Labour politics and Millar’s socialist critique in Auckland
The article reports on Ewington attacking socialist promises as vote catching, while Millar, then secretary of the Federated Seamen's Union, urges government action to secure productive employment under fair conditions. It notes threats to Millar from Labour supporters and socialist figures pressing Parliament to organize labour.
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Auckland
Ewington
J. A. Midar
Labour
John Barns
England
Millar
New Zealand
Federated Seamen's Union
Hurst
Petard
Nee Gainsn Lnhour
Way
Unem
Dead Letters Irresponsibly Mislaid In Post Office Report
The Wellington Evening Post cites the annual Department report showing 395000 dead letters last year with many misaddressed or unaddressed items. Seized valuables included post office orders bank drafts and notes totaling £14528 18s 10d. other items ranged from gold watches to ivory elephants.
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Wellington Evening Post
Watsons Patent Fence Standard Improves Strength and Savings
The Watsons patent fence standard uses a narrower iron strip reinforced by full-length helically twisted strands to cut material use. It claims greater strength, easier erection, and a screw ground depth of 8 inches equaling 16 inches of standard, with gully fencing grip and reduced material by six inches. Watson Bros engineers advertise samples from Mayfair Street Riccarton and note worldwide patenting through Henry Hughes and Climie.
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Watson Bros
Mayfair Street
Riccarton
Henry Hughes
Christchurch
Climie
Death hoax shocks Perthshire family in May mail
In Muthill Perthshire a cruel May 30 crime involved a false letter to Miss McCullough announcing the death of her uncle Jael McCullough. The letter prompted shock and a rushed journey for the son, while the father’s supposed death turned out to be a hoax. A later telegram confirmed the father alive as the coffin was carried out.
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Mathil
Perthshire
Peter McCullough
Jael
Paisley
Muthill
Borough Council clarifies 1909 rate increases origin
An Ashburton Guardian report explains that the extra in the pound funded hotel license losses 3d for interest and sinking fund 3d to reduce overdraft 3d. The mayor notes long use of a low rate and the need to maintain 10 miles of asphalting and loan obligations.
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Ashburton Guardian
Willis
Interstand
Christchurch Grain and Produce Market Dull on July 17
In Christchurch the grain market shows 60 dull activity as Australian flour imports disrupt wheat and flour trades. No major changes reported. bad weather persists. Oatsheaf chaff stock is drawn to meet demand with firmer pricing though no domestic sales, and potato prices rise due to delayed deliveries pending weather clearance.
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Christchurch
Quiet week in Timaru grain market slows trading
Leer notes a quiet week with no business in wheat oats or potatoes. Despite a possible London market uptick, sellers remain reluctant. A Claremont farmer stores 3000 bushels of wheat and has shown no rush to sell.
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Timaru
London
Helders
Claremont
Agricultural returns show actual yields vs estimates across dominion
Wellington reports the Gazette compares estimates with actual yields for wheat oats and barley. It lists per acre results, area planted, total bushels, and regional contributions with Canterbury Hawke's Bay Otago and other districts highlighted.
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Wellington
Dominion
OT Id Buehale
Canterbury
Hawke’s Bay
Caranaki
Otago
Auckland
Marlborugh
Nelson
Taranaki
Marlborough
Glasgow Superintendent Dies After Cab Ride Heart Failure
Glasgow on June 2nd saw Superintendent Charles McIntyre die of heart failure while en route from Oban to deliver a prisoner to Duke Street Gaol. He fainted in a cab and collapsed. the driver reached the gaol where the death was found to be due to heart failure. The 68 year old widower had just arrived in the city on official duty.
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Glasgow
Charles McIntyre
Oban
Duke Street
Townhead
Farmers' Co operative Association selects new office design
Timaru July 17 The directors of the Farmers' Co operative Association finally chose from many competitive designs for the new offices and retail stores to replace the burnt buildings. The plan adds space and improves fire security and features the design by Mr W Black F.RIBA of Capetown and Melbourne who came to New Zealand for the Auckland Town Hall competition.
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Timaru
Farmers’ Cooperative Association
W. Black
F.rulb.a
Capetown
Melbourne
New Zealand
Auckland Town Hall
Privileges of Members of Parliament in New Zealand
In Invercargill on July 17 Judge Cruickshank ruled in Nichol v Pratt that service on MP Thomas Pratt during a parliamentary session was invalid under the Privilege Act 1866. The case, for £52 9s 8d on two dishonoured promissory notes, is adjourned sine die awaiting proper service by a more substantial court process.
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Invercargill
Cruickshank
S.cl
Nichol
Mir Harvey
Court of Appel
Supreme Court
Court of the Vice-Admiralty
District Court
Magistrate’s Court
Lane's Emulsion Promises Superior Health and Strength
An advertisement touts Lane's Emulsion as a medical vitalized mix of cod liver oil fresh eggs lime soda and Credsote. It claims better health and greater strength than all other emulsions with unique properties.
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Aystett
Abbey inquiry and value discussion underway
A discussion questions whether Abbey is involved and notes the cohpon is worth the mousy linked to the payment.
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Abbey
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Paparoa
Papacwi
Weington
Long
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
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Ona
Corinthia
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Nicole Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
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Sterling
John Moore
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Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
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Undertakers
Telephone
Osman
Ines
His Majesty's
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A. & R. Terris
Helnading
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Zearland
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Next Building Society
Circe
Tiger
Tell
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Greenwich
Jones
High Street
Watson
Watsons
Newman’s Livery Stables
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Horson
Sreengel
Newmar
Manchester Bros
Ole
Wcarrolka, Tailor and Outfitter
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Tiicrest
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Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
Lane
Lane’s
Ashburton Borough
E. Nordon
Licensed Victuallers’ Association
Ll, H. Fooks
Mitchell and Turmer
Quality Drapers
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