Marvel v Wheat firm as London market inches up
London market shows firmness with butter market steady and prices quoted. Australian wheat cargos sold at 26s and around 36s per cwt amid upward pressure. buyers offer up to 4s 63d while sellers hesitate. Flour prices rise to £10. wool sales remain firm. Dalgety Co reports London office note March 3 stating steady butter and potential consumption boost.
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Marvel v. Wheat
Sydney
London
Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited
Frozen Meat Market Telegraph Report From Napier
The CC and D Company London cables the latest on the frozen meat market. Canterbury mutton bid 43d Napier Wellington and North Island 8d. Lamb first bid. Beef fore quarters hind ends and other cuts bid.
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Napier
The
CC. and D. Company
London
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Eos
Fores
Hinds
Tea and its uses in health and digestion across ages
The article extols tea’s wellness benefits and cautions against overuse with heavy meals. It cites Kinglake's plague-era experience, describes tea aiding skin cooling and toxin release, and warns that strong tea with meat impairs digestion and leatherizes tannins.
Mellor's Shoes Offers Light Durable Footwear Sale
During the holiday season the ad promotes Mellor's Shoes with light durable footwear at economical prices. It touts a district altering sale and urges readers to see the advertisement for details and deals unmatched in the district.
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Mellor
Wool and Livestock Markets and Social News from Ashburton
District reports list large sheep and cattle totals in Wellington Province. Addington market sales include W S Strange and others selling ewes and lambs for Ashburton farmers. Charitable Aid Board discussed old age pensioners at Old Man's Home. Oddfellows and Friendly Societies plan functions and evangelistic meetings. Various local notes cover agriculture, rail by laws, and public notices.
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Addington
Ashburton
Wat
W. F. Magson
Rekaia
J. Downie
Chertsey
Charitable Aid Board
J. Harper
H. Friedlander
Local and General News From Ashburton
A rough note on a public meeting in the Oddfellows Hall disrupted by rowdy youths. A Mount Somers and Rangburn party picnicked at McParlane's Bush Alford Forest with fine scenery and generous refreshments. Wheat sales total over 20 000 bushels at 4s 1d to 4s 2d per bushel. Captain Alex Wilkie on holiday in Ashburton. Sergeant Louhy returned from the West Coast. Tinwald Hort Society awards Millichamp Bros a top prize for flowers and pot plants. Musterers voice wage dissatisfaction but fear of union joining. Kennedy questions the claim. Evans offers a job to a witness. Ensor also offers employment if suitable.
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Ringburn
McParlane's Bush
Alford Forest
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ashburton
Tinard Horticultural Society
Messrs Millichamp Bros
Tinwald
Kennedy
Ma Evans
Farmers
C. H. Ensor
Pasteurisation debate at Ashburton dairy meeting
Ashburton Ag and Pastoral Association discussed risks of tuberculosis via mixed milk from factories. Request to pasteurise all skim milk before distribution prompted a reply from Minister McNab noting government will not yet impose pasteurisation and will rely on dairy inspections and disease prevention measures.
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W. H. Zouch
Mackenzie County
Lake Tekapo
Lake Pukaki
Zouch
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
New Zealand
W. J. Silcock
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Gilcock
Agricultural Department
Gilruth
J. B. Christian
Association
R. McNab
Wellington
Conciliation Board Hears Farm Labourer Dispute at Kangtora
The Kangtora Conciliation Board examined farm labourers including Aaron Ans and Samuel James Horne on wages and conditions. Testimony covered weekly rates, lambing hours, dog and horse costs, and preferred pay methods with unions seeking about £1 12s 6d per week plus Sundays.
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Mount Me
Kennedy
Thomas
Aaron Ans
North Canterbury
Samuel
James Horne
Rangiora
Southbridge
Culverden
St.Andrews
Winchester
Dairymen Press for Regulations Review at Halewell
Halewell dairymen rejected the one cow one bale rule and yard race. they sent a telegram to Agriculture Minister McNab seeking delay and a meeting. MP Geo Witty forwarded the motion and relayed the minister’s reply promising to discuss the issue and consider case by case accommodation.
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Halewell
Rt. McNab
Geo. Witty
M.P
McNab
Witty
Wellington
Canterbury Rivers Declared Dirty and Unfishable
This morning’s river report states that the Canterbury rivers are dirty and unfishable. Local observers note pollution and unsafe conditions for anglers across all surveyed waterways.
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Canterbury Rivers
Rheumo Praised by New Plymouth Plumber John Abbott
John Abbott of New Plymouth praises Rheumo in a July 6 1907 letter, saying it cured his rheumatism and rheumatic gout and noting his long local residence. He recommends Rheumo to acquaintances and mentions storekeepers and chemists selling it.
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John Abbott
New Plymouth
Tercentenary plans for Quebec noted in London
Reports from London on March 4 note that the King and Prince of Wales will attend the upcoming tercentenary celebrations of Quebec. Other items include a note on arbitration demands between the United States and Venezuela, influenza deaths in London, and various political and military updates.
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Quebec
London
Tie Prines
Princess of Wales
New York
United States
Venezuela
British Education Bill Backed by Free Church Delegates
Free Church delegates numbering 2000 in London unanimously resolved to support the Education Bill after listening to Dr Clifford speak for the Government. He called the Bill far seeing and broad based, contrasting it with the Licensing Bill which he said had not been surpassed for justice.
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Pet Press Association
London
Free Church
Clifford
Apeett
Gam Releor
Wisom
Debate on Navy Estimates Predicts Two Power Standard Risk
Mr A H Lee warned the Government’s modest programme would fail to keep Britain ahead of two powers in Dreadnought ships. G Lambert, Civil Lord of the Admiralty, claimed Britain’s strength as secure and welcomed other powers’ 1916 plans while hoping Rosyth base would be ready in five to ten years. Mr Halfour argued naval estimates are illusory and must rise unless the lower standard is abandoned.
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London
A. H. Lee
Britain
Germany
G. Lambert
Admiralty
Rosyth
Halfour
Hastings by election yields Ducros successor in Unionist win
Arthur Ducros, son of the retiring member, wins the Hastings by election with 4495 votes. Liberal R Vernon Harcourt gains 3477. Ducros credits his victory to tariff reform stance and colonial preference.
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London
Hastings
Harvey Ducros
Arthur Ducros
R. Vernon Harcourt
Ducros
Campbell Bannerman's Health Update Hidden in Dispatches
London reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman had a quiet day with weakness and low mood while a March 4 bulletin notes a slight gain in strength. The March 5 dispatch confirms ongoing illness and fluctuating condition.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Botha Rejects Farmers Demand for Protection
South Africa Pretoria March 4 General Botha says the farmers request for reimposition of protection against neighboring states is absolutely impossible and he would rather resign than surrender his principles. He supports free trade with the Cape and Natal and hints duties on overseas goods may rise. The speech provokes friction between the Ministry and the Het Valk party.
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Pretoria
Botha
Cape
Natal
Het Valk
Cape Premier cites deficit and calls for unified Parliament
March 4 report from Victoria West quotes Mr Merriman the Cape Premier as saying a deficit of £3,000,000 threatens solvency. He proposes higher taxes and closer union of the States, arguing South Africa is over governed. He favors one Parliament.
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Capetown
Merriman
Cape
Victoria West
South Africa
The Gospel of Hate. Mr Shippy’s Absal aint
A report states Mr Shippy’s assailant identified as Averluck from Kight ness. About a hundred suspects were arrested in connection with the affair tied to another alleged murderous organization.
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New York
Shippy
Averluck
Kightness
Barcelona Faces King Alfonso Visit Amid Tense Threats
A Barcelona placard warns of outrage during King Alfonso and Queen's visit. Messages from Madrid dated February 28 and 29 indicate the King and Queen plan a Barcelona trip to show political calm, with the Premier to accompany the King. Queen-Dowager Christina may reside in Barcelona to foster loyalty.
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Mareh
Barcelona
Alonso
Alfonso
Madimid
Christina
South Australia Draws With England as Innings End in Drawn Match
Adelaide report: weather fine as match resumed. South Australia 445 in first innings. England in second innings four down for La4. Final totals show South Australia 445 and 184 in England chase, Braund taking six wickets. Match ends in draw with detailed bowling figures.
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O’connor
Mayne
Claxton
C. Hill
Dolling
Hill
Hewer
Chamberlain
Gehre
South Australia
Jennings
Young
Blythe
Gehrs
Hobbs
Braund
Rhodes
Pellew
Gunn
E Young
Hil
St Young
R. Hill
Hower
Grawford
O'Connor
Rane
Crawford
Hows
Hutchings
Profit or No Profit in Fourth Test Balance Sheet Doubts
Melbourne dispatch states the Cricket Association rebutted claims of over 1300 profit from the fourth test. The treasurer published a balance sheet showing a profit of only fivepence after expenses and payments, including 3 16s for McKenzie's coat.
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Melbourne
Cricket Association
McKenzie
London bishop cites lack of public schools in Russia
Dr Ingram, Bishop of London, reports after visits to St Petersburg Moscow and Warsaw that Russia lacks public school games and that Britain neglects to introduce sports, reflecting on youth revolutions and unrest.
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Ingram
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Warsaw
Russia
Radon Gendarmerie Chief Found Dead in Terror Attack
ST. PETERSBURG reports terrorists murdered the chief of the gendarmerie at Radon on March 4. The attack is described as a targeted assassination prompting a security sweep and inquiries by local authorities.
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ST. Petersburg
Radon
Complaint Against A Publican In Auckland
Police filed a serious complaint with the Auckland Licensing Committee over a city hotel licensee. Patrick Smith stayed nine to ten days, paid £50, received £24 back by Feb 9, spent at least £6 on drinks for hangers-on, and later went insane, now confined in Avondale Asylum. The bench questioned the licensee's conduct and indicated the license would not be renewed.
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Auckland
Patrick Smith
Smith
Avondale Asylum
Zaconsin
Bible Reading and Juvenile Crime Report
Auckland March 4 The Auckland Scripture Gift Association annual report notes disaffection from Bible reading in national schools and links it to rising juvenile crime. The committee says public cases appear weekly and hidden cases are likely numerous affecting dominion welfare.
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Auckland
Legacy to Dunedin Hospital from Scottish death
A Scottish woman who died bequeathed a substantial legacy to the Dunedin Hospital, announced by the Press Association from Dunedin on March 5. The bequest is reported as a significant endowment to the local medical institution.
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Per -Press Association
Dunedin
Scotland
Qt Dunedin Hospital
Bankrupt Robert Gibbs Faces New Charge in Neavesville
Robert Gibbs former hotel keeper now in Neavesville faces a fresh charge as an absconding bankrupt. He was brought from Honolulu where in August he was sentenced by the Supreme Court to imprisonment for false pretences. The magistrate regarded the case as an attempt to re arrest him after extradition, and Gibbs was ordered to return for sentence.
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Auckland
Robert Gibb
Neavesville
Honolulu
Supreme Court
Conngel
Gibb
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