Global Shipowners Federation Inaugurated In London
A London meeting of delegates from Scandinavia Russia Germany France Belgium and the Netherlands established a Shipowners International Federation with plans to be operative in July. An airship is conducting ethergraph experiments in Berlin and the Olympia Horse Show reported a lavish success with large sums and many notable participants. Charles Morrison inherited over a million pounds to four relatives and large sums to others plus charities. The British Aerial League aims to raise a 50000 public subscription to buy Count Zeppelin's balloon. A fatal explosion in Podgorge Galicia killed two and injured sixty.
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London
Scandinavia
Russia
Germany
France
Belgium
Holland
Olympia
Judge Moore
America
Winans
Vanderbilt
Bixty
Charles Morrison
British Aerial League
Count Zeppelin
Podgorge
Galica
Earthquakes Reported in Pluta Island Singapore and Messina
A Reuters dispatch notes thirty six violent shocks on Pluta Island near Guayaquil on Wednesday night, two shocks in Singapore on Thursday, and heavy trembling at Messina as reported by a London correspondent.
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London
Reuter
Pluta
Guayaquil
Singapore
Messina
Crete Annexation Threat Stuns Athens Rumors
London dispatch reports Cherket Pasha threatens to mobilize 200000 troops against Athens if Greece claims Crete annexation. The warning follows ongoing tensions over the island.
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Per
Press Association
London
Cherket Pasha
Athens
Crete
Greece
Cape Colony Adopts Act of Union and Possible Amendments
In Capetown on June 5 the Legislative Council announced that the Act of Union has been adopted. Sir John de Villiers, President of the Council, said Lord Selbourne indicated amendments benefiting South Africa could be made in the schedule.
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Capetown
Legislative Council of
Cape Colony
Sir John de Villiers
Lord Selbourne
South Africa
Russia Lupukovn Sentenced for Transportation to Siberian Settlement
The Court of Cessation commuted the sentence of Lupukovn to transportation. The case notes a Siberian settlement as the destination. The report dates from June 7 with a timestamp cited for Petersbur.
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Pet Press -Association
Petersbure
Jone
Lupukovn
Czar to Visit Cherbourg and Cowes in End of July
President Fallieres informs the Cabinet that the Gear will spend two days at Cherbourg at the end of July and then proceed to Cowes in the Isle of Wight.
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Fallieres
Cherbourg
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Kaiser and Gzar Press an Early Summer Diplomatic Pivot
London dispatch notes Pall Mall Gazette critique of Abe interview as summer’s chief diplomatic event. It argues Kaiser seeks to erase recent tensions with Isvolsky and that Italy ceases to be a factor in the Triple Alliance. Austrian influence grows in the Adriatic and the navy expands prompting a revised European balance. German move toward friendship with Russia is seen as prudent and possibly welcomed by Britain if it preserves peace.
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Per Press Association
London
The
Pall Mell Gazette
Abe
M. Isvolsky
Italy
Adriatic
Russia
Europe
Beef Trust Moves to Control Argentine Meat Plants
New York reports say Chicago based beef trust aims to acquire the remaining major Argentine meat plants after already owning La Bianca. Agents in Buenos Aires to decide whether to secure control or crush them by competition. Enquiries planned in Australia and New Zealand to regulate supplies.
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London
New York
Pa Mail
Beef Trust of
Chicago
la Bianca
E Trust
Buenos Ayres
Australis
New Zealand
Eermas
Sydney
New York Meat ‘Trust
Combine
Australia
American wheat crop falls to 375 million bushels this winter
New York reports an estimated winter wheat crop of 375 million bushels, down 63 million from last year. Excess supply drives a reversal of shipments as wheat bound for New York is sent back west to relieve surplus.
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New York
America
Government offers Dreadnought option to navy
The Australian Federal Government cabled to the Imperial Government offering a Dreadnought or other approved addition to the navy. Bank manager arrested for embezzling £1250 at Linton branch NSW. Berlin circles say Poland will be a major topic for the Czar and Kaiser with Stolypin present. Adelaide reports plague deaths.
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Melbourne
Imperial
Navy
Cook
New South Wales
Poland
Berlin
M. Stolypin
Weather reports reveal cold snaps and heavy rains across regions
The narrative notes bitter winds easing to freezing, river levels dropping with flood risks, and roads drying after rapid rainfall. It cites May temperatures 76 and 24 at Highbank, May rainfall 1.73 inches, and a June spell with 2.52 inches total as snow and frost effects appear in Gore and Dunedin regions.
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Ashburton
Bates
Highbank
Accidents and Deaths Across Several Cities
A compilation from Auckland Christchurch and Oamaru reports fatalities and injuries. Charles Riches 27 died after an accidental gun discharge at Sylvia Park. Harriet Cook died from tram fall injuries in Christchurch. John Ernest Wood Rough died after a hill walk incident. Frank Coates died in a tree work accident. Mary Kilmartin was found dead in Oamaru with heart disease noted at inquest.
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Auckland
Charles Riches
Sylvia Park
Gtahahu
Riches
Lancashire
Christchurch
Harriet Cook
Ferry Road
John Ernest Woodrough
Port Hills
Rangiora
Frank Coates
Oamaru
Mary Kilmartin
Makikihi
Junction
Dunedin
Canterbury Co operative egg sale yields strong prices
The Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Co reports a good entry for sale at Tuam Street Christchurch. Prices attained include roosters up to 7s 9d hens to 6s 6d medium to 3s 6d pullets to 7s 6d ducks 3s 7d to 8s geese 6s to 7s 6d turkeys 6s to 9d per pair. Eggs 1s 8d to 1s 10d fresh. butter 9d to 10d per lb. cheese 6d lb. Pedigree sale begins next Saturday June 12.
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Canterbury Co-operative Egg, Poultry, and Produce Company, Ltd
G. R. Wilson and Co
Tuam Street
Christchurch
Clearing Sale of Farm Stock at Arcade
The National Mortgage and Agency Company held a successful clearing sale of farm stock in the Arcade on Saturday by order of the bill of sale holder. Attendance was large with items including implements, harrows, ploughs, and drill sold at listed prices. horses a range from a bay filly to a brown mare fetched values from £16 10s to £89, sundries at full market value.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company
Licensing Renewals and Transfers in Woodville District
At yesterday's licensing meeting in Woodville all district licenses were renewed. The Herbertville Hotel license was adjourned three months to allow for transfer. The Oohanga ferry accommodation license fee rose from 5 to 20 pounds. Two licensees received warnings for personal conduct. The annual meeting will move to Pahiatua. Constable Brosnahan, longtime clerk of the committee, was commended on his eleven years of service before retirement.
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Woodville
Herbertville
Oohanga Ferry
Pahiatus
James, S.M
Constable Brosnahan
Fire Brigade Conference Set for Hastings in 1910
Napier June 7 The Fire Brigade Association announced the 1910 conference will be held at Hastings.
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Fire Brigade Conference
Napier
The
Fire Brigade Association
Hastings
Coronation Medal Final Upsets with Ngamota Champion
In Palmerston North on June 6 the Coronation Medal final of the Ladies Golf Union saw Miss Stephenson of Ngamota Club New Plymouth win first place. Miss J Sharp from Nelson took second and Miss Rattray of Dunedin finished third. A retailer notes R Col Johnston now stocks golf requisites for beginners including clubs bags and balls from leading makers.
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Palmerston North
Ladies’ Golf Union
Stephenson
Ngamota Club
New Plymouth
J Sharp
Nelson
Rattray
Dunedin
R. Col. Johnston
True Manhood Address Draws Ashburton Audience
Sunday afternoon at the Church of Christ drew a large crowd as evangelist F W Greenwood spoke on True Manhood. Dr C L Handcock praised the talk and urged parental duty and respect for women while recounting experiences in New South Wales and Melbourne and warning against quacks.
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Church of Christ
F. W. Greenwood
C. L. Handcack
Greenwood
Ashburton
Melbourne
Bligh
Handcock
New South Wales
New Yea Jan
DeHandcock
Handsock
Hopwood
Geo. Osborne
Sculling Interest Grows in Wanganui Matches
June 7 Wanganui reports rising interest in sculling events. Arnst, recovering from a poor Friday performance, rode a spells of calm, then felt better by morning. He weighed 19 stone and a half. Webb and Whelch trained yesterday, pacing the river strongly. An ex-champion rowed again with Whelch this morning.
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Wanganui
Arnst
Webb
Whelch
Richard White Pleads Guilty to Forty Theft Charges
In AUQELAND on June 7, Richard White pleaded guilty at the Police Court to forty theft charges. Police found two cartloads of miscellaneous articles valued at £200 in his room, mainly tools stolen from buildings under construction. He was committed for sentence.
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Auqeland
Richard White
A Hotel Thief Pleads Guilty in Christchurch Court
Leonard H. C. Barley alias Percy Nat King admitted theft of jewellery valued at £21 from Mrs Adam Cowan and £22 10s from Henry Hayward. Chief Detective Bishop noted Barley arrived from England in January and had a prior six month Invercargill sentence for hotel theft. The magistrate ordered six months on each charge, to run concurrently after his current sentence.
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Christchurch
Aman
Leonard H. C. Barley
Percy Nat King
Adam Cowan
Henry Hayward
Bishop
Uceaugert
Dominion
England
Invercargill
Premier Grain dealer offers high market disposal services
A notice states that TrePassers will be Frosenibedk and that agents in major New Zealand centres can dispose of grain and produce at best prices. It advertises prime malting barley, oats, wheat, chaff, potatoes, and more with free delivery at low prices. It also mentions agencies for Norwich Union Fire Insurance and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance.
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New Zealand
Norwich ‘Union Fire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance ‘Co
Gare
Ua Niske
H. Cheat & Co
Tancred Street
Ashburton
Constable Mills Removed From Duty For On Duty Intoxication
In Wellington a police constable named Mills caused disruption on Manners street while on duty in uniform. He was ordered off duty by Inspector Ellison and the incident will be investigated by police authorities.
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
Mills
Manners Street
Ellison
Boxing tournament entries fill Oddfellows Hall event
Exceptionally good entries arrive for the boxing tournament to be held in Oddfellows Hall on Friday next. Twenty three boxers compete from Christchurch Ashburton Timaru with novice classes allocated feather veins lightweight middle weight heavyweight and light weight championship. Most entrants have previous contest experience promising a first class exhibition.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Christchurch
Ashburton
Timaru
Ashburton Winter Show Dates and Excursion Ticket Details
Ashburton Winter Show scheduled for 11th and 12th June 1909. Holiday excursion tickets issued from Christchurch Timaru Methven Springburn and intermediate stations for trains arriving at Ashburton up to 2 p.m. on the 11th and 12th. Return valid until 4th June. By order.
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Oliday
Ashburton
Christchurch
Timaru
Methven
Springburn
Greenstreet Mutual Improve ment Society Dance Opens Season
The Greenstreet Mutual Improvement Society begins its season with a social and dance tomorrow Tuesday June 8 at 7 30 p m in the school room. All friends are invited.
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Pee Greenstreet Mutual Improvement Society
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Ship-Owners' Federation
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the Czar
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Adelaide
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Royal Institute of Painters
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Promet
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F. H. Ghoat and CO
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Annie Pretoria
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Edison Phonograph
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National Mortgage & Agency Company, Ltd
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Latakia
Peach Sons
Conshenet
Jong
Tong
Prica
Feach & Sons
Nottingham
Eng
London Directory
Lake
LINIS
Air
United Jaga
Deslera
Go, Ltd
Abchurch Lane
USA
Relief Court
Ashburton County
Victor Grace Day
Thomas ‘Bros
Rotorua
Mra Cromer
Percy Street
Geelong
Bur
Andrew Orr &Co.,l
Saunders’ Buildings
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