Wellington Officers Honor Maarten With Silver Cigarette Case
Maarten, captain Post of the Tutanekai, received a solid silver cigarette case from officers of HMS New Zealand after the battlecruiser’s visit to New Plymouth last week. The crew performed their duties while the utanekut served as tender to the warship. Mr Je Evans resigned as Official Assignee for the Canterbury District at month end. Mr Fivang has served over thirty five years in government. He previously worked in Invercargill’s Land Revenue office before moving to Christchurch’s Official Assignee office under the new Bankruptcy Act. Mr Greenwood retired years ago and Mr Tivans was appointed Official Assignee.
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M.A. Lott
Wellington
Maarten
Post
Tutanekai
H.M.S. New Zealand
Battlecruiser
New Plymouth
Mariner
Utanekut
Chistchurch
Massignoc
The
Weather forecast notes frost and cold inland
The report says land and sea breezes with northerly winds increasing to strong and freshening after about 86 hours. Prospect of fair to cloudy weather. The night will be very cold with inland frosts. Barometer shows a falling tendency.
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Demain
Dean Bates
Catholic social at Rakaia Oddfellows Hall draws crowd
Entertainment event last evening featured songs by Misses Hardy Cromié and others, a piano duet, and a school group performance. A euchre tournament followed with prizes awarded to local players. Supper, dancing, and music by local performers capped the night. An Ashburton Football Club fundraiser planned at His Majesty's Theatre. Skating at Theatre Royal tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra‘kaia-Oddfellows
Hardy
Cromié
W. ‘Brick
Trixie Barnes
Mir’ Ronald
Opie
Avoca
Mr.Moller
Rtav
Kennedy
Scard
Mes ‘Tronides
Wesers J Rigby
H.barnes
M. Rowan
Ashburton
His Majesty'’s Theatre
Theatre Royal
Timaru Poultry Show Tops Timaru Society History
The South Canterbury Poultry Society show in Timaru yesterday drew record crowds and featured top prizes for Wyandottes, Leghorns, Hamburgs, and Anconis. Ashburton exhibitors dominated several classes including Black Leghorns and White Leghorns, with awards across multiple breeds and utility divisions.
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South Canterbury” Poultry Society
Timaru
Timaru Society
Clarke
Corser
Ennis
Pearce
Ashburton
A. Tatty
Dos
Totty
de. Pullet
J. Tutty
G. Bracefield
He Edgar
E. Parkin
Pullet
Tovey le
W. Searle
Plymouth
Lyide
G. Bpundy
Hen
Duke of Sutherland Dies After Long Landed Life
The Duke Cromartie Sutherland Leveson Gower fourth Duke of Sutherland born July 20 1851 dies. Former M P for Sutherland from 1874 to 1886 he was among the UK's largest landowners with estates once exceeding a million. His Scottish property was sold and London home Stafford House purchased by Sir William Lever. He also held vast Canadian lands.
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Cromatlie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower
Duke of Sutherland
Sutherland
United “Kingdom
Scotland
London
Stafford House
William “Lever
Duke
Canada
Death of Rev. Sir James Cameron Lees
The death is announced of Rev. Sir James Cameron Lees, chaplain in ordinary to His Majesty the King in Scotland since 1903. He held the title Sir and served the royal chapel duties for many years until his death.
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London
James Cameron, Lees
Scotland
Sackville will case sparks tears in London court
In a crowded London court the Sackville will case unfolds with Lady Sackville sobbing during Sir John Scott's letters revealing affection and anxiety to mend family rifts. Nicknames such as Locusts and Earthquake surface, while testimonies recount tensions over income, art, and a 38 600 pound release.
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London
F. E. Smith
Sackvilles
John Scott
Sackville
Sir John
Lady Sackville
John
Lord Sackville
Knowle
Wallace
Montenegrins Join Serbians at Mitrovitsa in Balkan Fraternization
Twelve thousand Montenegrins have joined the Serbians at Mitrovitan. The two armies are fraternizing in the heartiest fashion under the Serb Commander-in-Chief. The report comes from CETTINGE via Press Association.
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Cettinge
Mitrovitan
Attempt to dynamite a railway in Salonica
June 27 report from Salonica states several Bulgarians have been arrested in connection with dynamite that was delivered and intended to blow up a railway line.
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Salonica
Poincare Receives Banquet and State Ball in London
The Foreign Office banquet for President Poincare preceded a State ball with 2500 guests. Poincare and M. Pichon held a long conference with Sir Edward Grey, discussing the Balkans and mutual interests. No formal document was signed, but full accord appeared evident.
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London
Foreign
Poincare
M. Pichon
Edward Grey
Balkans
Tévealad
Farewell by Royalty at Victoria Station
The King and other royals bade farewell to the President at Victoria Station on June 27, as reported from London dated June 28. The scene included ceremonial honors and expressions of goodwill from royal figures.
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London
Victoria ‘Station
Bulgarian retreat and pursuit near Zletova and Kotchana
Report from London dated June 27 notes Bulgarians retreating from Zletova dropping arms and knapsacks while Servians chase toward Kotchana. It also mentions Sandiansky, a Bulgarian band leader, traveling to Vallona to organize Albanian bands for Epirus operations.
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London
Zletova
Kotchana
Sandiansky
Vallona
Epirus
Labour unrest halts farm produce to Liverpool
A strike by farm hands in the Ormskirk district disrupts delivery of produce to Liverpool as police intervene to manage the disruption and maintain supply channels.
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London
Ormskirk
Liverpool
Senate adopts amendments to curb pending railroad strike
The Senate approved amendments to the Industrial Disputes Arbitration Act to prevent a possible strike by about ninety thousand railway employees at East Chicago. Observers deem the strike potentially controllable and capable of easy settlement.
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Senate
East Chicago
Brisbane Newspaper Dispute Heads to Arbitration Court
Telegram from Sydney states Australian Journalists Association reports Brisbane paper proprietors refuse conference and terminate the agreement. A serious industrial dispute is imminent, prompting a compulsory conference before Mr Justices Higgins in the Arbitration Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth ‘Industrial ‘Registry
Australian ‘Journalists’ Association
Sydney
A. Brisbane
Justices Higgins
Arbitration
Suffragette Arrests Over Acid Plot in Newport Latter-Box
The suffragettes led by Mrs Mackworth daughter of Mr Thomas a Welsh cost-owner have been arrested for placing acid in the Newport latter-box.
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London
Mackworth
Thomas
Newport
Leicester By Election Debate Darkens Party Split
In Leicester the by election feel is tense as Masterman says the National Labour Executive did not issue a manifesto while the Parliamentary Labour Party committee condemns Hartley’s candidature. Snowden warns endorsement would threaten most Labour seats won with Liberal support. The Labour leader calls the decision not to fight the seat a grave mistake.
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London
Masterman
Leicester
National Labour
Labour Party
Hartley
Phillip Snowden
Earthquake Recorded Near Sydney Marks Major Tremor
The Government Observatory reports an extremely large earthquake with multiple phases starting 12 59 p m Thursday. Surface waves reached highest intensity with 28 millimetres amplitude. Tremors lasted to 3 7 p m in a saw tooth pattern. Origin about 2500 miles from Sydney, likely northeast Australia or the Pacific.
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Sydney
Government Observatory
Melbourne
Australia
Pacific
The Missing Codicil in Sackville Affair
In January 1911 Lady Sackville sought a loan of 1000 pounds and drew a cheque before Sir John could borrow it. Sir John warned that he doubted she informed Lionel, and criticized her. He denied promising to leave her his money in early 1911 and noted she would need to work if her income changed. Sir John died January 18 at Hertford House. his solicitor later sent Lady Sackville a copy of his farewell letter. Alicia Scott’s eldest sister testified to Lady Sackville's influence.
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Sackville
Sir John
Lionel
Poe
Owen
Meredith
Novémbe
Lady Sackville
Hertford House
John
Alicia Scott
Marconi Withdraws Libel Action Against Berlin Paper
Berlin June 27 Mr Marconi withdraws libel action against a Berlin newspaper after repudiation of the claim that he testified before the American Commission of Inquiry that the company sought to profit from the Titanic disaster.
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Berlin
Marconi
American Commission of Inquiry
Exhibition of Captain Scott relics draws ridicule
London reports a poor display of Captain Scott relics at Karl's Court Exhibition. Items include a reproduction of Campbells boots and a pallbearers tent outer cover. A worn Mary Johnston edition was found in Scott's tent with a marked chapter.
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London
Captain Scott
Ab Karl
Campbell
Mary Johnston
Scott
Shawn
Record Waterplane Flight From Paris To Putney
London report notes Grahdme-White flew a Morane Saulnier mono plane fitted with floats from Paris to Putney, establishing a new waterplane flight record.
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London
Grahdme-White
Paris
Putney
Bryan seeks Panama law change to exclude Chinese
The Anti Alien Law in Panama is being pursued by Mr. Bryan who instructed the American Legation to press for a modification excluding Chinese. State Department assures that Panama Chinese interests will be safeguarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Panama
State Department
Bryan
Jack Johnson Rumored Escape Report From Montréal
A Montréal message states an unconfirmed report that boxer Jack Johnson escaped custody and fled to Europe. No traces of him are found in Chicago according to the dispatch.
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Montréal
Jack Johnson
the Boxer
Hag Ban
Europe
Chicago
Commons Select Committee Probes Procedure in Public Business
A House of Commons select committee has been appointed to consider procedure in public business. The notice, received June 28, directs inquiry into how sessions handle routine matters and parliamentary processes. Members will examine current rules and propose reforms.
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London
House of Commons
Britain seeks purchase of fastest airship Unger
Berlin June 27 Great Britain is negotiating for the purchase of a new Unger airship claimed to be the fastest in the world and more rigid than the Zeppelin.
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Berlin
Great Britain
King disapproves of riders at royal horse show
A June report notes the King disapproved of the equestrian parade at the Horse Show where none of the ladies rode astride. The statement is captured as received at 8 a.m. on June 28.
Monks Defy Authority After Lands on Mount Athos
June 27 report notes AE force of Russian Greek and Bulgarian troops landed at Mount Athos. They confront monks occupying a Russian monastery and challenge church authority.
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Baloniga
Mount Athos
Reconstructed Cabinet Under Holman Announces Members
Sydney reports the Holman government reveals a revived cabinet led by Premier and Attorney-General W A Holman. Other ministers include J S McGowen Labour and Industry, G Cann Treasurer Railways, S Griffith Works, B R Trefle Lands and Agriculture, G Carmichael Education, B R Edden Mines, W Hall Justice, and T Flowers Vice-President Executive Council.
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Sydney
W. A. Holman
J.S. McGowen
Labour and Industry
G. Cann
Griffith
BR. Trefle
G. Carmichael
BR. Edden
Mines
W. Hall
Justice
Executive Council
Earthquake Epicentre Near Tonga and Kermadec Islands
Father Pigot of River View Observatory places the epicentre near the northern end of Tonga or the Kermadec Islands. The quake runs north-northeast of New Zealand and marks a line of weakness in the Pacific Ocean bed.
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Sydney
Father Pigot
River View Observatory
Tonga
Kermadec Islands
New Zealand
Port of London official to tour Australia and New Zealand
Mr G Estill Commercial Superintendent of the Port of London Authority will travel to Australia and New Zealand in September to explain facilities already afforded for rapid and economical handling of produce.
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London
G. Estill
Australia
New Zealand
Mawson reports party in good health amid harsh Antarctic conditions
Wireless from Dr Mawson dated June 15 says the party remain in good health and spirits. They expect better conditions after a difficult spell with winds over 100 miles an hour for hours on several days and heavy snowfalls and drifting. No damage to hut or wireless gear is reported.
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Sydney
Mawson
Gpitite
Dligsard
Vand
Mongolian Lamas Burned After Pagoda Barricade
Advices from Urga report sixty Mongolian lamas barricaded themselves in a pagoda to resist Chinese attacks. The Chinese fired on the building and its occupants were burned to death.
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ST. Petersburg
Urga
Auckland Tragedy: Mother Accused in Child Death
A ten year old girl died at Warkworth after her mother hanged her on the family farm. The mother, Ernest Hall, is in custody on a murder charge amid reports of mental derangement. The tragedy unfolded in broad daylight as the mother reportedly prepared, then released the rope and fled the road. Neighbours alerted, authorities moved to arrest, with the father away nearby.
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Auckland
Warkworth
Ann
Hersband
Jarrest
Ernest
Hall
Wirkw
Gome
Awaba
Wilson poised to win as tariffs near Senate vote
Final stages of Democratic debate over wool and meat tariffs show President Wilson certain to prevail. The party remains determined to push the tariff program, and with the vote approaching in the Senate, all signs point to a favorable outcome.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Jewels Disappear From Paris Hotel Auction Sale
A collection of jewels valued at £4000 disappeared during the luncheon interval at a Paris hotel auction. The exhibit was shown at the Hotel Drowt, and the theft was reported on June 27 with notice received June 28.
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Paris
Progressive Thought Seen in Referenda Support
Mr Andrew Fisher says voting on referendum questions shows hopeful signs of progressive thought among Australians. He believes it will be a short time before powers similar to those requested will be granted.
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Sydney
Andrew, Fisher
Blacks fatally speared station worker near Wyndham
Perth reports a murder case in which a station employee was fatally speared near Wyndham. Police investigations are underway into the attack and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Perth
Wyndham
Prime Minister pledges no damage to New Zealand farmers
A Timaru telegram reports Premier Massey assuring farmers and millers that the government will not act on free trade for Australian wheat and flour that would harm domestic producers. John Talbot relayed the farming meeting’s alarm over possible duty removal under Fishers plan. Massey replied that no action harming Dominion producers will be taken.
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Timaru
Australia
New Zealand
John Talbot
W. JF. Massey
Fishier
South
Talbot
Canterbury
Dominion
F. Massey
Influenza Cure Endorsed by Woods’s Peppermint Remedy
A reader claims Woods’s Great Peppermint Cure never fails for influenza. The advice appears as a brief testimonial with no medical backing or verification.
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Woods
Old Friend Brings Peppermint Cure to Ill Hoarder
A lonely hoarder suffers a heavy heart and throbbing head until his old friend Mr Jure arrives. Hearing of his illness, the visitor brings Woods Peppermint Cure to aid the ailing man in his room.
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Mr Jure
Genuine Sander Extract Promises Quick Heart Relief
An advertisement extols the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT as non injurious and fast acting for headaches fevers colds and other ailments. It claims instant relief antiseptic power and healing for ulcers wounds burns and sprains endorsed by medical authorities and contrasted with inferior oils. Regenit Cigarettes are promoted for purity and a raffle of forty presents.
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Sander
Fire destroys Told Hotel in Stratford blaze
Absoclation reports the Told Hotel in Stratford was totally destroyed by fire at 1 am. Insurance values indicate total coverage of £16005.
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Stratford
Old Way and The New Remedy Advertisement
The piece promotes Baxter's Bang Pre server as a modern remedy for winter colds. It contrasts old methods such as hot baths and acetic rubbing with a short treatment requiring a few doses. Readers are advised to buy a 1s. 10d bottle from chemists or storekeepers as a wise investment.
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Baxter
Waste not with Camp Coffee in a Moment
Advertising copy touts Camp Coffee as waste free and pure. It claims no dregs or impurities and that half a teaspoon yields a cup of beautiful coffee.
The Defence Act and Wage Garnishing in Christchurch
An archaic note discusses wage garnishment under the Defence Act. The writer objects to the harsh method of enforcement and expresses concern over detention or penal measures for nonpayment. The document reflects debate over legal procedure and individual rights.
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Christchurgh
Jane Trades
Market rates and entries at Haveloel Street fair
Commercial listing reports fairly well attended market day for Farmers Cooperative West Soret. Entries cleared include Poult hens priced 6d to 2s 9d per pair, roosters 7s 5d, pigs 48s 6d, and produce such as potatoes 7s per sack oats 6s 6d per sack corn and apples with assorted meat prices including bacon 10d per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prodepici Sons
Haveloel Street
West Soret
Rostanett Bhatt
The Brightest RHEUMATIC Dope Cures?
A garbled health ad touts a cure for rheumatic pain claiming rapid relief and freedom from acids. It references a product named Solation and mentions a chemist at 1628 Gd or Bs with dubious assurances and vague testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreben
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Duke of ‘Sutherland
Sir James, Lees
Per. Presa
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Per Press Association
Amrest
STATE
BALL
Grey
Press Association
Per Press “Association—Copyright
General Cable News
LAW
New. York
Commons
Select Committee
Aviation
Press ‘Association—Copyright
MR Holman
Port OF London
Per Press
Wireless
Per
Préas
Per. Press Association
Por Press Association
Federal Ficht
Press‘ Association—Copyright
Press, Association
Defence Act
Minister Defence
BDF
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