Ashburton High School Board Meeting Proceedings
Ashburton High School Board of Governors met with present chairman Joshua Tucker and five others. Debts and credits noted, Education Department letters discussed, roll shows 105 pupils with 103 average attendance. proposals for a propagating frame with glass top and shower bath. works committee to act. appointments of visiting committee. discussions on Hampstead reserve lease and experimental farm. accounts paid totaling £168 8s 2d.
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Ashburton High School Board of Governors
Joshua Tucker
C. Reid
Lill
Department of Education
Denshire
Messrs Griffins and Sons
London
Christchurch
W. F. Watters
Messrs Reid and
Works Committee
Messrs’ Réid
Board of Education
Mesers Denshire
Tucker
Bullet Marker Blamed In Mysterious River Road Calamity
A horse on the River Road near Meade in Rakaia collapsed after being struck by a bullet. Master Jack Fagan escaped harm by leaping a fence as the animal bolted then died in midair. Police are handling the investigation amid concerns over stray firearm use.
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Jack ‘Fagan
Meade
Rakaia
W. A. Strachan
Pagan
Glassey
Weather forecast for Pemain station frost note
The Pemain weather station records ten degrees of frost last night. Mr Bates forecasts westerly winds strong to gale and squally changeable weather with a falling barometer.
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Pemain
Bates
Methven June Weather Records From Rudstone Observatory
Meteorological notes by Mr James Carr at Rudstone Methven for June show total rainfall 1.64 inches over 7 days with 1.02 inches on the 8th and 0.19 inches on the 21st. Frosts occurred on 20 mornings with the coldest 9 degrees on the 14th 27th and 28th. A north west breeze cooled mornings on nine days, barometer ranged from 29.90 to 30.96 inches with a high on the 28th.
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James Carr
Ashburton
Riots at Rand Club as Troopers Fire On Strikers
In Johannesburg on July 7 clashes erupted as three cavalry charges failed to disperse an angry crowd at the Rand Club. An officer ordered fire. six troopers killed six men, with many wounded. Police and soldiers faced gunfire while rioters looted, burned, and attacked the club premises. Martial law followed with residents urged to stay indoors after dusk. Generals Botha and Smuts and Colonel Truter intervened on the balcony as police retreated.
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Johannesburg
Nmiob
Rand Club
Troper
Isine
Chidleigh
Loveday Street
Commissioner Street
Commissioner and
Loveday Streets
Botha
Smuts
Truter
Settlement Ends Local Mine Strike in Johannesburg
A mob in Benorie burned shops and a strike-breakers’ office while a Star branch was blown up. In Randfontein 1500 natives attacked a compound as Hussars dispersed them. Strike leaders say miners accepted the settlement and 1200 Federated Trades Unions members urge recall of Lord Gladstone by the Imperial Government.
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Johannesburg
Benorie
Star
Randfontein
Hussars
Federated Trades Unions
Pretoria
Imperial Government
Lord Gladstone
Strike Leaders Press Government on Grievances
A deputation of strike leaders met General Botha to seek protection for strike-breakers and objected to limits on safety. The leaders say the government asked union representatives to draft grievances after incidents at the miners funeral.
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Botha
Rand troubles resolved brings relief on London Stock Exchange
Relieved chatter on the London Stock Exchange as the Rand troubles reach a satisfactory conclusion. Market sentiment improves with investors cautiously optimistic about the outlook.
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London
Stock Exchange
Balkans War Reports Show Conflicting Bulgarian and Servian Gains
The Press association reports conflicting claims of victories by Bulgaria and Servia in Macedonia. Both sides say they achieved success at the same places and times, with Viennese circles suggesting Bulgarian strength while others say Bulgarians are checked but still pressing their campaign. Casualties are heavy on both sides, with many wounded arriving in Belgrade from bayonet and knife wounds rather than gunshot injuries.
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Ilondon
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Servia
Bervin
Belgrade
Suffragette Conspiracy Crushed and Attacks Reported
The Daily Mail reports militant suffragettes crushed by the Cat and Morse Bill leaving the movement leaderless. Gunpowder in an iron pipe exploded in a subterranean passage at Liverpool Exchange causing damage. William Ross jailed amid suspected Salem Chapel arson. Robberies target chapel collection boxes across Wales.
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London
Daily Man
Liverpool Exchange
William Ross
Salem
Wales
Militants Form New South African Workers Union
Militant and ultra socialist strikers reject leaders and back a continued strike. They march to Braamfontein to mobilize railway workers. Kendal unveils a new union of South African workers on behalf of the revolutionary party. General Botha and General Burns promise to study dependents' provisions in the settlement for strike-breakers.
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Acapetown
Saily
Botha
Burnts
Alon
Braamfontein
Kendal
Revolutionary Party
Suffragette Plot Claimed To Threaten London
The Standard reports a suffragette plot uncovered in London on July 7. Authorities seized thousands of phosphorus tubes and other combustibles believed to threaten multiple locations across the city in a coordinated attack.
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London
Smallpox Scare In Sydney As Cases Surge
Sydney reports 38 new smallpox cases, the largest daily total yet. Quarantine now covers 143 people with 57 patients and 86 convalescents or contacts. Vaccination continues despite a lymph supply shortage, with authorities promising restock to meet demand.
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Sydney
Shipping Stung by Outbreak Affects Sydney Port
The July 8 1985 dispatch reports a disease outbreak hitting Sydney port with several shipping lines omitting Sydney as a port of call. Federal Premier Mr Cook vows firm action and vaccination is required for vessel crews and passengers.
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Sydney
Cook
Greek Forces Engage At Doiran To Krivolak
Belgrade reports a three day battle as Greeks from Doiran move toward Krivolak after a Bulgarian right wing defeat at Mount Kitka. Servians recapture Krivolak and find Bulgarian diary notes planning a June 29 attack. Servian losses total 15 000 and Bulgarian 20 000. governments sever Bulgaria relations by telegraph.
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Belgrade
Doiran
Krivolak
Mount Kitka
Kochana
Bulgaria
Plot to destroy London reported by the Standard
The Standard claims suffragettes plan to burn leading business centres and government offices in one night to eclipse prior actions. It says they have consulted experts on handling large quantities of dangerous material and may move it between sites to avoid detection, with French aviators offered funds to cross the Channel and drop bombs.
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London
Standard
Question in the Commons on Imperial troops in South Africa
In the Commons Mr Harcourt said Lord Gladstone acted lawfully and sanctioned military aid to preserve order amid a large native presence at the Rand. He read a telegram suggesting miners would accept settlement terms. the Speaker declined to consider Mr Outhwaite’s motion implying censure on the South Africa government.
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London
Harcourt
Commons
Gladstone
Union
Rand
Outhwaite
South Africa
Flousa
Bulgar–Greek Atrocity Report From Salonica
The Greeks claim after the fortress fight at Sarighoul the Bulgarians found Lieutenant Markandonaki wounded and decapitated him with eye gouging. About 2700 refugees have arrived from pillaged villages and eight thousand wounded have arrived. schools and hospitals are overflowing.
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Salonica
Sarighoul
Markandonaki
Governor and staff vaccinated in Sydney report
Sydney dispatch notes that large supplies of lymph are en route from Melbourne and New Zealand. The Governor Sir Gerald Strickland and his staff are among those vaccinated as of July 8.
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Sydney
Melbourne
New Zealand
Sir Gerald Strickland
Sackville Will Case Concludes In Probate Victory
The Probate Court declares no undue influence or fraud in Sir John Sackville's will case. Lady Sackville upheld as will and codicils were duly executed. Judgment given for probate with costs after a crowded hearing.
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London
John Scott
Sackvilles
Sackville
Pier-Set on Fire in Southport Pier Blaze
July reports from London describe a fire on Southport Pier where paraffin soaked planks ignited. The blaze damaged a shelter shed though no serious injuries reported. Suffragette literature was recovered amid the debris.
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London
Southport
Senator Luea Leaves for Australia and New Zealand
Vancouver dispatch reports Mr Alexander Luea, provincial member of the Senate for Yale, will depart Wednesday aboard the Marama for Australia and New Zealand. He aims to inquire how the governments credit systems of the two countries assist farmers.
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Vancouver
Alexander Luea’s
Senate
Yale
Australia
New Zealand
Bulgarian Claims Abroad Spark War Dispatch
Sofia reports that Serbians attacked Bulgarians near Ishtik twice but were repulsed with heavy losses. Bulgarians claim 4000 Serbians captured at Krivolak as ministers at Belgrade and Cetinje are recalled and Bulgarian interests placed under Russian protection. Sobranje convened for Tuesday.
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Sofia
Ishtik
Krivolak
Belgrade
Cettinje
Russia
MP questions Marconi shares punishment in Commons
Unionist MP for Shropshire Mr Br. Tunt asks why a Post Office engineer Taylor was reduced in rank for buying Marconi shares while Cabinet members faced no sanctions for similar acts. Postmaster General Herbert Samuels replies that offences were not similar.
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Uly
London
Commons
BR. Tunt
Shropshire
Taylor
Marconi
Herbert Samuels
Mawson Expedition Fund Donation and Aurora Sailings
Sydney reports that Robert Lucas Tooth donated 1000 pounds to the Mawson relief fund. John Davis, captain of the Aurora, is slated to sail from Austen on July 18.
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Sydney
Robert Lucas Tooth
Mawson
John Davis
Aurora
Austen
Porte requests Bulgarian evacuation of Rodosto front
Berlin reports that the Porte has demanded Bulgaria evacuate Rodosto and the Marmora coast immediately and has begun demarcation of the Enos Midia frontier.
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Berlin
Porte
Bulgaria
Rodosto
Marmora
Enos-Midia
Tragedy in Drum Moyne husband shoots wife then kills self
Thomas Streater, living apart from his wife, visited her home and after a brief talk fired twice at her head and then shot himself in the temple. The wife was taken to hospital in serious condition. Streater is dead.
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Sydney
Drummoyne
Thomas Streater
Russian Garrisons Mobilise in South Regions
ST. PETERSBURG July 7 garrisons in Southern and South western Russia are mobilising with authorities issuing orders for units and reserves to prepare for potential engagement as tensions rise across the fronts.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Home Rule Bill debate moves to third reading
The Fon. A. Birrell moved the third reading of the Home Rule Bill while Mr Bonar Law urged rejection in the debate received July 8 at 12 50 p.m.
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London
Fon. A. Birrell
Bonar Law
Aftermath in Johannesburg Street Fighting
Twenty men were killed and 150 wounded in street fighting on Saturday in Johannesburg. The incident occurred in July with casualties reported from the capital city.
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Johannesburg
Medical Officers Recalled to Rejoin Forces in Cha t aldia
Military Governor orders all Medical Service officers on furlough to return to duty at Cha taldia and Gallipoli as World War I operations intensify.
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Constantinople
Saly
Ithe
Chataldia
Gallipoli
Bulgaria Seeks London Market Loan Amid Balkan Anxiety
A July 8 report notes Bulgaria attempting to borrow on the London market. Financial circles express strong opposition to loans to Balkan states given current circumstances.
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London
Bulgaria
Governor General Denounced Over Troop Use
Cable from Bloemfontein insisting Lord Gladstone withdraw the Imperial troops used against strikers. Citizens signatory urge immediate action as the dispute unfolds in London.
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London
Keir-Hardie
Bloemfontein
Lord Gladstone
Strilers
Labour unrest halts as Ormskirk strike ends in conference
Report from London notes July events during the King's tour of Lancashire. The Ormskirk grain strike began June 25 and affected a wide area until a conference between farmers and labourers settled the dispute.
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London
Lancashire
Ormskirk Grhich
Italians Attacked Near Sloka Report Losses
Arabs attacked military road workers near Sloka on July 7. Italian forces suffered seven officers and 100 men killed and three officers and 100 men wounded according to Press Association dispatch received July 8.
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Per Press Association
Tripoli
Sloka
Country versus town at farmers conference
Sydney July 8 reports open debate at the annual Farmers and Settlers Association conference. Speakers deplore perceived neglect of country members by the Government and call for ending wobbling to create a straight party. The conference decides on the question of forming such a party.
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Sydney
Barmers’ and Settlers’ ‘Association
Newcastle Exports Shift Warned By Coal Trade
The report notes that Newcastle coal exports to other States and New Zealand rose four percent in the past six months while foreign exports fell notably.
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Bydney
Newcastle
New Zealand
Mines Resuming As Strikers State Grievances
Johannesburg reports several mines have resumed work after stoppages as strikers present grievances. The update notes the returning of operations and ongoing labor tensions amid unrest in the mining sector.
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Johannesburg
Midlands Strike Ended in Settlement
London reports the Midlands strike has been settled after talks. No details on parties or terms are provided.
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Midlands
London
Greeks Drive Bulgarians Across Strymon River in Pursuit
Greek forces in a two-segment engagement pushed Bulgarian troops across the Strymon River and began pursuit to Cerre. Greek warships seized the steamer Victoria carrying hay for the Bulgarian army.
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Athens
Strymon
Ceres
Holman Frames Politics as Religion at Banquet
State Premier W. A. Holman said politics with his Labour Party was a religion. He claimed his goal was reached upon becoming premier and vowed to quit politics if he could not remain in the party. He declared his colours nailed to the mast.
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Press _Association
Sydney
W. A. Holman
Labour Party
Man Fatally Injured by Car Near Louisville
A man was fatally injured in Louisville Kentucky when a motor car struck a rock and threw him onto his head. The incident was reported from New York on July 7.
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New York
Louisville
Kentucky
Scotland defeats England in AL bowls match
Scotland defeated England by a large margin 268 to 219 in an AL bowls contest, highlighting a strong performance by Scotland and a tough day for England.
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Scotland
England
Parliament questions on Australian naval plans and Henderson report
Sir Gilbert Parker asked the government if Australia accepted Admiral Henderson’s naval report and sought details on construction, personnel, and costs. He also questioned progress of the small arms factory and Naval College and whether naval works at Montreal were discussed. Churchill's replies were read in the Commons.
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London
Suly
Gilbert Parker
Gravesend
Australia
Henderson
Naval
Naval College
Montreal
Chirrchill
Successful Trial of White Star Liner Ceramic
The White Star liner Ceramic, built for the Australian division, completed a successful trial trip in London. She is armed under Admiralty arrangements and practiced firing ranges of 1400 and 5600 yards.
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Press
London
Ceramic 18000-ton White Star liner to Australia set
The Ceramic, an 18000 ton White Star liner, is a triple screw passenger steamer with two reciprocating engines and a low pressure turbine. Launched December 11 1912 by Harland and Wolff, she measures 675 feet by 69 feet and will carry 600 passengers with potential expansion to 820.
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Sydney. Ie Morning
Australia
Handiare
Twitt-Strawn
Messrs Harland and “Wolff, ‘Ltd
Walft
Morwaed
Mob Lynches Man Over Alleged Attack in Pensacola
A mob in Pensacola hangs a Black man who allegedly attacked a white girl. They string him to a telegraph pole and riddled the body with bullets. The incident is reported with graphic, non-graphic framing reflecting era violence.
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New York
Pensacola
Florida
Protestant Churches Conference Adopts Resolutions in New Hebrides
The conference at Prana New Hebrides adopted resolutions criticizing missionaries indictments and demanding radical changes in the administration of the group, including how the condominium issue is handled.
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Prana
New Hebrides
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