Wrights Aero Plane Accident and Other March Dispatches
United Press reports Mr Wilbur Wright uninjured after the propeller tangled at start and the aero plane damaged in London. Also Russia grants 5000 roubles to Mr Luxemburg for wrongful arrest at Odessa. Other items note a press conference luncheon plan, lamented Hebrides expedition killings, a mandamus denial in Bottomley case, theft of twenty ancient books from Lincoln Inn, Marconi enabled NY Chicago express, Pretoria steel quality, Rome earthquake relief funds totaling 18 million lire, an avalanche near Brenner, Krupp funding aeronautics research, and opium commission recommendations in Shanghai.
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Tree Bottomley
Smallman
Bottomley
London
High Court
Horatio Botomley
Lincoln Inn
New York
Chicago
Pretoria
J. €. Smuts
Rome
Calabria
Sicily
Madame Melba donates large gifts to Australasian cities
Madame Melba gave £1000 to the charities of each chief Australasian city and £500 to Wellington Auckland Christchurch and Dunedin. A destructive fire at Harrison Brothers store in Wangaratta causes about £14000 damage. The Amalgamated Miners Association at Bendigo rejects a unity plan for Australasian labour groups.
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Madame Melba
Melbourne
Australasia
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
Dunedin
Perth
Northam
Hixson
The
Marine Board
Papua
Sydney
Mackay
Pericles
Land
Harrison’ Brothers
Wangaratta
Amalgamated Miners’ Association
Bendigo
Trades Union Congress
Debate on Pension Costs and Irish Claims Stir British Parliament
In the Supplementary Estimates debate £910,000 for old age pensions was discussed. Mr Fell noted £377,000 already granted in Ireland and £81,000 in outstanding Irish claims. England pensions reach 1 in 88. Ireland 1 in 25. Projections blamed Ireland for higher pensioner numbers, while Balfour criticised fraud in Irish claims. The census dispute and priest as voucher issue were aired by Irish members. The naval estimates were delayed a week. Sir Roland Hood urged restraint for tariff reform advocates and the Chambers of Commerce backed tariff reform by a large margin.
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Ter. Press Association
London
Fell
Ireland
England
Lloyd-George
Asquith
New Zealand
Balfour
Birrell
Roland Hood
St Stephen‘s
Association of the Chambers of Commerce of the
United Kingdom
Hies
Australia considers imperial General Staff plan
Melbourne dispatch reports March 4 that the Federal Cabinet discussed My Haldane's imperial General Staff scheme. The idea was adopted with Australia to remain under local control while allowing officer interchange, safeguarding against Imperial control of Commonwealth officers.
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Melbourne
My Haldane
Australia
Mat Fisher
Dream 2 Wins Hardin Handicap at Ascot Vale Stakes
March 3 race alert records Dream 2 prevailing in the Hardin Handicap at Ascot Vale Stakes meeting. Sunny South Male 2 and Barm 8 noted among entrants with Dream 2 securing the top finish in a tight finish.
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Melbourne
Alert
Avinga O
John Swanson Buys Iloring Department and Park Excursion Planned
John Swanson purchases the Iloring Department of Andrew Orr and Co. Ltd including goodwill. The Hampstead School Excursion on Thursday the 11th will be at Wainoni Park New Hrighton with amusements and items Naval Engagement and the Wainont Geyser. Harvesters have finished work and many have moved south for harvest operations. an estimate cites 200 000 store sheep brought south. A Police Court case featured a defendent mocked the arresting constable prompting a 20s fine or 48 hours imprisonment. London correspondent notes Mr Henry Zander of Ashburton in London on business from Berlin. he and Mrs Zander may visit New Zealand this year. Cabinet directs ministers approve government notices before advertising. RHEUMO claims to eradiate uric acid and is sold by chemists and stores.
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Hampstead
Professor Bickerton
Wainoni Park
New Hrighton
London
Henry Ander
Ashburton
Berlin
Chemisch Technische Industrie, Limited
Zander
New Zealand
Christchurch
Police clash in Jardrai leaves eleven dead
A gang of Khort and Khalsa traders entered Jardrai near Koha prompting a police response that killed eleven in the ensuing fight. One officer was killed.
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Fer Press Association
Calcuty
Jardrai
Koha
Alle
Davis Cup preliminary match date set for challenge round
The Tennis Association announces the Davis Cup preliminary match date to allow a challenge round. America and England have challenged each other for the Davis Cup.
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Sydney
The
Tennis Association
London
America
England
Methodist Conference appoints Monie Missions secretary
At Willington on March 3 the Methodist Conference discussed Home Mission work and approved appointing an organising secretary for Monie Missions. The secretary will be stationed at Auckland to promote enthusiasm and recruit the best men.
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Willington
Monie
Auckland
Deaths in Napier and Wanganui Inquests
In Napier Samuel Spence aged about fifty eight a Hastings clerk walked into the sea and drowned. His body was recovered and inquest evidence showed he had been drinking and living with his family until a month ago. The verdict recorded drowning. In Wanganui Mrs G E Nalder aged twenty six died suddenly after her husband left at 7 30. A sister visiting found her dead in the bedroom. She had been unwell. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
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Per Frees Association
Napier
Samuel Spence
Hastings
Wanganuil
G. E. Nalder
Nalder
Supreme Court Sitting in Invercargill Not Guilty Verdict
Maud Buchanan was charged with attempted murder assault with intent and unlawfully wounding Vera Mackay at the Supreme Court in Invercargill. The defence argued the defendant acted from a distressed mind due to anonymous letters. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Invercargill
Marsh
Supreme Court
Maud Buchanan
Dbd
W. Mackay
Vera Mackay
My Solomon
Mackays
Moon Phases and Orbital Markers Noted
The text lists lunar phases including Last Quarter at 7 2 26 p.m. New Moon at 22 7 41 a.m. First Quarter at 29 4 19 a.m. Apogee at TV 7 30 p.m. and Perigee at 21 00 pm. It resembles a historical astronomical schedule.
Wellington Exports Rise In February Trade
Wellington shows higher export value in February than last year with total shipments totaling £638 817 versus £544 400 previously. This reflects a satisfactory year over year increase for the port.
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Wellington
Le Wai Pounamy College for Maori Girls Opening
Bishop Julius will open Le Wai Pounamy College for Maori girls at Ohaka tomorrow afternoon. The college aims to train Maori girls from South Island pahs in mind, body, spirit, and domestic skills to aid native sisters on their return. Mrs Miller has been appointed principal. the building will house twelve girls.
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Christchurch
Julius
Ohaka
South Island
Miller
Dunedin
Conciliation Commissioners Meet Over Hotel and Restaurant Dispute
Auckland March 3. The first Conciliation Commission meeting, presided by Mr Harle Giles, heard the hotel and restaurant employees dispute. Union rep Mr Long urged direct referral to arbitration and called for Giles to resign, while employer counsel sought a three week adjournment. Giles used his casting vote to grant the adjournment.
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Per Press Association
Auckland
Conciliation Commisionera
Harle Giles
Myr Long
Arbitration Court
Long
I Knox
Ele
Wreckage Signals Recovery and Local Prospecting
Blenheim customs reports picking up red pine boards vessel deck parts and sail fragments in Clomly Bay. Nightcaps hosts vigorous gald prospecting while Western Star shows distant samples waterborn and rigged. editorial notes praise common sense over genius and reflect on attained skills.
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Wellington
Blenheim
Clomly Bay
Wateravorn
Bargain Household goods sale list
Sets of Jugs from 1s 2d each. Cups and Saucers from a dozen. Plates 1s 9d and 2s 3d per dozen. Glass Dishes from 3d each. Teapots from 1d each. Children's Mugs from 3d each. Children's Cups and Saucers from 6d each.
Prices Astonish at Local Store Sale
Ransom 47 ploughshares and 123 items offered at sixpence per dozen. Milk pans from 20 Fry Pans from IC Red and Blue Jump Raddle priced per dozen. Bluestone items featured. A Visit to our Store will Pay will now go as far as £1. AN Stock. The Prices will astonish.
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Home and Foreign
United Press Association
Perfectric Telegraph
Wilbur Wright
Russia
Luxemburg
Odessa
Gilbert Parker
House of Commonia
McKenna
Charles Dilke
Santo Island
New Hebrides
Vienna
Brenner
Erlin
Kruppere
Goettingen University
Peein
International Opium Commission
Shanghai
Hong Kong
United Press Resoliation
Electric Telegraph
Parbsitankig Defenge
General Sta
Per Preas Association
Copsright
Sporting
John Swanson
Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd
North Island
Ehhetie
Affairs Hi India
UG Conpesteu
National Mortgage & Agency CO. OF
H.Z., Limited
Rakaia Sal
T. Richards
Wan
A. Ploughman
Mre Wilson
Wakanui
Flemington
sAshburton
Robinson’s
Tinwald
G. Knowles-Smith
J. B. Christian
T. F. Gibson
R. F. Curtis
Ostbottom
A. I. Curtis
Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd
Rakaia Sale
Crounty
KR Logg
Evangelist
Glasgow
Arcade Chambers
McDonald’s
Stephenson
Manchester Street
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency CO
Lit
E.G. Staveley
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Waterton
Ariedlander Bros., Ltd
Ht. Endsen
ENGAL_ Razara
Ay Gd
Percy's
D. Friedlander
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Chas, Thomas
East Street
Stocka
Lyndhurst
AY Ag Dniver
Carson Sarolea
Carson Minerva
Simms Victoria
Zealandia Minerva
T Peroy
Peroy's
Frizdlander Bros, Ltd
Canterbury
Spaveley
Oata
Staveley
Rakaia Presbyterian Church
Gambo Street
Poxixa
PHACY
Henry Stephenson
Mra
Mona - Harrison
Alex, M. Allan
Otago University Christian Mission
Lauriston
Gherace Eal
Seay Peres Marek
Rakdia
Seayi
Longbeach
Wheatstone
Ford's Road
Graham’s Road
A. A. Fooks
Longbeach Road
Cox's
Grigg Streets
Ashburton Domain
George Aldridge
Orange Hall
Tancred Street
Rangitata Road Board
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
J.C. Bell
Anama Road Board
J.B. Christian
Kinsmead
Smith
H. M. Jones
Building Societies
Corner Arcade
J. GB
Christian
United
Kingdo
Condon Eilectiry
Abehurch Cane
London, B.C
Percy
Messrs Jetts and Frost
W. A. Shattock
Butcher
W. R. Shattoel
Jeffs and Frost
Butchers
Marce
G. H. and Co
Methodist Conference
Ephemeris
SUN
Corus Operascopi. É
Brigtie Carlisle
College For Maori Girls
Per Prees Association
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Amberley
EWE Fair
St. March
Bherp
EWES
Trom
Fylvesta
Wainont
W. Thompson
Ashburtonermanent Building and Investment Society
Guo
Ruary
Albert Roberts
NZ. Farmers’ Co.op
Association OF Canterbury Ltd
H. A. Lloyd
G. Hofford & CO
Harold E. Gurtis
Cameron Street
A. L. Zouch
Telephone
P.O
Grain and Produce Broker
Henry S. Fitter
Mail, and
Guardian New Buildings
Burnett Street
Next Post Office
Methven
RAK Aia
Railway Hotel
Yorkshire Insurance Company
A. L. Zough
Inewizerland
H. H. Curtis
Totty
R. Totty
Burnett Grante Ashburton
F. H. Chgat and CO
F. H. Cheat & Co
Saturn
ANS
Royal Exchange Assurance
Lond
SAC
Aose
Neely
Mendall
TIOR
Varnaday
F. H. Choat
John Orr& GO
Kenrick
Steven's
Mason’s
ATLAS
Per Foren
Dagen
Haws
Messrs Kerr Bros
Sultanas
Muscatels
Ib Tucker
Frimley Pix Fruits
Edmond
Crosse
Blackwell
Deans
Warner
Elliman
Small
Nestles
Tin
Allenbury
Allenbury’s
Pkt
Emi
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