Asquith Rejects Clause on Tax Jurisdiction in Commons
In the House of Commons during debate on the Finance Bill, Mr Asquith refused Mr J. F. Rawlinson’s clause to exempt income already taxed in colonies from British assessment. He argued imperial change is impossible and that tax applies to income wherever earned, with foreign or colonial companies taxed on remittable profits.
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Per Press Association
House of Commons
Leverton Harris
Lower Hamlets
England
Parliament action on electing Speaker and Committees chair
In Wellington in July 1917 the Legislative Council passed a motion to amend Standing Orders to elect the Speaker and Chairman of Committees more business-like. A proposal to pay Councillors the same as the other Chamber was killed by a previous question. The Hastings Recreation Bill was read a second time and debate on the Address in Reply continued by Messrs Bahan Findlay and McLean.
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Wellington
Legislative Council
Scotland
Hastings
Bahan
Findlay
McLean
Wellington House Debates On Quackery and Pure Food Bills
Wellington July 17 House of Representatives spent afternoon answering questions and debating bills. Major backed second readings for Holidays Act and Farmer Registration. Lamps on Vehicles required. Coal Mines Bill referred to Mines Committee. Noxious Weeds clause debated. Pure Food Bill faced amendments and removals with objections from retailers. session adjourned at midnight.
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Wellington
Barclay
Major
St. Patrick’s
St. George’s
St. Andrew's
Labour Bills Committee
Coal Mines
Colvin
Burnside Freezing Works Likely to Close for Season
Dunedin July 18 The Burnside freezing works may shut for the season due to very small supplies of fat stock.
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Dunedin
Burnside
Man Burnt to Death at Glen Wye Station
Police report from Waiau indicates Charles Ogle died in a fire at Glen Wye station last night. The death is treated as an accident.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
Waiau
Charles Ogle
Glen Wye Station
Magistrate Fines Three for Licensing Offences
In Invercargy on July 18 Mr McCarthy reserved judgment in cases against Jeremiah Hartnett Wi Mei kle and Martin Campbell charged with assisting in the sale of liquor. Evidence showed the men visited sly grog shops and bought liquor. The Magistrate found an offence and fined each £2 with costs, in default two weeks imprisonment.
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Invercargy
Mr McCarthy
Jeremiah Hartnett
Wi. Meikle
Martin Campbell
Arbitration Court in Christchurch Fines Firms for Underpay
The Arbitrate in Court resumed with awards enforcement. Baker and Co. fined £3 plus costs for paying under 1s an hour to workers under 21. Moore Bros. had overtime disputes. case dismissed and Labourers' Union paid two guineas. C Page fined £5 for failing to indenture an apprentice.
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Per
Christchurch
Baker and Co
Tanners
Moore Bros
Labourers’ Union
C. Page
Coach-Builders
Tariff Revisions Draw Mixed Reactions From Importers
Auckland July 37. A J Entrican large groceries importer says tariff changes mostly positive noting sugar free lists would bolster jam and confectionery as liquorice duty rises while chutneys and sauces face steep hikes. Ivor Evans of Briscoe and Company highlights cartridges duty jump boosting Colonial Ammunition Company. National Defence League criticizes government action amid concerns over youth hooting.
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Auckland
A. J. Entrican
Ivor Evans
Briscoe and Company
Colonial Ammunition Company
National Defence League
Frozen meat quotas and wool market notes from London and Napier
Commercial bulletin reports July 17 firm wool market with keen competition. In Napier July 18 a frozen meat quotation shows Canterbury mutton at 43d Napier and Wellington prices plus North Island third lamb first quality at 54d second 53d beef hind 34d fore 34d.
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London
Napier
C.C. and D. Company
Canterbury Muiton
Wellington
North Island
Hinds
Otago Education Board backs protest over teacher rankings
The Otago Education Board endorsed the Nelson Board protest against resolution No. 5 on teacher examination and classification and urged regulation No. 6 to accord inspectors the authority to assess teachers' work.
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Dunedin
Otago Education Board
Natson Board
Industrial tariff debate stirs Woollen Iron and coachbuilders
Woollen and iron industries representatives oppose the tariff and urge action to aid their trades. Coachbuilders protest free motor imports and advocate higher duties. Some groups back changes, praising sugar and fruit remission while opposing paraffin and other levies.
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Wellington
Woollen
Uid Iron Industries
McHieved
Colonial Conference Discusses No License Policy
Over a hundred delegates attend the Colonial Conference of the No License party in Wellington with Bil Adams presiding. It is stated that the Alliance's debt is extinguished and £2000 is in hand with more expected to create a credit balance for future wars. A long discussion covered party principles and policy, including a colonial vote on liquor and referendum voting by a simple majority.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
No License Party
Bil Adams
Lecture on respiration by Dr Trevor at Ashburton Dobating Society
Dr Trevor spoke to a large audience at St Stephen's about respiration and oxygen's role in life. He outlined the breathing process, the aims of respiration, and how oxygen and carbon combine in the body. The lecture included simple explanations and demonstrations, including fire-making principles, and touched on lung diseases and consumption before audience thanks.
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Ashburton Dobating Society
St. Stephen’s Sclvolcoon
Trevor
I. Curtis
Dr Trevor
Y Trevor
Shooting Licenses Opposed by Labour League in New Zealand
The Independent Political Labour League protests against the introduction of shooting licenses in New Zealand and plans to appeal to workers across the colony to oppose the reintroduction of this unjust law.
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Dunedin
Independent Political Labour League
New Zealand
Corona Scratched From Grand National Steeplechase
Corona was scratched for the Grand National Steeplechase at 9 o'clock this morning.
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Christchurch
Corona
New South Wales Defeats All Blacks in Sydney Test
The NSW Blues defeated New Zealand in a keen football match with crowd frenzy as the Welshmen praised for their effort. NSW captain Murnin credited line kicking, while NZ manager Wylie and captain Hunter, conceding defeat, praised the opponent and noted NZ backs were unsettled by strong back play and longer NSW forwards. A junior match at Mount Somers saw Methven beat Springburn 3–0 in a 40 minute half.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
the Herald
Blues
All Blacks
Murnin
New South Wales
Wylie
Hunter
New Zealand
New
Great Britain
Methven
Springborn
Mount Somers
Hoig
Subdivision sale in Southland’s finest agricultural district
The Sace estate near Invercargill offers 15 lots with good rail and road access, mild climate, and fertile loam soil suited for grain, turnips, and grass. Homestead praised. two railway stations planned near the boundary. Blocks include 3888 acre Homestead and 3087 acre Middle, with deposits and staged payments ending September 1 1909.
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Sace
Southland
Invercargill
Wairaahaka
Teebull Matley Buller Defeats Wan eanui by 41 Points
The visitors were outclassed in all parts of the game as Wangan defeated Wan eanui by forty one to six.
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Mately Buller
Waneanui
Geo
Wangan
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Parliament OF New Zealand
House OF Representatives
Hornsby
RB. MecKenzie
Wilford
Nelson
Fowlds
Fisher
Enrire
Burnside Freezing Works
Arbitration Court
Ter Press Association
Commercial
Ashburton
Engleside
Oddfelows’ Hall
R. ¥. Ferguson
Canterbury Drivers’ Union
Inspector of Labour
Post Office
W. Garrard
Henry Stephenson
Ferriman
I L
WV. W. Patterson
Allenton
Allen's Road
Allison Street
Austioneer
H. Deipenhiem
Hampstead
Briel
Wills Street
E. Vincent
South Rakaia Road Board
Enders
Hood’s
Rogers’ Road
Three Chain Road
Thompson's Track
L. Oxley
Rekaia
A. Clothier
Tinwald
Gnan
Hal. Thomas
East Street
Percy’s
Buxton and Thomas
H. M. Jones
Abbey
Buxton and
Thomas's
Percy
Loewe Pipes
Mitchel and
MTEL
Buxton & Thomas
Bonnington
Triangle Cash
Canterbury Bottle Ange
Colomba Street
Ercy
Triangle Furniture
Renairs
V. Bushnies
National Mortgage and Agency Co
Azone
At & Prhrcy’s
Gy Utton
Utton
Bright
Urii Angle
Tadtios
Ing. Wighesh
Autton's
Kerr
BRONS
General
Storer
Ezintey
Brocoli
Gress
Parsley
Turmip
Jonn Ojj & CO
Mitchell and Turner
Vee Bas
Bae
Colonial Conference
Dee
Sporting
David Thomas
Arcade
Horse Fair
D. Thomas
Friedlander Sros., Limited
Winchmore
Ylriedlander Pros., Ltd
S.M
RAMS
Duncan Grubber
McCormick
Planet Jun
Watkin
Henry Davis
Friedlander
Durham
T. Young
East S'reet
Martha Cow
Hinds Survey
Lands Registry Office
G. G. Bridges
Wakanui Road District
Wakanui
Wakanui Road Board
Moore Street
John Kilgour
Mational Mortgage & Agency Co., OF N.Z., Ltd
NEW South A
Woodslee Downs
Sar
Anna
National Mortgage An, Agency CO. OF N.Z., Ltd
Palgety and CO
Nerree
Redrock
Grant & Moore
Clothiers
Saunders’ Buildings
Enty
Riedlander Bros., Ltd
Octavius Digby
West Street
Bergery Choice Little Farm
Winchmere Road
Diphy
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
R, Priedlander
WWE
Perpetuay
Friedlander Bros. Titl
Friedlander Broqs,, Ltd
Oates & Ge
Iuster Sale
Sale Prichs
Gil
Mitchell
EN Utton. and Sons
King’s Seeds
Manchester Bros
Canterbury
Jone
GyptTon’s
Buller
Wanganui
Mellor
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