Ashburton licensing district debated in magistrate court
Mn Purnell argued Ashburton remains a licensing district until June 30 under Section 146, due to boundary changes placing licenses from Geraldine into Ashburton. Justice Williams, in a Dunedin ruling, supported his view, noting the law creates a temporary license district until licenses lapse, with future legislative amendment likely.
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Mn Pornell
Ashburton
Purnell
Geraldine
Day
Thomas Hutchison
Oamaru
Justice Williams
Dunedin
Esterday
Government retrenchment hits local offices and education costs
Local and general news note retrenchment across the Dominion affects public services and highways. Departments like Income Tax and Government Life shift from commissions paid via post offices to in-house work. Education costs rise as Hon. G Fowlds urges halting excess spending while technical and secondary education expand. Frost at the Domain station reports ten and a half degrees. Advertisements promote Go-carts with an Eider down Quilt giveaway and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for injuries.
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IH Ig
FB D. Johnston
Chamberlain
Alt
Ashburton poultry venture and local council notes
A resident explains profit from keeping twenty-five chicks and a setting of eggs, detailing costs and returns over two years. The Ashburton Debating Society discusses small navies for British Empire defense. Local bridge renewal near Alford Forest begins with a 200,000 ft timber plan. Port Chalmers Otago Dock opened. Ashburton market reports sheep, ewes, and lambs sales. Parliament letters address rail grain by law. Southland cat shipments and railway gambling concerns noted. Government consolidation of publications announced. Various local notices on charity, libraries, and cycles offered for sale.
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Ashburton
Alford Forest
Press Association
Port Chalmers
Jon
Canadian Loan and International News Digest
Canadian issued a six and a half million loan bearing interest at six and a half per cent with a conversion option for holders of four million four per cent bonds. The Porte defends Crete concessions amid public pressure and opposes Greek code involvement. New Zealand watercolour show in Modern Gallery attracts wide interest. General French reports army ready for field with personnel increased since 1803. Kaiser abandons northern cruise amid Berlin political crisis. London considers building a St Pauls bridge costing 1 647 000 pounds. Sir Edouard Girouard appointed Governor of the British East Africa Protectorate, succeeding Sir James Sadler. Colonial pageant revival suggested by Financial News. Miners Eight Hours Bill comes into force in the Black Country. Daylight Saving Bill adopted in Cincinnati.
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London
Canada
British Poltfigs and the Budget Debates in London
London reports on anti-suffrage and budget protests with Lord Cromer and Lord Curzon debating tariff reform, Lloyd George tax proposals, and Kitchener's role in India. Violent suffrage demonstrations erupt near Parliament. Inspector Jarvis refuses deputation messages as Mrs Pankhurst strikes him. Over 100 arrests include notable figures.
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Pankhurat
St. Stephen’s
Asquith
Pankhurst
Jarvis
Frestmagus
Jofkcs
Privy Council
Treasury
Haverfield
Abinger
Maud Jacobsen
Murderous Sequel at Navia Castle Feud Turns Fatal
Madrid dispatch reports a bomb hurled through a castle window during a house party at Senator Morgador's Navia residence. Six people died, including the senator his wife and daughter, amid a political feud linked motive.
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Per
Press Association
Madrid
Persians Militants Rally For Tehran Stand
Teheran June 20 British and Russian consuls failed to halt Sardar Assad's 4000 nationalist march toward Teheran. The Shah sends overtures from the palace. ST. PETERSBURG June 30 a force is to be sent to Teheran to safeguard Europeans.
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Per
Press Association
Teheran
Sardar- Assad
ST. Petersburg
London Publicans to Raise Beer Prices Tomorrow
A report notes an alarming event phrase and announces beer prices will rise by half a penny per pint tomorrow as publicans respond to unspecified circumstances. The notice is dated July 1 at 10.80 a.m. and uses strong language about an enemy having done this.
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T. Barber
Press Association
London
London Publicans
National Strike Threat Unanimously Backed by Miners
The Miners Federation Conference in London voted to support Welsh miners and urged a national stoppage if talks at Cardiff fail. A federation wide ballot will decide the action should negotiations prove fruitless.
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London
Miners Federation
Cardiff
All Red route proposed by Sir Charles Tupper
London June 30 Sir Charles Tupper argues in the Nineteenth Century for an All Red route. He suggests Canada New Zealand and Australia should build large steamships under Admiralty supervision commanded by naval officers and armed to protect trade routes in war and serve as troop transports. Each dominion would may have local naval development.
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London
Charles Tupper
England
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Admiralty
Arnst Challenge Prompts Thames Championship Decision
In London on June 40 The Sportsman reports Arnst challenging for sculling while Barry's backers say he will not travel to Australia. They prefer the championship be decided on the Thames.
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London
Sportsman
Arnst
Barry
Australia
Thames
New Zealand heavyweight boxing championship held at Christchurch
The professional heavyweight bout produced J J Maloney defeating E J Picton in a 18 st 1 lb fight as the first NZ championship under a proper sports body. Amateur contests saw J Hegarty beat BR Heatley and T Brady defeat W F Pemberthy. Ashburton lad A Trezise returns to the ring for Dunedin championship meeting next month.
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Christchurch
Iar Paineship
J. J. Maloney
Anedin
T. Brady
W. F Pemberthy
Lyttelton
A. Trezise
Ashburton
Rushcutters’ Bay
Budnay
Dunedin
Influenza Cure Promoted by Wood’s Peppermint Remedy
Advertises Wood's Great Peppermint Cure as a influenza treatment. Mentions pricing or sale terms in old currency, noting a cost of sixpence and two shillings sixpence. Promotional language emphasizes pharmacy or remedy availability during period illness.
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Wood
Labour in the New Hebrides House debate raises servitude limits
In the House of Commons debate British representatives discuss restrictions allowing white residents to employ domestic servants in the New Hebrides. The plan permits renewals but restricts movement to within ten miles of home, with safeguards against broader removal. The discussion centers on colonial governance and resident rights.
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House of Commons
Homie
Colonial seamen relief committee named by colonel
Colonel Seely appoints a committee with Mr Owen Philippe as chairman to inquire into methods for aiding destitute colonial seamen and colonial India initiatives left in Britain.
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Seely
Mittee
Owen ‘Phillipe
Britain
Runciman Responds to Deputation Over 1902 Act
London officials report President Mr Runciman and other Board of Education members replying to a deputation of five resiaters and firms who declined to alter the Act of 1902, citing administrative concerns and firm positions.
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London
Runciman
Board of Education
Clifford
Wrens
Advice on Chamberlain Balm From Perth Reader
Advices received report the death of Sir Ion Shenton and note residents Mr G. R. Lamplough and Mr Riley of Estport and Shortland. A Grey Street reader Mrs J Morwick says after her son burned his hand severely she used Chamberlain Balm and later Chamberlain’s Balm for headaches toothache and rheumatism with relief and recommends it to families.
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