Coal Mining Expansion In China Faces Early Challenges
Progress in mining across China advances slowly with Japanese led work in Manchuria still preliminary. The Chinese Engineering and Mining Company reported NE Tianjin district output of 958 675 tons in 1906 up from 851 599 in 1905, meeting northern railway and shipping demand but not keeping pace. Pekin Syndicate mines faced flooding and fragile seams, while Shantung projects produced 163 283 tons in 1908 with new washing and briquette facilities. A proposed large mine near Chung King, tied to a British-Chinese venture, awaits light railway links and plant delivery to boost export potential via regional waterways.
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China
Manchurria
South Manchurian Railway Company
Japan
Chinese Engineering and Mining Company
K'ad-p'ing Distr
Ict
Tientsin
Manthuvu
Pekin Syndicate
Paishan
Hawaii
United Kingdom
Tvang-Ten
Provinee
Shantung
Shantung Miini Company
Kiangpet Goal
Tron Mining Company
Siuchwan
Chung King
French Labor Strikes Rise Under Viviani’s Report
M Viviani publishes his first annual Labour report covering 1906 strikes across France. He notes 438000 strikes in 1906 compared with 177000 in 1905, many aiming for higher wages and better shares of labour. The piece highlights a shift toward lawful methods and union activity with fewer incidents before magistrates.
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M. Viviani
Coirmercs
Ts Sre
Franco
Dawes Of New Zealand Visit Praises Prosperity And Scenery
Mr Dawes chairman of the New Zealand Shipping Company and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company praised New Zealand during his visit. He noted prosperity from closer settlement, discussed arbitration, wool prices, butter quality, and port developments, and lauded scenery and tourism potential in remarks to a Herald reporter.
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W. C. Deies
Ree Tara
New Zealand Shipping Company
New Zealand Loon and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited
New Zealand Herald
Dawes
Resmack
New Zealand
America
London
Auckland
Lake Wakatipa
North Island
Nisa Steamship Company
France
Bush and Grass Fires Sweep Wide Areas
Wellington reports the Government orders survey teams to assist Land Depart ment rangers in assessing bush and grass fire damage for rapid aid. New Plymouth notes large fire damage to fences and, in some cases, buildings and stock, causing hardship but less severe overall than feared. warmer weather may aid recovery and some settlers seek government loans.
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Wellington
Land Department
New Plymouth
Taranaki Herald
Passengers on Arawa Include Assisted Travelers
The Arawa carried 270 passengers with 207 in third class. Among them were assisted travelers certified with a total cash on hand of 3009 pounds.
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Wellington
Arawa
Arbitration Court awards in Labourers and Chemical Manure Workers disputes
The Arbitration Court in Dunedin on February 14 delivered its award. Labourers in pick and shovel work receive at least 1s per hour, other non construction work at least 103d, sanitary tasks not including ditches fall outside the award, and Chemical Manure Workers get 4 6 hours weekly and at least 1 4d per hour. Youth rates start at £1 for first year, £1 10s for second, then the award minimum applies.
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Dunedin
Arbitration Court
Justice in other lands and harsh penalties by Chinese law
Report describes outrage over Gov An Min of Anhui and the planned punishment of his relatives including slavery, decapitation, and forced service. It notes graves of rebels to be razed and bones scattered, with hopes authorities avoid full penalties. Also mentions opium quit period for tea chers scholars soldiers sailors and stricter penalties for officers smoking in Pekin.
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China
An Min
Anhui
Dipersal
Pekin
Upper Ashburton Road Board Monthly Meeting Report
The Upper Ashburton Road Board held its usual monthly meeting at West Street. Members present included Chairman C J Harper and councilors Farrell Horsey Stitt Tucker and Allen. Correspondence covered a ranger resignation and appointment, a road petition to open and fund half the cost of a cutting, rent and tenancy inquiries, pipe and maintenance questions, and a rate instruction to not strike the next half-year rate. Roll alterations updated two property entries. A petition from Alford Forest residents asked for road lighting and gas lamp arrangements, with tenders for road formation to be invited. Accounts totalling £83 14s 6d were approved and the meeting adjourned.
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Upper Ashburton Road Board
West Street
Messra C. J. Harper
J. Farrell
A. Horsey
M. Stitt
J. Tucker
J. Allen
Tt. Lowe
Wm. Kennedy
Mount Somers Road
Cemetery Road
J. W. Irvine
Mount Hutt Road
Mount Butt Road
North Ashburton
Aiount
Jas. Carr
Jabez Ellen
J. HanrAhan
Frank Hanrahan
Alford Forest Road
Allenton
Steel’s Corner
Allen
Tucker
Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extracts Promoted as Cure All
Victorian court experts affirm Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extracts as uniquely curative for colds influenza fevers and stomach and kidney complaints. Advertised uses include throat inhalations mouth wash wrinkle care and skin brightening with promises of lasting beautifying effects.
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Supreme Court of Victoria
Sander and Sons
Canterbury Bottle Exchange Seeks Prices for Scrap Metals
Local Canterbury bottle exchange advertises buying beer bottles and scrap metals including lead zinc copper and waste materials. Offers by inquiry with prices on application for items listed at 1s 8d per dozen for quarts bottles and other materials priced per ton.
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Canterbury Bottle Exchange
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