Boating tragedy near Rochel beach claims one life
A sailing boat with Charles Peek and four companions capsized after a sudden gust about half a mile from the Rochel wharf. Peek drowned despite rescue efforts while others were saved. In Wellington a man named John McCarthy was found dead on the Moonshine road after being last seen December 27. An inquest returned a verdict of death by misadventure.
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Adckland
Rochel
Charles Peek
Ponsonby
Peck
Wellington
Constable Mahoney
Upper Hutt
Wellington Murder Identified by Auckland Visitor Cites Former Occupations
An Auckland visitor recalls a man found murdered at Courtenay Place. He previously worked as a porter and described the victim as well educated, once at the Hotel Metropole Rotorua, later seen in Auckland. Police will pursue the clues as the body remains on view for identification.
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Wellington
Courtenay Place
Auckland
Otago Auckland cricket match resumes in showers
In Auckland on December 29 the Otago Auckland fixture resumed after showers with 1500 present. Auckland were all out for 196 with Relf top scoring 64 and Fisher taking five for 50. Otago then collapsed to 70 in their second innings, Wilson 28 the main contribution as Relf bowled well. The day ended with Otago 70 for four. Auckland later faced 302 to win.
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Auckland
Relf
Robinson
Sale
Innnings
Fisher
Otago
Wilson
Oters
Jones
Wordsworth
Sat MacCormick
Wishar
Hemus
Torrance
Hadden
Rutherford
Cummings
Torrence
LI Brooke-Smith
Mason
E Howden
Howden
Austin
Hadden Howden
Ne ‘Hopkins
Ktelf
Seideberg
Relf and
Williams
Ayles
Howdn
E Mason
Howda
Willams
Rutherford St. Robinson
Ce Brook-Smith
Torance
Victoria Triumphs in First Test with Big Lead
Victoria scored 860 in their first innings with Hazlitt at 27 not out and secured an innings and 47 run victory after New South Wales collapsed in the second innings. Macartney, Emery, Cotter, and Hopkins led NSW bowling efforts while Vernon and Laver claimed several wickets for Victoria.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Hazlitt
Macartney
Emery
Cotter
Hopkins
New South Wales
Bardsley
Vernon
Laver
Saunders
Northern Union Considers Australasia Tour in 1909
London reports the Northern Union Committee favors sending a team to Australasia in 1909 but awaits New Zealand’s reply. The Daily Mail notes the Wallaabies collapse cited as a sign of diminished esprit de corps.
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London
Northern Union Committee
Australasia
New Zealand
Meil
Callapes
Viceroy's Cup Report From Sydney Cable
Viceroy Wandin Absentee Bantock received a December message at 10 5 a m stating the 7s Cup resisted in Calcutta with two names noted.
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Wandin
Bantock
Sydney
Calcutta
Thas
Auckland Races Second Day Produces Close Finishes
A strong westerly breeze and dull weather marked day two at the Auckland meeting with good attendance. Bowen Handicap at Dogger Bank saw Ngaputa and Hohungatahi place second and third. Win by two lengths in 1.17. Ponsonby Hurdles at Waitetau saw Reservior second and Luscombe third. Luscombe won by two lengths in 3.23. Visitor’s Handicap crowned Cambrian first, Wauchope second, Devonport third. victory by a head in 1.12-5.
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Auckland
Dogger Bank
Ngaputa
Hohungatahi
Waitetau
Reservoir
Luscombe
Cambrian
Wauchope
Devonport
Captain Edwin Telegraphs Weather Report
Southerly strong winds predicted with falling barometer and rising glass indicating improving weather.
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Edwin
Folz St
Selwyn County appoints new County Engineer
Christchurch December 39. Selwyn County Council appointed Mr I to the position of County Engineer. He will take up his duties at the end of January. Mr Kiewell is currently engineer for the South Wairarapa County Council.
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Per Presse Association
Christchurch
Selwyn County Council
Sell
Kiewell
South Wairarapa
Three-Wife Man Remanded After Magistrate Absence
Flynn, charged with marrying two women in Dunedin while his wife lived, remains remanded for eight days due to the magistrate's absence. The Chief Detective said Wynn plans to plead guilty to be committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.
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Dunedin
Flynn
Wynn
Supreme Court
Chess Congress Championship Games In Dunedin
The morning session of the chess congress in Dunedin reviewed unfinished second round games Kelling Davies Ray Lopez with Kelling up two pawns at move 63. Forsyth Barnes saw Forsyth resign on move 25 after exchanges. Barnes later blundered a rook for a queen in a Caro Kann. Davies Mason ended on move 47 after Mason’s knight trouble allowed Davies a decisive attack. Fox Dodds G B Fox won on move 26 after a bishop sacrifice. Edwards Forsyth featured a tough game with king side pawn advances. Fourth round opened next day with Fox resigning to Davies on move 82 after the two knights defence.
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Conedin
Kelling v. Davies
Ray Lopez
Aspen
Kelling
Forsyth
Barnes
King
Caro Kaun
Davies
Mason
Ray Lopes
Masons
Eave Davies
Stronely
Dodds
G. B. Fox
Guloce
Fox
Edwards
Zukertort
Griersom
Dunedin
Miners Debate Compulsory Disability Compensation
The Honorable J.A. Millar states the government cannot alter the mine workers compensation law. Insurance costs rise as premiums for miners disease rise, with mutual agreement between workers and owners urged until Parliament acts. From January 1 any miner developing the disease after starting work may claim compensation, a rule praised as pioneering.
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Wellington
J. A. Millar
Labour
Insuraisk
Waihi
Great Britain
Miners face dispute over medical exams in Reefton
Telegrams between Sir Joseph Ward and Miners Federation president Mr Semple reveal plans to resist mandatory medical examinations for Reefton gold miners. About six hundred workers are affected as discussions seek parliamentary sanction and a temporary settlement to avoid industrial conflict amid insurer demands. The message urges miners to accept examinations to inform government action.
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Wellington
Sir Joseph Ward
R. Semple
Fedargon Og Hing Hon Co
Semple
Ward Joseph
Reefton Goldminers
Joseph Ward
Sennet
New Zealand
Ashburton Lawn Tennis Tournament Opens With Big Entries
The Ashburton lawn tennis tournament starts at 2 pm on the Domain grass courts with many top players including G Oliver WH River J Sinclair Mieses Hay Jackson Guild and Mrs Good. Seven grass courts plus two extra from the croquet lawn will be in use. The secretary Mr G Whitehouse and committee aim for readiness and free public admission with refreshments on site. Trophies worth £20 17s will be awarded, a Friday dance funds the visitors, and the event decides the South Canterbury Championships for both ladies and men.
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Ashburton
Dominion
Eooipetine
Messrs
G. Olivier
WH. River
J. Sinclair
Mieses Hay
Jackson
Guild
Mrs Good
New Year Observed as Holiday Amid County Events
Ashburton marks New Year as a close holiday with many residents likely to leave town. The Domain hosts a tennis event drawing public attention while Methven hosts horse races. Picnics are planned across the county, with excursions organized for residents.
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Ashburton
Methven
Rain Totals and Market Outlook in Ashburton
Rain measured from noon to three reported in Ashburton at twenty seven points. The Fijian boycott of Dunedin fruit agents is said to not affect supplies or prices as direct imports from Raro Tonga and Tonga commence January 8. Likely early adoption of higher commissions by Dunedin brokers across New Zealand. Next month local banana demand will shrink due to Otago soft fruit crop already on the market.
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Dunedin
Rarotonga
Tonga
New Zealand
Otago
Lost Black Cocker Spaniel Floss Reward Offered
On December 24 there is a lost Black Cocker Spaniel named Floss with a small white chest mark and short tail. Reward offered for return through Stationmaster Ashburton.
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Second Express
Ashburton
Butchers of Ashburton and Tinwald Close Shops
We the undersigned butchers announce shops will be closed on Friday and Saturday January 1 and 2 with late night closure on Thursday.
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Ashburton
Tinwald
Unclear OCR fragment from a 6 tha for large small item
Fragment lacks coherent names places dates or events. The readable bits offer no actionable facts or entities to summarize into a caption or summary.
Purse Narrangarie Farmers’ Trot at Akola
Purse event features 12 pounds for the Akola Farmers’ Trot card with entries including Yankee Lags and Wallaroo in a contested heat card.
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Tbs
Yankee Lags
Geec
Special melting of the £ 8 board set for Jan 7 1909
A meeting at 10 30 a m on Thursday January 7 1909 will decide on a day for the weekly half holiday in the district under The Shops and Offices Act 1908. By order.
Notice Prohibits Grass Cutting on Roads During Bank Holiday
Prohibition issued under The Banking Act 1908 forbids cutting grass on roads under board control without written consent. Special bank holiday observed January 2 1909 with bank offices closed nationwide. note that banks also close on January 1 New Year’s Day. Officials listed include Tolhurst Finch Webster Callender.
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Vrsuant
Kenady
New Zeaand
Banke
Dominion
Out Shop at Jubilee Buildings Burnet Occupied by Mr D Fee
A shop labeled Out Shop is located in Jubilee Buildings Burnet and is currently occupied by Mr D Fee. The notice provides no further details about the tenancy or dates.
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Jubilee
Burnet Aroe
D Fee
Fragmentary OCR Note Reappears in Brief Page Item
A fragmentary OCR line appears on a newspaper page, showing partial text “ute, etc, per tiny s. d. 210 a 9 or J] 4” without clear context or full details. No names, dates, or locations are readable.
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