Multiple Fatalities Reported Across New Zealand Towns
A Jubilee Home inmate Mrs Noakes aged seventy three dies of heart failure. Mrs T Balfour dies after a trap accident at Waipukurau when a horse bolted and fell on her. W McLennan found drowned in Queenstown lake after earlier disappearance. R Burgess crushed in Waikaia coal pit. An eighteen month old child swallows beads but recovers with treatment.
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Per Presa Association
Christchurch
Jubilee Home
Noakes
H. W. Bishop
T. Balfour
DB. Taylor
Durham Street
Waipukurau
Hawke's Bay
W. McLennan
Queenstown
Tragic Onboard Death On Christchurch Express
A young woman, about 29, died after falling onto the rails aboard the midday Christchurch to Timaru express near Templeton. She appeared ill and a ticket to Orari was found beside the body. The train stopped and the body was removed at Timaru by Constable Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Templeton
Orari
Timaru
Hammond
Obituary for Mrs M J Middleton of New Plymouth
Mrs M J Middleton of New Plymouth died today. She arrived as a child aboard the Amelia Thompson on September 3, 1841 and resided here except for a brief Nelson period during the Maori war. She leaves a son, Mrs T Mills, and a daughter, Mrs A B R Fowkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
M. J. Middleton
Amelia Thompson
Nelson
T. Mills
A. B. R. Fowkes
Cinderella in Ashburton at Oddfellows Hall
The Anderson-Sheridan Company staged Cinderella last night to near full house. John F. Sheridan impressed as Baroness Bounder and Widdy O'Brien with sharp humor and stagecraft, while singing lagged behind. the orchestra delivered solid incidental music as dances and scenery shone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows’ Hall
Anderson- Sheridan Company
John F. Sheridan
Australasia
Alderson-Sheridan Company
Ashburton
Comhrming
Anderson-Sheridan Company
Prand Opera
Widdy O'Brien
Mephistryon
J. Hughes
Ashburton Stock Market Tinwald Yards Sale Bright
There was a good average entry at the ordinary weekly sale, brighter than in months. Sheep and lambs drew higher prices with 2520 mixed sheep penned, ewes listed across multiple price points, lamb top at 20s 3d, and store pens showing strong turnover including fat and crossbred ewes and hoggets. Cattle entries were light with 13 head, prices shown for steers, heifers, cows, and veal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahaa
Lis
Wis
Las
Fis Ee
Snowstorm Devastates South Canterbury Sheep Flocks
South Canterbury reports heavy snow and damaged fences in hill districts with deep falls on Mackenzie Country. Rollesby station lost most of its 12,000 sheep before a partial thaw. Burke's Pass run saved 4000 of 11,000. Roads and railways remain impassable. frost grips daily life and delays repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xemers
South Canterbury
Methven
Ashburton
Mackenzie
Rollesby
S. Hayter
Mt Qin
Hayter
Fairlie
Burke’s Pass
Mackenzie Country
Tokapo
The
Daily Times
Central
Otago
Ashburton Hospital Board backs separate district plan
A special Ashburton Hospital Board meeting debated making Ashburton a separate hospital and charitable aid district. Presiding chair C J Harper and Mayor B Davis urged Ashburton control, arguing previous subsidies to North Canterbury were excessive and that local management would improve efficiency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Hospital Board
Mesars
C. J. Harper
B. Davis
John Lambie
John Davison
John Cairns
M. Stitt
Peter Stewart
D. Wood
Chapman
Davis
Ashlurton Hospital Board
Valentine
North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board
Christchurch
Ashburton
North Canterbury Board
North Canterbury
Dominion
Harper
Tuarangi
Ashburton Board
al R Davis
Ash
Julius Vogel
Tie
Stitt
South Canterbury
Ashburton Seat Bid Opens With Reform Agenda
A candidate announces intent to contest the Ashburton seat at the next general election. He pledges reforms in government expenditure and land policy, supports the opposition led by W. F. Massey, and plans early meetings at Ashburton Oddfellows Hall Geraldine and other centres. Committees will be formed to organize support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
W. F. Massey
Oddfellows’ Hall
Geraldine
Ashburton County Pushes For Separate Hospital District
County and borough leaders urge Ashburton to form a separate charitable aid district under the Hospital and Charitable Aid Institutions Bill. They plan delegation to Wellington, with the chairman and mayor tasked to press Ashburton’s case, hoping for a favourable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton County End
Hampstead
Ashburton
Wellington
Daws
Dominion
Hospital Board
Parliament opens as Governor cites fleet visit
Sydney July 21 The Governor Sir Marty Rawson opened Parliament today with a speech highlighting the state's prosperous condition and the American fleet visit. He expressed hope the capital site dispute would be settled this session and listed bills including Closer Settlement Pure Foods Minimum Wage and Workmen's Compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Marty Rawson
Land auction offers 151 acres near Tinwald and Carter's Terrace
Land sales advertise 151 acres of Laghmor land fronting Laghmor road three miles from Tinwald to be sold in 50 acre blocks plus 50 acres on Carter's Terrace. Promotes town and suburban properties with terms from £150 and up as Ashburton is urged to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laghmor
Laghmor Road
Tinwald
Carter’s Terrace
Ashburton
Socialix Club Meeting at Oddfellows Hall
The Socialix connection with the above Club will be held in the Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday evening, commencing at 8 p.m. J. Lennon, Hon, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows’ Hall
J. Lennon
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MRA
Cinderella
Ashburton Stock Market
Tinwald Yards
Dunedin
Ofuralma
Ranfurly
Ashs
Wm, Nosworthy
Mount Somers
SRE
New South Wales
Actament
Friedlander Baros., Limited
Ashby Forks
Ryn
P.P. Dolan
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Methuven Sale Yards
Messrs Millichamp and Sons
Friedlander, ‘Auctioneer
Priedlanver Bros., Ltd
Joseph Ward
West Street
Winwald
David Thomas
Tull
D. Friedlander
Nz, Loan and Mercantila Agency Co., Ltd
LOAN
Mbercantion Eet Ncy Coq., Ltd
G. Staveley
Methven Sale
E.L Rams
E.L. Rams
E.L
Loan and Mercantile Per. Cg., Ltd
Henry Stephenson
Crlverden
Havelock Street
Norwich Union Fire Ansurance Society
Colonial Mutual Life Society
S Henry Stephenson
T. Bullclk
T. Bullock
Dynes
Cameron Street
Railway
Jones’s Road
Saunders
Railway Station
Wills Street
Smart
A. T. H. Williams
Art Union
Young Yorkshire Sons
Begg
Wakanui
Cairnbrae
Scott
W. Campbell
Thurelay
East Belt
Pune and Organ
Websey
Horace Gates
NT DR
Pebate—Ashburton Y. Tinwald
St. Stephen’s School
Abor Dazy
Guards’ Art Union
R. D. Johnston
Burnett Street
Chas. Thomas
East Street
Homebush
W. H. Collins and Co
Fletcher Bros
G.B.D
C.L
B.B.B
Aid Loewe
and Co
Wyandottes
D. Johnston
Pelawmain
Groeta
Weatport
Colling and Co
H. M. Jones
Treacy
Ryng UP
Percy's
Mitchell and Turner's
Mutual Provident Society
James Piper
H. A. Flower
Ashburton Catholic Club
Timarg Post Newspaper CO
Tattersall’s
A. Mundell
Auctioneas
Henry Davis
Ashburton Domain
Auckland
Pines
Oatina, Gerstena and & Emolina
Sultanas
Nk Evi
Ube Fine
St Stock Ry Poor
Japan
Jordan
Anlsebrook’s
Colony
Brown Gad Co
Nflour
Arrowroot
Sun Brand
Diver's
Juno
Darby Golden Old
Poultry Foods
Singer’s Eye
BES
Fairfield
Unnel
Ces
the People’s Ironmonger
Stevens
Gate Apples
Bay Dives
Uru
John Orr & Ge
Joshua Tucker
Merehan
Ncred Street
Mrs Simmons
FRU
Thomas
Wwe
Hes
Fletcher Bros. Cah
Upper Ashburton Road
Boatld
Hackthorne-Mayfield
Clearwell
Danebury
Offea
UBLIC
Maddiun
AK H
Bushell
Steve Madden
Drug Company
Donald
Tailors
Manchester Bros
H G. . Barrett
Bout + terer
Barnett Street
Myess
Myers’ New Grocery Store
Squa Arts
Tony Wrat
Lex
Uriros
Tiray Canterbury
Colne Bo Street
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