring
Canterbury trail Wellington by seven wickets with 361 on the board overnight as Norman and Bennett stand not out. Bennett rises after a rough spell from Coberoft and Connelly, later retiring at 873. Monaghan and Hickson contribute for Wellington before lunch. The Domain Oval contest Temuka versus Ashburton ends with Ashburton winning by 152 runs after Temuka tallies 145.
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Christchurch
Canterbury
Wellington
Norman
Bennett
Coberoft
Connelly
Boxshall
Malone
Hickson
Monaghan
Humphreys
Reese
Mahoney
Brice
Domain Oval
Temuka
Ashburton
Colonial consignment meat quotes from Napier market
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company lists frozen meat prices received from London for Canterbury mutton Napier Wellington and North Island lamb second quality 44d beef and cuts for bidding.
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Napier
Esble
London
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Industrial Disputes Rules Gazetteed in 1909 Regulations
Wellington December 25 regulations under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act allow unions to appoint up to three representatives to appear before the Council and provide for replacement of experts who die resign or refuse. Fees for conciliation commissioners are fixed at £2 2s per day and assessors at £1 15s per day.
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Wellington
Induction of Rev J Wilson at Mayfield Church
The Mayfield Presbyterian Church welcomed Rev J Wilson of Queenstown for induction into the Mayfield charge on Tuesday evening. Present were Rev B Inglis Ashburton Rev J A Brown Memington and Rev Adan Begg Rakaia. Greetings were offered by church elders and local supporters with messages of congratulations and best wishes.
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J. Wilson
Queenstown
Mayfield
B. Inglis
Ashburton
J. A. Brown
Memington
Adan Begg
Rakaia
A. Brown
Mr Begg
G. B. Inglis
Wilson
Messrs
Murdoch
Oakley
W. Hain
Isis
J. Brown
T. Corbett
Threeh
Withell
Thomas McDowell
James Dellow
Methodist Church
Brown
J. G. Tirth
New China Shop Opens with Wedgewood and Grindley Sets
A new shop invites shoppers to browse a wide collection of gifts for all ages. It features a large range of Wedgewood and Co. wares and W. E H Grindley pieces from England with prices from 1936d for a 26 piece set up to £5 17s 6d for a richly adorned band set.
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Wedgewood and Co
W. E
Foley China Offers Limited Stock of Fancy Ware
A small shipment lists 21 piece tea sets 21s and 35s mugs with nursery rhymes and nursery ware. Baby plates priced 28s each, one day clocks in Foley china stands, various vases canoes sabots and ornaments from 1s 6d. Early callers gain better choice at low prices.
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Foley China
Ovely Foley
Platedware and Cutlery Prices From December Bronth Sale
An extensive listing showcases English silver plated teapots from 172 d, dimmer cruets at 10s 6d, breakfast cruets at 99 6d, jam dishes 5s 6d, and a range of bread forks, knives, and spoons. Also offered are carved wood butter dishes, presentation cases, Xylonite handled cutlery, and queen silverware sets with detailed per dozen and per unit prices.
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Queen
Timepieces All Guaranteed For Twelve Months
Classified snippet lists prices for pirate alarm clocks peep o day and luminous pirate alarms plus various wall and bedside clocks. Includes Ansonia walnut oak clocks os fancy metal frame clocks and assorted watches with prices in old currency.
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Ansonia
Ansonia Marbie
Ansettia
Waterbury
Grocery prices and brands from Guardian and Mall listing
A list of 200 pound sacks to 50 pound bags with prices for flour and meal items. Entries include Bluebell oats Quaker products Grape Nuts pipe tobacco and various cornflour brands with per bag or per tin pricing and brand names.
Boxing Day Sports at Rakaia Domain Draw Large Crowd
A large audience attended the annual meeting at Rakaia Domain on Boxing Day with visitors from Christchurch Ashburton and nearby districts. A varied programme produced keenly contested events including the open 100 yards won by F H Buckley and second to D Woolsay with a time of 10 1 5 seconds. The amateur 100 yards saw O S D Thomas take first place with CG A McWhirter second.
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Rakaia Domain
Christchurch
Ashburton
F. H. Buckley
D. Woolsay
O. S.D. Thomas
CG. A. McWhirter
Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club Meeting
The Mount Somers Domain hosted the annual Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club meeting with good attendance and well-kept course. Results include Maiden Plate Handicap six furlongs Monarch first Melbeck second Handy Man third. Mayfield Trot Handicap one and a half miles Akola first Princess Day second Abbey Fair third. Mount Somers Cup one mile Wallaroo first Melbeck second Tom Tit third. Flying Handicap five furlongs Ambedeads first Tiberator second Jahangir third. Time records note 1 minute 19 3 5 seconds for six furlongs and 1 minute 45 seconds for the cup race.
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Mount Somers
Springburn Racing Club
Wallaroo
Melbeck
Tom
Imin
Alleged murder attempt arrests in Takapuna farmer case
Nicholas Casey, a farmer, was arrested for an attempted murder in Takapuna after firing at farmer Winkworth Speck. Casey says he intended only to frighten Speck due to a grievance over presumed harm to his family. no injuries occurred as the gun was not loaded.
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Auckland
Nicholas Casey
Takapuna
Winkworth Speck
Casey
Speck
Aineck Wee
Weather note and grain fire measures near Rakaia Chertsey
The Domain weather station records 75 degrees in the shade at 2 PM. Reserves along the railway between Rakaia and Chertsey are being ploughed to reduce grain fire risk. We acknowledge Christmas and New Year greetings from Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward, the Hon. d. A. Millar, the Dominion Wellington, Waihi Daily Telegraph, and Wanganui Herald with cordial reciprocity.
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Domain
Rakaia
Chertsey
Sir Joseph
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Springfield
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