Business notice at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street
Advertisers and subscribers and those requiring job printing executed are informed that the premises lately occupied by the National Mortgage and Agency Company at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street next door to Dalgety and Company's office are now in use. No business will be transacted at the Factory at the rear of the site of the old premises.
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Ashburton Traffic Dangers Prompt Calls for Safety Changes
Editorial notes dangerous train crossings on Havelock and Burnett streets cause frequent delays and near misses. Calls grow for a station move northward and better traffic safeguards, plus emphasis that main roads serve all people, not a few motorists.
Ashburton notes and regional updates from North Otago to Wellington
Reports from Ashburton describe ongoing building activity with many new houses and renovations. North Otago notes a second spring in grass and rising dairy prosperity while farmers worry over meat prices and fat stock. Immigrant arrivals reach Wellington. scaffolding regulations appear in the Gazette. and local matters include a billiard trophy result, cemetery land offer, and council requests for oats and oat hay purchases.
Waimate Council Endorses High Pressure Water Works
Waimate Borough Council at its meeting on Thursday received a letter from Ashburton Borough Council seeking information on Waimate water supply as Ashburton plans a similar scheme. Dr Coltman endorsed Mr Crawford as engineer and urged inviting Ashburton to inspect Waimate works on site. Council agreed to request a deputation from Ashburton and, by motion, inform them that Waimate’s high pressure water supply engineered by Mr J Crawford has been a success.
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Mer J. Crawford
Mount Somers Tramway Trials Engine Return To Service
A Mount Somers correspondent reports the tramway engine trial from lime kilns to the railway station and back were satisfactory. The engine is expected to run in place of horses next week, with coal supply increasing as the new coal company extends its line and collaborates with the Council line.Work on relaying and re-sleepering continues, aiming for first class order within weeks.
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New Coal Company
Lawrence Kennedy Gillies Milling Machine Wins Top Award
At Christchurch Show the Lawrence Kennedy Gillies milling machine earned the gold medal and highest prize for its design and workmanship aimed at improving farmer’s methods. Despite many machines on display the CLKG secured the top award. For details contact J B MacEwan and Co Limited, sole agents, Dunedin.
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Dunedin
Correspondence on Borough Water Supply and Well Site
A reader commends the Borough Council committees for their prompt report on the high pressure water supply. They discuss reservoir size, pumping from rising mains, and whether to use surface or subsurface water. Concerns include the well site near a rubbish dump and the need for pure water, suggesting a deeper well and assessing cost tradeoffs.
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J. R. Chapman
Magistrates Court Proceedings and Fines
Knights of Lagmhor and Mount Somers hear cases on March 13 1908. William Thett charged with stealing a £12 16s 2d cheque from John Rodd. fined 20s and ordered to refund. Andrew Sturgeon in arrears on maintenance. no order until distress warrant issued. James Gill fined 60s and costs 2 2s 6d for breach of prohibition. Re hearing denied in Police v Porter. William Henry Clement vac cinated. no costs. Photographers Orbell and Mitchell dispute over index book. plaintiff non-suited. Default judgments awarded in several money claims.
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River conditions update from flo'cloak report
River report notes Rangitata and Rakaia as dirty while Ashburton is clear this morning.
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King Edward Vigorous. Hampstead Colliery Disaster Recovery
Dispatches report King Edward's renewed vigor on his March visit. Hampstead colliery bodies recovered, lying face down with no signs of struggle. Canadian agent named in Japan for immigration talks. European rail projects urged in Macedonia. North Sea Convention nearing signing. Archibald G Brown to succeed Spurgeon. Malta frozen meat duties debated. Blue Anchor liners to call at Plymouth. Licensing Bill posed 21 year limit. Chamberlain health improving. American Fleet reaches Magdalena Bay. Japan strengthens Port Arthur and Dalny fortifications.
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Morocco Proclaims Bigsoos as He of Morocco
March 12 reports from Morocco state that Bigsoos, a powerful shereeff in the He of Morocco, has been proclaimed Uta. The Presa Association notes the event and its significance.
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Russia elevates Tokyo legation to embassy status
The Duma unanimously approves a bill raising the Russian legation in Tokio to an embassy. M Iswolsky argues for consolidating Far East gains, asserting Russia has achieved firm equilibrium and peace through broad agreements.
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Kaiser's Tweedmouth Letter Prompts Union Protest
Trade Unionist MPs in the House of Commons denounced press forces and mischief makers for trying to sow ill will between Germany and Britain. They pledged solidarity with German workers and urged fraternal goodwill between nations.
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Irish Affairs House debate on Glenaliry outrage inquiry
In the Commons Mr Birrell defends Inspector Preston report changes citing law officers. Redmond moves for a public inquiry. Irish members and Unionists back issuing the September 7 report. It is believed the bomb explosion did not intend to kill Lord Ashbourne or damage the house seriously.
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Bombing at Madrid Quay Delays King Alfonso Visit
In Madrid a bomb exploded on the outer quay near Bavegtmia before daybreak. The blast caused minor damage and was blamed on a premature discharge from a warship. King Alfonso, touring the Austrian squadron aboard the flagship, received ovations and returned to Madrid. Two arrests reported.
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Montrose Amendment Beats Scottish Small Holdings Bill
In the Lords the Duke of Montrose led an amendment rejecting the Scottish Small Holdings Bill and opposing crofterisation of Scotland. It passed 158 to 33. Lord Torphurn urged a committee on the Scottish Landowners Bill. the Government promised to consider amendments. Lord Rosebery notes deeds matter more than words as authorities upheld the Lords.
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Missing Crown Jewels dispute in House of Commons
Mr Birrell responding to Mr William Redmond protested a London newspaper claim about the Dublin crown jewels robbery. He said no grave criminal scandal had been found and no one had been sheltered from prosecution.
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Army reduction vote passes amid debate on 186 000 to 10 000
During the Arr Estimates debate Mr H Fownes Luttrell moved to cut regular army personnel from 186 000 to 10 000. The closure was carried by 186 to 41 and the army vote was agreed to.
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Unemployed Workmen Bill Faces Determined Labour Stand
Ramsay MacDonald said Labour would not let the Unemployed Workmen Bill be shelved. He warned if passed there would be large demonstrations and protests across the country.
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South Africa Mining Commission Recommendation debated
Reuter reporting from London notes the Mining Commissioners' recommendation is felt to be too drastic. Also, Puliman's tribe in Somaliland and part of Mullah's people killed thirty Bimal and stole cattle. Italian troops engaged raiders at Merca Gilib, killing 400 of Suliman's men and 60 of Mullah's.
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Fortnight stock sale shows price rise for store and forward sheep
Large attendance of farmers dealers and others at the Methven yards stock sale reports a rise in prices for store and forward sheep and lambs. Lambs fetch 18s 11d to 15s 10d, store lambs 7s 6d to 12s 9d, fat ewes 16s 6d to 16s 9d. Dalgery and Co. note London prices for prime mutton tallow lower by 3d per cwt. Wellington reports exports in NZ produce improving records.
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Accident near Fahwera leaves man severely injured
In Fahwera on March 13 a cartridge exploded while a man tried to take mud from a fan muzzle. Lewis Frost, a known agent of the A.M.P. Society, lost most of his left hand and needed amputation.
Tennis match Baring Square defeats Hinds at Hinds Club
A return tennis match at Hinds yesterday saw Baring Square prevail over Hinds Tennis Club by 65 to 50. Scores list Ladies' Singles, Men's Singles, and Mixed events with N Collins M Smith J Thomas and others recording wins for Baring Square.
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Women’s Temperance Union meets in Auckland march
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a business meeting in Auckland this morning. President Ty Cole delivered a long address praising prohibition advances worldwide and local option gains in Australia. The group discussed temperance education in schools and infant life protection, noting fifty four branches and about fifteen hundred members led by Napier.
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