Tragedies Reported Across Cities in a Series of Accidents
The report lists multiple fatalities and injuries: Tough Trumble, missing cook, found in a river at Gisborne. W Kohlies, fireman, killed by earth in a pit near Spratford. L Bennington breaks collarbone playing football at Geraldine. Bertram Ferguson, carpenter, commits suicide at West Tamaki after leaving a letter. David Adams dies from a rifle injury after a dog play incident near Mercer while en route to Auckland Hospital.
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Per Press Association
Gisborne
Tough Trumble
Spratford
Huirea
Skinder Road
Geraldine
L. Bennington
Auckland
Bertram
John Terguson
Thames
West Tamaki
Ferguson
David Adams
Mercer
Calliope Dock Case verdict in Auckland Harbour Board suit
Shaw, Savill and Albion sue Auckland Harbour Board for 15000 pounds claiming losses from Mamari steamer accident. Jury initially split nine to two in favor of defendants after three hours of deliberation. verdict for defendants entered with costs to be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Shaw, Savill and Albion
Arbitration Court awards partial compensation ruling
Wellington June 29 The Arbitration Court ruled in favor of Robert Russell against the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The judge held the late claim defense barred due to parties agreeing on statutory liability and two payments made before three months elapsed. The court also found insufficient proof that Russell understood the signed documents. He was granted one pound per week from November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration Court
Robert Russell
New Zealand Loan and Mercanti Agency Company
Tha
Justice Sim
Explosion at Devonport住宅 Household dynamite blast at Evans home
Unpleasant disturbance reports a domestic dynamite explosion in the kitchen at the residence of Mr John Evans in Devonport. Mrs Evans sustained injuries to her arm and leg as coal dust and shrapnel flew from a smashed stove. A box containing dynamite caiza was found during later inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
John Evans
Devonport
Airs Evans
Scow Tramp Beached Safely After Fierce Gale
A scow tramp travelling from Kaipara to Manukau loaded with timber was driven by a fierce gale on the West Coast. The crew cut adrift the boat to avoid steering damage as seas rose. The vessel was lashed to the wheel by the captain while the crew clung to the rigging. The scow reached a beach twelve inches south of Kaiapara Meads, with all hands safe and minor damage anticipated to ease when wind shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Kaipara
Manukau
Caitain Daniels
Sandy Peach
Parkhurst
Kaiapara Meads
Volunteer Medal Competition Results From Government Awards
The Government Volunteer Medal Competitions announced gold and silver medals across districts. Winners include Private Guy of Wellington Guards 53 points, Private Monk Victoria Rifles 61, Private Williamson Fast and Telegraph Rifles 48, Colour Sergeant Duncan Denniston Rifles, See Holloway Blenheim Rifles 54, Sergeant Ching Waimea Rifles 58, Sergeant Waugh Port Guards Timaru 50, Sergeant France Gore Rifles 52. Additional silver medals awarded in Nelson and Canterbury districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
North Island
Guy
Wellington Guards
Monk
Victoria ‘Rifles
Auckland
Williamson
Fast and Telegraph Rifles
South Island
Duncan
Denniston Rifles
South Islanc
Holloway
Blenheim Rifles
Nelson
Ching
Waimea Rifles
Canterbury
Waugh
Port Guards
Timaru
Otago
Bsergeant France
Gore Rifles
Native Lands For Sale In Waitutuma Block
The Waitutuma Block of 17 800 acres near the Whangaimoana estate is likely to be sold. Natives plan to form an administrative committee after a Land Court meeting, with interests ranging from seven to 1500 acres among 39 owners. A broader movement seeks freehold sales of adjacent Waitutuma lands while a local goods list notes bicycle and tire prices from Carson Tancred Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wairarapa
North Island
Waitutuma la
Whangaimoana Estate
South
Waira- Taoa
Land Court
Totura
Matai
Waitutuma
Escaped Prisoners Recaptured Near Hokitika
Delaney and Gibbons, who fled Hokitika gaol Tuesday, were captured at Lake Coleridge Saturday evening. They appeared before Mrs Day S M and were remanded to Hokitika. They endured a harsh trek across the ranges in bitter cold with little food and gear, then were nabbed when their gaol underclothes betrayed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Delaney
Gibbons
Hokitika
Lake Coleridge
G. Day
S.M
Iuvikip
Appointment to Hansard staff announced in Wellington
Wellington July 1 Mr J Stevenson chief private secretary to the Minister of Lands has been appointed to the Hansard staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. Stevenson
Minister of Lands
Hansard
Idle and Disorderly in Christchurch Raid Case
Michael Foggarty was charged before Mr WY G Day with being idle and disorderly and an associate of thieves and vagrants. He was sentenced to one month. the charge of being found in a sly-grog shop was withdrawn by the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Michael Foggarty
WY. G. Day
Carruthers v Union Company Compensation Case
A Wellington Arbitration Court hearing on Carruthers v Union Company records a greaser on the Mararoa claiming 200 pounds for partial incapacity after a pumping lever severed two fingers. The accident occurred twelve miles south of Cape Campbell on a Wellington to Lyttelton voyage. The defense argues any partial incapacity may be temporary and that the incident occurred at sea beyond New Zealand waters. Judgment reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Carruthers
The
Union Company
Mararoa
Gape
Lyttelton
New Zealand
Correspondence Section Opines on Editorial Views
A correspondence item presents reader opinions with brief remarks and questions directed to the editor. The page notes it does not reflect the paper's stance and invites further letters from the public.
Borough council urged to act on high pressure water supply
In a letter to the editor a writer criticizes the Borough Council for inaction on a high pressure water supply. He recalls a former committee under Mayor Collins that failed to convene, warns against costly gas suction plants, and urges water or councilors to resolve the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Mayer
Satso
Askec
Gaetotky
Zena Poht
Wayer
Remembrance Sermon Honors Two Public Servants
At St Stephen's Anglican Church the Rev B Whitehouse praised the life of Sir John Bail and Mr James Stringfellow, citing long public service and reform efforts from 1859 General Synod to recent diocesan work. He urged emulation of their diligence, integrity, and hopeful legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
B. Whitehouse
John Bail
James’ Stringfellow
John Wail
General Synod
Whitehouse
Mr Stringfellow
Hud
Sale of T. 1160 and 1141 with dwellinghouse at corner Park and Cameron
Timaru wheat market shows unusual activity with prices up 2d to 3d per bushel. Sales reported at 4s 3d per bushel. Notices of gifts to Tua Rang i Old Men's Home and local benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ferriman
Park and
Cameron Streets
Timaru
F.E. Knight
Tuarangi Old Men's
Wakanui
Good Templars Lodge
C. Beech
Ashburton
W. Guise Brittain
Christchurch
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TOR Tae Harbour Board
Ver Press Association
Native Lands For Sale
Lyndkay
Brook
Dunlop
David Thomas
Horse Fair
D. Thomas
Enders
Methven
D. Hf. Denton
Public Works Office
W. G. Roberts
Wills St. West
Derato
Paresh Cray Fish
Hraughs
Morris Bros
East Street
Ab Mitchell
Turner
Buxton & Thomas
Autton and Sons
King’s
National Mortgage and Agency Co
H. M. Jones
H.M
Ercy
iMillehgll and
Uttor ’S Mammoth Pansies
National’ Mortgage and Agmey Co
Autton’s Seeds
Mational Mortgage and Agency Co
Reapers
Tee
Somerset Buildinies
Manchester Bros
ADIES
Tes
Riedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Intendive
Friedlander, Bros, Ltd
Utton
Tiss
Chas
Omas
Last Street
Ashkbortor
Ashburton United Band OF Hope
United Band of Hope
Te Oddfellows
C. McKenzie
C.C
G. D. H. Hefford
Chamberlain
Iamberlain
J.L. Myers
Narial. Mortgage and Agency Co
Berber
Drapers
Barnet Streed
Gates & Co
Monster Sale
Andautunm
Barr
Thames Valley
J. Peiehlander
Bonnington’s
Buxton and Thomas, Trifangla Cash Store
K. ‘D. Johnston
Alexandra
Persia
Recordec
A. T. H. Williams
Sheep Country
North
Acre
Bournville Cocoa
Cadbury, Bournville, Hagland
Cadbury Bros
Cohan Mari
Bournville
Cadbury's
Ent Ry
Grace
Victory
Avelock
Iiet Yawige
Magledo
Rt, Bell and Co
Perdozen Royals
Dover
Lee
Browch and Polson’s
Mowhawk
Saxon
Queensland
Arrowragg
Gerstena
Tinwald
Wedsise Fairfield
Meses
Ert
Saunders’ Buildings
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