Fishermen Protest Over Shipping and Seamen Act Rules
A deputation of over thirty fishermen waited on the Prime Minister in Invercargill on January 20 to protest the February 1 enforcement of the Shipping and Seamen Act 1908 Section 21 requiring officer certificates on oil powered fishing boats over five tons. Sir Joseph Ward expressed sympathy and said he would consult the Marine Minister and inform the fishermen of the outcome.
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Invercargill
Austeritien
Joseph Ward
Meat and butter markets in Wellington update
A London cable from the High Commissioner via Wellington reports dull trade in frozen meat and weak lamb demand. Canterbury mutton prices rise as scarce supply meets a nominal 44d, while Australian lamb ranges sd to 8d with mixed quality. Beef unchanged and butter sees a softer trend with sellers pushing second-class quality.
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Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
London
Canterbury
North Island
River Plate
New Zealand
Lord Loreburn and his Lively Lord Chancellor Rise
The piece profiles Robert Threshie Reid Lord Loreburn as he becomes Lord Chancellor in 1905. It recalls his radical Liberal stance his rise from Scottish bar to the Woolsack and his unpretentious style in the House of Lords praising his persuasiveness and natural manner.
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Henry Brougham
Edinburgh
London
Robert Threshie Reid
Lord Lareburn
Dumfries
England
Johnson
Scotland
London Daily Mail
Cheltenham College
Bob Reid
Miss Hicks
House of Commons
Oxford
Robert Thireshie Reid
Hereford
Woolsack
Rosebery
Frank Lockwood
Righty Club
Cambridge
Temple
Lockwood
Middle Temple-lane
Liberal Party
Pitt
America
Lord Lereburn
Lord Chantellor
House of “Lords
House ‘of Commons
Lord Loreburn
House of Lords
Viscount St Aldwyn
Saint
Vie
St ‘Mdwin
Lill
Man Warl of
Onslow
Earl of Halsbury
Lord Lore Outn
Tord
Robert Reid
Avery
Germanys Piebald Parties Refuse Prussia Franchise
The Chancellor Prince Bulow angers the Radical bloc by opposing universal suffrage and ballot secrecy. The Bloc mixes Conservatives, National Liberals, Radicals and others, with internal clashes over reform and policy. The Times notes a fragile coalition, while the Opposition remains diverse led by the Roman Catholic Centre and Social Democrats. The latter still command over a quarter of voters nationwide.
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Prussia
Prince Bulow
the Times
Burke
England
Reichsrat
Social Democrats
Germany
Norwegian Officer Tours U S to Halt Norse Emigration Tide
Chicago reports that Lieutenant Colonel Morten H Magnus of Norway's Landstrom division is touring the United States to gauge Norse interest in returning home. He warns emigration risks Norway's economic power and extinction unless conditions improve, noting government plans to offer homestead opportunities and boost agriculture and industry.
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Chicago
New York Evening Post
Tredensial
Michelson
United States
Leiut
Morten H. Magnus
Landstrom Division
Christiana
Magraus
Norway
America
Gol. Meanus
Sweden
Haakon
Ercat
Cal. Magnes
Freezing Meat Quotes From London Market Report
Frozen Meat Market report from London dated January 19 notes low Canterbury mutton supply with few carcases offered. Prices list River Plate mutton heavy 22d and light 8d. ox forequarters 2 13-léd. hindquarters unchanged. beef prices unchanged. Southland and North Island entries show minimal offers.
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London
Canterbury
North Island
Lamgb
Southland
Bush fires devastate farms and mills across multiple districts
January fires in New Plymouth Rahotu Opunake Taihape Masterton threaten homes, mills, and sheds. J. Smith house burned, Musker residence destroyed, Morrow shed burnt, timber mill trams destroyed but mills mostly saved. Reports note extreme dryness, low rivers, and ongoing danger with hot winds.
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New Plymouth
Rahotu
J. Smith
George Earl
Opunake
R. Morrow
Uruti
Musker
Taihape
Manawatu Fimber Company
Pukaraua Company
Mataroa
Qhakune
Josa
Winiata
Utiku
Masterton
Ruamahanga
Waipuna
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promote Health Some Claims
An ad argues headaches stem from poisons in the blood and indigestion. Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills are promoted as a remedy for indigestion biliousness constipation and liver and kidney disorders with testimonials from G B I Tobin and a Melbourne reader claiming lasting benefits.
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Morse
GB. I. Tobin
Victoria Park Wrait Mart
Patterson Street
T Freeman's Bay
Auckland
A. Dese
Suit Against Infant Over Unpaid Wages Dismissed
In Christchurch a civil suit over a contract with a girl of youthful appearance ended with judgment for the defendant. Judge Bishop ruled an infant cannot be bound by contracts and noted the girl would be 16 next May. The plaintiff claimed 15s plus a week’s notice. the case collapsed as the proper party would be the mother or father.
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H. Www
Bishop
S.M
Christchurch
RB. Warren
Warren
Warren: Acsweek
Mr Bishop
Sting
Mr Warren
Pruth
Rheumo delivers relief for rheumatics says James Briggs
Mr James Briggs of Wellington testifies September 6 1907 that Rheumo cured his severe rheumatism after trying liniments and pills with no relief He notes that chemists and stores sell Rheuma at prices of 6d and 4s 6d and urges others with rheumatism and gout to give it a trial The advertisement also promotes Meijer's footwear during an alteration sale with durable high quality shoes at economical prices
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Etou
James Briggs
Aorere
Wellington
Mejler’s
Best Polish Tin 3d Full-Stuet Reward
A garbled note describes a tin prize titled Best Polish with a three-dimensional full-stuet design. The text mentions coupons distributed to those who return them, implying a promotional reward program.
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Shipping
Royal Mail
Monte de Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Fraamer
Panarea
Ksikovra
Ruapehu
Eimutaka
Pongariro
Finsi
Tlington
Tan
Ellington
Tay
Friedlander Bros
Wellingtonan
Calla
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company , Ltd
Nicoll 8Ros
Poescton
Mads of
Islington
Aslington
Soarton
Ocn
United Kingdom
the London Directory Co., Ltd
Abehurch Lane
Tondon, E, c
RY “Kozie
Manchester Bros
Rangus
Barningham's & CO
Zelandia
Zealandia
Blakes
Britain’s
Seetch
Eton
J. Ballantyne & Co
the Drapers
Soren Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Grain and Seed Merchants
Barle
Ste
ARGAD
Asupurton
Nsurang
Fie Department
Forea
Sterling
the Manufacturing Jewellers
Bank of N.Z
High Street
S. d
Messrs Kerr Brow
Burnett Street
Buxton and Thomas
R. Austin
T. O'Carroll
Jeba Street
Tancred. Street
House Furnishers & Importers
Suing & Minor
Christ‘mas
Chain Davis Painters and Paperhangers
Dominion
Cominion
Torpadoess
Rominion
Sadoler
FOR Bros., Ltd
Ashdurton
Tinwald
Bate Dale
Brown, and Son's
Addington
Timaru
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