Ship unions wage strikes halt Atlantic liner operations
In Liverpool and nearby ports unions including deckhands and stewards push strikes affecting Cunard and Pacific fleet lines. Dockers, Mersey lightship crew, Hull Rotmill workers, Dublin crews, and Grimsby workers demand higher wages and shorter hours while 1000 extra police bolster Hull. Central Railway sailors reach terms with management.
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London
Cunard
Canadian “Pacific
Deckers
Liverpool
Zeeland
Mersey
Ifty
Manchester
Dublin
Rotrmill
Hull
Askwith
Dorkers
Grimsby
Central Railway Company
Train Derailment on Auckland Main Trunk Line
An express train leaving Auckland at 9 15 P M derailed four carriages after hitting siding points near Te Raiwhata. All passengers were held for seven hours before transfer to a morning Wellington express. Two men to be suspended. line traffic to be impeded. The accident cited as irregularity at points.
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Auckland
Pearing
Te Raiwhata
Wellington
UK shipowners push moderate wage rise at ports
A London conference of 100 shipowners recommended standard district wages and urged the Shipping Federation to expand its role to cover wage disputes. It unanimously decided to oppose recognizing the Sailors’ and Fire Brigades unions and the National Transport Workers’ Federation.
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London
United Kingdom
Shipowners Association
Ipping Federation
Transport ‘Workers’ Federation
Scarcity and unrest hit Hull as grain unloads stall
June reports from London describe Hull facing shortages and rising prices as two hundred thousand quarters of grain fail to unload. North England warehouses sit empty, oil mills near stoppage, collieries halt, and a large mob disrupts port activity prompting police from Sheffield and Birmingham to deploy in Hull.
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London
Hull
England
Sheffield
Birmingham
London Riot Blocks Hull Mills As Strike Fears Rise
June reports from London describe a mob attacking Joseph Rank flour mills and Reckitt's starch works in Hull after firemen refused to strike. Police faced stoning and window smashing as women and children were trampled. officers charged, injuring a dozen men. News that G R Askwith would confer with employers and strike leaders helped quell the riot.
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London
Hull
Joseph” Rank
Reckitt
G. R. Askwith
Hill
Japan in Doing Reveals Consular View of Famine Effects
New Zealand Consul General Mr Young reports from Sydney on June 30 that despite famine reports, the Japanese people show general prosperity. He notes government support and local enterprises, especially shipbuilding, are drawing strong success.
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Sydney
Mr Young
Japan
New
Zealand
Unburied Body at Christchurch Hospital Sparks Inquiry
A hospital scandal report from Christchurch dated June 30 describes a patient named Rameda Wilson who died June 11. His body lay unburied for nearly a fortnight as records were misfiled and undertaker notified late, with burial finally held June 28. The hospital committee will review the case next week.
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Christchurch
Rameda Wilson
Theospital
Wilson
Ayere
Protest Over Ritualistic Practices At St Michael’s Church
In Christchurch sixty Church of England members memorialised Bishop Julius protesting alleged ritualistic practices at St Michael’s Church. They cite mass vestments wafers elevation and prostrations. Bishop Julius defends broad rubrics and defer discussion until the Diocesan Synod in September.
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Christchurch
Church of England
Julius
St. Michael's
Ware
St. Michael’s Church
Royal Picture Company screens new animated films at Theatre Royal
A good turnout last night as the Royal Picture Company presented a fresh batch of animated pictures at the Theatre Royal. The program was well received and maintained the company’s reputation for high quality entertainment, with audiences enjoying the newly shown films.
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Royal
Royal Picture Company
Coronation Celebrations at Ashburton Sports Programme
The Ashburton Coronation events featured a torchlight procession, fireworks, and an open-air band concert drawing a large crowd. Cadet awards, a royal shield presentation, and street illuminations followed a day of festivities with civic displays and festive parades.
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Ashburton
Cloge
Baring Square
Salvation Army
County
Temperance
J. BR. Steel
Tancred
Burnett, Bast
West
West Street
Gas Spirit Prices and Methylated Spirits Offer
The Norma Gas'C mk The Spirit burns thoroughly as heating power stated. Spirit consumption described as small in comparison. Our price shows methylated spirits at 4 shillings per gallon and a 19 shilling sixpence each offer.
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Brock’s
Belgica Lamps Offer Better Light With Lomipe Glow
A local ad touts Belgia Lamps with Lomipe glow promising economical, smokeless light without chimney issues. Only two left and shipments delayed, urging early orders for 50 candlepower lamps at 90/76 Canal power price.
Jam and Pie Fruits Trade List Details
A detailed listing of jams and pie fruits with multiple tin and jar sizes including peach jam raspberry jam quince jam and gooseberry jam. Also mentions bottled fruit and kerosene products with assorted sack and bag weights and brand names.
Election of One Councillor for Ashburton Borough
Public notice records an election held under the Municipal Corporations Act 1908 and Local Elections and Polls Act 1908 for Ashburton Borough on June 29 1911. Candidates and vote totals are listed with the counts 279 and 158 for the named individuals.
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Moore Street
Ashburton
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