Funds Raised For Shooting Trophy Relief And Structural Warnings
The Wellington Press Association notes Mrs Godley’s appeal to Dominion women raised 2030 pounds plus 18 challenge cups for shooting among Senior cadets, now closed. Sir Francis Fox warns St Paul’s Cathedral walls and dome are out of truth and require urgent rectification to avert danger.
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Wellington Press Association
Godley
Dominion
Francis Fox
St. Paul's Cathedral
New Zealand convention reelects Wesley Spraga president
At the New Zealand Alliance Convention Wesley Spraga was re elected president. U E Nicoll traveled from Ashburton to Christchurch by the first express this afternoon. Adjutant Haywood of the Salvation Army named South Island young people's secretary by Commissioner Richards. A Sydney table reports the death of Joby Triton, once a prominent New Zealand railway contractor. Dr Douglas Manner, Antarctic hero, expected back next year to lecture in New Zealand. Philip McDouall, Otago Mines School graduate, left London for Bombassie West Africa mining assignment. Alexander Morris, Bank of New Zealand Dunedin manager, named Wellington resident Inspector. R W Gibbs to succeed him in Dunedin. North Canterbury Farmers Union executive appoints G W Leadley to Vigilance Committee, F Frampton to Commercial Committee. Sir Owen Phillips rises from clerk to ship magnate, chairman of Royal Mail Steam Packet Company.
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Wesley Spraga
UE. UF. Nicoll
Ashburton
Christchurch
First Express
Adjutant Haywood
Salvation ‘Army
Richards
South Island
Sydney
Joby Triton
New Zealand
Douglas
Manner
Adele
Philip McDouall
Otago School of Mines
London
Bombassie
West Africa
Alexander Morris
Bank of New Zealand
Dunedin
Wellington
R W. Gibbs
Timaru
North Canterbury
New “Zealand
Parmers’ Union
G. W Leadley
F. Frampton
Owen Phillips
England
Newton
Devonshire
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Shooting party bags 69 rabbits and 12 hares near Rakaia
A party organized by Mr Thos Langley of Acton shot 69 rabbits and 12 hares in the Rakaia river bed yesterday afternoon. A member picked up a mail-bag from Lake Coleridge found seven miles below the Pakaia Bridge. Mr William Strachan found another mailbag further up the river two weeks earlier.
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Rakaia
Weather Warning From R M Clement Wragge
Auckland dispatch reports N Z weather forecaster Clement Wragge warns of an approaching disturbance. Preparations urged for re-floating the Yndrabarah ship as a gale likely after 16 hours. Forecast calls for variable strong winds, rain, and snow in high country with colder conditions.
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Auckland
Clement Wragge
Prose Association
New Zealand
Yndrabarah
Domain
Bates
Influenza Take Woods's Great Ronpatempe Lore
A fragmented OCR item mentions influenza related to Woods and a noted term Ronpatempe with odd spellings. The readable bits suggest a period disease note or a local anecdote but lack clear event details or sources to anchor names, places, or dates.
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Woods
Ashburton farmer Albert Butterick dies from gunshot wound
The Ashburton police reported that Albert Butterick a Lynnford farmer 40 was found with a gunshot wound in a paddock at his property. Dr Lyon pronounced him dead soon after and an inquest was opened later the same day.
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Ashburton
Albert Butterick
Lynnford
Hinds
Lyon
David Butterick
Wakanui
Referenda Proposals Rejected in Sydney Votes
The Liberal candidate leads Hume by 447 with 1000 votes to count. Referenda returns near completion show all six questions rejected by broad national and state majorities. Fisher Cabinet will wait for final result before acting once results are beyond doubt.
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Sydney
Hume
Fisher
Two Days Married in Desertion Case Declared
Carl Howard Irving was granted a decree nisi for dissolution of marriage on grounds of desertion. He testified that in 1908, as a dental student, he married a New Zealand student from the Garcia School of Music, who left two days later promising to return for a re ceremony with her mother’s consent, then did not.
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Sydney
Carl Howard Irving
New Zealand
Garcia School of Music
New Aecaland
Balkans Exchange Notes Strained Bulgarian Servia Ties
Sofia reports Bulgaria replies to Servia on partial demobilisation. It cites troop concentrations on Bulgaria and Greek borders, argues the Boerian frontier redeployments reassure borders, and proposes simultaneous troop cuts to one fourth. Bulgaria seeks Czar arbitration and a new treaty with annexes, urging both sides to submit memoranda within a week.
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Bulgaria
Servia
Turkey
Nevetheless
Czar
Premiers Accept Russia Invitation to St Petersburg
The premiers of Servia Greece and Montenegro accepted Russia's invitation to proceed to St Petersburg. The dispatch is datelined Athens June 18 and received June 19. The three nations agreed to travel together for talks.
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Athens
Servia
Greece
Montenegro
Russia
St. Petersburg
Cable reform bid aims at Atlantic cable under Commonwealth control
At the Chambers of Commerce Conference it was resolved to seek negotiations with Australia Canada Britain and New Zealand to jointly acquire control of an Atlantic cable from Canada to the United Kingdom. The move aims to cut high commercial cable rates. Senator Keating noted Australia backs the plan and New Zealand will cooperate though Canada’s stance and the Imperial Government’s position remain unclear.
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Chambers of Commerce
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Atlantic
Canada
United Kingdom
Keating
Australia
Demistovcies Set Sail Among First Australian Liner Fleet
London dispatch notes the Demistovcies, one of the early armed Australian liners, preparing to sail tomorrow as part of the initial fleet.
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London
Lightning Kills Three Haymakers and a Hampshire Farmer
A thunderstorm struck leaving three haymakers inside a shed at Braintree Hasex and a Hampshire farmer dead. Widespread crop damage followed with several hayricks and crops wrecked across districts.
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London
Braintree
Hampshire
Heroism in the Antarctic Medal Recommendation
London reports Petty Glicers Crean and Latehley at the Terra Nova are recommended for the Albert Medal for acts of bravery in the Antarctic expedition.
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London
Petty Glicers Crean and
Latehley
Terra Nova
Antarctic
New Zealand Alliance Convention Discusses Election Tactics
At Christchurch on June 18 the New Zealand Alliance held a session focused on party dangers. Delegates reported the democracy campaign and that thousands of delegates pledged not to vote for candidates opposing the simple majority rule.
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Christchurch
Alberaceit
New Fexland Alliance
Duras
The Czars Thanks Rescript to Sazanoff in Berlin Visit
The Czar's June rescript to M. Sazanoff praises the Berlin reception and English king's meeting as evidence of enduring friendship and unity on European policy. It commends the foreign minister's perspicacity and steadfastness in Balkan affairs, earning wide trust among negotiators.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Sazanoff
Berlin
England
A Shameful Act Burns Petersham Home
Mrs Ramuadotti returned to Petersham to find her house set ablaze in five places. The furniture was damaged and £500 worth of pictures, heirlooms, and trinkets missing. Police report no clues at this time.
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Sydney
Ramuadotti
Petersham
Methuen Attacks Women Smokers At Army Temperance Meeting
Lord Methuen condemned women who smoke in outspoken terms noting public opinion has shifted. He argued women lack proportion and smoke at night harming nerves as drinking. The Sydney Sun quotes a soldier request for Camp Coffee during camp.
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British Army Temperance Association
Lord Methuen
Gord Methuen
Sydney
Untitled fragment of a weather and illness note
A fragmented account mentions lightning and rain, with a sad tone about Bill. It notes a spouse who would not have treated him with Woods's Great Peppermint Cure for chest complaints, referencing an old remedy. The text is garbled but centers on illness and affection.
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Bill
Woods
Ghronio
Suffragettes Address Jury in Sad Trial
Miss Kenzy in London June 18 urged that women would rebel until they obtain the vote and would die for the cause. The Solicitor-General said defendants breached law in pursuit of a legitimate aim. Justice Phillimore noted mixed motives among suffragists and reminded the jury this case is not merely a sex battle.
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London
Kenzy
Ulster
Davison
Justice Phillimore
Judge Paillimore Summing Up On Trial Motives And Leniency
Justice Phillimore continued the summing up focusing on defendants motives and the aim of their actions. He contrasted younger and older defendants while noting inflammatory pressures on susceptible women. He warned the ring leaders should not expect executive leniency and described the women’s hunger strike threats and abuse aimed at the court.
Mrs Pankhurst Reported Condition in London
Mrs Pankhurst is reported to be in critical condition in London as of June 13. The bulletin notes her health concerns and ongoing care, with no further details provided.
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London
Pankhurst
Zealandia ecycles and notable orders light up race support
The article notes Ma Tin- Hill sending an ecycle to a Toronto resident, another for the Ladies' College Ashurst Principal, and mentions Mr H Cant of Christchurch as a top Austra lian road rider who ordered one for the Timaru to Christchurch road race. It promotes Regent Cigarettes and the Great Tree Gift Scheme with a free catalogue offer from Regent, Wellington.
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Ma Tin- Hill
Toronto
Canada
Ladies’ College
Ashurst
New South Wales
Petting
H. Cant
Christchurch
Australasia
Timarn-to-Chiistchurch
Regent-Gigarattes
Regent
Wellington
Orty
Nin
Gough
Sir Joseph Ward praised as Empire advocate at farewell luncheon
London June 18 Sir Joseph Ward was hosted at a farewell luncheon at the Trocadero by Hon. Mackenzie high commissioner. Attendees included Lewis Harcourt Lord Emmett Sir George Reid and several Agents General. Speakers praised Ward for advances to settlers postal reform and Empire unity.
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Mackenzie
Joseph Ward
Trocadero
Lewis Harcourt
Lord, Emmett
John
Som
Lord Blyth
George Reid
Joseph
Ward
New Zealand
Hesland
Judicial Comnee
Harcourt
Joseph’ Ward “Au
Unruly Miners Rally Orchestrate Arbitration Impasse
In Sydney Mr Justice Heydon rules the Northern Colliery workers are unruly and ungovernable. He warns that miners will stop work if dissatisfied and insist on a board with elected employer and employee reps plus a miner elected chairman. The decision foreshadows a volatile clash over arbitration.
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Sydney
Justice.Heydon
Northern
Disestablishment Debate Features Welsh Church Winds
In the Disestablishment Bill debate Mr Asquith argued it would not block post disestablishment Welsh Church cooperation with England. He recalled Welsh memories and traditions. Gladstone deplored the church's refusal to compromise. Bonar Law noted Nonconformists favoring the Bill while religious conservatives opposed it. He said Wales is not alone in the question.
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London
Bonar Law
Wales
Britain
Hastings Meeting Opens With Fine Weather Attendance
Sporting notes describe the June 19 Hastings meeting on perfect weather with large attendance. Results include Kidnappers Hurdles won by Golden Water followed by Peary and Bill. Steeplechase saw Daylight winning ahead of Ranter and Beralded Castle Canter among others.
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Hastings
Golden Water
Peary
Bill
Thrave
Waiano
Central Girls Idle Over Wages Strike
Five hundred telephone girls in New York idle as they strike for a living wage. At St Louis the company imported strike-breakers but telephones remain largely inoperative in the city.
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New York
St. Louis
Ashburton Rugby Union Opens Season With Two First-Round Matches
The Ashburton Rugby Union opened its season this afternoon with two first-round matches at Domain Grounds. A sizable crowd witnessed steady play and good ground conditions as spectators enjoyed an enthusiastic atmosphere during the early fixtures.
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Ashburton Rugby Union
Timaru Waterside Row Fails to Meet on Dispute
Wellington June 18 The Timaru waterside workers dispute was to be discussed by the local Waterside Workers Union but no quorum attended and the meeting lapsed. A union source said Federationists urged support across unions to oppose free labour and back Timaru possibly by striking if needed. The local executive recommended acceptance of Timaru’s request and members are expected to confirm.
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Wellington
Timaru
Waterside Workers’ Union
Timiaru
Federation
Waterside ‘Workers Union
Titanic Inquiry Costs Revealed for 1912 Loss
A government inquiry into the Titanic disaster cost £20,549 10s. 0d. in total expenses. Counsel and legal fees totaled £12,750 with various officials and witnesses paid, including Marconi Company £173 18s 9d and Lord Mersey £1,050. A gala copy sale yielded £280 in credit.
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Tobel
Rufus Isaacs
J. Simon
Aspinall
Rowlatt
Asquith’ Ar Bgl
Board of Trade
Lewis
Soafarers’ Union
Cotter
National Union of Stewards
Marconi Company
Lord Mersey
Professor Biles
Rheumo the Brightest Hope for Rheumatic Victims
Testimony from a Temuka Hotel proprietor touts Rheumo as a cure for rheumatism and uric acid disorders. Readers urged to buy at chemists or stores, price 25 or 45. Also a note about Woodle's Creat Peppermint Cure and a promotional free gift scheme.
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Mat. Crannitch
Temuka Hotel
Canterbuy
Woodle
Women's Congress in Paris Recommends Sex Education Plan
Paris conference discusses educating children in sexual matters and passes a resolution favoring inclusion in school curricula. Parents urged to assume responsibilities and participate in instruction efforts.
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Women’s Congress
Paris
Congress
Genuine Sander Extract Promoted Over Imitations
An advertisement touts the Genuine Sander Extract as a safe non injurious remedy that relieves headaches fevers colds and lung and stomach troubles. It claims instant relief and antiseptic powers for ulcers wounds burns and sprains and warns against inferior extracts sold by unscrupulous dealers.
Child Dies After Accidental Fall Into Copper
Auckland reports seven year old Clifford Oldham died after falling into a copper and receiving scalding burns. He lingered three days from lung congestion due to shock. his mother heard screams from the washhouse. In Palmerston North, on June 18, an infant child of Mr W Peters scalded by a tub of water died today.
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Auckland
Clifford Oldham
Palmerston North
W. Peters
New Zealand Engineer Duped in London by Confidence Tricks
A New Zealand mining engineer, Mr Sims Farmer, fell victim to London con artists in the West End. After a 6500 pound deception over weeks, he joined strangers for visits and a supposed charitable distribution. He withdrew 500 pounds in Bank of England notes before the trio vanished with the funds.
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West End
London
Sims Farmer
New Zealand
Siberia
England
St.Clement’s Church
Victoria Street
Warmer
Mao
Farmer
Messrs
Hoate
Fleet Street
Bank of England
Aed
Hamburg America company forms to boost Emden trade links
A Hamburg backed venture with £150,000 capital aims to develop overseas trade for Emden and Bremen Westphalia by expanding freight and emigrant transport to the United States. The Hamburg America Line sits on the board. plans for an Emden to southeast coast port service may ease Anglo German tensions.
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Hamburg
America Lite 'A
Emden
Bremen
Lower “Rhine
Westphalia
United States
Board of Direttors
New, Company
Aneland
New Zealand Bacon Market and Sugar Prices Report
A Sydney market note shows New Zealand seeks 1000 pieces of green meat and 500 flitches for prompt shipment. Prices are expected to fall as New Zealand pig raising costs rise. Regency cigarettes highlight purity and a promotional line offers forty presents. A personal vignette ends with a family awaiting better health after using Wools Great Peppermint Cure.
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Syney
Herald
New Zealand
Sussex
Sydney
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