Fire on Joy-Wheel at Sea Tolls 300 Rescued in Southend
London reports a fire destroyed the joy-wheel off Southend with 300 aboard. all were rescued. Also noted is the sudden death of Baron Frederick George North eighth Earl of Guilford born 1876. In Paris the International Telegraph Commission recommends a 50 percent cut in long distance telegram charges. New York reports six youths drowned when a sailing boat capsized on Salt Lake.
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London
Southend
Frederick George North
Earl of
Guilford
Baron North
Marlborough
Earl of Guilford
George
Lord Francis George North
Paris
International Telégraphic’’ Commission
New York
Salt Lake
Trade unions praise Churchill for denouncing judges
The Brassworkers Conference at Birmingham passed a resolution thanking Hon. Winston Churchill for his manly denunciation of the judges. It claims the judges were biased and that trade unions support Churchill's stance.
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London
Brassworkers
Birmingham
Winston Churchill
Declaration of London Ratified Boosts Naval War Rules
Admiral Von Koester calls the Imperial Conference approval of the Declaration of London gratifying. Tageblatt asserts ratification is now assured and regards this as the sole substantial progress toward regulating naval warfare.
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Berlin
von Koester
Imperial Conference
London
Tageblatt
Sanada and Reciprocity in British Canadian Debate
London officials defend the Canada United States tariff accord arguing it does not set a global empire precedent. Fielding cites Elgin reciprocity as lacking empire-wide equality. UK has tariff gains with Germany France and Italy while Canada seeks similar terms. Washington reports Taft supporters fear the Reciprocity Bill will fail.
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Per
Press Association
London
W. S. Fielding
Finarice
Lord Selbornie
House of Lords
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Canada
France
Italy
Washington
Friends
Taft
Defence of the Empire Last Man Last Shilling warning
The Pall Mall Gazette cautions against reducing British defences despite Dominion promises to aid. It notes overseas visitors should say little about plans to help in a potential crisis and comments on a Stafford speech by West Australia Premier Mr Wilson.
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Por Press Association
Woprright
London
Stafford
Wilson
West Australia
Australia
Pall Mall Gazette
Jockey Killed. Boycott Ends. Aussie News Digest
A jockey named Hughes died riding at Rockhampton races. The long standing boycott against Japanese vessels ends as Chinese interests ease tensions. In Melbourne the federal government plans to secure permanent possession of Government House. A Woodford co operative bakery funded by Barrier unionists has failed and will be disposed of. Solomon Islands plantations grow but native labour is scarce. Elwood Mead envisions the Barrenjack irrigation scheme to support up to 200000 people over 1 844 000 acres. The Federal trawler tests NSW and Victorian coast fish, catching five tons in 19 hours. A billiards record stands at 1206 with 1215 noted. Mount Morgan reports 949 tons processed yielding 5900 ounces gold. copper plant outputs 615 tons blister copper and 7519 ounces gold. Labour shortages trim totals.
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Federal Government House
New South Wales
Gvernment House
Sydney
Government House
Melbourne
Wood Ford
Barrier
Woodford
Solomon Islands
Victorian
Mount Morgan Returns
Brisbane
London Meat Market Prices Reported by Cable
The British and New Zealand Company sent London cable data from Christchurch on June 6 showing mutton prices with prime Canterbury at 3 15 16d and North Island at bad for the same grade. Lamb prices list Canterbury 41 42d 43d and North Island Gad to 48d with Hinds at 3d and fores 2d.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
London
Tinwald Y Yards June Stock Sale Yields Mixed Prices
The Tinwald weekly stock market reports moderate attendance with 3733 sheep entries, 3 733 lambs and varied prices. Wethers and lambs sold strongly with diverse bids from export breeders, while store sheep and cattle showed mixed demand and prices, including several fat cattle sales and a small yarding of store cattle.
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Wethers
At &S
Winter Meeting Handicaps at Ashburton T C
A list of declared handicaps for Ashburton Trotting Club Winter Meeting. Various races set with introductory and garantir stakes, distances one and a half miles or two miles, including Saddle and Harness classes with numerous named horses and riders.
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Electric Jatker
Miss Quincey Osec
Sunshine Gser
Milda Osec
Gee Whit
Bellfounder
Ysec
Princess Dollysec
Hazelfield
Andy Regan
Radiant Morn
Lionheart
Black Monarch
Imperial Tracey Lises
Black Betty
Shakespeare
Wakanui Flandicap
Lishermanser
Opihiser
Gladsoma Aer
Bellwind
Rubican
Lulu Child
Coiner
Destruction
March Hare
J.c.hsec
Prince Gift
Mambrino Girl
Star Child
Lyonnaig
Lady Jsyons
Bold Maid
Salt Airser
Betty Martin
Maid of the Forest
Renee Clair
Gold Reef
the Lark
Miss Lyons
Caberfeigh
Young Quincey
Princess Tracey
L.A
Yellow Ribbon
Indian Maid
the Whi
Wild Rapids
Captain Mac
Quebec
Majestic
Cedricoser
King Vser
Brown Bell
Violet C
Medallion Ssec
Francita §Sec
Rolf Boldrewood
Delia
Gsec
Reuben
Wickliffe
Armamenter
Glenroth
Underwood
Valmore
Prinz Issec
Kenny Keser
Harold Rothschild
Susanna
Moness
Miss
Fatal accident as 15 year old crushed by drag
Auckland report from the Press Association states Francis Barrett aged fifteen drove a team of horses at Coromandel. While turning the lead horse slipped into a mud-hole and the drag wheels passed over his neck causing instantaneous death.
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Auckland
Francis Barrett
Coromandel
Loveliffe
Dromore
Serious Injuries After Car Crash Involving MP John Dillon
Irish report notes John Dillon, MP for Mayo North, was injured when his car hit a bridge. He sustained severe cuts and back injuries, received last rites, and was taken to Dundalk Infirmary where he was said to be progressing favourably. Dillon is a Nationalist who visited New Zealand with Home Rule delegates years ago.
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London
John Dillon
House of Commons
Dillon
Dundalk
Dillion
New Zealand
Hast Mayo
4000 Acres Land Auction with Deposit and Terms
Advertisement describes 4000 acres of land with £4000 deposit on name and balance due over five years at 6 percent. Also mentions 800 acres in crop, buildings complete and excellent, land clean and right, and year-long reward or priority.
Labour Commission Appointed to Probe State Shortages
Government sets up a Royal Commission to examine alleged labour shortages in the State, hours and conditions of female and juvenile labor in shops and factories, decline of apprenticeships, and the role of technical classes as aides or substitutes for apprenticeship.
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Sydney
Pacific mastery debated amid new Zealand Australia rivalry
The Daily Telegraph argues the Pacific Islands may fall under Australian or New Zealand influence as global powers push for Pacific control. In New Zealand, Westerfield residents petition for a railway goods shed. Local police raid on liquor fails to seize. Constable Martin gains permanent plain clothes and weights post. Nosworthy presses Millar over sheep carriage rates, citing feed shortages and grass grub damage. Millar promises further inquiry before any concession.
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Sydney
Daily Telegraph
Batchelor
London
Pacific Islands
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
Nosworthy
J. A. Millar
Sheer
North Canterbury
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Casid
Paz Press Association
Per Press Association
Per Press Association—Copyricht
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Hughes
Rockhampton
Sel
Elwood Mead
Victoria
Bar Press Association
Defence Department
Commercial
London Meat Market
Tor Press Association
Ashburton Stock Market
Tinwald
Sporting
Ashburton T C
Ray King
Ictor Huon
Midnight
Alice Mand
Francita Ssee
Flashwood Baer
Tring Park
Ilse
Prinz Else
Thelma T Jaseq
Lyanette
Wallace Wood
Isabella
Empress Eugenie
Charming Belle
Cute
Merry Lyons
Natallie
John Bill
N.Z. Farme
Ashburton
Salegarde
N.Z
West Street
Chertsey
Royal Fane
Willowby
A Labour Commission
Mresa Association
LZ. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd
Methven
Hen
Spaston
Springfield Estate
Methven Township
NZ. Loan & Mercantile Agency CO
Entertainments
Res Pictors Co
Village Life
Hungary
Lea
Tontolini
Simple Charity
Women of the
Bland
Sneaing
Hanrahan
T. F. Gibson
Eroy
Buxton
Thomas
Guardian Office
Britain
A. Britisher
Hefford’s
G. Hefford & CO
South Sea Islands
W. Nosworthy
Westerfield
Fouhy
Turner
Martin
O'Grady
Pega
FOLEY
King George
Queen Mary
Sugat
Crane
Belgics
BR K
Belgica
Amy
Sultanaa
Muscatel Sultanas
Ray
Mao
Polson
Perth
ETO
Ww. J. Moore
W. J. Moore
Friedlander Bros
Friedlander Bros., Limited
D, Friedlander
Horse Fair
D. I. Knight
Slaginness
Wiyndhurst
Newlands
Waterton
Friedlandier
International Harvester Company
Frindlander Bros
Dtd
F. Knox
H. Matson and CO
SALE
Learing
Lito
William Brown
Allen's Road
Allenton
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Otears
N.Z.F
Lagmbor
Flemington
Robinson's
Skilling
Plemington
Fletcher Bros
Tresse
Margetson
Gleyn
Dougsl
Crater
Goodwood
Swanson
Yailor
Ongtfitter
Charles Thomas
East Street
Coop Auction Mart
Percy
Ss. Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
H. M. Jones
Otago Sports Depot
Nicholson Rain Coat Co
Siwanson’s
Thomas Bros
Buston and Thomas
Triangle
Egianete Aris
WM. Page
A. T
Williams, Stationer
Secon Fletcher Bros
George VI
Ewanson’s
A. Curtis
Winchmore
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
Mount Hutt Road Board
Buckley’s Road
Gc.t. Middleton
Ser
Longbeach
Grahan’s Road
A. A. Fooks
Henry Stephenson
I. Macdonald
Beach Road
Trevorton
North Island
Wast Belt
Apeit
Jorwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Co
Colonial Mitral Life Assurance
Buxton and Thomas's
The
Department OF Agriculture
Ashburtonermanent Building and Investment Society
Tancred Street
Cali
Alber Roberts
Manaver
Ranger
Middleton
Poundkeaper
Dla Dane
George Yi
Ark
Nielit Woods
Aronet
Ltu
Wr H. Harrison
Nation
Mortgagt Ant Agency Co., Ltd
Tiana
UR Guns
W. R. Pape and CO
Newcnstle
Farmers Cogr
John Orr and Co
Cash Supply Stores
Delaine
Viyella
Radianta
the Modern Drapers ‘and Outfitters
Behub Iliard & Son, Watchmakers , and Jewellers
Next Bank of NZ
East Strest
Nicke
Wellington City
Ascett
Hawke's Bay
West Coast Road
Manawatu Gorge
Wairarapa
Yen Motors
Bradburys
Invincible
Webber & Smily
Phono
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