Collision sinks steamer off Eureka killing many
San Pedro collided with the steamer Columbia at midnight off Eureka. The Columbia sank in five minutes. eight saved by clinging to San Pedro, with Lloyds reporting 100 drowned and 200 saved. Other accounts put losses as high as 150, including the Columbia’s captain. one report says all women perished.
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London
Reuter
San Francisco
San Pedro
Eureka
Columbia
Lloyd’s
Dairy official urged for English post by Wellington chamber
A Wellington dairy section deputation urged that Dairy Commissioner Cuddie be named the Agricultural Department's representative in England for the rat term. Minister R McNab said he would not appoint without Cuddie's recommendation.
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Wellington
Chamber of Commerce
Massey Attacks Land Policy as Freehold Backed
In Wellington on July 23 Mr Massey led debate on the Budget warning against socialistic land policies and the lease in perpetuity. He urged endowment reform, warned about tariff biases, and pressed for quicker land purchase rights for settlers while criticizing the current approach to tenure and colonial ties.
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Wellington
Massey
B. McNei
Hon
Auckland
Queensland
Fiji
Sweden
America
R. McNab
Fle
Land Board
McNab
Treasury
James Aflen
Wilford
Australian Market Reports and Political Debate Fragments
Trade notes from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide show wheat and flour prices, oats and barley ranges, and onions potatoes and butter values. The political session discusses land policy, closer settlement, leases, and socialist critiques with leaders McNab Massey and others before adjournment.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Arrival of Columbia Survivors Reaches Euraka
San Francisco dispatch reports 144 survivors of the Columbia reaching Eureka on July 23 with casualties estimated at 69.
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San Francisco
Euraka
Conciliation Board Hearing in Wellington Dispute
The Wellington Operative Bakers' Union filed a dispute with the Conciliation Board as the Employers' Union opposed Mr Collins on the board due to his union roles. The union warned that granting the demands would force half Wellington bakehouses to close, but employers planned to take the matter to the Arbitration Court anyway. The chairman protested the remarks and the employers withdrew their representatives.
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Wellington
Conciliation Board
Bekers’ Union
Collins
Workers’ Union
Domestic Dispeace in Dunedin Court Case
Mar Prentice and Sarah Jackson faced theft charges in Dunedin Police Court over items valued at £4 from Herbert Jackson of Riverton. Judge remanded for eight days to pursue private settlement. bail set at £10 each plus £10 surety in each case.
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Dunedin
Prentice
Sarah Jackson
Mothe
Herbert Jackson
Riverton
Herbert
Hanlon
Arbour Day Celebrated Quietly in Wellington
Arbour Day was observed in Wellington with trees shifted at the Training College and Kethirne Park. The Mayor participated in the functions signaling a low key civic celebration.
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Arbour
Wellington
Training College
Kethirne Park
Vegetable Seed Catalog Highlights Per Packet Varieties
A historic seed list enumerates per packet prices and numerous varieties across vegetables. It names asparagus Connover's Colossal beets Broad Windsor beans and many more including carrots lettuce mustard peas and tomatoes alongside notes of distinctive cultivars and origins. It resembles a trade listing from a market or catalog page.
Wellington Races at Trentham July 23
Fine weather draws crowds for the Gladwow Handicap and other events. Jolly Friar wins the handicap by three quarters of a length in 1 minute 4 and 3 fifths, with Karori Haney taking Martyrium after Waikaraka and Pearlie. Hack Hurdles see Regulation triumph by two lengths, and Haydn wins the Steeplechase by a neck with £4 dividends.
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Trentham
Jolly Friar
Intelligence
Gawszit
Karori Haney
Martyrium
Waikaraka
Pearlie
Divdenda
Hack Hurdies
Aotea
Waipu
Haydn
Hvenlode
Khama
New Zealanders in Australia Arrive for Queensland Match
Brisbane July 23 The New Zealand team selected to meet Queensland includes backs Spencer three quarters Iryor Mitchinson Booth halves Wallace Eckhold forwards Hogan Casey Hughes Cunningham Victorizon Francis Sullivan Seeling The squad was officially welcomed and entertained at a smoke concert tonight with the Attorney General presiding.
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Brisbane
New Zealand
Queensland
Spencer
Iryor
Mitchinson
Booth
Tve
Wallace
Eckhold
Wall — Roberts
Hogan
Casey
Hughes
Cunningham
Victorzon
Francis
Sullivan
Seeling
Flower Seed Varieties Sold at One Penny Per Packet
A list of seed types stocked includes Asters Betteridge's Quilled Auricula Balsam Calliopsis Candytuft Canna Carnation Chrysanthemum Convolvulus Dahlia Gaillardia Hollyhock Lobelia Marigold Pansy Phlox Sweet Pea Verbena and more. Prices state one penny per packet with several varieties highlighted.
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Shoals
Private cablegram names seven New Zealand team members in Australia
A private cablegram lists seven members of the New Zealand team in Australia with the names partially garbled in the message. The report notes the unnamed athletes and their travel status, lacking full identification.
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Wellington
Ashburton Wins Golf Match At Tetiuka Reed
A golf match at Tetiuka yesterday featured Ashburton and Temuke teams with Ashburton prevailing. Singles saw Mrs Nicoll defeat Mrs Johnston and Mrs Wyout beat Mrs Ash, while doubles and foursomes pitted Mrs Johnston with Miss Ashwell against Mrs Nicoll and Mrs Wroughton, and other pairings including Mrs Bradmore with Miss Guild versus Mrs Crisp and Mrs Wood.
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Tetiuka
Ashburton
Temuke
Nicoll
Johnston
Wyout
Ashwall
Crispey
Bradmore
Wood
Guild
Seymour Vy
Grant
Follarton
Pat-Erson Cravesserranaur
Ashwell
Wroughton
Bradmorea
Crisp
Explosion injures two at Tinwald Do main bakery
Auckland July 24 Paul Marie chief cook at the Tin and Wmile doe Balman and a young man were badly scalded by steam from a cookie food process. The blast drew help and both were taken to hospital where they were treated. Neither was seriously hurt. The report also notes photographs in the New Zealand Public Domains annual report.
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Auckland
Paul Marie
Tin
Wmile Doe Balman
Garden Seeds and Varieties Catalog Price List
A list of flower and vegetable seeds with per packet and per pint prices. Includes broad beans, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cabbage, lettuce, peas, nasturtium, tobacco, tomatoes, nasturtium, beans, asters, sunflowers, petunias, nicotiana, pansies, phlox, cosmos, coreopsis, morning glories, gaillardia, verbenas, sweet peas, ten weeks stock, and mixed colours. Names include Monarch, Mount Cook, Holmes Supreme, Sir Harry Atkinson, Toward, Comet, Lobb's, Betteridge, and more. Prices range from 1d to 1s 6d.
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Henderson’s
Harry Atkinson
Britain
Tomate Holmes
Betteridge
Californie
South Africa
California
Prices for Industrial Materials and Oils Listed
Bran priced at 4 pounds 10 shillings per ton with minimum four ton lots. Rock salt at 3 pounds 17 shillings 6d per ton. Castor oil 4s per gallon in 44 gallon tins. Neatsfoot oil refined at 17s 6d per 5 gallon drum. Sheep netting centre strand 12s 6d per coil.
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