For Sale Residential Property Anaru near town
Have for sale in this locality the residential property known as Anaru owned and occupied by Mr T Trevurza. One acre of land with a seven room house verandah stable trapshed storeroom and washhouse within ten minutes walk of the town possession can be given soon. Full particulars on application on account of John Dempster, ideal home, very reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Trevurza
Aly
John Dempster
Lang
Reoma
Premises Reopening Notice at Somerset Buildings Site
The former National Mortgage and Agency Company premises at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street are reoccupied while no business will be conducted at the Factory rear of the old site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Somerset Buildings
Burnett Street
Dalgety and Company
Should New Zealand add Ministers or change methods
Debate on government size and methods argues better ministerial workflow may reduce strain more than expanding the cabinet. Proponents note overwork risks in public service and suggest streamlined administration and stronger local governance, with population-based comparisons to gauge cabinet size.
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Tis
Harry Atkinson
Ballancé
John McKenzie
Seddon
Colonel Pitt
McNab
New Zealand
Ashburton notes minor river flooding and local events
Reports suggest the Ashburton River volume is lower than in years past. Local items note appointments at Wellington College and the Geral dine Post Office, a Temperance Band concert, postponed wool sales, numerous hares, a police search raid with no charges, and angling near the Rakaia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton River
Hudsons Price Reductions for Populars and Standards
New Hudsons Populars reduced from 12 pounds 10 shillings to 10 pounds. Hudsons Standards cut from 20 pounds to 16 pounds. Rudge Whitworth Standards drop from 14 pounds to 11 pounds. Limited time offers through stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's
Hudson’s
Rudge
Whitworth
Real estate and insurance notices in Ashburton ad page
Classified listings for land farms farms for sale and rent in Ashburton and Geraldine districts. Includes multiple estates in Southland and South Hillend with per acre prices and house details, plus slips for GQUIBELL'S DIP and stock insurance offerings and boarding house rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Street
Ashburton
Live Stock General Insurance Company
New Zealand
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Quibell
Maling and Co., Limited
Christchurch
Tancred St
Southland
Waikeo
Mokotua
Makarewa
Lochiel
Morton Mains
Inpton
Heddon Bush
Balfour
South Hillend
Eetty Beaupre
Lymph Supply and Public Works News in Dominion Report
The report notes public vaccinators in births registration and improved lymph supply from government sources. It also mentions Minister Hall-Jones recovering, a dock gale at Tinwald yards, staff changes at Methven and Clinton, job figures for Dunedin Labour Department, and methylated spirits regulations under the 1907 act along with Unemployed Workmen Act outcomes in London and provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Wellington
Ashburton
Dunedin
Mosgiel
Quatlins
British
Weather and Crops in the County Report
Weather and crops update from Methven and surrounding districts. Threshing progresses with improving yields in turnips and grass, reports of good sheep and lamb markets after recent rains, and notes on butterfat yields and hay stacks amid drought relief. A 200 acre cocksfoot field highlights strong farming returns.
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Wakanui
Han
Crrter
Tinwald
Thos
Matson
Carew
Stead
Codringa
Hills
Canterbury Dairy Company
Staveley
Cacksfoot
Messra Means Bros
Canterbury candidates named in civil service exam list
Five hundred eighty five passed senior, 943 junior civil service exams, with 620 in credit. The Canterbury list names first 100 qualifiers under the Civil Service Reform Act 1886, including Trederick William Watson and several others with towns Timaru Rangiora and credits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Canterbury
Trederick William Watson
John Bell Condliffe
James Browning Watson
Agnes Emily Satchell
Roland Harry Packwood
Henry Rochfort
Mildred Parke
Mary Janet Hunter
John Henry B. Norrie
Ruby Alice Clarke
Norman Maze
Timaru
George Gilbert Hancox
George Grigg Lowe
Ellen Elizabeth Wenmoth
George Harry Hoare
Arthur Clement Suckling
Victor Leonard Westerman
George David Napier
John D. Twentyman
Leslie Ernest Judd
Rangiora
Mary Maxwell
Myrtle Pearce
Wales Triumph Over Scotland In Rugby Test
In London on February 2 Wales defeated Scotland in an international rugby match scoring two tries for Wales while Scotland earned a goal. The report notes Wales led with a six point margin from tries and Scotland contributed six points from a goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wales
Scotland
River reports: county rivers declared fishable at 9 am
At 9 o clock this morning the whole of the county rivers were reported to be fishable.
Christchurch Weather Shifts to Cool After Heat Wave
The Christchurch area enjoyed a pleasant spell with cool days and nights following a high heat last Wednesday. Recent showers revived gardens and green crops, though rainfall remains insufficient for rape and turnips. Grain crops thresh well with strong yields and good quality, while market activity for wheat and oats remains limited with prices around country stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Lince
Overdue Ship Insured Castlerock Bound for Seattle
Ninety guineas were paid to re insure the ship Castlerock after leaving Sydney bound for Seattle. The Orient Company orders a batch of new Australian steamers from Workman Clark Co., Glasgow Engineering and Patrick Shipbuilding. Admiral Evans's fleet has passed Cape Virgenes confirming the Buenos Aires cruiser voyage.
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London
Castlerock
Sydney
Seattle
Orient Company
Messrs Workman, Clark and Co
Glasgow Engineering and Shipbuilding Company
Patrick Shipbuilding Company
Buenos Ayres
Admiral Evans
Cape Virgenes
Argentine Republic
Railway coach collision at Appleby crosses ends in tragedy
A Nelson bound train collided with the Nelson Motueka coach at Appleby crossing at 12.20. Mrs Tilbury was killed instantly with severe injuries. her sister Miss Walters and Miss Vittall survived with injuries. Driver Bricklands is critically injured and unable to account for the crash. An inquest is adjourned to February 2 and 18.
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Nelson
Appleby
Nelson-Motueka
Charles Bricklands
Tilbury
A. J. Tilbury
Hutt
Bricklands
Bricklandas
Affairs in India Move to Reform Government Policy
Dr Rutherford urged immediate focus on India with demands for comprehensive reforms. Mr Morley mocked such judgments after a six week India tour. The proposed reforms were deemed fallacious and the amendment withdrawn. Newspapers praised Morley’s broad policy.
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London
Dr Rutherford
India
Morley
Thaw Verdict Declares Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
The jury found not guilty by reason of insanity in the Thaw murder trial. Judge Dowling ruled only a defect of reason that made Thaw unaware of the act or its wrongness would excuse responsibility. Thaw’s commitment to Mattewan Asylum was ordered for an indefinite period amid public cheers.
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Press _Association
New Yorke
Matteswan
New York
Dowling
Thaw
Littleton
South Herefordshire vacancy filled by election
The vacancy caused by Colonel Gardiner's death in South Herefordshire has been filled by Captain Clive Unionist who won with 4946 votes. Liberal candidate Mr Thomson received 3928 votes. In the prior general election Colonel Gardiner, Liberal, had 4497 votes to 4185 for Captain Clive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herefordshire
Gardiner
Clive
Thomson
A. Gardiner
Jameson Resigns Cape Colony Premiership. Merriman Forms Ministry
Cape Town reports Dr Jameson resigns the Premiership of Cape Colony as Mr d A Merriman starts forming a new ministry. Pretoria notes policy on fingerprints for uneducated Asians in the Transvaal and allows Indians who were legally counseled before the war to return.
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Per Press Association
Capetown
Jameson
Cape Colony
D. A. Merriman
Pretoria
Transvaal
Trial of Dinizulu and Durban notes on regressive orders
A native testified that Dinizulu ordered the murder of loyal chiefs and upbraided a witness for cowardice in disobeying the kill order. General Smuts will introduce a bill legalising the Thursday registration form. Under the compromise 36 Asiatics released from gaol in Pretoria and 13 notices to quit rescinded. Calcutta report notes widespread satisfaction in India.
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Durban
Dinizulu
General Smuts
Pretoria
Calcutta
India
Lost Crown Jewels Report Criticizes Ulster King at Arms
The Crown jewels missing from Dublin Castle led the commission to fault Sir Arthur Vicars for lax custody and lack of responsibility. It notes his absence from the enquiry and records regret over his refusal to attend. The Earl of Pembroke’s son-in-law, Mr Wilkinson, succeeded Vicars as Ulster King at Arms.
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London
Dublin Castle
Arthur Vicars
Earl of Pembrolke
Mr Wilkinson
Sir Arthur Vicars
Ulster
Arma
Roosevelt's Trust Busting Message Opens Congress
President Roosevelt denounces Standard Oil and the Atchison Line and calls for new laws to curb stock gambling. He urges government control over railroad finance and operation, employer duties to workers and investors, and re-enactment of the employers liability law for interstate business. Democrats laud the message, with Senator Davis praising it as a landmark document.
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New York
White House
Congress
Rosevelt
Standard Oil Trust
Atchison
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate
Jefferson Davis
OKC The Greet Cough Cure Craze
A fragment hints at a medical remedy promotion in OKC with bold claims and unfamiliar branding. The readable text lacks clear dates or agencies but centers on a remedy marketed as a superior treatment and its purported effects.
Portuguese King and Crown Prince Assassinated in Lisbon
Lisbon reports detail an ambush as King and Crown Prince were shot while driving past the Plac de Comercio. The Queen shielded the Crown Prince but was unharmed. three attackers were killed on the scene. The King and Crown Prince died later at the naval arsenal. The Infanta Manuel was slightly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Infanta
Placo de Commercio
Infanta Manuel
Assassination of King Carlos I Shocks Lisbon
Reports from Lisbon on February 2 describe King Carlos I wounded in the shoulder and dying after a bullet severed an artery. Infanta Manuel wounded, the king's orderly firing on regicides, two assassins killed, a third said to have killed himself. The Queen will assume Regency during Infanta Manuel's minority. Foreign anarchists suspected. Shops, theatres, and cafes closed amid great grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Carlos
Infanta Manuel
Senor Wigneria
Indigna
French King Carlos Assassination Follows Lisbon Landing
The Figaro reports King Carlos and the Crown Prince were shot after landing in Lisbon as courtiers waited. Gunmen fired from the crowd, killing several, while escort soldiers returned fire and killed three or more assailants. Reports also claim a new king may be proclaimed and note police seizures of weapons and bombs.
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Paris
Figaro
Lisbon
Carlos
Villa Vicese
Tagas
Praco Commercia
A la Matin
Printe Menuel
Government says throne untouched amid arrests of officers
Government declares the assassination does not threaten the throne but implicates several sergeants and lieutenants in the army and navy and a number of Republican leaders have been arrested.
Assassination of Portuguese King and Crown Prince
Reports from London and Lisbon recount a Saturday attack in Lisbon on the Portuguese royal family returning from Villa Viciosa. King and Crown Prince killed. three attackers killed. three arrested. Prince Manuel injured but stable. public mourning ordered in Portugal. Sympathy from Britain expressed. political leaders comment on the shock.
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Per Presa Association
London
Bemrusry
Portugal
Villa Viciosa
Black Horse Square
Crown Prince
Infanta Manuel
Lisbon
Prince Manuel
Edward
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Amelie
Legation
Senhor Franco
Druce Firm Sues Chronicle for Libel
Mr Coburn acting for G H Druce has been instructed to sue the Chronicle for libel. The action aims at damages over published remarks in the newspaper and seeks redress in a London court.
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Per
Press .Association—Copyright
London
Coburn
G. H. Druce
The
Chronicle
Banks Close in New York and Brooklyn
News dispatch reports two banks have closed as of February 2 in New York City. The Oriental Bank in New York and Home Bank in Brooklyn suspended operations amid unspecified reasons.
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Per Presa Association
New York
Oriental Bank
Home Bank
Brooklyn
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Price
Collin’s
W. HH. Collins
N.Y. Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Branch
Tancred Street
Fest Votskatt Ey
Mavoghell & Turner
Duality Drapers
Frm
Craighead and
Berryman
Craighead
Tailors and Outfitters
East Street
Winter’s Road
F. Ferriman
Alford Forest Road
Winter's Road
FL Peery
H. Gresham
West
Commercial Department
Duncan Ross
Triangle
Priess
the Triangle
Smith Mackwell
Fruiterer_and Umbrella Mekep
Stringfellow
Malverzome, Ashburton
John Stringfellow
Ashbuden
Maona
H. T. Trevell
R. Lechner
Geraldine
Temperance
Baring Square
Barford
Lionel Terry
Lyttelton
Edwin
Timarn
Allandale
Xairlie
James Wilson
County Council
Methven
McLennan
Tinwald Racecourse
Rakaia
Dunedin City
Walter Edwin Dolman
V.D
Alfred Augustus Fouks
Henry Clifford Percy
Ashburton Guards Rifle Volunteers
Ashburton Rifle Rafpo
Switzerland
Ashburton Rifle Range
New York City
Nathan Straus
Straus
Lady de Maier
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
McKinlay
H. M. Jones
Windsor Magazine
H. Annesley Wacdell
Robert Barr
Barry Pain
Mary Cholmondeley
Justus Miles Forman
H. B. Marriott-Watson
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Keble Howard
C. G. D. Roberts
Ashburton Orchestral Society
School of Music
Cox Street
Tha Triangle Cash
Mason
Burton & Thomas
Triangle Cash Stores
ATS
Frank Curtis
F.P
Philadelphia
Consulting Optician
Jotty
Somerset Hotel
H. E. Bonhington
Biererss
B.G.A
Chneton
Bay of Plenty
R. Handcose
Colombe Street
Cathedral Square
Ashburtor
Arnada
Vauwe
H. Bairstow
MM Bryan
Hughes
J. E Wiksloe & Co., Land, Estate and General Agents
Buristt Strest
Erepa
Mossburn
J. E. Winsloe and CO
A. T. H. Williams, Tlast Stroat
Harold E. Curtis
Ayers Bros
Brigklayers & Plasterers
Losal
W. Hall-Jones
Fred Meggett
Clutha
Clinton
Junior Civil Service
Telegraph
Home and Foreign
United Press Association
Gollisson
Affairs IN India
Commons
South Africa
Commission OF Enquiry
President Roosevelt
Per Press’ Association
Sympathy IN
Stepney
St. Paul’s
Father Vaughan
Frome Street
Les
Europe
Seatcenins
Wilberforce
Clifford
R. J. Campbell
Senhor
Franco
Kaiser
Berlin
Druce-Portland
American Finances
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