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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 29, 1906

Page

3

Opening of Parliament in New Zealand Marks Death of Premier Seddon

The Governor opened Parliament at 2 30 pm amid a large assembly. A guard of honour and artillery salute highlighted the ceremony. A message of condolence for former Prime Minister Richard John Seddon was moved, acknowledging his long service and imperial leadership. The new ministry under Hon W Tall-Jones was formed, and finances show a surplus with hopeful prospects for the year. An adjournment was taken to tomorrow afternoon.

Webinar Haretaunge Iflan Legislative Council Spaach Hia House of Representatives Seddon New Zealand Seddonsoryad Eo Long Tall- Jones Iam Howee of Representatives Pitt

Legislative Council Flags Seddon and Other Late Members

At Wellhbeton on June 28 the Legislative Council paid silent tribute to the late Prime Minister Richard John Seddon and to other deceased leaders including Courtney Willis Aylmer Thomas Kenny D Pinkerton and Job Vile. The council expressed sincere sympathy to their families and adjourned in respect until the next day.

Wellhbeton Ieava New Zealand Richard John Seddon P.C Mra Seddon Courtney Willis Aylmer Thomas Kenny D Pinkerton M.L.C Job Vile House of Representatives W.F. C. Carcross Mark Mr Vile Wellington Millar Joseph Ward Messra Fowlda M’nab Aitken Vile Massey W. Hall-Jones

New Zealand House Honors Late Prime Minister Seddon

Wellington notes record the House paying tribute to Richard Seddon and mourning other figures, with Sir Joseph Ward and others granted leave. The government rejects a Bedddon grant and plans extended supplies via Public Revenues Act rather than an Imprest bill, as prorogation nears.

Aupistriat

The Second Hague Conference Delayed for This Year

London June 28 The second Paris Conference at the Hague will not be held during the present year.

London The Hague

Campbell-Panterian moves to curb wartime news control

London on June 28 1907 Sir H Campbell Panterian signals plans to address government oversight of news during war time. The proposal aims to regulate press information amid ongoing international tensions.

London H. Campbell-Panterian

Australian tinned meats recognized for public satisfaction

Mr Horace Tozer spoke at the Queens landore dinner in London on June 28 asserting that Australian tinned meats are officially recognized and give the public full satisfaction, with emphasis on purity of every article.

London Horace Tozer

Westland Seat Campaign Opens In Town Hall

Mr Miche, candidate for the Westland seat, opened his campaign with a Liberal pledge and support for Sir Joseph Ward. He urged land reform and local government reform, opposed Labour’s or Temperance party labels, and defended democratic representation against nepotism and absentee MPs. A vote of thanks followed his remarks.

Guited Press Asenciavim Cipyright Tientpixa Miche Westland Liberal Party Joseph Ward Solony Legislative Council Hzs Temperance Party F. Y. Seddon People Iste A. L. Herdian Wellington Mount Ida Michel

Harbour Board to Increase Country Members in Board

Timaru Harbour Board at a special meeting today decided to seek legislative sanction for adding two country representatives to the board, raising the balance to four country and three town members from the current eight country to three town seats.

Tanz Timaru

Will of late Premier granted to widow and daughter

Probate of the late Premier's will issued by the Chief Justice to the widow and Mrs Bean. Mee Seddon receives a life interest, then the estate goes to all children equally. Disposition of addresses and jewellery left to the widow. Will signed December 26 1900 in the presence of Sir Joseph Ward and T H Hamer. Estate value not stated.

Joseph Ward T. H. Hamer

Appeal Court to Rule on Braund’s Privy Council Leave

The Appeal Court will reserve judgment on Mr Braund's application for leave to appeal to the Privy Council regarding Colonial Bank's books. The registrar is instructed to wire to Dunedin to preserve the books meanwhile.

Writtretoy Mr Braund Leavat Privy Council Colonial Bank Dunedin

Bank of New Zealand profits and share limits debated

United Press reports on the Banking New Zealand annual meeting presided by Mer Malst. The balance sheet shows a profit of £274,328, rising from £253,920. Discussion covers share transfers to the London register, government acts securing the bank, and potential dividend increases.

Wentinatin Banking New Zealand Mer Malst New Zealand London Register McAntims Tha Tala Seddon Joseph Ward Bank of New Zealand Guarantee Bank of New Zealand Watson Asset Board

Court blocks A.MLP Society from extending to UK and South Africa

In Mr Campbell's action to restrain the A.MLP Society from extending its business to the United Kingdom and South Africa, the court decided that the Society has no power to carry out the extension.

Sipyegy M. Campbell A.M.P. Society United Kingdom South Africa

Knighthood and Colonial News Amid Curio and Fraud Tales

Advice from the Secretary of the Colonies notes Knighthood conferred and the Victoria Governor is made a Knight Grand Cross. Auckland librarian shows a facsimile of the Adelaide Register begun in 1839. Feilding crowds chase police for news of a swindler posing as a wealthy man before a police inquiry.

New Zealand Exhibition funds and artefact display outlined

Wellington receives advice on a £10,000 Imperial Government grant for UK representation at the New Zealand Exhibition. Rural Meteorological Society to select exhibits including meteorological instruments and charts for a 24 by 24 foot space, with display materials enhanced.

Wellington United Kingdom New Zealand Rural Meteorological Society

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