Licensing Bill Debate Trials UK Alliance Meeting
London dispatch reports uproar at the United Kingdom Alliance gathering at Queen’s Hall over the Licensing Bill. Lloyd George urged listening beyond Peckham results, warning the liquor trade desolates homes. He urged Church leadership and unity among nonconformists to counter the social impact and defend moral housing.
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London
United Kingdom Alliance
Queen’s Hall
Aly Liloyd-George
Peckham
Britain
Irish Home Rule is Sought in Commons Debate
In the House of Commons Mr J M Kettle urged a resolution on Ireland's admin costs but it was not pressed. Mr T Russell argued for self rule by the Irish in their own way. Mr Birrell favored a liberal Home Rule. In the Lords Earl of Crewe criticized Henry George on land values as the Land Values in Scotland Bill advances to amendments committees.
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London
House of Commons
J. M. Kettle
Ireland
T. Russell
Birrell
House of Lords
Earl of Crewe
Henry George
Fiahe
Hw, F, Rweor
Charantsa
Walter Pickles
West Street
Labor troubles and a gas explosion strike Melbourne and Brisbane
A Sydney labor dispute reports a worker struck during discharge over non unionists. A Richmond grocer shop suffered a gas explosion with two gas company workers and a proprietor’s son injured. In Brisbane a man named Reilly is sentenced to fourteen years for burning Wongoola woolshed and to death for Martyr murder in 1895.
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Sydney
Atchenzie
Kampai
Melbournes
Richmond
Brisbane
Reilly
Martyr
Ashburton Trotting Club Plans Train Service and Nominations
At the committee meeting chaired by H F Nicoll the club noted NZ railways would alter train services and offer cheap fares for race days. Nominations to fill the late Mr Marr’s vacancy were set for Ht F Nicoll. Catering, judging, and ground repairs were approved with R O Duncan as judge and W Abdekins elected as steward.
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Trotting Club
H. F. Nicoll
New Zealand Railways
New Zealand Trotting Association
Marr
Ht. F. Nicoll
R. O. Duncan
W. Abdekins
Afr Macdonald
Rand
Wool Market Sees Easier Trade Despite Stable Prices
The Canterbury Farmers Cooperative Association reports a London cable noting the wool market is easier. Despite 50,000 bales withdrawn, coarse wools have declined another 10 percent as competition improves.
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Canterbury, Farmers’ Co-operative Association
London
Weekly Sale Prices Across Poultry Pigs Produce And Fruit
Large attendance at the weekly sale saw a strong turnout with poultry selling from 1s to 2s per pair and ducks and geese at various per pair rates. Pig yarding was sizable with prices from 9s 6d to 50s 6d, while produce and fruit fetched modest per sack and per pound rates for potatoes onions tomatoes apples pears and other items. Beef meat sold at 2d to 3d per lb.
Local Market Prices Reported By Mr H Stephenson
Mr H Stephenson lists prices from his weekly sale of live and dead stock, produce, and fruit. Poultry and rabbits range from 1s 4d to 1s 6d per item, pigs between 5s 6d and 21s 6d, cattle show profits up to £10, onions at 8s per sack, potatoes 1d per lb, wheat around 14s 6d per sack, tomatoes 1s 6d to 3s per case, apples 9d to 3s 6d per case, and pears 1s 4d to 1s 10d per case.
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H. Stephenson
Land Sales at West Street Auction Mart Offer Properties on Account of A McArthur
Friedlander Bros auctioned several properties on behalf of A McArthur who leaves for England. Lots included 203 acres with residence on Racecourse Road and four other parcels at Tinwald and Main South Road with varying starts and final prices. Prices ranged from £35 to £780, with several lots passed in or withdrawn.
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Friedlander
Union Jack ban at Irish schools sparks protest
March 28 report notes Mr Birrell in Parliament refused to allow the Union Jack to be hoisted at Irish National schools claiming no political symbol should be permitted. The Daily Telegraph calls the decision disgraceful and questions loyal Unionist feelings versus Nationalist susceptibilities.
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Birrell
House of Commons
The
Daily Telegraph
Suffrage clash at Queen's Hall meeting in Adelaide
Mr Thomas Price, Premier of South Australia, rebuked suffragists for interrupting proceedings at Queen's Hall. He said Australian women favor his line and would not be intimidated, defending his support as securing women's confidence in the cause.
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London
Thomas Price
South Australia
Queen’s Hall
General Babington Appointed to Lowland Mounted Brigade
General Babington formerly commander in New Zealand is appointed to lead the Lowland Mounted Brigade of the Territorial Force. The announcement was received March 28 after the report from London dated March 27.
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London
H. C. Bannermar
Babington
New Zealand
Lowland Mounted Brigade
Territorial Force
Fatal railway accident in Mosgiel claims Bank of NZ manager
Mr T A Bramble manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Outram was killed at Mosgiel railway station. He apparently tried to quit a moving train and fell between carriages, the body found after a severed line. He was about forty, married, from Dunedin.
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Dunedin
T. A. Bramble
Bank of New Zealand
Outram
Mosgiel
Flax Mills Close Amid Low Prices in Auckland Province
About 100 flax mills have shut down in Auckland province due to depressed prices. Yet the outlook is described as slightly more hopeful now.
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Auckland
Weather and Pasture Showers Spur Rapid Vegetation Growth
Several showers of rain fell last night and the day is warm, benefiting farmers and graziers. Weeds are shooting up with springlike growth and should harden off with continued weather, improving store sleep conditions.
Liverpool Grand National Result Report
The Liverpool Grand National results list Rubis first, Matte MacGregor second, and The Lawyer third.
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London
Liverpool
Rubis
Matte MacGregor
the Lawyer
Autumn meeting acceptances for shipping club event
Acceptances for the shipping league autumn meeting were due after the Thursday and Friday dates and closed on the preceding Monday in the current month. The notice specifies April dates and deadlines for entries and confirms the event timing.
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Dshipurtan
Private Sales at Tinwald yards list diverse sheep lots
The Tinwald yards auction featured numerous consignors including National Mortgage and Agency Company Messrs Friedlander Bros Limited Dalgety and Co and New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association. Many sheep varieties were offered from one to five-tooth ewes rams and Border Leicester and English Leicester breeds with prices ranging from a few guineas to over two guineas per head.
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Tinwald
National Mortgage and Agency Company
J. Small
WWE
Dons
Oneshear EL
Dens
Border Leicester
Zens
T. J. Upton
Oneshear
Shropshire
Mount Somers
Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Longbeach
Ballantyne
Dgns
Leicester
CG. Doherty
Bens
Arthur Nicholas
Lon
Lens
Ziena
Loughbeach
A. Nicholas
Longhead
John Cochrane
I. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited
Ligns
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Myr J. Bonifant
Ram Jainh
Seus
Tongbereh
Border
Ydens
Serious Tram Collision in Wellington Courtenay Place
A tramcar and steam lorry collided in Courtenay Place Wellington. Motorman Frank Barton was buried under wreckage and seriously injured. The lorry fled after release of steam, striking onlooker W Young on a footpath.
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Wellington
Courtenay Place
Frank Barton
Opening the Urewera Country Opens Land for Prospecting
Auckland March 28. Urewera natives after conference with Hon James Carroll and Hon Dr Windlay agree land should be open for prospecting and used under new land laws for agricultural purposes.
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Auckland
Urewera
James Carroll
Windlay
Hind Saleyards Coy Auction of Freehold Property at Hind
The Hind Saleyards Company offers its freehold land of 10 acres at Hind for public auction. Erected on site are a shearing shed sheep dip and complete yards for drafting and sale of livestock. Well fenced and suitable for a shearing and dipping business or travel storage. Terms and conditions at sale. Curtis Auctioneer and F. Gibson Manager.
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National Mortgage and Ageinoy Coy
Hinds Saleyards Coy
Hinds
F. Gibson
Curtis
Clearing Sale by Exors of late W. H. Ford
Feaving sells by direction of the executors a complete clearing sale including Massey HarrisBinder Duncan implements Massey Harris plough cultivator harrows rollers and other farming gear with 82 sacks Tuscan wheat 12 sacks Garton oats 19 sacks grass seed fowl feed 8 stacks oatsheaves chaff and sundries as listed on sale day.
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W. H. Ford
Massey Harris
Duncan
Duncan D.F
Wyco
Tyne
D.I
Duncan Grubber
Reid
Gray
Massey-Harvis
Massey-Harris
McCormick
Complete Farm Clearing Sale and Stock Auction Notice
Public sale advertised by AS BUGHAN & SON and The National Mortgage and Agency Company of NZ LTD. Includes live stock, draught horses, cattle, sheep, assorted farm implements, and turnips crop. Auction at 12 noon with 8:30 am wagon departure and luncheon provided. sale staged at Lauriston area and Ashburton Homestead with multiple catalogued lots and detailed stock lists.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company OF N.Z., Ltd
Mrr
Tateyoarsta
Mount Somers
D.F
National Mortgage and Agency Company OF New Zealand
Ufd
Donald Williamson
Ashburton
Clenwye
Bandow
Sandow
Prime al
Cle
Caiolery
Blackwood
Benzoin
Fae National D Mortgage and Cy CO
New Zealand
Ait
N. 4. Loan and Mercantily Agency Coq., Ltd
W. J.lyttelton
Rokeby
National Mortgage and Agency CO. OF
N.Z
NLA. Loan and Mercantile Agency CO
Fitat
Price of Bread Set at 7d for 4lb Loaf
The Master Bakers Association in QNUNEDIN on March 28 agreed 7d for a 4lb loaf as fair given flour at 11 5s per quarter. They will keep the current cash sale system and move to the Monday wake price of 6d.
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Qnunedin
Master Bakers? Association
Wiile
Darfield Court Dismisses Case Against Threshing-Mill Worker
At Darfield Police Court on a case against John McClusky, charged with criminally assaulting a girl aged 15 at Greendale on January 13 and 14, evidence suggested possible consent. The court, after long cross examination, dismissed the charges citing lack of proof and the accused was discharged.
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Darfield
Messrs $. Manson
D. McMillan
J. Cunningham
Robt
Reid
John McClusky
Greendale
Vouliy
Donnelly
McLeod
Threshiny Machine
Stevenson
Dominions to Visit Adelaide for Four Bowling Rinks
It is practically decided that at least four rinks of a dominion bowling team will visit Adelaide. This move signals a major tour and sporting exchange with the Australian city.
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Dunhdin
Amarch
Adelaide
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West Street Auction Mart
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Tuarangi
Andrew Christie
Ashburton County
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MR Prige
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Trene Graydon
New Plymouth
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Waitara
Timaru
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Shewan
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Mabel Bush
Sporting
Christchurch & Asd Reurton
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GU Dees
George Cooper
Christchurch
Charles Muir
Cooper & Duncan, Ltd
Nika
Point Elizabeth State
Rom Dunbury
National Mortgagge Breet Q., OF
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Tinwald Salevards
A. E. Peache
Mount Somers Estate
T. F. Gibson
R&r
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Farmers’ Co-Operative
Ciation OF Canty.,, Ltd
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Pride
Prince Cedric
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Pia
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H. A. Lloyd
M. J. Lynskey
Lauriston
Avi Boen
AS Bughan & Son
Donald Ross
Lauristo
Gibson
Tuncheon
BR. F. Curtis
Groatie Burn Farm
Pam
T. FF. Gibson
H. 2. Curtis
Alex
Irvine
Ncan
Frieglanber Bros., Limited
Riedlander Bros, Ltd
Jas. Allen
Dromore
Glenwye
Lord Stanley
Prince Royal
Cavalier
D. Friedlander
Frank
Kate
Bob
Darky
Bay Chieftain
D. Dunncan
Cooper and Duncan
Cambridge
D. Duncan
Osborne
D. Duncan Grubber
Chatham
BH. A. Wlgyd
AL. J. Lynskey
Highbank
Mr &. McCrea
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Henry Stephenson
Auction Mart
J. Clark Goho
Alessas Matron and CO
Navn
FP. Ferriman
Timothy Connelly
Winchmore
Westerfield
Me“ Enry Stephenson
Church Services
T. Stephen's Church
Wy Antes
W. H. Collings and Co
W.T. Doak
Beach Road
Yockey
Hockey Sticha
Percy’s
Lds
Chas
Thomas's
East Street
Gden’s
Percy's
Carson’s
Tancred Street
Fox
Percy
Ted New
Jones’s
Baring Square
Wyre
Mrs New
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle
Carson
Enders
Maronan
AUCLE
A. B. Vincent
Ppendere
Methven
H. Rands and Co
H. E. Vincent
Tinwald Domain Board
Tinwald Domain
Alfred A. Fooks
Tinwald Damain
Mayfield
Penel
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canterbury, Ltd
Ferriman
H. J. Bellhonas
Tomor SB
Lambert
Rimitive
To-morrow
Vinachier
Ae J. Liddell
Hurch
Andrew's Gchurch
Gawald
Toomorrow
Wivening
April $Ltd
Shropshire Rams
Southdown
WWES
Sw, Withelt
Rle
Baptist Sunday School
C. H. Standage
Ree
At & E. Bellhouse
British-New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Ltd
MR A. H. Bligh
Oddiellows
Aps
the Education Board OF
TIE Cee OF
North Canter
R. G. Rennid
Ashburton Borough School
H.C. Lane
Christelureh
Trouting Club
A. A. Fooks
Bational Moree & "Agency , OF Nz, Ltd
EL Orse
BATR
National Mortgage and Agency CO
Messiah Matson and Co
Nation AT. Mortgage and Agency CO
H. Matson and CO
Cibnanine Gale
Rakala
Stephens and Morrell
Jones
Olwe Tipeaz
Peroy’s
Gore
Geos
Kavaineca
Pokamara
Atade
Tsun
Saunders’ Buiedings
Onl
Manchester
Grogers
Saunders’ Buildings
Othar
Isplay
Tweed Paletots
Choice Model
Chic
Auturin & Meter
Tokomaru
Bngland
America
Neerasi Gast
Eddins
the People’s Practical Lronfrenger
Bireton and
Thomas
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colonba Street
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