Gale Delays Moeraki Passage and Pacific Convict Debate
A fierce westerly gale delayed the Moeraki from clearing the Heads until daylight. Meanwhile Sydney reports German convict proposals for Pacific settlements prompting Premier Wade and the German Consul to weigh the issue. Melbourne notes Deakin’s caution, while monsoonal rains affect dairying regions and plague rats are found at Mulgrave plantation near Cairns.
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Sydney
Moeraki
St. Kilda
Whangape
Pacific
Melbourne
Deakin
Reichstag
Clergyman Thomas Bird Dies After Suicide in Sydney
The Rev. Thomas Bird, Methodist minister and witness in the Illingworth land scandal inquiry, committed death by his own action in Kine's Park. He swallowed strychnine then shot himself after writing that he wished to die and rued his weakness amid money matters and Conference opposition since 1901.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Thomas Bird
Kine’s Park
Mr Bird
Royal Commission
Ilingworth Land
Illingworth
Treasury
England Post 338 Inning Total In Scrappy Melbourne Test
Heavy rain interrupted the match after tea as England posted 338. Scorers include Gunn Hayes Hutchings and Hobbs among others. Trott took five wickets for 116, Laver three for 38. North Canterbury versus South Canterbury prepares for a Timaru trial to pick a team for February 20 match. Harper and Orr named to represent Ashburton.
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Melbourne
Tech
England
Innnings
Gunn
Shear
Trott
Hayes
Delves
Hutchings
Carroll
Heazlits
Hobbs
B Trott
Crawford
Deleves
B Carroll
Fane
Laver
Hardstaff
Fry
B Laver
Jones
C Vaughan
B Tr
Ke Carroll
Blythe
Vaughan
Rot
North Canterbury
South Canterbury
Christchurch
Timaru
Eae
Messrs
CO. G. Harper
P L Orr
Ashburton
Tragic Fatalities Reported Across Cities
A string of accidents and deaths spans Auckland Christchurch and Dunedin. A nurse Marvy in Lautoka is found dead with a gunshot wound. two Indian servants nearby relay statements about a possible accidental discharge. Elizabeth Black dies after kerosene lamp fire ignites during cleanup. Hugh Milligan injures ankle after alighting from a cab in Union Street. A drowning victim at Dunedin wharf remains unidentified. A man falls from the afternoon express near Ravensbourne and dies.
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Auckland
Tebruary
Lautoka
Viji
Marvy
Mecham
Elizabeth Black
Corinna
Union Company
Dunedin
Christchurch
Ravensbourne
Supreme Court Sittings Wellington Sentence
In Wellington on February 3, Frederick Cooper was sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labour on two charges of breaking and entering.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Frederick Cooper
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Championship Meet Highlights
Wellington hosts the Basin Reserve meet with 4000 to 5000 in attendance. Results span half mile to hammer, setting Australian and New Zealand records, including Burk, Orbell, Henderson, Thomassen among winners. All round crown goes to Archay of Wellington with 81 points amid controversy over event balance.
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Wellington
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
Basin Reserve
New Zealand
H. G. Burk
Dunedin
W. E F. Trembath
Southland
A. E. Bu
H. Callaghan
Dyin
Wandicap
A. Cunninghame
A. Golds
G A. Drake
Christchurch
Syds
Justi
H. Henderson
S. I. Bass
Canterbury
F. W. B. Goodbchore
S. F. Bass
Bass
Ashburton
A. E. M. Rowland
H .E. Kerr
P. EH. Stubberfield
Gimin Sésec
G. Thomassen
Nelson
W. de Thetz
A. Thomassen
Iz. McKay
D. A. McFarlane
Otago
J. Finn
H. Blodgson
H. Z. Thompson
D. Casey
G. A. Drake
H. H. Dawson
E. McKay
Auckland
L. L. McKay
H. T. Cook
H. Cook
C. L. Orbell
Cook
Callaghan
Murray
Orbell
FE. E. Fisher
E. E. Fisher
J. H. Henderson
W. F. Trembath
Henderson
Fisher
McPhail
Trembath
Goodbelieve
M. Rowland
P. A. Stubberfield
J. Wallace
G. P. Anderson
A I. Thomassen
W. H. Pollock
E. Fisher
Chamion
D. H. Prenderville
Sharp
W. Moore
J. EF. Frew
LL Mckay
R. Mitchell
Otego
H. ST. Cook
P. McGrath
Casey
Bridge
Cunningham
Drake
L. Arckhay
L. Paul
McKay
Tinwald Domain Board Holds Saturday Meeting
A Tinwald Domain Board meeting chaired by Doherty Gin discussed lease form from the Minister of Lands, a new railway level crossing, an approved exchange of 19 acres between reserves, tennis court funding, fencing along the Domain drive, and accounts totaling £35 18s. Doherty was re elected chairman as the annual report and balance sheet were prepared for the chairman and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinwald Domain Board
Messrs
Doherty Gin
J. Hampton
E. Gates
J. Heseltine
Minister of Lands
New Zealand Railways
Commissioner of Crown Lands
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Tinwald
Wool sales set for 7700 bales at Christchurch
Commercial reports from Christchurch indicate 7700 bales will be offered at tomorrow's wool sale. Dalgety and Company relay a London message noting active demand and brisk competition. Prices for good greasy merino and fine crossbreds are firmer, while inferior scoured merino and medium to coarse crossbred wools show declines. Leather prices are weak and hides firm.
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Christchurch
Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited
London
University Senate Session Closes in Wellington With Auckland Meeting Planned
The University Senate ended its session in Wellington and schedules its next gathering for Auckland in January 1909. Local agriculture shows a strong harvest with grapes, turnips, rape, and potatoes thriving. dairying grows with a Taieri Peninsula creamery paying 10d per lb butter fat and some farmers earning up to £40 monthly. Mr J W Tait, former Ashburton resident and long-time shepherd, now runs a Holstein herd and dairying venture in the district.
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University Senate
Wellington
Auckland
H. Davis
Carte’s
Perrace
Tinwald
Ashburton
Waitati
Otago
Taieri
J. W. Tait
A .E. Peache
Mount Somers
Tait
Tenders invited for erection of brick buildings in Burnett
Ashburton Borough Council invites tenders for the erection of brick buildings in Burnett Street. Plans and specifications are at the architect R Bird’s office. Tenders close Monday February 9. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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Enders
Burnett, St
Ashburton
Annual General Meeting Notice for February 4 1908
The society will hold its annual general meeting in the School of Music tomorrow Tuesday February 4 1908. Claridge Hon Sec signs the notice.
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School of Music
Dentist Me A L Zouch Announces Short Closure
Dr Me A L Zouch will close his premises from 1 p m on Monday February 3 until Wednesday February 5 for the Supreme Court trial of Timaru. The premises will reopen on Wednesday after the trial.
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Me A. L. Zouch
Supreme Court
Timaru
Unclaimed Sheep at Hinds Saleyards to be Sold
About 100 sheep impounded at Hinds Saleyards must be claimed by noon on the 7th or they will be sold as previously advertised. Poundkeeper J. McDowell notes the sale will proceed if unpaid and unclaimed.
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Hinds
Ashburton Council to Repeal By-law on Motor Car Speed
Special meeting on January 4 1905 resolved to repeal By-law No 1 under The Counties Act and The Motor Cars Regulation Act 1902 and adopt a new by law under The Counties Act 1886 and The Motor Regulation Act 1906 restricting motor car speed to six miles per hour across the Ashburton Traffic Bridge. The resolution to be confirmed February 7 1908 at 11 am. A copy of the proposed by law is available at the Council Office for public inspection during office hours until February 7 1908. PF MAINWARING Clerk of the Ashburton County Council.
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Ashburton
Council
Baring Square
Baying Square
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Cable News
Pet Press Association
Wade
Imperial Party
Germany
Western
Brisbane
Mulgrave
Cairns
Cricket
Victoria
Per Press Association
Grant & Moore’s
MUS .Inies Sar
MSN
ENNIS
Ata Aya
Ain
Ale
Grant & Fit
Saunders’ Buildings
Commercial
Mr Mitchell
Burnett Street
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Horse Fair
Tfriedlander Bros
D. Friedlander
Antiod
Williame
Tancred Street
Orange Hall
Arcade Labour Bureau
Morris Bros
A. Elliot
West Street
Cannon's
Mra_ Bennett
Tiniswald
R. Clarke
Shburton Amateur Operatic Society
Oddfellows’ Hall
Nisbett and Smith
Beach Road
Chas
Thomas
East Street
Gior
Percy's
Wey Books
J. Gwynifer
Anderson Crow
AU Moonshine
Lady Orme
Fair Margaret
Mr Strudgs
H. M Jones
ADIES
Pritchard Bros
Cash Sala
Begg
Lincoln College
Farmers’ Co-op
Pritchard Brosg
Percy
Bush Nie
Triangle
Tanthd—-Harvesters
Pritchard Broa
Tancred Sb
Owels
W. J. Moore
Somerset Buildings
Table of Goods
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombo Street
Lack
AZORS
Percy’s
Manchester Bros
Hith
Longcloth
Nainsook
Sid
Oko
Mitchell and Furner
Moore
R. Bird
Henry Stephenson
County Council
Ashburton County
Ashburton County Council
RAI
Charles Morrison
Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Cox Street
Mason's
Mason’s
Atlas
Kletcher Bros
A. Dy
Ashburton Orchestral Society
Claridge, Hon
Sec
W. J. S. McDowell
PF. Mainwaring
G. Hepford & CO
G. Hefford & CO
Midliners
Qrapers
Clathiers
Tere
Grocers & Hardware Merchants
Notloh
W. H. Pearce
de Beer
Jeweller
Hale
Guinea
Stocckk
Punxert Streot
TAE British-New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Ttd
Yinhe
Company i Ia
AH. F. Reece
Walter Pickles
Ai. Wiv
PRICE
Platedyare & Outlery
Jon
uriStock
Ted New
AYS
Ashburton and District
the Hall
H. C. Parrett
Cash Draper
Dircot
Chapman & Davis
London Bridge
Abbey
Appakt
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