Ashburton Christ church trains adjust timetable
The Hon. A M Myers orders trains from Ashburton and Methven to Christchurch on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 55 am arriving at 10 30 am with returns at 4 15 pm to Ashburton 6 45 pm and Methven 7 40 pm The new timetable starts July 1 The Mayor notes not all requests granted but changes aim to suit most travelers and may spur Timaru interest in an early service.
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Henry Devis
A. M.myers
Ashburton
Christchurch
Methven
Timaru
Three Drownings After Rider Thrown at Aldershot Pond
While Hussars practiced swimming at a pond in Aldershot a horse threw its rider. The rider sank and drowned, and two rescuers who sprang to aid him also perished.
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Press Association
London
Hussars
Aldershot
Gas suffocation claims several in grain well accident
In New York the Sacks farm in Fairmont district saw a farmer overcome by gas fumes inside a grain well. Two women neighbors and three men attempted rescues but were overcome. Firefighters recovered the bodies, with hospital patients listed in serious condition.
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New York
Fairmont
Sacks
Drowning Victim Identified and Inquest Returns Accidental Death
GISBORNE reports Patrick McConnell twenty six found drowned in the Te Arai River. Inquest verdict: accidental drowning. Palmerston North notes William Daggett depressed man attempted suicide by cutting his throat, now in Palmerston Hospital. Gore reports shepherd John Rae found dead beside Waikawa Road after sheep scare. Dunedin records ten year old Mary Pedolski admitted with hydatid disease. death follows anesthesia during operation. inquest planned.
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Gisborne
Te Arai
Patrick McConnell
Palmerston North
William John Daggett
Aokantere
Palmerston Hospital
Boy Andrew McDowell Injured In Hugh Bank Accident
An accident at Hugh Bank on Monday left Andrew McDowell with a compound fracture of the arm below the elbow. He was helping his father on a stack when he slipped and fell. He was taken to Ashburton Hospital and is progressing as well as can be expected.
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Hughbank
Andrew McDowell
Ashburton Hospital
Weather summary from the prior day and forecast
The previous day was fine with a clear evening. frost of about 13 degrees is estimated by the Domain Curator if records were taken. Morning clouds soon cleared to near clear skies. Mr Bates forecasts southerly moderate to strong winds with a westerly tendency, squally at times, colder night ahead.
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Domain
Bates
Cost of Living Commission reports witness refusals
A Dunedin based Cost of Living Commission message notes witnesses refused to give evidence and the commission will continue collecting other evidence. A Sydney cable reports the Zealandic with 1211 passengers mainly immigrants has arrived. Police Inspector O'Donovan, moved from Invercargill to Napier, was a passenger on the afternoon express to the North.
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Cost of Living Commission
Dunedin
Tregear
Sydney
Zealandic
O'Donovan
Lovercargill
Napier
Miners in Auckland Meet on Wages and Contract System
Waihi sources report about 200 miners and bracemen gathering in the Miners Union Hall. The meeting chaired by W McLennan discussed drawing up a wages scale and working conditions for a forthcoming conference with mine owners, and debated abolishing the contract system amid tense, unsettled strike tensions.
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Auckland
Star
Waihi
Miners’ Union
W. McLennan
Parry
Labour unions align with Waihi strike actions in New Zealand
The Minister of Labour orders registration of the Engine Drivers Union in Waihi. In Greymouth a State Mine Industrial Union meeting endorsed Federation Executive actions and levied 10 percent weekly per member to aid Waihi and Reefton. Westport Waterside Workers Union backed Federation Labour moves, imposed 10 percent levies and granted 24 pounds to strike funds. Reefton reports a quiet period with no court drunkenness and some workers leaving town to find road work.
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Wellington
Minister of Labour
Engine Drivers’ Union
Waihi
Greymouth
State Mine Industrial Union
Federation
Reefton
Westport
Waterside Workers’ Union
Federation of Labour
Butchers Strike in Oamaru Over Learner Headcount
June 4 in Oamaru velina butchers walked out alleging breach of the award. Strikers claim the company hired one extra learner beyond the limit and the men remain out. Both sides show restraint in comments.
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Oamaru
Velina Butchers
King's Birthday Observed in London With Honors
The King’s birthday was celebrated quietly in London with Union Jacks at government offices. Medals were awarded to officers and bluejackets who aided the steamer Delhi rescue. In Wellington the Prime Minister sent congratulations to Viscount Stamfordham and received a courteous reply from Hon. Thomas Mackenzie thanking him for the wishes.
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London
Dominions
Delhi
Wellington
Viscount Stamfordham
Thomas Mackenzie
George
King’s Regiment in New Zealand Sends Birthday Congratulation
The 1st Regiment Infantry Canterbury sends loyal birthday greetings to King George V. Lieut Colonel George J. Smith reports the regiment’s honor and loyalty, and the King replies with thanks to all ranks in New Zealand for their expressions of loyalty and good wishes.
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Canterbury
Smith
London
Infantry
George J. Smith
George Smith
Christchurch
1St Regiment of Infantry
New Zealand
Tivorge R.L
Imperial Cross-Currents and Empire Navy Policy
The Pall Mall Gazette argues that only united imperial statesmen can align overseas aims for common good. Canada and New Zealand seek ships near danger, Australia faces trade offs. The piece urges a single guiding brain, the Admiralty, to lead a cohesive Empire Navy strategy.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Imperial Cross-Currents
Fisher
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Newealand
Churchill
Admiralty
Sir Joseph Ward Given Banquet in Invercargill
About seven hundred Southland residents attended a Banquet at King's Hall in Invercargill in honor of Sir Joseph Ward. Prime Minister T Mackenzie and Education Minister J A Hanan were present as Ward praised Liberal measures and nationalisation of water power.
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Invercargill
Southland
Joseph Ward
King’s Hall
W. A. Ott
T. Mackenzie
J. A. Hanan
Awarua
Sir Joseph
Sir Joseph Ward
Europe
Veteran trainer T Lamond dies in Sydney
Sydney June 4 The death is announced of Mr T Lamond veteran horse trainer.
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Sydney
T. Lamond
Dockers Strike Shifts Jobs as Lloyd George Presses Reform
The dock strike leads to replacements by six thousand workers at the docks and many strikers being taken on by the New Zealand Shipping Co. A large volume of meat is stored at the docks after unloading from Otaki and other ships. The Port Authority faces a bid for legal action to admit the Lady Jocelyn amid ongoing labour tensions. Strikers receive 10s strike pay. flour prices rise sharply as London mills adjust. Sir William Nelson criticises the proposed Conciliation Board.
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London
Ofice
Lloyd George
Federation of Employers
New Zealand Shipping Co
Otaki
Waimana
Rangatira
Tarakina
Port Authority
Port of London Authority
Jocelyn
Albert Dock
Shipping Federation
William Nelson
Nelson Steamship Company
Disturbances Hit Tilbury After Strike Action
June 4 report says Tilbury disturbances lasted from midnight to dawn with police stoned and two officers severely injured. Strikes also hit South Staffordshire with picketers clashing with workers.
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London
Tilbury
South Staffordshire
Joint Conciliation Board Demands Strike End
Government pledges to establish a joint Conciliation Board representing port interests to end the strike. National Transport federation backs the Strike Committee’s acceptance of Sir Edward Clarke’s report and calls for Federation recognition as men’s representative and reinstatement of strikers. If no settlement soon, affiliated societies may declare a national transport strike.
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London
General Council
National Transport Federation
Edward Clarke
Italy urged to give army fair chance in Tripoli war
The opposition press criticizes Italy's inactivity in Tripoli. Giornale D'Italia calls for the army to be given a fair chance to finish the war, a view echoed by many Italian officers and foreign critics.
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Rome
Italy
Tripoli
Giornale D’italia
Rebels dispersed in Morocco amid Sultan’s brief exile
Paris dispatch from June 4 reports Moroccan rebels defeated with heavy casualties. The Sultan will leave Rabat for four to five days, escorted by two battalions, as authorities restore order after the clash.
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Paris
Roosevelt Taft race tightens as primaries shape
The dispute over delegate control grows with Roosevelt and Taft each appealing to different party wings. Roosevelt claims northern majorities threaten Taft’s southern delegate influence while Taft backers argue many delegates remain unpledged. Champ Clark leads Woodrow Wilson by 110 delegates as the Democratic contest nears a pivotal phase.
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London
Roosevelt
Taft
Mr Roosevelt
Tait
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Titanic Inquiry Hearing Focuses on Baltic Ice Message
Mr Ismay testifies at the Titanic inquiry that Captain Smith received the Baltic marconigram reporting ice at noon and glanced at it. He says full speed was justified to pass the ice while weather was clear and would not slow for fog. There were no children on the boat deck when he departed and he did not check if women and children were left behind.
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London
Ismay
Smith
Mediterranean Two Power Standard Follows French Resolve
Le Matin reports Paris will enforce a two power standard in the Mediterranean with a firm government stance. If Italy and Austria expand their navies France will respond accordingly and take firm action to maintain balance of power in the region.
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Paris
le Matin
Mediterranean
Italy
Austria
France
Riots Erupt After Brussels Catholic Victory in Elections
Election results give Catholics a sixteen seat majority over Liberals and Socialists. Disturbances follow with vandalism at Catholic clubs and Ghent Nobles' Club, gunfire injuring Socialists in Liege, tram derailments, and troop deployments. Gendarmes arrest numerous rioters as crowds threaten Catholic establishments.
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Brussels
Ghent
Nobles’ Club
Liege
Death of Lady Tatton Sykes
Announcement of the death of Lady Tatton Sykes. The obituary notes her title and status, with probable family connections and the standing of the family in society. Further details on funeral arrangements or acknowledgments are not provided in the snippet.
Death of ex Bishop John Sheepshanks
The Right Rev John Sheepshanks former Bishop of Norwich has died.
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London
John Sheepshanks
Norwich
Hollowware trade deputation appeals for tariff aid
A Christchurch Wellington deputation of hollowware manufacturers urged the New Zealand government to raise duties to curb imports. They cited wage increases raising costs and outflow of workers, noting local product costs and home prices undercut imports. The Minister acknowledged growth since 1900 and promised careful consideration when tariff matters arise.
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Wellingion
New Zealand
Dominion
Fire devastates Stamboul district in mass blaze
A large fire at Stamboul in Constantinople on June 4 destroyed hundreds of houses across three quarters of a mile. Several mosques and annexes of the mosque of the Sultan Ahmed were burned, though the mosque proper survived except for the minaret. Great distress is anticipated.
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Constantinople
Stamboul
Sultan Ahmed
Col Abbott Dies of Pneumonia Aboard Steamer Tonic
A private message reports Col. I. W. Abbott died of pneumonia on the steamer Tonic while en route to New Zealand to assume command of the Auckland district.
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Auckland
Colonel Abbott
New Zealand
German Airships Arm Reconnaissance of English Coast
A Taegliche Rundschrift writer notes that the new airship 43 flew 425 miles without landing from Heligoland to Rosyth. With four naval airships, Germany could undertake reconnaissance of the entire English coast at mobilization.
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Berlin
Taeghehe Rundgehau
Heliogoland
Rosyth
Germany
Maori chieftainess Wiki Kemp dies at 61 in Putiki
Wiki Kemp, celebrated Maori chieftainess and daughter of Major Kemp, died this afternoon in Putiki aged 61 years.
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Wanganui
Wiki Kemp
Major Kemp
Putiki
Sailors’ Stores to Move as Auckland Sited for Depot
A Wellington telegram reports Captain Rolleston of the Sydney Naval Establishment arriving by the Moana to inquire for naval stores sites. After April 1 Garden Island Sydney will be reserved for the Australian squadron. Rolleston will tour major centres with Auckland likely the chosen location.
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Wellington
Rolleston
Naval
Sydney
Moana
Admiralty
Auckland
Garden Island
Lord Mayor Sets Policy For Sydney Budget Plan
The Lord Mayor outlines a policy to borrow 2,000,000 pounds for Sydney’s resumption and remodelling project. He advocates municipalising all public services with rail and ferry savings directed to improving the straits. He says city council should lease theatres that open on all sides and sit back from sidewalks to ease street traffic jams.
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Press Association
Sydney
Hoe
Inferno of Vengeance Destroys Town Buildings
A devastating fire destroyed a thousand houses four mosques and ten schools. Fifteen thousand people were left homeless and several died. The blaze began in a new building amid a dispute between owner and builder, with suspicions the builder ignited it in revenge.
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Constantinople
Reform Party caucus in Wellington discusses no confidence
Members of the Opposition Party have gathered in Wellington from across New Zealand for a full caucus at Parliament Buildings. Mr Massey indicated work will extend beyond one day and hinted at plans tied to the Address-in-Reply and future policy for Treasury benches.
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Wellington
Fone
New Zealand
Massey
Treasury
Labour Congress backs federation seeks strikes' obsolescence
The State Labour Congress opened with D Watson’s presidential address urging unionists toward a single aim the workers right to enjoy the fruits of their labour. He urged federation of Labour and said strikes are obsolete after Lithgow lessons. The body approved a commission report in favor of federation and common interests.
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Sydney
Labour Congress
D. Watson
Federation of Labour
Lithgow
Congress
Federation of
Bebour
Labour Congress rejects repeal of strike ban proposal
The Labour Congress refused a proposal to repeal laws restricting the right to strike. It passed an amendment that, until a Federation of Labour is formed, the current legislation remains in effect.
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Sydney
Labour Congress
Federation of Labour
Carmania Fire. Hull and Engines Intact
A Carmania fire caused limited damage with no harm to the hull or engines. Crew reports indicate the vessel remained seaworthy and able to proceed after the incident.
Meat imports and veterinary inspections cited by London Port Authority
The 1911 Port of London Authority report notes Australia and New Zealand appoint veterinary inspectors in London to cooperate with local sanitary authorities to ensure sound meat free from disease. The year records fifty seven pigs condemned for tuberculosis, including fifty two Australian and two New Zealand.
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Port of London Authority
Australia
New Zealand
London
Suez Canal Receipts Rise After Tariff Reductions
At the Suez Canal Company's meeting the year's receipts stood at £5,524,528, up £173,360. The loss from a fifty centimes tariff cut has been more than made good, justifying a similar cut in January. Over three years the tariff has fallen by 20 percent.
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Paris
Suez Canal Company
Austria's Dreadnought Viribus Unitis Top Heavy
Vienna June 4 reports a sensation over Austria's first dreadnought Viribus Unitis being top heavy by 240 tons due to omission of weight of gun mountings in four triple barbettes.
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Vienna
Austria
Mexican Revolt Reports Drying Funds and Factions
From Chihuahua state comes word that rebels lack money and ammunition and suffer internal dissension. Foreign residents continue to flee Mexico, with hundreds reaching San Francisco.
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Mexico City
Chihuahua
Mexico
San Francisco
General Booth Now Practically Blind
Report from the scene notes doctors expect ongoing light blindness to persist but General Booth has become practically blind since the incident.
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London
General Booth
Tailors' Strike Collapses in West End
The tailors' strike in the West End has collapsed. Thefts from an artillery depot in Berlin report a hundred drawings of new gun models and portions of models stolen from Spandau on June 4.
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West End
Berlin
Spandau
Diver mauled by giant Toulon octopus
A diver in Toulon was pulled to the surface unconscious as a 25 foot tentacled octopus wrapped around him. The octopus was stabbed to death and weighed 135 pounds before the diver was freed.
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Paris
Toulon
Turbulent scenes in Budapest Defence Bill debate
June 4 in Budapest the Lower House witnessed turbulent scenes during the Defence Bill second reading. The Opposition interrupted the President’s speech with howls and noises from instruments, leading to a suspended sitting.
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Budapest
Sccnes
Burglary at Boyup Post Office Wounds Postmaster
Postmaster Mr Norrish of Boyup near Bunbury was wounded in the breast when a burglar entered the office late at night and fired a revolver. The burglar escaped with £25. Details remain meagre.
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Perth
Norrish
Boyup
Bunbury
Australians Match Postponed By Rain
Ost reports no play today as rain continues. The Australia versus Middlesex match will resume at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
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London
Australia
Middlesex
South Africa XI Versus Cambridge University Match Report
The South Africa XI and a Cambridge University side played through hours until rain interrupted play at 3 o'clock. South Africa were 150 all out for six wickets, with Taylor taking 9 runs and 1 wicket, Faulkner taking 5 for 53, Schwarz 0 for 35, Cox 0 for 7, and Carter 3 for 17. Cambridge totals 180.
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London
University of Cambridge
Taylor
Toak
Faulkner
Schwarz
Cox
Carter
South Africa
Auckland Winter Meeting Results At The Turf
The Auckland Racing Club winter meeting concluded in fine weather. Hunt Club Cup won by Galvata I Huia Master Photon three lengths. Scratched Gasborne Red Seal Reckoner. Tamaki Steeplechase won by Appin two lengths over Zante Armagh. Appin led at the last jump as Tui Cakobau fell Romp also fell. Time 5 min 22 sec. York Welter won by Miscount four lengths over Gloy Waimangu. Scratched Antoinette Salute. Miscount led from half a mile, time 1 min Josec.
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Auckland
Racing Club
Galvata I
Huia
Master Photon
Gasborne
Red Seal
Reckoner
Tamaki
Appin
Zante
Armagh
Ren. Jonson
Glenmore
Tui Cakobau
Romp
Smin
York Welter
Miscount
Gloy
Waimangu
Antoinette
Salute
Imin Josec
Ashburton Trotting Club Scratches Major Entrants
Ashburton Trotting Club announces scratches for all engagements at the forthcoming meeting. Maelstrom Ard Cairn and Wild Arab are withdrawn from the program.
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Ashburton Trotting Club
Six men charged in Haymarket riot in Australia
Six men were charged with involvement in the Haymarket riot. One received four months imprisonment while two were fined and the remaining three were remanded.
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Sydney
Haymarket
Customs receipts rise in eleven months totals
Melbourne reports customs and excise receipts for eleven months rose by £1,618,930 with an annual growth estimate of £819,587. The data outlines stronger revenue in the period, signaling positive fiscal momentum for the year.
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Melbourne
Customs and Excise
Lithgow Strike Meeting Hails Released Leaders
In Sydney on June 6 unionists welcomed Lithgow leaders released from prison. Speakers condemned government for their prolonged confinement and for not releasing Hatton.
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Sydney
Lithgow
Hatton
New Naval College at Jervis Bay Delayed
The Naval College at Jervis Bay will not be ready for a year. The Government has taken Osborne House in Geelong for use as a temporary college.
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Melbourne
Jervis Bay
Osborne House
Geelong
Mount Morgan Mine Copper and Gold Output Reported
Report from Mount Morgan notes that 10 050 ounces of pure copper were extracted from 792 tons of ore, with 5059 tons treated yielding 5538 ounces of gold. Total output valued at £113 114.
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Brisbane
Mount Morgan
Sugar crop of 1911 area and yield report
For the Sugar crop of 1911, the area cultivated was 130,376 acres, a decrease of 403 acres. The sugar return was 173,295 tons, a decrease of 37,460 tons compared with 1910.
Mount Lyell Company eyes water power saving plan
At the half yearly meeting Mount Lyell Company forecasts a £40000 yearly saving by switching from steam to water power. The board notes saving in smelting and converting, and mentions the purchase of the Comstock Company intake for £1800. An advertisement for influenza remedy claims high effectiveness.
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Mount Lyell Company
Comstock Company
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