Court Martial in Christchurch Convicts Owen Joseph Francis Melee
Owen Joseph Francis Melee of Princes Street Woolston was found guilty by a Christchurch District Court martial of disobeying a superior by not parading for a medical examination. The court sentenced him to 11 months imprisonment, a sentence that was confirmed.
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Christchurch
Owen Joseph
Francis Melee
Princes Street
Woolston
M. Christchurch
McKee
Turmoil at Australian election campaign turns violent
A Brisbane meeting for Lieutenant-Colonel Plate erupts in turmoil as heckling and cries of shame follow references to Gallipoli. Police separate protesters including a hurling of abuse by a violent crowd at Fitzroy and Geelong rallies.
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Brisbane
Plate
Plane
Gallipoli
Hughes
Soldiers seek more pay and comforts for New Zealand troops
Wellington June 7 The board handling extra assistance for soldiers and recruits reports 1055 applications to date 885 processed 170 pending Of 803 cases dealt with to May 31 169 declined or withdrawn 124 deferred 610 granted The majority come from Expeditionary Force members and volunteers The board urges higher pay rates noting 4s daily is insufficient and children’s allowances should rise from 9d to 1s a day Minister of Defence requests 5000 for comforts for New Zealand sick and wounded and transfer of funds from patriotic societies to cover future needs The chairman to discuss with the minister and arrange transfer if justified The remaining society funds to be handed to the War Contingent Association in London
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Wellington
Miliary Service
Engand
France
Defence
Richardson
New Zealand
Patriotic Societies
Lonon
Death in Masterton: local blacksmith found drowned
Well known Masterton resident Philip Juno, longtime blacksmith on Rogers Lane Dixon Street, was found dead in a stream near a footbridge after traveling to Otaki races. It is believed he fell from the bridge while crossing. A son of the late Mr Juno was killed in action recently, and four other sons are serving at the front.
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Juno
Loyal Rakata Lodge Oddfellows meet in County Centres
A quarterly Loyal Rakata Lodge gathering in County Centres heard from the Ashburton Friendly Societies’ Association secretary about raising hospital rates from 1s 6d to 2s 6d per half year. Wellington United Friendly Societies sought aid but no action was taken. Sick pay totaling £8 16s 8d was voted to two members.
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Rakata Lodge of Oddfellows
M.D
N.G. Bro. McKie
Ashburton Friendly Societies’ Association
Wellington, United Friendly Societies
Truthful Tulliver Impresses at His Majesty's Theatre
Large crowd attends last night as William S. Hunt stars in the comedy drama Truthful Tulliver at His Majesty's Theatre. Film features notable mounting and setting, artistic photography, and a humorous plot about a town newspaper editor clashing with local rivals.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Wm. S. Hunt
Romanice
Australia Faces Meat Production Challenge Amid Drought
The text notes a drop in sheep and pigs over 30 years while cattle remain steady, calling drought a major disruptor. It criticizes misinformed public attacks on graziers and argues for strong support, highlighting livestock mortality in 19 14 and fodder waste in later years as a loss to national assets.
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Commonwealth
Gragziers
Australia
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