Wreck of the Windsor at Geraldton Tragedy and Rescue
A Perth report details the loss of the Windsor after wrecking near the reef. Captain Walters and the chief officer drowned. fourteen Chinese apprentices and seamen were rescued after self sacrificing acts. A rescue steamer searched the area as vessels broke apart and the ship disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Windsor
Geraldton
Offcer
Walters
Mr Jones
Nicholson
Apprentice
Municipal Lighting Boosts Wellington Plant Expansion
Wellington February 10 The City Council acquired the private lighting business of the electri cal syndicate and has seen rapid growth. A new Babcock boiler is installed and a large building extension contract has been signed. Mace and Nicholson of Wellington won the tender for £9,946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Electrical Syndicate
Babcock
Mace and Nicholson
Sculling Championship Contested Between Webb and Tressider
Wanganui February 10 Local interest grows ahead of the sculling championship between Webb and Tressider. Both men are fit and training hard as crowds gather. Webb travels to Whanganui isles while Tressider follows. The final deposits are due next Saturday and plans include river transportation for spectators with Neilson the boat builder visiting from Australia amid talk of a sweepstake handicap post race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganus
Webb
Tressider
Trossider’s
Whaiwhaike
Neilson
Australia
Determined Criminal Charged With Arson and Theft
Auckland February 8 At the Supreme Court Nicholas Albert Maddren 32 was tried for arson and theft at Kiripaki. Crown case outlined that he set fire to a dwelling on January 1 and stole £180 from a drawer after breaking in at Wetherall and Olsen homes. He is a son in law of Mrs Olsen and brother in law of Mr Wetherall. Jury found him guilty and remanded for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Supreme Court
Nicholas
Albert Maddren
Kiripaki
J. A. Tolo
K.C
Olsen
Wetherall
Flo
Fatal incidents and burns reported in Pahiatua and Dunedin
AGSISENTS AND FATALITIES PAHIATUA February 8 Frederick Greaves ten year old son of Mr Greaves Mangatainoka died after riding a horse into a river he found phosphorus in the water it ignited his clothes and he burned from neck to knees the constable extinguished the flames the boy died at 2 this morning In Dunedin February 9 a child Albert John Ryan aged months died suddenly likely bronchitis the parents delayed medical aid In Christchurch a clerk Champness Public Works Office was knocked down by a trap wheels passed over him In Temuka James Elder fell onto a sharp piece of wood causing a serious wound.
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Pahiatua
Frederick Greaves
Greaves
Mangatainoka
Dunedin
Albert John Ryan
Harbour Terrace
Dean
Christchurch
Champness
Public Works Department
James Elder
Temula
Heyes
Napier Sewege Extension Proposed for Eastern Pier
Napier notes by Mr Midgley Taylor recommend extending the sewer outfall to the end of the eastern pier. The plan calls for relaying sections, achieving proper gradient, and pumping sewage as needed. Estimated total cost for extension relaying sewers and pumping plant is £39200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Midgley Taylor
Ma Taylor
McTavish Cleared in Auckland Court Shooting Case
In Auckland Supreme Court Alexander Henry McTavish pleaded drunken defense after a shooting charge. A jury acquitted him and he was discharged. In Christchurch a criminal session opened before Mr Justice Dennisten with four trials and five sentences. Hans Wilson faces murder charges. Benjamin O Connell given probation and warned to abstain from liquor.
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Auckland
Supreme Court
Alexander Henry McTavish
Herbert Sneters
Quito
Christchurch
Justice Dennisten
Hans Wilson
Benjamin O'Connell
Transfer of Catholic clergy announced in Wellington
The Wellington Catholic diocese announces wide clergy transfers. Archdeacon Devoy and Father Herring will lead Newtown parade matters while Ainsworth moves to Hokitika and Moloney to St Mary of the Angels Wellington. Multiple priests move among Leeston Timaru Napier Dannevirke and Hawera with Kimbell assigned to special diocese work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndon
St. Mary of the Angels
Wellington
Father Hickson
Thorndon Parish
Father Vearning
Buckle Street
Boulcott Street
Father Mahoney
Leeston
Finnerty
Timaru
Father Hills
St. Patrick’s College
James Goggan
Temuka
Napier
McDonald
Houscott Street
Tunaru
Bather ‘Cahill
Carterton
Dannevirke
Bowe
Palmerston North
O'Shea
Hawera
Kimbell
American engineer surveys Ashburton oil prospects
Captain H. Andrews reports Ashburton district shows probable petroleum potential. He notes similarity to St Gabriel Valley in California and cites Canterbury plains between Mount Somers Mount Hutt and Mount Snowdon as promising for payable oil deposits under shingle beds.
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H. Andrews
Ashburton
St. Gabriel Valley
Colton
Los Angeles
California
Mount Somers
Mount Hutt
Mount Snowdon
Canterbury Plains
United States
Anglers Report Fair Rangitata Mouth Catches
Several Ashburton anglers fished the Rangitata mouth on Saturday evening and reported fairly good catches. One man landed ten fish weighing from 24 to 10½ pounds, with more details continued on pages k and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Rangitata
Orchestra Principals and Chorus Schedule Note
Schedule lists Monday Principals and Chorus 70 minutes and Wednesday Orchestra Principals and Chorus 7.3 hours. Thursday Orchestra Principals and Chorus 7.15 hours. No performing member of the Orchestra Society will be admitted.
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Orchestra Society
Vast New Zealand Estate Listings With Farms and Sheep Stations
A historical newspaper segment details multiple agricultural properties across regions like North Canterbury and Hawke's Bay. Listings include sizes from 71 to 19,074 acres with freehold and leasehold options, ploughed areas, water races, and modern buildings. Prices range from £2 14s to £2 10s per acre and overall values reach £27,000 for select estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amestead
Ashburton Land and Estate Agency Arrest Report
Ashburton and Hereford arrest reported in Christchurch query centers on Burnett Street Ashburton estate firm and charges within regional investigation. Authorities link agency actions to real estate and property dealings in Canterbury area.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Municipal Lighting
Pur Press Association
Telegraph
National Mortgage & Agency OF N.Z., Ltd
Tinswald Domain
Tinwald
T. FB. Gibson
FL Curtis
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd
Weslave
MRGHO
Ironslons
Methven
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency CO
R. L.M. Kitto
Bakaia
Friedlander Srgs., Ltd
Chase
Highbank
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
D. Friedlander
Tinwald Yards
National Mortgage and Agency Co
Frieldlander
Pareora
Alice
C. Vincent
Guardian Office
Ida Ihe
Stephens
Trevorton
Rye
P.aeliams
Main South Road
Beach Road
Ashburton and
Ongbeagh
Sitayvena
Adame de Lane
London
Jamies
Peter Street
Commierial Tandies
Chas, Thomas
East Street
Percy’s
Wat AN
Harvestore
Pritchard Bros., Clothiers and Tailors
Tancred St
Farmers’ Co-op
Price
H. M. Jones
Tex
Manchester Bros
A’ Reicha
Pritchard Bros
AZORS
Percy
Bushine’s
Triangle
Cashmore Sox
Mitchell
Turner
Sala
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombo Street
Sale Agenta
Percy's
PEARS
Sketch
English Graphic
Holly Leaves
Illustrated London News
Gentlewoman
Weldon
Ladies’ Journal
Illustrated Dressmaker
Children’s Bazaar
Chas. Thomas
Horse Fair
Friedlander Dros, Lid
Freedlander
Cansacks
Lyndhurst
Cooper’s
BIR
Cooper
Friedlanber Seros., Limited
Wooldridge
Milner and
Thompson
School OF Music
Claridge
Miss Ethel
Cirlo
Cox Street
RS Beer
Hughes
Hurnety Street
Brewer
Mason’s
Wes Mason
Atlas
Hletcher Bros
A. d
Boyd
Erri Plata
Grant & Moore’s
Mberillas
Cate
Ats
Vie Ey
Saunders’ Buildings
Fime
Fede OF
Goodmess
Subipe
Yancy
Manchester
Gall
T. H. Andrill
Cabinetmakers & Importers
Tancred Street
THI
British-New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Dtd
H. F. Reece
Walter Pickles
West Street
Ashburton Amateur Operatic Society
Hudson's
Rudge
Whitworth
Genuine
New Zealand
Hyaving
Burnett Street
Saunders
Studia
Ted New
Yuys
Dred
PWD
Atenchuster Bros
Fee Hais 3d
Dpeitchard Bros
Saunders Buildings
BR Sp
Bulmett Street
Sovereigna
Sasi Abhay Distribution
T. Ygung
Ulster Boot Stores
A. & R. Terris
Npas
Cerero
Anced
G. Hefford & CO
G. Heppoe
Drapers
chatMine
THE
Gorner
North Island’ Station
Echook
Selwyn District
Mmaru
Clinton
Milton
Jeree
Bmall Farm
North Canterbury
Tiastarey
Southland
Amuri
Hawke's Bay
Maude and Harman
Hereford
Chriatchurch
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