The Scottish Miners Leadership Sets Strike Tone
United Press reports the Scottish miners' federation conditioning a general strike on a satisfactory settlement, with expectations of an accord amid Churchill chaired talks. Tea shortages stem from Indian drought affecting England. General Botha ordered to rest cars at Kissingen. Taft-backed tariff plan favors free hides and fixed timber tariff at 11.4 dollars. Elopement leads to divorce as William Rawson seeks damages after wife flees with Isaiah Oldbury to Christchurch New Zealand.
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London
Federation
Conference of Masters
Winston Churchill
Botha
Kissingen
New York
Taft
William Rawson
Rietnaller
Wallsend
Isaiah Oldbury
Wednesbury
Christchurch
New Zealand
Labour Exchanges Bill Read Third Time in Commons
The Labour Exchanges Bill has been read a third time in the House of Commons, with discussion continuing on its provisions. Representatives from Labour and opposition groups debated changes and potential impacts on employment services.
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Sor Preet Association
London
House of Commons
Latakia
Spain and Morocco clash nears Melilla walls
Press report from Madrid says battle raged near Melilla with about 1000 Spaniards killed and 1500 to 2000 wounded. Troops not yet discharged are told to prepare for Morocco. Aanti war protest gathered at the royal palace as Barcetown attacks killed 80. Convents and houses burned and bridges destroyed by dynamite.
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Per
Press Association
Madrid
Melilla
Spain
Burgos
Loygrono
Vittoria
Morocco
Alfonso
Barcetown
Moors and Spanish forces clash as convoy siege continues
In Morocco the Moor and Moorish forces clash with a Spanish convoy near Ourugu where General Pintos is reported killed and one column cut up. Spanish activity appears limited as Levian tribesmen prepare support for Melilla. Queen Ena and the Dowager Queen Christiana travel to Bayonne amid precautionary measures.
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Ena
Christiana
Bayonne
Morocco
Pintos
Ourugu
Melilla
Lasadolaselva
Barcelona
Accidents and Deaths In Feilding and Dunedin
Magele Belfit fifteen year old girl collapsed in a Feilding store at three then died at six. She was in good health before the attack. In Dunedin Mrs McIntyre aged sixty died suddenly this morning and an inquest will probably be held.
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Feilding
Magele Belfit
J. W. Belfit
Dunedin
McIntyre
South Dunedin
Unemployed at Rangitatan Bishfelling Progress
In Rangitatan work on bishfelling progresses with most contracts completed and wet weather influencing crews. Food supplies are cheaper locally than in town. About twenty men left work for various reasons, with several planning to return.
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Wellington
Rangitatan
Police Commission Hearing in Christchurch
Inspector Gillies testified that many men declined to join the force and many left due to disgust at how the force was ridiculed in public prints. The hearing occurred today in Christchurch on July 31.
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Christchurch
Gillies
Police Commission
New Zealand Alliance Plans Draft Bill For Dominion Local Option
Wellington July 31 The New Zealand Alliance intends to draft a Bill to be introduced next session providing for both dominion and local option by a bare majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Wellington
New Zealand Alliance
Smuggling Case Hits Tongariro Officers in Wellington
Three Tongariro officers faced the Police Court on customs breaches. Walter Brown pled guilty to possessing uncustomed goods and received a £ 45 fine after his long illegal traffic is noted. William Thompson and Albert William Lewis also faced fines for tobacco and related charges.
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Wellington
Walter Brown
Brown
Szanda
William Thompson
Fire destroys Johnstone's store at Leeston
Fire at Leeston Christchurch destroyed Johnstone's general store and contents early today. The hotel nearby was saved by brigade work. Stock valued around £2500, insured for £900. Building owned by Mr McCormick, hotel keeper.
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Christchurch
Johnstone
Sheepskin Sales Draw Large Attendance and Strong Competition
At the sheepskin sales in London there was a large attendance and excellent competition. Six thousand two hundred fifty eight bundles were offered and the bulk sold. The finest crossbred merinos sold at prices fully equal to the June sales, with occasional cheaper lots and lower prices for low crossbreds and prior pelts.
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London
Weekly stock and produce sales at Havelock Street Mart
Mr H. Stephenson presided at the Havelock Street Mart weekly sale noting strong prices across poultry pigs produce and fruit. Roosters sold from 2s 6d to 3s 0d per bird ducks 4s per pair. Oats wheat barley potatoes carrots swedes and other produce commanded solid rates per sack bundle or pound. Bacon mutton and lamb prices ranged from 63d to 13d per lb across the meat entries.
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Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
Farmers Co operative Association weekly sale report
The ordinary weekly sale by the Farmers' Co operative Association drew a large crowd and cleared entry at mixed poultry and livestock prices. Poultry saw high entries with hens and pullets selling across several shillings per pair, geese and ducks at modest sums, and purebred roosters marking notable figures. Pigs included weaners stores and baconers with varied prices, while produce lists covered potatoes, wheat, barley, swedes, carrots, and oats per sack or measure.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Cattle to be sold at Tinwald Yards Friday afternoon
Buyers are advised the remaining cattle will be sold at Tinwald Yards on Friday the 19th starting at 1 30 p m. The sale includes all remaining stock.
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Tinwald
Bia
John McMullay
McCormick
Auction results at Cheat and Co rooms show varied farm lots
A large attendance witnessed a sale at Messrs F H Cheat and Co rooms with entries across poultry pigs produce fruit and meat. Poultry hens sold 2s 6d to 4s 3d roosters 3s 9d to 5s 3d ducks ds 6d to ds 6d geese 5s 3d to 8s 9d per pair. Pigs weaners 14s. Produce wheat seconds 8s 6d to 10s 6d oats 4s to 5s 6d crushed oats 4d to 5s 6d potatoes 5s 6d to 6s 6d carrots 2s 6d per sack. Fruit apples 1d to 3 4d per lb. Meat mutton frozen 1 3d per lb fresh 2d per lb lamb frozen 3d per lb.
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F. H. Cheat and Co
Auction of Real Estate in Cox and Cambridge Streets
Mr EH Stephenson offered a quarter mere section with dwelling T8 829 in Cox Street by order of the mortgagee. Bidding opened at £200 and the property was sold to Mr Craighead of Waimate for £225. The agent then offered two acres with dwelling in Cambridge Street Hampstead. bidding started at £350 and the property was withdrawn at £370.
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EH. Stephenson
Cox Street
Myr Craighead
Waimate
W.marsden
Cambridge Street
Flampstead
Barman Fined for Supplying Drink to Intoxicated Man
Arthur Chambers of the White Hart Hotel was fined £5 for supplying alcohol to a man already intoxicated named Gordon. The magistrate stated Gordon was visibly drunk and unsupported by licensee Mr Lane, whose case was dismissed as uninvolved.
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Christchurch
Arthur Chambers
White Hart Hotel
Hasalden
Gordon
Haselden
Lane
Chambers
Local Trader Announces Primest Wethers and Fat Bullocks Sale
F A Saunders thanks customers for past support and says he will slaughter primest wethers in the market at ewe mutton prices and kill prime fat bullocks from Ashburton Gorge. With the tram line completed he will attend Alford Forest districts and seeks public support. July 28, 1909.
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Ashburton
Alford Forest
F. A. Saunders
Ashburton Ladies defeat Gilbey's Academy on Domain
Ashburton Ladies' Hockey Club beat a Christchurch Gilbey's Academy team four to one on the Domain. Scorers for Ashburton were A Stock two goals M Armstrong one and L Warner one. Buchanan scored for Christchurch. Referee M Baker. A second match saw Ashburton High School Iris defeat Christ Church High School B by two goals to one with Lucy Gien scoring twice and Olive Christie scoring once. Myr Meechan refereed.
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Ashburton Ladies
Gilbey
Lucy Gien
Christchurch
Olive Christie
Ashburton
Myr Meechan
Implements list for farm equipment by Duncan and partners
Implements include Plough by Duncan Dr Plow by Reid and Gray two Drays M Hinder new M A Drill new Stripper Sleaf Tine Harrows set Tripod Harrows Spring cart Sheep feeder Duncan Grabber M L H Grubber Sob Duncan Disc Harrows
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Duncan
Reid
Gray
M.H. Hinder
M.A. Drill
Duncan Grabber
M.lh. Grubber
Sob Duncan
Dusty streets and brisk winds signal early spring
Ashburton faces a dusty day as north west wind and clouds of dust envelop the town during sales and shopping. July births total 20 with 15 deaths and 10 marriages, compared to 1908 figures. three deaths due to consumption and four to cancer. The Orchestral Society plans a strong concert lineup with Laura Treleaven and Mrs H J Chapman among soloists. Farmers Union notes the death of James Small and expresses condolences. Government ministers Findlay and Bidde visit, with press contingent aboard the northbound express. A Sydney buyer acquires Holme Lacy, the Earl of Chesterfield’s estate, including 2400 acres of 5600-acre property.
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Ashburton
Rae 4 for 1 pound 7
A cryptic line reads Rae 4 for 1 lb 0, indicating a packaging or pricing note with small weight and a shorthand value.
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Cable News
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
India
England
British Politics
Chasseurs
Algeciras
Marina
Por Press Association
the Police Commission
Leeston
Church Services
St Stephen's Church
Andrew's Church
David McNicoll
H. E. Bellhouse
Beass Square
Bellhouse
prive Methodist _Church
Ilam
R. J. Liddell
Q. Horrill
Aptist Church
Sarvinck
B. Pitt
H. M. Jones
Hurch of Christ
Greenwood
Mr_ Jackson
John Johnston
Maronan - Road
Dr Clark
Havelock Street Mart
H. Stephenson
Farmers’ Co-Operative ’ Association
National Mortgage & Agency CO. OF
N.Z
Lowcliffe Homestead
Tinwald Yards
Fowcliffe
Maronan
Thos, Dowling
E.L. Ewes
EWR
Bae Ra
Rat
Hinds
North
Drags
Timaru
National Mortgage and Agency Company
James Small
Edw
D. G. Crisp
Solicitor For Trustees
D. F. Knight
Orchestra! Society
Wagner
Mozart
Laura Treleavan
Ofice
Fox
H. A. Gates
Wwe
T. I
Gibson
Janted
T. McKay
Willowby
Gilmour
Aahten
S United Band of Hope
Oddfellows’ Hall
Traveller’s Samples
Shea Lines
Ladies’ Companions
Elliott’s
Next Central Hotel
D-Acre
Post Office
Walter Pickles
Burnett Sabrent West
T. Haven
J. Bland
Junr
Winchmore
Seaitian
Chas. Thomas
Shburton
Labour Exchange
East Street
Valephone
Percy
BAT Motor Cycles
Farmers' Co-Op
Percy's
MMO & Blair
Fletcher Bros
Dicket
A.T. H. Williams
T. Bullock
Syell
Rakaia
Das. Folgy
T, Bullock
Freehad Security
Bullock
Goloshes
Wntral
Ashburton Hospital
County Council
Burp AG
Mount Somers Butchery
Jismore
Children’s
J. A. Fleming
Yenders
Tancred Street
E. Vincent
Hockey
N.Z. Farmers Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Supreme Court OF
Canterbury District
NEW Zealand Farmers
Co-Operative Association of Canterbury, Limited
West ‘Street
Lands Registry Office
Belle
Thomas Pennal
Wil Jowhy
Henry Stephenson
Suburbe
Quer
Burnett Street
Apps Mail and Guardian Office
Permanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts, Naneger
Friedlander Bros
Spreadeagle, Ashburton Forks
Queen
Benmore
Dolly
Joss
Craig
Rising Syrs
Tracey
Balo Ab
Uneheda
Friedlander Bros., Lid
NLZ
Farmers’ Co-Op. Assn
Orchestral Society
H. J. Chapman
H Humphreys
Farmers’ Union
RT ‘Mawson
Dr Findlay
Bidde
Robert Luess Tooth
Sydney
Chesterfield
Holme Lacy
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Friedlander, Chioness
Gee
Gee's
Dominion
W. H. Collins
C. Bechstein
Shiedmayer and
Lochne
Gors and
Kallman
Fritz Kuhla
Estey Organs
A. A. Bempster
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society
Bank OF Deposit
Corner Arcade
Tancred Bireet
J. B. Christian
Oxford
Frankfort
Glasgow
A. Wilkie
Thomas
Cash
Wills Street
OLD Grock
Macclesfield
JW Anson
Smith’s
Costumier and Mercer
N.B
Wood
Feila, le
McDonald’s
McDonald & Co., Marchant, Tailors
SUGAR
Auckland
Gerstena
Canterbury
S.d
Motueka
Frimley
Tina
Kirkpatrick
Frimley and Motueka
Rae
Highlander
G. Meddins
People’s
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
Red Clover Allike
Timothy Kale
Sutton and Sons
Sutton
Mangels Carrots
Japan
National Mortgage & Agency Co
West Street
Kaitangata Coal
Kaitangata
Rathangata
Hith Street
Telegraph OfFice
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