Fatal Collision In Dense Fog Off Norfolk Coast
A cargo steamer Eddystone bound for Efull collided with submarines in dense fog near the Norfolk coast. Submerged sub units were involved, with one vessel badly damaged. Lieutenant Brodie saved Lieutenant Watkins before the wreck sank in thirty five seconds.
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Per
Press Association
London
Brodie
Watkins
Eddystone
Efull
Norfolk
Coliding
Pemadera
Bravery at Bendigo Mine Rescue With Exploding Charges
At the Consolidated Mine in Bendigo a dramatic rescue followed a shaft sinking accident. Miners Davis Darcey and Allen were amid two charges when Allen fell the boottam. Davis descended, dragged Allen to safety as the first blast occurred, and then prepared for the second. Both survived. Allen had a broken leg.
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Per
Press Association
Melbourne
Consolidated
Bendigo
Davis
Darcey
Allen
Admiral Rawson Survives Dramatic Great Lakes Ship Crash
Admiral Sir Harry Rawson, former New South Wales governor, survived a dramatic accident aboard the steamer Assiniboia on Lake Superior. The 5000 ton vessel rammed a lock, capsized near the gates, and grounded after a swift, forceful surge of water. No panic ensued though two ladies fainted, the Admiral noting the spectacle of the rising flood.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Harry Rawson
New South Wales
Canadian Pacific Company
Assiniboia
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Axa
Bota
Havelock Street Market sells stock and produce at varied prices
The weekly sale by the Farmers' Cooperative Association and nearby markets drew a good crowd. Entries included poultry, pigs, and produce with prices ranging from hens 1s 6d to 2s 6d per bird, pigs up to 47s, potatoes 4s 8d to 5s per sack, and apples 3d to 8d per lb. A separate Central Market sale showed improvements in poultry and steady meat prices, with bids noted for Tinwald property and Burnett street luncheon rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Street Mart
H. Stephenson
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Messrs
I. H. Cheat and Co
Rossis H. Matson and Co
M. Lagan
Tinwald
W Marsden
Burnett Street
Matson and CO
Duncan
Cambridge
H. Matson and CO
Wellington Races Open At Tren tham Winter Meeting
Wellington Racing Club opened its winter meeting at Tren tham in fine weather with heavy going and fair attendance. Stewards Handicap winner was Bill i ahead of Sweet Angelus and San Fernando by a neck in 1 min 38 4 5 sec. Miramar Hack Handicap saw Marathon win second Thetis third in 1 min 34 sec. Rend rock won the Peninsula Furdie Handicap by three lengths over Waione and Polyanthus in 38 min 39 3 5 sec. Sir Erisco took Parliament ary Handicap by a half length over Merrie Zealand and Diamond Star in 1 min 62 1 0 sec.
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Trentham
Wellington Racing Club
Bill i
iGweet Angelus
San Fernando
Dsec
Thetis
Rendrock
Waione
Polyanthus
Sir Erisco
Merrie Zealand
Diamond Star
Christie's Verse in a Little Book of Simple Faith
A 1909 Times review praises Mr Christie's poetry for heartful simplicity. It highlights short pieces especially Grass and Nature studies, notes the moving dedication to A Hallowed Memory, and commends longer works like Nicur ar Nazareth while praising the spiritual themes of love, nature, and divine reflection.
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Jove
Mr Christie
Christie
Lake
Heaven
Hell
Christchurch labour market eases as builders hire workers
In Christchurch on July 17 signs point to relief in unemployment with private employers offering casual work and hospital building contracts. The Christchurch Hospital Board awarded a £13,000 project with foundations started soon, and additional building tenders are expected, suggesting a turning point for many unemployed.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Hospital Board
Timaru Leader Joseph Jackson Dies A Prominent South Canterbury Figure
Mr John Jackson of Timaru aged 72 died this morning after a life as a sawmiller timber and coal businessman. Born in Derbyshire England in 1837 he arrived in Timaru in 1863 and built a large enterprise. He served 17 years on council including four years as mayor and held roles with the High School Board Education Board Hospital and Charitable Aid Cemetery Board and Canterbury College governors. His death is mourned across South Canterbury.
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Timaru
Jehm Jackson
South Canterbury
Derbyshire
England
Victory
Jackson
Westport- Cardiff Coal Company
Commercial Union Assurance
Belford Tlour Mills
Timaru High School
South Canterbury Education Board
Hospital and Charitable Aid Board
Cemetery Board
Canterbury College
Medicinal Wine Sale Case in Auckland Maori Districts
A Te Kuiti case charges A. A. Lis ztynann with selling liquor containing 81.08 percent proof spirit in Moleuva port wine. A constable bought a bottle for four shillings, analysis approved the charge, but the Magistrate dismissed the breach after considering bona fides and law anomalies. The defendant paid £4 2s costs, and a notice urged addressing Section 874 impacts on Maori districts.
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Auckland
Te Kuiti
A. A. Lisztynann
Generg
Mottage Property for Quick Sale on Bench Road
One acre good land with four rooms diverted to verandah and seullary, detached room and wash-house. Mr and Mrs Gillies seek a swift sale as they move to North Jalave. Money on mortgage £2006 and £1400 to London on freehold farm securities, available at lowest current rates through T. Bullock.
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Rakaia
Jas. Folsy
North Island
Mottage
Bench Road
Veradah
Seullary
Gillies
Jallave
London
T. Bullock
Winter’s Road
West Belt
Walter Pickles
West Street
Ashburton
Wellington gamblers punished as two-up ends in city
A ringleader was jailed six weeks and a drunkard fined a month after the crackdown on two-up gambling. Another participant described as a lamb faced a 20s fine. Ashburton High School first fifteen toured south and drew 11-11 with Dunedin High School second fifteen this morning.
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Wellington
Ashburton High School
Fteen
Dunedin High School
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Cable News
Sporting
Per Press Association
Underwriters’ Association
MR Ghaistia
Oraco Day Times
Ordfellows' Hall
Ashburton Guards
Hampstead and Borough School
County and Temperance Brass
Scoottish Society
Allenton Bugle Band
Borough School
Temperance
Hampstead School
Borough
Church Services
T. Stephen’s Church
Seafield
Andrew
W. BD
McLaren
Pprnuaive Methodist Church
R. J. Liddell
G. Wakelin
Church of Christ
Greenwood
Mr Jackson
Bunz
Burnet Ta Street
Washburton
Andrew Orr
Grandville
UNION
Kaiapor
Roslyn
Gol
East Street
Saunders’ Guildings
Wanted
TA Mediately
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
Uardian Office
Orange Hall
C. Andrews
West
Gas Company
Chas
Thomas
Labour Exchange
Guardian Office
Percy
Proval Academy Pictures
Messrs Cassell
Web
Eccrett
Pim. Jones
Thoma Bros
Havelock Street
Prrcy's
Greenstreet
F. H. Hockings
Dcfellows Hall
Prince OF Dickens
Charles Davenport
Charles Charlius Davenport
Dickens
Dream of Pickwick
David Sopperfield
Pickwick
David Copperfield
H, Wyndeam
London Polytechnic
Gertrude Davenport
Gates’s
Canterbury
Uera
Frimley
Kirkpatrick
Arries
Winslow
Fayenders
Mitcham Road
R. Bird
National Mortgage & Agency CO. OF
N.Z
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Henry Stephenson
Shaint
Fort Rai
Ashburton Borough
H. H. Fooks
Ashburton County Council
Council Chambers
Charles Morrison
Ashburton, Mth
Thomas Bros
Wavelock Street
Powell
A. T. H. Williams
MR John Jackson
Wakelin
Ashburton Debating Society
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburton Society
F. H. Cheat and Co. Auctioneers
Tancred Street
Stangey
Choat
Tina
Manchester Bros
Saunders’ Buildings
Curtis
Saunders
Cass Street
Anson
Costumier and Mercer
N.B
Wwe
Gee
Gee's
Dominion
W. H. Collins & Co
Permanent Building and Investment Society
Monkey
Albert Roberts
A. A. Dempster
Entist
Singer's Egg Producer
Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply Stores
Montauk
Fletcher Bros
Gihop
MAI and Guardian Office
Morepork
Highlander Condensed Milk
Blue Ribbon
Craighead
Barry Boot
Goodwill Eskea
National Mortgage & Agency Company, "Ltd
Ashbu
2TUN
A. & BR. Terris
Tanered Street
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