Topping the Wool Market in December Sales
Mr Bethell, who set a New Zealand big wool price at Christchurch two years ago, again tops the market with 15d per lb in 1906 and 12 4d this season. Mr W H Small, record Hawke's Bay price getter in 1906, tops Napier at 12 4d this season. Several local sellers using Little's Sheep Dips repeat top prices. orders for dips are being booked for this season.
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Bethell
New Zealand
Christchurch
W. H. Small
Hawke’s Bay
Napier
C. D. Fox
G. F
R. Austin
Timaru
T. J. J. Barker
Nelson
Little
Pan Britannic Offer and Naval Panic Debated
The article argues Sir Joseph Ward and colleagues rightly offer to fund two new battleships for the British Empire, while warning Parliament approval was needed. It critiques current naval scares as exaggerated while noting Britain’s strength and potential Allied supports. It cites experts including Trevelyan and Kidston and mentions local events in Ashburton and Rakaia sports notes.
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New Zealand
Joseph Ward
Germany
Britain
England
Napoleon
George Til
Worcester
Bank of England
United States
Japan
C. P. Trevelyan
Eland
House of Commons
Cardinal Moran
Kidston
Queensland
Murray
Victoria
Brisbane
The Mantatrox Marathon Legacy and Historic Wins
The article traces marathon origins from Greek messenger lore to modern Olympic events. It lists early winners and times from 1896 to 1908, noting distance variations and a notable disqualification. It then mentions Ashburton planning its own Marathon race on Thursday, expecting reader interest.
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Attica
Athens
Olympic Sports Council
Loves
Greece
Shre
Paris
M. Theate
France
St. Louis
United States
T. Av. Hicke
Windsor Castle
Shepherd’s Tusk
J. J. Hayes
Parando
Italy
Ashburton
Ashburton Band Plans Seventh Bar ing Square Concert
The Ashburton County Brass Band June program lists marches waltzes and patriotic pieces for a Bar ing Square East concert weather permitting. St Lechner postmaster Geral dine goes on annual leave with Farquhar Young temporarily filling in. Myr Young from Dunedin soloist. Friedlander Bros. sell two properties in Somerton and Racecourse Winchmore roads to Hood Rakwin and Kidd. Qamara Borough Council raises wages by £250 a year. Auckland Gas shares offered at tender. 1306 shares sold at £13 3d each.
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Ashburton County Brass Band
Baring Square
St Kimo
Keller
Spain
Vitegerald
Piccolinut
Moscow
de Loetz
the Chieftain
Jubb
P. Newton
Round
Mesers Friedlander Bros
Dolly
Somerton
Me “Hood
Rakwin
Mes Arthur
Hie Farm
Racecourse Road
Winchmore Road
Alex. Kidd
Auckland
Ashburton Guards Hold Annual Meeting With Reports
The Ashburton Guards met in the orderly room for its tenth annual gathering led by Captain Tucker with Lieutenants McAllister and Orr and fifty members. Officers reviewed a strong recruitment year, planned rifle range upgrades, and revolved targets, while noting the loss of Lieut.-Col. McKenzie. Financials showed modest balances across capitation, accounts, and shooting funds, with total assets exceeding liabilities by £269 10s 9d. Elections reappointed G. A. Smith as secretary and named officers for auditing and committees. A bazaar was proposed to fund new grey overcoats as dress uniforms, and two representatives were to be paid entrance fees for the Trentham rifle meeting. Votes of thanks concluded.
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McAllister
Orr
Motukarara
Islington
Timaru
McKenzie
Prte G. A. Smith
J. F. Nicoll
Claridge
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Cambridge and
Shearer
Stephens
Sergt. Henderson
Knox
Smith
Cal
Sergt Henderson
Cambridge
Corpls
Gourdie
Pines Brophy
Reid
Anderson
T. Slade
Lennon
Trentham
Percy
Ashburton Technical Classes Seek Borough Reserve For Site
A deputation from the Ashburton Technical Classes Association urged the Borough Council to grant a reserve in Havelock and Cameron streets for a new technical school. The speakers argued national importance of technical education and urged a long term lease at peppercorn rent, while the Mayor said he would support the cause but not part with fee simple of any reserve. The council referred the matter to the Borough Solicitor to assess legality of leasing a reserve for the association.
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Messia W. H. Collins
Joshua Tucker
Thomas Hayes
Ashburton
Borough Council
Mrre Waves
Tecar Iical
Hayes
England
Havelock
Cameron Streets
Technical Classes Association
Tucker
Germany
America
Board of Governors
W. Hi. Collins
Rennie
The
Association
Collins
Borough Reserve
Nicoll
Gibson
Wares
Hogben
Davison
Wood
Dominion
Cr Stewart
Billy One
Benefit Concert for Mrs Hannam at Oddfellows Hall
The Ashburton audience attended a benefit concert for Mrs Hannam, famed for her heroism in the Penguin wreck. The program featured Hermione by the Ashburton County Band, readings by Mrs Barrie Marschel, songs by A. Humphreys and Madame Paddon, a comedietta by Mr and Mrs Barrie Marschel, and a mind reading demonstration, with Mayor F A Davis thanking participants.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Hannam
Ashburton
Hermione
Ashburton County Band
Barrie Marschel
A. Humphreys
Stable
Madame Padden
Kathleen Nealel
McClurg
A. Stahle
Prince' Tvan
Madame da
Miss Claridge
H. Stephenson
Beech
FA. Davis
Naval Conference Blue Books Publish War Law Codification
London reports two Blue Books from the International Naval Conference. Britain France Germany United States Homegary and the Netherlands sign a codified declaration of laws of naval war. Three lists define contraband and goods not contraband. merchant ships and ownership rules remain disputed.
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London
Britain
France
Germany
United States
Homegary
Netherlands
the Times
Edward Grey
British Naval Affairs and Political Press in London
London dispatch notes launched Bellona and Crusader in warship status as MPs seek explanation over failed Spain policy. The Cologne Gazette cites a confidential inquiry Germany declined, while The Standard frames Britain’s sole aim to ensure sea supremacy and The Times urges Asquith to pledge eight Dreadnoughts begun in 1909 and completed swiftly.
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London
Bellona
Crusader
House of Commons
Asquith
The
Times
Mir Asquith
New Zealand’s Offer Drives Naval Debate in Britain
Reuter reports New Zealand offers a Dreadnought and a second if needed. Pall Mall Gazette says the gesture should spur Britain to put patriotism above party. The Times suggests raising a million Territorials to rebuild naval supremacy.
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London
Reuter
New Zealand
Pall Mall Gazette
The
Times
Brazil's Dreadnoughts Defense Stance Amid Coast Protection
Brazil denies plans to surrender its dreadnoughts to any power and states the ships are essential to guard its long coastline. The note emphasizes national security and independence in naval policy.
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Brazil
German Cruiser Vonderlann to be ready six months early
Berlin reports the German cruiser Vonderlann will be ready for sea six months before the official date. The ship is budgeted at £1,833,000, only £5,000 under the cost of the battleship Nassau.
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Berlin
Vonderlann
Nassau
Asquith Faces Compromise Pressures Amid Cabinet Split
The Times notes Mr Asquith defended his policy or Sir Edward Grey's but a compromise was forced by recalcitrant members of the Cabinet, highlighting tensions within the government.
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London
the Times
Asquith
Sir Edward Grey
New Zealand Leads Australasian Naval Offer Prompted
In Sydney on March 22 public sentiment favors a prompt naval offer by New Zealand with admiration for its promptness yet disappointment at Australia’s delayed response. NSW Premier Wade opposes a Dreadnought gift yet backs higher naval subsidies. Admiral Rawson urges colonial unity for the Motherland and notes a £5000 offer from tobacco maker Hugh Dixon toward two Dreadnoughts.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Australasia
Wade
New South Wales
Harry Rawson
Hugh Dixon
Moran backs Dreadnoughts for Australia in naval plan
Cardinal Moran says Australia should build Dreadnoughts to bolster British naval projects and pr ovides that sending ships to England is folly. He argues pacific Dreadnoughts would strengthen Australia and keep world peace by supporting English naval supremacy.
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Sydney
Cardinal Moran
Australia
England
Newcastle
Pacific
Britain must maintain naval power to secure Australia
Mr Deakin warns that accepting a weak navy would collapse the Australian defence theory. The present force rests on Britain's mastery of any foe, while Sir William Lyne backs a Dreadnought and believes the public will respond when asked.
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Sydney
Deakin
Britain
Ir William Lyne
Federal Premier Outlines Australia Defense Aim
Melbourne March 22 Mr Wisher the Federal Premier in an interview said the aim is to secure Australia so that an enemy would be frightened to attack He added this would aid Britain more than a Dreadnought and he will address the defence policy question in a speech next Monday.
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Melbourne
Wisher
Australia
Britain
Dreadnaught Fund Promises Stir City Officials
At a private dinner in Sydney Governor Rawson was told three gentlemen would provide £10,000 each if a Dreadnaught fund was started. The Lord Mayors of Sydney and Melbourne plan public meetings to promote the fund and are contacting Mayors in other capitals to encourage similar action.
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Sydney
Rawson
Melbourne
Mr Kidston Flags Cool Judgment Over Naval Proposal
Brisbane report notes Premier Thomas Kidston dismissing a panic naval plan. He rejects music hall patriotism and feverish action, urging Britain to float a loan if needed and to proceed with steady, rational measures.
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Kidston
Brisbane
Thomas Kidston
Britain
Fisher argues policy differs from battleship plan
Melbourne March 23 Mr Fisher the Federal Premier says his proposed methods better serve the common aim than presenting a battleship He notes New Zealand offers differ as the dominion relies on the Imperial navy and does not intend to establish a navy of its own
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Melbourne
Fisher
New Zealand
Lord Mayor backs plan to match New Zealand on Dreadnought
The Lord Mayor agrees to a deputation request to call a Dreadnought mestine and vows Australia must not be outdone by New Zealand. The March 28 Sydney Herald urges statesmen to aid Mr Fisher in a plan to unite federal efforts and propose a national naval program.
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Australia
New Zealand
Sydney
the Herald
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