British naval shipbuilding vote passes in Commons
In the House of Commons a naval shipbuilding vote was agreed to in Committees of Supply after a debate on rising costs. Mr Lee warned the Government to fulfil March pledges or risk Navy credibility. Mr McKenna cited eight Dreadnoughts and four cruisers by 1911 versus Germany.
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London
House of Commons
Lee
McKenna
Asquith
Britain
Germany
Admiralty Prefers Joint Naval Scheme With Commonwealth
In the Commons Mr Mc Kenna states the Commonwealth seeks its own naval outline. The Government is willing to help and develop a practicable scheme. Australia’s proposal needs major refinement before action, and the Admiralty will aim to frame a scheme within Deakin’s sense while awaiting Как possible agreement with the Commonwealth.
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House of Commons
McKenna
Admiralty
Redmond
Commonwealth
Australia
Deakin
Aciere
Postage with France Blocked by Financial Considerations
A deputation from the House of Commons, led by Mr Asquith with Mr Lloyd George and Mr Buxton, was informed that financial factors prevent adopting any postage with France. Initial logs would be £82,000 annually and extending to other European countries could total a loss of £320,000 per year.
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Asquith
Lloyd George
Buxton
House of Commons
France
Scottish MP Denies Attending King’s Garden Party
Mr G R Barnes member for Glasgow spoke at Porthcawl about the Keir Hardie incident. He said he never attended the King’s garden party and believed labour leaders who attended such functions became softer and less efficient.
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G. R. Barnes
Glasgow
Porthcawl
Keir Hardioe
Keir Hardie Warns King About Political Interference
Mr. Keir Hardie told constituents that if the Lord Chamberlain admits he did not invite him to the King's garden party due to not timely replying, he will drop the matter. He notes the King has stood outside politics since Charles I, warning that Edward would face a bad day if he meddles.
Suffragist Leader Vows Sedition for Vote Access
On July 15 at Peckham Mrs Drummond addressed suffragists stating she is ready for sedition or anything to secure the vote. She warned that if men come to the House of Commons with sticks and stones she will be there.
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London
Drummond
Peckham
House of Commons
Grey proposals for Turkish mobile column praised by France
Sir Edward Grey's plan to raise a Turkish mobile column to suppress bands in Macedonia is warmly approved by France. Prince Bulow will consider the matter. Kenna says the Admiral Scott signal incident is closed and government should address navy differences, which have diminished. The statement brought cheers.
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Edward Grey
Macedonia
France
Prince Bulow
Lord Lansdowne Decries Delay in Measures to Lords
Lord Lansdowne criticized the slow sending of measures to the House of Lords, arguing the delay would cause a harsher legislative scramble than previously.
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Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Lithgow ironworks dispute prompts Wages Board probe
Industrial Disputes Court granted an application by the ex-employer of Lithgow ironworks for a Wages Board to inquire into stoppage due to lockout claims by the workers. Also reported are fleet reception issues for Americans and various colonial notices including a new British trade commissioner appointment and a farewell for Lord Northcote.
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Sydney
Industrial Disputes Court
Lithgow Ironworks
Citizens Fund
Fatal Inquiries Reported Across Cities in July
Cambridge reports the death of Thomas Hall a Leamington resident found on Algungatautari road with injuries from a wagon capsize. Christchurch notes Frederick Stewart of Armagh Street crushed by a wheel after falling from a dray. Dunedin details Theresa Mead aged 34 missing since Monday with items matching her near Bird Island, last seen walking toward Lawyer's Head.
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Cambridge
Thomas Hall
Leamington
Algungatautari Road
Christchurch
Frederick, Stewart
Armagh Street
Kilmore Street
Dunedin
Theresa Mead
Musselburgh
Shim
Miss Mead
Bird Island
Edendale shooting case heard in Invercargill
Thomas Stott faced Police Court on June 20 in Edendale for firing a double barrel gun at Mary Browne with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Browne, an Invercargill pupil, described fear and injury as Stott returned to confront her after family left. He reserved his defense and was committed for trial at the end of August. Bail denied. Constable Bogue praised for handling a difficult arrest.
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Invercargill
Thomas Stott
Edendale
Mary Browne
Mitchell
Miss Browne
Mary Année Browne
Stott
Fdendate
Witness
Ponder’s
Baird
Bogue
Todd
Sanremé
Envercarvill
Cruickshank
Valueless cheques used to hire car in Dunedin case
Stanley A. Dailey of Geraldine faced Dunedin Police Court for hiring a motor car and driver from Timaru and passing valueless cheques. He obtained £8 in Timaru and £38 in Dunedin with cheques drawn on the Ashburton Bank of New Zealand, admitting no account there. He pleaded guilty and was remanded for Supreme Court sentence.
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Dunedin
Stanley A. Dailey
Timaru
Adams
Geraldine
James Murphy
Criterion Hotel
Ashburton
Bank of New Zealand
Outram
Supreme Court
New Zealand University Football Team Returns from Sydney
The New Zealand University football team arrived back in Wellington from Sydney this afternoon after completing their tour.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Sydney
Auction Notice for One Bay Gelding Timvald
A public sale will occur at noon on July 30 for the half draft One Bay Gelding Timvald described as having three white feet and a white face. Proceeds cover expenses if not released by the deadline.
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Mpounden
Africa
Osborne
Ka Fara
Timvald
Maori Congress Hearing On Life Improvement In New Zealand
Ngata MP testifies on better Maori living standards at Wellington Ma- ori Congress. He cites Maori sheep clips rising in Waiapa and Cook counties from 40 to 73 per sheep in ten years and urges communal instructional farms run by hapu to teach youth agriculture. McNab pledges department support if virgin land is set aside.
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Wellington
Ngata
Waiapa
Cook Counties
Imen
McNab
Obscure Catalog of Farm Implements and Hay Gear
A fragmented listing shows items including ploughs, drills, reapers, binders, rollers, harvesters, rakes, carts, seed cleaners, chaff cutters and assorted harnesses. Also mentions stack oaten sheaves and various gear, suggesting a market or inventory page.
Wool price drop harms Canterbury buyers and Arbitration Court notes
Wool prices have fallen since November hurting Canterbury firms and Ashburton buyers. Rumors say the market may take two years to recover with prices fluctuating daily. The Arbitration Court may convene in Ashburton, details unsettled. Hakatere Young Men's Club reports registration under the Unclassified Societies Act and plans building work as billiards and cribbage tournaments wind down. Boxing class progress praised by instructor R Meechan.
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Dominion
Canterbury
Ashburton
Hakatere Young Men’s Club
EB. Rudkin
R. Meechan
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