Auckland Fatalities and Racing Incident Report
A drowned woman near Mercer is the sister of the late Atajer Te Wheoro. Alfred King, a Waitakere storekeeper, died of heart disease after collapsing at his counter. Jockey FB Towers was thrown in a Maiden Steeplechase at Nershe and remains unconscious but not expected to worsen. At Otaki Māori Racing Club two horses fell in a hurdle race. McCabe escaped with a shake and G Walls was badly hurt and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Wini
Atajer Te Wheoro
Mercer
Alfred King
Waitakerei
FB. Towers
Nershe
Wehlgieuton
Jone
Otaki Maori Racing Club
McCabe
Starboy
G. Walls
St. Amelia
Ver
Woman Halts Express With Timely Crossing Warning
A vigilant woman spotted a six to eight inch rail gap near Beindwyr Papanni just before the north express crossing. The train was slowed and passed safely after the halt. Authorities report no clear cause for the rail break and note earlier trains passed without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiristchurch
Simaneerion
North Express
Beindwyr
Papanni
Ganger
McMillan Case Discussed by Auckland Hospital Board
Auckland Hospital Board debated the death of Miss MacMillan during ambulance transport after Miss Witchen’s plague death. A board member called the conduct disgraceful, questioning the driver’s refusal to let the sister ride. Debate over nurse accompaniment paused for finance committee referral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Miss MacMillan
Calliope Dock Damages Case Set for June 17
Justice Denniston examined how many actions listed for hearing relate to damages from the Calliope Dock disaster. The judge postponed trying other cases this sitting unless general liability is tested by Shaw Savill and Albion v Harbour Board. The principal action will start Monday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Fustice Denniston
Calliope Dock
Tis Honour
Partiee
Shaw, Savill and Albion Company
Harbour Board
J. BR. Reed
Mamari
New Zealand
Ali Cotter
Wheat market tale ends in miller’s windfall
Otago Daily News notes a rival miller holding about 30 000 sacks of wheat valued at 4s 6d per bushel. He laughs as others cut mills and with market holding hopes of netting 15 000 to 20 000 pounds if he can exit at current prices. Dame Rumour hints at a wide price swing and sizable profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otago Daily Limes
South Canterbury
Ywke
Mibbles
Steinfals
Brinsmead
Spae
Supreme Court notes small calendar at Invercargill and Pareora
June 4 Invercargill Supreme Court opened with Mr Justice Chapman praising the Grand Jury for crime absence. Three cases listed cattle stealing a threatening letter and false birth registration. Pareora session before Chief Justice Williams notes three criminal cases and two long civil hearings with writs of attachment sought against 15 slaughtermen’s assistants for unpaid strike fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargile
Supreme Court
Justice Chapman
Pimarat
Supreme Court Wa
Wiliams
Pareora
Day McLachlan Match At Caledonian Ground Won By Day
The Day McLachlan match at Caledonian Ground was won by BR B Day of Great Britain. L C McLachlan of New Zealand placed second in the first distance 220 yards, time 21.1 seconds. Day won the 300 yards in 62.2 seconds and Day also took the 440 yards in 33.5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Suspicious Rimning Question Tied to Day v Melachian Match
The New Zealand Athletic Union says a concern about rimming in the Day v Melachian match will be investigated immediately. The report was filed from Puniedin on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puniedin
New Zealand Athletic Union
Ashburton
Hairsteve
Southern Cross
Henry Davis
Ashburton Domain Board
Wellington Sinks Wairarapa In Style Measured 13 Point Win
Wellington defeated Wairarapa by 13 points with two tries a potted goal and a goal from a mark to 93 points. The Hakatere Tit. grade v. Rakaia match featured players Anderson Lindsay Newnan Breeze Hime Thomas Knox Halliburton Rettray Daly Porter Bleck I Knox and Kid s with emergencies Jackson Cousins Clifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Wairarapa
Hakatere Tit
Rakaia
Rakuiav
W. Anderson
Lindsay
Newnan
Breeze
Hime
C. Thomas
Knox
Halliburton
P. Rettray
M. T Daily
G. Porter
Bleck
A. I Knox
I. Kitds
Cnd
Thomas
Mckson
Cousins
Clifford
Auckland Cricket Association challenges Canterbury for Plunket Shield
The Management Committee of the Auckland Cricket Association proposes a Plunket Shield challenge to Canterbury after Canterbury won the shield. It asks Canterbury to suggest a date for a match early next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augerland
Auckland Cricket Association
Canterbury
Correspondence Report From The Four Thefts Case
A brief notice summarizes correspondence related to a theft case. It notes actions taken by officials and responses from involved parties, indicating ongoing inquiry and standard procedural steps.
Hyperbolical hypothesis in a hope for human emancipation
A reader asks the Editor to resolve contradictions in comments about the millennium and the ideal franchise. The piece argues that both the millennium and emancipation would advance humanity, citing Godet’s statue of Hope and Nature’s eager, patient wait for redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godet
Natire
Acclimatisation Society Letter to the Editor
A reader questions a July special meeting of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society over inserting a rule banning proxies. The writer criticizes several members for their conduct and vows to attend the meeting, questioning their contributions to the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowetlee
Abel Beaginer
Ashburton W Acclimatisation Society
Perle
Forticultural Society Adjourns Annual Meeting
A letter from a member expresses surprise that Ashburton's Forticultural Society adjourned its annual meeting for lack of a quorum. The writer urges public support for gardening hobbies and notes another meeting is called for this evening to elect officers and a strong committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Illness of the Acting Premier continued
Dunedin reports Sir Joseph Ward will likely prolong a holiday to restore health after advice from colleagues. The acting premier Hall-Jones has shown improvement since a serious seizure and near death on the night of the tangent term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Christehnech Press
Joseph Ward
Wellington
Hall-Jones
Fatal Tram Accident at Addington Workshop
An 85 year old man named Robert Evans was fatally injured near the Addington Workshop when he attempted to board a slowly moving tram at 2.25 pm en route to Lancaster Park. The tram’s front wheel rolled over him. he died before reaching hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curistereres
Jane
Armand
Cathedrs
Byusre
Bank of New Zealan
Robert Evans
Addington
Lancaster Park
Evins
Jivang
Winter Show Highlights Creamery and Dairy Awards
Deznedin Winter Show opens with large entries and varied exhibits. Top awards include Canterbury Dairy Doy with 93 points for best three box set, Mataura leading in two-box export class with 95, Edendale high in cheese and cream categories, Waikouaiti and Thames Valley among top placings, and Edendale and Mataura scoring strongly in leaf chews and cream products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Jona
Buttar
Canterbury Dairy Doy
Belfast
South Canterbury
Timaru
Euttake Fae
Theoreawond
Pilhama
Taranaki
Thames Vailey
Mataura
Edendala
Waikouaiti
Edendale
Edengale
Matanra
Ashburton Yard Sale Shows Mixed Stock Trade
Ashburton yards report a below average turnout with a large overall stock entry. Fat sheep and cattle seen in moderate to fair demand with some poor quality cows and store cattle selling to breeders. Lambs and ewes sold to 17s 9d for ewes and 20s 0d for wethers, with strong activity from export buyers for slaughter-ready lines. Store sheep saw limited business and modest gains over last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Yards
Parsday
Las
Jena
Youths Remanded for Housebreaking and Theft
Two youths named Thomas Moody and Walter Henry Lilley pleaded guilty to twelve informations charging breaking into and entering dwellings and stealing silicate items. Mr Bishop remanded them for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Proes
Electra
Cunistoenmnen
Mr Bishop
Thomas Moody
Walter Henry Lilley
Honges
Dunedin Licensing Committee Grants All Applications At Meeting
At the Dunedin annual licensing meeting police report favorable and all applications were granted. A petition from Allenton residents urged a pillar letter-box at the Post Office. Captain Edwin notes mild winds with little movement. BR Potty chemist advertises balsam of White Pine and Wild Cherry for coughs. County Bues Band and Dunedin Jerkey Club winter meeting report profit of £780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwepir
Dunedin
Allenton
Ta Bs
Postel Department
Nell & Pillar
Edwin
BR. Potty
County Brues
Dunedin Jerkey Club
Complete Clearing Sale At Flemington Homestead
Mrs Reach sells farm to Friedlander Bros for a complete clearing sale of live and dead stock and sundries at Flemington on June 12 1907. Items include deer roller plows harrows binders hay oats potatoes wheat bran and poultry. Also at Wakanui Mr Tolland sells farm with drays harrows binders stables and 40 acres turnips to be fed by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.F
Duncan
Local Estate Sells Live Stock and Supplies at Public Sale
PNETEDLANDES BROS LP restoved instructions from Mr D Chaht to hold a complete clearing sale of live and dead stock. Items include a chestnut Hackney mare and filly, a 4 year old Hackney pony mare with foal, a Finland bred filly, oats, pollard, salt for farm use, double and single harness, and draught harness. Sale held at Warm drundel above Gate of his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnetedlandes Bros, LP
D. ¥. Chaht
Hig Property
Drundel
Hia
Forrast Returns From Brisbane with Mixed State Views
Sir John Forrast reports warm approval of Premiers conference decisions on state Commonwealth relations but laments no favourable agreement on a state date. In Queenstead he inquired into the sugar industry northern areas finding it profitable though some planters worry while Kanaka labour has nearly vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jane
J. Forest
Brisbane
Queenstead
John Forrest
Plumpton Park Trotting Club Meeting Ends With Strong Dividends
On the concluding day in Ongwreuordg June 8 the Plumpton Park Trotting Club meeting produced total investments of £7878 10s. Dividends were paid across multiple Handicaps from Mr H F Nicol and others, including Colonies 1 Huenetta 8 and more, with notable sums to Ad vances Handicape Victor G Berlin M and Telegraph Card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ongwreuordg
Plumpton Park
Totaliistor Investments
Prosrapiwid Bandicap
HH. F. Nicoli
Beace'at
H. F. Nicol
Glassmont
Wild Duck
Prince of
Hamlin
Lockburn
Me J.C. Pagan
Mr Hi. Thomar
Austray
Also Mentioned on This Page
McMillan
Supreme Court Sessions
Athletic
McLachlan Matci
Cricket
Acclimatisation Society Appategs
the Forticultural Society
Preasier
United Prosa Aseociation
Electria Telegraph
Deznedin
Ashburton Stock Market
Cattir
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Flemington
Plete
Stead, Flemington
Prince Loya
Imaa
Luaneheon
R. Friedlander, Aunctioneer
Wakanui
Jt. Tolland
Cavalier
Wallace Cole
Clydebank
Bloomfield
Lawrence Chief
Kentucky
Buml
Friedplander Bros., Ltd
Friedlander
Jas, Brown
Netherby
Waibanul
National Mortgage and Agency Co of N.Z., Ltd
Winchmore
National Mortgage and Agency Coy
Mgr
Alfred JF Thorne
National
Msregage & Agency
Bourn
Methven
Newman
J. Newman
Ashburton County Brass Band
Odfears Chas
Fee
Domain Oval
Hakatere Tue
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Lea
Iyese Bay
Wariud
Ustf
Thara
Syva
Mba’ ot—Purkin
Yes
Finland
Grasni
Hackney
Prince Raidle
Prince Imperial
Bellwad
Bellman Zephyr
Princasa Dally
Spotwood
Imperial
Borough OF
Masonic Hall
Havelock Street
JW Pase
Ashsurton Paremanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
H. M. Jones
Dorothy Pinafores
Chester Overcoats
J. Bregner
Buenett Sthert
W. T. Henaghan
Charles
A. L. Zguch
Tancred St
Bros, L. P
Ruapuna, Ashburton
Ballantyne
Runa AP
Mayfield District
Thirlsane
Se Ltd
Yarra
Ettrick
D. Thomas
Friedlander Bros
Pyne and Coy
Christchurch
Atel. Zouch
Lawcred Stract
Guardian
Fr. A. Surri
Peter and
Cass Streets
Yanted
Oddfellows
Athers
Tedge
Terris
Horticultural Society
Barnett Street
Morris Bros
Fishmongers
ASH Cycling Club
Guardian Office
Cameron Street West
Mn Cook
Ches. Thomas
East Street
ST. Jon Ambulance Associanton
J. E. Purchase
Kon, Sac, Pro, Tem
Arcide, Ashburton
Kwdi
Pniday Snd
Fin
Clobe
Sir John Forrast
Sporting
Rbusieses
Ie & Bet
Poe
Beooses
Orr's
Orr’s
Fara
John Orr & CO
Rey
Baoulb Sheek
Ayson and Sons
Hast Strett
Thompson
Shearman Bros
BR Ees
Gv ‘Ilea
G. Meddins
Tron.monger
North
Acre
Araly
R. McIntyre
Hampstead
Arthur Edr
Cambridge Street
West Street
R. Friedlander
Gord
Louden Bridge
Totty
R. Totty, Chemist
Haas
ACME
VERS
Saddier & Harnesa
Amr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!