Fatal Hanging Incidents Reported Across Cities
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. AUCKLAND July 24 James Paul Huckstep about forty single man found hanging from a tree in Newmarket. WELLINGTON July 24 Jamies McEnitney forty seven labourer found hanging from a tree in Newtown Park. DUNEDIN July 94 John Love Brown forty fitter died suddenly at Caversham. relatives not known. DUNEDIN July 25 William Brown ninety eight killed by earth fall at Theological College excavations. Stephen Whelan sixty two injured and two others hurt.
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Auckland
James Paul Huckstep
Newmarket
Wellington
Jamies McEnitney
Newtown Park
Dunedin
John Love Brown
Ava
Government
Caversham
Whangarei
William Brown
The
Theological College
North-East Valley
Stephen Whelan
Tariff Dispute Draws City Protests Over Cast-Iron Pipes
Westport on July 24 sees protests by leading business figures through the Mayor against tariff increases on engines boilers and electrical machinery. A coal industry official warns of costly imports and a boot and shoe trade meeting vows action to back wage earners against what they call oppressive proposed tariffs and higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Beteen
Wellington
R. Hannah
World Market Prices and Wheat Supply Figures
At the wool gates the fleece clips Moeraki Pallow Awhes and others realized average prices with sales closing firm at full rates. One thousand eight hundred nine casks were offered and 1239 sold. Prices unchanged with occasional 3d advances. The American visible wheat supply stands at 62 112 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moeraki
W.D
Clearing Sale At Thorne Property Winchmore Prices Reached
A large crowd attended the clearing sale at Mr A J Thorne's Winchmore property conducted by Briedlander Bros Ltd. Items including harrows, binders, rollers, ploughs, sheep, cattle and horses sold for prices listed, along with sundries and household furniture. Sheep and cattle sold with several figures noted for ewes hoggets cows and sows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thorne
Winchmore
Briedlander Bros., Ltd
McCormick
London meat market quotes telegraphed to Napier
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports London meat prices for July 25. Canterbury mutton 4d Napier Wellmeter and North Island 82d Lamb First Quality 51d second Ltd Beef inds 4d fores Sd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
Followng
London
Canterbury
Wellmeter
North Island
Second, Ltd
Beefinds
Auckland’s frozen meat trade proves Auckland lamb rivals Canterbury
Auckland exporters challenge the view that prime meat only comes from Canterbury. May account sales from the New Zealand Meat and Produce Co. show Auckland Farmers' Freezing Co. lambs reaching top Canterbury prices, with lambs from Bruntwood and Morrinsville also bid at Canterbury-equivalent levels. The Herald notes Auckland can produce lambs equal to the best Canterbury stock and yield strong net returns after charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
London
Canterbury
New Zealand
New Zealand Herald
Stringer
Auckland Farmers’ Freezing Company
Herald
Gordon, Woodroffe and Co
Colonial Office
Christchurch
Smithfield
Wellington
North Island
Han
Weddel and Co
Australia
River Plate
Prime Canterbury
Prime North
Reland Lamb
British New Zealand Meat, and Produce Co
Duck Aitkins
Kereone Estate
prim+st
Cancerbury. Lamb
Vir F. Ross
Bruntwood
Kumara
Alex Orr
Morrinsville
Wellington Holds Off Otago In Interprovincial Hockey
In fine weather at Day's Bay, Wellington beat Otago three goals to two. Gower and Murphy scored for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Otago
Day's Bay
Gower
Murphy
Anti Chinese movement meeting in Dunedin endorses new restrictions
In Dunedin the Garrison Hall heard W A Lloyd of the Anti-Chinese League address supporters. A telegram from the Premier endorsed stricter measures including an educational test and poll tax as deterrents, while resolutions urged limiting Chinese entry and prohibiting intermarriage with Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
W. A. Lloyd
Anti-Chinese League
Kirk
A. Don
New Zealand
All Blacks praised amid Brisbane football chatter
Brisbane extracts praise and criticism of the All Blacks from British and Australian papers. The Brisbane Courier notes perceived strengths and weaknesses and contrasts with New Zealand teams. Queensland announces its Saturday team lineup including Carmichael Pearce Watson and Carmichael in the backs and Hesslop Ahern in halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
P. Carmichael
Pearce
Watson
J. Carmichael
Parkinson
Hesslop
Ahern
Fihelly
Richards
Flanagan
Sampson
Caniffe
Oxham
Glade
Brighton
Wrigley Joins Red Star for Sydney Tour
Willington July 24 The Wairarapa Age reports TE Wrigley captain of the Red Star Club has joined the professional team and will depart for Sydney with the squad on Thursday fortnight. Three matches are planned in Sydney by the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willington
Wairarapa Age
TE. Wrigley
Red Star
Sydney
Threa Metchea
Ara
Exhibition seals found slain near Kaiapoi
A Kaiapoi message reports two seals believed from the Exhibition killed with bullet wounds. Their skins were removed, and the incident is under investigation in Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Kaiapoi
Parliament Debates Financial Statement Resumes in House
In the House of Representatives Mr W Fraser resumes the debate on the Financial Statement with Messrs Wisher Buddo and Barber continuing the discussion until adjournment at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
W. Fraser
Messrs Wisher
Buddo
Barber
Parliamentary Returns On Government Advances to Settlers Act
Mr Flatman moves for a return detailing the number of loan applicants turned down under the Act and fees collected by the department since its inception. He asks if mortgage deeds can be prepared free of charge in the department to ease settlers’ costs, noting workers act precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatman Hay
Setollars
Department
Settlers Department
Tratman
Alleged Libel Application Denied for Beeson Case
William James Pollocl applied to Mr Riddell S M for leave to lay an information against Arthur Beeson for defamatory libel under the Criminal Code Act Amendment Act 1901. The application was refused without prejudice as Riddell was not satisfied Beeson was a man of no substance capable of paying damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
William James Pollocl
Riddell
S.M
Ley
Arthur Beeson
Besson
Auckland Tramways by law debate prompts stock sale talk
July 25 Auckland city council held a special meeting on allowing standing passengers in tram cars. A Tramways Union deputation protested and the matter was sent back to committee. The Mayor will write to London Directors about tram friction and potential sale of all interests to the local Tramways Board, with the stake split 40 percent Auckland and the rest British Electric Fraction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Tramways Union
Electric Tramway Company
London
Cycle Sale Offers Big Reductions in Bicycles
D Johnston's Cycle Sale of Taw Bicycles and second-hand bicycles cuts prices by 30 percent on all bicycle accessories. The notice highlights a clearance event aimed at attracting buyers seeking discounted gear and wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oll
D. Johnston
Corresponsal Note on Opinions From Field Reporter
A disclaimer states that the correspondent does not hold personal responsibility for opinions expressed by the field reporter. The note appears in the correspondent column to clarify attribution and editorial boundaries.
Accountancy Bill Sparks Public Scrutiny and Protest
A letter to the editor condemns a proposed private member’s bill affecting bookkeepers in the colony. The writer argues the bill’s sudden introduction risks limiting livelihoods, imposes excessive fees, and benefits a few directors, urging a delay and wider public examination. The piece calls for Ashburton MPs to withhold support until its aims are clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Institute
San Francisco
New York
Smuller
Ashbirton
Fire Boards Discuss Delegates to Wellington Meeting
Dunedin July 24 At a Fire Board meeting a letter from Christchurch Board secretary urged Auckland Dunedin and Christchurch delegates meet in Wellington soon to discuss amendments to the Act. Chairman F G Cray and J Arkie were named delegates. Private reports say Canadian paper mills are shut due to strikes affecting NZ newspaper print runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Fire Board
Christchurch
Aueckland
Wellington
Messrs
F. G. Cray
J. Arkie
Canada
New Zealand
Arbitration Court delays cases of Smithfield Pareora workers
About 80 employees from Smithfield and Pareora Freeing Works faced arbitration for striking in February. Citations were invalid due to a Christchurch Clerk of Awards error, requiring a special sitting next month. Five shearers were fined £2 each and costs for refusing to shear after a worker vote deemed the sheep fit for shearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Timaru
Smithfield
Pareora
Raymond
White
Christchurch
Canterbury Shearers
Trotting Conference Opens in Wellington Delegates Meet
The New Zealand Trotting Conference opened in Wellington with Mr Payling presiding. He reported affiliating clubs flourishing, 71 racing days held, 535 races run with £29,028 added money. Totalisator receipts reached £280,398. He urged stipendiary stewards and backed Auckland clubs’ proposal to require horse registration before nomination rather than before acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
Payling
Auckland
The Lean and the Governments Proposals in Parliament
In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Ward defends the Budget, rejects claims of weakness, and says the one million loan will come from New Zealand. He argues against hypocrisy on borrowing while supporting public works and wages. He commends tariff reductions for life’s necessities, supports motor car industry potential, and explains land tax proposals and estate protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoase of Representatives
Joseph Ward
England
New Zealand
Australia
Wellington Central
Wellington
Railway Department
Estimates of Receipts and Expenditure for Current Financial Year
Revenue projections show receipts from 4 funds in hand and arrears of rates. Government subsidy on rates plus income from other sources total 3600. Expenditure covers salaries rent of rosin house charitable public pound stationery and advertising, public works, reads, and health activities totaling 7283.
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Per Presa Association
City Council
Wool Sales
Hockey
Brisbane Courier
All-Blacks
Daily Mail
Per Press Association
Parliament OF New Zealand
House OF Representatives
Auckland Tramways
For Press Association
Correspongente
E. H. Dobson
Lawcelite
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Ander
W.H. Alen
Peete
Eady
Arcade Labour Bureau
Ploughmen’s
Cook
Hamadara Tea Depot
Triangie
Burnett Street
Henry Stephenson
Don
E. W
Harris
Allenton
St.stephen’s
Ashburton
Ghas. Thomas's Registry
Children's Plea
W. H. Pearch’s
Bast Street
Brinsmead
H. M. Jones
Bockseller
Ddfellows Hall
Jessie
Maclachlan
Alton Water
Jessie Ead Het Lan
Douglas Young
John
Aichinden
Robert" Buchanan
H. A. Gates
Talbot
T. Bullock
Trenhold
Fayhis Stort
Ergy
Urry ON and Sons
King's Seedsmen
Arden Seeds
National Mortgage and Agency Co
W. H. Pearce
Manchester
J. L. Myers
Aave Abbey
Percy’s
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Caeba Street
Try— T. O'Carroll
Tancred Street
Chas. Thomas
Navn
East Street
Alburtor
R. Totty, Chemist
Utton
Marcy OW
Pea
Triangle Furniture Ex“Chang
Burnett St
Vv. Bushnies
Percy’'S
GA Utlon
Bright
Ie Ulton
Dercy
Mitchell and Turner
Gauthon
Hight Woods
David Thomas
Arcade
Furniture
SALN
Rod. Thomas
George Sproat
D. Thomas
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Bros, Ltd, Kr, Freedlander, Auctioneer
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Charitable Aid Board
Armagh Street
County Council
South Rakaia Road Board
Enders
Hood's Road
Rogers’ Road
Three Chain Road
Thompson's Track
Eee L. Oxley
Rakaia
Mayfield-Montalto
Miamalet
Montalto
Harvey's Corner
R. D. Dansey
Arbitration Court
Cress
LEEKS
Brocols
Cae
Oun Orr & Co
Parsnips
Entertainments
Poet
Montgomery
Entertainers
Famous Pictures
New Pictures
Harman
Morton
W. Morton
W.H Montgomery
Hettie Hargood
Will Monks
Harry Thomas
Living Pictures
Lambton Quay
Nelson Land ‘District
Murchison
Buller
Nelson
F. W. Flanagan
Crown Lands
District Lands and Survey Office
Bicycle Sale
Tyres
Dunlops
Palmers
Johnston
Hampstead Town Board
UBLIC
Hampstead
H. E. Vincent
Tess
R. D. Johnston
Porserr Streur
Geneve Teltic Thet
Inspection Invirep
Grant & Moore
Saunders’ Buildings
Sarsha
Hootwear
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association, of Canterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Branch
West Street
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