Harbour Trust appointments spark censure debate in Sydney Assembly
In Sydney March session Myr McGowan moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply censuring the Government for Harbour Trust appointments including Keele's transfer from Water Sewerage Board to the Harbour Trust. Wade defended the action as party lines clashed. In Brisane March 10 Labour nominee Maughan won committee chair 36 to 25 as Government and Labour backed the motion against the Opposition. Bowman pledged no compromise with other parties unless election pledges and principles were preserved.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Myr McGowan
Harbour Trust
Keele
Water Sewerage Board
Wade
Renlving
Briseani
Maughan
Labour
Bowman
Labour Party
Training in arms urged by Bishop Stretch at synod
In Sydney the Anglican Synod debated national defence with Bishop Stretch urging universal drill to build courage and curb larrikinism and strengthen the race. In Bowling news, bowlers protest NSW rules on delivery, noting New Zealand style offers advantage and comparing cross-country rule conformity.
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Sydney
Stretch
Newcastle
New South Wales Association
New Zealand
City Electric Plant Report Links to Aldermen Interference
An expert inquiry into the city electric light plant fault finds officials overruled recommendations by aldermen, suggesting the dispute caused the trouble. Magnificent rains sweep the state with heavy northern roads and blocked trains between Warrina and Qodnadatta. In Perth the English cricket team defeats a local football side. Indralema arrives at Brisbane from Dunedin. The Vancouver mail steamer gains a Fanning Island call on the Canada trip, Adelaide opium case notes doubt on prohibition, and opium smuggling rises with coal steamers used. calls for tougher state laws and police powers.
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Sydney
Warrina
Qodnadatta
Customs
Adelaide
Australia
Australian grain and produce market prices snapshot
Melbourne and Adelaide grain and produce reports list current prices for Wheat Flour Oats Harleys Cage feeding Bran Pollard Potatoes Tasmanian and Victorian Onions Butter Cheese Bacon with figures in shillings pence and pounds per ton. Prices vary by region and product as of March 11.
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Press Association
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Christchurch Grain Market Prices Hold Firm as Buyers Take All
Growers offer little wheat but keep firm on season opening prices. Purchases include 1000 bushels Tuscan at 4s 3d and 1200 bushels Tuscan at 4s 3d with 700 bushels Tuscan Panter’s at 4s 2d. A local firm received a Victorian flour offer for 100 tons March shipment at £3 22s 6d f.o.b. Melbourne, equaling £10 2s 6d at Lyttelton.
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Christchurch
F.o.b
Melbourne
Lyttelton
Otakieke Preferential Leases Case Starts Hearing
Otago Land Board faced with a motion for injunction and mandamus filed by Mr Hosking for Messrs Mitchell and McKellar. The action seeks to stop reopening sections for public selection and to compel renewal leases for McKellar and Mitchell. Hearing set for the 18th instant in Dunedin.
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Mirham Dairy to Build New Concrete Factory at Waingongora
Eltham March 11 The Mirham Dairy Company directors decide to construct a new factory on the far side of the Waingongora river. It will use turbines for motive power and operate on the gravitation principle.
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Mirham Dairy Company
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Hastings Auction Keeps Landmark Farmowner Busy
Hastings report notes 70 year old Buchanan owner of Elethorpe property affected by station acquisition for closer settlement.
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Buchanan
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Ieead
Arbitration Court Hearing at Blackball Mines
The Arbitration Court arrives from Christchurch to hear the Blackball case. Mr M. Hannan prosecutes for the Crown, Mr Guinness opposes for the Blackball Miners Union, and Mr Cummins represents the Union against the Blackball Coal Company over alleged breach of the award. The case centers on union membership and wrongful dismissal under the main act. A large miners’ crowd gathers to watch proceedings in Greymouth.
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Miners’ Union
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Labour Department
Fr Hannan
Multiple Deaths Reported in Auckland and Wanganui Districts
The report notes Arthur Charles Woollans 60 of Mount Eden found dead in his room. A bushman Walker Williams allegedly drowned at Awakino during rafting. body not recovered. BE Harris, staying at Metropolitan Hotel, found dead with signs of poisoning. lungs described as hopeless. William Broughton 52 of Fernhill Hawke’s Bay was found hanging at a Putiki residence. he leaves a wife and family.
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Arthur Charles Woollans
Mount Eden
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Dargaville
Walker Williams
Awakino
Harris
Metropolitan Hotel
King
England
Retter
Tunbridge Wells
Wanganui
William Broughton
Fernhill
Hawke’s Bay
Putiki
Blacksmith Walter Davidson Injured In Culverden Accident
Walter Davidson a Culverden blacksmith was injured while returning from a shooting trip in a gig when a dog under a seat triggered a double bar reflector causing a cartridge to explode. The charge entered his chest and neck. a doctor treated him and only a small portion of the chest was harmed though the injuries were not serious overall.
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Culverden
Davidson
Drifting Auckland Yacht Believed Mahaki After Gale
A yacht seen adrift in the harbour on its beam ends during the recent gale is thought to be the Mahaki which had broken from its moorings but weathered the storm.
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Auckland
Methven Trotting Club Nominates for Annual Meeting
The Methven Trotting Club lists nominations for its annual meeting to be held Thursday 19th inst. Maiden Trot Handicap district one mile features Major Mac and many others. Open events include the Publicans' Purse and Domain Handicap with numerous entries such as Imperialwood Eleanor and Repeater.
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False Notice of Marriage Heard at Darfield Court
At Darfield Magistrate's Court the defendant, a Sheffield resident, faced a charge under the False Notice of Births Marriages and Deaths Act. She admitted sending a false marriage notice to the Lyttelton Times as a joke but denied the allegation. the magistrate proceeded and fined £1 with costs 28s 5d, all paid.
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W. G. Day
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Lyttelton Times
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Captain Edwin Telegraphs Weather Warning
Captain Edwin reports northerly winds moderate to strong with glass falling slowly, indicating deteriorating conditions at sea. Continuous updates urged mariners to seek shelter and monitor changes.
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Weather note from Domain station reports rain and wind shift
The Domain weather station recorded 7 points of rain last night and a pressure of 29 inches. A southwesterly gust around 11.80 brought a change, followed by heavy rain and cooler air. Over the past six days rainfall totals 0.94 inches.
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Domain
Hastings
Collision in Auckland Harbour between Moonah and Wairuna
In Auckland Harbour on March 11 the 83 ton Moonah owned by the Northern Coal Co collided with the Union Co steamer Wairuna as both entered the harbour. The scow sank. all Moonah crew except Fred Smith were rescued. Captain Sylva fractured leg and AB Sterling injured. One witness spoke of a sudden call and life buoy pursuit.
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Scaw Moonah
Northern Coal Company
Union Company
Newcastle
Calliope
Fred. Smith
Sylva
Smith
Rifle Championship Meeting at Trentham Event Summary
At Trentham March 10 11 the Colonial Ammunition Company’s Match and related events held in field firing and rapid firing tests for silver cups and cash prizes. Leading scores across 200 and 300 yard ranges featured Hawke's Bay Opaki Green Island and Blenheim with captains King and Pearson Dominaty earning cups. Volunteers versus Rifle Club matches postponed to tomorrow.
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Auckland No. 2
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Christchurch
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Rifle
Police case against Porter adjourned for key witness
In the Police v Porter case an important witness aged about 17 fled Ashburton to avoid testifying. The magistrate granted several adjournments while police sought the lad, Thomas rank. The youth was arrested at Masterton and brought back to Ashburton in custody.
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William Porter
Rank Thomas
Ashburton
Masterton
Simmons Tea Lounge Opens After Takeover
Ashburton and surrounding districts are informed that T E M Searlons has disposed of the Rhove Tea Rooms to Mrs Simmons of Timaru who will continue the business. The premises will be renovated and renamed Simmons Tea Lounge with a new upstairs writing room.
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Rhove
Simmons
Timaru
T. E. M. Searlons
KIA Ora
Simmons’ Tea
Winter Wall-Paper Show Promises Rich Room Makeover
Winter is coming and base residents are invited to view a fine showing of new wall-papers for the winter season. Estimates will be given on high quality papers and good work at the lowest prices.
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