Bank of New Zealand Annual Meeting Sparks Debate
Wellington reports the Bank of New Zealand annual meeting where Chairman Harold Beauchamp presided. He defended the year’s results and proposed a dividend, reserve transfer, and capital plans amid animated exchanges with shareholders led by C. P. Skerrett and later Mr Kennedy who assumed the chair.
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Wellington
Bank of New Zealand
Harold Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Prariea
C. P. Skerrett
Skerrett
Kennedy
England
Wellington Meeting Report Amid Budget Debate
The report was seconded by Kennedy and the chair expressed regret at gaps in the discussion as Wellington’s assembly moved pro forma through the June session.
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Wellington
Kennedy
Personnel changes and appointments abroad and at home
Lieut Colonel Powley of the Salvahion Army will shortly leave England to become Chief Secretary of the Dominion. Lieut Colonel Fisher is named for the Foreign Office post in England. Thomas Hulse Russell of Milburn is appointed representative on the Otago Harbour Board for Bruce, Tuapeka, Mamototo, and Clutha counties, replacing J. E. Keenan who resigned. In Sydney news Will Dyson, Australian cartoonist, secures a £3000 a year engagement with an American press syndicate. he began with Bulletin and later did work for T P Magazine and Daily Herald in England.
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Salvahion Army
England
Dominion
Fisher
Foreign Office
Thomas Hulse Russell
Farmer
Milburn
Otago Harbour
Bruce
Tuapeka
Mamototo
Clitha
J. E. Keenan
News Ig
Hland
Sydney
Will: Dyson
Australia
Bulletin
T.P . Magazine
World
Daily Herald
Weather forecast and frost report from Domains station
The morning thermometer showed 9 degrees of frost at the Domains weather station. Mr Bates forecasts northerly land and sea breezes, moderate to strong, with cold changeable weather and increasing haze and cloudiness. Barometer is unsteady and expected to fall after about 16 hours.
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Domains
Bates
Fox
New Zealand and Australia debt systems contrasted at Wellington
Mr Hage compared New Zealand reliance on Dominion borrowing with Australia's note banks and deposits. He cited heavy interest costs from loans raised by Mr Allen and argued Australia built a cheaper, bank backed system. Mr Fisher's reforms reportedly boosted reserves and note profits, challenging NZ borrowing practices.
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New Zealand
London
Australia
R. W. Hage
United About Party
Trades Hall
Wellington
Hogg
Dominion
Joan
Jas, Allen
Joseph Ward
Allen
Fisher
Commonwealth Bank
New Zealand Man Recalls Royal Windsor Interview
Mr Charles Robinson chief of Bellamy's described a private quarter hour chat with King at Windsor Castle during his tour from San Francisco. He recalled King George in 1901 as Prince of Wales visiting New Zealand with the Ophir and remembered NZ places with clear interest. The King appeared well and gracious while smoking a cigar and asking about New Zealand.
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Bellamy’s
San. Francisco
New’ Zealand Times
King
Windsor Castle
Robinson
King George
Prince of Wales
New Zealand
Ophir
Dominion
Iris Majesty
Parliament Opens as Lang Elected Speaker in New Zealand
Wellington June 26 Parliament opened at 2 30 pm with a Commission chaired by Sir C C Bowen and other leaders. The Lower House then elected LB Wong of Manakau unopposed as Speaker successor to Sir Arthur Guinness. Proposers were Bollard of KITON and A S Malcolm of Clutha. House adjourned to tomorrow at 2 30 pm.
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Wellington
C. C. Bowen
Arthur Guinness
LB. Wong
Manakalu
Proposars
Bollard
Kiton
A. S$. Malcolm
Clutha
Strong Balkan Claims on Equity and Territory in War
Belgrade reports a Servian note challenging the treaty’s binding value after war shifts. Serbia argues greater sacrifice and territory won by Allies justify a redraw, noting Bulgaria failed to meet troop commitments for the Vardar push and seeks Thrace and Adrianople in exchange for ceding zones already won.
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Bulgaria
Servia
Thrace
Adrianopilé
Albania
Vardar
Turkey
Adrianople
Language on Reform Party Speaker nomination noted
At a Reform Party muster Mr D A Guthrie said the Speaker question was not discussed but it was understood Mr F W Lang will receive the Government nomination. The other candidate withdrew and no steps were taken to fill the Chairmanship of Committees if Lang is elected Speaker.
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Wellington
Reform Party
D. A Guthrie
F. W. Lang
Lang
Lloyd George Proposes Insurance Act Amendment Bill
In London on June 25 Mr Lloyd George introduced the Insurance Act Amendment Bill. The measure excludes insured persons earning over £160 yearly from medical benefits and penalizes employers by deducting more from wages. It also extends full benefits of the Act to persons over 500 years of age.
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London
Lloyd George
President Poincare Receives Brilliant Guildhall Welcome
President Poincare arrives in London escorted by the Life Guards for a brilliant reception and luncheon at the Guild Hall. The Lord Mayor presents an address and a diamond set gold casket as crowds along the route give the President a standing ovation.
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Poincare
Life Guards
Guildhall
Austrian fears and Balkan tensions rise in Vienna
Vienna notes that Dr Pasics return may force Servia to drop demands to revise the prewar treaty. The Czar will arbitrate only the Macedonia portion in dispute. A military coup is feared as tensions mount.
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Vienna
Pasics
Servia
Antewar
Macedonia
Turkish conspirators executed in Constantinople crowd
June executions in Constantinople passed quietly as troops formed a double cordon around the scaffold. About 200 spectators observed the event.
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Constantinople
Masterton MP Sykes Critiques Arbitration Act and Land Bill
In Masterton on June 25 Mr Gr Sykes MP delivered a pre sessional address praising past work but urging the Arbitration Act be removed or amended. He proposed a government loan provision in the Land Bill to aid bush settlers for fencing. A vote of thanks was accorded.
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Masterton
GR. ‘Sykes
Accidents and Deaths in Christchurch and Palmerston North
In Christchurch an elderly man, Francis Purse 69, was hospitalized after injuring himself with a penknife in the Public Gardens amid poor spirits and hallucinations. In Palmerston North a man, T. Gilligan about 35, died after ingesting poison, found unconscious and dead within minutes.
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Christchurch
Francis Purse
Palmerston N
T. Gilligan
Farmer Colin Gerard Conviction Upheld on Appeal
The appeal of Colin Gerard a well known farmer from Invercargill was upheld by Judge Williams against a Magistrates conviction for stealing a motor tyre and other articles. The defence contended he was at home miles away on the night of the robbery and two independent witnesses testified to his presence there. The judge accepted the additional evidence and a stronger case, ruling the conviction valid.
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Invercargill
Colin Gerard
Williams
Waa Qu
Trade Treaty Talks Open Over Jewish Admission to Russia
The Secretary of State informed the Russian Ambassador he is willing to pursue a new trade treaty despite dispute over American Jewish admission to Russia. Mr Bryan has communicated his desire to test Russian opinion on concessions for American Jews, with indications that Russia's response may shape negotiations.
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Washington
Russia
M. Bakhniotif
Bryan
Explosion Levels Buffalo Grain Elevator Complex Kill 3
A grain elevator explosion at a Buffalo milling company killed three and wounded about 50, many fatally, after a fire destroyed the mill. The blast, blamed on dust buildup, shattered windows for miles, even injuring passengers on a nearby train.
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New York
Buffalo
Turkish troops fire on British subject’s refuge in Constantinople
The Porte apologised to Bir Gerald Lowther the British Minister for firing on a house in which Shefket Pasha's murderers had taken refuge.
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Constantinople
the Porte
Bir
Gerald Lowther
Shefket” Pasha
Defiant Killer Hanged After Murder Verdict
The article recounts Kiazia Boy the first to be hanged for the murder of Shefket Pasha. On the scaffold he shouted a defiant message pledging loyalty to justice as the end approached.
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Kiazia Boy
Australian solicitor identifies heir to Gippsland estate
The Daily Chronicle reports Australian solicitor Hugh Jones of Llamberia identified as heir to William Jones of Warragul Gippsland. Jones died intestate leaving £250,000. the heir is his nephew Hugh Jones.
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London
Jane
The
Daily Chronicle
William Jones
Warragul
Gippsland
Anglesey
Hugh Jones
Llamberia
Sackville will case fillet reveals large estate and missing codicil
London June 25. Sir Edward Carson represents the Sackvilles in the Sackville will case where Malcolm Scott asks the court to validate a missing codicil revoking gifts to Lady Sackville. The estate totals about £1,190,000 with £150,000 to Lady Sackville and items in Paris valued at £350,000 left duty free. Christie’s yesterday sold Sir John Scott’s valuables including Beauvais tapestries for £18,860.
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London
Malcolm Scott
Lady Sackville
Jobin ‘Scott
Lady Sackvillé
Sackville
Sir John
Sackvilles
Knowle House
Sir John, Scott
Christie’s
Beauvais
Chidley Fined for Obstructing Hyde Park Crowd
Sydney report says Chidley author of The Answer was fined for causing an obstruction by addressing a crowd in Hyde Park. He previously faced similar trouble, adding to ongoing disputes surrounding his activities.
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Sydney
Chidley
Hyde Park
Sir Rufus Isaacs Reemerges with Reading Confidence
Reading constituents passed a resolution expressing unshaken confidence in Sir Rufus Isaacs as their representative. The move signals strong support for his role amid political tensions.
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London
Rufus’ Isaacs
Reading
Prohibition Fight Against Hotelkeeper’s Faet Drink
Unknown OCR reads a wobble text dated June 26 from Perth alleging a legal action or proposition to oppose a hotelkeeper supplying a certain drink. The fragment mentions a pro cedure against the hotelkeeper and a faux drink, with uncertain details.
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Perth
Fane
London News Agency retracts Fairbairn fight report
The News Agency says no confirmation of Fairbairn's alleged fight is forthcoming and regrets circulating the account telegraphed by a friend.
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Press Association
London
Fairbairn
Hunger Strikers Forcibly Fed In Tower Hamlets Case
In the Commons Mr Wedgwood Benn stated that three prisoners, convicted of burglary fraud and larceny, who hunger struck were forcibly fed.
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Wedgwood Benn
Tower Hamlets
Commons
Deficit Arises as Chinese Budget Sparks Consternation
The Daily Telegraph reports Peking says provinces remitted 18.5 million dollars with a deficit of 117 million. Yuan Shih Kai vows counterrevolution and aims to restore Confucianism, sidelining revolutionary leaders and ordering revival of traditional schools and public bodies.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Peking
Federal ministers to hold cabinet meeting in Melbourne
The Federal Ministers have assumed office and a Cabinet meeting will be held to discuss the position. The report is received by press association in Melbourne on June 26.
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Melbourne
Crossing police endure rain to keep order in cold weather
Policemen on points duty at crossings endure wet streets and cramped posts in cold weather. A sergeant remarks that if traffic control is wanted, the city council must fix roads and provide dry land. The note ends with an ad offering patent advice from Henry Houghes Ltd.
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Henry Houghes Ltd
Hereford Street
Christchurch
Shortage of Locomotives Prompts Rail Control Push
Government backs Railway Commission to ease locomotive scarcity while hinting at political oversight. A fragmented ad mix urges Woods's Great Peppermint Cure and Regent Cigarettes, promising free gifts and catalogues.
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Sydney
Regent
Wellington
Camp Coffee Instructions and Advertised Benefits
No waste, no cooking with Camp Coffee. Scoop a half to three quarters of a teaspoon into a cup, pour boiling water, add sugar and cream to taste, and a delicious coffee is ready. The flavour is always perfect and the strength consistent. Also mentions chronic chest complaints and a claimed health care benefit for women with fever in the text.
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Yan Central
Governor's Eviction Case Appealed as Funds Rise
Notice of appeal in the Government House eviction case has been filed. Over £1000 has been subscribed to cover the costs.
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Sydney
Government House
Cough Remedy Cited For Fast Influenza Relief
Mrs BE Williams of Price SA recalls severe influenza with aches and pain. A friend advised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. after first dose she felt relief and soon recovered. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
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Williams
Price
S.A
Chamberlain
Labour unrest as five pits idle and vessels held
Reports from Sydney indicate renewed unrest in the northern coal industry with five pits idle. Cargo vessels are held up as labour disputes disrupt work and transport, signaling continued tension in the coal trade. The situation follows earlier warnings of disruption and affects regional supply chains.
Westport Meeting Backs Coal Land Rights and Rail Plan
A large Town Hall gathering in Westport urges the Minister to grant Sydney shores rights over coal land adjacent to the Westport Coal Company's Denniston field. The group expects an eight hour shift, 1500 tons daily, and calls for speeding up the Buller Gorge railway to secure revenue from the wire system and profits.
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Westport
Westport Coal Company
Denniston
Westport Company
Phere Ia
Eydas
Buller Gorgs
Bei
Buller. Gorge
Waiohika Hurdles Race Summary Notice
Scratched entries include Hiutana while Gol Waiaio leads the field in a hasty Waiohika hurdles event. Timed results show a close finish as athletes compete for early season pace and speed.
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Waiohika
Recreation Congress Discusses Courts and Open Spaces
May 7 in Richmond Virginia saw discussion on courting in public parks amid calls for open spaces for recreation. The talk linked safe courting to decency and clean air, with emphasis on providing grounds for children and young couples.
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Congress
Richmond
Virginia
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