Commercial sale at Methven by National Mortgage and Agency
The National Mortgage and Agency Company held a clear ing sale at Methven yesterday for Mr Donald Duff. Farmers attended, sale fair though horses were slow. Implements sold mixed prices. stock included bay mare and cows with varying figures. A London cablegram reports dull tallow market with minor declines across descriptions.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited
Methven
Donald Duff
Daizery and Company, Limited
London
Butter Relapses as Colonial Prices Dip and Wheat Falls
London market notes dated February 20 report butter relapsing with few buyers and colonial at about 145s. Wheat prices drop by 6d on the week. American visible supply stands at 62,716,000 bushels.
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Geraldine
Ashburton
Southland
Quibell
London
Colonial
American Senate
France
Root
M. Jusserand
Washington
America
New York
Hyne
Witzhoff
Madrid
Daimiel
Spain
Mayer
In Memoriam Notices for Cooper and Moore
In loving memory of Alica Cooper who died February 21 1907. Loved mother remembered by her daughter C Williams. Also Annie Moore wife of John Moore died February 21 1907 at Lauriston mourned by husband and family with fond tribute.
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Annie
John Moore
Lauriston
Fires blamed on shooters threaten Ashburton riverbed
A Wakenui farmer told a reporter that recent fires in the Ashburton riverbed were started by shooters burning gorse and broom to flush rabbits. He urged action to stop the criminal practice, warning fires could spread with strong winds, hard to control along river banks.
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Ashburton
Timaru Horticultural Society selects judge for shows
James Young chosen to judge the Timaru Horticultural Society annual flower ex hibits to be held soon. Also notes on LKG milk machine claims by W Nicholson of Taieri and Peninsula Dairy Co Hampden and a local youth detained for drunkenness after eccentric conduct near the railway goods shed. St Stephens Sunday School picnic details include prize distribution and thanks to D C Stock and Mrs Stock for organizing treats.
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L.K.G
L.X.G
W. Nicholson
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Fuller
J. B. MacEwan
Gampany
Dunedin
O'Grady
St. Stephen's
Ashburton
C. Wanehouse
D. C. Stock
Monty Man Faces Convictions In Palmerston North Court
William Cochrane faced two charges including obtain by false cheque. convicted on both with custodial and monetary penalties. Henry Boylan pleaded guilty to drunkenness and assault on Constable McLennan. convicted on both, fines imposed and punishments for damages. William Begg ordered to support Marion Roulston with weekly payments. May Andrews and Robert Andrews fined for riding bicycles without lights. Civil case Rule v McIntyre and Harvey awarded full amount plus costs.
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Palmerston North
Henry Boylan
Longbeach
Constable McLennan
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William Begg
Acland
Marion Roulston
Buchanan
May Andrews
Robert Andrews
Obituary of George Dalgleish Oamaru pioneer miller
Oamaru February 21 George Dalgleish aged 82 died this morning He was an original partner in the sawmilling firm of McCallum and Co He arrived at Port Chalmers by the Lady Eyvidia in 1861 and after time in Invercargill opened the firm’s Oamaru branch in 1877 where he has long resided and been highly respected.
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George Dalgleish
McCallum and Co
Tfe
Port Chalmers
Eyvidia
Invercargill
Beaurepaire Wins 440 Yards Championship in Perth
Beaurepaire took the 440 yard title in Perth with Healy second. The winner clocked 4 min 28 sec by a dozen yards. Victoria captured the Premiership and holds the Kieran shield.
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Beaurepaire
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Victoria
Ashburton Political Labour League Meeting Debates Candidate
The Ashburton branch held a quiet meeting with two new members elected. Members discussed not endorsing a candidate and delaying nominations while considering funds and party rules.
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Political Labour League
Gobbe
Miss Powell
Lescee
the Templars Hall
Simpson
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H. A. Pickford
Flo
J. McLachlan
Green
Cheat
Mim
Gobbo
Somerset Corner
O'Sullivan
Will probate debated as court weighs lost document
In Ashburton the Supreme Court civil sitting considers probate of the late Thomas White. Evidence shows the will is missing but witnesses confirm its execution May 5 1905. Judge Denniston signals probable grant of probate with revision reserved. Adjournment until Monday. In Wanganui and Wellington reports a series of criminal verdicts and sentences follow.
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Friedlander
Mr Wilding
Thomas White
White
Mr Hunt
Wilding
Henry Dyke Acland
Ashburton
Mackenzie Douglas
John Thomas White
Massrs Wilding and Molleston
Arbitration Court Sits In Riverton Over Miner Dispute
In Invercargill February 20 the Arbitration Court heard miners from Round Hill argue over overtime holidays wages and preference. Workers seek across the board pay raise and cash wages instead of cheque payments. Decision reserved.
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Invercargill
Riverton
Round Hill
Fatal Mauriceville Fire After Threats at Home
At Mauriceville near Masterton W S Mortensen and family attended the Masterton show. Mortensen, drunk, remained at home after his wife and five children slept. A lamp purportedly fell starting a fire that consumed the house within half an hour. Mortensen’s body was found burned near a window. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
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Masterton
Mauriceville
W. S. Mortensen
Stealing at the Christ Church Fire Guilty Verdict
George Barnes found guilty and committed to the Supreme Court for sentence on charges of stealing drapery from H. I. Gott and jewellery from the Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Co, totaling £85. Alfred Henry Oakey linked to value £52. Bail set at £160 with £100 surety allowed.
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Supreme Court
Robert Sulfings
Alec Nelson
Needham
Richard Black
Elizabeth Black
Cooper
Court of Appeal
Wellington
Robert Snell
Bell
Snell
Justice Chapman
Christopher Scott
Christchurch
George Barnes
H. I. Gott
Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Co
Alfred Henry Oakey
River reports show clear conditions across major rivers
At 9 o clock this morning the river report lists Rakaia and Rangitata as fishable while Ashburton and Ashburton river branches are clear. No floods reported and conditions described as suitable for fishing.
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Rakaia
Ashable
Rangitata
Ashburton
Farm Labourers Dispute Hearings At Waikari
The Conciliation Board reopened hearings on the Waikari farm labourers dispute. Witnesses including John Birrell and Agnes Dodds defended current pay and hours, opposing overtime and half holidays. Farmers Gardner and Allen argued wages and conditions were already satisfactory, noting weather and costs impact labor, with the board adjourned for further sessions.
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Shields
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Victoria
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Waikeri
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Medbury
William Lawrence Foster
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Evans
Geraldine
Watkari
Pe Palen
Ikness
Thorn
le Viings Toth
Pneathe
Waikars Dane Board
McElrea Wins Rifle Cup After Close Ashburton Shoot-off
In the Ashburton Volunteer Rifle Corps event at the rifle butts, Corporal H. McElrea and Private Tovey tied at 200 and 500 yards before McElrea clinched the match with a final 600 yard shot. McElrea takes the cup and trophy, while Private Tovey also earns a trophy.
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Weather Notes and Grain Trade Update
Methven correspondent reports all grain crops in and stacked with much threshing. Mills busy as feed is scarce and rain briefly refreshed the area. Telephone transmission speeds vary from 16 000 miles per second on land to 60 20 miles per second undersea cables.
Sweated Industries Bill Aims for Victorian parallels
National Liberal Club speakers advocate a Sweated Industries Bill modeled on Victorian Wages Boards. The Times notes court actions on sale modes for its partnership assets amid libel disputes. Reports cover U S Britain treaty draft, an obituary, bankruptcy wind up, and various international items.
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London
J. Hoatson
Victoria
National Liberal Club
the Times
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Graphc
Anarchists Threaten Wall Street Amid Exchange Closure
The Daily Mail reports Wall Street Exchange closed as financiers receive threatening letters. Anarchists allegedly planned to hurl a bath onto the floor while placards call for wholesale slaughter of financiers and urge the unemployed to march to Wall Street.
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Por Press Association
London
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Daily Mail
New York
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Wall Street
Rebels Freed as Durban Reports Update
Fifteen hundred Zulu rebels have been released amid ongoing security updates with Durban reporting on the swapped status as of February 20. The notice notes rapid movement and unspecified authorities confirming the release.
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North East Coast Railway Engineers Strike Threatens 83,000 Jobs
The engineers on the north east coast railways have struck and a complete stoppage is threatened. It could leave 83,000 men idle. Prime Minister Lloyd George, as President of the Board of Trade, invites Sir Andrew Noble of Elswick to discuss the crisis.
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Lloyd George
Board of Trade
Andrew Noble
Elswick
British Politics and Health of the Premier in Parliament
London reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's troublesome cough yet steady strength. Government moves grant Education Bill priority over Licensing Bill. Scottish Land Valuation Bill reads a second time after a decisive vote. Debates on party funds and sale of titles feature noisy scenes as peers’ costs are discussed.
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Balfour
Mark Twain’s Investment in Milk Food Venture Fails
The report notes Mark Twain’s involvement with a milk food company that went bankrupt. He invested £6400 and was elected vice president, calling it proof he is a poor business man but denying being swindled.
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Mark Twain
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