Obituary and World News Highlights From December 26
Obituary notes Colonel Ainu Gardner of Herefordshire dead. Reports from Paris and London cover libel cases against the French army, political edicts, and social welfare efforts. Crime tallies rise in New York while motor road plans between London and Windsor progress.
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London
Ainu Gardner
Rosa
Herefordshire
New York
Phiadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Boston
John Burns
Salvationists
America
Russia Eats Trusting the Shah Named in Resember Report
Shops in the city stay closed as owners distrust the Shah's policies. In St. Petersburg the trial of 169 members of the First Dima jas began before a seven judge panel with nobility burghers and peasantry representatives. They face charges of urging mass disobedience and tax resistance under the Victory manifesto.
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Phheran
ST. Petersburg
Dima Jas
Appeal Court
Morrocco Peach as a Price Declared in Fez Order Restored
Morrocco authorities declare order restored at Fez after remitting all taxation. December 26. Received December 27. News from Korocco reports relief measures and a return to normal administration following financial relaxations.
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Korocco
Fez
Durban witness testifies on rebel meeting near Nkandila
In Durban on December 24 Bambanta's wife testified that Dini zulu promised to join Bambanta at Nkandila. She said he claimed to be in danger and would be dead if forced to divulge. She remarked she would be surprised if Bambanta were alive.
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Durban
Bambanta
Dinizulu
Nkandila
Avimos
Usuti
Calcutta Shock After Magistrate Shot in Goalanda Action
In Calcutta on December 25, three young natives shot Mr Allen the magistrate at Goalanda. His condition is critical as assailants escaped. Political fanaticism is suspected due to Mr Allen recently organizing national volunteers. The crime has caused a sensation in the city.
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Calgutta
Goalands
Allen
Goalanda
Dacer
Calcutta
Cattle Belonging to Ballygawley Landholder Driven Off
The Daily Express reports cattle owned by Alistarr of Ballygawley have been driven away and the land remains in dispute. The Redmond O Brien agreement shows Redmond cannot submit the recent accord to the National Convention though O Brien says there is no other way to implement the agreed principles.
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London
The
Daily Express
Alistarr
Ballygawley
Melbourne
Redmond
Mr O'Brien
O'Brien
Okuma Denies Anti Indian Speech Claims
Count Okuma, in Tokio, December 26, denies any language about India that could be read politically. He asserts his speeches showed India was happiest under British rule.
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Tokio
Count Okuma
India
New Zealanders in England Football Match Report
New Zealanders and Hunslett drew four goals and one try each, with Hunslett scoring all their points in the second half while New Zealanders led by nine at half. The record lists match results from October to December across multiple opponents including Bramley Huddersfield Widnes Broughton Rangers Wakefield Trinity Leeds St Helens Merthyr Tydvil Keighley Wigan Barrow Hull Leigh Oldham Runcorn Dewsbury and Batley Swinton Rochdale Hornets Bradford Halifax Yorkshire Warrington and a December 24 draw with Hunslett.
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London
New Zealand
Hunslett
New
Bramley
Huddersfield
Widnes
Broughton Rangers
Wakefield Trinity
Leeds
St. Helens
V. Merthyr Tydvil
V. Keighley
Songaber
Wigan
V. Barrow
V. Hull
V. Leigh
Oldham
V. Runcorn
Dewsbury
Batley
Swinton
Rochdale Hornets
Bradford
Halifax
Yorkshire
Warrington
Friction Over Doll's Dress Duty Sparks Melbourne Debate
Australian reports from Melbourne note customs argue over minimum clothing for a doll to qualify for ten percent duty, with officials once claiming a shirt counts as full dress and later backing down. Also dated items report 105 degree heat in Melbourne and a derailing arrest at Horsham with details.
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Melbourne
Macktey
Adelaide
Horsham
Rifle Meeting at Ashburton Guards Range
The Ashburton Guards held a rifle meeting at the local range with fair shooting. Lady visitors shared afternoon tea with competitors and handicaps allowed new shooters to contend with veterans. Prize winners included Pte Bradshaw Cornl Shearer Corps Claridge Lieut Tucker Capt Percy Pie Knox Sergt Hill Pte Cambridge Sergt Cambridge Lieut McAllister Corpt Clayton and Sergt Stephens. The five leading men for the shield were Capt Percy Carey Sergt Cambridge Corpl Clayton Sergt Stephens and the range trophies went to Pte Bradshaw Capt Percy Lieut Tucker and Sergt Hill.
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Ashburton Guards
Bradshaw
Cornl
Shearer
Claridge
Tucker
Percy
Pie
Knox
Hill
Cambridge
McAllister
Clayton
Stephens
Percy Carey
Claridge O
Arundel Gim Club Holds Annual Shooting Competition
At Arim lel yesterday the Arundel Gim Club held its annual shooting event with fine light and a steady breeze. Nine competed in the Live Bird Match led by W King of Qammis and Taylor Ruapuna. Taylor won the gold medal for most birds killed with the first barrel. The Clay Sweep drew ten competitors at 10s each. T Taylor won with nine birds from 18 yards. W King placed second from 12 yards. In the second clay sweep Taylor, Stevens, Timarn, and Aston shared top positions from distances 12 to 19 yards.
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Arundel
W. King
Clay
Taylor
Stevens
Timarn
Aston
AR Boot Polish Spurs Fast Shine on Roots Leather
A boot polish product brand known as AR Boot Polish spreads smoothly over rough Roots leather, preserves its material and enhances shine quickly. The article highlights easy application and effective results for boot care.
Lawn Tennis Results From Domain Tournament
The Lain Tennis Tournament continued with men's and ladies singles and doubles events. Results include A Cox and Bonnington advancing in various rounds, Weir, Salmond, Jackson, and Miss Hislop among winners, with numerous default and retirement notes and a large crowd observing play.
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Russell
Bonnington
Tipping
Salmond
Vavier
Goss
ER. A. Cox
Wilding
P. H. Cox
Clarke
Craigie
Weir
AleGeever
Gray
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Owe
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Ser
Grumsmitt
Harrison
Sands
G. Whitehouse
Sherris
Buxton
Bruce
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Miss Fullarton
Miss M. Croxton
Miss Bell
Miss 2. Croxton
Miss Sonter
Miss Grummitt
Davin
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Defaule
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J. Pearse
Thomas
Miss Smith
Manning
Miss Scott
A. D. Cox
RB. Cotton
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How Chow Rescued After Year Under Bandit Hold
Gisborne December 27 news reports that How Chow a wealthy Chinese resident who vanished during a trip to China was believed captured by bandits. His European wife searched in China but failed until a Hongkong message stated he had been held for ransom for a year and is now free.
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Gisborne
Chow
China
Hongkong
Band Contest Decision In New Plymouth
Dunwdin December 27 Kaikerai Band, after learning Lieut Herd was named judge for the New Plymouth contest, unanimously chose not to participate.
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Lieut
Herd
Woman Hangs Self in Pet Ang Fowl House
A verdict of death by suicide due to insanity and ill health was returned in the death of Mrs Sharpe, an elderly woman who hanged herself in a fowl house at Pet Ang yesterday.
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Tampa
Sharpe
Petang
Ashburton Pipe Band Arrives at Nelson Event
The Ashburton Pipe Band and concert party with Christchurch Scottish Society representatives were warmly welcomed at Nelson on December 27. A large crowd greeted them for an open air concert in the afternoon and a theatre show at night. Local enthusiasm promises a successful dinner.
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Ashburton
Christchurch
Motor Gar Reliability Trial From Christchurch to Dunedin
The motor car and motorcycle reliability trial began at Christchurch with a dusty but cheerful arrival of participants in Ashburton and Timaru. Vehicles in rows, varied speeds, and officials recording times marked the day as cars proceed toward Dunedin. Numerous entrants and several motorcycles joined the test amid busy administration and a busy Ashburton stop.
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Dinnedin
Ashburton
Timaru
Dunedin
Hawkes and Co
P.m Adams Ltd
Talbot
Mark Steed
Wardrap
Argyle
H.p
Crozier
Fuplis Bros
Stewart
W. MacRae Pravock
Pvm
Ll. Bierkes
Brockaert
Darrad
Finches
Amber
Thacker
A. G. Naider
A. Morten
Mumber
Jones and Sons Tt
Kiddeey
Naas? Ltd
Minerva
FE. Mills
Clement
W. J. Thompson
Tinwald Racing Club Handicap List for 1908 Meeting
Handicaps announced for Tinwald Racing Club annual meeting on January 1 1908. Cove Farm Handicap lists Rombastes last 10lb Petard Silent Member Tit 10st Cyelas Parva 12lb Lady Origin 1st 10lb Miss Dorie Ast Sid Ben Gold Ost Dewar Anthony Yst. Tinwald Cup tops Rombastes 1st 7b Tom Tit Ist Slow Mer 10st Bouncing Bob 9st 10lb Krysus Sst 7b Ben Gold Ost Anthony Ost Domain Handicap Petard St Hope Deferred 10st Silent Member Ost Tom Tit Lost Cyelas Parva Ost Ben Gold 9st Master Hochiel 9st Hack Race Handicap Rescued 10st Silver Cross 10st Demur Sst 12b Mas gee Hochielst 7bh Tady Beck Ost Mag Yah Varmers’ Frot King ser Jolly Tomsec Imperious Queen 22ser Needlework 22sec Selah 28sec Honest Rose 28sec Harry G. Sisee Jessie B. dosec Tinwald Trot King V ser Kamil lisec Miss Wilkin 20sec Princess Minnie S0sec Selah Shsee Voucher Sheee Wharldele Bisec 49 Ago Sais ree ete
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Cove Farm
Tom Tit
Mer
Bob
Krysus
Ben Gold
Anthony
Petard
Hope
Cyelas Parva
Ben Gald
Master Jochiel
Silver Cross
Demur
Masgee Hochielst
Tady Beck
Mag
Yah
Varmers
King
Jolly
Miss Wilkin 20See
Princess Minnie
Escaped prisoner rearrested in Wellington
John Chalker who escaped custody at Palmerston North on December 1 was rearrested in Wellington last night.
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Wellington
John Chalker
Palmerston North
Compensation Court Awards 4618 Against City Corporation
Thomas Campbell claimed 4500 for land taken at Karori for waterworks. The Compensation Court awarded 4618 against the City Corporation.
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Wellington
City Corporation
Thomas Campbell
Karori
Mitchell Loses Six Sovereigns At Ashburton Beach
Photographer Mr Mitchell of Ashburton reports six sovereigns stolen after a beach visit with friends. Police traced suspects who appear to be several days away. A separate noon accident in East Street saw a scaffold collapse injuring a worker during electrical work. Captain Edwin reports northeast winds and a damp, unsettled spell ahead.
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Mitchell
Ashburton
Timaraesterday
East Street
Madame Alida Loman Sings In One Night Only
The Lids UgmAn Tour presents Madame Alida Loman making her debut at Benno Scherer’s Hall on New Year’s Night January 4 1998. The program features Prich Anderson Ferbert Bloy and Benno Scherer with box plan open at the Dresden priced 4s Bs Gd and One Shilling.
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Qodfellow’s
Alida Loman
Pric Anderson
Ferbert Bloy
Dresden
Ashburton Baker S D Sutherland Faces Large Deficit
In bankruptcy a creditors meeting for D. J. Sutherland of Ashburton reports liabilities of £585 11s 10d and assets of £218, yielding a deficit of £367 11s. Unsecured claims listed include Christchurch and Dunedin firms with numerous small amounts. debtor allowed to keep furniture as winding up is left to Official Assignee.
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D. J. Sutherland
Baker, Ashburton
Vicar Millers Trust
Christchurch
Ashburton Gas Company
Andrew Orr
Kimmo Brewery
Addis Bros
Milsom
Williamson and Co
Glennie and Co
Phoenix Co
Dunedin
D. Stock
Manchester Bros
J. A. Clothier
Collins and Co
Ayson and Son
J. Smith
Brown, Little and Co
Berry and Co
J. W. Elliot
H. Johnston
Weeks and Co. Ltd
W. Sparrow
Griffiths and Co
Clarke and Co
Tribe and Co
Hindson and Co
A Whittaker
Jamieson, Anderson and Co
Burgess Bros. Staveley
Trent and Co
Cadbury’s
Wellington
A. Bray
Dr Mullin
H. G. Clark
J. Thomas
Grass-seed Tender Extension on Roads Notice
The Wakanui Road Board extends the tender deadline to noon on January 4 1908 for the right to harvest grass seed on roads. Unauthorized collection will be prosecuted. details at the office. By order John Kilgour clerk of the road board.
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John Kilgour
Wakanui Road
Complete Clearing Sale at Methven by Friedlander Bros
Friedlander Bros Ltd announce a complete clearing sale on site at Mr R R Tyne’s Methven homestead. Live and dead stock include 700 ewes with lambs, 12 hub ram, horses and draught mares, unbroken draughts, and a range of farm implements. Luncheon provided at noon. auctioneer Br Friedlander.
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R R. Tyne
Methven
Bridge Contract Tenders Sought For Mount Somers Tramline
Tender invitation for labour and tramwork on bridges and galverts at Mount Somers Tramline. Drawings and specifications available at County Office Ashburton and Mount Somers Station. Tenders due by Saturday January 4, 1935 to Manager Mr I Taylor.
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Mount Somers
County
Ashburton
Tayson
Williams
M.lo.b
Leaf from Captain Cook journal found in London
Wellington reports that a single leaf from Captain Cook’s original voyage journal has surfaced in London with a facsimile reaching Wellington. The leaf shows Cook named Botany Bay as Botanists Bay, indicating he himself altered the name, clearing a historical mystery for Australian historians.
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Wellington
Cook
Australia
London
Botany Bay
Stingray Bay
Originaal Journal
Botanists
Death by Self Inflicted Wound in Christchurch
In Christchurch a missing bootmaker John Fuller was found dead at Sumner with a complete six chamber revolver nearby one cartridge fired. A ragor and £2 19s 6d were found on the clothes at the morgue. An inquest returned a verdict that Fuller shot himself while temporarily insane.
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Christchurch
John Fuller
Sumner
Hampton
Shoe Store Repairs Highlight Seasonal Footwear
A small town notice urges customers to bring in all kids shoes for repairs at Stock's Blue Boot Store located at 120, aiming to prepare for changing outdoor weather and ensure durable footwear for children.
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Blue Boot
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