Towns Defeats Gaudier and Stanbury in Historic Races
In Rat Portaze Canada 1801 Towns beat Gaudier. J Stanbury defeated G Towns on the Parramatta in 1905. G Towns beat Stanbury on the Parramatta in 1906 and handed the championship to his brother Charles. Webb, champion of New Zealand, defeated Towns on the Wanganui to win world title.
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CG. Towns
Gaudier
Rat Portaze
Canada
J. Stanbury
G. Towns
Parramatta
Stanbury
Charles Towns
Webb
New Zenland
Wanganui
Towns
Webb Wins Sculling Match in Mecca of Scullers
News from Sydney reports Webb defeated Tressider in a Wanganui sculling championship during the fifth test. The Daily Telegraph notes Webb’s win confirms his prior form and cements New Zealand as a sealing Mecca for aspirants to the championship, with high praise for the New Zealander’s stamina and pace.
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Sydney
Webb
Tressider
Wanganui
The
Daily Telegraph
New Zealand
Weather and Crop Prospects Brighten in Mount Somers District
Drought eases with drizzly rain and cooler temperatures boosting turnips in Mount Somers while Carew reports rains total half an inch over Tuesday and Saturday improving turnips rape and new grass. Threshing ends in lower county with wheat yields above expectations and sheep and wool prices retreating less. In Kingsdown a 1200 bushel wheat and 6080 oats threshing feat marks strong crops on Talbotts farm. Napier records further rains and a sharp rise in sheep prices at stock sales.
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Mount Somers
Carew
South Canterbury
Rangitata
Waitaki
George Talbotts
Kingsdown
James Greig
Elderly man killed by late train in Taihape tunnel
In Taihape a 56? elderly man H. Jobs was fatally injured by a Wananui bound train in the Taihape tunnel last night. The body was found by a ganger this morning as speculation suggests he walked into the line while heading home. In Napier Howell died from a spine injury sustained during last week's Calderoniaik sports.
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Wellington
Taihape
H. Jobs
Wananui
Napier
Howell
Caledoniaik Sports
Hall-Jones Reports Full Recovery From Ill Health
The Hon. Mr Hall-Jones returned from the south today and denies any serious illness. He says reports of ill health are exaggerated, that he is quite well and cheerful, and is hard at work.
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Wellington
Hall-Jones
Pillaging cargo leads to six month sentences
In Christchurch on February 26 Supreme Court Justice Denniston jailed Alfred Turner aged 20 Charles Holland aged 21 and George Frederick Lawrences aged 21 for six months each for pillaging cargo at Lyttelton. The judge called pillage a serious offence and noted its wide reach and demoralising impact on the commercial community.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Justice Denniston
Alfred Turner
Charles Holland
George Frederick Lawrences
Lyttelton
Dominion
New Zealand
Arbitration Court Award Sparks Family Dispute in Dunedin
An arbitration ruling awarded 380 pounds to a plasterer’s estate after a Dunedin accident. The Public Trustee was to allocate funds for the maintenance of the deceased’s illegitimate child and its mother. Now a wife in Victoria and a crippled child seek a claim, prompting the Trustee to seek a court decision on new grounds.
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Dunedin
Arbitration Court
Victoria
GOMMERCIAL Australian Grain Markets in Melbourne and By Dyne
Market reports show prices for wheat flour and various grains across Melbourne and Byndie with Algerian and Cape deliveries. Noted values include bran pollard and potatoes, with butter and cheese price ranges and oats and onions figures among Melbourne readings.
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Bydniey
Melbourne
Italian ex-minister found guilty of misappropriation
Signor Nasi, a former Italian minister, was found guilty of misappropriation with aggravating circumstances. He was sentenced to 350 days in prison, debarred for 50 months from public office, and fined 200 Lire plus costs. Lombardi, his secretary, was acquitted for lack of evidence. MR EDISON. NEW YORK, February 25. Edison operated on for mastoiditis. MERCER HARDIE. Received February 26. Durban, February 25. Keir Hardie addressed a large meeting. Labour trouble. London, February 25. Provisional settlement in shipbuilding proposed by engineers. American ship subsidies. New York, February 26. Ship Subsidy Bill authorizes per mile pay for second-class vessels to Australasia and the Philippines. The Church and Education. London, February 25. Times notes opposition to exiling rural church schools without denominational teaching.
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HOMIE
Signor Nasi
Lombardi
Edison
New York
Mastardilis
Mercer Hardie
Aim
Durban
An Keir Hardie
Bloemfontein
Egndon
York
United States Senate
Gallinger
Australasia
Philippines
London
the Times
Zarka Expedition Mediation Talks Sought by Friendly Alvidis
Friendly Alvidis approached General Willcocks in Calcutta on February 25 seeking mediation between litra and the Zakhkas to ease tensions. The Associated Press reported.
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Calcutta
British military and naval estimates debated in London
February reports show net army savings of 301000 with 185000 men, Haldane withdraws a cavalry regiment and four infantry battalions. Naval estimates rise to 62310500, with new ships planned and a base at Iosyth. Debates in the Lords condemn Congo policy and note mixed views on army reductions and territorial forces.
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Press Association
London
Haldane
South Africa
Lord Tweedmouth
Iosyth
Congo
Tennis Davis Cup challenge heads to Victoria year end
The Lawn Tennis Association reports a British Isles challenge accepted for the Davis Cup with a match planned in Victoria late this year. America is expected to enter and challenges close next Monday.
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Melbourne
The
Lawn Tennis Association
British Isles
Victoria
America
Mortality Rates Reported in Commons Speech
In the House of Commons Mr Winston Churchill stated that the average mortality of the Chinese on the Rand was 16 per 1000 and Nyassaland natives employed in the Premier Mine showed a mortality of 100 per LOGO.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Nyassaland
England and Australia Test Match Report from Sydney
Weather fine and cool as the Test resumed with 7 500 spectators. Australia at lunch 387 for 8 with Armstrong 2 and Ransford 25 not out. Barnes injured and Fielder ill. Victorian Association profit from the fourth Test announced, plus costs for Mackenzie's coat and cap still outstanding.
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Sydney
Barnes
IML
Australia
Armstrong
Ransford
Hartigan
Mackenzie
Confession of Mrs Robinson about 1906 diary plot and extortion
Mrs Robinson testifies that a man calling himself Cruce urged her to write a sensational book about the Duke of Portland to raise legal funds. He offered £4000 and implanted false claims, including a diary and alleged American origins. The scheme involved Kimber and Hallamby Cruce. the matter adjourned for a week.
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London
America
Pamphles
Hallamby Bruce
England
Kimber
Hier
Celnirn
Jedd
Laos
Duke
Dickens
Kimber and
Hoallamby Cruce
Claim Against Corporation In Waipori Operations
February 26 report states Noyes Bros. & Co. filed a writ claiming £8023 against City Corporation arising from Waipori operations. The case is set for hearing at the next sittings of the Supreme Court.
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Noyes Bros. H. M
Sgaingi
City Corporation
Waipori
Supreme Court
Catholic Society Social Evening and Harbour Board News
Last night the Catholic Literary Society enjoyed a social evening with a mixed programme of music and games, presided by Mr T. O’Carroll. At the Harbour Board meeting Mr H Friedlander urged further discussion on a debatable report while Captain Edwin noted weather trends.
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Catholic Literary Society
T. O’carroll
Lyttelton
Edwin
Geo. Laurenson
M.P
Timaru
Qgamaru
Riversdale and
Gore
Implements auction listing with traction engine sale
A detailed catalogue lists farm gear for sale including rolls grubbers plows harvesters seeders drills reapers harrows drags frames and a 10 HP traction engine with combine and elevating gear. The sale begins at 10 am from the auction offices with a drag meeting the morning train to Methven at Lyndhurst to transport buyers.
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Methven
Lyndhurst
Land Sale Notice for Springfield and State Property
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 1908 RIEDLANDER BROS LTD in conjunction with NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY CO have received instructions from D. CAMERON E&Q who has sold a further portion of the Springfield and State to hold on the above date a public sale auction of the portion to be offered.
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Messrs Pyne and CO
James Stringfellow
Elias H. Neave and Co, Ltd
Canterbury
Leeston
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Per Press Association
MR Hall-Jones
Gommercial
Australian Grain Markets
Zier mii
ISVR
Zarka
Exonse of Lords
Lord Wilemaurice
Lord Lansdowne
A.m. Londga
B.C. Bannarman
Getench
Times
Admiralty
Lord Tweedrmouth
Kempsey
Methodist Conference
Tev
Danks
New South Wales
Cyclists? Union
Mutton
Thompson
Limin
Benevolent Society
Commonwealth
Bent
Senate
Kalesorlie
Lowe
RAND
Mrs Robinson
Catefey Ulm
Launcheon
Friedlander Bros. Ltd, National One and Hncy Co, Sectionerea
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Teat Young
West Street
Wakanni Road
Hampstead
D.P
Carter's Terrace
Tinwald
Young
Lagmhor
Sale
Friedlander
Pywer
Ashburton
Cooper's
Cooper
Henry Stephenson
Boldrewood
Wellebred
E. Cannon
S. T. Wilson
Tancred Street
Lharing Sale
Springfield
T Farmers' Co-op
Mont. Baker
Morris Breas
W.cook
Institution
Arcade Labour Bureau
Elenga
Buston and
Thomas
Trisnele Cash
Pera
Bailie
Gobo
Horace Gateos
Hast Street
Mitchell and Turner
gioMe
Percy
I Church
Europe
Chas. Thomas
Purdy's
H. M. Jones
Chas
East Street
Warwick
Carson's
Pate
Barker
Manchesa
Solo Agenta
Carson
G. Carson
Oates “Ce
Manchester Bros
Ba Street
Rakaia Horticultural Society
Ashburton Hospital
Wans
Mainwaring
Ehould
Hemsley
H. Tl. Hennington
Nes Hemsley Burnet
George Street
Tost
Wil- 44
Lowby
Shierlaw
Nessrs. A. Grr and Co
Peasession
T. Bullock
Willy G Colta
Willies
Syre
Tanpertons
Prince Tmperial
Ackor
Finiane
General Tracey
Cnrassow
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Ganty., Ltd
Borse Fair
A. Lloyd
M. J. Lynskey
Chertsey
Nile
Sir W. Stringfellow
WZ. Farmers’ Co-Op
Abrsoclateen
DE Corneville
Henry J. Chapman
William Anderson
A. Anderson
R. F. Foster
C. W. Seymour
Charles Healy
Timara
Duncan MacDonald
Charles Andrews
Rob, Hall
Gaspard
Henri
Marquis de Cornevi
Christo
Arenidheux
Corneville
Scipio
Serpolette
Susanne
Olive Cairncross Manette
Crooks
Gertrude
Mesdames
Dee
Austin
Beech
Cairncross
Heseltina
Madden
McKenna
Morris
Patching
Seales
Stephenson
Terris
Totty
Wilson
Beardacbigt
Messrs
Aoe
Mers Andrews
Amos
Bowden
Burdekin
Burgess
Collins
Craighead
Ane
Davis
Wiate
W. Powke
Messra Curtis
Clarkeon
Stock
Brooking
Deasden
Miss
Madge Ralhigh
Madame Paddon
Irs Rob T. E Hal
Ate
Wahes
Wittenels and Turner
Asnburten
Itc
G. Meddins
Org
the People’s Practical Kommengear
Saint
Chapman Davis
Burnett Street
H. Neave and CO
Leeston Horse Sale
H, Neave and Co., Ltd., Auctioneers
Rands and CO
Hne
Inst. Co. Rands and CQ
AT. Hy, Williams
Rt Ra
Tisge
Cosh Fuilder
Prack
Timber and Coal Merchants
Methuven
Alfred Gurtis
Orange Hall
Evenine
Ai- 1
Robert Alcorn
Ferriman
Equet
Bane
Mason’s
Quarta
Mason
Atlas
Java
S. d
Centra Strand
Gooking Bates
Brunas
Gheap Groceries
Brown and Polson
Pkt
Marshalls
Brest
Grocers & Hardware Merchants
Aurtigh
Blanchester
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