Austria’s new politics and the rise of the Christian Socialists
Baron Aerenthal’s firm courteous address to the Hungarian Delegations signals a mature Austrian state stance. Since 1867 Austria moved from absolutism to parliamentary government, culminating in universal suffrage in 1906. The Christian Socialists grew strong, the Social Democrats gained influence, and nationalist extremes were checked as Austria shifts to social over racial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Aerenthal
Maniy
Baron Aereuthal
Austria
Francis Joseph
Metternich
Reichsrath
Hapsburgs
Austrian Empire
Christian Socialist Party
Land
Roman Curia
Dr. Luegar
Vienna
Empire
Seven Farms and Southland Estates Put On Market
Seven farms and Southland properties listed for sale across Wairio Mokotua Lochies Morton Mains Dipton Heddon Bush and Balfour. Acreages range from 3 to 1272 with prices per acre from £3 15s to £10. Call for particulars and pattern runs in these districts. Also advertising Dip preparations and Abbey product quotes.
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Southland
Wairio
Mokotua
Aly ‘Acron Makarowa
Lochies
Morton Mains
Dipton
Heddon Bush
Balfour
South Hillend
Boumiere
Ternhill
Ouibell
Big Clean-up of Remnants This Week at Mitchell and Turner Sale
A Mitchell and Turner sale this week features a thorough clean-up of lingering remnants. Auctioneers promise bargain prices on assorted goods after a long cleanup campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remnante
Mitchell and Turner's
Ashburton High Pressure Water Supply Discussion
At a Tuesday meeting H Al Jones claimed a 20 000 population water supply with 20 gallons per head per day could be built under £12000. He cited Berlin Melbourne Sydney and other cities for consumption figures as Nicoll's committee weighs feasibility before reporting to the Borough Council.
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Ashburton
H. “al. Jones
Berlin
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
London
Liverpool
Paris
Amsterdam
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Nicoll
H. M. Jones
Jones
Barber
Juvenile offender committed to Burnham Industrial School
The Timaru baths enclosure saw a 13 year old boy charged at a Juvenile Court sitting with stealing six sovereigns from John Mitchell of Ashburton. He pleaded guilty and was committed to Burnham Industrial School after the magistrate offered advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temuka
John Mitchell
Ashburton
Timaru Baths
Burnham Industrial School
Ashburton town events move with chorus of notices
Local pages report open air concerts drawing crowds in Bar ing Square and Ashburton Good Templars meetings. Fire brigade high pressure needs noted, resignations at Samaritan Home, bush fires harming trout, and farm wool clips cited.
Final round of Ashburton Rifle Challenge ends under fish tail wind
Last evening’s tenth round for the Ashburton Volunteer Rifle corps challenge cup featured a fish tail wind hindering scores. Private Tovey and Corporal McHilren tied for first and will shoot on a date fixed by the shooting committee. Results listed include 600 yard 10-shot aggregates with top five totals: Tovey 220, McHilres 220, Parsons 210, Clayton 206, Willers 204.
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Ashburton Volunteer Rifle Corps
Tovey
McHilren
Privy
W. McKee
Corp. Clayton
Corbett
Parsons
Meechan
Leeps Hodgson
BEL
Corbitt
Privy. Knox
Willers
Corp. McHheaway
Tovey A
Corp
MeHlres
Clayton
Fire at Dromore districts scorches 70 acres of plantation
A large fire broke out near the railway at Dromore late yesterday affecting 70 acres of Mr James Allen and 24 miles of live fences. Villagers and railway staff formed two work gangs and confined the blaze to the plantation with help from neighbouring settlers. Loss estimated around £200 with repairs and precautions urged for engine use and ash disposal.
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Fairfield
Christchurch
Promors
Dromore
Snte
James Aiflen
Allen
Mr Allen
Chertsey
Lauriston
Seafield
Ashburton
OKO The Great Cough Cure Ad
An advertising note touts OKO The Great Cough Cure as the world’s greatest remedy with a storekeeper stocking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oko
Military grievances and policy notes from international briefs
United States Supreme Court limits compulsory service in disputes over employment. A Daily Mail call for public inquiry into Captain Bryce Wilson case linked to Colonel Graham reports. Australian defence views submersibles as unsuitable for national needs. New Zealand immigration notes 8889 assisted emigrants in three years with 656 female servants. 3354 assisted passage applications declined. Clergy fund grant planned at £50 000 to raise incomes of Anglican benefices.
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London
5Th Lancers
Daily Mail
Bryce Wilson
Graham
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
King's Colonials
Mgr Haldane
Reeves
New Zealand
Ireland's Land Strife Ties to Home Rule Debate
Mr Birrell in North Bristol argued that Ireland’s troubles stem from land issues. He claimed the Lords mutilated Land Bills and worsened discontent, leading to more crimeless prosecutions as juries refused convictions.
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Per Press Association
London
Birrell
Bristol
Ireland
House of Lords
Morocco Policy Backed by French Chamber of Deputies
Paris January 29 The Chamber of Deputies votes confidence in Clemenceau's Moroccan policy by 486 to 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Clemenceau
Transvaal Asiatic Legislation Draws Scrutiny Across Colonies
A Blue Book details alarm over Transvaal Asiatic rules as India and other colonies weigh immigration effects. General Botha pledged temporary permits for distinguished Asiatics and possible expulsion limits before the act, while Pretoria cites rising Natal Asian numbers as a warning. Smuts urges firm action to prevent immigration from overwhelming South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
My Morley
Sir Edward Grey
India
Botha
British Africa
Pretoria
General Smuts
Natal
South Africa
Transvaal
Flimsy Excuse Over Transvaal Policy Sparks Debate
In a New Reform Club speech Mr Chownaggree condemns Trans vaal actions toward Asia tics as creating a crisis and imperial danger. He cites Lord Algin's defense of non interference as weak, arguing self government is for internal affairs, not oppression of British subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chownaggree
New Reform Club
Transvaal
Lord Algin
Labour Party Changes and Proposed Amendment in Commons
Mr Henderson becomes Labour chairman in the House of Commons succeeding Mr Keir Hardie. Sir W Robson remains Solicitor-General and takes over the late Sir J Lawson Walton as Attorney-General. Mr Evans succeeds Sir W Hobson as member for Morganshire. Sir Gilbert Parker proposes an amendment to the Address-in-Reply condemning the government for not fulfilling labour reforms in the New Hebrides and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Presa Association
London
Henderson
Keir Hardie
Labour Party
House of Commons
W. Robson
J. Lawson Walton
8. T. Evans
Morganshire
Hag
W. Hobson
Gilbert Parker
Hebrides
Transvaal
King Edward and Queen Alexandra Open Parliament in London
The royal opening of Parliament by King Edward and Queen Alexandra drew strong public enthusiasm. Bills listed cover Licensing and Education for England and Wales, Hours of Labour in Coal Mines, Housing of the Working Classes, Property Valuation for Taxation, Ireland’s University Education, land acquisition for Ireland relief, port and waterway improvements in London, child protection, juvenile offender treatment, and Scottish land and valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
England and Wales
Ireland
River reports show rivers fishable across Ashburton county
At 9 o clock this morning all the Ashburton county rivers were reported to be fishable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Cautious Buying of Bicycles Advised in Auction Flood
Consumers are urged to avoid low quality auction bicycles and seek high grade machines from firms such as Royal Enfield Bardge Whitworth and New Fluction. Local agent 2 D Johnston in Burnett Street represents these brands.
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Royal Enfield
Bardge- Whitworth
D. Johnston
Burnett Street
Cable News Miss Rebinserk Letters From Prison
London January 29 Miss Rebinserk writes to Mr Kimber saying she does not wish to see him again. She cites greater sympathy and better advice in prison. Mr Kimber is at a loss to understand her attitude in the Oruge Portland case.
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Province of
Road Boards
County Council
Alwyn
Mr Wilson
Per Press Association
London
New Zealand Peculiarities Air Complaints by British Officer
Colonel Hopetown, commandant of the British rifle team, retires from a New Zealand visit in Adelaide. He prefers Australia to New Zealand calling it God’s own country less hospitable, cites high charges and restricted liquor sales as major issues. He notes travel accommodation lags behind Australia and doubts a return.
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Adelaide
Hopetown
New Zealand
Australia
Tourist Department
Amateur forecaster predicts quakes and tides in New Zealand
Wellington January 30 An amateur weather prophet known for accurate forecasts claims major disturbances will occur around February 2 including an earthquake tidal wave or hurricane with heavy rain. He bases this on the earth being closer to the moon than in many years, especially in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Earth
New Zealand
Sheep Maggot Bulletin Issued by Government
Wellington reports a Department of Agriculture bulletin on the sheep maggot by Chief Government Veterinarian Gil rath. The pest has only recently been identified in New Zealand, with serious ravages in some areas. The illustrated bulletin helps farmers identify the fly, check spread, and protect flocks.
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Wellington
Gilrath
Department of Agriculture
Dominion
New Zealand
Transhipment Expansion for New Zealand Passengers In Dunedin
The Union Company plans enhanced facilities for transhipment of New Zealand passengers. A powerful steam launch will be dispatched soon to aid transfer at Suva for journeys by Canadian and Australian liners.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company
Somerset Buildings
Burnett Street
Dalgety and Company
Mount Cook
Madame Sara Bernhardt
Mr Williamson
New Zealand
Christchurch
Dunedin
T Union Company
Suva
University Senate Accepts Catholic Medical Scholarship Bequest
The University Senate debated the Daniel O'Sullivan bequest of Pleasant Point to fund Catholic medical student scholarships. The Chancellor proposed handing the bequest to the Public Trustee to keep the university secular. After hours of debate the Senate, by 14 votes to 4, decided to accept the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willington
University
Daniel O'Sullivan
Pleasant Point
Robert Stout
Senate
Frozen meat and butter market cables from London
The London office reports Napier Wellington and North Island mutton at 44d per lb and beef hindquarters 32d with forequarters at 2d. Dalgety notes a firm butter market with no expected price decline due to reduced supplies.
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Wnapeer
The
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
London
Napier
Wellington
North Island
Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited
Bush Fires Ravage Invercargill District
Bush fires in the Otautau district have caused extensive damage after burning for over a week. On Wednesday several houses at Harrington Drag and the Southland Timber Co mills were destroyed, with losses estimated at 1500 and 500 respectively. Bridges and tramways suffered. mills to shut for a month for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargill
Otautav
Messrs. Harrington Drag
Southland Timber Company
Bush Fire Rages in Aniseed Valley and Motupiki
A serious bush fire sweeps the Aniseed Valley copper mine area threatening the United Mine smelter. Five days of efforts to save the smelter continue as winds shift. At Motupiki large fires on Mx Rockfort property threaten houses and farm buildings. Newport Bros and Coleman Bros homes are at risk. Firefighters work gallantly. one man Fy Savage nearly burned to death while helping redirect flames from a swamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
United Mine
Mx Rockfort
Motupiki
Newport” Bros
Coleman ° Bros
Messrs
Coleman Bros
Fy Savage
Milking Machines Sell Labor Savings Says Dannevirke Figures
Farmers Mesars Peacock and Andrews report on the T.K.G. Milking Machine claiming they double daily cow milk, reduce time by an hour, and extend paddock time by two hours. They note steadier milking and calmer nervous cows, with J B Mackwan and Co. Ltd as sole agents in Dunedin for fuller information.
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Peacock and Andrews
Dannevirke
L.E.G
J. B. Mackwan
Co., Ltd
Dunedin
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Lois
Mtcrell & Turner
Duality Grapers,” Ashburton
Carpenters
Staley
Canterbury
Our
Prichs
Wien’s Clothing
Gale Price
Wz, Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Branch
Mokt Car Cars
Carson’s
Tancred Street
Craighhad
Berryman
Craighead and Co., Tailors and Outfitters
WM. Wilson
the Normal School
Cranmer Square
Commercial Department
Ashdurion
Austriav
Winter's Road
Anarn
I’. Trerurza
F. Terroilan
GJ Plendid
Esidential Property
Alford Forest Road
A Jownin Dempster
Dempster
I. F Erriman
Erriman
H. Gresham
Cameron Street
West
A. T. AH. Wrens
East Street
Frank Curtis
F.P
Philadelphia
Consulting Optician
J. E. Winsloe
Mossburn
J. E. Winsloe and Co
Somerset Hotel
L.T.P
Feilding
Ashhurst
Palmerston North
Pohonui
Hunterville
O.R.P
R. Handcock
Colombo Street
Cathedral Square
Duncan Ross
Tancred St
Triangle
the Triangle
Smith Mackwell
Ashburtar
Busiatt Street
H. Bairstow
Triangle Cash
Mason + wallon
Spotswood
Nest
Buxton & Thomas
Triangle Cash Stores
Pritchard
Pette Eae
Yd Bros
A. T. H. Williams
Wast Street
Harold EB. Curtis
Cameron Stress
Live Stock General Insurance Company of
Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance and Accident Insurance
Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company
Quihell
Mailing and Co., Limited
Arivate
Harglo E. Gurtis
Abbey
Copan
Baring Square West
Ashburton Tire Brigade
Staf
Samaritan
Forty Mile
Kairanga
Kimbolton
New South Wales Railways
Mokoia
Elevation
Newmarket
Manawatu Times
Mra Henderson
Good Templars Lodge
Bra. Barrett
Mount Somers
St. Aidan’s
Annie Bennett
Maggie Doak
Annie Webster
King
Edward VII
Dominions
Edwin
Addington Ealeyards
Addington
A. D. MecHraith
Rakaia
Lds
W. Baxter
Py Doig
A. D. Mellraith
Las
Wanganui
Minister of Labour
Gorville
Eastbrook
Gore
F. W. Seitt
F. W. Isitt
Auckland
Bay of Islands
Bay of Plenty
Taumarunui
J. Dawson
Evening Post
Taieri Advocate
Mosgisl
Caversham Tunnel
Ife
Caversham Station
T. W. Kirk
Lyttelton Times
Timaru
Cable N News
Home and Foreign
United Press Association
Telegraph
Irish Affairs
Moroceo
New Hebrides
Cable News
Pet Press Association
Newcastle
Rhondda
Bourke
Townsville
University. Senate
Commercial
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