Ashburton Rugby Union meeting on betting claims and match ruling
At the Ashburton County Rugby Union gathering Deputation from Methven Club protested unwarranted betting accusations Credit given to Burrows for long sports career with no further action. Rakaia v Springburn third grade dispute to be replayed after explaining players missed train and rules observed. Referees appointed for Ashburton v Springburn and Rakaia v High School matches.
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Daga
Ashburton
Ashburton County
Rugby Union
Messrs
F. B. ‘Robilliard
J. Henderson
Ll. Newman
H- Seldon
D Friedlander
W. F. Watters
J. Stewart
EJ. O’brien
Methven
Burrows
W. Burrows
Rebairman
Dart
Rakain Club
Rakain
Springburn
Union
Ra- Kaia
O’brien
Rakaia
Springborn
P. Vriedlander
Rakaia v.Hich School
H. J. Chapman
Miners Strike Over Late Train Delays Coal Output
In Augeland on May 31 miners at Taupiri Coal Company Roto wari and Rotowaru and Pukemiro mines refused to start work due to a half hour late morning train. About 60 from Pukemiro also joined, totaling an estimated 500 tons of coal lost across five mines for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augeland
Taupiri Coal Company
Rotowari
Huntly
Rotowaru
Pukemiro
Roetowaru
Strike of Taratu Miners in Dunedin
In Dunedin on May 81 miners at the Varatu coal mines struck after a three month agreement raised wages by 50 percent. The pre war 34 per ton increase from 1918 was dropped. About 50 men are affected. some consider the action unpopular and a few have sought work at Kaitangata, starting tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Varatu
Kaitangata
Nut Trees and Weather Puzzles in Odd Snippet
A fragmentary text cites nut trees as possible year round food for the world and then devolves into garbled lines about weather dampness and children. It includes stray phrases like Gum-nut Babies and Peppermint with unclear context and characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Kinderzarter
Ashburton War Relief Fund Holds Fifth Annual Meeting
The Ashburton County War Relief Association met with Mayor R. Galbraith presiding. The year ending March 31 1920 saw doubled relief work post demobilisation with 38 meetings and 760 applications totalling nearly £8000 in expenditure. Donations of £789 16s 6d supported ongoing aid to soldiers and dependents, while the balance sheet showed assets of £26,022 1s 3d and liabilities of £1863 17s. The committee allotted 85 disabled soldiers in the county with funds paid, and preparations were made to continue relief as cases arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton County War Relief Association
R. Galbraith
J. Cow
C. Reid
T. S. J. Doherty
E. I. Nicoll
Relief Committee
Wm. Watt
Gordon Ferriman
Farquhar
War Expenses Office
J. W Bowden
War Expenses Department
Zin
Louth Flood Claims Fifty Lives After Canal Burst
May 30 reports from London describe a disaster at Louth Lincolnshire where a bank of the canal burst due to a waterspout. The Lud River overflowed destroying homes as residents sought shelter on roofs and trees. Fifty dead, including four firemen, with one survivor among twelve houses destroyed.
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Per
Preas Association
London
Louth
Lincolnshire
Flood Rises to Destroy Louth Homes Over 700 Homeless
London dispatch reports May 31 that the Louth flood left more than 700 people homeless. Damage is put at £250,000 as the river rose 10 feet in 40 minutes and swept through town at 40 miles an hour, about 1000 houses damaged.
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London
Louth
Eeolog
Armenians Move Against Taetar Republic Capturing Elizabethpol
News from the Caucasus reports a large Armenian force defeated the Taetar Republic and captured Elizabethpol after a fierce fight. Armenian units ride the railway below Tiflis and push toward Karabagh while the Aras river advance signals broader aims. Bolsheviks seek peace terms as the front shifts with Armenians threatening supply lines.
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Per Press Association
Simla
Caucasus
Baku
Taetar Republic
Elizabethpol
Astrride
Tiflis
Movig
Aris
Karabagh
Persia
Tartar Republic
Iied
Foreign Relations panel backs U S policing of Mexican territory
Senate Foreign Relations Committee favors U S policing of Mexican territory to protect American citizens' rights unless Mexico ensures their safety. In Palestine, Herbert Samuel to lead as High Commissioner from July. Jerusalem council named with balanced religious representation. In New York a Tokyo dispatch notes ongoing bank withdrawals with Yokohama banks suspending payments.
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Par Prem Association
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Mexico
London
Herbert Samuel
Palestine
Community of Jerusalem
Mr J B Borthwick Honored On Ashburton Departure
Mr J B Borthwick longtime treasurer of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was presented a suitcase and umbrella by the managers on the eve of leaving Ashburton. The Rev G Miller praised his faithful service as tea hosted by Mr and Mrs John Lane and Mr and Mrs P Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
J. B. Borthwick
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
G. Miller
Borthwick
John Lane
P. Walker
Aeroplanes Aid New Zealand Fishing Fleets
The Montreal Family Herald reports planes are used in New Zealand to spot shoals for fishermen. Aircraft fly 200 to 300 feet above water and use radio telegraph apparatus to warn of shoal locations. An advertiser also promotes New Zealand red rabbits at five dollars per pair.
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New Zealand
Montreal
Family Herald
Prince of Wales Reviews Australian Navy at Jutland Day
The Prince of Wales inspected 9060 sailors of HMS Renown and the Australian Navy at Jutland Day in Melbourne on May 31. He received an honorary captaincy in the Australian Navy and urged sea power. A 10 000 child demonstration followed the procession through the streets.
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Per Press Association
Melbourne
Jutland
Prince of Wales
H.M.S. Renown
Prince -of- Wales
Cricket Ground
Prince of Wales farewell message to New Zealand children
The Prince of Wales records thanks for the warm New Zealand welcomes and sends wishes to boys and girls. He urges duties to family empire and country, recalling World War sacrifices and urging honest conduct and loyalty. He closes with affection and a hopeful au revoir.
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Prince of Wales
New Zealand
Dominion
Hlmas. Jrenown
Lyttelton
New
Talgio
Algo
Prince visits country districts and Caulfield Hospital
The Prince stays in the bush for two days and shares billy tea with Mr Hughes at Sassafras. He tours Caulfield Military Hospital on Monday, greets 5000 soldiers and officials, and approves a visit by The Renown's band. He expresses solace with bereaved families and fondness for old military ties.
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Melbourne
W. M. Hughes
Hughes
Sassafras
Billy
Caulfield Military Hospital
Schlora
Morses
Alleged Disloyalty Case of Father Jerger
Sydney authorities promise a further inquiry into Father Jerger's deportation amid protests from his church members. His interment stemmed from alleged disloyal utterances as sectarian tensions rise with a revival of fervent loyalty and bitter sectarianism.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Father Jerger
Irish Conspirators Spark Irish Rebellion Tensions
Reported across Ireland amid raids in Louth and Dundalk, with barracks and courthouse destroyed and residents forced to aid raiders. Kilmallock victims feared retaliation. driver refusals disrupt troop movements as Cabinet debates emergency measures and troop dispatches.
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Press ‘Association
London
Louth
Dundalk
Ireland
Kilmallock
Michael Toole
Hallyglass
County Mayo
Daily Chronicle
Gord French
Homer
Greenwood
Nevil Magready
England
Tribal Warfare Flares as Heat Enlivens Mesopotamia
June 1 dispatch reports ongoing fighting with tribesmen in Mesopotamia amid heat waves. Arabs are said to be repelled by Allied troops aided by aircraft along the Euphrates. A derailment near Sharza and Baiji caused casualties. convoy attacks persist in the region. The Shah of Persia reportedly suffered heat stroke, while H C Norman arrived in Basra to relieve Percy Scott at Tehran.
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Delhi
Mesopotamia
Euphrates
Bagdad
Sharza
Baiji
Sgvis
Shah of
Persia
Ir H.C. Norman
Percy
Scott
Teheran
Basra
Bolshevik Communique Claims Beresina Occupation
Bolshevik forces report occupation of positions on the left bank of the Beresina in the Borisatt region as part of Russia war updates.
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Per Press Association
London
Beresina
Borisatt
Equal Pay for Household Work urged by Letter Writer
A reader argues for higher wages for domestic workers citing long hours and bad weather. The writer claims one shilling and threepence per hour plus 3d for blanket washing is insufficient and appeals to fair treatment for working women.
Kaiser hopes for return to German throne
Berlin scene reports the Kaiser may again rule the German Empire. A doctor cites Potsdam as the base of a new revolutionary movement with Prince August Wilhelm seen as leader of the military faction.
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Pious Association
Berlin
Amerongen
German Empire
Potsdam
New Revolutionary ‘Movement
Prince August Wilhelm
Russian Treasure Scandal Shocks Far East
Reports from Peking claim General Semenof diverted two thousand pounds of gold en route to the coast and spent 1,000,000 roubles on women. Chinese customs seized 315,000 gold roubles as the scandal unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Prese Association
Peking
Far East
Semenof
Australian mining and labor items in early reports
The Non-ferrous Mining Committee urges government to buy zinc mine blende at cost plus per ton to aid British smelters. Seamen announce withdrawal from naval duties over war gratuity. One Big Union Conference forms departments for transportation and mining representing 64,000 workers. Butter stocks released for Imperial contract. Hughes thanks Birdwood. Barrier strike expected to end under NSW commission with a Sydney conference planned.
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Sydney
United Kingdom
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Imperial
Hughes
Birdwood
Australia
Broken Hill
New South Wales
Maori records gathered during Prince's welcome at Rotorua
National Museum authorities secured valuable Maori sound and visual records during Rotorua celebrations for the Prince of Wales. Earlier Gisborne work yielded material from elders now passed away, with Elsdon Best J Anderson and Mr McDonald leading efforts. They captured string games, fire ploughs, word drill, and other native practices on film and phonograph, exporting the footage for scientific study.
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National Museum
Prince of Wales
Rotaria
Gisborne
Weil
Dominion Museum
Elsdon
Best
J. Anderson
Donald
Rotorua
Anderson
McDonald
America
New Zealand Pension Expenditure For Year Ends March 31
The pension bill totaled 2,705,160 pounds with war pensions at 1,773,642 and old age pensions at 782,966. Widows pensions reached 146,815 with Maori War pensions 45,080 and miners pensions 16,652.
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New Zealand
Pensions Department
Commissioner of Pensions
Deportation Suspended for Named Fathers Pending Review
Authorities suspend deportation for Fathers Serger and Hirsfield pending reconsideration. The instruction was issued in Sydney at 9:25 a.m. on June 1 with names and actions related to the deportation list.
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Sydney
Jane
Femoyve
Serger
Hirsfield
English pilot aims England to Australia in Avro Baby
Pilot Hinckler flew from Croydon at 4 50 this morning bound for Australia in a Baby Avro. Thirteen Chinese arrived at Auckland by the Mahono from Sydney last week. Four failed to pass the education test and will be sent back to Australia. Since January 1 last, 882 Chinese have arrived at Auckland, and 186 Hindus have landed there.
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LO IN
Hinckler
Avro
Croydon
Australia
Auckland
Sydney
Thera
ANZ. Herald
Maxwell on Gallipoli Campaign and Allied Roles
General Sir John Maxwell argues in the Standard that Kitchener ordered heavy troop redeployment to Gallipoli to aid Sir Ian Hamilton. He says administrative delays hampered logistics and medical care, while frontline action wore the strain. Maxwell says Gallipoli largely failed due to mismanaged sick and wounded issues and water shortages.
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United Service
London
Sir John Maxwell
Gallipoli
Lord Kitchener
Jan Hamilton
Suez Canal
Ian Hamilton
Bregade
Ian
Hamilton
Mudros
John Maxwell
Atatt
John “Maxwell
Renewal urged the treaty with Japan in London talks
New York May 31 The New York Times reports Baron Hayashi the new Japanese Ambassador to Great Britain will begin renewal negotiations as soon as he reaches London. Japanese publicists say modifications will be made though they cite the Bolshevist menace to India as a main reason for Britain to seek renewal.
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York
New York
lJearns
Tokio
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
London
India
Belgium's Defence and Allied Security in 1915 Outlook
The Interior Minister Lenkin calls Belgium to build a well organized army to prevent a catastrophe worse than 1914. He argues for a Britain France alliance to provide defence, though the concrete militarisation remains uncertain.
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Per
Press Association
Rienter
Russell
Lenkin
Mideter
Min & Speech
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Dunedin Jockey Club Winter Meeting Opens in Rain
Heavy rain and dull weather affected the Dunedin Jockey Club Winter meeting opening. Results include Durdles-Jack Symons 1 Golden Prince 2 Strayshot 8, Birthday Handicap Tin Soldier 2 Melee 3, Brighton Handicap Benigeroop 1 Checkmate 2 Lady Pallas 3, Steeplechase Master Strowan 1 Zarkoma 2 Manawaponga 3, Tradesmen Handicap Silver Peak 1 Radial 2 Eight Bells 8, Hack Steeplechase Maedala A 1 Graften Tot 3. Scratches list various horses. Times noted for each race.
Guaranteed Gum Boots Guarantee by Gough and Son
Advertisement for Red Ball gum boots by Gough and Son Ashburton agents. Promotes a four month defect guarantee and wide stock for men women and children, urging buyers to choose quality boots from the firm.
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Gough and Son
Tancred Street
Ashburton
Ars
Gough and Gon
Gough
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Waikato
Taratu
the Patriotic Fund
Ashburton Association
Contributors' Annual Meeting
Financial Report
T. Bullock
D. Ferriman
Kr, Galbraith
D. Wood
T. J. Doherty
I. Ferriman
J. ©.N. Grigg
T. Hayes
A. J. Magson
W. Morgan
J. Watson
BE. B
General Cable News
Yokohama
Prince
Prince and Children
Maxims Tor Daily Living
Pringe
Father Jercer
Russia
Russian
Australian News
Fine Maori Records
Ike Wadt
Sir Ian Hamilton
Japan
Durdles
Jack Symons
Golden Prince
Strayshot
All Tall
Wild Pilgrim
Gunrest
Jock
Kilkee
Brighton
Benigeroop i
Lady Pallas
Cattack
Carmine
Master Strowan
Zarkoma
Manawaponga
Gang Awa
Coalition, Luke
Silver Spire
Diavolo
Morihiku
Maedala A
Glenisla
Dunmuir
Blazeaway
Silver Top
Frog
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