Suicide by Son of Vienna Head Over Governess Match
A July report notes Oscar Rothschild son of a Vienna house head killed himself after his father barred marriage to a governess. The event is linked to family opposition and a press conference later thanked by British and Overseas Committee for services. Suffragists resist Holloway prison regime seeking first division wear of own clothes. Education board cites lack of continued secondary education as a cause of unemployment and calls for continuation classes and later school age.
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London
Oscar Rothschild
Haron Albert
Vienna
British and Overseas Committee
Messrs Thomas and
Kimnyvan
Holloway
Board of Education
Turkish Affairs Arrests Shake Cilicia Officials
The government has arrested the ex Governors of Adana and Diebelberekt and the Adana garrison commander, along with several Cilicia notables, in a sweeping action reported from London.
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Per Press Association
London
Adana
Diebelberekt
Cilicia
Persian Nationalists Capture Cossack Position Near Teheran
Fighting continued through Tuesday night in Teheran as Nationalists seized a position near Colonel Lakhof’s house and gained partial control of the Cossacks’ stronghold. Cossacks shell Nationalist lines while Shah’s troops arrive from Sultanabad to shell Parliament buildings. Nationalists allege government forces fire from shelter under the Russian flag at Lakhof’s residence.
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Theheran
Teheran
Culuaal Lakhof
Sultanabad
Lakhop
Powers Withdraw Troops From Crete On July 26
London reports the Powers will pull their troops from Crete on the 26th of the month. They warn Crete they will safeguard Mussulman safety and will restore order if disturbances arise.
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Press Association
London
Crete
Mussulman
Missing yacht unsettles Brisbane crowd
Australian press reports no word on a missing yacht, with theories focusing on explosives Shipment and damage found on the Dorset show rivets started and keel plate coral and soft rock indicates possible cause of disappearance.
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Uly
Brisbane
Delstern
Seaman Charged After Firearm Incident Aboard Pu Taki
In Wellington a seaman named Alfred Binder was charged today with discharging a revolver last night with intent to harm W Bernard Burns aboard the steamer Pu taki. Police say Binder, intoxicated, quarreled with Burns who was trying to reach the deck when Binder fired and missed.
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Wellington
Alfred Binder
W. Bernard Burns
Putaki
Binder
Burns
Police Commission Backs Inspector Transfers and Clerk Roles
In Dunedin on July 16 Inspector O'Brien urged granting inspectors power to transfer await changes between stations. He said a man should be sent to a different district if needed and supported sergeants handling inquiries. He argued inspectors need two years service before admitting constables and favored selecting clerks from within.
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Dunedin
O’brien
Police Commission
Obituary: Geo Harris Former customs officer and cricket figure dies
Wellington July 15 Geo Harris formerly of the Customs Department and noted in cricket circles has died. He served as Troop Sergeant Major of the Hawke's Bay Cavalry during the Maori War and was present at the storming of Omaranui.
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Wellington
Geo Harris
Customs Department
Kxdown
Hawke's Bay
Omaranui
Steamer Jane Douglas Ashore at Okarito
The steamer Jane Douglas ran ashore after leaving Okarito as her tiller ropes fouled. Local gear failed to haul her off, and ropes are being sent south overland for retrieval.
Ashburton Defeated by Timaru High in Annual Match
In the Ashburton versus Timaru High Schools football match at the Athletic ground, Timaru led 0–0 at halftime. After resuming, McSweeney and Simmers crossed for tries with Valentine converting, and Cuthbert added a late score as Timaru ran out 27 to 0 winners.
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Ashburton
Timaru
EB. Hassally
Valentine
Ashburtonites
Cuthbert
Rollitt
Butt
McSweeney
Simmers
Appalling shipwreck survivors linked by wild voyage
The Errol commanded by Captain Amlsasen departed Champoton March 14 bound for Newcastle. After brutal squalls near Mord Howe Island the ship broke up. Five men were rescued from the wreck by Captain Hatford aboard Suva, while others perished including the captain and mate. Survivors named OfI Idale Jensen Johansen Palmer and Lawrence. a relief sum was raised for them.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Errel
Amlsasen
Newcastle
Errol
Champoton
Mord Howe Island
Lawrence
Jensen
Suva
Hatford
Idale
Johansen Palmer
Totua
Survivors Rescued Aboard Tefua After Stranding Ordeal
Survivors eagerly swallowed beef, brandy, and water after being taken in the Tefua's boat. They were lifted gently aboard alongside the steamer amid cheers, and their exhausted condition required they be carried up the gangway.
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Survivora
Tefua
Drowned crew and wreck at Middleton Reef described in survivor tales
The list includes Captain Andreasen his wife and four children Olsen Eiricksen Ed vardsen Andersen Oisen Williama Dettman and three seamen known as John German and Scotty. The wreck occurred at night on June 18 amid darkness and fog with sharks circling the raft as survivors fled to Annasona. Descriptions detail thirst hunger and a captain whose head was later found, while conflicting accounts from Lawrence and Palmer reveal differing memories of the fate of the wife and children. Middleton reef lies mid-way between Australia and Norfolk Island with coordinates given in the New Zealand Pilot.
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Andreasen
Olsen
Eiricksen
Edvardsen
Andersen
Oisen
Williama
Dettman
John
German
Scotty
Palmer
Annasona
Lawrence
Middleton Reef
New Zealand
Athaw
Norfolk Island
Wool sale results from Ruakiture and Severn Island clips
At wool sales the Ruakiture clip sold at 6d and Severn Island Old and Pine Valley clips were priced at 8d.
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Per Press Association
London
Severn
Pine Valley
Frozen meat market declines in London reports
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company cables from London that beef hindquarters fall 4d and forequarters 1d. Mutton quotations touch Canterbury 34d and Napier Wellington North Island 24d. Lamb first quality 3d, second 3d. Beef hind 4d and fores 23d.
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Napier
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
Folowing
London
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Dalgety Wool Review Highlights Australasian Market
The Dalgety and Company annual wool review notes stronger prices and rising exports for Australasia. It cites a year end of 1,657,906 bales sold, with wealth from wool likely exceeding £295,950,912, despite overhangs from previous years and London sales.
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Anual
Messrs
Queensland
Australasian
London
Australasia
Londson
Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited
Aod
Great Britain
Ship Errol wreck near Lord Howe Island survivor tale
Sydney reports the Errol under Captain Andreasen bound for Newcastle was driven off course by severe squalls near Lord Howe Island. The mid voyage wreck left captain and others dead. survivors endured thirst, exposure, and raft rescue attempts with five men aboard the raft leaving the wreck two days after the captain’s death.
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Sydney
Errol
Andreasen
Newcastle
Champore
Lord Howe Island
Middleton Reef
Desperate raft voyage ends in tragedy and survival
Tharrol's raft built from planks and barrels faced two days at sea before reaching a reef at low tide. Palmer led the party, lacking food and water until a three day rain saved them. A distant steamer signaled help but did not respond. Lawrence, after 14 days on the reef, leapt overboard when rescued, and all but he died. He refused to join Palmer, staying with the captain's wife and children.
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Tharrol
Palmer
Annasona
Errol
Lawrence
Terrel
Survivors recount terrible ordeal after wreck rescue
A Sydney survivor described fourteen days adrift after Palmer's party shipwreck. He recalled emaciation, wounds, and swollen feet while guiding rescue at Middleton Reef. He spoke of threatened violence to dying children and a cat spared from drinking blood before Palmer's boat found five survivors in a makeshift punt.
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Lawrence
Sydney
Palmer
Holford
Middleton Reef
Tofua
Wool markets eyed for steady prices amid demand and supply
The Annual Review notes factors supporting continued high wool prices next year including large producer inventories, abundant credit, a global trade upswing, USA demand, and strong terminal markets. Counterforces cited are high current merino values, slight output gains by exporters, potential trade disruptions, and possible adulteration despite high raw wool costs. The review cites Australia sales of 313,943 bales and London sales of 124,180 bales in the year ending December 31.
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U.S.A
Japan
China
India
Final Settlement Reached by Otago Tailors Union
In Dunedin on July 15 the Otago Shop Tailors Union and local employers in Dunedin Oamaru and Invercargill reached a final settlement after many conferences concerning all disputed matters.
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Per Preea Association
Dunedin
Otago Shop
Tailors’ and Tailoresses’ Union
Oamaru
Invercargill
Ashburton Navy League Meets. delegates named for Canterbury links
The Ashburton branch executive committee met Wednesday with chairman C W Purnett and secretary Alex M Morrissey. Sub committees were formed to discuss primary schools’ access to Tasays Competitions, and delegates were appointed to confer with the Canterbury branch. A plan to combine Canterbury branches and a display map in shops were noted, with additional journals, lantern slides, and educational maps being arranged. A Napier telegram warned of frost and wind, a missing £9 10s from a public institution, and Mayor J H Walker traveling on the northward express. A Nickel Lever watch by L B McClurg was advertised as durable and guaranteed for two years.
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Ashburton
Navy League
C. W. Purnett
W. Ed. Hodgkins
L. Ore
W.nicell
P. H. Cox
Clout
G. E. Schreider
H. M. Jones
Alex M. Morrissey
Messrs
WH. Collins
Fr. Merriman
W. F. Waiters
Air 9. Con
Rve
League
A. P. Barklie
Geraldine
Navy Annual
Canterbury
Education Department
Education Boards
W. Nicoll
Nicoll
Schneider
Curtis's Second Term Class Notice for Boys and Girls
Commenced on Thursday July 1 at 1 Saunders' Buildings. Classes on Saturdays for boys at 10 30 a.m. and for girls at 2 p.m. at Cass Street. Modern term details provided by M Curtis.
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Saunders’ Buildings
Cass Streat
M* Curtis
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Tdrmedin
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Havelock Street
From &S
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BM. Logan
H. Matson and CO
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Fielp
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Cusa Street
Tate's
Chas
Thomas
Labour Exchange
East Street
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Velephone
Farmers’ Co-Op
Percy
Dickinns
A. T. H. Williams
Thomas Bros
Academy Pictures
Messrs Cansel] and Co
Singer's Egg Producer
Bletcher Bros
Wavelock Street
Saveleys
Brown
Jerman Hanon
Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply
Andrew Orr
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Roslyn
Ashburton Woollen Mills
Waite
Andrew Orf
Gee's
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W. Hi. Collins
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Barry
Craighead & Co., Tailors and Outfitters
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Burnet
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Spaathe
Haake
Lipp and Son
Thomas Young
Ulster
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Rakaia
Jas. Foley
Forth Island
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Tatand
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Auckland
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