Otago and Timaru News Roundup In Brief
A wide scroll of local items notes Mayor of Oamaru fixed at £100 yearly, poultry outputs from government farms, a dredge of notices on railway and mail arrangements, and civic debates. Also covered are annexe boundary talks, a Dunedin burglary reward, and social events like Pirates Football Club ball.
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Mount Somers
Mount Romera
Pirates
Daues
Pirates Football Club
Farry Lagourexs
Worth Otago Times
Federal Parliament Expenses Show Six Month Total
The Treasurer Sir G Yarn er moves the temporary revenue bill. Federal six month outlay to end June estimated at £160000 including £43000 for military naval ceremonies andRoyal receptions. With a third cost of federal elections deductions the total Commonwealth expenditure lands at £60000. Hope remains annual spend not to be exceeded for years.
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United Press
Eilectric Telegraph
Mariouann
G .Yarner
Federa
Hoe
Conway case advances as new witnesses may be called
The Conway case proceeds with evidence similar to the initial trial. Officials expect several new witnesses to be called as the electric telegraph reports progress in Sydney.
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Sydney
Conway Ceal
Food Ro Restrictions Reported North of De Aar During War
United Press dispatch notes rationing of foodstuffs north of De Aar to prevent shortages amid conflict. Lord Kitchener cites casualties between the 1st and 9th inst with Boer losses and large captures including rifles ammunition wagons and horses. Corporal Cureton and Private Leave are mentioned among wounded and dead in various engagements.
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Loxvon
Dune
de Aar
Lord Kitchener
A Kingsndvance
Cureton
New South Wales
Buffelehock
Coat of Arms Apple Gift Delights Royal Couple
An Australian farmer Mr W Evans in Healesville created apples bearing a green coat of arms imprint on red skin. The imprint formed by a controlled skin transfer, applied across apples while kept toward a saw, creating a natural emblem. The gift was accepted by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Mr Evans received royal thanks.
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Melbourne
W . Evans
Convent Garden
Swanston Street
Healesville
Hvang
Local Option Criticised At Taranaki Licensing Meeting
The Dunedin Sir reports Mr BR GU Stanford M urging new licenses at five sites in Northern Taranaki and criticizing local option as unsatisfactory after thirty years. He notes licensing decisions are made by non residents, while locals who rarely visit licensed houses vote on committees. He also suggests a Gothenburg style reform and mentions various irrelevant notes.
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Dunedin
Stanford
Mattew
Plymouth
Taranaki
BR GU Stanford
Wellington
Gothenburg
Alleged Poisoning Case Opens in New Zealand Court
The trial of Charles Henry Arnett for attempting to murder John White and William Gordon by poison began before Mr Justice Cooper. Milne, White, and Gordon, rabbit trapper and workers, lived in a hut where they were attacked on October 29. A sugar bowl contaminated with strychnine was alleged to be the motive to kill Milne in particular.
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Jane I
Charles Henry Arnett
John White
William Gordon
Justice Cooper
Arnett
Charles Milne
White
Gordon
Milne
Banls
Dunedin
Offence of Criminal Libel in District Court
The Charteson Herald reports McHerron and Kittson faced a criminal libel charge in the District Court with defence counsel arguing criminal libel no longer existed in New Zealand after the Criminal Code Act. Judge Ward adjourned the case pending Court of Appeal ruling.
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United Press Association
Electric
Westrant
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Kittson
Charteson Herald
Hannan
New Zealand
Ward
Court of Appeal
Justica
Asee
Wallington
Royal Visit New Zealand Address Presented to Duke in Auckland
June 11 at 1 pm His Excellency the Governor and ministers greeted the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall at the wharf. The Premier and ministers presented the welcome address to the royal party in the Royal drawing room. The detailed Maori designed casket housed the address and was presented as a souvenir. The Duke replied praising New Zealand loyalty and unity with the Crown amid South Africa events. Ruby Seddon presented a bridal bouquet. a large ovation followed.
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J G Ward
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WC Walker
W. Hall Jones
TY Dunosa
OK Milla
Guatome
Cornwall
New Zealand
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British Empire
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Cook
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Ashburton Illuminates for Duke and Duchess Visit
The Ashburton Municipal Buildings were lit last night to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in Auckland. The display signaled a notable royal arrival as crowds gathered, honoring the distinguished guests.
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Ashburton
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
Auckland
Pleasant social honors Wakunul organist Misa Cochrane
A social at Wakunul Presbyterian Church on Friday honored Misa Nellis Cochrane for years as organist. Rev G B Tinglio presented a gold watch in appreciation, praising her service and hoping she will continue in the post. James Cochrane spoke for the family. Mrs Ingia gave a talk linking daily life to musical notation.
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Misa Nellis Cochrane
G B Tnglio
Misa Cochrane
Miew Cochrane Pheard Amay
James Cochrane
Mra Ingia
Alea
Tailoring department at New Zealand Clothing Factory praised
News in Brief notes the tailoring department offers garments equal to Christchur h best at lower prices. A Masterton sacred concert incident disrupted when a child cried out during a dramatic recitation.
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New Zealand
Christchurch
Masterton Lesb
Milner Dispatch Frames South Africa Crisis and Outlook
A Blue Book released April 17 contains Alfred Milner’s February 6 dispatch from Government House Cape Town. He warns operations will be slower and costlier, notes retrogression, cites Boer raiders’ damage, and critiques pro Boer agitation while predicting future influence on South African politics.
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