Bankrupts named in Wellington court in new notices
The Press Association reports that Justice denied an objection to bankruptcies for John Ferguson and M Ferguson after creditors sought a bankruptcy order following liabilities from a Lower Hutt and Petone drapery business. Meanwhile, Auckland papers note crowding in main footpaths and police steps to curb it. News from Greymouth cites engine drivers’ dispute with coal works over eight hours versus six on Saturdays.
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Greymouth
Cays A Press Association Teleowing
Arf'sv
Bishon
Wellington
Ashburton Visit and Regimental Orders Highlight Local News
Former resident Plowser visits Ashburton while Harold Blunden moves to Reserve officers per Timaru HQ orders. Charles Moriarty remains bedbound after injuries at the Ashburton railway station, with severity reevaluated since the incident. Captain Ernest Gaunt named aide-de-camp to the King. Melbourne judge’s son noted for naval service. Social events mark the week as Mr Childs receives gifts at Mr Devane’s hotel with attendees and well wishes for his upcoming marriage.
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I Plowser
Burton
Wanganui
Ashburton
Jasitt
Mip
Harold.b. Blunden
Timaru
Charles. Moriarty
Deat
Ernest_ Gaunt
C.N.G
Gaunt
Melbourne
Naval
H.M
Devane
Hotel Lash
Childs
Algo
Unfavourable Weather Shift Reported Yesterday
Yesterday yielded a brief unsettled spell with a sharp frost last night as temperatures dipped to 9 degrees at the domain station. Today Mr Hates forecasts signs of a gale from the west with a southerly tendency, cold and changeable conditions and a falling barometer.
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Tomain
Indrabara h Rumor Keeps Position Off Terawhiti
The Union Company reports the bidrabarah remains in the same position as yesterday heading west, advised by Captain Watchlin of the Terawhiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Union Company 18
Watchlin
Terawhiti
Post Office Wire From Bulls Describes Rough Sea
Wellington dispatch reports Bulls postmaster forwarding a message to the Secretary of the Post Office noting Indrabarah moved slightly and Terawhiti remained hidden as sea conditions stayed very rough at 9 o clock.
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Wellington
Bulls
Post Office
Ghore
Directors to Purchase Conveyances for Dairy Collection
Directors of the Masterton Dairy Company plan to acquire two major conveyances for next season's cream collection. The move aims to improve efficiency and handling of dairy products.
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Masterton Dairy Company
Marconi share deal details emerge in evidence
Ae Per Press. Assoc Solomon on behalf of Mr Fenner gave evidence that Vis Whip and Maren purchased 600 shares at 27 16. Mr L S Amery, Unionist member for Birmingham Stith, described a stormy scene accusing Liberals of shielding Ministers.
Damaging Evidence in London Trial Emerges
Under cross examination Cecil Chesterton denied imputing fraud against Godfrey Isaacs and the Hon Herbert Samuel. Mining engineer Lockwood testified he had practiced in Australia and New Zealand and claimed Isaacs sought a certificate valuing ore in the Crogwell Mine at 15 pennyweights though it yielded only 5. He also stated Isaacs held shares in St David's Mine under the Briggs alias.
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London
Cecil Chesterton
Godfrey Isaacs
Herbert
Samuel
Lockwood
Australia
New Zealand
Godfrey Isaac
Crogwell
St. David's Mine
Briggs
Witness Testimony Denies Threats and False Certificate Claim
In cross examination Mr Lockwood denied threatening to shoot Godfrey Isaacs and called the claim absurd. He admitted knocking down Godfrey Tanaca after an insult and failing to inform directors about the incidents. Mr Samuels testified that he and his family had not invested in Marconis.
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Crong
Lockwood
Godfrey Isaacs
Godfrey Tanaca
Godfrey
Isaacs
Samuels
Marconis
Elibank Shares Questioned as He Winds Abroad
Reports outline why 3000 shares listed as Elibank's Trust Account in Fenner's books raise questions. Editors note Viscount Elibank, currently abroad, may be called to testify to clarify the purchase and ownership details.
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London
Sune
Fenners Books
Elibank
Greece Guarantees Immunity Amid Balkan Deadlock
London June 6 The Peace Conference stalls between Greece and Turkey over ante bellum treaties. M Pavlovitch the Serbian delegate drafts a Berlin treaty formula to guarantee private property and charitable institutions in disputed territories if Turkey agrees, with a hoped conclusion today.
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London
Greece
Turkey
M. Pavlovitch
Serviai Melegate
Home Rule Bill Division Set for Tuesday Vote
In the House of Commons on Monday Mr Asquith will move the second reading of the Home Rule Bill and a division is planned for Tuesday The Financial Bill moves to its second reading on Wednesday Bonar Law accused the Government of contemptuous attitude.
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London
Asquith
Bonar Law
Unclear text on federal election results and caucus plans
Fragmentary report notes Liberal majority reduced with references to Taibra Ballarat and Fisher consulting colleagues. Mentions final returns pending and a Cahint meeting Thursday with caucus Friday.
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Ballarat
Geates
Fisher
Cahint
London Stock Exchange sees heavy selling to curb panic
June 5 heavy selling on the Stock Exchange continues to prevent a panic. A syndicate has taken up the hammer and firm commitments to stop stock being thrown recklessly on the market.
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London
the Stock Exchange
Isbrong Syndicate
Drilling in Ulster Amid Unionist Tension Report
Fragmentary OCR describes militant activity in Ulster with a five hundred strong corps, wireless signallers, and a pistol incident. It notes ambulance and nursing services organized, thousands of rifles imported, and a headquarter in a town near Lough.
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London
Ithes
Uister
Fast Lough
Belfast
Defence of Empire and Churchill remarks stir Canada’s election mood
Ottawa reports Free Press notes Mr Churchill's announcement as grave and blames Liberal missteps for blocking Mr Borden's proposed contribution. Conservative press laments foreign reaction and vows loyalty will surprise the world at the next election.
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Ottawa
Churchill
Liberal Party
Borden
Canada
Referenda Voting Proposals Vetoed Received Dates
Vetoed referendum proposals compiled with receipts dated June 7 to 10 in the morning. The latest returns outline the status of each proposal and the actions taken by the authorities.
Colonel Seely Defends Voluntary System in Commons
In London during debates on Army Estimates Colonel Seely faced heckling over aerial, service, and home defence. He warned compulsion would be a political and military disaster and argued the voluntary system greatly supports the nation’s productivity, denying plans for a gladiatorial clash with Lord Roberts at the Highty Club.
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London
House’ of Commons
Seely
Peply
Lord Roberts
Suffragettes Deny Margate Incident In London Report
The Woman's Social in London reports that Political Union denies any members attempted to throw Bil Curtis Bennett over a cit at Margate. The brief item clarifies the party's stance amid recent sensational headlines.
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London
The
Woman's Social Said“ “Political Union
Bil Curtis
Bennnett
Margate
Queen Alexandra Withdraws Portrait Over Suffragette Fears
London reports Queen Alexandra has withdrawn from the Royal Academy showing Sir Luke Fildes's portrait of King Edward due to fears suffragettes could damage the painting. The June 6 dispatch notes the incident amid protest atmosphere.
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London
Alexandra
Royal Academy
Sir’ Lake, Fildes
Edward
England's Aerial Fleet Progress Reported in Commons
In the Army debate Colonel Seely praises aerial development as satisfactory. Britain now has 120 aeroplanes and 146 pilots with 70 pilots leaving annually, and admits a £12,000 error in purchasing the Clement Bayard airship.
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London
Seely
England
France
War Office
Clement. Bayard
Suffragettes Suspected in Isle of Man Bottle Incident
Fragmentary report claims Suffragettes may have placed broken bottles on an autocycle track in the Isle of Man, London scene noting hazardous acts on a cycling venue during a volatile period.
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London
Isle of Man
Premiers to Confer in Salonica This Sunday
Belgrade reports four Latin premiers will meet in Salonica to confer, likely on Sunday. The talks aim to address regional issues and coordination among governments amid postwar concerns.
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Belgrade
Miss Davison In Grave Condition After Restless Night
Miss Davison is reported in a very grave condition and unconscious after a restless night. Local reports say her health remains a serious concern as doctors monitor her status.
Naval Programme Faces Call for Three More Dreadnoughts
London reports press debate over Churchill's 1912 naval expansion plan. Critics say accelerating three dreadnoughts is insufficient and urge adding three more for spring 1916. They accuse Churchill of relying on Canadian ships to shield Empire waters by end of 1915 or early 1916. The Westminster Gazette notes Canada’s commitment is uncertain, delaying adjustments once Canada decides.
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London
Churchill
Westminster Gazette
Canada
Expert urges bulk wheat handling to save costs
Melbourne reports the interim inquiry into wheat handling recommends bulk handling at Canadian customs to save about a penny per bushel. The commissioner notes farmers’ despair under the current system and urges shifting toward bakery connections.
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Melbourne
New Zealand Aero Pla Gift Highlighted In Empire Air Vision
Jane G Ady notes Thomas Mackenzie lauds New Zealand's enterprise in accepting the committee gift for an aeroplane. He hopes it starts an empire air connection with other dominions. Sir Joseph Ward proposes a commerce toast and urges Britain Canada and New Zealand to establish a twenty one days steam service between Britain and New Zealand.
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Per Press Association
London
Jane G. Ady
Thomas ‘Mackenzie
New Zealand
Mackenzie
Joseph Ward
Britain
Canada
Camp Pearl Coffee Camp Essence
A compact note on Camp brand coffee stressing purity and value. It links Camp to quality, economy, and convenience in everyday purchases.
Three Million Loan Prospectus Published in Wellington
A published prospectus from Wellington outlines a government loan of three million pounds with repayment starting February 1, 1968 and redeemable any time after February 1948 with three months notice. It lists authorising acts, dividend schedule, and allocation of £655,100 for redemption and public works including roads railways and settlers' advances.
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Wellington
Lohn
Tinanes
New Zealand
Coal Mines
Immigration and Public Works
London Gazette
Times
Reig
Additional Dominion Loan Details in Auckland Announcement
The Hon J Allen announces an extra loan of 950000 pounds in Auckland. Of this sum 250000 pounds was raised at 99 pounds 8 shillings per 100, and 100000 pounds at 100 pounds 10s per 100. Interest rate matches the three million loan, with lower flotation charges.
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Wellington
Jane
J. Allen
Auckland
Police seize anti militarist propaganda in barracks
Paris police searched the homes of anti militarist revolutionists and seized documents related to propaganda and anti military activity in the barracks.
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Paris
Thes
The
Cobden Club Urges Duty on Beet Sugar at Cyley Factory
London reports Cobden Club memorialised the Government to impose an excise duty on beet sugar produced at the Cyley Factory in Norfolk. The appeal was published in General Cable News.
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London
Phe
Cobden
Cxyley
Ab Norfolk
Fire consumes library and books in London blaze
A large fire in London destroyed tens of thousands of books and threatened buildings. The blaze damaged Mudie's and the Oxford Firemen responded as Barrowly reported the incident. The unusual note cites quantities and timing from June entries.
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London
Mudie
New Oxford Firemen
Barrowly
Senate probes lobbying over wool and sugar tariff bills
Washington June reports say Senate investigators found persistent lobbying against the wool and sugar tariff measures. Detectives shadowed senators seeking any usable leverage to sway votes with Democrats in favor of free wool.
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Washington
Jun
Senate
Ogree
Democrata
Wallisch Bay Cession Denied by General Botha
Capetown reports General Botha replying to Sir T W Smartt he knew nothing about cession of Wallisch Bay to Germany. He emphasized the bay belonged to the Union.
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T. W. Smartt
Botha
Wallisch Bay
Germany
Wallsch Bay
Union
A Franklin Relic Purchases at Sothebys in 1850 Auction
A copy of Benjamin Franklin's Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, bought in 1850 for half a crown, later realised £1005 at Sotheby's auction.
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Benjamin’ Franklin
Sotheby’s
Oaks Stakes Result Jest I Wins The Oaks
The Oaks Stakes outcome reported by the Press Association lists Jest I as the winner with Depeche second and Arda third in London on June 6.
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Press Association
London
Jest
Depeche
Arda
Redl Scandal Denies Charge of Hushing Up
Vienna reports the defence minister in the Reichstag denying efforts to hush up the case. Colonel Redl allegedly passed judgment on himself after selling mobilisation plans to foreign states. The minister said Redl went to Vienna intending to commit suicide.
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Vienna
Reichstag
Redl
Plana
Red
Vieona
Compulsory Training Notice From Brisbane
Police in Brisbane issue compulsory training guidance as part of a press association report. The notice outlines required sessions and dates, signaling enforcement of updated training standards.
Singer Sewing Machine Company Faces Trade Discharge Question
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the Singer Sewing Machine Company and a committee or decision regarding discharging a person or entity from trade. The text mentions commercial morality and honesty, with phrases about allowing to trade on own account.
Kate Silly Acquitted In Shell Harbour Parental Murder Case
Sydney reports Kate Silly aged fourteen was acquitted of murdering her father at Shell Harbour after evidence described years of drunkenness and abuse. A struggle for a gun preceded a fatal head wound as police protection was sought amid threats to the family.
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Kate Silly
Shell
Kate Siely
Shell Harbour
Kate
yMré
Sicily
Shim
Kate -Ba
Pathe
Davis Cup Tie Reports 5000 Fans In New York
The Davis Cup match between America and Australia drew about 5000 spectators in New York on June 1. Conditions were pleasant with a light south wind. McLoghlin dominated the singles with aggressive play, winning three sets by 18 games each and totaling 97 points. Rice failed to win a set, with seven games and 61 points. The match lasted about 50 minutes.
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New York
America
Australia
McLoghlin
Ricé
Rice
Influenza takes hold as a town battles illness
A fragmented notice notes influenza affecting residents with limited readable details including dates and local impact. The report references illness spread and community response amid unclear specifics.
Remarkable Story for Colonising in the South Seas
An article fragment notes a transmitted British Press Association line about information likely useful to an enemy. It mentions possession and timing around noon, with cryptic references to colonial aims and regions in the South Seas.
Per Press Association summary fragment
A fragment from the press association copy notes extensive organization attached to the report with unclear additional details.
Paris Air Crash Claims Two On Flight
June 6 report states a biplane crash in midair near Paris killed Bert and a lady passenger when the machine capsized during flight.
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Paris
Bert Rd
Mide Air
Miners Strike Hits 1000 Men Over Contract System
Brisbane reports a strike of about 1000 miners challenging the piece work contract system. Workers walk off amid wage and conditions disputes, halting ore production and prompting union negotiations.
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Brisbane
Contr Ict
Incomplete OCR Indicates Vessel Departure to Ipara River
Fragmentary text shows a vessel named Figcbaneey or similar set to proceed to the Ipara River for an unspecified action. Details are garbled and unavailable.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Warnings and Names
Incomplete text shows stray words about care, system, tissues, and references to Baxter's Lang Preserver and the Tangs. Content is garbled with missing context and unclear actions or outcomes.
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Baxter
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