Ashburton Mail Relocates Operations Site
Beginning Monday next January 30 the Ashburton Mail and Guardian Commercial Department will move to the former National Mortgage and Agency Company premises on Somereet Buildings Burnett Street west, until rebuilding is completed.
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Ashburton Mail and Guardian Commercial Department
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Somereet
Burnett Street
West Way
Messrs Daleets and Company
English School Medical Inspection Seen as Ahead in Still Behind
The piece argues New Zealand lags behind England but may soon adopt stronger medical inspection of schoolchildren. It notes England's Education Act of 1907 requires three inspections during a child's schooling to safeguard health and educational needs. It cautions against overconfidence in the Old World while valuing emulation for national health aims.
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Minister of Public Health
Education Board
England
English Board of Education
New Zealand
Local Ashburton council debate on high pressure water supply
Councillor Nicoll plans to circulate a ratepayer petition to compel another poll on Ashburton's high‑pressure water supply after the council rejected his motion. He argues a cheaper scheme around 15000 pounds could win ratepayer approval. Also noted are the Lidl sale, Loyal Ashburton Lodge meeting, and a Wai Māori Conciliation Board remark by George Sheat about Parliament, plus a car tyre repairs advert.
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Nicoll
Ashburton
Police seize whisky during warrant search in Peter Street
Constables with a warrant searched a residence in Peter Street at 11 am and seized about three cases of whisky. A prosecution is expected. Also reported are local updates on a shooting victim’s recovery, fishing success at Rangiteta River, charity donations, tramway progress, tennis results, timber reserves, sheep losses from fires, and various community notices.
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Donovan
O'Grady
Peter Street
Woolshed Creek Company
Mownt Somers
Mount Somers
Lime fires and by laws amid a busy district update
Reports note lime left in Tancred street burned after Staff of Glenie’s stable called Captain Barber. Borough by laws updated and printed. Bridge closure planned for Ashburle traffic due to broken bearers. Farm labour dispute hearings scheduled for several towns. Wellington exami nations results to be published with some Wellington losses delayed. Timaru traders seen as boomed by building activity but concerns voiced about oversupply and profits.
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Tancred Street
Glenie
Barber
Place Jie
Ashburle
County Council
Mr Morrison
Timara
Hartfield sinking reported after wreckage found
Vancouver wreckage indicates the loss of the British vessel Hartfield from Liverpool. The crew of thirty includes Captain Anderson and his family. A separate report notes the arrest of a German Jew bigamist in Aberdeen for defrauding Bristol, claiming to have married many women and amassing £2000.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Hartfield
Liverpool
Anderson
Vondon
Lyne
Aberdeen
Bristol
Nationalist Party Thanks Cardinal Moran for Service
The Nationalist Parliamentary party in Dublin expresses profound gratitude to Cardinal Moran for his magnificent service in supporting the party, the national organisation, and its cause. The message was read at a meeting in London on January 17.
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London
Dublin
Devlin
Cardinal Moran
Transvaal Registration Papers Oppose Indian Delegation
The Times notes Lemieux’s success in Japan contrasts with Indian difficulties in the Transvaal and urges acceptance of registration papers granted by Lord Milner. A Guardian editorial cites imperial self-interest over local parochialism and provincial prejudice in shaping policy.
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Press Association
London
the Times
Lemieux
Japan
Transvaal
Lord Milner
Eypire
Guardian
Battle in Selal Pass halts Mulai Hafid advance
General Damacle with four infantry battalions three cavalry squadrons and artillery fought sixteen hours in the Selal Pass against Mulai Thachid’s forces reinforced by Shawis. Ra chid’s camp was destroyed and his followers scattered leaving Mulai Hafid’s march blocked. General Damsde’s losses were light. illness at Kaid Maclean triggers medical aid from the British Legation.
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Per Press Association
Morocco
Damacle
Selal Pass
Mulai Thachid
Rachid
Mulai Hafid
Fez
Damsde
Roosevelt Says American Fleet Aims To Preserve Peace
Washington dispatches report unease over sensational rumors on the Japanese fleet. Admiral Sashiokai offers to announce fleet disposition if needed to calm nerves. President Roosevelt thanks Brazil's Penna for hospitality and affirms the US fleet exists to protect peace and ensure justice against aggression.
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Per
Press Association
New York
Washington
Sashiokai
Roosevelt
Dr Penna
Weather and farming prospects after recent rains in coastal districts
Farmers from seaside districts report Thursday night rain was light but welcome easing drought. Hinds yields for oats near 20 bushels per acre, with ploughing for turnips and rape underway. Wheat in Wanganui area mostly cut, threshed yields expected to be modest. Bushside received 80 points of rain, December total about twice district average, followed by a cold snap and frosty night.
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Hinds
Ashburton
Watanui
Bushside
Lord Stanley Rejects Single Tax in Preference Talks
Lord Stanley speaking at Preston says he will not pledge to any Single Tax for Preference until the returns are clear. He adds he will not oppose any tax if it yields as much as what is surrendered. He notes McBalfour supporters face the same dilemma over potential gains.
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London
Lord Stanley
Preston
Mc Balfour
Political clash over old age pension funding debate
MSP Philp Snowden criticised Asquiths pension forecast in an interview. He warned it would push cost onto local rates and retain the stigma of poor law relief. Liberals say rates will cover a relief return, while Conservatives foresee higher taxes on essentials and Cobdenism infringement.
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London
Philp Snowden
Asquith
Sydney Buxton Speech in Edinburgh Defends Free Trade
Postmaster General Sydney Buxton told an Edinburgh audience he is not a pedantic free trader and within trade controversy there is agreement on some issues. He praised Lloyd George Merchant Shipping Act and the Patents Act, but rejected any trade preference for foreigners.
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London
Sydney Buxton
Edinburgh
Lloyd Neniees
Bal four fiscal reform gains Unionist backing in Dudley
Mr Austin Chamberlain spoke in Dudley asserting mass Unionist support for Bal four's fiscal reform while promising not to ostracise anyone who cannot abandon the policy to secure cooperation.
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Austin Chamberlain
Dudley
Balfour
Suffragists Tried to Enter Downing Street Residence
Four suffragists arrested after attempting to gain entry to Sir EHCC Bannerman’s Downing Street home during a Cabinet meeting. Two women chained themselves to the front rails, police forced to intervene.
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London
Sir EH. CC. Bannerman
Downing Street
Ashburton County Rivers Fishable Rangitata in Good Order
River report notes at 9 am all Ashburton County rivers fishable with Rangitata described as in good order.
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Ashburton
Rangitata
Canada and Japan Reach Immigration Understanding
Official circles confirm a satisfactory understanding between Canada and Japan to restrict the number of laborers immigrating. The notice is dated in Ottawa on January 17.
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Ottawa
Canada
Japan
Pex Press Association Reports on Drug Portland Case
Edmund Kimber, one of the prosecuting counsel in the Pruce case, condemns Sir Harry Poland's criticisms and defends the criminal prosecution procedure.
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Pex Press Association
London
Edmund Kimber
Pruce
Harry Poland
Prussian Diet Adopts Compromise on Expropriation Bill
Berlin January 17 The Prussian Diet passed a modified expropriation bill by 189 to 119 limiting seizures in West Prussia and Posen to 173000 acres. Prince Bulow said the government would uphold the German idea and unite the eastern provinces with the Empire despite remaining resistance.
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Berlin
West Prussia
Posen
Prince Bulow
Japanese Intimate China Halts Parallel Railway Plan
The report notes Japan informed China that constructing a railway parallel to the South Manchurian line is prohibited by the Pekin Treaty terms. This reflects a diplomatic constraint affecting rail projects in Manchuria.
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Pew Press Association
TORO
Japan
Jias
China
Test Matches Need Limitation to Four Days
The Tribune says the public here grows weary of test matches now endurance trials. They should be limited to four days to encourage real cricket and curb ignoble stonewalling by players.
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London
the Tribune
Overland motorist misroutes near Sydney in January report
Sydney dispatch notes a motorist taking a wrong road on a near trip through the city. Separate items cite exporters seeking a shipping subsidy rejected by the Premier and widespread heat that caused deaths and prostration across the state. Miners at Broken Hill report three thousand idle workers as a Pelawmain mine resumes. Adelaide records a heat wave with a 118 degree reading in the city. Horsham recorded 125 degrees in the shade.
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Sydney
Overland
Broken Hill
Melbourne
Horsham
Adelaide
CREEP TEARS AT NEWCASTLE DAMAGING CATHEDRAL
A serious creep has damaged Newcastle near Cathedral Hall and the Anglican Cathedral. Cracks two inches wide appear in walls and stained glass windows are torn. The Cathedral mass appears to sag, with severe damage to the School of Arts and surrounding business and residential areas.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Cathedral Hall
School of Arts
The Newcastle Crept: Area Devastated by Fire
A new blaze at Newcastle has spread from the previous end, engulfing about 80 acres. Damage runs to many thousands of pounds, striking the fire brigade station, the Masonic hall, several large warehouses, and causing serious roadway damage.
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ECN
Newcastle
Masonic Hall
Pearce to Row Arnst in Parramatta River Challenge
Harry Pearce lodged a £100 side bet to row Arnst. The match is planned for the Parramatta River in about three months.
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Sydney
Harry Pearce
Arnst
Parramatta River
Reappointment for Legislative Council Member Uouisson in Dunedin
In Dunedin on January 18 the Premier announces the re appointment of Mr Uouisson as a member of the Legislative Council.
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Dunedin
Uouisson
Legislative Council
Otago Not Expected to Attend New Zealand Championship
Otago likely to be absent from the New Zealand championship meeting in Wellington on February 1. Hector Burk was chosen to represent the province but withdrew citing lack of form.
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Dunedin
Otapo
Wellington
Hector Burk
Cimes
Libel Action Result in Westport Court
In a libel case heard yesterday in Westport District Court Judge Haselden presided with a four person jury. M Sunley fruiterer sued Walter Atkin proprietor of Westport News for 499 pounds damages over a letter criticizing the plaintiff back yard. Judgment went to the defendant with costs of 37 pounds 7 shillings. The letter writer later disclosed his name and testified.
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Westport
Enlay
District Court
Judes
Primitive Methodist Conference Adopts District Meeting Plan
At Dunedin on January 1 the Primitive Methodist conference concluded sittings. It is advised the next conference will be held January 7, 1909. The district synod substitution by district meeting was adopted during the annual meetings in each district. The conference expressed support for efforts to end liquor traffic in the dominion and urged people to work for its complete removal.
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Temperance Council
Dunedin
Primitive Methodist Conference
Rach
Dominion
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W. H. Collins & CO
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Manila
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G. Hefford & CO
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Albert Roberts
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Cameron Street
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A. L. Zouch
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Macwas Ust
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Lidl
Wills Street West
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I. King
G. M. Ireland
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N.G
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Conciliation Board
Myr Sheat
Dunsandel
Waimate
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Tanscred Street
Christensom
Mayfield
Gikhurst Hospital
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Ilih
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