American Money Famine and Foreign News Digest
The State Banking Department reports a drop of 72 400 000 in trust company resources in New York from August 22 to December 19. Lord Curzon and Sir H C Bannerman vie for the Glasgow University Lord Rectorate. Hartfield wreck: second officer Martin Bust reports to Sydney. captain’s family safe in Liverpool. Rose Robinson face fraud charges for impersonating the Countess of Cottenham in Melbourne. Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman meets M Clemenceau during Paris visit.
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New York
State Banking Department
Trust Companies
London
Lord Curzon
H. C. Banneman
Glasgow University
Wreck OF the Hartfield
Martin Bust
Hartfield
Sydney
Sanderson
Anderson
Liverpool
Rose Robinson
Countess of Cottenham
Cottenham
Robinson
Melbourne
France
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Paris
M. Clemenceau
Indian freedom call risks revolution said by Keir Hardie
Melbourne January 20 Mr Keir Hardie told a socialistic audience there is no disloyalty or sedition in India and grievances demand an effective voice over Indian affairs. He warned Britain may face revolution if justice is denied. A separate report from Newcastle records a fire at Cohen and Company destroying premises with losses around £200,000.
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Melbourne
Keir Hardie
India
Newcastle
Newcasle
Cohen and Company
Creep at Newcastle Causes Cathedral Damage
The Newcastle creep continues in a mild form with widening fissures and spreading damage from the western part of the Cathedral toward the organ. By January 20 the energy seems spent as the interior is roped off for safety while usual services proceed.
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Newcastle
Sydney
Heat Wave Roils Australian Cities With Record Heat
Reports from Melbourne Adelaide and Sydney describe a severe heat wave with temperatures above 110 degrees in several cities. Dozens sought shelter outdoors as fires and dust filled the air. deaths from heat and related suicides are noted while ice firms struggle to meet demand and daily life grinds to a halt.
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Pet Press Association
Melbourne
Adelaide
Sydney
Denilquin
Princess Theatre
Swanhill
Englishmen Clash With Tasmanians in Cricket Match
OBART reports from January 20 that in the first innings the Englishmen scored 91 with Yobbs 104 Hardster 66 Gunn 46. Tasmania is 13 for no wicket at the close of play.
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Obart
The
Sylih
Yobbs
Hardster
Gunn
Tasmania
Bowler Charles Turner Shines With Nine Wickets
Charles Turner, once a famous bowler, played against a serrated team and took nine wickets for 22 runs in a single innings.
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Sydney
Charles Turner
Fire destroys three North-East Valley houses in Dunedin
EIRES Dunedin January 19 A morning fire wiped out three adjacent six room houses in North-East Valley with contents. George Wood insured £400 on house and £150 on effects in National. Mrs Drumaond insured £400 on house and £200 on effects in South British. Tryon and others sustained minor damage as harvests occupied farmers.
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Dunedin
North-East Valley
George Wood
Drumaond
Alexander Dow
Tryon
Pitts and
Reid
Be voting. Dunedin hosts big golf tourney results
Be Elying Eden notes the Dunedin tournament drawing the largest crowd yet with eight greens in use. Results list Roslyn Section A Alurray defeating Scott 16 11 and others. MacPherson beating Sinclair 17 8, Goldstone 12 over McMullen 9, Dall 16 over Wolf 14 in Section B. Dunedin Section A McDougall 18 over McLeod 12, Greig 16 over Young 14, Parsons 13 over Fynmore 12. Section B Lisrine 19 over Bastings 12, Cowie 12 over Ballinger 8, Findlay bye.
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Kaituna
Mark Sinclair
Dunedin
Goldstone
Waimate
McMullen
Green Island
Dall
Wellington
Wolf
Brited
Dunedin Green
McDougall
Roslyn
McLeod
Caledonian
Greig
Canterbury
Young
Ashburton Nets Early Wins in Dunedin Rink Tournament
January 20 in Dunedin reports ideal weather as Ashburton rink teams compete in Caledonian Club greens. Harrison’s squad beat Clinton 13 11 then defeated Outram 16 9, with Oamaru later tying Ashburton 12 11 at 2 pm amid a disruptive wind. Finals set for Wednesday morning and afternoon doubles, then singles.
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Dunedin
Ashburton
Harrison
HH. Craighead
Jd. Stewart
Clarke
Clinton
Outram
Qamara
St. Kilda
Caledonian
Oamaru
Manchester
Wheat Supply Totals for United Kingdom and Continent
Commercial notice shows arrival estimates received January 20 at 8 33 am. Wheat quantities afloat to the United Kingdom total 3 130 000 quarters and 1 149 000 quarters for the Continent. Atlantic shipments are 355 000 quarters and Pacific shipments 240 000 quarters.
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London
United Kingdom
Continent
Atlantic
Pacific
Weather and Crops Report From Ashburton Area
Frost in Ashburton and heavy rain aid turnips while grass growth lags. Harvests advance across Temuka and Milford districts with oats and barley yielding well, though drought and last season's lamb slaughter affect meat exports. Fire danger eased by rain. forecasts show variable grain prices and store lamb prospects in Canterbury.
Accidental Dangers Reported From Picnic Crossing
The Inspector of Police received a telegram that Alfred Neahi, a sawmill hand and member of a Waikato bar picnic party, was lost overboard while returning home. Edward Martin on the Lambmhor estate suffered severe injuries after a cow gore to the abdomen, later improving after hospital treatment by Pr Mande.
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Per Press Association
Auokland
Afred Neahi
Waikato
Edward Martin
Lagmbhor Estate
Pr Mande
Voters Decide to Keep Unimproved Value Rating in Temuka
A Friday poll in Temuka, with 299 of 559 eligible voters casting ballots, voted to continue the present unimproved value rating system. The result shows 118 for the proposal, five informal, and five against, a majority against the proposal.
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Temuka
Supply arrival notice from Ur Sason's Supply
Ur Sason's Supply is due to arrive per Solala within a few days. Clients should send in orders promptly with instructions as to destination to obtain supplies at the lowest ex ship rate. T. F. Gibson, Manager.
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UR Sason
T. F. Gibson
Wellington Races Conclude at Trentham January
At Trentham on January 18 the Wellington Cup Handicap over one mile thirty furlongs crowned Moloch first with Gold Crest second and The Rand third. Telegraph Handicap over six furlongs saw All Red win, Sister Anne second, Munjeet third. Tongariro Hack Handicap over one mile named Culmination first, Suttes second, Naphtha third. Electric Handicap over five furlongs gave Finery first, Gawain second, Swimming Belt third.
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Moloch
Gold Crest
Rand
Amin
aAll Red
Anne
Munjeet
Imin
Gawain
Wales Defeat England 28–18 In Foggy Rugby Rules Match
In a fog shrouded match under Rugby rules Wales defeated England 28 to 18. The game stayed close and exciting throughout with the scoreline reflecting a hard fought contest between the two sides.
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London
Wales
England
Pigeon Club Records Long-Distance Napier to Dunedin Flight
The Dunedin Homing Pigeon Club staged a record one day flight from Napier to Dunedin covering 654 miles. Mr Finnegan’s Apres Afni completed the distance in 14 hours 59 minutes. Three other birds also finished the route the same day with thirty seven birds taking part overall.
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Dunedin
Napier
Finnegan
Apres Afni
Represen i Welsz
Ashburton County Council Sets Bridge Motor Restrictions
January 4 1908 council repeal a prior by law on Ashburton Traffic Bridge replacing with a six miles per hour speed limit under new act. Special Order confirmation to be considered February 7 at 11 am in Bar ing Square council chambers. Copy available at the council office for public inspection until February 7.
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Ashburton
Council
Baring Square
Ashburton News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Winds ease and heat tops 83.1 in the Domain as Ashburton plans subways and sport. A magistrates court hearing faces sly grog charges against a local resident and Licensing Act breaches against a country licensee. The Ashburton Guards prepare for the Battery Shield match with Captain Edwin leading a full detachment. Domain improvements brighten the bowling green while painters refresh the pavilion and gates. The Premier telegrams the mayor about railway depot deputation and a potential subway bid. Harvest labor remains steady with plenty of workers in town. Rev Ma Belfhouse preaches on Absalom’s ambition contrasting with Jesus Christ. Further reading on pages 1 and 4.
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Ashburton
Ma Belfhouse
Baring Square
Absalom
Absalam
David
Israel
Jesus ‘Christ
British-New Zealand Meat & Produce Company Advances on Shipments
The British New Zealand Meat and Produce Company Ltd offers liberal advances against meat placed for shipment to London. They highlight established London business and guarantee best realization by Mr He rence, with full proof from current account sales of entrusted meat. Local agent Walter Pickles at West Street can provide shipment charges.
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FFVAE
London
Jondon
He I
Rence
Serson
Tull
Walter Pickles
West Street
Seven room house with bath at Canterbury Mills opposite
Sale notice for a seven room dwelling with bathroom and washhouse opposite Canterbury Roller Mills at 1207 by Henry Stephenson. The ad lists property features and ownership details for potential buyers.
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ZY Eleng
Canterbury Roller Mills
Fishing at the Chathams Ends with Mixed Prospects
The Nora Niven returned to Napier after a fortnight of experimental fishing in the Chatham Islands waters. Unfavourable conditions made results less satisfactory than hoped, but owners remain confident that a viable fishing industry could be established with better circumstances and note valuable information gained on grounds shelter and conditions for future work.
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Napier
Nora Niven
Chatham Islands
Tea Advertisement Teases Refreshing Flavor
An old advert proclaims a splendidly refreshing and stimulating Tea No 2 1s 6d only agents Manchester Broad Street. It urges readers to taste and regret not having it.
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Anted Hove
Manchester Bros
Manchester
Robinson's Patent Groats Promoted as Most Nutritious Cereals
Advertised as the best cereal food by all authorities NEREAT FOODS is admitted to be most nutritious. Robinson's Patent Groats are said to retain grain quality via a special process that aids digestion and makes a grand porridge.
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Robinson
Local Names and Amounts From Aged Ledger List
An OCR fragment lists names with monetary figures in pounds shillings and pence. Individuals include Mrs T Harold of Fairfield, Mrs Caklicott of Trevorton, Mrs J Brown of Wakanni, Mrs F E Johnston of Beachers Ainsworth Hampstead, Mrs BP Chambers Lyndhurst, and several others with amounts like 4 16 and 4 15. The garbled text shows miscellaneous entries across multiple residents and places with small sums.
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T. Harold
Fairfield
Caklicott
Trevorton
J. Brown
Wakanni
F. E. Johnston
Beachers Ainsworth
Hampstead
Fidge
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Rte 4
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