Farmers Union Conference at Wellington on Maori rights land policy
In Wellington on July 27 a Farmers Union conference resolved to grant Maori political and local government privileges, individualise Maori lands with rates and distraint rights, and allow government takeover of common lands. It urged Crown tenants to convert leaseholds to freeholds and opposed high unimproved rural land valuations by the Valuation Department.
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Wellington
Valuation Department
Folige Commission Hearings Open in Christchurch
Cross-examination unsettled Connell and undermined Laurenson claims. Laurenson denied remarks to Connell and defended written complaints to the Minister. Police officials testified no interference by Laurenson and noted pay, living conditions, and discipline concerns with some calls for six months probation.
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Christchurch
Connell
Dougall
Laurenson
Dinniea
Taurenson
Uxtrelion
Constable Connell
Inver
W. Dinnie
R. J. Gillies
Canterbury
Charles Rutledge
Lyttelton
Bishop
Constabe Connell
Police Commission
Opium Case Leads to Heavy Fine at Local Magistrate Court
A Chinese man named Low Tye was fined £100 at the Magistrate's Court for possessing opium suitable for smoking and concealing it. The case against Ah Chong for smoking opium in Low Tye's house was adjourned until tomorrow.
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Christchurch
Low Tye
Ah Chong
Unemployed Relief Debates At Town Board Meeting
The Hampstead Town Board discussed three written job applications and funding before voting to hire several men from local residents to speed up essential works without using funds. An Auckland meeting urged faster progress on works and immediate Parliament session to tackle unemployment. Wellington noted £1500 relief funds with new grant from Lord Plunket. Dunedin painters urged government to assign work repainting government buildings.
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Himpstead Town Board
Wen
Auckland
Auckland Trades and Labour Council
Mir Peele
Pou
City Council
Harbour Board
Wng
Wellington
Lord Plunket
Unemployed Demonstration Draws Sparse Crowd in Christchurch
Christchurch reports a small unemployed demonstration with speeches denouncing agitator groups. A Trades and Labour Council official warns against inflammatory rhetoric, noting improving outlook and rising donations as relief efforts expand. City relief registrations rise while officials aim to connect with farmers and rural workers.
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Qchristchurch
Sveral
A. D. Hart
Trades and Labour Council
Citizens’ “Committee
W. H. Haggar
Focal Bureau
Department
Fatal Falls and Deaths in Willis Street and Dust
A young carpenter David Barltrop fell from an upper floor in Willis Street and fractured his skull, serious at hospital. Mr L Packer a Dust draper died suddenly after tea and a nap, likely a rupture of brain blood vessel. Elizabeth Reid died at Fendalton between 1 and 2 am. an morgue angiest to be held today.
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Wellington
David Barltrop
Willis Street
Barltrop
Christchurch
L. Packer
Packer
T. A. B. Bailey
Elizabeth Reid
Fendalton
Angiest
Crutching Sheep Letter to the Mayor Cites Wages
In Ashburton on July 28, GO R Fornrfson reports a dispute over crutching wages. The ruling rate is sixpence per hundred, with fivepence paid when machines and engine are provided. The Union Executive urges members not to accept less than the 85 6d rate, noting no award covers this work.
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Sirol
Afr
T. Bo Rielards
Richards
Local Wheat Market Rises in Dunedin on July 27
Commercial report from Dunedin notes the local wheat market rising about 2d with closing prices at ds 83d per bushel. Merchants bought lines in Oamaru district at cos 5d to ds 6d and on trucks at country stations.
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Dunedin
Oamaru
Lands Minister Visits Ashburton on Land Settlement Plans
Acting Minister D Budde met a deputation to discuss grazing run disposals in South Canterbury, part of a broad push opening blocks for closer settlement. Four hundred sections to be opened soon with land grants and assistance for landless applicants, including pasture sowing and dwelling costs, while non discrimination promised for retrenched civil servants.
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D. Budde
Ashburton
Fimarw
South Canterbury
Alf Jiuddo
Guardian
D. Barrow
Land Purchase Board
Canterbury
Wellington
Crown Lands Commissioner
Budde
Christchurch High School Sends Second Team to Ashburton Match
Advertisement notes by Mr Frank Curtis advise consulting him about eye troubles. A second fifteen football team from Christchurch High School visited Ashburton to play a match against the local High School’s first fifteen.
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Frank Curtis
Christchurch
Ashburton
Settlement plans outlined for South Canterbury land leases
The Hon. D Buddo acting minister of lands described discussions with South Canterbury members about disposing leases expiring in fifteen months and ensuring no hardship for current occupants. He noted tracts offered to the government, including Orar Gorge and Hawke’s Bay blocks, with Crown lands to be opened monthly and subsidies for felling, grassing, and building.
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Per
Christchurch
D. Buddo
South Canterbury
Barron
Orar Gorge
Hawke's Bay
Wellington
Young Woman Attacked in Town Centre
A young woman was assaulted last night at about 10:30 in the town centre by two men. One clamped a hand over her mouth while the other tried to rifle her pockets. She was badly treated, her face torn and bleeding from wounds likely caused by a ring or nails, but she could not identify her attackers as they fled when a young man appeared.
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Christchurch
Rakaia Named For Seven a Side Ashburton Tourney
Rugby selectors named senior GB and junior teams to represent Rakaia in a seven a side tournament at Ashburton on Thursday. Also noted were Christchurch High School Second Fifteen and Ashburton High School First Fifteen results, and a rose tree gift planting at Allenton School. Minister Buddo and a delegation were in Ashburton for Lands Department discussions.
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Rakaia
Ashburton
L. Cordner
W. Sheriffs
T. Shannon
A. FE. Purcell
W. E. Sturgiss
J. McClure
Geo. Cromic
Thos. Dodds
Laraman
Gardiner
Thos
Cromie
J Steele
H. Rapley
C. Irvine
Thes. Clark
Thos. McLean
J Skinner
Jas Cromie
G Bray
H McClure
W Sheehan
T. Dunford
Allan Shannon
Jas. Cromie
Be, Shaw
G. Haslett
Hugh Brown
W. Wells
Allenton School
Messrs Clark Brothers
Tinwald
Couple Charged In Shop Lifting at Drapery Sale
A married couple faced remand for stealing goods during Strange and Co. bargain sale. The man wore a long overcoat and the woman a Maori kit as they left with stolen items. An oyster saloon visit followed, where the clerk saw the loot on display. the man admitted guilt while the woman denied the charge.
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Christchurch
Strange and Co
Ashburton County Council Seeks Lease of Reserves
The Ashburton County Council announces offers to lease listed reserves as per its instructions. The notice invites interested parties to submit proposals aligned with the council’s terms for lease of public reserves.
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Ashburton, County Council
Auckland licensed trade receives compensation grant
A meeting of the Auckland licensed trade awarded £1000 to five city hotels closed on June 30. MP A E Glover urged a perpetual fund to reimburse livelihoods, while Licensed Victuallers' Association president Mrs Palmer blamed the redaction vote for forcing closures. He warned of ongoing attacks and the need for unity. The lobbyists complained of short notice before closures and limited time to adapt.
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Auckland
A. E. Glover
M.P
Palmer
Licensed Victuallers’ Association
Helm Pleads Guilty to Bicycle Stealing in Dunedin
In Dunedin on July 28 Herbert Helm pleaded guilty in Police Court to three counts of bicycle theft and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.
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Dunedin
Herbert Helm
Supreme Court
Something For Nothing In Offer On Co carts Quilt
The ad says D. Johnston offers a free Eider dawn quilt with every co cart purchase. Fifteen co carts in stock to choose from latest pattern and finish. Inspection invited.
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D. Johnston
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A. T. H. Williams
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SEC
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R. Totty
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