Death notices honor late Sir John Logan Campbell in Auckland
The notice recalls Sir John Logan Campbell's death and tribute from prominent figures including Sir Joseph Ward and Mayor, noting his philanthropy and lasting impact on Auckland. It mentions Mrs Murray in England as Campbell’s daughter in law and the family’s connections across New Zealand and abroad.
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Dominion
John Logan Campbell
Auckland
Lady Campbell
Sir John
Mrs. Murray
Major Murray
Imperial Army
England
Joseph ‘Ward
Death of Sir George White VC Hero of Ladysmith Defence
Obituary recalls Sir George Stuart White VC born 1835 in Whitehall Ireland. He led British forces in Ladysmith during the Boer War and served as Governor of Chelsea Hospital from 1904. His long career included the Afghan War and Nile Expedition with multiple honors and ranks up to General.
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A. London
Vield- Marshal
George Stuart White
V.C
Ladysmith
George White
Chelsea Hospital
White Hall
County Antrim
Ireland
Sandhurst
Inniskillings
Gordon Highlanders
Charasiab
Kabul
Maidan
Sharpur
Sakti Shah
Candahar
Viceroy of India
Nile
Egypt
Burmah
Government of India
Zhob
India
Natal
Gibraltar
Kandahar
Death of Queensland Legislative Council member Charles Powers
Brisbane report states Hon. Charles Powers a prominent lawyer and sportsman dies. Known for aiding Burrum coalfields and North Queensland coal trade in 1986. Earlier roles include Postmaster-General and Secretary for Public Instruction in 1889.
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Brisbane
Charles ‘Powers
Legislative Council
Queensland
Burrum
North Queensland
Death of Sidward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford at Mitford Castle
The death of Mr Sidward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford, aged over 100 years and six months, is announced at Mitford Castle Northumberland. He celebrated his 1000th birthday on October 31 1911 with a royal greeting. Former Ceylon Civil Service member and familiar figure on the Northumberland bench, he belongs to a long line of Mitfords at Mitford Castle with ancestral ties dating back to the Conquest. His third son Bertram Mitford, FRGbi, is a noted novelist and travel writer in South Africa.
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Sidward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford
Mitford Castle
Northumberland
Mitford
Ceylon
Iam
Europe
Asia
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Muitfords
John de Mitford
Edward the Confessor
Namce
Osbaldeston
Yorkshire
Bertram Mitford
F.R.G
South Africa
Weather Forecast and Frosts Across Auckland and Coasts
A two day spell of calm nights and keen frost gives way to clear skies and another severe frost. Strong southerly winds and stormy conditions affect Auckland and both coasts, disrupting shipping. Mr Buates predicts moderate to strong northerlies, shifting to west by tomorrow, with fair weather likely and a very cold night ahead.
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Auckland
Buates
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Promoted as Sure Remedy
The ad extols Woods Great Peppermint Cure as the only cough remedy that is sure and pure. It asserts you should trust this well-known cure and its medicinal value.
New Zealand Alliance Opens Conference in Wellington
The Dominion Conference opened with Wesley Sprags presiding. The annual report shows No-License votes rising from 49000 in 1893 to 984656 in 1911 with a 64282 majority. It cites liquor trade misrepresentation about Maine Prohibition, notes church support, deplores Archbishop Redwood’s stance, and reports inflated voter rolls by thousands.
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Wellington
Dominion Conference
The
New Zealand Alliance
Wesley Sprags
Maine
Redwood
Dominion
Cfoft
England bat as Hobbs fuels first Test innings at Lord's
Hot stormy morning gives way to bright afternoon as England, chasing, reach 211 for 4 with Hobbs unbeaten on 57 and Rhodes 52. Whitty Hazlitt bowled for Australia, Kelleway Matthews debut as Hobbs reaches century in 75 minutes while Rhodes adds a fiery 52. Attendance climbs from 4,000 to 18,000 before stumps.
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London
Australia
England
Lord’s
MacLaren
Mayne
Minnett
Webster
Jessop
Hobbs
Rhodes
Whitty
Hazlitt
Bardsley
Rhoades
Matthews
Kelleway
Spooner
Fry
Uus
Emery
Macartney
Warner
Education Commission Sifts Policies For West Coast Schools
Christchurch June 25 The Education Commission opened sittings in Christchurch. They urged centralisation avoidance on the West Coast and proposed provincial teaching certificates with a lower standard than the D exam. A three expert commission to study European methods was recommended.
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Christchurch
The
Education Commission
Ee Cerna
North Canterbury
Europe
M. Dalziel
North Canterbury Education Board
Gisborne Institute
Moderate turnout at Ashburton stock sale with steady prices
Weekly sale saw reduced yarding from fat pens though demand remained solid for fat sheep. Wethers from 16s 7d to 25s, lambs up to 20s 6d, with store stock and cattle trading, including cows from £6 15s to £8 5s and steers around £6 to £6 7s 6d.
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Ashburton
Ids Ltd
Scotland v South Africa Test scorecard notes
Scotland scored 136 in their first innings with Pegler taking five for 53 and Faulkner five for 37. South Africa, at 171 for six, saw Tancred 20, Faulkner 65 not out, Stricker 18, White 4, Pegler 1, Ward 6 not out as the day ended.
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London
Scotland
Pegler
Faulkner
Carter
Cox
South Africa
Tancred
Stricker
White
Ward
Labour troubles in port unions flare at Hyde Park meeting
About two thousand dock unionists who resumed work last week remained out after a Hyde Park meeting led by Mr Gosling. He warned that if they failed to win now a future strike would be necessary.
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London
London Docks
Gosling
Hyde Park
Belgium King Warns of Neutrality Duty at Military Fete
In Brussels on June 24 the Belgi an king, addressing a military fête, urged full realization of Belgium s neutrality obligation and pledged readiness to make sacrifices if international complications threaten the inviolability of the country.
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Brussels
Belgium
British Politics Release of Suffragettes and Navy Plans
In the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George announced budget allocations: a million of the surplus to the Navy via Supplementary Estimates, half a million to Uganda and British East Africa development, and five million to reducing the National Debt.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Uganda
British East Africa
Industrial Council Opens Public Inquiry into Unrest
The Industrial Council announced a public inquiry into labour unrest received on June 26 at 10:40 a.m. The move targets rising tensions and worker actions across industries.
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London
The
Industrial Council
Sweden Rejects German Protection Over Russia Message
Paris dispatch says Sweden rejected Germany's offer to defend her against Russia, stating she did not require anyone to defend her integrity and honor. The Petite Republique reports Sweden chose autonomy over alliance for security.
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Paris
Sweden
Germany
Russia
Teutonic Stowaways Returned To Liverpool Police
The White Star steamer Teutonic carried twenty three stowaways to Quebec but returned them to Liverpool where the police took custody. In Covilha Portugal a general strike is declared with clashes between civilians and the military and gunfire.
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Teutonic
Quebec
Liverpool
Tom Mann Released From Detention
Tom Mann has been released from detention after a period in custody. Officials provided no further comment on his status or next steps.
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Tom Mann
London
American Lady Feeds 7000 Dockers' Children Daily
A benevolent American woman provides meals to about seven thousand dockers' children each day, reflecting charitable aid during hardship. Her efforts attract attention from local communities and charitable organizations as a notable relief gesture.
Protection of Workers Question Raised by Sir Robert Anderson
Sir Robert Anderson, former head of the Criminal Investigation Department, writes to the Times advocating police responsibility for worker protection. He criticizes the Government for taking power and demoralising the police, who feared office censure.
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Robert Anderson
Criminal Investigation Department
Times
Kaiser and Czar to Meet in July at Kokovtsof
Press comment from Berlin notes the Kaiser and Herr von Bethmann Hollweg will meet the Czar in July at Kokovtsof. Newspapers hope for a Russo German understanding to reshape European policy. The piece speculates Anglo German friction could bring Baron von Bieberstein into sharper focus as a diplomat.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Herr von Bethmann Hollweg
Kokovtsof
Hamburger - Nachrichten
Europe
Baron von Bieberstein
Anarchists Detained During Bulgarian King Visit
In Vienna on June 24 three supposed anarchists were arrested at Iglav during the visit of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria. Police acted swiftly as tensions rose amid the royal presence.
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Vienna
Iglav
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Suffragists Released After Hunger Strike Wave
London reports show Mrs Pankhurst and five hunger striking suffragists released amid ongoing protests. House of Commons records reveal 46 women and one man are being forcibly fed from a group of 71 suffragists. Mrs Pethick Lawrence is also released.
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Pankhurst
Pathick Lawrence
Homie
McKenna
House of Commons
Home Rule and Club Rule Drill Contest Held
Belfasters stood in pouring rain as a club drill competition proceeded with twenty one Anti Home Rule Chiba entrants represented in the field indicating a tense local conflict over rule changes and club discipline.
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Chiba
Nicholson commission signals shift in Indian policy
Pall Mall Gazette reports Field Marshal Nicholson’s Indian commission as a major reversal of Lord Kitchener’s policy. The British garrison is expected to be greatly reduced, while many officials disapprove of the government’s refusal to lay Nicholson’s report before Parliament.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Field Marshal Nicholson
India
Lord Kitchener
Boycott of Vessels Ordered by Marseilles Dockers
Paris dispatch reports Marseilles dockers resolved to boycott ships crewed by bluejackets as of June 24, signaling industrial action against naval personnel amid ongoing tensions.
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Paris
Dockéra
Marseilles
Cork workers strike in Portugal as clashes rise
About fifteen thousand cork workers and coopers walk out across Portugal. Police are attacked in numerous incidents and one policeman is reported shot dead amid rising unrest and protests.
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Lisbon
Russian Navy Debates En Bill on Dreadnoughts and Coal Capacity
In St Petersburg on June 24 M Sazanoff Foreign Affairs minister spoke during the en Bill debate. He referred to the aims of a hostile coalition and outlined shipbuilding plans showing Dreadnought coal capacity to operate in the North Sea or the Mediterranean.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Sazanoff
North Sea
Wharf Collapse at Grand Island Excursion
An excursion wharf at West Shore Grand Island collapsed sending a hundred into the water. Five bodies have been recovered and eighteen are missing with no hope for their safety. The wharf stood twelve miles above Niagara Falls and the swift current swept away the swimmers.
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New York
Weat Shore
Grand Island
Niagara
Falls
Meteorite found at Binda linked to May 26 fall
A 12 pound meteorite discovered at Binda is believed to be a fragment from the large meteorite shower reported on May 26. The find was noted in Sydney on June 25.
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Sydney
Binda
Splendid Rains Report Across States Except Westralia
News notes widespread rainfall with all states except Westralia recording generous showers. The report highlights the favorable weather improving agricultural prospects and moisture levels.
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Westralia
Lord Halifax Flags Questionable Church Principles Over Norwich Case
In a Times letter June 24, Lord Halifax argues that if State law bars clergymen from withholding communion to violators of Church law, the Church may lack principles it can enforce on its members.
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London
Lord Halifax
Times
Windsor Celebrates Prince of Wales Coming Age
The Prince of Wales marked his coming of age at Windsor as world leaders sent congratulations. King Alfonso of Spain awarded the Prince the Order of the Golden Fleece in a ceremony confirming his high royal standing.
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Prince of Wales
Windsor
Alfonso
Spain
Motor-boat Sinks on Havel River Near Potsdam
A motor-boat carrying thirty seven people collided with a steamer on the Havel River at Potsdam and sank. Two passengers were drowned. Several survivors were robbed by hooligans.
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Berlin
Havel
Potsdam
Prize Fighting in France Dies at Dieppe
Paris June 24 Klauss defeated Charpentier in the eighteenth round at Dieppe. Charpentier’s manager threw in the sponge after a foul claim though Charpentier wished to continue. Bernard fought Quended at Dieppe. Quended was disqualified in the second round after striking the referee. The second also attacked the referee and police intervened.
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Paris
Dieppe
Klauss
Charpentier
Bernard
Quended
Premier denounces baby bonus as illegal scheme
Melbourne June 25 The State Premier calls the Federal Government baby bonus proposal a cunning tactic to win women's votes and an unconstitutional step in the Labour platform's pension policy.
Deaths and Accidents Reported in Wellington
At a coroner inquiry in Wellington James Johnstone a prisoner who died en route to hospital was found to have kidney disease. Alexander Anderson suffered serious injuries in a shingle pit accident and underwent surgery. his condition is now critical.
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Wellington
James Johnstone
Alexander Anderson
Jagmhor Road
Oakhurst Hospital
Anderson
New Zealander Robbed by Confidence Men
Four confidence men fleeced Mr T. Jones, a New Zealander, of £600 in a bold street scam. The incident highlights fraud tactics targeting travelers and expatriates in the city.
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T. Jones
Imperial Post Office Substitutes 8600 Women for Men
The Imperial Post Office is economizing by replacing 8600 male workers with female staff in subordinate roles. This move shifts labor dynamics and affects civil service demographics across departments.
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Imperial Post Office
Bank Messenger Zedell Absconds with £6000
Bank messenger Zebell absconds with six thousand pounds, fleeing after the apparent theft. Police are investigating the case and seeking information on the suspect’s whereabouts.
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Bank Messenger
Zebell
Affrays in China Mutiny Over Soldier Pay
June 24 report from PEEIN states Mukden troops mutinied over a plan to deduct half soldiers pay for a 4 patriotic Joan subscription. One hundred fifty mutineers were captured and executed.
Second-hand Osra cars for sale at Johnston's Garage
Motor car buyers attention to two Osra second-hand vehicles at R. D. Johnston's Garage. A Four-Cylinder Vive-Seater Clement-Bayard recently overhauled with full fittings offered at £300. Also a Five-Seater 20 HP Tranders used briefly for demonstrations, excellent condition. 12 month written guarantee with either car.
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Osra
R. D. Johnston
Orie
Clement-Bayard
Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Crra Note
Medicinal note items list Chronic Chest Complaints with Woods Great Peppermint Crra priced at 1s 6d Q8 Gd in an old catalog format. The entry specifies a product name and price, reflecting a historical remedy advertisement style. The text presents a brief commerce reference without broader context.
Escaped Manaid Clone? Not proper. Use correct title
Cristoform Ponzoni who killed his wife and son in 1910 escaped from the asylum and murdered his brother his brother’s wife and two children in Valmadonna before returning to the asylum.
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Cristoform Ponzoni
Valmadonna
Mother Troubled By Child S Dip Diphtheria Threat
A Melbourne area mother recalls her son’s severe chest and throat cold nearly becoming diphtheria. After trying remedies, she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and credits it with saving him. Available from chemists and storekeepers.
Influenza Cure Ad Promises Sure Relief
An old advert touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a universal influenza remedy. It claims dramatic results and notes a price of 6d for the treatment, emphasizing its trusted efficacy.
New Zealand Averts Relaxed Potato Disease Rule
Minister of Customs Mr Tudor states New Zealand asked for easing the ban on diseased potatoes to permit up to three percent infection, but the request was declined. The dialogue covers New Zealand and the Commonwealth context with the June 25 transmission note.
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Melbourne
Tudor
New Zealand
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Hobart Man
A Hobart resident Mr T Johnson of 248 Hartington St reports chest pains and bronchitis eased by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after one bottle, bought from chemists and storekeepers. The testimonial notes prior medicine had no effect and claims complete cure.
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Chamberlain
Lodge
T. Johnson
Hartington St
Hobart
Tasay
Indignity Over Colour Bar Land Delay for Visitor
A Sydney Morning Herald report details the indignity faced by Mrs Bowell a half caste Samoan daughter of a Briton wife of a Briton who arrived from New Zealand for a holiday and was denied landing despite exemption assurances. Customs ordered her to remain on the Wimmera until month end sparking protest from her husband Mr Dowell and editorials criticizing White Australia policy and potential national consequences.
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Sydney
Sune
New ‘Zealand
Bowell
New Zealand
Suva
Wimmera
Meredith
Dowell
Australia
Herald
Commonwealth
Presidency news from Chicago on Democratic convention split
A Reuters report notes a bitter split among Republicans and a Democratic convention in Baltimore. It highlights Conservative and Progressive wings, Wilson and Bryan opposing Parker, and Roosevelt’s progressive platform including suffrage tariff reform trust control and monetary reform.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Parker
Roosevelt
Reuter
General Booth 88 Celebrated Birthday At Albert Hall
The aged Salvation Army founder General Booth, nearly blind at 88, received a vast ovation at Albert Hall London. Dressed in red, he spoke softly of his failing sight and upcoming operation to restore it, while the crowd cheered, sang, and recalled his life’s struggles and successes.
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Albert Hall
London
Daily Chronicle
Salvationists
Kay
General Booth
Salvation Army
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