Portrait for Mr Brittain by Orpen Commissioned
London reports that newspapers have commissioned Mr Orpen HLA to paint a portrait for Mr Brittain in commemoration of services to the Imperial Press Conference. Orpen, Royal Hibernian Academy member and director of a major art school, contributed notable portraiture to London Academy this year. Brittain, T.A., barrister, served as secretary to the Press Conference and helped form the Tacit Commission with Arthur Pearson. He also led work for the Tarif Reform League and has ties to the Standard, Evening Standard, Sphere, and Tatler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdlon
Orpen
HLA
Brittain
Iuperia
Royal Hibernian Academy
England
Metropolis
London Academy
T.A
Arthur Pearson
Tacit Commission
Tarif Reform League
Prytagipon
Standard and
Evening Standard
Sphere
Tatler
Tragedy Train Trunk Reveals Murdered Man in Portland
In Portland Oregon a man identified by clothing marked Johnson was found shot in the temple after a trunk, sent from San Francisco, was opened at a railway station. Powers and Mrs Johnson were arrested while on a motoring tour. Powers wore Johnson's watch and claimed innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ler Presa Association
San Francisco
Johnson
Powers
Portland
Oregon
John‘koho
Ita
Yestertay Powers
Australian Potato Blight Reaches Corumburra District
Irish blight spreads to potato crops in the Corumburra district as reports from Melbourne confirm. In other notes, a possible transfer of Northern Territory control terms is discussed, beneficial rains soak the Riverina, and Butter Factory Secretaries oppose lower moisture standards. Navy report on destroyer Parramatta shows mean speed 26.9 knots with a best mile at 28.8 knots.
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Melbourne
Corumburra
Commonwealth
South Australia
Northern Territory
Sydney
Riverina Wheat Belt
Broken Hill
Faculty OF Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Sydneyniversity
Biles
Naval Architect
Parramatta
Australian student stars as Oxford beats Marylebone Club
A young Australian, P. Lecouter, starred for Oxford University with the match high score and eleven wickets for 98 runs to defeat the Marylebone Club. Kent leads the list with 75 and other counties follow in the season standings. The Board of Control secretary denies offering any guarantees to South African cricketers and states no future guarantees will be provided to visiting teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lecouter
Oxford University
Marylebone
Kent
Lancashire
Middlesex
Sussex
Surrey
Essex
Yorkshire
Sydney
Board of Control
Market Prices From a Tallow Sales
Received data shows 873 of 1 734 caoks offered at tallow sales. Mutton and beef prices listed as fine and medium grades with per unit costs in shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa Association
London
Frozen meat market report from Napier
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company of London cables that the frozen meat market is weaker. Lamb prices have declined a farthing per pound with Canterbury mutton and other Island brands at 34d. First quality lamb at 54d and second quality at 64d. Hindquarters 4d and forequarters 3d.
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Napier
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
London
Canterbury
Wellington
Fire on the Indradevi Floods Holds No 2 and 3
The Indradevi in Auckland reports water flooding its holds to five feet depth. Cargo in holds No 2 and No 3 is damaged. The steamer cannot be pumped dry until this afternoon, delaying damage estimates.
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Auckland
Ponsonby Player Suspended For Season
At an Auckland Rugby Union meeting on June 22 P M Elwain a substitute in the Ponsonby senior team last Saturday was suspended for the rest of the season for deliberately striking at an opponent. The light penalty reflected his prior good record and his claim of provocation during the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Auckland Rugby Union
P. M’elwain
Ponsonby
New Zealand Rugby Tour Extension Sought in Australia
Wellington June 22 The New Zealand Rugby Union Management Committee has received a request from the New South Wales Rugby Union backed by Mrs Meredith to allow the New Zealand team to extend their stay in Australia for a week. No reason given but extension likely if leave of absence can be obtained for several players.
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Wellington
New Zealand Rugby Union
New South Wales Rugby Union
Kt. Meredith
New Zealand
New
Ashburton County Racing Club Officials Listed
The Ashburton County Racing Club announces its officers and key staff: President John Grigg, Vice President W B Devenices, stewards A J Davison W B Denshire H Kjedhutey KB Gates T OP Oibaon WoC N Oring d R Aart Janneston HH Micoll MM Stitt TB Upton, treasurer Med Davison, starter Afr Pipers judo, handicappers J BR Henrys, clerk of scales McDonnel, clerk of the course 3 a Curtis, linekeepers Hy De Geer FL OB Robilliard, surgeon J Mefead ALR GVS, secretary A A Pooks.
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Orricera
John Grigg
W. B. Devenices
Alessis J. Davison
H. Kjedhutey
KB. Gates
T. OP. Oibaon
Woc. N
Oring
D. R
Pipers
R. O
J. BR
Henry
Ah McDonnel
A Curtis
Alessig Hy de Geer
OB. Robilliard
J. Mefead
Alr.g.v.s
A. A. Pooks
Ashburton Winter Meeting Opens After King’s Death
Ashburton County racing fans filled the course for a substituted Winter Meeting, drawing a large southern contingent. The track was steady, bets topped £1474 10s by press time, and several races were decided with close finishes. The County Band performed as officials kept order, while bookmakers registered fees of £1. The meeting marked the end of the racing season in the South Island with notable wins by Tahu, White Cockade, and St Aiden in multiple events.
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Ashburton
South Island
Chepperill
Christchurch
Ibon
Tia
T. N. Monk
Coodbye
R. Swinburne
J. Westerman
Scoullar
J. Begg
Ngawera
H. Garr
Autony
Loyola
Corona
Seer
Red King
Castout
Tahu
the Seer
White Cockade
Neavera
G. E. Rhodes
Henzein
Lst
R. Hateh
A. Gould
Coronofurm
Tasker
Freak
Cotton
Tawaki
Paletta
Shindy
Aunt Sally
Claumena
Simon Pure
Eaglestone
Windward
Glenfield
Giovanni
St. Kevin
Lady de Vere
Royal Lucia
Swift
Brasenose
Coronaform
Imin
J. Buckley
B & St. Aiden
Birkenhead
Montbread
J. Beale
F. P. Claridge
CH. Bonovan
F. W. Pyne
Reso Noble
McClusky
Paragon
Armamento
Pinul
Speculate
Somaroff
Grand Slam
St. Aiden
Ssec
Deaths and Accidents Reported in Christchurch Timaru
In Christchurch an inquest returned a verdict of phthisis as the cause of death for tramway clerk Wrank Wox. A five year old Higgs remains in serious condition after being struck by a tramcar. Frank Robinson, thirteen, shows progress after a motor accident. Arthur Richards, two, suffers severe burns. In Timaru a trap accident near Paroora injured Mr Jones, a driver for A. Elworthy, as the trap capsized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Prosa Association
Christchurch
Wrank Wox
Higgs
Christchurch Hospital
Frank Robinson
Talento
Arthur Richards
Minehill
Timaru
Paroora
Mr Jones
Elworthy
Jones
Hig Tead
No-License Convention delegates debate party position
The Wellington convention delegates celebrated the whole morning session debating the present position of the No-license party. No information is available for the press.
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Wellington
The Pawelka Cases Meeting With Wellington Mayor
A June 23 deputation of Pawelka sympathisers asked Wellington officials to grant use of the Town Hall for a public meeting. They claimed 95 percent oppose the sentence as too harsh and argued Pawelka may be mentally sound. The Mayor refused free hall use, citing cost and respect for judicial independence while praising Mr Justice Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Pawelka
Justice Cooper
Wilford
Legislative Council reappointments reported in Wellington
The Evening Post reports the Governor will reappoint Legislative Councillors William Heehan Seymour Thorne George T K MacDonald and H F Wigram whose terms have expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
The
Evening Post
Messrs
Wm. Heehan
Seymour Thorne George
T. K. MacDonald
H. F. Wigram
National Dairy Show Continues in Palmerston North
The National Dairy Show proceeds today with large attendance from the countryside. The Presa Association reports a strong turnouts as exhibitors and visitors gather. Premier Agriculture Minister T Mackenzie and Mr Robert McNab will speak this evening at the smoke concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
T. Mackenzie
Robert McNab
Waterloo Cup Opens New Zealand Championship Run in North Island
June 23 Palmerston North reports the Waterloo Cup coursing meeting beginning with the New Zealand Championship, the North Island debut. Large Dominion entry, keen coursing, first round results include Gold Quartz over Ruberoid and Dan O Connell over Raffles among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
New Zealand
North Island
Dominion
Dan O'Connell
Raffles
Cardiff
Trish
Molly
Thiboo
Reminder
Proof
Tessey
Rail Express Service Request Noted by Minister
Me G R Creamer of Geraldine replies to a public meeting resolution urging the railway express between Dunedin and Christchurch to stop at Orar. The letter notes the resolution was forwarded and has been brought to the Minister of Railways Mr Millar for consideration.
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G. R. Creamer
Geraldi
Reinier
Geraldine
Dunedin
Christchurch
Orar
Millar
G. Ward
Reprehensible Indifference Knocks Man in Ashburton
A well known Ashburton resident, Mr Tt Newton, was knocked down by two cyclists riding without lights while returning from Hampstead via Beach trend Trevarton. He lay unconscious until nearly twelve o clock, suffering a broken arm and severe bruising. Police are handling the case.
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Tt. Newton
Ashburton
Hampstead
Trevarton
Phe
Newton
Napier Park Races Second Day at Greenmeadows
At Greenmeadows on June 23 Brooklands Hack Handicap saw Boreola win by a length in 1 min 22.1 sec with Ratipare second and Goldemar third. Wawhiki Wack Anndlles Captain Jingle won by six lengths in 2 a close finish. Winter Oats Mundic took top honors by a half length in 1 min 34.2 sec with Idealism and Te Thu also placing.
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Nat. Green
Benner—Spee
J. Beale
W. Roberts
Musterer
RW. King
F. BP. Claridge
Donovan
Seer 10.18, Probable 10.11, Equivocate 9.13, _Bombastes
Silent Member
Liberator
Pronun
Rouge-et-Noir
Muscadine
Demur
Imin
Bonner
J. Griffin
Gipsy Grand—Whirlpool
I. Hegarty
WN. Bertram
Southern Gross
Shores
Antony
Outlander
Ringman
Jack Ashore
Jack
Ashore
J. Hegarty
Rifle Range
Southern Cross
Fandango
W. Retter
Boreola
Ratipare
Goldemar
Dsec
Wawhiki Wack Anndlles
Captain Jingle
Oxton
Millenia
U A C C Success of Ashburton Lodge Notice
Public notice says annual serial held in Orange Hall tonight with double tickets three shillings extra lady one shilling. Refreshments provided. E M Wakeham secretary 625.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.A.C.C
Ashburton Lodge
Orange Hall
E. M. Wakeham
Sec
Fruit Trees and Shrubs for Sale in Havelock Street
Inez Varieties Thomas Bos offers strong well grown fruit trees including currants gooseberries and hedging shelter trees flowering shrubs laurels evergreens and related varieties for sale at Havelock Street.
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Thomas Bos
Havelock Street
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Cable News
Imperial
Pet Press Association
Press Association
Commercial
Per Preas Association
Sporting
SALE
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
West Stireet Auction Mart
Ebo
G. Alverhead
Lyndhurst
D. Freedlander
Potaties
Pugs
Ashburton County
Per Presa Association
Per Press Association
Legislative Council
Ellhlow
Boe
Hal
Pathe Pictures
His Majesty’s Theatre
Anama Road Board
Paes
JS Chatas
Levine’s Road
Poratehka
Hekewo
Ot P.co
Anumet
Mingfield
Pat
J. ©. Bell
Asiama Road Board
Mra H. Bonifont
Waekunui
Manchester Bros
Jetter
Kia Ora
Kancred Street
Teru
Grey Street
Ashburtatt
Bob
George Osborne
Tinwald
Iran
G H. Carson
Fandred Street
Ass Toney
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle Stores
W. Bropwood
Seth
Chapman
Ireland
Methuen
U.A.C.D
Orange
Henry Stephenson
Madden
Kermode Strat
West
Milsom
A. Madden
Norwich Union Fire Office
Colonial Muturai Life Assurance Society
Ashburton Labgqur Exchange
Moughien
Bilieta
Saveral
Ghas
Thomas
Strelt
St. Stephen’s Schoolroom
Nurse Gates
Paulkner
Prairse Square
Anmund Meeching
Percy's
Riair Gse
Chappell’s
G. H. Carson’s Cycle Works
Tancred Street
Farmers’ CO P
Saddlery Department
FUVRY
Triangle
H. M. Jones
Phacy
G. H. Carson
Pwmboy’s
Mitchall and
Lerner
Fletcher Bros
Soto Agents
Pati
Sheesh
Gyine
Strange’s
Oates & CO
Burnett Street
W. H. Collins
Mount Somers
Farmers
J. 8B
Chribnan
Zealand
McClurg
J. K. Allen
Tor
L. & McClurg’s
Switzerland
Allen
Railway Express
Ashburton, Tinwald and
Friedlandear Gros
LTO
H. Riatson
Argade
Horse Fair
Frigay
Kerr Bros
Justee
South Canterbury
James Wallace
Arcade
Napier Park
Greenmeadows
INEZ
Eligach
Goa
Mitchell
Turner
Percy
G. E. Gwen
M.R.C.V
Newman
Crown
McBeth
Karmers
Macclesfield
Smiths
Robilliard & Son
Watchmakers and Jewellers
East Street
Next Bank OF New Zealand
Manchester
the Reliable Grocers
Saunders’ Buildings
Poultry Foods
Arimage
Thomas Bros
Urpilus
A. T. A. Williams
Booksmiior
Est Street
Sharples
Shell
Avon
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