Land Bill framed to curb landlordism and protect settlers
The government flagship Land Bill aims to prevent the rise of large private estates and a landlord class in New Zealand, arguing that unchecked rent and tenure practices create social and economic ills as seen in Roumania and elsewhere. The piece voices strong support for decisive reform and outlines related political and local matters.
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Burns
Hague
Calais
Vienna
Versailles
Madrid
Britain
McNah
Education Board Plans Better Infant Class Seating
Canterbury notes on school seating propose rows of four for infant and preparatory classes as the Education Board shifts away from mainly high-grade desks. Other items include agricultural reports, rabbit fence appeals, and community essays with local figures such as Mr Bratt and Hon. T. B. Patterson. The Dover captain Bennett and Dr Alice Moorhouse comments on daily eating patterns are also reported, alongside advertorial claims for Rheumo remedies.
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Buddo
M.h.st
Canterbury A. and P. Association
Lowrie
OC. P. Hugonin
Staveley
Strange
Burnett Street
Stange and Co
Wairoa Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Gisborne Farmers’ Union
Awanui Mutual Improvement Association
Awanui
Mt J. W. Watson’s
Bratt
T. Buckley
T. B. Patterson
Victoria
Moanatata
Buckley
Dover
Bennett
South-Eastern and Chatham Steamship Service
Ashburton May 24 Trespass Case and Civil Hearings
Magisterial court reports Eden accused of trespassing on Government railway lines at Ashburton station yard on Empire Day May 24. Witnesses describe crowding, warnings, and Eden’s crossing the line despite cautions. Bench notes potential precedent as first trespass prosecution. Civil cases include adjournment demand over trap hire and several default judgments for plaintiffs.
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Ashburton
George Warren
Eden
Serosa
David Hiskens
Warren
Ston
Aome
Hiden
Witnere
Bensh
Irish agitation mocks cattle driving crime remark
London June 13 The agitation in Ireland builds on Lord Denman's claim that cattle driving is not a serious crime, causing a prosecution to fail. Mr Birrell faces heckling in Parliament and says owners must protect their cattle. The Times notes Nationalists fan agrarian passions in Connaught and Munster to urge peasants to defy the law, pressuring a govt choice between coercion and anarchy.
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Ireland
Lord Denman
Birrell
House of Commons
Irish League
the Times
Connaught
Munster
Would-be assassins tried in Madrid without jury
Five judges convicted Makens Mata and Ibarra of conspiring to assassinate King Alfonso on his wedding day. They received nine years in prison while the remaining defendants were acquitted.
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Maprio
Alfonso
Makens
Mata
Ibarra
German Royal Scandal Dismisses Prince Frederick Henry
The Standard reports Kaiser dismisses Prince Frederick Henry from the army and exiles him after a family scandal. The Daily Express notes he was once viewed as the most pious member of the family. He was reportedly degraded and wept, then left the palace, now in a remote part of Egypt.
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London
The
Standard
Kaiser
Prederick Henry
Brunswick
Daily Express
Prince Frederick Henry
Prince Frederick
Egypt
South Africa Labour Policy Change Aimed at Repatriation
Protovia correspondent reports Mr Botha will not re enact the labour ordinance on Friday and will repatriate Chinese workers as contracts expire. He believes enough native labor will be available.
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London
Jane
Houtar
Protovia
Botha
Rand miners seek Labour support for funds or troop withdrawal
The Rand miners appeal to Ramsay MacDonald and the Labourites asking for financial aid or action to withdraw troops. They argue that without soldiers the mineowners cannot meet time demands and that employing volunteers could spark civil war as many would side with the strikers.
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London
Rand
Ramsay MacDonald
Labourites
Moonlighting Trial Ends With Hung Jury
June 12 report from Biotatrauter notes two Dutchmen tried for moonlighting and blowing up the dam of a Scottish sutler named Adams. The jury disagreed and the accused were discharged.
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Adams
London Defendants Sentenced for Conspiracy to Defraud
Robert Simpson and William M Dingat received five years penal servitude in Edinburgh for conspiracy to defraud Glasgow newspapers by publishing bogus telegrams claiming Simpson’s arrest for murder. They sought damages after publication. Joseph Ferguson and John Stewart Taylor were acquitted.
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Robert Simpson
William M’dingat
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Simpson
Joseph Ferguson
John Stewart Taylor
Corruption Trial Relates to Former San Francisco Mayor
Lonpoy June 13 Irisl of Sahmidt formerly mayor faces trial as Raef testifies for the prosecution he shared with Schmidt several bribes.
Verdict of manslaughter in rector death verdict
Inquest at Menzevrane returns a manslaughter verdict against Barklie the driver in the death of Rev. J. Gillett rector of St Mathias Paddington Sydney who was killed by a motor car at St Kilda. Relatives of Mr Gillett live in New Zealand Timaru sister and family mentioned.
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Menzevrane
J. Gillett
Gloucester and Northampton match notes Dennett four for twelve
In the English county championship between Gloucester and Northampton Dennett took 4 wickets for 12 runs in the second innings, aiding a strong bowling performance as reported by United Press Association.
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United Press Association
the Telégraph
London
Gloucester
Northampton
Dennett
Electric Telegraph
Bread Prices Rise Across Thames District
The price of bread increases to sight pence for a four pound loaf in the Thames district. Bakers justify the raise by higher flour costs and expect the rise to be short lived, with prices returning to previous levels if conditions ease.
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Philadelphia
Frank Curtis
F.P.O.C
Halt Street
United Press Association
Thames
Farm Labourers and Union Meeting at St Andrews
Hon John Barr and Mr H G El addressed farmers and farm workers at St Andrews on Wednesday. They urged a conference between Farm Labourers' Union and Farmers' Union before the Arbitration Court sittings. The union would welcome such talks, possibly avoiding court appearance. One farmer supported the idea but noted some hours and wage points seemed not fully workable.
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H. G. el
M.H.R
St. Andrews
Farm Labourers’ Union
Farmers’ Union
Arbitration Court
Sporkers
Methven Stock Sale Attracts Large Attendance And Prices
A robust turnout at the Methven stock sale drew about 3000 head, mainly fat lambs. Prices ranged from fat lambs 125d to 1s 1d, fat cross bred ewes 9s 4d to 18s, cross bred wethers 15s 9d to 17s 3d, yearling cattle 11s, cows 22s 6d to £5 12s 6d, and pigs small in number with stores 14s each. Several properties were offered but no sale recorded.
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Methven
Merino Wethers &S
New Year June 13 Testimony On Boarding-House Plot
Orchard testified he planned to blow up the Grobeville boarding-house with 150 Unionists, but Haywood discounted it and the plan was dropped. Clemenceau says resignations require a month’s notice making them irregular and liable for damages from stoppage. The barque Hans arrived leaking with damaged wheat cargo from Melbourne to the Channel. Dundonald says he left the army after being denied employment and being removed from the Canadian Militia. Cancurra reports arrests of boycott and sedition advocates.
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Grobeville
Haywood
Panta
M. Clemenceau
London
Lord Dundonald
The
Daily Mail
Beauchamp Explains Laundry Bill Inspection Scope
In House of Lords Earl Beauchamp outlined that under the Laundry Bill convents housing reform inmates are subject to inspection during industrial work. He clarified the regulatory reach and purpose of inspections amid ongoing parliamentary discussion.
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Par Electria Telegraph
Loxvon
House of Lords
Earl Beaucham
Lords Pass Second Reading on Women Councillor Bill
The House of Lords approves the bill to qualify women for county and borough council membership by a vote of 111 to 33, advancing to the next stage.
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House of Lords
Welsh MPs Decry Campbell-Bannerman Disestablishment Delay
Indignation among Welsh members erupts as Sir TH C Campbell-Bannerman states there will be no Welsh Disestablishment Bill until 1908. The remark sparks parliamentary protest and calls for clarified government timetable.
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London
TH. C. Campbell-Bannerman
Coal Lumpers Attack Fishermen at Blackwater Bay
A June 14 report describes coal lumpers and free labourers clashing with fres habourers at Blackwater Bay. Revolver fire occurred with no injuries. Several arrests were made.
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Stoner
Blackwater Bay
Tiwary Arrives at Docks After Ten Day Sea Journey
The Tanner Ark, ten days from Lyttelton, reached port shortly before 1 today amid fog and light wind delays. All hands are well but provisions are nearly exhausted this morning.
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Tiwary
Tanner Ark
Lyttelton
Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract Purportedly Endorsed
A Victorian court action upheld by Chief Justice Madden restrains imitators of Sander and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypt Extract from using the firm name. The case cites cases of irritation from counterfeits and promotes the genuine extract as scientifically tested for rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. The product retailed at 2s 6d and 4d 6d.
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Victoria
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Lnty
Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
J. Madden
K.C.M.G
Sander & Sons
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