Irish Universities Bill enters third reading in Commons
The Irish Universities Bill neared completion after nearly four months in the House of Commons. It would create two universities, Dublin and Belfast, with Maynooth College affiliated to Dublin University. Dissolving the Royal University would fund new buildings and endowments, while avoiding religious tests. Opposition centered on clerical influence fears, but support came from figures like Mr Redmond and Mr Balfour.
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Queen’s College
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Quean’s ‘College
Cork
Queen's College
Galway
Royal University
University of New Zealand
Didlie University
Hoth
Unts
Maynooth College
University
Maynooth
Bol
William Anson
Mermber
Oxford University
Kalfowr
Senate
Commons
Redmond
Gladstone
Ireland
House of Lords
Balfour
Canterbury Land Board Election Under New Act
The Canterbury Land Board election is under the new Crown tenure rule. Eligible voters are tenants registered on Jan 1 1908. candidates include Joseph Gibson Cheviot David Johnston Riverside Ashburton Joseph Mahoney and Joseph Sealy Timarn. Voting closes 4 pm August 27 at the Lands Office. Sealy is current member. term two years.
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Canterbury Board
Joseph Gibson
Cheviot
David Johnston
Riverside
Ashburton
Joseph Mahone
Watsons store robbed at Otira front door break in
A Monday night burglary at Watsons Otira shop saw £7 in notes and silver stolen after the till was forced open with a poker.
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Watson's
Otira
Unemployed rally in Wellington condemns immigration policy
About two to three hundred unemployed gathered at the Queen's statue to denounce government immigration advertising and press for relief. A deputation met Premier Sir Joseph Ward, who said immigration would be watched and steps would be taken to stop arrivals if they worsened unemployment.
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Britain
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Union
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Mi Railways
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Dunedin
Timaru
Auckland
Unemployed Men Registers and Local Work Relief
Wellington reports 147 men registered as unemployed in Auckland with 124 remaining after some found work. In Wellington 216 applied, 146 assisted, 70 on the books. Christchurch 3803 applied, 101 assisted. Timaru and Dunedin show improving matches with work supplied. Oamaru lists few genuine seekers. local bureau notes only ten. A North Otago farmer sought a ploughman, some asked 30s, accepted 22s 6d, now 25s. Bairro Council provides work for several unemployed on Saturday.
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North Otago
Egypt Deputation Pleads for Egyptian Progress
London notes say Sir Edward Grey welcomed a deputation from the Egyptian National Assembly and Legislative Council. He pledged consideration of their points and affirmed Britain’s aim to aid Egypt’s progress. The delegation expressed satisfaction at the reception.
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Edward Grey
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Egypt
King Edward to Visit Kaiser on August 11 at Friedrichshof
July 28 dispatch from Berlin reports Germany’s satisfaction at a semi official notice that King Edward will visit the Kaiser at Friedrichshof on August 11 during his journey to Marienbad. The note also notes the Franco Russian alliance aims to maintain and strengthen peace.
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Id. M. Fallieres
Berlin
Germany
Edward
Marienbad
Friedrichshof
British Politics and Ireland University Bill in Lords and Commons
In the Lords the Irish University Bill was read a second time without debate. In the Commons a brief discussion occurred on Dinizulu's salary with Mr Herbert Pike Pease stating full party unity to uphold the colonial Government's obligation to pay. Sir Edward Grey praised the Sultan's constitutional move and warned Britain against isolating any Power while urging vigilance on the Congo and Persia.
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House of Commons
Dinizulu
Herbert Pike Pease
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
Britain
Macedonia
Turkey
Mesteme
Germany
Congo
Persia
Clash Over Natal Salary Payment Sparks Imperial Debate
The Blue Book reveals a sharp clash between the Earl of Crewe and Mr Moor Premier of Natal over paying Dinizulu's salary from the Imperial Treasury. Moor protests that unrest stems from Home Government interference and Natal's authority being belittled. Crewe emphasizes the pledge to Dinizulu and funds to avoid prejudicing his trial. He notes potential litigation in England and hints Natal may seek to adjust the payment.
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Mr Moor
Natal
Dinizulu
Moor
Dinizula
Workmen's Unemployed Act Renewal Contingent on Report
The Workmen's Unemployed Act will be renewed until the Poor Law Commission reports and after, Mr Burns's promised 200000 pounds yearly for the unemployed would lapse if the Act expires.
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London
Workmen’s
Poor Law Commission
Burns
Arbitration Court hearing on Dunedin range and body fittings wages
In Dunedin on July 28 the Arbitration Court heard wage demands from range fitters seeking 10s and body-fitters seeking 9s per day. Employers' advocate Mr Scott argued Dunedin manufacturers would be at a disadvantage to Christchurch and Wellington or Auckland, where no awards exist. In Christchurch on July 29 the General Labourers Union endorsed the Trades and Labour Conference action on the Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment Bill.
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Disputte
Arbitration Court
Scott
New Zealand
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
General Labourers’ Union
Trades and Labour Conference
Imperial Parliament discussed at Glasgow lunch
Mr. Kidston spoke at a Glasgow Corporation lunch appealing for emigrants and a federal constitution for the Empire. He urged Britain to support Motherland needs and warned against Australia supplying Germany, while noting no Imperial Parliament exists and calling for broader representation beyond Westminster.
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Kidston
Corporation of Glasgow
Australia
Germany
Westminster
Britain
Prince Ranjitsinhji Scores 200 in Sussex Surrey Match
July 29 at 8.45 a.m. Prince Ranjitsinhji tallies a double century for Sussex against Surrey, delivering a standout batting display in the match.
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Sussex
Surrey
Prince Ranjitsinhji
Canterbury Boxing Championship finals decided in Christchurch
Canterbury Boxing Championship finals concluded with Midgley defeating Parker in bantamweight, Gun dry beating Bennett in featherweight, Chick defeating Jackson in middleweight, and Cross overcoming Shaw in heavyweight.
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Midgley
J. Parker
Gundry
H. Bennett
A Chick
T. Jackson
J. Cross
J. Shaw
King Edward Opens Universal Peace Congress in London
King Edward and Queen Alexandra welcomed a deputation at the London Universal Peace Congress opening. The king said his efforts toward international peace had borne fruit and that mutual understanding and cordial friendship among nations offer humanity its noblest ideals.
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London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Seventeenth Universal Peace Congress
Edward
Ashburton Guards dominate Morris-tube match results
Corporal W Gourdie leads with 34 4 25 for first place, Private TR Gourdie 34 4 35 also first, Private Smith shoots 32 3 45 to take third. Lence-Corporal Cambridge counted out.
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Cambridge
Calcutta Riots Prompt Governor to Urge Law and Order
In Bombay rioting flares, the Calcutta Governor convened a private meeting of leading citizens and expressed disappointment that the government did not receive full community support. He warned that law enforcement and the courts would not be deterred by demonstrations strikes or bazaars closures. He urged citizens to stand on the side of order and aid in quelling unrest.
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Calcutta
Bombay
Australia’s Offer Not Required for Bombay Break
The Times notes that the shut break at Bombay was transitory and comments on the gratifying offer of help from Australia, but states that it will not be required.
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London
the Times
Bombay
Australia
British Move Over Dinizulu Salary Sparks Natal Tension
From London a report says 900 regulars are in Natal as Mr Hulett threatens action in the Natal Assembly. The Imperial government’s plan to pay Dinizulu’s salary is seen as risking justice and fueling native inference that Britain backs Dinizulu against Natal.
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Press” Association
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Haldane
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Durban
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South Africa
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Turkey and Britain Shape Public Sentiment in Constantinople
Telegraphic dispatch notes a strong, marked mood in Constantinople on July 28 as observers attribute the era’s changes to British policy. The report outlines trending opinions among locals and political circles about Britain’s influence in shaping regional developments.
Railway Officials Acquitted in Murrurundi Crash Trial
Sydney report states two railway officials, once committed for trial over negligence in the Good Friday Murrurundi smash, have been acquitted.
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Murrurandi
Sydney
Sydney Tramway Strike Quiet After Calls For End
Reports from Sydney on July 28 note a lull in tramway strike activity as government offers an olive branch and bad weather dampens demonstrations. Strikers largely stand by leaders though some desertions occur while tramway authorities field reinstatement requests from outsiders.
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Premier’s Statement on Strikes and Looming Settlement
Sydney reports quote Premier McGowan replying to questions on strike victims and promising no wholesale victimisation while Chief Commissioner decides. A loyalty fund for loyal tramway workers has raised over £800. Rumors surge of an imminent strike end as talks with Labour leaders may restore most striking workers except about twenty for disciplinary reasons.
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Sydney
Auckland Employers’ Association Urges Lawful Tram Settlement
A cable from Auckland Employers’ Association President D Goldie to New South Wales Premier Wade commends insisting on lawful conduct before addressing tram strike grievances. It expresses belief Wade’s stance will lead to a satisfactory settlement of the dispute.
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Auckland Employers’ Association
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Employers’Association
Soos
Memorial trees to honor American fleet visit in Auckland
Sixteen young trees will be planted after a civic reception by the Governor. Each tree will be named after one of the American ships and planted on a city overlook. The dates May and August are noted for planting.
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Auckland
Jilly
Woods Great Puppermint For Coughs and Gold
Fragmentary OCR yields a quirky line referencing Woods and a product named Great Puppermint. The readable bits are unclear on context, dates, or participants, leaving only scattered phrases about coughs and gold.
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