Marriage of William Aubrey White and Letitia Dionysia Eden
July 18 1807 at Primitive Methodist Manse Ashburton Rev Liddell officiated. William Aubrey White second son of Arthur George White of Newington Merrickville Sydney marries Letitia Dionysia second daughter of Nelson Eden of Ashburton. Death notice for Joseph Ward at Middle Road Allenton in his 98th year on July 27.
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RB. J. Liddell
William Aubrey
Mainwaring
Arthur George White
Newington
Merrickville
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Letitia Dionysia
Nelson Eden
Anticipated Accountants Bill prompts debate in Parliament
The Accountants Bill introduced by Mr Fraser in the House of Representatives faces opposition across the colony. It aims to professionalize accounting, set qualifications, and create a system to guarantee trustworthy accountants for New Zealand. The bill details registration rules, examinations, and post enactment limits on who may practice publicly.
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Local notes and district updates in Ashton and Gisborne
Moderate to strong easterly winds forecast with possible glass. Ashton reports scarce lambs. Gisborne voted 49 to 7 to form a fire district. Otira line shipment records 600000 ft timber in one day. Waihi measles epidemic forces East End school closure. Sidney O Neill fined £3 for assault. Charity spending in New Zealand rose to £103272. regional totals listed. Rheumo advertised as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments with prices 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
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Otago United
Domain weather report and local events in Ashburton
Frost and light rain recorded this morning. Special services for the Christ Central Mission Hall opening will be held tomorrow with sermons by Rasph Gebbie and W J Eastie. An orange hall farewell to Mr H Diepenheim drew about 150. Miss Jessie Maclachlan to perform at Oddfellows Hall Monday. Donations for Irish Home Rule delegates totalled £4938 19s 6d after bank charges. Lightning bird traps to be expanded. trout hatching at Masterton ponds and Fishery. Arbitration Court hears Bell v Lavers case. claimant described heroism but claim dismissed due to time limits.
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Donovan
Treasuy
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Hawke's Bay
Alpers
Bell v. Lavers
Tinwald Town Board Discusses Possessions and Repairs
Tinwald Town Board held a meeting with Williams chairing after the chairman’s absence. The board granted permission for an advertising board at the gravel reserve and approved alterations to the valuation roll. It ordered culverts renewed, a ford built on Melcombe Street, and minor road work near the gravel reserve and saleyards. Accounts totaling £625 were paid.
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Ashburton Racing Club Committee Meeting Held
Ashburton Racing Club held a committee meeting at the secretary’s office with Upton Le Cros Hart Nicoll Den shire Frampton Friedlander Grigg Hodgkins and Acland present. An apology was read from Malet. J C Martin offered to erect equipment. members opposed the double event totalisator. Ground improvements were approved including horse boxes and jockeys room upgrades. A special Christchurch train was requested for September 11 and 12. Accounts totaling £35 were approved.
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Railway Department
Christchurch
Reynolds
Necesnike i
Children’s Hacking Cough Cure Promoted by Woods
A short note promotes Woods Great Pepperming Cure as a nighttime remedy for coughing in children. The item lists the product name and purpose without medical claims, framed as a household antidote in the era’s language.
Wesleyan Conference elects J Scott Lidgett President
A late July dispatch reports the Rev J Scott Lidgett elected President of the Wesleyan Conference in London. The Board of Education halts rifle shooting at Eynsford and Shoreham public elementary schools. Brussels Convention deliberations aim to keep Britain in the pact. several governments seek regulatory terms. The Protective Tariff Association denounces American German enforcement as illegal and harmful to trade and legislative rights.
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London
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Ritle
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Eynsford
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New York
Protective, Tariff Association
Catholics protest new training college regulations in London
A Catholic deputation led by Archbishop Bourne protested regulations said to erase the denominational character of training colleges. Sir A Campbell Bannerman and Mr McKenna defended the regulations as fair, risking reconsideration if they damaged colleges. Government urged a fair trial hoping to pass bills before Parliament adjourns.
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London
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Pararrette
Raisuli Threatens Kaid MacLean in Moroccan Standoff
Tangier report says Raisuli vows to kill Kaid MacLean if tribesmen attack on Sultan orders. Haknass tribe reportedly willing to surrender as Sir Harry MacLean negotiates pardon for the tribe. Ratguli remains sought but tribe offers guaranteed good conduct if pardoned and property restored.
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Chinese Workers Petition Renewal of Mine Contracts
In Capetown on July 28, about two thousand Chinese laborers at the Simmer Jack Mine petitioned the Government to renew their contracts. They seek continued employment under the terms of their current arrangements amid ongoing labor discussions.
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Natal Government complains on war contributions
The Natal Government reports that the Transvaal’s war contribution of thirty million has been waived, but Natal’s £700,000 and £520,000 for rents and harbour dues have not been reduced or paid. Pretoria reports the government has withdrawn the Beer Bill.
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Japanese Korean Convention Signed in Seoul Amid Court Opposition
In Seoul on July 26, a new Japanese Korean Convention was signed after strong Korean Court opposition. The accord places Korean administration under Japanese Resident-General guidance who may appoint nominees to all major positions.
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Seoul
Abdication Sparks Harem Weeping and Loot of Portable Articles
In Seoul on July 26 the Emperor’s abdication triggered widespread wailing among the palace ladies. The women rushed through the harem and seized portable articles as souvenirs before leaving the palace.
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Yugantar editor jailed for armed revolt preaching in India
The Yugantar editor in Bombay has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for preaching armed revolt. Seven national Volunteers in Barisal, Bengal, were given terms for breaking up markets to block sale of British goods.
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Barisal
Governor defies federal rail rate ruling in North Carolina
The North Carolina governor refuses to obey a federal Circuit Court decision striking down state railway rate law and vows to reject compromises until the railroad company complies. A clash with federal authorities is feared, with potential use of federal troops to enforce the court orders. The Press condemns the governor's action.
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New York
North Carolin
Shipping Casualties in Gale Off New Zealand Coast
News notes two vessels in heavy weather off the New Zealand coast. The Manurewa from Mercury Bay jettisoned 1000 ft of deck cargo. The barque Crag, which collided with the Kakapo, docked in port for repairs after sustaining bulwark plate damage.
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