Titanic Struggle Over British Drink Trade Reform
The piece discusses Mr Asquith's Bill to reduce public houses and reform drinks policy in Britain. It cites vast investments in breweries distilleries and licensed houses, Exchequer receipts, and industry opposition led by brewers and publicans, framing the issue as a moral and economic crisis.
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George Wash
Asquith
Legion
Statist
Stock Exchange
Lord D Burton
Bass Heer
Stout Renown
Burton
England
All Tea Drinkers Urged to Try At Gomme Tea
An advertisement invites all tea drinkers to sample At Gomme tea with Ibhea a yich fall flavour peculiar to itself. It promises only one quality the Best with Manghes ta Deon and Bole Apenta.
Ashburton Library funding and local events
The Ashburton Public Library faces funding shortfalls with subscriptions totaling about £40 yearly and council contributions £60 to £70, plus about £11 government subsidy. The article notes low annual dues and ongoing costs for periodicals, reading room upkeep, and new books, while a temperance band performance in Baring Square East is reported.
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Ashburton
Temperance
Baring Square East
Potpourri of county notes and local events in Ashburton district
Local residents plan a reception for Mr Ironside after he buys a Ohoka farm. Police reforms and staffing shifts are noted at Meiklevan. New Zealand wheat exports to England rise while domestic crop reports show mixed yields. A military funeral honors Le Me James Larkin and Tuaranfi Howie memory. Ashburton Band concerts draw crowds and a rash of petty crime shocks town. Oddfellows report gains and charity proceeds from opera sales. Cargo thefts and broken goods are reported in shops. Farms report strong barley and turnips and prospects for lambs to freezing works. Dominion medal rollout for schools delayed due to design issues.
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James Larkin
Tuaranfi
Howie
Ashburton Forks
Sharplin Falls Public Reserve Proposal Near Staveley
A party from Ashburton visits Sharplin Falls on Bowyers stream near Staveley. Mr Sharplin proposes turning the area into a public reserve and foot-track, with Scenery Preservation Commission backing, to create a fire-safe accessible, picturesque ravine site. Public sympathy urged after a picnic tea with Land Board and Commission members.
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Winsterlow
Somers
Sharplin Falls
Bowyer’s Stream
Messrs
Sharplin
Ashburton
Helston
Sudden Deaths Inquest Opens At Ashburton Forks
An inquest conducted by J.P. Robert Alcorn and a six member jury examined the death of Denis Coakley at Greenstreet Ashburton Forks. Evidence from sister Mary Clark described years of poor heart health and fits. jury found death from heart failure. A notice on another death, David Tusk, reported sudden collapse and fatal blood vessel rupture after his wedding. Reverend Inglis recalled Mr Lusk as clerk of works for the new Presbyterian building.
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Ashburton Forks
Robert Alcorn
J.P
Aly John Gilmour
Denis Coakley
McLennan
Mary Clark
Bett
Ahy Hioiient
Mary
Tam
Ashburton
Mary Ann Clark
Alvern
David Tusk
G. B. Inglis
Presbyterian Church
Alr Lusk
Trouble at Blackball Mines Sparks Deadlock
In Greymouth on March 15 17 miners fail to appear for work as talks stall. Mine officials attend but a standstill erupts with union pressure and threats to close the mine until railway progress from Ngahere to Blackball is completed. Tradesmen curb credit amid countywide concern.
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Greymouth
Ieee
de Etort
Tyneside
Blackball
Ngahere
Aonie
Union's Decision Sets Aid to Blackball Men
In Greymouth on March 16 the Denniston Union meeting at Black Hall decided to provide 350 to assist the Blackball workers. The move follows the union’s stance on supporting affected miners.
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Greymouth
Black
Len
Denniston Union
Lyttelton Shooting Case: Muir Testimony Taken
Hall was charged with attempting to ride Alexander James Muir and faced Justices J. T. Brice and J. Garrard. Muir testified at a boarding-house room about a past quarrel, a November fine and imprisonment, and a March 7 shooting that wounded him in the chest and back, with Hall remanded until Saturday.
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J. T. Brice
J. Garrard
Alexander James Muir
Aluirim Clarke
Muir
Blall
Gred
Bakers and Bread Price Decision In Dunedin
March 16 report from Dunedin states master bakers after Saturday night meeting say with flour at 11 pounds 5 shillings per ton it is impossible to reduce the four pound loaf price below 7 pence while covering costs and paying the union wage rate.
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Dunedin
Opponents Seek Return to Wednesday Half Holiday
At a Nelson meeting on March 16 opponents of the Saturday half holiday resolved to petition the Minister to revert to the midweek arrangement.
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Nelson
Murder at the Islands
Atceland March 16 report says near Suva the steamer Dean of Ruthven departed when a sugar planter was killed by a knife wielding coolie. The victim’s name is not confirmed but is said to resemble Rowley.
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Atceland
Dean
Colours in Sacred Keeping at Napier Cathedral
An old battalion colours were entrusted to the Cathedral in a ceremony held yesterday. The event drew a large turnout of volunteers and the public and was described as most impressive.
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Napier
Maori chief's funeral draws wide attendance at Waipatu
The funeral of Pene Teua at Waipatu Pa was attended by Hon. J. Carroll and Minister of Labour J. A. Millar with about 1000 Europeans and 750 natives. Meoris camped at the Marae beneath a torn ensign bearing Te Tiriti o Waitangi, presented in 1840 by Governor Hobson.
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Treaty of Waitangi
Hobson
Ta Heu
Nimrod Expedition finances and plans discussed
In Willington on March 15 J A Millar explains New Zealand funded £1000 to the Nimrod expedition while Australia contributed £4000. He notes no binding conditions exist though magnetic surveys may occur during the idle interval at Lyttelton before the vessel heads south again.
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Willington
Lyttelton
Antarctic
Decemer
J. A. Millar
New Zealand
Australia
Size of corn sacks debated by chambers and association
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce meeting in Timaru approved a motion to appoint delegates Newman, Young, White and Turner to attend a conference in Oamaru and decide sack size. The Timaru A and P Association also protested a railway by law limiting grain to 200 lb per sack, favoring the four-bushel sack.
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Timaru
Newman
Young, White
Turner
Oamaru
Australia
Timary A. and P. Association
Equal pay and civil rights urged by Auckland women
At a Women's Christian Temperance Union session in Auckland, a resolution supported equal pay for equal work and eligibility for all positions on equal terms with men. The meeting also urged legal recognition of economic equality of husband and wife to aid justices and improve marriage relations.
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Auckland
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention
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Miss Roberts
River conditions report for Canterbury county streams
This morning's bulletin notes Rakaia dirty water, Ashburton river both branches clear, and Rangitata discoloured.
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Rakaia
Ashburton
Rangitata
Unemployed Workmen’s Bill Defeated in Commons Vote
In London March 14 the Unemployed Workmen's Bill failed in the House of Commons by 265 to 116 after intense debate led by Mr Phil lip Whitwell Wilson and supported by Mr Burns. Asquith warned of state control while Burns argued for aid to the poor. Premier Thomas Price of South Australia attended.
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House of Commons
Phillip Whitwell Wilson
Wilson
Burmsay Macdonald
Maddison
Grayson
John Burns
Hollesleys Bay
Asquith
South Australia
Thomas Price
Macedonia Mandate Renewal Agreed By Porte
The Porte indicates agreement to renew the mandates of foreign officials in Macedonia for seven years. In Gallopetro Monastery Carafirn Macedonia a Walachian and Bulgarian band fatally harmed all the monks there along with six other Greeks.
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Newchang Chamber Protest on Japan Over Railway Policy
The Newchang Chamber of Commerce protests Japan's stance on the Tukuman railway, calling it a violation of the Portsmouth treaty and harmful to foreign interests. It accuses Japan of not observing the open door policy in Manchuria.
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Druse- Portland Case Covers Winding-Up Meeting
At the Druce Limited winding-up meeting half a dozen shareholders attended with officials. G H Druce said the liquidation would not affect pursuing his claim, which could be continued or dropped per the liquidator’s advice. Shareholders’ rights remained intact and any assets may eventually be distributed.
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London
Druce, Limited
G. H.druce
Strike of Wharf Labourers Seeks Mediation Progress
Sydney March 14 Wade as mediator conferred with both sides. Prospects of a settlement are brightening as mediation continues.
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Per Press Association
Sydney
Wade
Brightenipg
Mass action to resume some shipyard work in Australia
Sydney report says 3000 wharf laborers plan to resume work at midnight Sunday on inter State oversea vessels while striking the Clawarra Newcastle and North Coast Companies. Seamen and Carters unions back the strike against the three lines and notices of strike were issued.
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Carters
Miowera Delayed By Sydney Wharf Labour Strike
Wellington reports the Miowera will not sail to Wellington before Monday due to the Sydney wharf labourers strike. The Sydney dispute centers on non union workers and intercolonial vessels, with a disciplined, strong waterside workers federation across Australian ports.
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Miowera
D. Mebaren
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Dir McLaren
Australia
William Pughes
Rheumo Praise From Manawatu Politician
Mr John Stevens M H R for Manawatu writes of Rheumo a severe rheumatic attack cured after two bottles with no hesitation declaring it the best. He urges a fair trial promising quick relief for rheumatism gout serositis and related diseases. Abbey prizes distribution totals over £21 remain unclaimed.
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