Britain faces push for rapid naval expansion
In the Commons Mr Balfour seeks a censure motion over the government’s plan for new battleships. The Cabinet met to review naval developments as admirals argue for faster shipbuilding. Proposals include two ships per German vessel, with calls to purchase the three Dreadnoughts at Elswick and Barrow.
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Por Press Association
London
House of Commons
Naval Intelligence Department
Germany
Admiral Kennedy
The
Spectator
England
Britain
Hrazi’s
Elswick
Barrow
Germany accelerates dreadnought shipbuilding fears rise in Britain
Berlin reports night and day work at Wilhelmshaven with claims ships will outpace Kiel. Counts Reventlow and Bulow dispute British assurances on pace, while politicians blame delays but warn Britain remains prepared with other vessels. Public notices from Canada to Cape Colony reflect naval gravity.
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Berlin
Wilhelmshafen
Kiel
Count Reventlow
Asquith
Germany
Prince von Bulow
Herr von Schoen
Admiral von Tirpite
Elibank
Colonel Seely
Britain
Australia urged to present a Dreadnought to Imperial Government
Melbourne papers back a suggestion that Australia should present a Dreadnought to support the Imperial Government. The Times notes British solidarity and dominions sharing naval needs as Britain may act alone in the North Sea. Mr Fisher says the Federal Government appreciates the idea and would place Commonwealth resources at Imperial disposal in a crisis.
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the Times
Melbourne
Australia
Britain
North Sea
Fisher
German cruiser Vonderlann launched at Hamburg secret
Berlin reports the Vonderlann a 19000 ton cruiser with turbine engines and a crew of 900 launched at Hamburg under secrecy. The Manchester Guardian notes Germany’s shipbuilding aims to aid unemployment.
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Berlin
Vonderlann
Hamburg
New Zealand to Provide a Battleship Says Ward
Sir Joseph Ward states in Wellington that Britain faces a naval crisis with Germany and must maintain sea supremacy. He urges New Zealand to respond loyally, ready to aid the Empire with sacrifice if needed.
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J. L. Garvin
The
Observer
Lloyd-George
Churchill
Admiral Fisher
Germany
Asquith
Guardian
Wellington
Joseph Ward
House of Commons
Hagland
Great Britain
Zealand
New Zealand Considers Funding Battleship for Britain
Cabinet agreed to defray the immediate cost of building and arming one first class battleship of the Intest type and, if needed, a second ship. Sir Joseph Ward said the offer reflected national interest and would be treated above party lines. The government cited Britain’s navy as crucial to New Zealand’s wealth and security.
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New Zealand
Sir Joseph
Joseph Ward
Collapse of a gangway at Barrow causes deaths and injuries
The Vanguard and Maxim workmen slipped on a collapsed gangway at Barrow docking, sending fifty men into the water. Three died and forty were injured. Also reported were an aero exhibition in London Olympia, Dutch peasants seeking New South Wales emigration, a South Eastern Russia peasant assisted passage plan, a Johannesburg sprint championship won by Postle, and Belgrade noting war avoidance.
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London
Vicker’s
Maxim
Barrow
Vanguard
New South Wales
Russia
The French Postal and Telegraph Strike News
Paris is charged as the Chamber of Deputies backs the government to suppress the strike. Minister Barthou warned strikers to return within 24 hours or face firing 8000 workers. No dispatches have reached King Edward since Tuesday. a courier service now links Paris and Brussels.
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Paris
Trench Chamber of Deputies
M. Barthou
Edward
Biarritz
Brussels
Yorkshire buyers show strong prices across crossbreds
Remarkable activity among Yorkshire buyers with prices firm at high rates. Sales listed include Tawa paita 7éd and Awhia Sid among others, with 139,468 sales offered and 134,980 sold to date.
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London
Yorkshire
Measles and Scarlet Fever Plague On Corinthic
Willington March 22 The Corinthie arrived in harbour from London via Hobart this morning. Outbreaks of measles and scarlet fever will necessitate thorough fumigation of the vessel and a protracted medical examination.
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Willington
Corinthie
London
Hobart
Liquor Supply Case Fines in Mary Magistrate Court
At Mary Magistrate Court Bernard Clancy was fined £10 or three months for supplying liquor to two prohibited persons Martin Shepherd and Thomas Collins who were each fined £4 or one month for obtaining liquor The water was taken to Clancy's house where Shepherd Collins and others habitually drank together
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Mary
Bernard Clancy
Martin Shepherd
Thomas Collins
Clancy
Shepherd
Collins
Toren
Scotland Defeats England by Three Goals and a Try
Scotland defeated England with a score of three goals and a try to England's one goal and one try. The match showcased Scotland’s offensive success and defensive resilience throughout.
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London
Scotland
England
Gravitation Scratched From Canterbury Easter Meeting
Canterbury Jockey Club announces Gravitation has been scratched for all engagements at the Easter meeting in Christchurch scheduled for March 22.
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Christchurch
Canterbury Jockey Club
Deaths and Inquest Findings From Local Incidents
An elderly man named Andrew Hardie of Dudley Creek near Richmond was found dying outside his cottage and taken to the morgue. In an inquest into a child run over by Dr Fullarton’s motor car, death was ruled accidental due to syncope amid reported blindness of the woman with the child.
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Christchurch
Andrew Hardie
Dudley Creek
Richmond
Plewellyn
Hardie
Fullarton
Gilkinson
H. G’ Underwood
Ashburton Marathon Race Promises Keen Contest
The Ashburton Marathon on Thursday afternoon features 22 entrants including Miles Dickson G McNight W F Simpson F Frew W Moore and Guy Haskins among others. Starts 1 30 pm from Rakaia and should finish about 3 15 pm with police like supervision and crowd control plus prizes awarded in the Domain.
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Miles Dickson
G. McNight
W. F. Simpson
Otago
Dunedin
F. Frew
W. Moore
Guy Haskins
Hayes
London
Rakaia
Wood
Ashburton
Oval
Fternoon
Temperance Band
Ashburton Anglers Report Mixed Run From Ran gitata River
Ashburton anglers returning from the Ran gitata mouth report a week of fishing with about 90 fish landed up to 10 lb each. The catch is in good condition but not plentiful. Fairfield Freezing Works staff held an annual excursion to Wainoni Park New Brighton with over 400 aboard a special train. 600 excursionists reached Christchurch by 9 25 a m and weather looked fine with return due to Ashburton at 8 20 p m.
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Ashburton
Rangitata
Fairfield Freezing Works
Wainoni Park
New Brighton
Fairfield
Dremore
Chertsey
Christchurch
Supreme Court Sittings Report from Napier
Judge Edwards sentenced Wi. Brewer for cattle stealing at Rumanga to two years with hard labour. Lawrence Jefferson, jailed for theft of a suit of clothes at Hastings, received twelve months.
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Napier
Edwards
Wi. Brewer
Rumanga
Lawrence Jefferson
Hastings
Fire destroys eight-room house at Lower Hutt
An eight-roomed vacant house owned by Messrs Donne Stacey and Co. of Wellington was destroyed by fire in Lower Hutt. It was insured for 400 pounds with the Phoenix Company. The report also notes high cereal yields from two New Zealand farms, including 122 bushels per acre on Grove Farm Tinwald and 87 bushels per acre on a paddock at Wakenui owned by John Bonifant.
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Wellington
Lower Hutt
Messrs .Donne, Stacey and Co
Phoenix Company
E. Gates
Grove Farm
Tinwald
Joln
Bonifant
Wakenui
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Keir Hardie
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Olympia Building
Johannesburg
Postle
Day
Francis Joseph
Belgrade
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Per Press Association —Cappright
Commercial
Press Association
Per Presa Association
Sporting
Per Press Association
Entertainments
Hie
Cgatea’s
Omain Grounds
Flamos
Ashburton Temperance Band
Admiession
R W. Wooldridge
Washburton
J. W. de Beer
Jeweller
East Street
Supreme Court
Dalgety and Oq., Limited
Methven Sale
H.B. Ewe Lambs
Dalgety, and Co, Lfd
Rational Mortgage & Agency Co, OF
N.Z
Methuven Sale
National Mortgage & Agency Company, Limitted
Matson
Arcade Horse Fair
A. Matson
Mra J
B. Dickinson
Alford Forest
INTER
Percy Prebble
Lismore
Moora Street
H. A. Vesty
Madame de Sala
Chas. Thomas
Percy
McDonald's
Manchester Street
Utc
North Island
McDonald’s
H. M. Jones
Fletcher Bros
Farmers’ Co-Op
H. G. Barrett
Boot Warehouse
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Krozen
Henry Stephenson
Mona Harrison
Cox’s
Grigg
Ashburton Domain
Corner Burnett Street
F. H. Choat and CO
EF. H Choat & Co
Hestath
Tancred Street
Ash Burton
Dominion
F. H. Cghoat and CO
George Weal
Cameron Street West
Baker Bros
George Bowman
June
G. Addis
Havelock Street
Baker, Bros., Undertakers
Ashburton Football Club
Avatal
Masonic Hall
Sven
Avia
Oo tluUn
E, Rudkin, Hon
Carson Sarolea
Carson, Minerva
Simms Victoria
H.p
Yealandi
H. Matson & CO
Wool and
WWE
Ouefr Business
On Land
H. Matson & CO. “the Arcade
Cash Supply Stores
Grand Tireworks
Rom Wainons Park
Gy Hons
Tell
BON Accord Shoeing Forge
Reid
Traffic Bridge
J. Kennedy
Curtis
Saunders
NEW Zealand Railways
Timart
Timaru
Oamaru
LS Metlarg
Watchmaker
Qormer
Burnett Street
James Thompson
Wakanwi Road
Hampstead
Tunare
Kenna & Cameron
AWAY
A. Mail and Guardian Office
Ashburton Mounted Rifles
J. B. Christian
Lass OF
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society and
Bank OF Deposit
WA. Bale
Inured
Patie Cow
W. J. Silcock
W. Brant
W. Wakes
T. el. Andrill
Society
Tancred Streeta
J. B. Christian, Meyer
W. J. Moore
Bomerec
Swinners
T. Harold
Mmra G. B. Mabley
Mayfield
K. McCormick
Lauriston
E. Hampion
Mongrove
Pendarves
Firth
James Campbell
Ford’ S Road
Usuil
Westminster
Stewart Dawson
Auckland
S.A
Brewers
Mason’s
Atlas
Andrew Orr & Co., Ltd
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