County Council Kept Busy By Water Races Work
Ashburton County Council met with members present including C J Harper W Morgan Hugo Friedlander and others. The engineer reported on water races being overhauled with mains cleaned and bridges built and plans for further works and possible highway and shelter belt planting discussed.
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Ashburton County Council
C.J. Harper
Diairman
W. Morgan
Hugo Friedlander
Geo. Murdock
John Cairns
W. J. Dickie
M.P
W.T. Gil
John Studholmé
J.lambie
Water Ranger
Rangers
John Grigg
R¢Gard
Longbeach
Charles Morrison
Ashburton
Rakaia
Pudding Hill
Bettween Rakaia
Dromore
Mainwaring’s
Ashburton-Rangitata
Binds Gorge
Limestone Creek
Ruepuna
Flemington
Carew
Ealing
Coldstream
Charles’ Corner
Maronan
Lagmbor Creek
Tinwald
Rangitats Trafic Bridge
Ayatla
Roxburgh Crossing
Ranidtata
Ker
Canterbury Frozen’ Meat and “Dairy Export
Studholme
Wagmhor
A.betite Casera Bridge
Dickie
Ashburton Methven Road
MecCrenor’s
Proerty
Chertsey Road
McKay’s
Pickis
Myr Morgan
Automobile Association
County Planta Hons
Friedlander
Council For County Works
Ashburton Winter Show Opens Under Local Society Control
The Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society hosts its first Winter Show in the Arcade and annexes from Friday June 18 to 10 pm next day. Entries cover roots grain seeds farm produce poultry and dogs with over £100 in trophies and prizes. A South Island White Wyandotte championship draws top birds. judges include J Currie Wellington A Palmer Timaru and H Heareld Christchurch.
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Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society
Arnexes
South Island
White Wyandottes
E. G. Crisp
Ashburton
G. Jeffries
Christchurch
E. A. Veitch
Waimate
J.’ Currie
Wellington
A. 3. Palmer
Timaru
H. Heareld
Bouth Island
Muddled Memo Sparks Curious Coffee Descriptor
An unclear text fragment describes coffee qualities, claiming it pleases the palate and braces the user, using odd phrases about aging, youth, and sprightliness. The passage lacks concrete names, places, or dates.
Government speeds up shipbuilding for empire defence
London June 5: Mr Churchill says in view of unforeseen circumstances linked to Canada’s offer the government will advance the construction of three battleships on the 1918 programme, starting now rather than in March 1918.
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London
Churchill
Canada
Canada asked how to defend coast if 200000 Japanese land
In Ottawa on June 5 the Senate debated defense of the Pacific coast. Senator Power pressed Canada to fortify British Columbia and questioned militia strength, noting only 39 000 militia could be mobilized and that spending did not match needs.
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Ottawa
Senate
Power
Canada
British Columbia
Pacific
Churchill presides as six suffragettes ejected at Antarctic lecture
London June 56 Mr Churchill presided at Commander Evans first public Antarctic lecture in the Queen's Hall. Though he spoke for only a few minutes six suffragettes were ejected for interrupting him.
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London
Churchill
Commander Evans
Queen’s Hall
Common Malefactors Meet Suit Over Plate-Glass Raid
Insurance companies suing West End firm and several named individuals including Pethick Lawrence Mrs Pankhurst Christobel Pankhurst and Mrs Puke before the King’s Bench for damages from trespass and breakage during a raid tied to a conspiracy with the Women’s Social and Political Union. Case adjourned.
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Insurance
End Firma
Aid
Pethick Lawrence
Pankhurst
Christobel Pankhurst
Puke
King’s Bench
Women’s Social ‘and Political Union
Casa Waa
Roumania Offers Help to Bulgaria Against Servia
London reports in well informed circles that Roumania has twice offered to assist Bulgaria in opposition to Servia.
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London
Roumania
Bulgaria
Servia
Balkan Financial Commission Opens Sittings in Paris
The Balkan Financial Commission has commenced its sittings in Paris marking a formal start to its investigative and deliberative sessions. The body aims to address regional financial matters and oversight with member representatives participating.
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Paris
Balkan’ Financial Commission
Bulgarias Stance on Arbitration Over Drama Seres and Kavala
A fragmented European note reports Bulgaria and Greece open to arbitration on the Balkans question. Bulgaria accepts the Six Powers decision while Greece resists arbitration over Drama Seres and Kavala.
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Vienna
Dune
Greece
Azd
Bulgaria
Balonica
Drama
Seres
Kavala
Bulgarian neutrality talks with Roumania raise Serbo Bulgar war fear
Sofia reports continued anti Servian press amid rumors Bulgaria nears Roumanian neutrality in case of a Serbo Bulgarian war.
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Sofia
Servia
Bulgaria
Bulgarians Withdraw From Istib Position
Belgrade report says Bulgarian forces withdrew from Istib after Servian Commandant urged action amid growing agitation over M. Pasics's indecision. Opposition warns Vienna government against time wasted in talks.
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Belgrade
M. Pasics
Istib
Turkish Declaration on War Fear and Sanctuary Violations
Constantinople reports a Turkish declaration citing Bulgaria’s fear of war with Serbia and assurances to defend Turkey, while accusing Bulgaria of attacks and polluting sanctuaries, expressing no sympathy for Bulgaria’s actions.
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Constantinople
Tania’? Saysi
Bulgaria
Servid
Turkey
Derby Derby Scene Ends Jockey Injury and Suspect
At the Epsom Derby a suffragette, Elizabeth Davison, leapt over the railings and clutched the bridle of Anmer as Herbert Jones steered King’s horse Agadir. Jones escaped unhurt but Anmer fell. Jones later suffered a sight concussion. Davison, wrapped in a suffragette flag, was severely mangled and died or remained unconscious at hospital. The King witnessed the incident and visited Jones in the ambulance. Davison, a London University BA with honours, has a history of prison protests including Strangeways and a House of Commons hot air shaft stunt.
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London
Elizabeth Davison
London University
House of Commons
Strangeways
Manchester
Lloyd George
Royal
Jones
Anmer Strikes Miss Davison On Racecourse
Eyewitnesses split on whether Migs Davison intended harm as Anmer struck the woman on the course. The horse flung her along the track, Jones was dragged when his foot snagged in a stirrup, and a somersault followed. A film of the incident screened that night. Miss Davison suffered concussion while Jones had a fractured tile.
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London
Migs Davison
Anmer
Jones
Miss Davison
Labour Leads Narrow in Jawarra Ballarat Senate Forecast
June figures show Labour maintaining a lead in Jawarra and Ballarat. The Herald predicts Labour will win 12 Senate seats and Liberals six on current figures with potential for change.
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Sydney
Labour
Jawarra
Ballarat
Herald
Liberals
Senate
King’s Cross Robbery Suspects Arrested In London
Three men have been arrested in connection with the King's Cross robbery. Jewels were recovered at Liverpool Street station where deposited. Charles Schriefer, Joseph James, and Frank Keekner are remanded.
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London
King’s Cross
Liverpool Street
Charles Schriefer
Freeman’s
Joseph James
Frank Keekner
Superhuman Courage Atrocity Call Aims To Spotlight Wrongs
Mrs Pethick Lawrence in an interview says the deed was desperate yet Misa Davison acted with superhuman courage to draw attention to women's wrongs by risking her life.
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Pethick Lawrence
Misa Davison
Liberal Majority Holds After Absentee Vote Count
Sydney reports on June 6 showing Liberal gains in the federal referenda tally with 48 Liberal seats and 35 Labour seats, two still doubtful. Labour leads in Mawarra and Ballarat, while Noes maintain the majority in Victoria New South Wales Tasmania and across the Commonwealth.
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Sydney
Liberals
Labour
Nlawarra
Ballarat
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Japan protests anti alien law before U S
The Japanese Minister presented Japan's protest against the Anti-alien Law in Washington on June 4. Japan argues California's action threatens equal treatment under international law principles for Japanese nationals and residents.
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Washington
Japan
California
Austrian Antarctic Expedition Planned for May 1914
Vienna June 6. Arrangements are being completed for an Austrian Antarctic expedition costing £25,000, to begin in May 1914 under Dr Mélix Koenig, a member of Lieut Filchner’s Arctic expedition. Filchner’s ship has been purchased for £8256.
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Vienna
Mélix Koenig
Lieut. Filchner
Filchner
Eighty Club Members Sign Memorial on Compulsory Training
London June 6 members of the Eighty Club have signed a memorial against a proposed dinner to Lord Roberts. The meeting aimed to discuss compulsory training. No date set yet but talks with Lord Roberts and Colonel Sealy continue.
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London
Eighty Club
Lord
Roberts
Lord Roberts
Colonel Sealy
Putumayo Committee Finds Neglect Not Criminal
The Putumayo Committee report notes clear neglect by British authorities but states that no criminal indictment can be based on this negligence. It emphasizes accountability yet limits legal action.
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Putumayo Committee
German War Tax Forging Foreign Worker Levy Notice
Berlin June 6 Budget Committee declares foreigners earning livelihoods in Germany liable for the new military tax. The ruling affects non residents and may impact employers and expatriates across the Reich.
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Berlin
Germany
Night Riders Threaten Kentucky Tobacco Growers
Night Riders are active in Kentucky and vow to destroy all tobacco crops. Farmers arm themselves as officials fear serious conflicts and possible violence across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
Jack Johnson Sentenced for Mann Act Breach in Chicago
New York June 4 Jack Johnson was sentenced in Chicago to one year in prison and a 1000 dollar fine for Mann Act violations. An appeal has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Parliamentary Riots in Vienna Chamber
Riotous scenes in the Vienna Chamber as insults flew at Dr de Lukacs and Oppositionists were bodily removed by the Parliamentary Guard. A Guard captain struck a Kossuthite Deputy with his sword, leaving the member bleeding as the sitting was suspended.
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Vienna
de Lukacs
Woman in Derby incident conscious and nourished
Elizabeth Davison who tried to stop the King's charge in the Derby is conscious and taking nourishment. She is progressing.
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Hlizabeth
Davison
Hungarian Cabinet Resignation Accepted
The Hungarian Cabinet's resignation is accepted and Dr Lukacs remains premier, tasked with conducting affairs. The statement was received June 6 at 9 30 a m and confirms the leadership transition.
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Lukacs
Taft Warns US Ill Prepared For War At Yale
In a Yale University speech yesterday, Mr Taft declared the United States ludicrously unprepared for war, noting the luck of past years will not continue and censuring Congress for failing to provide adequate defenses.
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Sydney
Sun
London
Taft
Yale University
United States
Congress
Money Market Slumps as Stock Exchange Shows Weakness
Renewed weakness is apparent on the Stock Exchange with an across the board fall in prices signaling cautious trading and tighter sentiment among investors. The market closes lower as investors reassess gains and potential risks ahead.
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London
Stock Exchange
Distress in Black Country prompts funds for needy women and children
The Black Country faces increasing misery and a fund drive has been opened to feed women and children. The appeal was received on June 6 at 10.50 a.m. and aims to provide immediate relief to affected families.
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London
Fisher silence on position noted after arrival speech
Mr Andrew Visher referring to the political position said at the railway station I shall for the present remain silent. What will be the outcome I do not know. It is reported tea meetings to review the position early next week.
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Andrew Visher
Auckland Harbour Body Identified as German Gumdigger
A body found in Auckland harbour was identified as Lar Rinkelure a German gumdigger who came from the north on May 17 to bank £70. He saved over £600 in the Savings Bank and had no New Zealand relatives but may have a Bremen daughter. He stayed at a Wellesley Street boarding house before paying up and leaving on May 27.
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Auckland
Lar ‘Rinkelure
New Zealand
Bremen
Germany
Wellesley Street
Grimes and Offences at Moscow Prison Break
Twenty convicts at Butorsky gaol in Moscow obtained a card to strangle warders and seize uniforms for freedom. They strangled one guard and wounded four others before soldiers and mutineers clashed, leaving several wounded.
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ST. Petersburg
Butorsky
Moscow
Fire damages mantelpiece works in Wellington
A fire caused considerable damage to 1 Ht Harris and Co. mantel piece works on Adelaide Road Wellington. Insurance on the building stands at £250 with United and £900 on the contents with Alliances.
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Wellington
Harris and Co
Adelaide Road
United
Stock Market Dives to Lows Since 1907 Panic
New York reports a slump in the stock market the lowest point since the 1907 panic with abroad reports and possible proceedings against Standard Oil and the Tobacco Trust blamed for the drop in prices.
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New York
Trade talks with New Zealand aim to open France market
The French Chamber of Commerce in London opened negotiations with Hon. T. Mackenzie to extend New Zealand trade with France. They discussed barriers notably tariffs and Mackenzie said New Zealand seeks to widen its market and suggested the possibility of mutual concessions.
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French Chamber of Commerce
London
T. Mackenzie
New Zealand
France
Mackenzie
Divorce Decrees Granted in Wellington Court
In Wellington Divorce Court decrees nisi were granted in several cases. George Henry Broome versus Alice Mary Broome cites misconduct and desertion as grounds. the case also mentions Talian Olive Hilly and the town hall context.
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Wellington
Ceorge Henry Broome
Alice Mary Broome
Talian Olive Hilly
Mind Hall
Press Association
Otago Institute Opposes Bible in State Schools League
The Otago District Educational Institute unanimously resolves that it values Bible teaching and religion but opposes the Bible in State Schools League programme due to stance on school instruction and religious content.
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Dunedin
Otago District Educational Institute
Bible In State Schools League
Labour unrest in London shipbuilding dispute hopes strike is averted
In London on June 5 a conference aimed to settle the shipbuilding dispute. Employers have submitted new proposals for the agreement and the men will study them next week.
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London
Railway Rates Debate Sparks British Rail Policy Critique
London June 5 Mr Runciman spoke at Trowbridge criticizing railway companies for raising freight rates. He argued the increases were unjustified and should be reconsidered as the public considers transport costs.
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Runciman
Trowbridge
Industrial Court Fines Striking Manly Ferry Workers
In the Industrial Court over seventy Manly Ferry Company employees were fined for taking part in the strike. Leaders faced £10 penalties, firemen and deck hands £7 to £8, and wharf boys £2 each. Judge Heydon urged stronger penalties, warning that the court must be taken seriously.
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Sydney
Manly Ferry Company
Heydon
Unholy Alliance Claims Union and Company Compromise
Timaru reports the Union Steam Ship Company agrees to employ Waterside and Federated Union members. New Plymouth notes the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce protests any shipping company or employer forming pacts that hinder free labour and may prejudice Dominion interests.
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Timaru
Union ‘Steam Ship Company
New Waterside Union
Federated Union
New Plymouth
The
Taranaki Chamber’ of Commerce
New Zealand Vessel Sails After Tender Visit
The Greymouth ship left port yesterday afternoon after the first tenders boarded. A flashlight display lit Holitika last evening, and today the vessel is well out to sea. Boisterous weather prevents getting alongside, country crowds glimpse the big ship from three miles out. Children are entertained at picture shows with refreshments as trotting races and football matches proceed in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greymouth
New Zealand
Smallpox Case In Auckland Footballer Rukutai
A half-Maori footballer Rukutat or Rukutai living in Onehunga has smallpox and was moved to the isolation ward at Point Chevalier. A later message notes limited space for isolation. He has not left Auckland since returning from a Australia tour nearly twelve months ago. No link found between local Maori sickness and the footballer’s case.
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Auckland
Rukutat
Onehunga
Point Chevalier
Rukutai
Australia
Whangarei
Thera
Rulkutai
Immigration discussion in Wellington on immigrant sourcing
Interview with Hon James Allen reports he inquired at Home about immigration and brought back information for the Minister for Immigration. He criticises the Home's system for securing suitable immigrants and suggests a lecturer may visit districts to locate strong candidates. He notes concerns about feeble minded chil dren and possible removal of certain families.
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Wellington
James Allen
Bell
New Zealand
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Gorse
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Rangitata
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Wright
Cairns
Platation Committee
Andrew Christie
Christie
Ashburton Trafic Bridge
Par Press’ Association
Jane
Suffragettes
Balkans
Per Press ' Association—Copyright
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Per
Press’ Association—Copyright
Federal Elections
King's Cross
Noes
America
Antarctica
Per ‘Press Association
General Cable News
Per Préis
Association—Copyright
Putumayo
Night Riders
Money Market
Mrt Fisher
Per Presa Association
Westerfield
Ingram
John Francis Fanning
Grimes
Per Press Association
Bible-In-Schools
Otaco Educational Institute
HLALS
Per. Press Association
Gase
Immigration
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