Trouble With Miners in New Zealand Strike Threat
Miners employed by the Taupiti Coal Company Limited were told to undergo a medical examination before resuming work on January 4. The Waikatea Miners Union met and resolved to oppose the examination and to hold the company responsible for wages during the lockout while the dispute is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Taupiti Coal Company, Limited
Waikatea Miners’ Union
Tanpiri Coat Company, Limited
Beath of a Dotor Dr. Orford Jones Dies of Morphia
Per Press Association Dr. Orford Jones died last night apparently from morphia overdose. An inquest opened this morning but after identification evidence it was adjourned until January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Orford Jones
Fire destroys coach shed. unknown man found dead
Police in Wellington report a pelagram this morning about a fire that destroyed a coach shed at the Martinborough Hotel. A body was found among the ruins, identified only as an unknown man.
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Wellington
Martinborough Hotel
Port Pirie Mine Workers Join Barricade Sympathy Walkout
Port Pirie smelting works employees walk out in sympathy with comrades at the Barrier. The mine site is carefully picketed as the strike spreads among workers in Adelaide reports.
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Par Press Association
Adelaide
Port Pirie
The Crops Hopeful Across Ashburton to Methven
Reports from the Ashburton to Methven area indicate a delayed harvest with crops still standing and light tinge to ripen. Some fields near Rekaia and Methven show unprecedented yields, while oats are scarce but on the cusp of maturity. Root crops look healthy and wintering stock should be secure.
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Ashburton
Elgin
Rekaia
Methven
Chess Round Leads to Multiple Aborted Games in Dunedin
In the sixth round chess in Dunedin January L, Voxy Edwards defeated by mate in three after a heavy attack, while Barnes and Grierson clashed in a long Sinclair defense with Grierson resigning after losses. Forsyth pressed Kelling into a decisive series of checks, yielding a knight and game, Dodds and Mason ended with rook and pawns endgame before Dodds resigned. Davies had a bye.
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Dunedin
Voxy Edwards
Sinclair
Fox
Wywards
Eowarde
Barnes vy.Grierson
Grierson
Mason
Dodds
Davies
Barnes
Evans
Bishop
Wanager
Davies Kelling
Barnes Sre
Ioolk Mason
Edwards Oh
Dodds Sie
Plumpton Park Trotting Club Meeting At Christchurch
Summer meeting continued at Plumpton Park with totalisator investments rising to £8916 from £7119 10s. Results show Aberfeldy and Variation among winners, with multiple horses claimed across handicaps and sprints. Several races concluded by margins from three to twelve lengths, with dead heats noted in one event.
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Christchurch
Plumpton Park
Totalisator Investments
Pempleton
Plumpton
Slewee
Lyttelton
E. L. Barnes
Red Child
Miss Fiorrie
Laudervale
Smin
Frederick
Ly Biian
Soten
Auckland Summer Meeting Opens with Fast Falls and Big Totals
Auckland January 1 the third day of racing saw £292,207 pass through the totalisator. Ferguson Handicap notable finishes with Mark Time first, Hohungatahi second, Mies Advance third. New Year Hurdles won by Hauapu, Tari xonbe second, Waihekaw third. Great Northern Derby claimed by Hushandizan, Master Soult second, Diabolo third amid a field including Waimangu and Chanteuse. County Handicap resulted in Devonport first, Taimainupo and Gold Lace dead heat. Also strong showings in Racing Club Handica and Midsummer Handicap with several mishaps including First Gun causing a fall and interference. Al Red took the lead in Tow ing the turn. Glasgow Handicap saw Inglis win, Brian second, Tui third. AUGKLAND January 2 the ARC Summer Meeting continued in fine weather with good order after a heavy night. Time noted 1 32.
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Auckland
Mies
Hauapu
Tarixonbe
Waihekaw
Great Northern
Hushandizan
Master Soult
Diabolo
Waimangu
St. Aidan
Devonport
Taimainupo
Gold Lace
Racing Club Handica
al Red
Carl Rosa
Master Delaval
Zimmerman
Downfall
Ikon
Stratagem
Pobutu
First Gun
Pobhutu
Red Wor
Alerriwaiky Kakama
Sharpshooter
Sedition
Nobel
Cyrona
Glasgow
Inglis
Brian
Tui
Cakobau
Cam
Ashburton Lawn Tennis Ends With South Canterbury Results
The third day of the Ashburton Domain lawn tennis tournament produced South Canterbury results across men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles, and combined handicaps. Notable outcomes include Bauchop and Penn advancing in singles, Pearse defeating Sinclair, and the doubles matches featuring Cox, McLeod, Goss, River, and other local players.
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Ashburton
Ress
South Canterbury
R. Bauchop
P. Gray
A. Penn
D. Eller
FR. Ba
P. Xe Cox
McLeod
R. Pearse
Sinclair
Clarke
Eller
W. Pearse
McCaskill
Goss Sand River
Pielden
Guild
Lading
Miss Marks
N .Cotton
E. J. Fagler
Bray
Borrows
Tess
Alisses Jackson
Bauchop
D- McCesteal
Miss Croxton
Ser
B. Sands
Mrs Berry
H. I. Pasion
Fielden
Auckland Triumph In Plunket Shield Opener At Canterbury
Auckland won the toss and batted first for 239 in a day of mixed weather and strong bowling. Bennett and Canterbury fielding kept the total down as Mason McMahon and Steinson added late resistance. Canterbury finished 142 all out. Lusk and Wood were top scorers for Canterbury with 6 and 5 respectively.
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Auckland
Bennett
Canterbury
Mason
McMahon
Steinson
Aucklandf
Hemus
Cummings
Relf
Sale
Howden
Brooke-Smith
MacCormick
Robinson
Lusk
Wood
Losin
Rel
Olivier
Eivil
Malone
Victoria and South Australia cricket match report
Me Pourne reports a Victoria vs South Australia match with South Australia scoring 127 in innings, Pollew top scoring, Vernon and others taking wickets. Victoria reply includes Ransford 42 and McAlister 42 not out, with Saunders and Woodford taking early wickets. Melbourne notes selection of players for England tour: Noble, Trumper, Armstrong, Ransford, Hil, Hartigan.
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Me South
Pollew
Woodford
Vernon Capture
At Hazlith
Saunders
Victoria
Los
Tae
Melbourne
Ingland
Noble
Trumper
Armstrong
Ransford
Hil
Hartigan
Arrivals and Departures in New Zealand 1908 Figures
For the twelve months ended December 31, 22,471 people arrived in New Zealand and 14,153 departed, compared with 16,893 arrivals and 11,304 departures in 1907. Arrivals included 276 Chinese, up from 154. Celestials who departed numbered 150, down from 186.
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Wellington
New Zealand
T He Celestiate
Election notice for Wakanui River Board nominations
Notice under The River Boards Act 1905 and Local Elections and Patle Act 1908 states an election will be held on Tuesday January 12 1909 to select five ratepayers for the Wakanui River Board. Nominations must be delivered in the prescribed form to the Returning Officer or at the River Board Office Burnett Street Ashburton by noon on Tuesday January 12 1909.
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Association
Accocstion
Baturday
Toa
W. Wills
River Boards
Wakanui
Wakanui River Board
Burnett Street
Ashburton
Paw
North Belt
Belt Road
Tancred Street
Wenders
A. Pilbrow
West Street
John Davison
Complete Clearing Sale Of Live And Dead Stock At Lismore Farm
Instructions from Goo McRae to hold a complete clearing sale including live and dead stock and household furniture. Sale conducted in conjunction with the New Zealand Farmers Co op Association with National Mortgage and Agency Co acting as joint agents.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
EH. MacRae
Bunenn and Reid and Gray
Lismore
Goo, McRae
N.Z
National Mortgage and Agency C NZ
Yarme A Co-Op, Assn
Joint Agents
Ashburton Domain To Host Kilites Band Performance
In pursuance of the Public Reserves and Domains Act 1908 the Ashburton Domain is set aside for the Kilites Band performance on Saturday January 16 1909. Admission charges apply: free for under ten, sixpence for ten to fourteen, one shilling for fifteen and over, one shilling for horse or trap, with one shilling extra for Grandstand admission. Henry Davis, Chairman.
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Ashburton
Kilties
Henry Davis
Ashburton Domain
Garden Party Approved by Methven Vestry Committee
Under Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908 the Methven Church of England vestry committee is granted a close day for a garden party on 4 January 1909 with permission to charge admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methven
Church of England Vestry
Ashburton Baker Announces Christmas Cakes and More Booking
EGS notifies the public in Ashburton that he is taking orders for Christmas cakes short bread and other dainties to avoid disappointment. Fresh pastry daily with a stock of isenits lollies cordials nuts figs dates and more. A trial solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Crystalised Sugar and Bottles Note from Markets
Fragmentary item lists prices for crystallised sugar and various bottles with returns policy. Mentions non-intoxicating product and bottle deposits. No clear event or persons identified.
Christchurch Tramway Takings and Earthquake Report
Yesterday's tramway takings in Christchurch totaled £774 12s 5d, up from £684 123 4d on New Year's Day. New Year's Eve takings were £399 128 11d. An earthquake struck Christchurch on Thursday at 7 20 PM and was felt at Hanmer Springs.
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Christchurch
Hanmer Springs
New South Wales
Merindia
Murwillimbah
Edwin
Rakaia
Upper Ashburton
Lower Ashburton
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Pac Fress_ Association
Per Press Association
Per - Press Association
FTE
Sporting
Prince Randle
Almond
Victor Huon
A.R.C
Handia Gapuka
Tui Cakobau
Tyo
Lerigthe
Starper
Stable
Lee
Seldon
P. Clarke
Ker
G. G. Friedlander
Lise
McGeever
Gray
D. Friedlander
Gibb
J. L. Steel
Goss
River
G Friedlander
R. ¢. Hobbs
Cricket
Per Presa Association
South Australia
Ddfellows Hall
Edward Branscombe
Leo, Jan and
Mischel Gherniavski
Madam Marie Hooton
Centralto
MR Percival Driver
H. A. Gates
W. A. Edgley
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
J. B. Christian
Wakanti River District
Alfred A, Fooks
Long Beach Road Board
A. A. Fooks
National Noa Go.of
Tinwald Yards
Brad Ewes
Harmark
National Mortgagh and Agency Company, Ltd ‘Auctioneers
Springburn
National, Mortgage & Agency Company
Fency
Horse Fair
H. Matson and Co
Ransome
Arcate
H. Matson & CO
Booth, MacDonald and Co. A Ltd
Zealandia
Zealandia Cycle Works
Turtill
P.d
W. Carroll
C.F
VFIOR
Apply P. Green
Maronan Road
J. Swanson
A. Orr and Go., Ltd
Willowby
Tinwald
Shepherd
Thomas Ashburton
Percy
McDonald's
Stephenson
Aghburton
North Island
McDonald's Registry
Manchester Street
Anthd
E. Thomas
Wills Street Cash Butchery
A. Wilkie Gyham
BUCS
H. Matson & Co., “the Arcade
H. Matson
Dalgety and C9., Limited
D.F. Plough
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Metaven
W. J. Dickie
H. Matson. and CO
R. P. Gawler
BAKE
Ee Paltrycook
Triangle
Triangle Bakery
Walter Pickles
Church Services
Andrew's
Pr Bane
Faring Square
BE. Bellhouse
Church of Christ
Greenwood
Ashburton Gas, Pea and Coke CO
Upper Ashburton Road Board
Thos, Borthwick and Sons, Australasia Limited
AAVE
Donald . Gunn
Thos. Borthwick Ué, Limited
London
Liver
Manchester
Birmingham
Sheffield
Leeds
Cardiff
Dublin
Southampton
Croydon
Brighton
P.O. Box
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
ABC
Janary
L A
Wray Brewers
Auckland No
Reece
Japan
Ibs
Sicily
Jordan
Barcelona
Brazil
KOPS
Ald
H. E. Bonnington
Myers’ Grogery
H. M. Jones
Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply
Specia
Triumph
Minerva
Motosacochi_ Motor
Yeles
Carson
Tfancred Street
Ab Percy
HACH
Fletcher Bros,’ Cash Supply Stores
G. H. Carson
Tancred State
Canterbury Battle Exchange
Colombo Street
Fletcher
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Riedlander Bros
Erriman
Messrs
Knox Tok
McLaren
Watkin
Andrews and
Bevan Chaftcutter
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
T. Bullock
Boa
Jubilee Buildings
Divock
F. H. Choat and CO
F.H. Ghoat & CO
Central Market
Aucou
Ttc
H. Ghgat
ANB Co., Auctionears, Etc
Gibson
N. J. Moorh
Somerset Buildings
SeAbans
Sot
Erison
Top Cina
Playfair Gonmipany
Havelgek Street
I. Matson and CO
Henry Stephenson
North Ta
Abova
Melcombe Street
Middle Road
Allenton
BECK
Ashburton Drug Company Limited
F. Clark
Savoy
von Hardware Importers
Presey
Andrew Orrmas
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