Righteousness versus corruption in imperial and trade cases
An analysis contrasts Lord Dundonald’s forced retirement over alleged political meddling with a broader critique of corrupt practices in defense and industry. It notes a London court ruling against the Footwear trade paper for libel and condemns shoddy boots, urging action by trades councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Dundonald
London Daily
New Zealand
Imperial Department
British War Office
Footwear
Court of King’s Bench
Soper
Peckham
Ashburton notices and regional economic plans draw crowd
Police Court sat late in Ashburton as weekly stock sale and a government plan to compulsorily acquire Culverden estate of about 20 000 acres were discussed. A land-borings syndicate eyed Ashburton district while Dunedin households faced high living costs and prime bullocks traded in Southland.
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Ashburton
Culverden
Canterbury
Cracrofl Wilson
G. 2
G. 2. Donnelly
Napier
Canterbury Plains
Rakaia
Rangitata
Sea Beach
Dunedin
Southland
Messrs
Otago
Canterbry
Abbattoirs
Press Association
Britain
Ashburton Mail staff bid farewell to longtime workers
In Ashburton the proprietor and staff of the Ashburton Mail and Guardian honored Miss H. T. Buchanan and Miss M. Patching for over five and six years on the composing staff as linotypes arrived. Watches were presented, with thanks from Frank Hancox Guardian foreman and A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter Mail foreman. The event followed by notices of a Winter Show and Strange's Midwinter Sale as well as several varied local items, including notes on wildlife and public figures.
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Ashburton Mail and Guardian
H. T. Buchanan
M. Patching
Robert Bell
A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter
Thomas Hancox
D. Morgan
Robert B. Beil
Strange
Burnett Street
Strange’s
Dundein
Chisholm
Manapouri
Otago Institute
Dr. Fulton
Ife
Resolution Island
Faung
Two youths fined for drunkenness and beer theft in Ashburton
In Ashburton on Monday June 17 two young men arrested for drunkenness faced fines of 10s each after resisting arrest. A third first offender was convicted and discharged. James McGinn and William Samuel pleaded guilty to stealing a keg of beer valued at £1 from Matthew Patterson, detected by constable Ash Lennan. They claimed Patterson gave it to them, but released after complaint. The bench noted petty thieving and imposed £1 fines or one week imprisonment.
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Donovan
East Street
James McGinn
William Samuel
Matthew Patterson
Ash Lennan
Patterson
Seregant Fouhy
Beneh
Winter Show Draws Crowd Despite Weather
The Winter Show drew strong attendance despite poor weather with performances from the County and Temperance Brass Bands and the Pipe Band. Prizes went to G W Body for mangolds, James Small and G W Body for roots, H Hoarfield and Ben Baker for poultry, and H G Berry for the heaviest bird. Guessing contests were won by J Blackler and J Nolan for closest goose weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County and Temperance
Canterbury Frozen Meat Company
Mangolds
G. W. Body
National Mortgage Company
James Small
H. Hoarfield
Ben Baker
H. G
H. G. Berrryroots
J. Blackler
J. Nolan
Ashburton Presbyterian Church Last Service Before Move
The Rev. G. B. Inglis led both morning and evening services at Ashburton Presbyterian Church for the final Sunday in the old building. He preached on Exodus 33, spoke of the new church, urged prayers for prosperity, and lauded the church as a martyr in national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Presbyterian Church
G. B. Inglis
Inglis
Presbyterian Church
Jubilee of New Zealand Church Constitution Observed
The article recalls the 50 year jubilee of the Church of New Zealand constitution framed in 1847. At St Stephen’s, Rev Whitehouse extols Marsden Williams Selwyn and Harper as pioneers, stressing democratic governance and the church’s mission to the Maori and colony. St Andrew’s Tinwald also notes services honoring the jubilee.
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New Zealand
St. Stephen’s Church
Whitehouse
Christ
Church of New Zealand
General Synod
Samuel Marsden
New South Wales
Marsden
Wesley
Jamsel
St. Gregory
Rome
Church Missionary Society
Sydney
Henry Williams
Church Mission Society
Selwyn
Messrs Taylor and Whitehead
Bishop Selwyn
Lichfield
Myr Whitehouse
Harper
British Empire
Church of
St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Tinwald
BR. G. Fox
Wellington Centre Rejects Reciprocal Agreement Proposal
The Wellington Centre of the New Zealand Athletic Association resolved that it does not favour a reciprocal agreement with the New Zealand Athletic Union but that centres may opt to enter an agreement provided it does not clash with the Association's rules.
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Wellington
New Zealand Athletic Association
New Zealand Athletic Union
Seasonal Changes and Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A poem-like ad notes New Zealand seasons and health risks of each phase. It asserts life and health are safe thanks to Woods Great Peppermint Cure, framing the product as essential through summer heat winter snow spring growth and autumn fruits.
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New Zealand
Government and Lords Debate Prompts Reform Ideas
London June 14 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman moves to curb Lords veto power to ensure Commons final say within one Parliament. Papers split on impact with Liberals framing as reform while Unionist papers mock. Select Committees list Duke of Devonshire and others amid talk of abolition and social reform postponement.
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London
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lord Newton
Duke of Devonshire
Marquis of
Landsdowne
Rosebery
St. Aldwyn
Burton
Selby
Ribblesdale
Courtney
Times
The
Morning Post
Daily News
Daily Chronicle
Henry Campbell-Lannerman
Botha Announces Coolie Repatriation and Labor Measures
South Africa's program under the Transvaal government notes repatriation of 16 789 coolies in 1907 due to surplus native labor. It states no session legislation for renewed coolie contracts. It flags Chinese presence as inimical and mentions a Conciliation Bill to curb strikes and a withdrawal from the Customs Convention. The government signals openness to a Customs Union principle.
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Pretoria
Mr Botha
Botha
Irish Affairs DomestHeadlines on Cattle Driving
Two Birr magistrates jailed fifteen men for a month for driving sheep and cattle from Michael Byrne’s grazing farm. About three hundred extra police remain in Birr as authorities enforce order after the incident.
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London
Birr
King’s County
Michael Byrne
Collision at Sea Off South Foreland Involves Medic and Turbo
London reports the steamer Medic traveling from London to Liverpool collided with the petroleum tank steamer Turbo off the South Foreland. Turbo sustained serious damage but reached harbor. Medic had a twenty foot long rent in its bow yet continued westward.
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London
Medic
Butter Carriage Tendering Expanded by Houlder and Shire Lines
London dispatch notes the Houlder and Shire Lines ready to carry butter under the same conditions and ship classes as White Star Lund and Aberdeen White Star Lines. Mr Bent argues they should not be barred from tendering.
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London
Houlder and Shire Lines
White Star
Lund
Aberdeen White Star Lines
Bent
British Rifle Team for Australia Named by NRA
The National Rifle Association selects a team to visit Australia led by Colonel Hopeton with officers Major Richardson Langford Cowan and others. The group travels via Canada to compete for the Palme Trophy.
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London
National Rifle Association
Australia
Hopeton
Barlow
Richardson
Langford
Cowan
Royal Engineers
Parnell
Peddie
Raven
Wallingford
Robinson
Wraser
Amour
Comber
Laurence
Martin and
Mahaffey
Patterson
Tatlow
Triton
Canada
Nazzaro Wins Kaiser's Cup International Race
Berlin reports Nazzaro driving a Fiat won the first Kaiser's Cup international race at Hamburg covering three hundred miles in Shr Sdimin Bosee.
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Berlin
Id. Nazzaro
Hamburg
Sir Joseph Ward Returns to Australia After Visit
The Government launch took Sir Joseph Ward and Lady Ward ashore at Moollan then to Adelaide where the Mayor greeted them and they lunched with the Governor before proceeding to Melbourne by the Moollan. Sir Joseph sails to Wellington on Saturday via Sydney by the Mahono.
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Adelaide
Moollan
Sir Joseph
Lady Ward
Melbourne
Sydney
Wellington
New Zealand MP Reviews Victoria Wages Board System
Sydney June 16 Mr Arnold a New Zealand House member visited Australia to study Victoria s Wages Board. He believes its introduction to New Zealand would aid the Arbitration Court. He also praised New South Wales gaol management during the visit.
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Sydney
Arnold
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Australia
Wages Board
Victoria
Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Train Engine Turned Over In Earth Slip Delays Marton Taihape
A Marton Taihape train engine overturned after an earth slip, delaying service overnight. No passengers injured. slips cleared and crew work to right the engine. In Nelson eight Maoris traveling to Land Court faced a fatal fire after engine leak on their oil launch. one man and a woman drowned. In Invercargill an inquest finds George Bull died when his car rolled after a drink stop, ruled accidental without blame.
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Mataroa
Marton
Taihape
Nelson
Croixelles
Mehane
Mohane
Invercargill
George Bull
Wallacetown
Bull
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Schneider
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