Acreage and house with stabling near Christchurch offered by Handcock
Real estate notices describe 5 acre and 4 acre parcels near Christchurch with 5 room house, stabling, sheep yards, fenced and watered land. Prices quoted per acre or goodwill. terms offered. Agent R Handcock, 227 Colombo Street W Christchurch. One minute from Cathedral Square.
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Christchurch
Price
R. Handcock
Colombo Street
Balclutha
Handcock
R. Hfandcock
Colombo Khreat
Vatate
Cathedral Square
Military drill and training for boys in New Zealand
The author urges universal military drill and athletic training for boys to curb idleness and foster self discipline. He warns against overemphasis on sports and argues proper training will shape a responsible future generation and strengthen national character.
Moral duty and temperance in the drink trade discussed
The piece argues that immoderate alcohol use harms health and society, notes social admiration for drink wealth, and urges a renewed moral sense and temperance preaching to curb profits and state revenue from the trade. It cites historical examples of complicity and calls for personal and governmental moral reform.
The World’s Great Drama and Moral Worth in Business
A commentary on power and virtue notes that wealth and success do not grant moral authority. It argues elites may act with impunity and be seen as exemplary, yet true value rests on consistent moral character benefiting the community.
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Burt
Dangers of Wealth Without Character in Society
A moral commentary argues that leaving vast fortunes to charities means little without a good name. It condemns worship of money as a modern dagon and warns that society risks ruin if character and conduct are not the true passports to honor. The piece compares corrupt values to ancient idols and warns towns risk becoming Sodom or Gomorrah.
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Singland
John Bright
Israel
Sodom
Gomorrah
Ashburton Notices Include Frost, Fines, and Fairs
Local weather reports two degrees of frost at Domain station. The northbound express arrived late in Ashburton due to a heated axle box. J Arnold seeks £300 from Topliss Bros. for injuries and loss of thumb. The Orchestral Society plans its first concert next Thursday with box-plan at Gates and many honorary seats. Community groups discuss committee attendance, bicycle losses, and donations for inmates at Twarangi Old Men's Home. Loyal Ashburton Lodge reports sparse attendance, one initiation, and election notices. Lauriston Mutual Improvement Society fixes 8 pm start and new members. euchre results noted. Articles cover seamen compensation, benevolent institution duties, and a court case on a blue-printed document misused as court paper. Winter Show ads promote Carson’s display of motors and cycles.
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Lauriston Mutual
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Moore
Wilson
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Miss Lemon
Master Bakers raise bread price in Dunedin
The Master Bakers Association at Dunedin plans to raise the ice BE bread to 63d starting Monday. Auctions sell land at Southbridge for £85, Mr W Cooper-Smwwrth acted. Auckland city debt now £702,267, with new loans and a proposed loan lifting total to £1,017,267. Sir Joseph Ward sent congratulations to the Prince of Wales. a government reply expressed thanks. A heavy weight incident injured Mr Thomas Williams, who may be out of work for some time. Will Ferriman pushes football and football show timing to avoid clashes with a weekly half-holiday. A consignment of unlabeled liquor was seized for labeling issues. proper labeling needed to avoid prosecution. Mrs Heldich dies at 101 in Somerham, suffelks. Canterbury farmers seek 10,000 extra farm workers. Loyal Orange Lodge meeting discusses degrees and new members. Rakaia Literary Society hears Mr T. W. Arthur on two decades of world travel. Waimate deputation asks Premier Ward to empower ranger to hand over impounded stock upon payment. Ashburton cadets discussed modern rifles with Defence Minister. prospect of updated equipment grows. Rev H E Belihouse to preach at Bar ing Square Church on Christ's Teachings. first sermon on Authority of Christ.
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Mlinister
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Christ
British old age pensions under review by Charity Society
London June 4 The Charity Organisation Society says the government cannot sustain current pension restrictions including age, amount, or discrimination.
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London
Charity Organisation Society
King's Visit to Russia Draws Mixed British Response
In the House of Commons 22 Nationalists and 14 Radicals opposed the Government over reducing the Foreign Office vote to allow Labour and Socialist protest against King Edward's visit to Russia. Ministers argued diplomacy should avoid war and promote peace, while Keir Hardie faced censure for referencing Russian atrocities. Major papers voiced support for Grey's stance and a strengthening Anglo Russian ties.
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Press Association
London
House of Commons
J. O’grady
Foreign Office
Labour
Edward
Russia
Ivor Herbert
Edward Grey
Balfour
O'Grady
Keir Hardie
Daily News
Times
Duma
Japanese and Koreans Fight With Heavy Casualties
Report from Seoul dated June 6 says renewed fighting between Japanese and Korean troops caused heavy insurgent losses. In 89 engagements 370 Koreans were killed and 55 captured. Japanese losses are believed heavy.
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London
Reuter
Seoul
Christchurch Poultry Club Show Opens at Colosseum
The Christchurch Poultry Club's annual show opened at the Colosseum Christchurch on Thursday afternoon. Ashburton county prize winners included Leghorns and Wyandottes with multiple awards to E Parkin T Tipton and John Studholme among others.
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Colosseum
Dominion
Ashburton
E. A. Parkin
Parkin
Pultet
E. Parkin
R. D. Johnston
T. Ee Upton
T. ET. Upton
T. Tipton
John — Studholme
John Studholme
Jeb Studholme
R. Johnston
Mr Coleman
Wyandotte
Sensation at Montenegro State Trial Over Plot to Oust Regime
At Cetinje a sensational state trial heard 52 suspects conspire to overthrow Montenegro. Bosnian journalist Nagie testified that bombs seized from Servia were to assassinate Prince Nicholas. Weapons were made at Kragujevatz state arsenal on Crown Prince's recommendation with King Peter's knowledge. A witness testified participation in manufacture and revealed the plot to authorities.
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London
Cettinje
Montenegro
Nagie
Servia
Nicholas
Kragujevatz
Peter
Zola Reinterred at Pantheon Marred by Gunfire in Paris
At the Pantheon ceremony President Fallieres and Madame Zola received a pistol shot from a man who wounded Captain Dreyfus. The assailant, Gregori, a Gantois military writer, was arrested. Dreyfus’s brother Matthew aided preventing further violence as 200 arrests followed Latin Quarter unrest.
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Zola
Pantheon
Dreyfus
M. Gregori
Gantois
Matthew
Paria
M. Doumergue
M. Zolo
Bermaline Cup Handicaps and Ladies Event Report
Best cards listed for Bermaline Cup last Saturday and Thursday show TP H Cox and others with scores and handicaps. A Fooks won the first medal handicap of the season with net 80. The Ladies Bermaline Cup last Wednesday was won by Mrs Moritz Friedlander with a nine hole score of 53.
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Mre
Moritz Friedlander
Unsatisfactory land law criticized over Culverden settlement
Mr G Laurenson argues Culverden estate settlement favors wealthier buyers. He notes 29 families would need about £4600 each, or £800 capital per family, while suggesting aid should target those with £80 to £100. He condemns a Christ Church Land Board plan to grant the lime stead block of £14100 value to the estate manager without ballot and calls for policy overhaul or repeal of the clause.
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Culverden
G. Laurenson
M.V
Christchurch Land Board
Limestead
Cape Premier opposes labour legislation model debate
The Cape Premier responding to a deputation on labour legislation said the group spoke for only a section of the aristocracy of labour and that most South African workers were not represented. He stated he did not favor labour legislation on the Australian model.
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Capetown
Cape
South Africa
Afghans Escort 900 Camel Loads of Rifles to India Frontier
Reuters report states Afghan forces move eastward with 900 camel loads of rifles and ammunition believed bound for the Indian north west frontier.
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London
Brutality in the German Army at Berlin Court Martial
Berlin reports four sergeants and four bombardiers were court-martialed for ill treatment of soldiers. About 600 cases against Sergeant Bamme and 40 against Sergeant Schurz were cited. A soldier committed suicide from Barome’s cruelty as others flogged recruits with fists and straps. Bamme received 15 months and rank reduction. others faced up to three months.
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Berlin
Jiméa
Bamme
Schurz
Barome
Lisbon Conference approves slight telegraph rate cut
The International Telegraphic Conference in Lisbon on June 2 sanctioned a small reduction in telegraphic charges between Britain and Europe. Britain proposed lowering terminal and transit rates for extra European telegrams to European levels, but Germany and Italy opposed the move while cable companies prepared a matching cut. The proposal was withdrawn.
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Lisbon
Britain
Europe
Germany
Italy
Melbourne House Passes Three Month Supply Bill
The government resumed consideration of the Iron Bonus Bill amid strong opposition and little chance of passage before recess. Defence ministers faced questions over publicity about military matters, while New South Wales Labour laws section notes unions urged to strike settlements rather than register under the Industrial Disputes Act.
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Defence
New South Wales
Sydney
Trades and Labour Council
Wade
Commonwealth Old Age Pensions Approval in Melbourne
June 5 Melbourne report: a House resolution to fund old age pensions at about a quarter of a million pounds was carried by the House at three quarters.
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Melbourne
Tuapeka By-Election Returns Chapple Victory
Dr William Allen Chapple won the Tuapeka by election by a 30 vote majority over James Horn, after initial returns showed Chapple ahead by 118. Final tally: Chapple 167, Horn 104, with Robert Scott also listed among candidates. Chapple, born 1864 in Alexandra South Otago, trained at Otago University and practiced in Wellington before settling in the capital. He authored The Fertility of the Unfit and pamphlets on medical and educational topics.
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Dunedin
Jime
Tuapeka
Chapple
Horn
Chayiple Ha
Jas. Horn
Robert Scott
William Allen Chapple
Otago
Alexandra South
Otago University
Wellington
Main Trunk Railway Set for September Finish
Wellington June 5 The Hon W Hal Jones states the Main Trunk line should be finished in September with traffic starting in November.
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Wellington
W. Hal-Jones
Terrific gale hits Taihape district with downed trees
Ohakune reports a terrific gale last night with trees and tents blown down across the district. The gale continues and makes roads dangerous due to fallen timber. Narrow escapes are reported as crews clear roads toward Horopite. A passenger train passed Waioru line yesterday, and the line is deemed safe.
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Taihape
Ohakune
Horopite
Waioru
Ashburton Horticultural Society on codlin moth danger
Members warned that the codlin moth threatens most county orchards and could ruin fruit crops unless a united, systematic control effort is undertaken. Mr James Young cited orchard experiences in Australia where regular spraying and trunk bandages, changed fortnightly, curb the pest with government guidance and education guiding growers.
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Ashburton Horticultural Society
James ‘Youn
Ashburton Domain
Australia
Young
Minora Wins Great Surrey Foal Stakes in London
The June 6 report from London notes Minora won the Great Surrey Foal Stakes of 1000 sovs. Signorinetta by Courtesy St. Eve and Woods Great Peppermint Cre are mentioned for coughs and colds with various prices.
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the Oaks
Signorinetta
St. Eve
Woods
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