Stabbing in Newcastle and Australian flood news
A sailor quarrel in Newcastle left Gustavson fatally stabbing Mattlin. Flood reports from Riverina and surrounding centers show rivers still rising but easing. Albury falls as floods recede. Also noted: missing boat from Orleans foundered. elephant attack kills Harry Dale. NSW wheat yield 6,483,000 bushels. Salvation Army in Australia appoints leaders. Noumea reports new Caledonia governor. River Plate oats prices. South Australia forecasts surplus and railway plans.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Salvation. Army
Booth
Hay
Salvation Army
Australasia
Cutthroats and Robbers On Dutch Steamer Van Spilbergen
A passenger, Mrs Winfield, on the Dutch steamer Van Spilbergen from Singapore was attacked in her cabin. Her throat was cut and belongings were taken by two men who later confessed. The wound is non fatal and the crew, led by the captain, identified suspects.
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Brisbane
van Spilbergen
Singapor
Winfield
Shershalling
German Guest Kills Woman Then Ends Own Life in Auckland
In Auckland on a Saturday morning a German man, using the alias L. W. Bomer, shot Mrs. Phoebe Cornish at her Campbell Road home near the Royal Oak Hotel. After wounding her with a forearm shot and a temple hit that did not prove fatal, he killed himself. Mrs. Cornish survived despite severe pain. The assailant, not the true name, was a well educated man believed linked to Germany and described as mentally unhinged. He had shown affection for one of her children and had recently been asked to leave the house after constant clashes.
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Auckland
New Home for the Aged and Infirm Opens at Anderson's Bay
The new Home for the Aged and Infirm, run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, opened at Anderson's Bay. Built at £10,000, the opening featured Archbishop Redwood, Bishop Verdon, and Judge Williams. A collection raised £820.
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Per Press Association
Unedin
Little Sisters of the Poor
Anderson’s Bay
Redwood
Verdon
Judwve Williams
Mr Hogg Resigns. union thanks for stand on state note issue
Dunedin June 28 The Bootmakers Union passed a resolution to forward a letter of thanks to Mr Hogg for his stand on a state note issue and land nationalisation.
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Dunedin
Bootmakers’ Union
Hogg
Australia Beats New Zealand in Brisbane Match
Australia defeated New Zealand 10 to 5 in Brisbane. New Zealand opened scoring but failed to convert. The Australians dominated after the early exchange, while New Zealand pressed several times and added a late penalty goal to reach five.
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Brisbane
Australia
New Zealand
New
Estates of Deceased Persons in Wellington
Wellington June 28 largest estate certified for samp duty for Jane is Mrs Sara Silver Christchurch £ 52484. Other Christchurch estates include John Robinson £ 55388 Mary Ann Gardiner £ 4906 Losting J Hannant £ 3919 Eleanor Hall £ 3807 Catherine Rapsey £ 2835 William Gaven £ 1849 John Wright £ 1770 William Chainey £ 1669 Charles Turrell £ 1046 Ann Liz a Robinson £ 995 William Stringer £ 963 Ann Finn £ 985 David Henderson £ 899 Daniel McGallon £ 73 Henry Skinner £ 605 Charles Green £ 508
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
Jane
Sara Silver
Christchurch
John Robinson
Mary Ann Gardiner
Losting J. Hannant
Eleanor Hall
Catherine Rapsey
William Gaven
John Wright
William Chainey
Charles Turrell
Athletic and Picture Exhibition Tour Planned
Wanganui reports Arnst Bros and Fogwell with Brown and Parker plan a dominion and Commonwealth athletic and picture exhibition tour starting in June.
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Wanganui
Arnst Bros. and
Fogwell
Brown and
Parker
Dominion and Commonwealth
Weather notes heavy rain steadies soil conditions
Heavy rainfall this morning persisted through the day helping soils reach greater depth than in years past. Forecasts warn of possible sodden land if rain continues, but overall a dry season risk is reduced. measurements show 54 points up to 9, 63 points to noon, and 24 more from 12 to 2. In Christchurch, about 1 inch for the month and 17 inches for the year have fallen. gusty southerlies, possible gales, and rising rivers are expected with colder temperatures and potential floods.
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Domainweather Station
Christchurch
Bates
Christchurch Unemployed Seek More City Work
In Christchurch on June 26 a deputation of about ten to twelve men urged the Mayor to expand local employment. The Mayor said he would bring the issue to the Council, noting the city is crowded with unemployed and a committee to gather funds may be set up to relieve distress.
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Christchurch
Wellington
Dr. Newman
Wairarapa
Hawkke's Bay
Taranaki
Infant dies suddenly at Asaph Street home
An infant two days old died yesterday morning at the home of its parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Donaghy in Asaph Street. An inquest will be held today.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
Hugh Donaghy
Asaph Street
T. A. B. Bailey
S.M
Pennside
William Plaskett
Volckmann
Timaru
E H. Thomas
Clan Leslie
Lascar
Thomas
Waimate
T. Sinclair
Call for Separate Wards for Mentally Afflicted at Christchurch
A Christchurch deputation urged the creation of separate observation wards for those on the border between sanity and insanity. Speakers criticized mixed wards in asylums where many could recover with smaller, humane accommodations and noted the lack of legal provisions for non insane individuals needing care.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
O’brien
Stock and Produce Sale At Cheat and Co Prices
Saturday’s market drew a large entry at Messrs F. H. Cheat and Co. with poultry pigs produce fruit and meat items selling ready. Poultry ranged from hens roosters ducks geese with varied per pair prices. a small line of weaners cleared at 17s 6d. Produce noted wheat oats barley chait potatoes onions and carrots with per sack or per lb pricing. fruit included apples pears and oranges and meat quoted as mutton and lamb per pound.
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Messrs F. H. Cheat and Co
F. H. Cheat & Co
Tancre Street
Ashburton
Canterbury Poultry Sale Brisk With Strong Prices
Canterbury Co operative Eye Poultry and Produce reports a strong attendance and keen competition at Saturday sale. Killing poultry prices range roosters to 43 8d hens 3s to 4s 10d ducks 7s 6d geese 6d 6s 9d turkey gobblers 1s 6d turkey hens 1s 6d guinea fowls 7s per pair. Pedigree poultry roosters to 28s pullets to 5s 6d per pair. Eggs fresh 1s 8d to 1s 4d, dairy butter 9d to 10d per lb cheese 6d.
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Canterbury Co-operative Eye, Poultry, and Produce Company, Limited
Tuam Street
Christchurch
Overcrowding Charge Dismissed Against Steamer Cygnet
Captain Murray faced a customs prosecution in Lyttelton over Easter Monday overcrowding on the steamer Cygnet between the wharf and the Marston inside the harbour. The vessel had license to carry 866 passengers. witnesses could not confirm excess numbers, and the case was dismissed.
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Per
Press Association
Lyttelton
Murray
Collector of Customs
Akaroa
Bailey
City Unions Fight Minimum Wage for Relief Workers
Trade unions in the city condemn the City Engineer for refusing to pay standard eight dollar wages to many on municipal relief works. They view permits allowing subminimum pay as a dangerous precedent and insist workers are worth the minimum, noting disputes raised at the Arbitration Court and fearing broader wage erosion.
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Christchurch
Dobson
Mr Dobson
Law Society Disciplinary Petition Dismissed in Moore and Moore Case
In Dunedin on June 23 the Law Society petition to the Supreme Court for disciplinary jurisdiction over Moore and Moore solicitors in Poyntz's case was dismissed with costs. One charge of misappropriating funds and the suggestion they exploited client provisions were found untrue. His Honour urged wide publicity of the ruling.
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Dunedin
The
Law Society
Supreme Court
Moore
Poyntz
Attorney General in Christchurch Discusses Liquor Licenses
The Attorney General arrived in Christchurch to review wholesale liquor licensing in King Country. He said the grant may be illegal and ordered Crown Law to pursue writ of cer torari in the Supreme Court if the license is beyond the committee’s powers. He also reported on a police commissioner inquiry, Momohaki reform school, and prison classification, noting gaol structural limits and plans for single cells at tree planting stations.
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Christchurch
Dr Findlay
Wellington
King Country
North Island
Crown Law Office
Supreme Court
Findlay
H. W. Bishop
Momohaki
Railway Works Expenditure Passes Cabinet in Wellington
The Cabinet passed appropriations for railway works including Stratford Ongarahu 7000 pounds, Helensville 4000, Kawakawa Grahamstown 3000, Westport Inangahus 2000, Riversdale Awitzers 1200, Orepuki Waiau 600, Catlins River 46500. Strong support noted amid unemployment pressure expectations.
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Wellington
Stratford-Ongarahe
Helensville
Kawakawa-Grahamstown
Westport-Inangahus
Riversdale-Awitzers
Orepuki-Waiau
Catlin’s River
A rebellious seaman faces court over disobedience
In the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court Francis Clarke, a seaman on the steamer Aotéa, was charged with two counts of wilfully disobeying master Arthur Kirby. Clarke pleaded not guilty. he was convicted on the first charge and fined £5 with £1 Bs costs. He said he would not work aboard again, but the magistrate ordered him to return to the ship. The second charge was withdrawn by leave of the Court.
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Wellington
Myers
Francis Clarke
Aotéa
Arthur H. Kirby
Clarke
Supply and delivery bids sought for shingles on Graham road
Enders are invited up to 5 p.m. on Friday July Std for supply and delivery of about 1800 cubic yards of approved shingle on Graham's road. A A Fooks, Clerk Longbeach Road Board.
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Graham’s Road
A. A. Fooks
Longbeach Road Board
Grand Prix de Paris Result and Injury Report
The Grand Prix de Paris concluded today with Verdun winning by a length and a half over Tehelle. Eleven horses started. Atala fell at the hurdles, breaking a rib and suffering internal injuries, now scratched from the National Hurdles.
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Press Association
Paris
Melbourne
Atala
Palmerston North Coursing Club Final in Wet Weather
Palmerston North Coursing Club held its meeting in rain and mud. The ManaWatu Cup final saw Respite defeat Marquis, while Champion Proof won the Maiden Stakes of 100 sovs. Mr W Webb received the Champion Proof and a standing ovation after winning with his dog. An Australian admirer presented the prize.
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Palmerston North
Palmerston, North
Bullied
Danes
Marquis
W. Webb
Towns
Webb
Unclear report on local diggings and Paris fashion crux
A Waitahuna rabbiter digs out an unider-runner and uncovers rough prospects of gale. Paris fashion trends show Parisian ladies taking toy terriers to theatres in frontier satchels. The piece questions women’s ethics and economic rights amid hardship faced by poor families.
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Waitahuna
Gale
Paris
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Gustavson
Mattlin
Riverina
Albury
Seymour
Yarrawonga
Tallangatta
Wodonga
Hobart
Orleans
Harry Dale
Wirth’s Circus
Invercargill
New ‘ Caledonia
Noumea
M. Bonhourse
French India
New ‘Caledonia
River Plate
South Australia
Adelaide
Por
Home For the
MR Hogg
Central Market
Wheely Poultry Market
G. H. Carson
Tancred Street
Petition
Rae Solighters Dismis
Ddotellows Hall
Opera-Cinescope Company
RAND
London Zoological Gardens
Longbeach
Farmers’ Co-op
Allenton
C. Vincent
Guardian Office
W. Archibald Hunt
Toyehart
O’elock
Furma
Chas
Trohas Ashburton
East Street
Purdy's
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
EW Books
Mr Opp
Alice Helan Rice
Jordan
Vachell
Priscilla and Charybdis
Frankfort Moore
Annie Swan
Galsworthy
Kate
Garvice
Jean of
Ercy
Qoztor
Fletcher Bros? Cash Supply Stores
Percy’s
Thomas Gros
Mercery
Graidghead & Co., Tailors and Outfitters
Ik O
Manchester Bros
Saunders’ Buildings
Ashburton Hospital Board
F. Mainwaring
Messrs
W. H. Collins and Co
Chas, Reid
WM. Anderson
Ast Street
Konty
Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply Stores
Ashburton Guards
C.C.D
Government
W. RB. Tucker
AVING
Edison Records
Sterling
Clarion
Columbia Records
A. T. H. Williams
Phonograph
Henry Stephenson
AAS
Havelock Street Mart
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
U.A.C. D
Orange Hall
J. Bryant
Curtis
Cass Street
A. T. Webber
J. C. Mercer
Motor Car, Cycle and General Engineers
L&t
Burnett Street
Mail and Guardian Office
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Chapman & Davis
Muresco
Ff. H, Short and CO
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society and
Bank OF Deposit
Lau
J. B, Christian
G. H. Garson
Friedlander ® Bros., Limited
Tinwald
J. A. Clothier
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
London
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Bros
Wether
J. E. Thomas's Butchery
Wills Street
Riversdale
W. S. Strange
National Mortgage We Roengs CO
N.Z
Lowgliffe Estate
Sal
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Canterbury
Brinsmead
Collard
Hopkinson
Spaathe
Haake
Lip
British New Zealand Meat and Prorquce Coy., Ltd
Walter Pickles
Ageni
Wood
Fletcher Bros
Thistle
Amelia
Myrtle Grove
Vanity Fair
Highlander
Rio
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