British Conference Sparks Mixed Editorials Across Papers
London reports June 13 note favorable press mood toward the Conference. The Chronicle criticizes Ramsay Macdonald while defending government supporters against claims of betrayal. Papers debate the Speaker chairing versus no chairman amid Asquith's invitation for a free conference.
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Per Preag Association
London
The
Chronicle
Ramsay Macdonald
Mie
Asquith
Government Budget Deficit Likely Rejected Despite CostRise
London reports lobby sense the government will not seek a Budget deficit despite a ten million expenditure rise. The surprise stems from 1909-10 costs being overestimated at £157,944,611 instead of £164,999,000 planned for taxation.
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London
Premier Signals Possible Meeting After Conference
London reported on June 13 that the Premier said communications between him and Mr Balfour had passed and hoped these might lead to an early meeting between them.
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London
Balfour
Premier Signals Bill on King’s Declaration Changes
The Premier indicated plans to introduce legislation soon to modify the King's Declaration on the Roman Catholic faith, signaling a potential constitutional shift.
Haldane regrets Kitchener decline of Mediterranean post
In the House of Commons Mr Haldane expresses regret that Lord Kitchener did not wish to take the Mediterranean appointment. He notes that modifications would accompany the post and that overseeing forces overseas would fall to the new post, making the High Commissioner title unnecessary.
Prison Governor Willemot Sentenced in Noumea
Willemot, governor of the Civil prison in Noumea, receives five years imprisonment and 200 francs fine plus disqualification from holding public office. He is accused of keeping prisoners beyond sentence and stealing funds meant for prisoners, with 73 charges tied to misused money. He reportedly gambled away much of his wealth. a new prison governor would be announced soon.
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Noumea
Willemot
South Africa Leader Opponent Claim on Rhodes Bequest
A press report contradicts word that Mr Botha will not use Afr Cecil Rhodes's bequest of Groote Schuur House as an official residence. The Daily Mail notes few of Sir Percy Wittatrick's former supporters live in Pretoria and attributes the claim to opponents.
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Per
Press Association
London
Botha
Afr
Cecil Rhodes
Groote Sclumr
Daily Mail
Percy Wittatrick
Pretoria
Conference urged on Cretan question in London
Tranec suggests a conference of the Powers on the Cretan question be held in London. Anti British articles persist in German and Austrian press despite authoritative denials.
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Ver Press Association—Copyrig’ht
London
Tranec
Six Thousand Jews Expelled From Kieff
Six thousand Jews expelled from Kieff are now wandering the outskirts in destitution. Most are poor and have lost homes and means of support.
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Por Preas Association
ST. Petersburg
Kieff
Wheat and Flour Shipments Reported to Europe and UK
June 14 update lists 3 585 000 quarters of wheat and flour for the United Kingdom and 1 435 000 for the Continent. Atlantic shipments total 142 000 and Pacific 40 000 quarters. Europe totals 1 125 000 quarters with 102 000 from Argentina 525 000 from Russia 114 000 from India and 3 000 from Australasia.
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London
United Kingdom
Continent
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Argentine
Russia
India
Australasia
Ashburton Rugby Union okays fines and schedule update
A meeting chaired by Mr W. G. Roberta fined Ashburton and Rakaia clubs 65 each for irregularities amid reports of a friendly County vs Combined Country match. The August 11 South Canterbury Union game against Ashburton was set, and week matches arranged for seniors juniors and school competition. Stop noted: accounts of £4 4s approved, meeting adjourned.
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Ashburton Rugby Union
W. G. Roberta
Ashburton
Rakaia
Borough School Co. v. High School
Union
South Canterbury
Ashburton Union
Methven
Springburn
Mount Bomers
Southern Cross
Old Boys
High School
High School B. v. Hampstead
Hampstead Convent
Borough B
Borough School
Borough A. v. High School
Ashburton Club Field Rugby Lineup Matches Listed
The Ashburton football club names its Wednesday match lineup seniors against Rakaia Tull with W Anderson and J O Grady among backs and M Daily at wing. forwards include A Smith J McKay J Spring Clifford and Knox. A third grade team faces High School with Betts Campbell Ford Miamis and others named.
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Ashburton ‘Football Club
Rakaia
T. Rattray
O. Langdon
W. Twiner
Betts
Campbell
Ford
Miamis
Fowke
Moriarty
Gunn
Chilar
Tutty
Reeves
Bremner
Finlay
Ward
H. Johns
E. Hopkins
N. Stephens
Elliot
Hyland
Wainui Reported Sheltered Near Port Davey After Hobart Departure
The Wainui is a week out from Hobart bound for Strahan as weather worsens. It is believed to be sheltering at Port Davey where no communication exists. The Karori departs for Port Davey with carrier pigeons to relay word if the vessel is found.
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Hobart
Strahan
Port Davey
Youcist Barque Wrecks Near Umbra Point Off Noumea
The Norwegian barque Youcist, sailing from Rio Grande to Surprise Island, drifted ashore near Umbra Point and was declared a total wreck. All crew members reached Noumea safely.
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Noumea
Rio Grande
Surprise Island
Umber Point
Ashburton Stock Market Sale Reports Record Yardings
Farmers and buyers attend a bustling Ashburton sale where prices edged higher than the previous sale. The yarding totaled 5132 fat lambs, 304 fat wethers, and 1154 fat ewes with a mix of crossbreds and merino types selling across a wide price range. Store sheep and cattle also feature in the catalog with assorted lots and small consignments selling to keen demand.
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Lds
Merino Ewes Ds
Lds Sd
E.L
Wakanui Road Board Proposes General Rate Levy 1910
Public notice states the Wakanui Road Board will meet on July 2 1910 to rearie and levy a general rate of one sixteenth of a penny in the pound on rateable values for 1 April 1910 to 31 March 1911 payable in one instalment on 23 July 1910. Rate Book available for inspection at Moore Street Ashburton during office hours. John Kilgour clerk.
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Road Boards
Wakanui
Road Board
Moore Street
Ashburton
John Kilgour
For Sale Trees and Shrubs Including Fruit Varieties
For sale a variety of plants including strong well grown fruit trees Currants Gooseberries Maco cerpas Hollies Laurels and all hedge shelter and evergreen varieties with shrubs and evergreens offered in leading types.
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Grete
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Meena Gee
John Aicore RI
Lionel Saunders
Oras
Mube
Chas
Tubb
Ashburton County Racing Club
A. A. Fooks
Pafion AE Me Wes & Agency
M.Z., Ltd
Messrs Hardy and Co
J. Pearce
Hardy and Co
National Purce & Agency
Ddfellows
Aale
Benge
H. BE
Curtis
Hon
See
Ashburton Stock Market
Ashburton Yards
Ulands Farm
Wm. Lochhead
N.4
Laanaml Mercantile Agency Coy
B.L
Malachi
General Symons
National Mortgage & Agency Company
NEW Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd
A. A. Dempster
Tancred Street
EGS
Ashburton Orchestral Society
H. A. Gates
Mount Somers
Zo Ouch
Guardian Office
Vadrille
W. J. Keen
F. Daily
Shburton Gas Co
Hakatero Lodge
Uchre
Foresters
Masonic Hall
Craighead’s
Craighead
Poultry Foods
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
G. H. Bughanan
C. W. Seymour
Walker and
Cox Streets
National Mortgage & Agency CO. OF New Zealand, Limited, Imcrevision
Canterbury
Crown
Windsor
Glearange
Strange
LOT
Strange & Go, Ltd
R. Kennedy
Burnett Street
Glorious Sun
Pps
KE. Cooper
Temuka
O’connor
A. B. Nicoll
Picton
H. Matson
Arcade
A. H. Field
Alice Hawkins
Tinwald
Willowby Road
Hinds Survey
I’. Clemens
Sala
Mandervor
H. Matson & CO
Ashburton Racecourse
Ashburton County Raceing Club
W. Parnell
W. B. Denshire
Trustees
J. E. Allen, Burnett Stree
J. E. Allen
Hatton Wall, London
Straigny
B. Allen
J.B. Flaps
J. HE. Allen
Chas. ‘Fhomas
Rast Street
Railway
Percy’s
Buxton and Thomas, Friangle Stores
H. M. Jones
Mitchell and Turner
Percy
CPR
Shore
Antil
Naumhers
Hi. Matson and
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Ooper
AVING
Ashburton County
Out Ashburton
Tinward and
Lyndhurst
Friedlander. Bros., Ltd
Plough
Macclessfield
SMITH
Gepr’s
W. H. Gollins
Saunders’ Buildings
Sharple
Farmers’ Co-Op
Welsbach
Dagen
Fletcher Bros
Paroy's
Wiltshire
Buxton
Thomas
Ceylon
J. L. Myers
Cass and Willa Sts
J. Bullock
Chiistchurch
T. Bullock
Somerset
Tancredtreet
Jubilee
Yee Sims
Sena
Lowen
J. B. Christian
Franmeers CO OF
Horsa
Makers
Mitchell and
Turner
Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply
A. T. H. Williams
East Street
Triumph
Gome
R.D. Johnston
Sharpies Dairy
Farmers’ Co.-Op
Ashburton Cash Clothing
Somerset Corner
wMen
Ds Y Pric
J. Burragh
Billy Calles
Pac Ik
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