Fatal Rail Accident At Stanwell Park In Excursion Train
A first class car of an excursion train derailed at Stanwell Park killing Mrs Morris and injuring three others. A passenger notified the driver after a carriage left the rails and overturned. Pantomime children picnicked nearby as relatives gathered at Sydney station. The Great Cobar mine saw a powder magazine fire causing a major explosion and damage. two men were lightly hurt. In Hobart, Hall Jones family report improved health aboard the Corinthe.
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Sydney
Stanwell Park
Morris
Great Cobar
Jealousy Suspected in Death of Two Men Near Gisborne
The District Coroner was advised that David Irwin a labourer from Opouiti shot Alfred Stevens and then killed himself. Jealousy is believed to be the motive.
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Gisborne
David Irwin
Opouiti
Alfred Stevens
Murder attempt and suicide after ambush near Opouiti
In Opouiti a young man named Stevens and Miss Brownlee were waylaid by David Irwin. Irwin shot Stevens in the arm, fired at Brownlee, then killed himself with a revolver under the chin. Police head to the scene as details remain scant.
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Warda
Opouiti
Stevens
Miss Brownlee
Nnbouh
David Irwin
New South Wales
Irwin
Bush and Grass Fires Strike Several Towns in January
In Masterton Matahiwi suffered a major bush fire on the weekend with Henry Holmes’s Matahiwi residence narrowly saved as firefighters and volunteers battled the flames. In Gore three stacks belonging to Mr PF Burke burned. insurance valued at £200. Nelson saw severe bush and grass fires affecting H Baigent’s sawmill at Aorere and others, destroying timber, dairy equipment, and fencing. thousands of acres burned and water shortages reported in cities.
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Masterton
Matahiwi
Henry Holmes
Fire Brigade
Gore
PF. M. Burke
Otaraia
New Zealand
Nelson
H. Baigent
Aorere
Haldane
Barnham
Francis Baigent
Pigeon Valley
Stanleybrook
Dovedale
Whangapeka
Watiti
Whanpare
Croixelles
Richmond
Takaka Long Plains
University Senate Weighs Degrees and Notices of Death
Wellington January 27 University Senate passes resolutions lamenting the deaths of Sir James Hector Reverend J C Andrey and Dr William Deans Milne M A and L L D and votes to seek Parliament power to establish the Bachelor of Literature degree after lengthy discussion.
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Wellington
University Senate
Senate
James Hector
J.C. Andrey
William Deans Milne
L.L.D
Baume
Hawke's Bay to stage mile championship in March carnival
Napier reports that at the request of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association the Hawke's Bay centre will include a mile championship event in its carnival sports programme in March.
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Napier
New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay Centre
Volunteer Spirit and Defence Tensions Stir Local Corps
Letters to the editor express concern that government defence policy erodes the volunteer corps. An experienced member warns the roll may fall below forty with unrest across the dominion. Militias must be openly addressed to preserve the land defence ethos and esprit de corps.
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Guardian
Wellington Races at Trenham Town Summary
Wellington races at Trenham with results from three events on January 25. Summer Handicap 500 sava one mile led by Gold Crest Marguerite and Splendid Idea. Disposal Stakes 120 sava five furlongs won by Playmate Waikola Loftus Time. City Handicap 260 savas six furlongs led by Motoa Moriarty Sister Anne Time 1 14 2 5. Kaitoke Hack Handicap 120 sows six furlongs Pattoke North Head Diplomatic won by half a length Time 1 1 li sec.
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Marguerite
Pattoke
North Head
Diplomatic
The Great Cough Dire Remedy Myth Reported
Four storekeepers allegedly sold a remedy named The IVA touted as the greatest cure. The claim spread as a dramatic legend without confirmed efficacy or medical backing.
Ashburton Busy With New Brick Buildings And Expansions
The town of Ashburton sees a shift to brick structures with by law guidelines. Mr Bullock erects a 90 by 40 feet brick building in Tancred Street likely for an auction mart while the old Guardian and Mail site hosts a large two storey brick office. High School adds extensions as residences rise including mansions by I. Smith in Cameron Street and H. Stephenson in Allenton.
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Ashburton
Hariness
Bullock
Tancred Street
Burnett Street
Houston
I. Smith
Cameron Street
H. Stephenson
Allenton
Reopening of 1273 High School for first term
1273 High School to reopen for the first term on Tuesday February 4 with Headmaster Mr Watters in attendance Monday February 3 from 10:80 am to 1 pm for entering new pupils. Ashburton County Council votes to repeal By-law 1 and imposes six mph speed limit on motor cars crossing Ashburton Traffic Bridge. public notice for confirmation at February 7 meeting.
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Watters
John Davison
Ashburton Trafic Bridge
Baring Square
Ashburton
Council
Go vernment telephone charges and local notices from Ashburton
Public charges for Government telephones are listed by distance bands from 31d to 2s per three minutes with increasing rates. Also notes trustees named for the Ashburton drill shed and local school reopenings. Reports mention staff changes at the Loan and Mercantile Co. office, a speech by Alr Burbury, and a Dannevirke milking machine advertisement touting labour savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
W. M. Matson
Ashburton
Messrs Matson and Co
Christchurch
Alr Burbury
Matson
Burbury
Camaru Mail
Peacock and Andrews
Dannevirke
J. B. Mackinan and Co. Ltd
Sole Avents
Dunedin
Confectionery and Dining Room Taken Over by Mrs Hughes
Announcement that Mrs Hughes has assumed operation of the confectionery and dining room business formerly run by another. The note mentions hot dinners as a specialty and summer stocks, with the address at Burnett Street.
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Mes T Ryan
Ate Timarn
Meeting on High Pressure Water Supply for Town
A meeting of ratepayers and others interested in procuring a high pressure water supply for domestic and fire prevention purposes at reasonable cost will be held in the Masonic Hall tomorrow night at 8 o clock. Other municipal matters may be considered.
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Cable News
Per
Aati
MR Hall Jones
Hobart
Hall-Jones
Corinthie
Per Press Association
Sporting
Trentham
East Street
Methven
Qd., Ltd
Heg
Ape N. Z
AR Ashburton See School
Ashburton County Council
Mainwaring
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd
Galetard
Ccount
Hamish McLean
Mount Hutt
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd
G. Staveley
Frieglander Bros., Ltd
Riedlander Bros., Ltd
Cameron, Esq
Sruederander Bros., Ltd
Walter Montagne Moore
V.D
Walter Edwin Dolman
Alfred Augustus, Fooks
Henry Clifford Percy
Ashburton Guards Rifle Volunteers
McFarlane
Hampstead
Sacred Heart High School
Devonshire
Belfast
Longbeach
Dulcie Deamer
Dr Deamer
Featherston
Taylor Carrington Dramatic Company
Nelson Mail
Victoria
Albert Aiberts
Wills Street
Wwentep
W. H. Jollins and Co
Tronmongers
Miss Jackson
Fruiterer
Inglis
P. Moodie
Trevorton
Chas
Thomas
Harvesters
Pritchard Bros., Clothiers and Tailors
Tancred St
Percy
Vyey Bros
Ny Books
St. Gwynifer
Anderson Crow
al Moonshine
Lady Orme
Fair Margaret
Denise
Mr Strudge
H. M. Jones
Lack
Pritchard Bros
Perey’s
ADIES
at_Pritchard Bros
TRS
Bushiie’s
Triangle
Moore
W. J. Moore
Somerset Buildings
Pern
Percy’s
Manchester Bros
Apo Aa
Gaphcial
Heetings
W. J. Moore’s
Harold
Fairfield
Coldicott
J. Brown
Wakanui
FL. B. Tolnattont
Beach
Ainsworth
O Road
Byron
South St
J. G. Good
Hinds
T. Breeze
HE. Parkin
Beach Rd
Brawley
Lyndhurst
Fach
Pon
Moore St
S.c
Ernan
Cameron
B. Baker
F. Nicholl
Yinwald
Havelock St
Trampstead
J. McLean
Burnett St
West Otiahia
Mysha
Blackmore
Grey
Kelman
Lowcliffe
G. Rooke
William St
F. Chambers
Mangin
Misa D. Ryan
Greenstreet
Stewart
Jonnassen
Aitken St
Dobson
Westerfeld
W. EB. Box
Tinwald
Manger
Tinwal
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Yornsacks
Bander
Ashburton, Tinwald
Cooper’s
Cooper
Friedlanger Bros., Limited
Cooksfoot
Pet Ees
Donald McLwan
Mus Bac
Crosspall House
West
National Mortgage & Agency Go., OF N.Z., Ltd
Fyere
JT. F. Gibson
R. F. Curtis
Ethel Claridge
Cox Street
Wwe
Ats
Gass
F. Ferriman
L&t
Laol
Netherby
T. Bullock
Ier
T. F. Gibson
Live Stock Insurance
Grain and Seed Department
Piety
Cc Lee Ashburton
Mason’s
Atlas
Bia Steels
Saunders’ Buildings
Youu
Fote Calico
Gongeloth
Nainsook
W. d. Moore
Nmas
Lady's Pictorial
Weldon
Ladies’ Journal
Illustrated Dressmaker
Children’s Bazaar
Hach
Chas. Thomas
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombo Street
Smith Mackweel
Burnet Birect
S * Mo
Furngry Strenr
Amateur Operatic Society
Ehearsals
Dresden
D. Thomas
Oddfellow’s
Llewellyn Owen
A. Mus
Mora Central
Lurnery Street
Feiy
The
H. Balastow
Donald
Merchant Tailors
British New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Led
PRIGE
London
A. Fprence
Luce
Walter Pickles
West Street
Wife Hasy
G. Hi. Tisgh
Straet
Ms Vn
Priges
Ashbarton
G. Meddins
the People’s Practical Iranmonger
Zealandia
Edison
Oates & Coq
Eee
Commonwealth
John
Hardware Merchants
H. C. Barrett's
HALE
New Feason
W. H. Pearce
Ladies’ and Children’s Millinery
de Beer
Barrett
Ashburton and District
the Hall
Poe
Parrett’s
Cash Draper
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