Ashburton Rugby Union Meets Amid Team Troubles
The Ashburton Rugby Union held its weekly meeting with apologies for absences. The inter-union match drew criticism as the Ashburton display was described as the worst since the Union’s inception, blamed on poor training and lack of determination. Discussion covered match scheduling, club communications, transfer rule discussions, and a planned Ashburton versus Canterbury match in Christchurch. Financials from the Canterbury v Ashburton game showed receipts of £16 1s 2d and expenditures of £9 3s 10d 1. Referees for the coming week were named and senior match postponements approved.
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Ashburton Rugby Union
Bb. Whitehouse
J. Pritchard
Rebilliar
B. Cassella
F. Cheat
A. J. Tyrrell- Baxter
Eris Orr
Robilliard
Ashburton
Baxter
Old Boys
Geo. Whitehouse
H. &. Jones
Southern Cross
Methven
H. EB. Curtis
Ellesmere
Christchurch
R. Graham
Q Canterbury
Canterbury Union
Garrard
South Canterbury Union
South Canterbury
Temuka
Receiv- Br
Canterbury
Ashburton Rugby Union rejects Ferriman donation
At an Ashburton Rugby Union meeting the secretary presented Mr Ferriman’s two guinea cheque for the accident fund. Debate followed over a critical letter in the Guardian implying injury funding issues and impact on gate takings. A unanimous resolution declined the donation citing unwarranted reflections on football.
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Ashburton Rugby Union
H. E. Curtis
F. Ferriman
Ferriman
the Guardian
Terriman
Guardian
Rugby Union
Dominion
I. Ferriman
Ed. Guardiss
Baxter
Aenaticn
Robillard
Unon
E. Whitehouse
Union
Railway Servants Chiefs Denounce Government Response
Auckland June 1 The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants leaders Mr A W Veitch and Mr M J Mack reported to the Auckland branch that council proposals for wage raises eight hour week civil rights and improved promotion prospects were refused by the Minister. The council now plans to circulate demands among Parliament members and branches.
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Auckland
Amalgamated Society of Raiway
A. W. Veitch
M. J. Mack
Veitch
Children’s Hacking Cough at Night Leads to Home Care Tips
Reader report notes a persistent nighttime cough in a child named Woods and mentions a home remedy idea titled Great Penpertsint Cura. The item references a dated notation Ys 6d and 23 6d, suggesting manuscript provenance or dating.
Borough Council Proceedings and By Laws Update
The Borough Council met last evening with the Mayor presiding and a committee present. Reports covered finance with a debit balance of £1421 1s 1d and receipts of £83 8s. building permits. library renewals. by laws on dangerous goods and inflammable materials. and town clerk notes on infectious diseases, permits, and sanitary conditions.
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Sundreia
Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade
F. G. Nicolls
Havelock Street
Oddfellows
Domain Board Plans May Demonstration and Resigns Curator
At Monday night’s Domain Board meeting Borough Council members were present. The Empire Day Celebrations Committee requested use of the Domain for a patriotic demonstration on May 24, and the board said the matter would receive consideration as this year. The curator’s resignation from Mr Young was tendered and accepted with deep regret.
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Domain Board
Borough Council
Mr Young
Cemetery Board Receives Payments and Balance Update
The Cemetery Board chaired by Mr Davis reviewed the bank balance of £287128 7d with £473 6d received since the last meeting. Accounts totaling £14 6s 7d were approved for payment.
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Davis
Bronchial Coughe Take Woode Grest Peppermint Cure
An 8d remedy labeled Bronchial Coughe Take Woode Grest Peppermint Cure appears in a historical notice. The item notes a price and usage claim, reflecting old patent medicine language and marketing style.
German Pastors In England Visit Buckingham Palace
London reports that a German pastor delegation visiting England was received at Buckingham Palace. They were introduced by the German Ambassador. In related news, twelve conspirators in the Colonel Scott Moncrieff murder were commuted to life imprisonment with property confiscation. A Greek band killed fifteen of forty Bulgarian workers near Salonika. Britain and Russia reportedly agreed on a plan for Macedonian affairs, with Russia accepting Grey’s proposals. Kurdish forces massacre and loot in Waramiah Persia. Plague-infected rats aboard the steamer Innaminca were destroyed near Melbourne and Sydney after fumigations, with thousands of rats killed.
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London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
England
Catro
Abdil-Kedar
Scott
Moncrieff
Sydney
Melbourne
Innaminca
Cornish Gase hearing ongoing in Dunedin charges man slaughter
Richard Cornish former Stirling Hotel licensee faces a continued hearing in Dunedin for man slaughter. Witnesses including Lily Knox and Alexander Smith contradicted prior testimony about the death of Mrs Cornish. The magistrate noted evidence suppression and sent the case to the Supreme Court with bail set at £20 and two £100 sureties.
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Dunedin
Richard Cornish
Stirling Hotel
Lily Knox
Cornish
Alexander Smith
William James
Incheruths
Wm. Taylor
Barman
Kendrick
Supreme Court
Stabbing on Board Tessie Byrne Brings Arrest in Wellington
June 1 report says fireman Joseph Zimmermann, aboard the steamer Tessie Byrne discharging Australian hardwood, insulted Arcel Zani. A fight followed after Zani left the forecastle. Zimmermann allegedly arranged knives, Zani received eleven wounds including a possible lung puncture, and was hospitalized. Zimmermann was arrested.
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Wellington
Joseph “Immermann
Tessie Byrne
Australia
Arcel Zani
Zimmermann
Zimmermarn
Zani
Gisborne waterside workers win arbitration awards
The Arbitration Court fixed hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding meal breaks. Wages for stevedore and general cargo work set at 1s 6d per hour with overtime at 2a 1d per hour. If meals are required on board ship, the employer must supply them at 6d each.
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Gisborne
Customs duties collected at Auckland in May
In May Auckland collected customs duties totaling £24576 and beer duty of £2094. Deductions for refunds and drawbacks will reduce the net amount.
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Auckland
Wharf Damage After Steamer Takapuna Strike
The steamer Takapuna berthing at Onehunga on a windy, tidal morning struck the wharf end, driving it several inches out of plumb and bending two piles. Repairs are estimated at £10.
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Auckland
Takapuna
Onehunga
Prema
Cooperative Mining Boarded At Washi Meeting
At a monster Miners' Union meeting in Washi on June 1, seven hundred members attended. A large majority decided to convert the current contract system into a cooperative one where each man becomes a partner and shares alike, with no wages men allowed.
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Miners’ Union
Dixon’s Release Sparks Welcome in Drury and Wanganui
June J. W. Dixon, freed after completing a prison term for defying a court order to pay back pay on an arbitration award, was greeted by a large crowd in Drury. A band played See the Conquering Hero Comes as he was cheered, and a welcome social followed with a resolution praising his “noble sacrifice in the cause of freedom.” A Wanganui resident offered £200 to help Dixon contest any further action.
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Wanganui
Dixon
Frozen Meat Market Quotes From London May 31
The Frozen Meat Trades Association reports Smithfield market quotations based on bulk shipments. New Zealand mutton and beef prices are listed for various weight ranges, with River Plate mutton and beef also shown. Wool prices at the fleece clips are given, including W.D. and Arapata averages.
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London
Frozen Meat Trades, Association
Smithfield
New Zealand
W.D
Arapata
High Commissioner Reports New Zealand Trade Quoted
London cable from the High Commissioner lists May 30 updates on New Zealand markets. Mutton shipments remain small with favorable outlook. Canterbury lambs fetch 4d with other brands at 3d. Beef hind quarters at 3d and fore quarters at 3d, butter steady with rising home supplies, prices around 10s 9d to 11s 3d, wool values quoted across merino and crossbreds with wider spreads and uncertain prospects.
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Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
London
Canterbury
North Island
River Plate
New Zealand
Correspondence on Capon letters and laws of the dominion
Barclay Burnside, a farm labourer from Eiffelton, criticizes T Capon for contradictory arguments and harsh language. He questions Capon’s reform aims, knowledge of law, and stance on Irish landlordism while urging better discourse and restraint in public debate. Dated June 1 1908.
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Capon
Jiret
T. Capon
McLean
Eyreton
Brather
Barclay Burnside
Eiffelton
Ashburton Club Football Matches Postponed Format
Ashburton Club will play Thurs with Juniors vs Southern Cross at Ashburton and Third Grade versus Springburn at Mount Somers. Otago Rugby Union meets protest over two shilling test match entrance charges and declines to lower fees arguing shared profits and fairness.
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Ashburton
Southern Cross
W. Anderson
RB. Collins
J. Brown
W. Lemon
2. Page
J Clifford
W. Morean
T. Rattray
Hannigan
O'Grady
A. Corbett
W. An A. Welch
H. Knox
Springburn
Mount Somers
Joyce
Elliott
Bette
Bushell
Co. Johnston
Tait
E Meaclem
Spring
Johns
Cunningham
Turner
Childs
Black
Ford
McPhail
Dunedin
Otago Rugby Union
New Zealand Union
G. Mclaren
W. J. Wilson
New Zealand Rugby Union
Wellington
Wellington Licensing Committee Reports On Women Drinking
The Wellington Licensing Committee received a report from the New Zealand Alliance regarding drinking by women in Auckland. Police notes say Wellington hotels in busy streets show few women drinking, though some buy bottles in wholesale rooms and residential areas. The committee noted women often act as messengers for their husbands and appear to be working wives, and they were reassured that Wellington’s problem is not as pronounced as Auckland’s.
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Christchurch City
Christchurch
Qchristchurch City
Cr Orr
Ashburton
Davison
Pcr
Gibson
Pallington
Wellington
New Zealand Alliance
Auckland
Dominion
Earthquake Shakes Waipawa and Woodville Morning
A sharp earthquake felt about 9.48 yesterday morning in Waipawa caused alarm but no damage. Woodville also reported a sharp quake at 9.50 yesterday morning with similar effects.
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Waipawa
Woodville
A Disappointed Burglar at Invercargill Goodshed
A clumsy break in at the railway goodshed between Friday night and Saturday morning left a burglar frustrated. About £100 in the drawer at Friday’s pay day had been moved to a safe, and the thief found only a few stamps when the drawer was forced open.
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Invercargill
Plasterers' Wage Award Sets 47-Hour Week
The Arbitration Court's ruling fixes 47 hours of work per week ending noon Saturday and allows continued 48 hour pay practice. Journeymen wages are set at 1s 6d per hour.
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Auckland
Supreme Court Sessions Turn Over New Trials
At the Supreme Court John Hogan was retried after a hung jury on indecent assault and was acquitted. Raniora To Hare received a two year prison sentence for forgery.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
John Hogan
Raniora To Hare
Ashburton Freezing Works and Stock Markets Overview
A fragment notes Ashburton Freezing Works and stock markets with references to grain growing and stock raising. It mentions a grand all-around property and a small deposit requirement, suggesting investment or expansion potential amid unspecified financial conditions.
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Ashburton
Lauriston Area Property Listings Invite Correspondence
Within one mile of Lauriston the notice lists railway station school and telephone facilities and all necessary buildings or land. It invites personal correspondence to supply particulars of properties and their requirements for interested buyers or lessees.
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Lauriston
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Juse Opened Up
Craighead & G2
Tadies and Gentleman’s Tailors and Merchers
East Street
Ofto OF
Violets
Ashburton Drug Company
Moate
Mrs Gryan
Timaru
Wis
Hughes
Barnest Street
Main
Baydelens
Parry
Samuni Payreys
Aabl
Walrongoa
Wairongoa
Abermain
Abermain Colliery Co., Ltd
Thos. Brown
Hereford Street
Abbey
Rugby Union Accident Fund
H. Davis Fin
Drs J. Davison
M. J. Burbess
W. G. Hiltier
W. Nicoll
D. Wood
P. Stewart
R. Clark
A. Orr
T. FB. Gibson
Nicoll Bros
Burnett Street
Sanitary Committee
Messie Bell and Brachute
Edinburgh
Cemetery Board
Cable News
Per Press Association
Salonika
Macedonia
St, Petersburg
Novoa Vremya
Great Britain
Russia
Masehere
Sir Edward Grey
Teheran
Waramiah
Persia
Co-Operative Mining
Commersial
High Commissioner's
LM Gyaseng Rpcablets
Coleman
Mitchell
Burnet
Hampstead
Due Lyttelton
S.S
Glynt
Lyttelton
Joshua Tucker
Burnett
G. Barrett
the Hall
Supreme Court Sessions
Goughs
Lane
Hottie
Sone
Lane’s
Thos. HY. Elliot
A. H. Field
Quyll
D. Thomas
West Street
Canterbury Roller
Lour
Standard Fire ‘and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
Eee
A. HB. Fuoeld
It. Ahern
Fidelity
A. H. Pield
A. Manning
Anterhary
Benjamin
Gue
G. H. Bughanan
Soeliastor
Standard Fire and Marina Insurance Company, Ltd
Llewellyn Owen
Taesher
Aflits
Branchas
Aca
Nie
John Orr
Tancred Street
Miss Claridge
Ethel Claridge
Cox Street
Lily
Belfast
Mitchell and Turner
T. Young
Ulster Boot Stores
Amonchaeter
Emsley Burnet
Bonnington
Hemalley Burnet
George
National Mortgage and Agency Co
NZ Limited
Hinds
T. F. Gibson
National Mortgage, & Agency CO
Fin
T; Bullock
Bullock
T, Bullock
Tolet
T. Bullock
RANDS
Timberland
Coal ‘Merchants
Kaye and Carter
Alaburton
Eby ‘Possensen
Kroais
Ager Chester
Thomas Hancon
Robert Bell
Birnett Struan Ashburton
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