Elizabeth Irvine Affidavit sworn May 1 1907 Christchurch
Ada Elizabeth Irvine swears to the truth of facts in a petition with personal knowledge and belief regarding non collusion with William Irvine. The oath is sworn at Christchurch on May 1 1907 before James R. Vincent a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand.
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Supreme Court OF
New Ziealand
Ada Ehzabeth Irvine
Christchurch
William Irvine
Tela
Mt. Somers
Ada Elizabeth Irvine
T. W. Stringer
Jme
R. Vincent
Supreme Court of New Zealand
New Zealand
Divorce notice under 1904 Act seeks respondent's appearance
Under The Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act, 1904 ADA ELIZABETH IRVINE of Christchurch petitions for dissolution alleging desertion for over five years. Respondent ordered to appear within two calendar months from July 10 1907, failing which the court will proceed. Deputy-Registrar W. W. Samson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Elizabeth ; Irvine
Christchurch
William Irvine
W. W. Samson
News and notes from Ashburton July 10 1907
Discussion on sheep losses in New Zealand and the hay fodder solution through extensive cultivation. References to Sir Harry Rawson, water conservation, and irrigation, plus local weather, a drama by Edwin Geach, and community notes on cemetery work, society meetings, and local commerce.
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New Zealand
Southland
Central Otago
South Canterbury
Harry Rawson
New South Wales
Harry
Agricultural Department
Ashburton Domain
Edwin Geach
Alma Héarts
Ashburton
J. M. Jones
Gir Mount
Seiéra
Ag Iduldvisi
Alford Intest
Mount Somers
Spencer Walpole
War Office
Flo
Isle of Man
Post Office
Ashburton Catholic Literary Society
Madden
Iérdelestad
Sydney Morning Herald
Ganterbury
Arbitration Court
St. Andrew’s
Templar
Taranaki
Wanganui
New York Herald
Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
Kilauea
Welsbach
J. Whelan
Auckland
Westport Times
Bracurn
Mangles River
Central
Buller
Australian Workers’ Union
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Justice O'Connor
Brook
Dunlop
U. H. Carson
Tancred Street
Orchestral concert and local meetings in Ashburton
Captain Edwin notes southerly winds frost at night with improving weather. The Orchestral Society plans a concert tomorrow with Richard Allan and E Smith as featured vocalists. Tinwald School Committee meets with sympathy for Mrs Bonnington and reports attendance. Local trade and employment conditions shown in the Labour Journal indicate steady but varied activity across sectors.
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Edwin
Orchestral Society
Wagner
Painhauser
Richard Allan
E. Smith
Christchurch
Tinwald
J. A. Clouluer
W. S. Helem
W. Cobb
W. Carrall
G.’ Osbirnac
A. Moodie
J. Bayliss
Bonnington
Wellington
Department of Labor Journal
Induction of Rev Adam Begg at St Andrews Rakaia
The induction of Rev Adam Begg to St Andrews Presbyterian Church Rakaia took place despite bad weather. Rev G B Inglis conducted the ceremony with ministers Rev Durwell Kaiapoi Rev Durward delivering the sermon, and Dr Erwin addressing the new pastor.
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Adam Begg
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Rakiia
Rakaia
G. B. Inglis
Durwell
Leeston
Erwin
Aid Ile
Reid
Kaiapot
Durward
Church of God
Paul
Lis
Wesley
Whitfield
Christ
Presbyterian Church
Inglis
P.J. Riddle
Bege
St. Andrew’s Church
Dr Erwin
Kaiapoi
My Maxwell
Ain Bens
G, B
R. Oakley
Lugtie
Welcome Social at Town Hall for Rev Begg
Over 100 attendees gathered as Rev G B Inglis opened with prayer. Telegrams of congratulations were read from church friends while Rev Begg presided and speakers praised his leadership and faith. A Milton Kirk Session minute was read, a purse of sovereigns was presented, music by local performers followed, and refreshments ended the gathering at ten.
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Begg
G. B. Inglis
Rakaia
P. J. Riddle
J. Mackenzie
Miller
Waugh
Jackson
Inglis
Mr Begg
Dy Erwin
Christchurch
Durward
Leeston
Swanson Reid
Kaiapoi
Legg
Rey Swanson Reid
Milton Kirk
Otago
Bege
Robert Oakley
Overdale
Taglis
Tucker
Gardiner
Misses Oakey
Miss Chamberlain
Miss Foster
Mr Palmer
McLean
Wright
Oakley
James Copland
Chertsey
Thanis
Farewell Social Honors Wheatstone Tradesman Mr A McConnell
A large gathering in Wheatstone bid farewell to Mr A McConnell after almost thirty years in residence and work as Macksmith and wheelwright. The event featured music, speeches by Mr James Small and others, a gold watch gift, dancing, and acknowledgments for Mrs Blair who also leaves the district.
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Wheatstone
A. McConnell
Macksmith and Wheelwright
John Small
James Small
McKay
Gilmour
Timms
Prebble
McConnell
W. P. Prebble
Blair
Civil Servants to press superannuation scheme in Christchurch
Christchurch civil servants plan a meeting this evening to urge Parliament to pass the superannuation scheme. The motion aims to coordinate with service members in other centres and copies will be sent to focal MPs to garner support. The meeting is to be chaired by Air H. W. Bishop.
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Christchurch
Focal
Air H. W. Bishop
Rakes
Evicted Tenants Bill Advances in London Committee
British politics report states the Evicted Tenants Bill was read a second time while the Colonial Statutes as evidence bill passed the Standing Committee without amendment in London.
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London
Standing ‘Committee
Japan and United States Navy Demonstration News
The Tokyo press notes Americas naval display as natural after imperial policy shift. Field Marshal Obama says the fleet arrival suits chrysanthemum season and Japan's hospitality. Prices slip on Tokyo exchange. Admiral Brownson and Admiral Dewey urge a peaceful transfer to show US naval power and balance in the Pacific.
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Por Press Association
America
Obama
Japan
New York
Admiral Brownson
Roosevelt
United States
Dewey
Pacific
Intercolonial Defence Commission Recommends Imperial Force
The Intercolonial Defence Commission advises Cape Colony and the Transvaal to maintain 1000 men each, the Orange River Colony and Natal 500 each, and Rhodesia 200. In wartime a colony could requisition others for needed forces. It also recommends a permanently paid force liable for service anywhere in the Empire.
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Per Press Association
Capetown
The
Intercolonial
Defamce Commisssion
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Natal
Rhodesia
Empire
Morocco Intrigues Stir Distrust Over Kaid MacLean Move
In Morocco July reports cite Raisuli removing Kaid MacLean to a mountain post near Tangier amid Sultanate distress. London dispatch notes Moorish Minister of War shows no anxiety about MacLean’s personal safety.
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Per Press Association
Morocco
Raisuli
Khama
Kaid MacLean
Tangier
London
Runciman
MacLean
Warship Programmes Russia Japan Reported
From St Petersburg and Berlin reports note Russia seeking an annual 81 million rouble appropriation for warship construction. Japan orders 22 inch guns from Krupp for dreadnoughts, costing about three million and employing 3000 more workers as major facilities expand to meet demand.
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ST. Petersburg
Berlin
Japan
Krupp Works
Britain
Trade Unionists reject Liberal Labour Commoners manifesto
Six Trade Unions allied with the Trade Unionist Tariff Reform Association issue a letter to the Press criticizing the manifesto for anti imperialist tone and pro ally stance. They deny state manufacturing ties and argue that colonial trade should be valued to prevent tariff driven export declines and to protect 110000 jobs.
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Per
Press Association
London
Trade Unionist Tariff Reform Association
Labour Commoners
Abolition of Slavery Proposal in East Africa
Mr Winston Churchill states that slavery will be abolished in Mombassa and the East African Protectorate. In October Parliament will be asked to vote compensation for the act and its impact.
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London
Winston Churchill
Mombassa
East African
British Civil List Pensions Notable Names Listed
The Civil List pensions include Sir KO Burnand with £200, Ouida £160, Miss Botham £50, John Davidson poet £100, George Howell ex MP £150, and two granddaughters of Robart Burne. Additional names appear in the read text.
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London
Ko, Burnand
Ouida
Miss Botham
Oswards
John “Davidson
George Howell
House of Commons
Robart Burne
Robbery at Dublin Castle London under investigation
The incident involved a safe unlocked with jewels worth thousands of pounds untouched. Insignia believed seen last on June 11, with the theft likely occurring around that time. Police list Dublin Castle in London as the location of the robbery.
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London
Murder of Mrs Macnamara in Emmore
Baxter confessed to entering the premises of Mrs Macnamara an elderly woman found dead in bed with a neck strip and battered head. The house was ransacked with £30 missing from a box, suggesting robbery as motive.
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Sydney
Baxter
Macnamara
Emmore
Southery
Pyramus Court Martial Tests Navigation Duties
At the Pyramus Court-martial in Sydney, officer Gurner Collingwood faced charges for the Watuhat collision. Lieutenants Braithwaite Hurst and Dunlop testified about navigation duties and the ship's position. Collingwood admitted sending for navigators twice and altering course on his own initiative, and he was reprimanded but released without prejudice as the trial continued the next day.
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Sydney
Gurnner Collingwood
Wwatuhat
Braithwaite
Collingwood
Hurst
Burst
Dunlop
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R.rreare
McDonald & Co
Burnett Strest
Collins
Westport
Pene Greta
Pelawmain
Puponga House
Coal
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BK. G. _ CRAIGHEAD
Modigan
Goapriaing
Trano
Nowan
Monest
Andrew Orr & Co., Ltd
Coleman
Terris
Great Winter Sale
Sheffield
Namee
Aes
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Pocket
KNI
G. Meddins
People’s Ironmonger
Burnett Street
Oppasie Arcade
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Gluterbury, Ltd
Winslow
John M. Hampton
Holland
F. Ferriman
Land and Estate
A. M. Jones
H M. Jones
H. Gresham
Paget
Havelock Street
Marlborough Province
Nelson District
New House
Barr
R. ¥. Ferguson
Canterbury District
Frederick Bevans Chapman
Supreme Court
Bml
Edward the
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
the Supreme Court
N.B
John Dryden Hall
Messrs. Duncan, Cotterill and Stringer
Cathedral Square
Eaving
General Smith
Arundel
C. C. McPhedran
Geraldine and Arundel
A. L. Zouch
Nicholas Welsh
A, L, Zouch, Tancred Street
Nye
J. L. Myers
Crimos
R. Totty, Chemist
Percy
Sheep Country
North Canterbury
Ate
Brindisi
Cox
Bank of Australasia
Percy H. Cox
U.A.O. Druids
Star of Ashburton Lodge
James Mellor
Zealandia Roos
Chamberlain
Midlands Liberal Unionist Association
Home Ratlers
ST. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Adaal , Bugg
Civil Service
South Africa
Raisull and
Gan Provence
Russia
Inter-Imperial Trade
British Civil List
Dublin
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