Contingent Plans Nine Units for South Africa Campaign
A conference of State Commandants led by Mr Barton approved dividing the force into nine units of 12 officers and men each. New South Wales and Victoria will supply three units, Queensland and South Australia one each, Western Australia and Tasmania half a unit. Embarkation target is end of January if possible. Transport to South Africa arranged with Cornwall and Surv Knave chartered.
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United Preag Association
Eleatric Telegraph
Barton
South Africa
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Westralia
Tasmania
The Eighth Contingent Officers Named in Wrumaron
Following December 31, officers appointed to the Eighth Contingent are listed with ranks and postings. Names include Major G Crawshaw, Captains C Poleon H D Jackson E Bartlett J Peiogls, Lieutenants J 8 Hasaiden Wallington Lieu AA Beek, and many others across Wellington Christchurch Dunedin Napier Blenheim Gisborne and other locales.
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W Rumaron
Moejor
G Crawshaw
C Poleon
H D Jackson
E Bartlett
J Peiogls
Oteki
J Osmeron
Wangahui
Sexby
Napier
Lieulenana
Hasaiden
Wallington
NL Bourne
Timaru
the Tire
Gomtingent
AA Beek Lieuten
Cghomson
Wellington
Parker
Kate
Mojor
Wightod
Collett
Waipawa
J Macon
Thingsitl
JF Martin
Row
J Hickson
Hokitika
Nichol
A Morgen
Palmoraten North
M Bourne
Blenheim
Wd.o'dent
Auckland
Taplin
Welington
Langford
Gisborne
Samoon
Seddon
S ‘Horne
C Newman
Dunedin
Qotteritl
Navedin
Boa Mikeczis
Westport
Pitt
Pearlest
Nelson
G P Baldwin
Otaki
J E Rodgers
Wyndham
Forbes
Ecolea
Mangonui
Otakeho Tragedy Ends in Double Slaying and Suicide
Report of a devastating Otakeho incident where W A Blonnerhasset senior and his son were shot by settler William Hall who then killed himself. The dispute involved a contested road loan and Hill property in a special rating district. The younger Blonnerhasset was found by his wife in a milkweed patch as he was returning from the factory.
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United Proca Association
Lleotric
Copyrigh Hawes
Otakeho
W A Blonnerhasset
William Hall
Blennerhaseet
New Zealand Tennis Championships Winners Named
The NZ Leno Tennis Championships conclude with Peacock of Auckland defeating Laishley Wellington in the men’s singles. Miss Nanselly Canterbury and Nicholson Auckland claim ladies singles. Peacock and Fisher win men’s doubles. Nanselly and Asch win ladies doubles. Canterbury takes provincial banner third time.
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United Press Association
Hteatrle
Avucatana
J O Peacock
Auckland
Laishley
Wellington
Renner
Mias Nanselly
Canterbury
Mies Nicholson
Aucktsudrenner
Pescock
Fisher
Nuanelly Sand
Peemplenstilp
Mies Nuanelly
Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club Open Tournament Closes in Exciting Finals
The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club held a four day Open Tournament with strong play. A Wilding won the Men’s Single Championship, Broad and others reached finals in handicap events, Campbell and McLean won Ladies’ Doubles, and notable matches featured Broad, Lynch, and Salmond. A display of Hollis cycles by John Ore & Co showcased gunmaker quality machines.
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Ashburton
Wilding
TE Lynch
H Broad
Dtago
Nobongore
Misa Campbell
Gyperel Bard
Canterbury
Nun Anhbarton
R S Brown
Broad
Acheson
Mise Campbell
Mice McLean Ageient
Mra Tennant
Mise Porna'l
Lapres
Mise Resvoll Baat Mins Dale
Dackean
Salmond Bros
Brown Brothers
Jackean
Comsroed Haxnicar
Miss Campbell
P H Cox
M Friedlander
E Salmond
Misa F McLean
Lynch
Miss Revell
Mieampball
Salmond
Mise "Molesa
Mesa
Sinerzs Caampiossimie Fisal
Wiking
Mam
Strarza Hanproar
Leb Grade
Hartman
Micnes Harmas
Berkeley
Mies Mae
Mies Mclean
Mies Berkeley
Fioal
Misa McLean
Mre Tennant
Mies W Parnell
Holtis Crones
Hollis
John Ore & Go
Wall
I. Hollis & Sons
Birmingham
Grey-mouth Trots Record Meeting Opens With Small Fields
Fine weather drew large fields for the Greymouth trots meeting. Results list multiple trots with winners such as Screw Jack and Minnie May, while protests were entered against Jenny and Standby for galloping and inconsistent running. Juvenile Stakes heats reported with Jamie Allerton Belle Allerton and other placements and dividends.
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Grryuourn
Toxley
Westher
Eautta
Lynbrook
Minnie May
Duckling
Tims
Doll
Silvercliff
Regent
Hanphar -Jenny
Jenny
Jamie Allerton
Tatarina
Belle Allerton
Mauri King
Screw Jack
Transvaal
Grarp Crann
Satanella
Dollar
Various Dated Notes From Melbourne and New Zealand Railways
The Minister of Railways presents Mr Bludson with field watch and chain from the New Zealand railway service Perra. Captain Moorhouse, who navigated the submarine mining steamer Lady Roberts to Albany, has been hospitalised with typhoid. Melbourne reports a dispatch on emigration to the Australia settlement and Paraguay.
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Howani Dee
Minister of Railways
Mr Bludson
New Zealand Railway Service
Perra
Dee
Moorhouse
Lady Roberts
Albany
Veasel
New Zealand
Melbourne
Barton
Chamberlain
Buenos Ayres
New Australia
John Lene
Auatralia
Paraguay
Equattera
Australia
Methven Meeting Sets Eight Racing and Nine Athletic Events
The Methven racing club plans an annual meeting with eight horse events and nine athletic contests drawing large entries. The Victoria Grose Race for Ashburton Mounted Rifles members is a highlight. Train service from Rakaia at 10 10 am to Methven and return from Methven at 6 pm will aid visitors.
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Christchurch
Aedhurton
Methven
Rakaia
Cherteey
Rakai
Tralin
Lauris
Ashburton
Timara
Springburn
Tin
Timaru
Tivary
Timary
Rikers
S.ops
Cheeteey
Hinda
Bargitata
Dunedin
Chiiatch
Methven Morte Agnociation
Ashburton Mounted Rifles
Ve Angigmente
Osridise
Nellie Ladle
St Reef
Tinwald Racing Club Annual Meeting Preview
The Tinwald Racing Club plans its annual meeting tomorrow with fine weather expected and large horse fields. A children’s pony event offers substantial prizes and a ball will follow at Oddfellows Hall Tinwald with refreshments. Potential winners include Discovery of Monkey Brand, Hard Times, Joju, Finwald Cap, Lapidary, Domsin Welter, Lady Medallist, Beany Bleep, Grove Farm, Bye, Renounced, Tiowald Trop, Doily More.
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Tinwald Racing Club
Oddfellowe
Tinwa'd
Joju
Finwald
Kaloina
Domsin
Beany Bleep
Grove Farm
Doily More
Nana
Australian cricket team unchanged for second test with two changes
The Australian squad for the second test in Melbourne shows Dutt and Armstrong replacing Laver and McLeod, leaving the rest of the team as in the first test.
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Melnourne
Dutt
Armstrong
Laver
McLeod
Ashburton Cricket Club Faces Wisden Team in New Year Match
Victoria defeats New South Wales by 42 in second innings amid fine weather and strong wickets. Ashburton Cricket Club holds a special meeting at McConnell's Rooms to enter Wisden Competition, plan tea and refreshments, and set a new rate card ahead of the January 1 match at Domain Oval with team lineup led by J Taylor.
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Maxsourns
Dee
Victoria
New South Wales
Tramble
Ashburton Cricket Club
McConnell’s Rooms
J Taylor
Powell
L E Andrewes
A W Lane
W Crowther
Erregear
Somerset
Taylor
Misa MacAndrew
Wilkie
Wisden
Domain Oval
Ashburton
W Powell
Fred Pritonard
Percy Orr
GW Andrews
LF Andrawee
HE Tregoar
W Pilbrow
Fi Davia
Destructive New South Wales Bushfires Devastate Regions
Vast fires near Gundagai caused extensive damage across NSW. Estimates exceed £100,000 with thousands of sheep, cattle, horses and grain losses. Wantabadgery and several districts report large acreages burned, homes destroyed, and beauty spots ruined. Thunder showers aided suppression in some areas while others still burn.
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Syougy
Dee
Gundagai
Janee
Wantabadgery
Corowa
Greatel
Orange
Hunter River
Hawkenbury
Piston
Blue Mountains
Leura Faila
Penrith
Springwood
Correspondence disclaimer on opinions from correspondents
A note stating that the publication does not hold itself accountable for opinions expressed by its correspondents. It clarifies that letters and columns reflect individual viewpoints rather than staff positions.
Bread price rise proposal from Ashburton bakers
Letter to the editor condemns a planned bread price increase to 6d per loaf and a 44 percent supply charge. The writer urges consumers to unite, support any baker delivering bread at 4s 4d monthly, and warns against overcharging versus stores.
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Ashburton
As & Cobgumer
Albogether
Venezuela Sees Strong American Fleet Over West Indies
Venezuelana reports U S squadron in West Indian waters seen as significant amid German plan to demonstrate. Germany’s rail authorities refuse troop transport without guarantees against loss, President Osetro stops traffic, Germany protests action.
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United Press Association
Eleatric Telegraph
Venezuelana
West Indian
Germany
Osetro
Tragic Daily Events Reported In Telegram Notes
A man named McCracken died after cutting his throat at Teko. A child of Mrs Hill died from injuries after a trap accident near Tauero. The mother was captured in Masterton with friends as the trap toppled a bank. others escaped unharmed. A telegraph traffic report shows notable increases in four days’ activity across major offices.
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Calbed Press Association
Electric Pelegraph
McCracken
Teko
Masranron
Hill
Tauero
Masterton
Seathiers
Wellington
Christchurch
Dunedin
Auckland
Dunsdin
Australasian Ship Owners and Seamen Union Meet to End Pact
A conference of the Australasian Ship Owners Federation and the Federated Seamen's Union opens to debate terminating their agreement. Owners cite steep losses, costly tariffs, and foreign competition as key factors. Adjournment granted until tomorrow. The notice also advertises bicycle repairs by Oates Lowry and Co at Burnett.
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Australasian Seamship Owners’ Federation
Federated Seamen's Union
Eurore
Horpave
Cycliste
Oates
Lowry and Co
Burnett
Sensational Arrest In City Prominent Circles Involved
Two young men connected in the city and its cycling circles were arrested on December 31 charged with attempted highway robbery.
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United Press Association
Dunevin
Grocery Fare Takes Reader Through An Extensive Local Market
A lengthy list of shop prices and goods follows, detailing cane sugar, currants, figs, almonds, preserved meats, sauces, jams, fish tins, sardines, bacon, oils, kerosene pumps, and dozens of household staples. Prices are given per bag, per pound, per tin, or per bottle, with many entries from national brands and local suppliers.
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Belfast
Oregon
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Surr Knve
United Presa Association
Yalegraph
Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club
O W Parnell
Hugo Friedlander
T Butlock
Moentre
D Wood
Gordon
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J F Thompson
G M Watson
D Salmond
G Friedlander
Ladlea
Masdames
Teenant
Miso Stansish
Sporting
Greymouth
United Prona Asenciation
Elootrly Telegraph— Copyright
Nigeria
Lonpoyx
Lord Rosebery
Lord Nosebery
H Campbell-Sannerman
Organiae
Trind
Extreme Radical
United Prose Association—By
Electric Telegraph
Copyright
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Mason Brothers, General Merchants
Pitt Street
New Zealand Insurance Company
Clarence River
Captain Moorhouse
New Australia Colony
David Thomas
Horse Fair
Db Thomas
I Harold
Ab Freezing Works
George Palmer
Kaanelm
M C Bannerr
JW Poynton
Public Trust Office
NEW Zealand Railways
Lytterlin Regatts
Tinwald
Timare Sports
Winslow
Hinds
Racqiata
Arcade
Marc Bickman
Havelock Street
Mackay
Havelock
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Ponio
Primiive Mithsciat Bacclay Sehnel
Wakanui Beach
Tru Ks
P.M .Lurch Ab Dogach
Reatuca Tisketers
A&m
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Masons
Fletcher Ros
Eternag Cley
Moariata
St Nozarins
Lord Kitchener
Marquis of
Manebury
Alfred Milner
H. M. Jenna
Ren Feulle
Ourraots
Saltanas
Valencisas
Hines
Vane Sugar
Gray Hlarcher Bros
Osah Supply
Kern Bros
Burnett Street
People’s Ironmonger
Harpiex Bros
Mast Street
Peek Frean
Ukbrook's
Uabet F
CaRyon & Co
Pearce’s
Cash Draper
Carsey & Co
Tancred Street
Coretman
H Williams
Yvisit
Polypathic Medical Institute
Moffastt’s
Steady Money Shop
Valua
Madras Mualins
Ready Money Shop
H&s Soane
Ginnarp’s
Ready Money
Brodie Bik
Vetlings Lea Yard
Meller
Zealandia
Merror's
Danson and Co
Mellor
Zeslandia
Peapon's
L Q.L. No. 93
Alec
Bro. S. Wilson
South
J. Chambers
Tinwald Races
Jacusty Ist
Sena Prigea
Charles Bennett
Peter Street
Ke BE
W. Paan
W. H. Collins
Polynathic Medical Institute
Moffatt
Banks and Bankers
James Bnniing
Banka
Frindlander Bros, Ltd
Mayfield
Friedlander Bros
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Blasici
Thaditor
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Puancs
Oseh Draper
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Rakala Cloeo
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Bealey
Halden
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Ra, Whitaker
Rabburton River
Fletcher Bros
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Les & Perrin
Worcester
Cross & Blackwell
Edmona's
Edmond
Manning's
St George
Perth
Golden Vale
Pertin
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Jordan
Valencia
Shell #I monde
Barcelona
Captain White
Heywood
Ohnson
B.B.A
Union
Castle Rand
Owe Sa
Norton
Singer
Cash Supply Stores
East Street
Ashaurion
High Streed
Northcote & Hefford
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