New Zealand News Highlights And Market Reports
Reports from Timaru Auckland and Wellington cover a death at the post office chief accountant Mr Crombie, a stay of proceedings in a sly grog case, and a large subscription to the National Art Gallery. Mayday and Empire Day remarks, a drop in Canterbury frozen mutton exports, rising petrol and general goods prices, and Ford motor ads feature with a Ford Model T sale in Ashburton. The Panama Canal topic and James Bryce's Auckland speech are noted.
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Timaru
Crombie
Post Office
Henry Ford
Ford
G. H
Arson’s
Tancred Street
Ashburton
Deliv’ Ary
School Gardens Results From North Canterbury Board
The North Canterbury Board of Education reports sections of school gardens competitions. Section 1 saw Ashton and Duvauchelle’s Bay ahead with Lyndhurst 3. twenty-nine entries. Section 2 tied Carleton and Darfield with twelve entries. Section 3Springston South led Mayfield and Ellesmere among twenty-eight schools. Section 4 Halswell topped two teacher and larger groups with twenty-seven entrants. Section 5 Spreydon led primary schools, with twenty schools competing and several others highly commended.
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North Canterbury Board of Education
Ashton
Duvauchelle’s Bay v. Lyndhurst
Hyreton
Lauriston
Homebush
Broadfield
Hanmer
Governor’s ‘Bay
Falkett
Carleton
Darfield
Springston South
Mayfield
Ellesmere
Springfield
Winslow
Irwell
Chertsey
Halswell
Waian
Templeton
Lincoln
Heathcote
Harewood
Tai Tapu
Hacking Cough Remedies Highlighted in Local Column
A compressed note in the column mentions Children’s Hacking Cough at night and Woods’ Great Peppermin Cure as a suggested remedy. The brief references medical folk cures and local health anecdotes without detailed claims.
New Post Office Opens at Putaruru on Auckland-Rotorua Line
The Hon H G Ell opened a new post office at Putaruru. The Prime Minister will unveil the Coronation tablet there on Monday as part of the clock and chimes ceremony. The Governor is ill with a heavy cold but hopes to attend King's Birthday parade.
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H. G.' Ell
Putaruru
Auckland
Rotorua
Waimate
Wellington
Government House
Marton
Overseas Club
Valedictory for J Liddell Kelly as Ashburton papers bid farewell
Staff of the Mail and Guardian honour editor J Liddell Kelly after fifteen months in Ashburton. The manager presented a gold albert, lauding his work and character as the papers gain prominence. Kelly, after health concerns, will move to Auckland then resume editorial duties.
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Mail
Guardian
J. Liddell Kelly
R. J. Bell
Kelly
Bell
Ashburton
Dominion
New Zealand
Mrs Kelly
Messrs
W. Williams
KE. H. Lang-lands
Frank Hancox
J. H. Sherlock
Inotype
F. HW. D. Gale
Auckland
Baden-Powell Visits Ashburton Scout Parade in Timely Arrival
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Baden-Powell arrived by special train at 8 30 amid a 500-strong crowd. He inspected the Boy Scouts and Cadets, praised their training for defence, and urged duty and unity for New Zealanders in service of country. The mayor and council welcomed him and presented a photo and Empire Day programme.
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Robert Baden-Powell
Cossgrove
V.D
Murray
Ashburton
Baden-Powell
Messrs
D. Ferriman
J.‘'T. M. Priest
John Davison
W.mcrae
C. W. Nicol
Christchurch
R.jones
Borough
Baird
A. P. McRae
Hampstead
H.J. Hapman
Jobbarns
Tinwald
H. N. Watson
Boy Scouts
Rangatira
New Zealand
South Africa
Lapmhor
Boy Scouts Welcome General Baden-Powell at Timaru
In Timaru on June 1 General Baden-Powell received a cordial welcome from a large turnout of Boy Scouts and the public.
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Timaru
Baden-Powell
Ashburton Boy Scouts debt appeal in 1912 letter
A letter to the editor from J Ferriman on June 2 1912 on behalf of the Ashburton Boy Scouts seeks to clear a debt of 26 pounds 10 shillings 6d owed mainly to Mr Patching for six bell tents. Donations to EH Bastion Scoutmaster at the Gas Works Ashburton are welcomed.
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Ashburton
Patching
EH. H. Bastion
London Dock Strike disrupts emigration and shipping
The London dock strike halts the Athenic from leaving for New South Wales with 1200 emigrants. Unemployed volunteers offer to unload cargo for board and 3 38 weekly. Strike sympathizers disrupt Dover naval harbour ballast crews and dock operations as unions demand adherence to 1912 agreements.
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London
New South Wales
Tilbury
Ostend
Dover
Admiralty
Queensborough
Albert
Tsee
Iip
Buxton
Short Sea Traders’ Association
Carmen
Liverpool
Anchises
Mr McKenna
Port of London Authority
Father Hopkins
Seamen’s and Firemen’s Union
Transport Workers' Executive
Government to establish Joint Board of Arbitration for port
The Daily News reports London May 31 that the Government will form a Joint Board of Arbitration to oversee all port workers. If masters refuse to recognize it, legislation will compel recognition and compliance.
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London
Daily News
Tto
Board of Arbitration
Strike leaders at Home Office talks on conciliation board proposal
London May 31 The strike leaders met with Home Office officials and masters over a three party conciliation board plan. The men back the proposal and will reply Tuesday while the masters will assess and answer Monday.
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London
Home Office
Conference Refused by Shipping Bodies in Port London
The Shipping Federation the Port of London Authority wharfingers master lightermen master car men and the short sea trades refuse to participate in the proposed conference. Their attitude signals firm opposition to the plan and a likelihood of impasse.
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Shipping Federation
Port of London Authority
Short Sea Trades
New Zealand Produce Trade Facing Labor Strain in London
The New Zealand Shipping Company reports steamers discharging frozen meat and dairy produce in London under difficulties with labor supplied by consignees. An improvement in conditions is hoped for next week.
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Christchurce
New Zealand Shipping Company
London
Consignees
Naval Situation Reaffirms 1909 Agreement With Australia
London reports a press association note stating no change to the 1909 agreement beyond designating Defence as flag ship in the Chinese station. The Commonwealth cruisers Australia Melbourne Sydney and other ships will remain fully manned for service in Australia under the Admiralty undertaking. The Imperial Conference policy stands unchanged.
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London
New Zealand
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Commonwealth
Admiralty
Asquith's Malta Visit Limited to Informal Health Trip
Reuters Malta correspondent reports Mr Asquith’s journey to Malta is strictly informal and for his health. Lord Kitchener and General Sir Ian Hamilton spent two hours aboard the yacht Enchantress.
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Vondon
Reuter
Malta
Asquith
Lord Kitchener
Sir Ian
Hamilton
Enchantress
Tribute to Australia and New Zealand
The Times praises Australia and New Zealand for their naval expenditure and military growth, arguing their contributions deserve a place of honour in Imperial Councils. It urges Empire unity and coordinated effort for common goals through close cooperation of all Dominions.
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London
Times
Australia
New Zealand
Fleets in the Pacific
Melbourne June 1 Mr Pearce criticizes English naval coverage of Australia noting Germany maintains a strong Pacific fleet and Japan cannot be fully trusted as Allies. He argues the Japanese alliance is conditionally aimed at mutual East Coast interests and may not cover the Pacific.
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Melbourne
Pearce
Germany
Pacific
Teast
Australia’s Naval Policy and Pacific Fleet Role
Melbourne May 31. Mr Pearce contrasts Britain's New Zealand maritime support with Australia’s fleet building plan. He says Britain expects Australia to cooperate with New Zealand in Pacific defense, while New Zealand’s battleship was aimed at the China station, aligning with Australia’s effort to police and unify the fleet with the new station.
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Melbourne
Pearce
London
Mediterranean
New Zealand
Britain
Australia
England
Pacific
China Station
Australa
New Zealand High Commissioner Sir William Hall-Jones Retires
Sir William Hall-Jones retires as High Commissioner to Britain. Mr Palliser will act in the interim until a successor is named. Hall-Jones plans an extended tour of Great Britain before returning to New Zealand.
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London
William Hall-Jones
New Zealand
Palliser
William Haill
Jones
Britain
Devastating Fire Strikes St Johns Area
Fires sweep multiple villages in Newfoundland destroying railway and telegraph lines. About 1500 people are homeless as a thousand square miles burn and several lumber mills are ruined.
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Press Association
ST. Johns
Newfoundland
Aviator Turpin in Seattle Crash Kills Two at Stand
May 31 reports say Turpin, flying over Seattle, aimed to shield spectators but plunged into an unoccupied grandstand tier causing the aircraft to crash into the crowd. Two killed and a score injured. Turpin survived the incident. Wellington and Timaru items note deaths from local accidents. John Neville, 35, foreman at Kohatu quarries, died after an explosion while cleaning a explosive storage office. Henry Rule, found in an old stable, died of exposure and pleurisy in Winchester.
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New York
Turpin
Seattle
Wellington
John Neville
Kohatu
Northland
Neville
Timaru
Henry Rule
Winchester
Unrest at Covent Garden Strikers Resume Work
May 31 London reports most Covent Garden strikers have resumed work unconditionally after industrial unrest. The update notes a majority returning to duties without conditions as tensions ease locally.
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London
Covent Garden
Agreement Rejected in Lithgow- Western Miners Tie Vote
In Sydney on May 31 the ballot on the agreement between the Lithgow Coal Association and the Western Miners Association was rejected by a substantial majority.
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Sydney
Lithgow Coal Association
Western Miners’ Association
Compromise Ends Spanish Railway Strike in Andalusia
Madrid May 31 reports a compromise ending the railway workers strike in Andalusia. Workers demanded the distribution of the provident fund and will return to work after the fund is paid into the savings bank, with the company accepting the arrangement.
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Madrid
Andalusia
Provident Fund
Queen Victoria fleet clashed with iceberg near Cape Horn
The Queen Victoria sailing from Tocopilla to the United Kingdom is believed to have foundered after striking an iceberg. A 24 man crew was aboard. The last sighting was north-west of Cape Horn last week. Beale the mate and Talbert a crew member are Australians.
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London
Tocopilla
United Kingdom
Cape Horn
Beale
Talbert
Lord Mayor Leads Protest Over Government House Use
The Lord Mayor chaired a citizens meeting in Sydney protesting how Government House is used. A deputation said Lord Denman proposed a compromise to keep grounds open year round and the house and gardens when the Governor-General is not in residence.
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Sydney
Lord Denman
Speaker Willis Skips Assembly Greeting to Lord Denman
Sydney dispatch reports Mr Willis will not be present to present members to Lord Denman on Monday. The chamberlain says Willis suggested private entree cards for members, but permission was denied as against longstanding rules.
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Sydney
Mr Willis
Lord Denman
Willis
The Loan to China Faces Deadlock Amid Allied Demands
The Westminster Gazette reports Austria Italy and Belgium pressing to join the Chinese ban undermining the six power consensus. A deadlock remains in loan negotiations as tensions over recognition and position toward China persist.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Austria
Italy
Belgium
China
Weather sketch shows rain totals and looming cold snap
Rain began yesterday morning with 15 points at Domain weather station by 9 am today. Clouds thin, blue sky scarce, rain light, afternoon improves. Mr Bates forecasts southerly winds, heavy gale after 16 hours, rain likely, snow in high country, much colder. glass to rise fast after 16 hours.
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Domain
Bates
Condition of Egypt Report by Kitchener
London May 31 A Blue Book on Egyptian affairs notes calmer political sentiment and reduced religious conflict between Copts and Mohammedans. It says internal divisions split the formerly united Mohammedan intelligentsia while praising the army's efficiency and Sudan administration. The Sudan shows rising prosperity and little poverty, with imminent developments foreseen.
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London
Joord
Kitchener
Sondan
Christchurch Barometer Sets New Low Reading
The Christchurch barometer hit 29.075 at noon, the lowest since April 15, 1010 when it stood at 28.976, marking a notable weather record for the city.
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Christchurch
Archbishop Wright opposes all gambling in final session
In Sydney on May 31 the Totalisator Commission’s final sitting heard Archbishop Wright oppose all forms of gambling. He warned that legalising the vote would increase betting and harm the community. When asked about preferring tote over bookmakers he refused to discriminate between shades of black.
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Sydney
Totalisator Commission
Archbishop Wright
Labour agreement ends amid unity talk in London
London May 31 The Shipowners' and Dock Labourers' Committee terminated an agreement that previously recognised both unionists and non-unionists working together. The document was signed by Gosling Tillett Havelock Wilson and Will Thorne.
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London
Messrs
Gosling, Tillett
Havelock Wilson
Will Thorne
Skinner Cleared of Murder Charge in Watson Case
A second trial for Skinner over the murder of Watson ended with a not guilty verdict and discharge. The defendant denied threats and cited absence from the district on the tragedy date, explaining blood spots on his face as from pimples.
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Skinner
Hillcrove
Heagrend
Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A historical note describes Woods promoting a remedy labeled the Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints. The item emphasizes its advertised health benefits and availability.
Scottish Churches Oppose Welsh Disestablishment Bill
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland voted to petition Parliament against Welsh disestablishment. Lord Balfour of Burleigh called the Bill outrageous, saying it would dismember a united church while endowment revocation violated justice. The United Free Church of Scotland rejected a proposal supporting the Bill.
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London
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Lord Balfour of Burleigh
United Church
United Free Church of Scotland
For Influenza Take Woods Great ar Oppermicture
An unusual historical line references a Woods ar operetta style image and a claim it never fails, noting a sixpence price and wartime era presentation. The fragment hints at a theatrical or comic piece tied to influenza, without fuller context.
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Woods
Canterbury Park Trotting Club Opens In Dull Weather
Peninsula Handicap results show Ophelia first with six lengths, time 5m 28s. Ladies Bracelet winner O. with Rural second and Ribbonette third, time 4m 58.1s. Lyttelton Handicap is Solo first, Link second, Bribery third, time 1m 32s. Plumpton Handicap sees Albert H J Hue Elect 2, Frances 3, by a length, time 4m 52.3s. Stewards Handicap rewards Country Bells first, Princess Myra second, Wallet third, by three lengths, time 3m 45sec.
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Ophelia
My Pal
Rural
Ribbonette
Dsec
Oo Lyttelton
Solo
Link
Bribery
Plumpton
Albert
H. J
Hue
Elect
Frances
Stewards
Country Bells
Princess Myra
Wallet
Dunedin Winter Meeting Races Report
Weather fine at Wingatui for the Dunedin Winter Meeting with several races noting results. Master Paul du Freak won the Hurdles by three lengths over Jack Ashore with Money on the post. times not fully official. Brigton Handicap saw Ceylin first with Foam Flake third. True Knight won the Birthday aerate race. Tannhauger placed well with a narrow margin noted. Scratches included Goanon Overland and Tuma.
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Dunedin
Wingatui
Go Sound
Paul du Freak
Jack
Ashore
Freak
Ceylin i
Abo
Foam Flake
Goanon
Overland
Ssec
Birthday Aerate
True Knight
the Cornet
Tannhauger
Tuma
Hautere wins Maiden Steeplechase at Auckland meet
At Ellerslie for the A R C winter meeting in fair weather a large crowd witnessed Hautere win the Maiden Steeplechase by three lengths over Tui Cakobau with Rebel third. Time 5 minutes 14 seconds. In the Jervois Handicap Maiuina led most of the way to beat Glenfern by one and a half lengths. Time 1 minute See seconds.
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Auckland
A.R.C
Ellerslie
Hautere
Tui Cakobau
Rebel
Glenmore
Ben Jonson
Taiaha
Hunakaha
Wellcast
Commander
Romp
Golden Glow
Forward
Jervois
Maiuina
Glenfern
Ruatongata
Soultiform
Sarana
the Native
Royal Irish
Tangiwai
Starking Clare
Merrimac
Ebro
Joe Dawsons National Car Sets 500 Mile Record at Indy
Joe Dawson’s National car won the 500 mile automobile race at Indianapolis in six hours 21 minutes 6 seconds setting a world record. The event was reported by the Press Association.
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Press Association
New York
Joe Dawson
Indianapolis
Australians Lose Six Wickets For 208 In Rain Halted Play
The Australians were 208 for eight at stumps or rain-ended play in London on May 31. Warwickshire bowlers Foster took multiple wickets, with Mayne Jennings and others dismissed. Wickets fell at 135 138 142 186 186 and 208, leaving Emery not out and a small Sundries total.
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London
Warwickshire
Mayne
Foster
Jennings
E Smith
Mate Macartney
Smith
Bardsley
Gregory
Matthews
Stephens
Hosters
Kelleyway
C Smith
P Jeeves
Emery
South Africans V Northamptonshire Test Match Dull Weather
Weather at London on May 31 delayed play after lunch with no session action. South Africa reached 428 in their first innings while Northamptonshire were 9 for seven wickets when play ended. Denton Hayward Smith Thompson Nourse Holland Vials CampbellHartigan listed in batting summaries amid scattered scores.
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London
Siege of Fez Renewed Fighting Reported
Paris reports show heavy clashes at Fez with forty two French dead including an officer and seventy five wounded. Rebels attacked Sefru unsuccessfully, suffering heavy losses as Berbers breached the city while the populace withdrew support. French casualties rose with five killed and eight wounded as defence continued.
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Paris
Fez
Sefru
Mequinz
Maraboath
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