England and Australia in tight Melbourne cricket test
Australia led the day with cautious batting by Hill Gregory and Armstrong. O'Connor and Carter contributed, Crawford bowled superbly for England, and the day ended with Australia 358 and England 108 as crowds watched a tense sequence of wickets and runs.
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Press Association
Melbourne
Australia
Hill
Gregory
Armstrong
Macartney
Carter
O'Connor
Crawford
England
Felding
Trumper
Meldor Noble
Crawford Hill
Barnes
MacAllister
Jones
Crawford Ransford
Braund
Fielder Armstrong
Ve MecArtney
Hardstaff
Welder Carter
Crawf O'Connor
Wielder
Saunders
Noble
McAlister
Humphries
H Fielder
Fielder
Ransford
Thedet
Gunn
Eager A
Hobbs
Hardstar
Hutchings
Rhodes
I Crawford
Saundera
Wones
Nobla
St Garter
Uy Saunders
Textras
Eyer
Supreme Court Sittings Across Cities Report Convictions
Auckland judges convict habitual criminals and arsonists in several cases. James William Jussell Hunter gets two years on each of two burglary counts. Nicholas Maddren receives two and a half years for arson and burglary. James Bloomfield sentenced to 38 months for burglary, with others given concurrent terms. Future sentences include forgery, habitual criminal findings, and probation for related offences. In Auckland, murder case results. in Wellington, a letter-carrier jailed for jewellery theft. in Dunedin, several convicts with probation and imprisonment for theft, burglary, and related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Supreme Court
James William Jussell Hunter
Parnell
Nicholas Albert Maddren
Whangarei
James Bloomfield
John Lennon
Isidore Percy
Lord Northesk
Charles Henry Cox
William Stuart
Edward West
Kaukapakapa
Wellington
Edward Leydon
R Ae
Dunedin
Justice Williams
John Wells
Rae
William David Johnson
Highland Rifles
James McLaren
John Brown
Caleb Thomas
Proposed Intercolonial Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race
A meeting discussed the 1908 auxiliary race from Sydney to Auckland. Clubs noted many could not send yachts and agreed not to require representatives. Committees will draft conditions to submit to intercolonial clubs for consideration and further suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Sydney
Royal Sydney Yacht Club
Fatalities Reported Across Cities In Early February
Auck land Captain ROG Hunkin of the ag Chernsford died suddenly at his residence Peassuby after a day of indisposition. In Christchurch Hugh Hammond son of Charles Hammond was injured by a severed artery after falling on broken glass. he was taken to hospital for X rays. In Invercargill aboard the barque Hermes Jacob Soarennen stabbed steward Andreas Armaston in the chest during an altercation. the wound measured two and a half inches but avoided vital areas.
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Auckland
Rog. Hunkin
Chernsford
Peassuby
Christchurch
Hugh Hammond
Chas. Hammond
Darkeld
Invercargill
Hermes
Jacob Soarennen
Andreas Armaston
Narrow escape from drowning rocks eight lads in boat
Word from Mara kopa recounts eight youths John Scott Gib son Granville Williams August Lane Bayne and Harper nearly drowning after a flat boat capsized while fishing at the bar. Bayne and Gibson reached shore. Lane Scott and Williams clung to the boat until the painter was cut and rescue followed aided by Rose McGrath and Elingamite treasure proximity.
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Auckland
Marakopa
John Scott
Gibson
Granville
Williams
Lane
Bayne
Harper
Scott
Wiliams
Bryne
Rose McGrath
Death from lockjaw at Nelson claims boy aged 104
Keith Worley aged 104, son of the Central school teacher, died at Nelson yesterday from tetanus after cutting his foot on a piece of glass while chasing a horse. He was injured last Friday week, the wound initially seemed to heal after stitches were removed.
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Nelson
Keith Worley
Inga Steamer Encounters Cyclone Off Newcastle
The Norwegian steamer Inga arrived in Auckland after a cyclone near Newcastle. A heavy sea damaged steering gear, swamped the foredeck, and tore canvas. Chief mate Holm and three others were washed along the deck. Holm and a sailor named Meredith were swept overboard and bruised.
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Auckland
Inga
Newcastle
No. 2
Holm
Meredith
Government Dairy School Visit At Feilding Discusses Site
The Hon. BR McNab inspected the proposed Feilding dairy school site with MP F Y Lethbridge and local deputation. Fred Pirani cited Feilding outputs of about 4000 tons of butter and cheese yearly and dairy cattle valued at £125000, noting plans for a top price on London's market and potential nationwide reach. The minister promised a decision in a few days and praised New Zealand's dairy program.
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Feilding
BR. McNab
F. Y. Lethbridge
M.P
Fred Pirani
London
New Zealand
Great Britain
Amerita
WAKANU Road Board Holds Adjourned Monthly Meeting
The adjourned WAKANU Road Board met at the office with G W Leadley chairing and members Allen Doig and Bruce present. Proceedings noted land taken under the Public Works Act and a stop road fronting Mrs Richards property to be sold with first claim to adjoining owner. Cattle ranger Ralph Low resigned with board thanking him. tenants and rents discussed. Overseer report read. accounts totalling £25 12s approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Leadley
Jas. Allen
Thos. Doig
Fes. Bruce
Richard
Ralph Low
Pearce
Newlands
Arthur Long
Ashburton Stock Sale Brisk Activity Amid Large Yardings
Commercial notes a strong turnout of farmers dealers and others at the Ashburton yards for a large stock sale. Fat sheep and store lambs drew brisk trade with prices varied across breeds and ages. Cattle yarding was smaller but cleared at solid rates. Weather and local notices follow, including a Canterbury Land Board candidacy and sports association debt action.
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Ashburton
Wethers
Lds
Public meeting on building a new hall and annual shareholders
Public meeting announced for Thursday evening at 8 pm in Read Board Office to discuss building a public hall. Also notice of the thirty third annual general meeting of the share society on March 2 1908 to receive directors report and elect two directors. Proxies must be in 48 hours before March 2. Ashburton traffic by law sets motor car speed on the bridge at six miles per hour with penalties up to five pounds.
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Read Board
Tancred Street
J. E. Trevor
Rudolph Friedlander
Charles Reid
Albert Roberts
Ashburton Trafic Bridge
F. Mainwaring
Ashburton County Council
County Council
County of
Ashburton
Andhoer
Distances From Ashburton Highlight Rail Stretch
From MOH Ot distance notes the farthest of Winelow or Tinwald Railway Station sits ten miles from Ashburton. Several lots lie within easy reach. Payment terms revised: 15 percent cash, 10 percent in one year, 10 percent in two years, balance on mortgage at 4 3 percent for seven years with 6 months notice to settle early.
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Winelow
Tinwald
Ashburton
Rawrua
Springfield Estate Sale Postponed By Mortgage Co
Warieldlande lr Bros Ltd and National Mortgage and Agency Co state they have instructions from D Cameron Esqr who has sold a further portion of the Springfield Estate to be held on the above date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wariedlandelr Bros. Ltd
National Mortgage and Agency CO
D. Cameron
Local Horse Sale Brief Lists Various Colts and Mares
A catalog lists several horses including Coltayers by Prince Imperial and Villyyrs, Yearling Colts by Black Tracker and by Finland, Gelding Gyrs by General Tracey, Mares with Foals at foot, mares mated to Curassow, and seven Hackney mares and geldings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Imperial
Black
Finland
General Tracey
Ashburton Guards Hold Daylight Parade and Target Drill
The Ashburton Guards led by Captain Percy held a daylight practice at the life range with 12 targets split into two groups. Squads of six fired 10 rounds at their respective targets at about 400 yards, simulating warfare and testing accuracy. Sergeant Stephens's squad knocked over all targets in one round, a notable 20 percent hit rate for that squad. The evening proved instructive and well received. Also noted is a new Patent Office at the Oduryton Courthouse with Mr I W Hart named Patent Agent.
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Ashburton Guards
Percy
School of Instruction
Christchurch
Stephens
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Timaru
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Methven
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Highbank
D. Friedlander
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Read
Allenton
J . B. Christian
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East Street
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Black, Beattie & CO
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Astounding Sale
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Mennis
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Priangld
Eaeer
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I. W. ‘Hart
George L. Sandrey
G. Hefford & CO
Pricce
Tuessay
Llanere, Drapers, and Clathiers
FortQash
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Leading Drapers
National Mortgage & Agency Co., Ofew Aealand, Ltd
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T. F. Gibson
Johan Orr
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Goodness
Tinwald Yards
Wwe
Mortgage and Agency Co
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
Stock's
Ott
British New Zealand Meat & Produce Company
H. T. Reece
Walter Pickees
West Street
Blue Boot Store
Friedlander 880S., Limited
Ore
Harvard
Lyndhurst
Cooper’s
Caopar
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Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Cox Street
Robert Alcorn
Sole
Bost
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qyAvina
Ifr Mitchell
Purnett Strest
Grady Redweed Uriens
Reading
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Coloibo Street
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