Scottish coal miners vote for strike in Scotland and nationwide
The Scottish masters and coal miners committee continues talks in Glasgow. Lanarkshire miners vote 26 000 in favor of a strike while 120 oppose. 46 303 Lancashire and Cheshire miners back a national strike with 5 245 against. Also reports include a Privy Council appeal dismissal and Madame Calve engagements for Australia and New Zealand concerts.
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London
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
Lancashire and Cheshire
Privy Council
New Zealand
Townend
G. H. i Fcore
Glenmark
Madame Calve
Messrs J. and
N. Tait
Australia
Sydney
Monoplane flight from Calais to Dover by Bleriot
M Bleriot, the French aeronaut, piloted a monoplane from Calais to Dover in 27 minutes. He rose at Les Baraques near Calais at 4 00 in bright sun with a favorable wind, then landed in a meadow behind Windsor Castle, damaging the propeller and other minor parts.
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Paris
M. Bleriot
Calais
Dover
Les Baraques
Windsor Castle
Short Time for Cotton Operatives Across Europe
Mr Macara, president of the International Cotton Federation, states that European countries have agreed on shorter hours for cotton operatives, and Lancashire looms will not work on Saturdays or Mondays.
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London
Macara
Internnational Cotton Federation
Trouble in Morocco reports censoring of telegrams
Madrid letters describe women and children trampled and many injured as troops depart. King Alfonso is hooted at the barracks farewell and has postponed his English visit. He bans protest meetings while The Times notes Spain plans to despatch troops to Melilla until resistance ends.
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Per Press Association
London
Madrid
Alfonso
the Times
Melilla
Spain Suffers Heavy Losses in Morocco Fighting
Madrid reports fierce combat in Morocco on Friday with six Spanish officers killed and a Lieut Colonel captured. Twelve officers wounded. many privates killed or wounded. Spanish troops abandoned advanced positions due to slow entrenchment. Kabyle tribesmen suffered heavy losses.
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Madrid
Morocco
Bisley Meeting King’s Prize Won by Corporal Burr
At Bisley Corporal Burr of the London Rifle Brigade won the King’s Prize with 824 points. Hopkins of Wales was second with 819 and Morris of Canada scored 316 for third. London reports over 250 colonials attending and Canadians winning several top prizes.
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London
Bisley
Burr
London Rifle Brigade
Hopkins
Wales
Morris
Canada
Lancashire and Sussex Players Shine in County Matches
In Lancashire versus Es sex Spooner scored 113 and Tyldesley 114 while Sussex faced Worcester shire Tobert Relf dominated with 273 not out. Relf batted through the entire innings of 433.
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Per Presa Association
London
Lancashire
Essex
Spooner
Tyldesley
Sussex
Worcestershire
Tobert Relf
Wellington Races Conclude Third Day Results
At Trentham on July 24 final day results in Winter Oats Handicap saw Merrie Zealand win with Gaelic second and Coronetted fourth. Final Hurdle Handicap winner Belario with Bendrock second and Exmoor third. Kia Ora Handicap topped by Miseast with Timothy second and Rose Berald third. Meeting total prize money £41,006, £4,801 more than last year.
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Trentham
Merrie Zealand
Gaelic
Belario
Bendrock
Exmoor
Kia Ora
Miseast
Timothy
Rose Berald
Lovers Quarrel Over Peppermint Cure Mystery
A brief note suggests a lovers’ quarrel sparked by confusion over a claimed remedy called the Great Peppermint Cure from Woods. The reader sees teasing exchange and recurring coughs and sneezes as the scene sets with a whimsical, curious tone.
Newcastle ballast dispute stalls port operations
In Newcastle a joint meeting of colliery owners, shipping agents, and waterside workers failed to resolve the ballast unloading objection. Unions vow to halt further work unless crews cease unloading ballast, risking a port standstill tomorrow without a compromise.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Melbourne
Berrachkers
South Melbourne
Fitzroy Sameh
Railway Disaster in Queensland
A mail train from Roma on a Queensland bridge collapsed yesterday 175 miles from Brisbane. Engine and carriages wrecked. two men killed, eleven injured, eighteen passengers injured overall. Bridge under repair. cause unknown. Rescue trains and medical staff on site. several miraculous escapes noted.
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Brisbane
Roma
Reeves
Go Commercial Traveller
Mackie
Messrs Souter, Morgan
G. Lasson
Scanlon
Nagen
Thorn
Her Majesty's Maring Theatre
Wooful
Death of Sir Frederick Holder
A large state funeral ceremony was held in the Chamber of the House of Representatives prior to interment. Ministers, Federal and State Parliament members, military officials, clergy, and prominent citizens attended. The Methodist Conference President delivered an address. Pallbearers included Federal Ministers, the State Premier, and the Lord Mayor. Messages of sympathy arrived, including one from Mr Carroll for the Dominion of New Zealand.
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Melbourne
Sir Frederick Holder
Aidelaide
House of Representatives
Methodist Conference
Carrol
Dominion of
New Zealand
Opium Raid Seizes Drugs In Titum Street House
Detectives Ward and Gibson raided a Titum street house in Christchurch yesterday and seized opium suitable for smoking, opium pipes and paraphernalia. The Chinese tenant was arrested and found with £198 in his possession.
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Christchurch
Ward
Gibson
Chineman
Titum Street
Canterbury Co operative reports strong poultry show and sales
The Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Company reports an excellent poultry entry in killing and pedigree classes with keen competition. Prices rose from prior week across roosters hens ducks geese turkey gobblers and guinea fowls, while pedigree poultry saw higher figures for pullets roosters and hens. Grand National poultry sale set for August 7th. London wool returns for Glentit clip showed solid prices across greasy halfbreds and other grades through Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association.
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Canterbury Co-operative Egg, Poultry and Produce Company, Ltd
Puan Street
Christchurch
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
London
John O’halloran
Unemployed Protest and Charity Concert in Christchurch
A Christchurch unemployed aid concert raised over £20. At Cathedral Square on Saturday a united meeting condemned government inaction on unemployment. The crowd backed a motion that unemployment is a national issue and the right to work is inalienable. Speakers included Smith Kilgour Lightfoot and Jamieson, opposed by M Badger.
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Christchurch
Cathedral Square
Messrs Smith, Kilgour
Lightfoot
Jamieson
M. Badger
Unemployment Relief Funds Donated by Local Firms
Bowron Bros leather merchants send a 50 cheque to the Mayor for unemployment relief with 20 slated for Summit road work and 30 at the Mayor’s discretion. The Meat Company donates 100 with no conditions. Mrs Cunnington leads a humanitarian effort aiding women and children with money clothing and food amid idle breadwinners.
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Christchurch
Bowron Bros
Meat Company
Cunnington
Failing to Destroy Rabbits in Napier Court
Kenneth McKenzie a sheep farmer was fined ten pounds and costs at the Magistrate's Court in Napier for failing to take proper measures to cope with the rabbit pest.
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Napier
Kenneth McKenzie
Stamp Department changes stir legal minds in Napier
Local legal practitioners in Napier condemn Stamp Department reforms calling them retrenchment run stark staring mad. The July 26 report notes strong opposition from lawyers to the proposals.
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Napier
Work on Mount Hutt Rail Way Progress Across Line
In Wellington on July 28 the Press Association reports the Hutt line straightening and duplicating project has reached Maiwarra with steel rails in place. Completion will take another year.
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Wellington
Hutt
Maiwarra
Unstamp?ed weights and frost hit Ashburton newsbeat
Press Association reports Wellington police court fines for stamped weights and weighing machines. Frost gripped several districts with temperatures down to five degrees, while forecasts warn of strong northerly winds and possible rain. Geraldine sees milder winds and frequent showers with frost returning at night, farming pains include standstill and re-sowing in paddocks. Raetihi laments a picture show as exploitative, calling for stamping out.
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Geraldine
Arnsts Athletic Company to Exhibit in Ashburton Hall
Arnsts Athletic Company led by champion sculler R Arnst tours the dominion and makes its Ashburton debut at Oddfellows Hall this evening. The show features R Arnst cycling CW Fogwell and E Parker as the ball-puncher. R Arnst will describe the last championship race with Biograph screen views. Over 7090 feet of film presents the race and other subjects, with intervals for additional exhibitions by the troupe.
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Dominion
Arnst
Ashburton
Oddfellows’ Hall
R. Arnst
CW. Fogwell
E. Parker
The Invaders cine program at Oddfellows Hall
A new cine matograph series titled The Invaders will be shown at the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday night. The program claims to offer an object lesson on England's greatness and invasion possibilities by land and sea. This Ashburton premiere, secured from London, includes songs and acts during intervals and offers affordable admission for all.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
England
Ashburton
London
Chronic Cheat Compaiita Woods Peppermint Cure
The item lists a medicine named Chronic Cheat Compaiita by Woods offering Great Peppermint Cure priced at 6d and 28 Gd. It reads like a period health remedy advertisement with specific amounts in old currency. The text names the product and price but provides no additional context or purchase details.
Mr Shakes Endorses Rheumo For Rheumatic Gout Relief
James Shakes of Manners Street Wellington testifies after thirty years in the city that Rheumo cured his severe rheumatic gout within minutes and swelling by morning. He claims it neutralizes excess uric acid in the blood unlike embrocations plasters or pills. All chemists and stores are said to stock Rheumo.
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James Shakes
Wellington
Manners Street
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