Immigration policy drives white Australia shift in Ashburton
The Ashburton Guardian notes government and state stance on white immigration with emphasis on filling spaces, fears of Japanese and Chinese influx, and potential policy shifts. It cites figures on population density, remarks by Sir Hartley Williams, and calls for intensified settlement and emigration to Australia and nearby dominions.
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British Empire
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Canada
Hartley Williams
Britain
New Zealand
Local Notes On Donations Births and Meetings
Mr Hugo Friedlander gave £50 to the Christchurch Coronation memorial fund while Mr Small of Wheetstone shipped over £1000 worth of draught horses for Brahe last week. Denis Joynt of the Union Bank of Australia branch is promoted to Christchurch and departs today to begin new duties. Wheat looks well in the country districts after wet weather and grass grubs have largely ceased damage. An area ready for sowing will soon be sown in cereals. Ashburton Pipe Band paraded to Pipe-Major A Lang’s residence where former Pipe-Major Lane was presented with a silver-mounted award. Dr Miller died in Waverley aged 58. Henry Hood, a Wanganui foreman and bandsman, died aged 44 from a paralytic stroke. A Farmers Union meeting criticised farmer apathy toward protection and organisation, urging stronger action to safeguard their interests. A reader reports comfort on the road with a Ford 20 Lip model P car, protected by windscreen, hood, and side curtains allowing 20 mph in cold winds. District Agent G H Carson of Tancred Street is suggested for car purchases.
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A. Lang
Alford Forest Road
Lane
Farmers’ Union
Thivery
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G. H. Carson
Tancred Street
Frost Registers At Domain Weather Station With Frost Tonight
The report notes a 17 degree frost Sunday night and a 10 degree frost Saturday night at the Domain Weather station. The forecast from 9 am for the next twenty four hours calls for light variable winds turning easterly, cooler and changeable weather, with a likely frost tonight.
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Domain Weather
Severe frost freezes upper harbour in Dunedin
Dunedin reports a very severe frost with a portion of the upper harbour frozen for the first time in fifteen years. Ice measured about one inch thick as residents note the unusual winter weather. Wellington meanwhile records a heavy south eastern gale across Cook Strait. The Pateena struck a big sea in transit from Picton to Wellington lifting a lifeboat from the docks and smashing a plank, with water pouring through a broken skylight into the saloon. Several small vessels face delays due to the rough seas offshore.
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Dunedin
Wellington
Cook Strait
Picton
Royal Picture Company Week End Program Draws Crowds
The Royal Picture Company presented a popular weekend program at Theatre Royal Saturday evening with satisfactory attendance. Most films were educative and interesting, shown with clarity. Frequent applause and growing popularity noted by the press.
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Royal Picture Company
Theatre Royal
Bobby Whipped After Rainy Gutter Incident
In heavy rain a child was pushed into a gutter. belongings floated away as the incident prompted a parental response and the boy named Bobby faced a whipping for his actions.
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Bobby
Mummy
Ten More Arrests in Calcutta Murder Case
Ten more arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Mr Ashe, an English collector, in Calcutta. Evidently, authorities are building a case that the killing resulted from a deliberate conspiracy.
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Per Freas -Association
G Ba
Calcutta
Ashe
Ten Thousand Men Remain On Strike Amid Maritime Walkout
London reports ongoing maritime strike with the Allan, Anchor and Donaldson lines paying requested wage increases yet ten thousand workers remain on strike. Union recognition noted but action continues as the dispute endures.
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Union Secretary Bemoans Admiralty Chartering Lascar Crews
Mr Havelock Wilson secretary of the Seamen's Union says members are indignant at the Admiralty action of chartering ships manned with Lascar crews to convey guests to the review at Portsmouth. Two Australian MPs told the Sailors Union they would not board ships manned by such crews.
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Havelock Wilson
Seamen’s Union
Admiralty
Lascar
Portsmouth
Amsterdam Ship Departures Amid Strike Turmoil
Amsterdam reports patrols with carbines guarding departures as striking workers impact harbor activity. Vessels proceed under tense watch, with authorities ensuring security during the labor dispute.
Festival of Empire Sports Delights Crowd in London
At the Festival of Empire in London on a blustery day Canada gains a single point victory amid strong performances by Britain New Zealand and Canada entrants. Notable results include Opie of Christchurch New Zealand winning the hundred yards and Powell Britain taking the hurdle race ahead of Sears with times listed for several other events.
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Christchurch
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Victoria
Tait
Owen
Haskins
Sears
Marylebone to Tour Australia Rumor Circles Wisden
A London rumor reports Sydney Pardon may name Spooner as Marylebone captain for Australia. Fry shows interest in visiting Australia while Hayward and Hurst are deemed unlikely due to age.
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London
Sydney Pardon
Wisden
Almanac
Aha Lear
Spooner
Marylebone
Australia
Fry
Hayward
Hurst
London Tennis Championship Result Reported
Wilding won the London Tenniscup by defeating Beaumain 7 5, 2 6 3 with scores noted in a June 26 1995 press dispatch from London.
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Press - Association
London
Wilding
Davis Cup venue decision nears after council vote
The Lawn Tennis Association will decide the Davis Cup match location at tomorrow night’s meeting. West Coast and Taranaki associations have voted for Canterbury, making the site likely settled. Christchurch and Wellington are noted as event counts in the report.
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Wellington
West Coast
Taranaki
Canterbury
Christchurch
Auckland Woman Dies After Severe Burns
Auckland reports Mrs Alica Burnett died in hospital from severe burns when her clothing caught fire on June 24. The tragedy follows earlier reports of injuries and a fatal incident linked to accidental flame exposure. Wellington also notes a fishing disappearance with Mr George Hepple and his two sons who went missing after Thursday’s harbour trip. a broken oar was found as the only trace. Hepple leaves a wife and seven dependent children.
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Auckland
Alica Burnett
Wellington
European Shipments Totals and Regional Quotas Reported
The report notes UK dog rights and Continental allocations totaling 8 350 000 quarters, plus 2 600 000 quarters for Europe. Atlantic shipments reach 103 000 quarters, with Europe total 1 160 000 quarters including Argentine 267 000, Russian 320 000, Danubian 80 000, Indian 303 000, and Australasia 45 000 quarters.
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Press Association
United Kingdom
Continent
Atlantic
Europe
Paris Grand Prix de Paris Result Noted
The Grand Prix de Paris finished with Asdatout defeating Combourg in a close, lengthy race. Sixteen runners took part and the winner secured victory by a clear length in Paris on June 25.
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Asdatout I
Combourg
Matehles
Asdatout
Ashburton Ladies Prompted by Warner's Rustproof Corsets
Local shoppers in Ashburton are urged to consider Warner's Rustproof Corsets for style and comfort. Advertisers promote durable medals and fashion appeal as part of the latest drapery offerings.
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Warner
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