Multiple Fatalities Reported Across New Zealand Towns
A roundup of deaths and fatal accidents across Wanganu i Palmerston North Hokitika Nelson Christchurch and surrounding areas. Notable incidents include Mrs John Bett aged 76 dying suddenly in WangAnui likely heart failure. Dugald Matheson and sister-in-law injured when a car scared a pony and overturned their trap in Palmerston North. Charles Clerkin killed blasting a log in Hokitika. William Krainger junior fatally crushed at a factory in Nelson. H R King dies of heart disease in an unknown location. Andrew Johnstone dies after anaesthetic during surgery in Christchurch. Thomas Thomas loses a leg when a dray wheel crushes it near Governor's Bay.
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Palmerston North
Dugald Matheson
Church
Matheson
Hokitika
Charles Clerkin
Waa
Boe Waa
Clerkin
Dee
Nelson
Fang
Riwake
William Kraingr
C Stude’s
H. King
Anstria
Éroper
Haven Road
Christchurch
Andrew Johnstone
F H. W. Bishop
Marks
Coroiner
Thomas Thomas
Tedlington
Covernor’s Bay
Lyttelton
Guthrie
Train Collision Near Blenheim at Station
A collision at Blenheim station occurred this morning between an arriving Picton train and a Seddon bound passenger train. The Picton driver, accustomed to Westinghouse brakes, failed to leave adequate space. the Seddon driver slowed his train to reduce impact. Both trains suffered serious damage. the Picton engine front and cow-catcher guard were damaged. Several passengers were injured, including Mrs Andrews of Flaxbourne who was severely cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenheim
Picton
Seddon
Westinghouse
Andrews
Flaxbourne
Statements on Hoge Speech Prompt From Sir Joseph Ward
In Wellington on June 18 Sir Joseph Ward told a New Zealand Times interviewer he heard only part of the House speech by the Hon Mr Hoge and that the views expressed did not reflect his own or his colleagues' positions.
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Whllington
Joseph Ward
New Zealand Times
Hoge
Joseph
New South Wales Amateur Golf Championship Result
Victoria's Michael Secott defeated Mackenzie to win the New South Wales amateur title amid a Sydney championship report. Taylor captured the Open championship with an overall score of 295 as of mid June reports from London.
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Pet Press Association
Sydney
Michael Secott
Victoria
New South Wales
Mackenzie
London
Taylor
New Zealand Defeats Australia in Rugby Test at Sydney
A crowd of 16 000 witnessed New Zealand beat Australia 19 to 11 in Sydney. J Spencer missed due to injury. Australia led briefly in the second half before New Zealand regained the lead with superior attack. Whichmore FC names listed for Mount Somers match on the 19th, including Daily, Knox, Thompson, O Grady and others.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Australia
New
Whichmore
Springburn
Mount Somers
M. Daily
Knox
P. Thompson
O'Grady
Bland
Clifford
Culverhouse
Lorean
Ryan
Rooney
Watson
Smlith
Scott
J. Clifford
Lemon
Arnst and Webb Prep for June 22 Big Fight in Wanganui
In Wanganui on June 138 Por Presa Association reports Arnst and Webb as clear contenders. Webb covers the course in satisfactory style and shows no arm trouble. Both men are in good form and promise a big fight on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganui
Arnst
Webb
Boxing fines and dismissals over unpermitted contest
GISBORNE June 12 — Crawford and Healy among those charged for boxing without a permit. magistrate fines five shillings, notes orderly conduct, promoter blamed for lacking permit. Sixty attendees excused under Justices of the Peace Act Section 92. Wellington names for July boxing championships include Bantam F Wenand, Feather L Porter, Cairns, Light W J Smith, Welters Watchort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Ain
Crawford, Healy
Justices of the Peace
Wellington
Mnedia
F. Wenand
L. Porter
R. Cairns
W. 3. Smith
Watchort
Wheat market steady in London on deficit report
Commercial London reports firm wheat prices as the Washington bureau notes a winter crop deficit of 40 million bushels. Australian cargoes rise to 44s 6d, June shipments at 4s od, American visible supplies at 26,674,000 bushels. Butter, flour, and colonial demand show quiet activity with New Zealand prices easing.
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London
Washington ‘Bureau
New Zealand
Raller
Methven Stock Sale Shows Broad Price Gains
The Methven fortnightly cattle and sheep sale saw a smaller yarding than the day before but prices rose across the board. Fat lambs and store lambs sold well, with fat ewes and wethers also trading strongly for buyers such as Crawford Brothers and James Johnston. Cattle sold at full market rates with several springers noted.
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Methven
Thor
Wethera
C. Spray
Crawford Bros
James Johnston
Springburn
Geo. Stockhill
Highbank
Poultry Market Report from Canterbury Co-op
The Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Co Ltd at 166 Tuam Street Christchurch reports a strong attendance and keen competition for Saturdays sale. Poultry sales ranged from hens and ducks to roosters and pullets with prices per pallet and per item noted, plus prices for pedigree poultry, exes and butter, best Alemoa cheese priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Co-operative Egg, Poultry and Produce Company, Ltd
Tuam Street
Christchurch
Fires at Cafe Continental in Sumner Christchurch
Fire destroyed the Cafe Continental a three story private hotel on Sumner Beach. The blaze started in the top storey and burned interiors leaving three walls standing. Occupants escaped with minimal clothing. losses reach about £5000 with insurers listed for the building contents and furniture.
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Christchurch
Cafe Continental
Sumner
Henry Cotterl
Phillips
Victoria Company
Cate’ Continental
Victoria
Montreal
Tuam Streets
Thamas Wallace
Samuel Smith
Liverpool
London and Globe
The
Royal
Torrential rain and gale cause damage in Trafalgar
Torrential rain with a heavy gale last night damaged Glass-houses and windows, toppled three large pines opposite the post office across Trafalgar Street, and stranded a bell buoy on Tahuna Sands. Mr Bates forecast Westerly winds to a gale with more glass likely to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhlson
Trafalgar Street
Tahuna Sands
Bates
Weather Outlook from Mr Clement Wragge in Dunedin
Dunedin reports Mr Clement Wragge says New Zealand lies under the Antarctic low pressure named Neata. Barometer fell since Saturday morning signaling likely heavy southerly weather and rain across the Tasman Sea. Earthquake activity is linked to solar influence and lunar position, with cosmical vibrations affecting the sun and earth from a distant dark sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Clement Wragge
New Zealand
Tasman Sea
Housebreaker Detained After Seizure of Explosives
Auckland constables Halliday and Bradley found Henry Wilcocks at Seafield View and Kybed Pass with dynamite fuse caps putty and skeleton keys. He admitted intent to rob Bill Stevens grocery store. Police later seized more explosives at Mount Roskill home linking to thefts at Mount Eden quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Halliday
Bradley
Henry Wilcocks
Seafield View
Kybed Pass
Wilcocks
Enacl
Bill Stevens
Mount Roskill
Mount Eden
Hand made cigarettes case at Police Court
George Moody tobacconist faced a Police Court charge for making cigarettes by hand without a warrant during Industries Week. Customs officials said cigarette manufacture without a warrant obscures origin and is a serious matter. Moody claimed ignorance of the law and none were made secretly. he was fined ten pounds with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
George Moody
Collector of Customs
Dreadnought offer criticized in Wellington council debate
The Wellington Council condemned the Dreadnought offer as unjustified and immoral. They argued a loan would be needed to fund the gift and that Britain could finance all required battleships. The council adjourned after the motion.
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Wellington
Rigg
Great Britain
House Debate on Address-in-Reply and Dreadnought Offer
In the House of Representatives Mr Massey's amendment to delete words from the Address-in-Reply failed 46 to 29. Premier Wilford moved appointing Massey as Chairman of Committees. the amendment to postpone failed 44 to 27. The Premier urged immediate Imperial Navy support with a Dreadnought, while Massey warned against making defence a party issue and pressed for national training and broader defence plans. The session saw first readings of Harbour Acts and boundary adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Massey
Arnold
Baume
Brown
Buck
Buddo
Buxton
Carroll
Clark
Colvin
Graigie
Davey
Dillon
Hon
Duncan
Ell
Forbes
Fowlds
Glover
Graham
Greenslade
Hanan
Hogan
Harg
Jennings
Kaihan
Laurenson
Awry
Macdonald
R. McKenzie
T. Mackenzie
Millar
Neata
Parata
Poland
Poole
Reed
Remington
Rogs
Russell
Seddon
Sidey
Stallworthy
E. H. Taylor
Thomson
Ward
Wilford
Noel
Allen
Anderson
Ballard
Buchanan
Buick
Dive
J. Duncan
Pishor
Fraser
Guthrie
Mardy
Herdman
Herries
Lang
Luke
McLaren
Malcolm
Mander
Newmon
Nosworthy
Okey
Pearce
Phillips
Rhodés
Scott
G. NM
Witty
Wright
Maring
C. A. C. Hardy
Canterbury
Messrs
Craigie
Boroughs
Pacific
Japan
Mayor Davis urged to sign no license manifesto
A correspondent questions the mayor's refusal to sign a statement denying claims about No-License harms. The letter accuses him of avoiding party sides and notes a perceived inconsistency at a recent mayoral function where strong stimulants were reportedly served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Davis
M.P
Mr Lisina
Davis
Value of the Russian rouble corrected
In Ashburton on June 14 1909 SKOBELOFY notes the rouble is not 3s 4d but about 8s 3d in English money, based on silver at the current rate. He explains the gold silver ratio set the nominal value at 3s 4d originally, but silver now justifies a higher rouble value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin Union
Skobelofy
Ashburton
Idyllic Incident at the Show Sparks Cookery Turmoil
An exhibitor in the cookery section harangued judges and dragged attendees to her table after awards, claiming her scones and cakes deserved first place. She denounced the judging and threatened to lodge a pee, insisting her items were superior to those awarded. The reporter escaped as the scene escalated.
Boxing Gear Sale At Percys Ashburton
Boxing gloves punch balls footballs hockey sticks shin guards and more advertised at Percys Labour Exchange East Street Ashburton. Telephone 120 listed for inquiries and orders.
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Chas
Thomas
Ashburton
Labour Exchange
East Street
Shburtor
Percy's
Greymouth Names in Roving Annotations
A list of individuals including Mrs H Werner of Greymouth and Mrs J Burrell Kumara with others such as Miss A McCourt Mr W Steid Milton arte C Frank Nelson M Bruce Gisborne ales A Davies Westland Miss I Mellor Ashburton and Miss Smith Ashburton appears with monetary marks and scattered initials.
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I. Brown
Hokitika
M. Robinson
Milton
7. Adamson
Greymouth
W. J. Corsten
Milton i
Braddon
St. Columbkille
McMillan
Gisborne
Hokitiia Tee
J. Burrell
Kumara
A. McCourt
W. Steid
Arte C. Frank
Nelson
Rd. M. Bruce
Ales A. Davies
Westland
I. Mellor
Ashburton
Unclaimed Letters At Ashburton Post Office
Unclaimed letters addressed from overseas and domestic sources listed for Ashburton Post Office include names from United Kingdom New South Wales South Australia Victoria Tasmania Fiji and the United States of America. The notice lists recipients such as Michael Archer Isabella Cairns and J W Forsyth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Ashburton
United Kingdom
Michael Archer
Isabella Cairns
B. Williams
A. W. Costar
Michael Cour Lenay
G. C. Cox
T. Rapley
A. H. Werren
J. W. Forsyth
Thos. Green
John Middleton
Mr Orford
Spencer Partridge
Thos Tait
New South Wales
R. E. Owen
Hampstead Street Works Progress Amid Weather Disturbances
Workmen have re graded streets and leveled footpaths in Hampstead Town Board district. Residents appreciate the improvements despite heavy rain on Sunday and a strong north west wind. Clement Wragge's forecast appears correct as the disturbance noted as Neats affects the West Coast.
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Hampstead Town Board
Clement Wragge
Henry Stephenson Auction and Produce Agent Ad
Henry Stephenson advertises buyers and agents in New Zealand markets for grain and produce. Promises highest market for malting barley oats wheat chaff potatoes and more with prompt settlement and cash advances. Also conducts clearing sales and is an agent for Norwich Union Wire and Colonial Mutual Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heys
New Zealand
Havelock Street
Norwich Union Wire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
EF. H Cheat & Co
Zand
Tancid Street
Ashburton
Thomas Bros
Libel Action Settled In Dunedin Court
A libel case against James Christie, publisher of the Bruce Herald, was settled with Christie agreeing to pay £60 plus costs and print an apology. The suit by farmer Robert Hewitson of Lovell's Flat claimed damages over a letter signed Crithton Siding Electors that reflected on Hewitson's character during a County Council election.
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Dunedin
Justice Williams
Robert Hewitson
Lovell
James Christie
Ublisher
Bruce Herald
Jasper Clark
Crithton Siding
Howitson
Clark
Solomon
K.C
Awakening by Traction Engine Whistle in Hampstead
This morning Hampstead residents woke to repeated shrieks from a traction engine whistle at an early hour. The driver’s purpose is unclear, with speculation from a prank to waking sleepers. Neighbors checked for fire, finding none, though the episode echoes railway alarms.
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Hampstead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Per Pres Association
Wangantui
John Bett
Pec Presa Association
MR Hogg
Per Press Association
Por Presa Association
Boxing
London Markets
Wheely Poultry Market Report
MR Clement Wragge
Per Presa Association
Per Prees Association
Parliament OF New Zealand
Legislative Council
Per Presse Association
House OR Representatives
Whangarei
Hobson
Bay of Islands
Hokianga
Timaru
Geach-Marlow Premier
Ethel Buckley
Robert Inman
H. M. Jones
W. J. Moore
Somerset Buildings
Winter
Apaly
Guardian Office
James
Wandtep
Pairfield Social
Oddfellows’ Hall
Mr Brown
W. E. Lambert
St. Andrew’s
Old Timary Road
Newman's
Ashburton Hotel
Matson and Co
Henry Stephenson
Dex
Euchre
Hibernians
Ray
Generale
Helsis
Thomas “Bros
Ocking
the Lord
Maurice Quesnay
Tarkington
Kate
Garvice
Richardson
Queen Alexandra
Percy
Thomas Gros
Havelotk Surcet
Strange
Lars
Paskell
Glenmore
T. Haneen
Lower Bhatt
J. Lakin
A. Jenin Milton
Mise FE
G. Miller
Kaikorai
E. Gibbons
Beckett
Waikouaiti
P. Dowell
R. Butler
Balfour
P. Helem
Rangiora
H. Werner
Matthews
Auckland No. 1A
Thistle
Oatina
Gerstena
Amelia
Sultanas
Derby
Myrtle Grove
Vanity Fair
Ftc
Highlander
Speirs and Wilson
Estate
Dominion
Aeny
Cashel Street
Christchurek
Fletcher Brogs
Ercy
Edison Phonograph
A. T. H. Williams
Peroy’s
Land, Estate and Financial
Wakanus Road
Cpe
Christie's Road
John Kilgour
W. Booth
H. J. Chapman
High
Borough and
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Bros
BASIE
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
F. H. Ghoat and CO
Fed. Hyde
Burnett Street
J. Hyde
Morepork Savejoys
F. Letcher Bros
J. B. Christian
N.Z
Hawarden
East Oxford
E. W. Relph
Fletcher Bros
Mail and Guardian Officer
F. G. Sabker
Tancred Street
NEW Zealand Meat and Produce Joy,, Ltd
Ais
Walter Pickles
Trs Curtis
Saunders
Grant and
Moore
June
Saunders’ Buildings
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