Williams Sandoe marriage in Ashburton church
On July 18 1907 at St Stephen s Church Ashburton Rev E Whitehouse united Lewis Morris Williams Christchurch and Elizabeth Florence Sandga Ashburton only daughter of James Sandga in marriage.
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Williams—Sandoe
St. Stephen’s Church
Ashburton
E. Whitehouse
Lewis Morris
Charles Hood
Williams
Christchurch
Flabeth Florence
James Sandga
Overhead Crossing Sought for Ashburton Station Yard
G W Nicoll presses for a safe crossing as Ashburton Borough Council revisits the idea of an over head bridge or subway. A petition is drafted to the Minister for Railways urging a crossing near Cameron or Wills streets to ease access between the town and the railway yard and post office.
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G. W. Nicoll
Ashburton
Nicoll
Ashburton Domain
Havelock Street
Aitken Street
Cameron Street
Wills Street
Local and General News Highlights and Notices
At St Andrew's Presbyterian Church last evening the Rev G B lugs aid urged temperance and community restraint as Ashburton awaits new licensing rules. A petition seeks a ganger's cottage near Valetta station to supervise Mayfield and Ruapuna goods shipments amid pilferage concerns. Sutton and Sons announce Sutton's Dwarf Defiance peas. Journal of Labour notes mixed trades activity in Ashburton with overall fair business. A Manchester barber’s assistant wins a separation order after abuse by a pupil of physical culture. Southland Times teaching singing in Sydney draws interest. remarks on House of Commons decorum. Carson's Cycle and Motor Works advertises careful handling and repairs.
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Sutton
National Mortgage Company
Journal of Labour
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Hicks Theatre
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Monte
Auckland Herald
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House of Representatives
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Bruce
St. Stephen's
C. Andrews
Pacific
Nhat
Notable NZ News Bits on Tax, Seed Oats and Drought
Frost measures and financial notes appear alongside charity drives, a drought impact on May milk yields, and seed oats price increases. Reports cover Irish bog fuel potential, notable accidents, and a Paris NZ food showcase. Local meetings, theatre acts, and court notices fill the page with diverse items.
Skating Carnival Draws Large Crowd in Ashburton
The Ashburton Skating Company promoted a well contested carnival at Oddfellows Hall with a grand march and many events. Prizes included Fan and Balloon Race won by Miss Hewitt, Potato Race won by Bowden, Cup and Tie to H Thompson and Miss Hoffer, plus numerous costume and skater prizes. A private skating evening followed the success and refreshments were shared with competitors.
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Oddfellows' Hell
Ashburton Skating Company
M. Mahone
Dr. Sutherland
P. MacDonald
George
Miss Hewitt
Kimberley Miner
Miss Maris Smith
D. Sutherland
Jessie Maclachlan in Christchurch Welcomed by Scots
In Christchurch the Scottish Society of New Zealand hosted Miss Jessie Maclachlan, the Queen of Scottish Song, at a crowded gathering. Chief Macdonald presided and the singer thanked the audience after praising Scottish societies for preserving Highland heritage and language.
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Scottish Society of New Zealand
Jessie Maclachlain
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburton
Macdonald
Miss Maclachlan
Old Land
Highlands
New Zealand
Scotland
Wellington boxing contests open with multiple bouts
The Wellington Amateur Boxing Association began its competitions tonight with matches including R Gould defeating E Sanderson, A Trezise beating W Crawford, and Trezise defeating Gould.
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Wellington
Wellington Amateur Boxing Association
R. Gould
E. Sanderson
A. Trezise
W. Crawford
Trezise
Gould
Inter-Imperial Rifle Shooting Question and Visit Costs
In London on July 24 the financial secretary of the Army Council pledged to investigate whether colonial governments grant separate allowances to non-commissioned officers and shooting team members visiting England. The National Rifle Association would meet the entire cost of the British team’s visit to the Colonies, amid reports of a loan failure.
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London
Buchanan
Army Council
Courthope
House of Commons
England
Natonal Rifle Association
Incendiaries Burn Shops and Villages in Voronezh Province
Report from St. Petersburg dated July 24 states arsonists burned the villages of Benkakotodex and Sukhayelan in Voronezh province. Thousands of peasants lost their entire possessions as flames spread through rural areas.
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Per Press Association
St. Petersburg
Incendiarias
Benkakotodex
Sukhayelan
Voronesh
Government Liquor Bill aims to attract Kaffirs to the Rand
The Times of London Johannesburg correspondent reports the Government Liquor Bill intends to draw more Kaffirs to the Rand. Brewers back the measure but mining men' support is unlikely to be enough amid growing opposition to the bill.
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London
The
Times
Johannesburg
Rand
Irish Affairs. Threatening Letter Read in Commons
In London on July 24 Mr John Redmond accused Mr Moore of writing a letter to Mr Bailey Irish Estates Commissioner threatening pains and penalties when the Unionists regained power. The letter was read in the House of Commons amid uproar. Moore said Bailey sold the party, while Moore admitted the letter imprudent and written to repel unfair attacks on Commissioner Wrench.
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Mr Moore
North Armagh
Bailey
Irish Estates
House of Commons
Mc Moore
Moore
Wrench
Judge Grants Change of Venue in Battle Trial
The judge approved the Solicitor General's request for a venue change in the trial of 67 drivers of battle, ruling a fair trial in Gate Way was impossible.
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London
Solicitor- General
Gateway
Army Bill Passed Third Reading in Lords
In London the Army Bill was read a third time in the House of Lords as reported by the Press Association.
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Per Press Association
London
House of Lords
Warwickshire beats Yorkshire in low-scoring match at Lords
Yorkshire defeats Warwickshire by 6 for 27 and 7 for 18 as crowd disruptions rise at Lords after no play due to wet ground. Middlesex versus Lancashire abandoned when spectators vandalize the pitch forcing captain MacLaren to forfeit.
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Haigh
Lords
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Lancashire
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Epidemic of Whooping Cough Hits Sydney Area
A serious outbreak of whooping cough with broncho pneumonia has caused many deaths, the worst since 1901. Melbourne reports a sharp drop in Victoria’s prison population over 15 years, from one in 1 613 to one in 1229. Sydney notes a major municipal administration offer to let the city collect land tax in exchange for government relief of about £50,000 annually. Obituary reports D. Mitchell, donor of the Mitchell Library, has died. A rough voyage by the Mahone results in 45 sheep deaths. In Melbourne an ancient violin labeled Nicole Amati radiates historic repair links to Versailles and Louis XVI.
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Victoria
Xellé
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Louis the 16Th
France
Fire destroys five room Mornington house in Dunedin
A five roomed Mornington house owned by Robert Sainsbury and occupied by Hugh Hannah was destroyed by fire early today in Dunedin. The house was insured for 200 pounds with Phoenix and valued about 350 pounds, with furniture valued at 175 pounds insured for 100 pounds in the Commercial Union Office.
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Mornington
Robert Sainsbury
Hugh Hannah
Commercial Union
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