Education bill demand splits House of Commons
In London May 31 Non-Conformist MPs press the government to move Sir Mackenna’s education bill and pass a tougher measure than Birrell’s before Parliament ends. The Standard reports Labour seeks autumn evasion and Sir J Bannerman denies Sir Anthony MacDonnell plans retirement.
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Lonuvoy
Moroano
London
House of Commons
MacKeenna
Birreil
the Standard
Labour Party
J. ©. Bannermin
Anthony Macdonnell
Cramp Murder Case Moves to London Defense
Cramp faced murder charges at Southsea with proceedings planned to take evidence in Auckland for London defense. Auckland doctors familiar with his case say his condition before departure justified restraint.
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Averpbanp
Jane 1
Auckland
London
John Crump
Southsea
Cramp
Balloonists Safe Report Mistranslated Telegram
A wordless telegram from the Scilly Isles claimed the balloonists were safe but later dispatches corrected the reading, stating that the phrase "biloan safe" was misread and should read balloonists safe.
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United Press Association
Hy Klae
Lonpox
Scilly Isles
Election Declared Void Over Unreturned Papers
The Court of Disputes voids the return of Senator Vardon due to officers failing to install 185 papers. In Brisbane a hotel staff member is seized with plague amid a suspicious illness and the licensee faces spreading concerns.
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Jane
Court of Disputes
Vardon
Brisbane
Provincial Boards of Wages Proposed for Arbitration Act
The Hon. J. A. Millar says amendments to the Arbitration Act will create Provincial Wages Boards. These boards, with equal expert representation from both sides, will handle trade disputes and issue awards lasting two to three years. Appeals may be allowed to the Arbitration Court. Wages Boards resemble Australian models.
Remarkable Escape On Tram Sighting in Queen Street
A Fijian steamer worker narrowly escaped death after being knocked down by a tram on Queen Street. Dragged several yards and pulled under the car, he was quickly freed and taken to hospital. Doctors found bruising and cuts to the right leg but no broken bones.
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Averana
Anaki Hada
Queen Street
Weather bright for winter meeting opener results
Dusen and others race in a lively card with Hoxotes Magical winning by three lengths in 2.64. Briauros Hack takes second and Postcard third. Time and dividends noted with several horses like Harvest and Red Gauntlet also placing.
Auckland Races at ARC Winter Meeting
Large crowd attends the ARC Winter meeting to see thoroughbred races. Winners include Mooltan by a length and Great Northern Handicap with Moerri first, Trish second, Ba Reva third. Details show multiple divisions and prize references among the day’s events.
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Avoxpanp
Jone i
A.R.C
Repulte
Mammen Srempuronasa
Mooltan
Vime—d
Divs
Maipex Watter
Mighty Atom
Dogger Bank
Waitati
Onaily
Nima
Diva
Ashiucton Hockey Club Names Team for Monday Match
The Ashiucton Hockey Club picks Meddins A Silenglr Amos Ir Stole LE Minnis H Millinghamp M Sazyers L Hagerty B Sharp for the fixture against Christchurch cheapers on Monday. Emergencies F Hop king and G Clark named as reserve options.
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Ashiucton Hockey Club
Christchurch Cheapers
Meddins
A. Silenglr
Amos
Ir. Stole
LE Minnis
H. Millinghamp
M. Sazyers
L. Hagerty
B. Sharp
F. Hopking
G. Clark
Wheat Flour And Bread Prices In New Zealand Debate
United Press reports from Sydney and New Zealand towns show flour prices holding firm at £9 while bakers dispute a rise to be paid for pegs. In Dunedin Hon J A Millar calls for a Commerce Board to report price abuses and advise action with parliamentary reporting before implementation, citing American precedents.
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Dunedin
J. A. Millar
Star
Board of Commerce
America
Live stock sale at Havelock Street Mart yields strong clearance
At Mr HH Stephenson’s weekly sale, entries were large with good clearance. Poultry prices ranged from 9s to 15s per pair for purebred Wyandottes, roosters 2s 6d to 3s, fowls from 1s 2d to 1s 6d per pair. Pigs offered 5s 6d to 19s, cattle cows £4 5s to £6. Produce included potatoes 4s 6d to 5s 6d per sack, onions 1d per lb, beef 2d to 3d per lb, muton 2d per lb, apples 2s 4d per lb.
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Stephenson
Farmers Co op weekly sale offers wide livestock produce
At the Farmers Co operative Association weekly sale a good mixed entry sold well. Poultry items ranged from 1s to 2s 6d per pair with purebred roosters at 3s and 5s each. Pigs brought 8s 6d to 9s for weaners and up to 97s for porkers. Produce included potatoes 4s 9d to 6s 6d per sack, carrots 3s 9d, wheat 18s 6d, quinces and pears selling, beef and lamb prices noted. Bananas and citrus fruit also sold well.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Otago Flour Price Rise Sparks Critique of Trade Guilds
Otago Daily Times condemns a £1 per ton flour price increase as an opportunity for flourmillers and bakers unions in Dunedin to profit at the public expense. It blasts what it calls an unholy collaboration to raise bread and flour prices, and warns that speculation could tighten wheat supply and harm ordinary households amid potential world shortages.
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Oamaru
Dunedin
Otago Daily Times
Flourmillers’ Association of New Zealand
Bakers’ Union of Dunedin
Arcade Mart Prices at Mr Thomas's Saturday Sale
Prices for horses range from 9 10s for a hack aged brown mare to 24 for a five year old gelding. Mutton and lamb fetched 2d and 3d per pound respectively. Potatoes sold 6s to 7s 6d per sack and pears at 2d per pound.
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Thomas
Selwyn Licensing Committee Meets in Rakaia
The Selwyn Licensing Committee met at Rakaia this morning with Mr G Day presiding. Renewals granted include Laalway Hotel Rakaia Canterbury Hotel Methven Hororata Sheller Glacier Bealey Commercial West Oxford Harewood Arms East Oxford. Transfers approved for South Rakaia Methven Coalgate. Springfield Hotel renewal adjourned to September due to police report. Repairs ordered for Hororata Hotel. Coalgate Hotel outside light issue not granted. R Kennedy of Ashburton supported several applications.
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Selwyn Licensing Committee
Rakaia
G. Day
Laalway Hotel
A. Craighead
Chertncy
G. P. March
Canterbury
Methven
J. Kennedy
Hoerorata
P. Miller
Shellell
D. J. Mahar
the Glacier
Beale
R. Kennedy
Ashburton
Farm Equipment and Livestock Inventory Listing
A summary list details items including eight cows for full profit, five fat cattle, two bacon pigs, six hogs, one sow, one boar, a dray and roller, various ploughs and implements, harrows, binder, trap, fodder supplies, potatoes, wheat, oats and bran, harnesses, poultry, and a quantity of sundries.
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Ieis
D.P
S.F
First Sunday After Trinity June 2nd Sermon Excerpt
A historic church service excerpts the First Sunday after Trinity with prayers and gospel reading from Luke. The Epistle emphasizes God’s love and living in God while the Gospel parable contrasts Lazarus and the rich man in the afterlife.
Rakaia 16 to 8 win in third grade clash
A Thursday third grade match at Rakaia saw Rakaia defeat Southern Cross by 16 goals to 8. Referee Mr B Cassells officiated while player Dugald Ferger, injured in Springboro v Methven, shows good recovery progress at home.
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Rakaia
Southern Cross
Clearing Sale at Hackfall Farm Arundel
FRIEDLANDER 38865 Limited announces a complete clearing sale at Hackfall Farm Arundel on June 6 1907. Live and dead stock include a bay filly a chestnut mare with foal and several trotting horses plus farm implements and agricultural salt. Also listed are harnesses and draught gear among other items from Mr D F Keight who has sold his property.
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Friedlander Bros., Ltd
R. Holland
Tlomestead
Waianui
Hackfall’ Farm
Arundel
Sale Starts at 11 AM with Latcheon Provided
The notice states sale begins at 11 am with Latcheon provided and drugs will depart the office at .39 am on the morning of sale.
Primitive Methodist Centenary Services and Bankrupt Discharge Notice
Primitive Methodist centenary thanksgiving services are announced with morning and evening worship and special singing. A bankruptcy notice states the named bankrupt will seek discharge at the court sittings on June 11 under the Shore Act, dated May 24, 1907.
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Primitive Methodist Centenaar
Hanksg
Morrow
L A.m
J. Liddell
P.or
R. J. Liddell
W. T. Lill
G. W. Leadley
G. Aston
Slay
Chas. W. Pernull
Auction notice for Ashburton salerooms sale details
Pyneh and Co with D. Thomas and Friedlander Bros Ltd Ashburton announce an auction by instruction of J G F Palmer to be held at Friedlander Bros salerooms Ashburton. The exact date and lot details follow in the official notice.
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Pyneh and Co
Messrs
D. Thomas
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Ashburton
J. G. F. Palmer
Friedlander Bros.’, Ltd
Trindlander Bros., Ltd
Ashburton, Pyne and Coy
Christchure
Community notes from Ashburton branch events and local incidents
Healey and Berryman were farewelled with gifts as they move to new posts at the Ashburton Farmers Co operative Association. Lyndhurst bachelors held an 80 plus couple ball with Sutherland band. Winchmore dance drew about 50 couples. A horse accident near Staveley left a lady bruised but unhurt thanks to prompt help from Mr McRae. Achburton Drivers Union approved a June 3 holiday after the Arbiration Court award. A fire in Ross Westland damaged the Courthouse.
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Bachelors of
Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Wall
Alsarsod
Ritson
Davidson
D. Sutherland
Sutherland
Lylian
McRae
Winchmore
Kidd
Messrs. White
J. Dower
Osborne
J. Sutherland
Atewall
Achburton Drivera’ Union
Arbistration
Prince of Wales
Cottage centerpiece at Havelock Street
Centrally situated cottage on Havelock Street described as a focal point of the block. The notice highlights its location and prominence in the neighborhood.
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Havelock Streat
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