Anderson, Guiney and Reid Dominate Long Innings
In a tense county report, Anderson topscored with 109 as the innings climbed to 109 for eight. Guiney and Knight fell to Cusdin while Reid struck key wickets at the east end. Moon and Thomas contributed, but the stage belonged to Anderson whose long support propelled the total.
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Knight
Reid
Anderson
Guiney
Waters
Moon
Blackie
Willow
Rix
Thomas
Theazores
KO ‘Perrin
Cusdin Foe
Ht. A
C ‘Knight
Atkinson
Cecil Moon
Q. Ashby
Chapman
J. Reid
Cusdin
New Zealand Sails From Capetown With Royal Reception
In Capetown on March 5 50 Parliament members including Molteno Smartt Phillips and Fitzpatrick joined the New Zealand for provisioning before the battleship sailed to Durban. Fifty crew members later visited Camp Bay for an aquatic carnival and Johannesburg for a municipal visit as the mayor hosted a City Hall reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
New Zealand
Camp Bay
Simonstown
Johannesburg
Messrs
Molteno
Smartt
Phillips
Fitzpatrick
Durban
Suffragette Ella Stevenson Sentenced in London Nine Months
A suffragette named Ella Stevenson was sentenced to nine months imprisonment in London for placing phosphorus in a letter-box at Richmond. The sentence was handed down as reported by the Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ella Stevenson
Richmond
Turakina Fire Reaches Lower Hold in Rio De Janeiro
A fire erupts in the Turakina’s No. 3 cross-bunker of the lower hold in Rio de Janeiro. The blaze is hard to reach and heavy cargo damage is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janiero
Turakina
Fire on Turakina reaches insulators as butter burns
March 5 report from Rio Janeiro notes fire on the Turakina spread to the insulators. Butter burning aboard prompted flooding of the hold and passengers to land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janiero
Turakina Beached as Fire Rages Near Rio Janiero
The Turakina has been beached and fire is burning fiercely near Rio Janiero. Anxiety grows for the vessel’s safety as reports arrive from March 6 with two time stamps.
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Rio Janiero
South Africa Debate on Naval Defence and Imperial Ties
In Cape Town March 5 the Assembly debated whether South Africa should contribute to naval defence. Premier Botha proposed consulting the Motherland before any annual payment, while Smartt urged non party unity and noted Capetown docks. Merriman warned against imperial arms competition as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Selburn
Louis Botha
Botha
South Africa
Thomas Smartt
New Zealand
John Merriman
Smartt
Europe
Canada
London
Great Britain
Merrimin
Merriman
Canadian Debate in Ottawa About Hiring English Sailors
March 4 debate features Mr. Tairiffy arguing against hiring Englishmen for Canadian ships. Government speakers retaliate that Laurier’s fleet is too weak to fight and too slow to flee, with no Canadians available to man it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Mr. Tairiffy
Navy
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Civilians Send Aid as War Rages in Scutari
Essad Pasha under a flag of truce asks General Martinovitch to dispatch bandages for the wounded in Scutari. Queen Helena contributes a large quantity of medical supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cettinje
Essad Pasha
Traisa
Martinovitch
Scutari
Helena
Turkey Refuses Indemnity in Treaty Talks
Constantinople reports the Grand Vizier states Turkey will not pay an indemnity as the Powers act in good offices. The interviewer notes the Allies are informed of Turkey's proposals and are now seeking inquiries from the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Constantinople
Akaroa County Races at Motukarara Held in Fine Weather
Christchurch reports Akaroa County Racing Club meeting at Motukarara in fine weather. Hurdles event won by Gold Twin over Gold Seaker and Debonaire by four lengths in 2 59. Maiden race won by Pine Chrysalis with Forest Bella and Glentin following by a length in 1 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Akaroa County Racing Club
Motukarara
Gold Twin
Gold Seaker
Debonaire
Pine—Chrysalis
Forest Bella
Glentin
Regent Cigars Offer Free Gilt Scheme Presents
A weekend trip companion is a packet of Regent Cigarettes inviting readers to join the Great Free Gilt Scheme. It touts forty beautiful presents to choose from and urges participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Regent
Labour unrest plan of campaign prepared
Derby Labour member Thomas says strike committees are forming in numerous railway centres. He notes greater determination this time than in 1911 and that railwaymen have not sought Board of Trade intervention. Midland officials declare a plan of campaign to a finish and reject government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas
Derby
Board of Trade
Midland
Sydney Gas Strike Turmoil at Lord Mayor Rally
The Sydney crowd, at the Town Hall rally, clashed as police moved in with batons to eject several protesters after the Lord Mayor was loudly opposed. The disturbance ended with order restored and gas service reportedly turned on again by the North Shore Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
North Shore Company
Richardson comments on loading orders crisis at Midland Railway
In London on March 5 the Manchester Guardian reports Richardson says a control officer failed to inform him of head office loading instructions. He spoke hastily of refusing to obey the General Manager to avoid personal responsibility. G Murray Smith, chairman of Midland Railway, says no animosity exists and Richardson could be reinstated if he complies. Newspapers hope a crisis is averted.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Richardson
G. Murray Smith
Midland Railway Company
Lord Mayor Faces Riot during Sydney Gas Strike Meeting
A large crowd at Sydney Town Hall on March 6 heard the Lord Mayor urge fair play as strikers and supporters clashed with police. Disturbances led to ejecting several men while others offered aid to restore order. Resolutions backed gas service restoration and volunteer support, with sixty undergraduates and others offering help.
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Sydney
Goulder
Arnved
Chamber “of Commerce
Employers’ Federation
Chamber of Manufacturers
Commerce and Industry
Man Discovers New Dress Code for Fire Watch
A man disguises himself in old clothes to perform a four hour fireman shift while others mimic his lead. Retorts refill steadily and officials hope the City will move forward tomorrow.
Sequel to the Town Hall Meeting Ends in Fine
Sequel to the Town Hall meeting reports a four man crowd fined five pounds for assaulting superintendent Goulder during the melee. Goulder was knocked down struck with a chair and his uniform torn. About forty Manly Gas Company employees joined the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Goulder
Manly Gas Company
Naval Tragedy As Yorck Sinks Torpedoer In North Sea
The Yorck rammed torpedoer 2178 two miles south of Heligoland, sinking it. Sixty-seven men drowned including the commander and navigation officer. fifteen were saved. The incident followed days of fleet maneuvers near Heligoland with Kaiser's inspection at Wilhelmshaven.
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Berlin
Yorck
Heligoland
North Sea
Wilhelmshaven
Strikes and Mediation in Town Hall Labor Row
Union secretaries push for peace with honour as 400 volunteers attend a Town Hall meeting. Gasworkers demand a Wages Board and Parliament intervention while unions split over a general strike. Mortlake workers strike over unskilled damage. volunteers arrive to support. newspaper Worker criticizes Ministry handling and calls for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lassetter
Australian Gaslight Company
Federated Engine-drivers’ Union
Labour Council
Mortlake Works
Worker
Ministry
Wade
Newcastle
Labour
Railway Men Dictate Terms in Reinstatement Case
The Amalgamated Railwaymen's Executive in London on March 6 informed the Midland Railway Company they demand Richardson's reinstatement. They insist any change in instructions be issued to an employee in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Railwaymen’s Executive
Midland Railway’ Company
Richardson
Wheat Handlers Resume Strike Ends in Sydney
The wheat handlers strike has been settled in Sydney and the workers will resume today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ferry workers avoid strike over wages board pledge
Threatened industrial action among ferry workers was averted after they accepted an undertaking by Mr Carmichael that the Wages Board will address their claims at the earliest opportunity.
Transport workers strike in Perth disorderly scenes
Transport workers in Perth began a strike in March forcing disorderly scenes as lorries were toppled. Non union drivers fled and now work under police protection amid the disruption.
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Perth
Eight landing areas defined for airships in Britain
The Home Office names eight landing zones including Brighton Margate and The Wash. Aircraft cannot carry guns and require two days notice to the Consul and eighteen hours to the Home Office before arrival. Permits cost 60s per airship and 20s per aeroplane with warning signals a smoke shell and red rocket. penalties include imprisonment and fines for violations and espionage.
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Press Association
London
Home Office
Brighton
Margate
Wash
Aicraft
Britain
A Cause for Laughter in Europe at British Rules
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Europe shakes with laughter as Britain enforces new aircraft regulations. The humorous reaction highlights widespread amusement at the perceived oddities and impact of the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Europe
Great Britain
Aviator Geoffrey England Dies After Monoplane Crash
London reports a tragic aviation accident at Stonehenge. Geoffrey England fell about 5000 feet during a monoplaning attempt, the craft overturned, and he was found dead in the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geoffrey England
Stonehenge
Eugland
Airship Seen Off English Coast Sparks Admiralty Inquiry
The Admiralty seeks reports from merchant ships and fishermen about an airship sighted on February 24 and 28 along the English coast. The inquiry was received on March 6 at 11 55 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Volunteers Enrolled to Supply North Shore Companies
At the meeting many individuals enrolled as volunteers to be distributed among the North Shore Company's units. The group hopes to continue the supply tomorrow if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
North Shore Company
Lord Mayor's Practice Lead Fireman Shift Presents
A compact London style notice touts cigars and cigarettes with purity and quality, praising a city supply from the Town Hall. It mentions gifts from the Lord Mayor and options at Kent Street Gas Works, urging patrons to choose presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teegent
Kent Street Gas Works
Mr Holman in London for talks with colonial leaders
Federal Attorney General Mr Holman met with Secretary of State for the Colonies Mr Harcourt in London. The Imperial Cabinet will host a dinner on March 27 for Mr Harcourt and other overseas ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Presa Association
London
Holman
Harcourt
Imperial Cabinet
Jocular Captain Suspended for Six Months
Captain McKenzie of the Gleeholm has had his license suspended for six months after an incident on the last voyage from Australia. He reportedly inserted a bath thermometer into the cook’s back to take his temperature during a drunken episode.
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London
McKenzie
Gleeholm
Drankenness
Australia
Murdered Girl Esther Porter Found Near Punchbowl Station
Fourteen year old Esther Porter of Barkstone is found near Punchbowl with head injuries. Police suspect murder after a brutal assault and robbery on her route home from visiting her mother at the hospital. Tramps are being considered, and a desperate struggle is indicated by marks on the scene and missing money and a basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Esther Porter
Barkstone
Punchbowl
Porter
Gas Workers Protest NSW Labour Ministry Action
A Melbourne meeting of gas workers passed a resolution denouncing the New South Wales Labour Ministry for urging the public to scab on gas employees. They call for a just reward at the next elections.
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Labour Ministry of
New South Wales
In Defence of Her Mother
Kate Siely is arrested at Shell Harbour on a murder charge after an inquest where Mrs Siely testified that the father abused alcohol and the daughter. The testimony states the father became violent, threatened the family with a gun, and the gunshot occurred during a struggle over the weapon. Kate claimed she acted to save her mother.
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Press Association
Sydney
Kate Siely
Shell Harbour
Siely
Kate
New Consumption Cure Sought by Government Trial
The State Government sought a trial sample of Friedmann's consumption cure on March 6 but Friedmann said it was not for sale and that patients were treated only under his personal direction at the Berlin Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Friedmann
Berlin Institute
Connecticut offers Friedmann million for curing consumption
On March 5 New York reports state authorities offer Friedmann one million dollars to cure consumption and a banker adds another million if he can save the life of the donor's consumptive son-in-law.
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Connecticut
Friedmann
New York
Regent Cigarettes Offer Free Gifts and Fragrant Smoke
Regent Cigarettes promote fragrant smoke with a free gift scheme. The notice claims forty presents to choose from and targets inhaler users seeking a pleasant experience.
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Regent
Cured Croupy Cough With Chamberlain’s Remedy
A New Zealand mother reports her four year old Myrtle had a harsh croupy cough. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a few doses the croupy symptoms vanished and the child recovered. The family praises the remedy and notes it was sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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Myrtle
H. Cordes
Cromwell
New Zealand
Hotep
Chamberlain
Solduhys
Marconi Contracts Libel Case Set for April Trial
A libel suit against Cecil Chesterton and Godfrey Isaacs tied to Marconi contracts has been returned and will go to trial in April. The case arose from allegations published in connection with government wireless contracts in London.
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London
Cecil Chesterton
Godfrey Isaacs
Marconi
Japanese Treasury Bills Placed for Nine Million Pounds
Japanese Treasury Bills to the amount of £9,000,000 have been placed, yielding 84 per cent, with one and two years' currency.
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London
Shipbuilding Works Extension in London Report
Harland and Wolff extend shipyard works in London with new engineering tasks and additional hands to be employed, signaling continued expansion and labor growth in March.
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London
Harland
Liberia Concession Sparks German Liberian Trade Debate
The Reichstag debated Mogsra Lever Brothers' Liberian concession. The Government protested the concession as contrary to the German Liberian commerce agreement. Liberia replied the Legislature had not given sanction, while Germany said treaty rights would be protected if needed.
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Reichstag
Mogsra Lever Brothers
Liberia
Germany
Lipton Challenges for the America Cup
The Daily Express reports Sir Thomas Lipton has issued a challenge for the prestigious America Cup, signaling renewed competition for the sailing trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
Sir Thomas Lipton
President Wilsons Cabinet Officially Announced
President Wilson’s cabinet is now officially announced with the full list of names and positions. The release comes from Washington dated March 5 noting completion of the slate and confirming the appointments.
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Washington
Wilson
The Commonwealth Western Tragedy
Mrs Labatto told police she suffered years of unhappiness with her husband and sought protection with Livingstone after being driven to leave. A year earlier Labatto attempted to harm Livingstone, the alleged abuse leading to the case.
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Fremantle
Labatto
Livingstone
War Council Seeks Universal Three-Year Service
The Paris based report states the Council of War has decided three years of service will be required for all classes and all exemptions will be abolished, reflecting a firm stance on mandatory service amid ongoing conflict.
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Paris
Council of War
Arbitration Court Rules New Award Inoperative On Apprenticeship Terms
In Wellington on March 6 a reserved judgment held that a new award in a trade did not affect existing apprenticeship contracts entered under a prior award. These contracts must be deemed to remain unaffected and continue for the term set under the old award.
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Wellington
Arbitration Court
Makura Loses Screw En Route to Suva and Auckland
The Makura, traveling from Suva to Auckland, reported by wireless that its starboard screw failed 1450 miles from Suva. The ship continues at fourteen knots on both engines and expects to reach Suva the next afternoon, about a day late, with arrival in Auckland slated for Wednesday.
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Dunedin
Union Steam, Ship Company
Suva
Suva Tomorow
Auckland
Shipwright Killed in Bay Crash at Roseveath
Wellington reports shipwright Matthias Clatworthy, about 60, was killed at Badena Bay near Roseveath while caulking the Barbour Board dredge punt. A jack on tarred timber slipped, crushing him under the punt. He leaves a widow and family. formerly part owner of the yacht-slip on Clyde Quay and brought from Home in the 1870s by Kennard Bros. for government contracts in New Zealand.
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Wellington
Matthias . Clatworthy
Badena Bay
Roseveath
Barbour Board
Clatworthy
Clyde Quay
Kennard Bros
Zealand
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Reiders
Gusdin
W. J. ‘Banneler
O Baha
G. Watsford
H. Knight
Andersonu
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Esas Bal
Wee
J. Chapman
Tava
Cushin Wee Nee Bee
Butler
Ashburton
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Akaroa Racing Club
Wet Press Association
Midland Railway
Tor Press Association
Lord Mayor
Per Preas Association
Conyriacht
the Citizens
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Aviation
MR Holman
MR Harcourt
Per Prose Association
O Copyright
Melbourne Gas Men
Melbourne
Discoverer
General Cable News
Rer Press Association
LEBEL
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Wilson’s. Cabinet
the Commonwealth
Par Press Association
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Por Press Association
Makura
Per Press Association
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