Parliament Hail King Edward as Nation Mourns
Wellington June 28 The Legislative Council met at 3 30 pm to pay eloquent tribute to the late King Edward and express sympathy for Queen Alexandra The motion of sympathy was carried Attends congratulated Sir Charles Bowen Speaker on the King s honour Council adjourned until Thursday in respect to the King and late members of the Council
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Per Press Association
Wellington
King
Edward
England
Alexandra
George Vo
H. Scotland
Charles Bowen
Charles
T. K. Macdonald
New Zealand House Honors King Edward VII and Mourns Loss
The House met for swearing-in and adjourned to hear the Governor's speech. Members recorded condolences on King Edward VII's death, praised his diplomacy, and expressed loyalty to King George. A memorial address to the Colonial Secretary was approved. Resolutions praised deceased members Baume Reeves Holmes and Trask. The House adjourned till Thursday.
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Edward
Haan
Edward VII
Europe
Mr Massey
Israel
King Edward
New Zealand
King George
Queen Victoria
Joseph Ward
Secretary of State For the Colonies
House of Representatives of
Fires in London and New Zealand Leave Heavy Losses
Fire reports from Glasgow London Lower Hutt Rangatira Nursing Home Christchurch and Tai Tapu describe extensive damage. Losses include £80000 at Ogston and Tennant soap works, insured properties, and burnt houses with mixed insurance coverage and damaged contents.
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London
Ogston and Tennant
Glasgow
Wellington
Lower Hutt
W. Pringle
State
McKain
Saddler
The
Alliance
Alan and Judd
Lumbers
Theuilding
Queensland
Barnes
Christchurch
Rangatira
Stanmore Road
Worcester Street
C. ¥. Collins
London and
Lancashire
Tai Tapu
W. Hunt
Queensland sugar cut by white labour in last season
Practically 90 per cent of the Queensland sugar cane last season was cut by white labour. Sir Henry Wrixon, president of the Legislative Council, has retired through ill health. A federal note issue will be an early measure of this session with a prohibitive tax on notes issued by banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Sir Henry Wrixon
Melbourne
Legislative Council
Weather delivers soaking rain and frost across Ashburton
The district endures heavy rain totaling 127 points over two days with 3 degrees of frost last night. Farmers expect benefits for soil moisture and an improved harvest next season while roads turn poor. Snow and sleet observed in Ashburton and back country, Mount Somers trucks coated in snow. Mr Bates forecasts damp cold weather, possible rain, and gradual temperature rise.
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Bates
Ashburton
Domain
Mount Somers
Floods Devastate Pelorus Valley and Surrounds in Marlborough
Heavy rain caused major flooding in Pelorus Valley with stock losses. The steamer Wootton collided with the schooner Falcon causing damage. Alfred Creek bridge washed away, Blenheim Nelson coach service halted. Pelorus tramline bridges washed. sawmill operations halted for about a month. Nelson reports widespread flooding and damage to gardens and poultry.
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Blenheim
Pelorus
Wootton
Blackball
Falcon
Alfred Creek
Rai
Nelson
Wairau
Messrs Brownlow and Company
Wheat futures rise on crop scares in Chicago trade
Reports from the north show disappointing crops and pest issues. July wheat at Chicago advanced as futures moved higher on the day, reflecting concerns over supply.
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Er Press Association
New York
Chicago
Lauderdale Sinks Near Greymouth Amid Heavy Seas
The steamship Lauderdale, ashore at Greymouth, is abandoned as a north east gale batters the coast. Crew are ashore and unharmed. an inquiry will probe the incident while a private message notes possible underwriter abandonment. Cargo valued at £2000, insured fully with Queensland Insurance.
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Creymouse
Lauderdale
Christchurch
Greymouth
Nydia
Florus Sound
Reese Bros
Marlborough Timber Company
Queensland Insurance Company
Consignees
Two-Up Play At Duneden Police Court Fines
At Duneden Police Court on June 89 eight men were each fined 40s and required to forfeit coats for playing two up.
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Duneden
Stage workers dispute settles in Dunedin with two year award
The Conciliation Commissioner Mr Triggs and assessors heard the first New Zealand stage workers dispute with John Fuller and Sons. Fuller accepts the claim conditions excluding picture or concert entertainments and a clause ensures fymen in permanent vaudeville earn at least 3s 4d per performance. The two year agreement starts August 1 and is adopted.
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Dunedin
Triggs
New Zealand
John Fuller and Sons
Fuller
Southern Cross
Quehanan
Lindsay
Culverhouse
Moore
McKenzie
Hunt
Ede
Findlay
Dalley
Chambers
Lennon
James
Broom
Halliburton
Terris
Breen
Howell
Old Boys
Ashburton
Richards
Rollitt
Cowan
Steel
McCallum
Mills
Jones
Bremner
Greenslade
Sheldon
Percy
McRae
Dobbin
Murray
Soal
Joynt
Wright and Wilding Reach Lawn Tennis Final in London
American Heals Wright defeated A Lowe 6 3 3 6 and 6 4 in the semi finals. Wilding beat Parker 7 5 6 1 6 2 to set up a final between Wright and Wilding in London.
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Per
Press Association
London
Heals Wright
A. Lowe
Wilding
Parker
Wright
Rakaia Horticultural Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Rakaia Horticultural Society met on June 21 with President Mir CG Hardy in the chair. A report noted two successful autumn shows, 152 members, and a £48 4s 1d balance. Officers for the year include President O A CG Hardy MAP and hon treasurer Ti Cartew. Seven new members were elected and prizes thanked.
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Rakaia Horticultural Society
Mir CG. A. CL Hardy
M.P
O. A. CG. Hardy
Vestamnes
Canterbury Rugby Union to host American University tour clash
The American University team will visit New Zealand in July and play fixtures in Wellington Dunedin Auckland Palmerston North and Christchurch. Canterbury hosts the Americans on July 23 with other itineraries noted including a possible Manawatu match between July 23 and July 30 and special visitor entertainments planned.
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Christchurch
Canterbury Rugby Union
Wellington
Otano
Dunedin
Canterbury
Aucklend
Auckland
Palmerston North
Manawatu
Dunefi
South
Disqualified Rugby Player After Rough Match
A player was disqualified for life in the Kaiti City versus Red Star match after rough play. The Rugby Union will investigate an incident after the game. Mount Somers and Methven fixtures drew large crowds while Springburn and Methven clubs vie for Ashburton Union honors.
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Gisborne
Kaiti City
Red Star
Rugby Union
Mount Somers
Methven
Springburn
Ashburton
Pathe Pictures and local concert plans in Ashburton
The Pathe Pictures present an up to date programme in Oddfellows Hall tonight. Ellwood Trio to perform in Ashburton on Friday July 8 replacing July 4. F W Greenwood returns after Ashburton No license council meeting in Wellington. Grass grub remains a major issue across the county with reports of frozen and reviving pests. Rangiatea Tuckey club vs High School lineup listed for tomorrow. Emergencies listed for J O Kane Moodie and Ef Houston. A severe influenza outbreak among horses spreads through Taranaki districts and local cattle complaints in the southern region.
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The
Pathe Pictures
the Oddfellows’ Hall
Hugo Gorlita
Dimnedin
Ellwood Trio
Ashburton
Carew
Rangiatea Tuckey Club
K. Aickenzie
L. Smith
D. Osborne
FR. Leggett
W. Minnis
L. Bryant
M. Sith
J. Hosken
Maude Hewson
M. Hewson
R. Hewson
J. O'Kane
J. Moodie
Ef. Houston
Taranaki
Sacks and Bags of Food Goods Sold At Local Market
Fragments show sacks and bags of various weights offered by a local provider. Mentions 160 lb bags 60 lb bags and 25 lb bags with machine cut products described as deli items including hams leaf lard and pats.
Valuable Town Residence and Furnishings for Sale
In compliance with Mr C W Seymour's instructions on his departure from the district, a valuable town residence with eight rooms is offered for sale. The corner property at Walker and Cox Streets Nos 1011-1012 Ashburton Sub Plan faces Hospital Grounds and includes a well equipped kitchen, water supply by engine, acetylene lighting, and extensive garden space with potential building allowances.
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C. W. Seymour
Walker and
Cox Streets
Ashburton
Lubitz
Wilding doubtful to return before Christmas in letter
In a private letter Anthony Wilding states he may not be back in the dominion until after Christmas. He adds that if the Davis Cup contest had been fixed for Christchurch he could have arranged his engagements accordingly.
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Christchurch
Anthony Wilding
Dominion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parliament OF New Zealand
BR. H W. J. Reares
F. Trask
J. Holmes
Baume
House OF Representatives
James Allen
R. H. J. Reeves
Holmes
IF. Trask
Marlborough
Commercial
F. W. Greenwood
Supreme Court
Holden
William Harvey
Ig 66
Tad
Fletcher
Cash Supply Stores
Fhriedlander Bros., Ltd
Wiest Street
Claridge
St. Ives
Bale
Friedlander Bros., Limited
D. Friedlander
Ashburton Borough
Enders
Harelock Street
H. H. Fooks
Suppy
A. A. Fooks
Wyanted
Tood
FL. J. Bonnington
Tancred Street
Wyante
Apply LO
Centheman
Guardian Office
Hefford’s
Burnett Street
Newman's Alley
Salvation Army
F H. Carson
Hopwood
Buxton and
Thomas
Triaucle Stores
Wiss
Price
Ashburton Gash Clothing
Somerset Corner
J. Burragh
Ational Mortgage '& Agency Co. of N.27, Ltd
National Mortough & Aes Company OF
N.Z
Crown
Sago, Tapioga, Etc
Kaitangata Coal
High Street
P.O. Box
Tina
Percy’s
Asuerton
Chas. Thomas
Fast Street
Oor
AVING
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Ashburton County
Ladies’ Coats
Flannelette
Manchester Bros
Saunders’ Buildings
H. Matson and CO
Eank
Awan Pictures
Pall Mall
Winston Churchil
Lord Leveland
America
Williamson
C. Henry
Max Pemberton
H. MM. Jones
Air Stationer
G. H. Carson
Cvele
Farmers’ Co-Op
Sharples
Association OF Canty
L. A
Prslimanary Advertisement
Greenstricet
M. Coleman Grhoig
North Canterbury
Faralers’ Co-Op
Henry Stephenson
Splendid Dairy Farm
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle
QTAGO
A. H. Aitken
GORE
Chertsey District
Mienton
Seali-Acre
Elsbache
Wewzealand
Clothing Factory
HAZ, Clothing Pactory
East Street
A. T. H. Williams
Larantee
Norwich Union Fire Insurance OF
Tigdeh
Colonial Mutual TA Association Society
Kerr Bros
Henry Stephenssor
Nails
Staples
Mitchell and Turner
Carson’s Cycle Works
South Canterwry
James Wallace
Arcade
Timaru
PRC AL
Stora
J. L. Myers, Cass and Wille Ste. Supply Store
McBeth
Rena
Macclesfield
SMITH
Robilliard & Son
Watchmakers and Jewellers
Next Bank OF New Zealand
Feere
H.P. N.F
Oates & Coo
Los
G. H. Buchanan
LU Wue
Thomas 5Ros
Bates of Piakas
Maloteel
R. Kennedy
Burnet Street
Ashburton Loan & Investment Society and
Bank OF Deposit
Ealy
Argade
Tancred Streets
Christian
Mitcheill
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