Birth and marriage notices from Ashburton and Christchurch
May 1 at Ashburton a daughter born to Mrs Barton. April 15 1908 at St Andrew’s Ashburton William Ross Lane to Mary Elizabeth Norman. April 22 Christchurch Richard Handcock to Isabella Urquhart. Memorial note for Robert Smyth, died May 2 1904, aged 52, with family tribute.
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Barton
Ashburton
H. C. Barton
Lani—Norman
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
G. B. Inglis
William
Ross
John Lane
Mary Elizabeth
Philip Norman
Handcock
Urquhart
Christchurch
J. McKenzie
Richard
Charles Handcock
Trin
Col
Dublin
Athlone
Ireland
Lord Castlemaine
Lord de Treyne
Isabella Louisa
Charles Ogtive Urquhart
Provincial Bank of Ireland
Mobs and Public Affairs Compare Ancient and Modern Crowds
The piece argues mobs are irrational and dangerous, comparing New Zealand crowds to Judean and Greek-Roman examples. It warns individuals must oppose collective mob behavior, and likens mob rule to autocratic power, urging defense of individual liberty and national life.
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New Zealand
Judea
Palmerston North
Erelong
Caesar
Ashburton Water Scheme Push Reaches Victory
The Ashburton water supply plan, long argued by the journal and debated by ratepayers, won council approval after years of advocacy. Led by Mr W Nicoll, the Borough Council Water Supply Committee chair, supporters cite public health and town progress as key factors despite initial cost concerns and public indifference.
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Faco
Unien
Lestia
W. Nicoll
Public figure earns praise for steady conduct and clear stance
The passage commends a public figure for conscience and diligence during a controversy. It notes his well founded arguments, readiness to inform, and mature thought supported by data. It credits council partners and ratepayers for a successful outcome, regardless of luck.
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Nicoll
Bie
Ashburton Notices Sweep Through Town in April Roundup
Local items report a 215000 loan arranged by ratepayers for a high pressure water supply with Timaru backers ready to fund in instalments at 4 percent. Articles cover a Dramatic Company show, weather forecasts, bank director resignations, school swimming lessons, church debates, railway pay and staff changes, and upcoming events including a Hampstead cadet fundraiser and boxing entries.
Ashburton High Pressure Water Supply Passes by Poll
In Ashburton a poll of about 700 ratepayers backed a £15,000 loan for a high pressure water supply. Councillor C. W. Nicoll led the effort with support from Crs. Wood Gibson and Clark, aided by M H M Jones, J Thompson, and Dean O'Donnell. The proposal carried 300 to 234 with 7 informal votes. the mayor and Dr Nicoll thanked supporters and vowed proper use of funds.
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C. W. Nicoll
Ashburton
Nicoll
Crs
D. Wood
J. I. Gibson
2B. Clarlk
Messrs
HI. M. Jones
J. Thompson
Dean O’donnell
H. H. Focks
Dr. Nicoll
Friedlander
Ena Nisol
Borough Council By Election Returns Three Candidate Vote Totals
Voters backed W G Hillier, M J Burgess, and W J Silcock in the borough council by election. Hillier thanked voters for the win and pledged active service, Burgess thanked supporters and said he would run again, while Silcock also expressed gratitude to his backers.
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W.G. Hillier
M. J. Burgess
W. J. Silcock
Burgess
Silcock
Empire Day Demonstration Committee Meets in Library Room
A meeting of the Empire Day Demonstration Committee chaired by the mayor discussed parade timing attendance and prize purchases. The Temperance band and Retail Traders' Association were invited to participate and time agreeable speakers were arranged for addresses. The next meeting is set for Friday at 7 30.
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Messrs Hillier
Ferriman
Hefford
McDonald
Tucker
Burgess
Blayes
J. R. Steele
McLeod
Ae Thompson
McGregor
Hon
See
Lieut
Hayes
Mounted Rifles
Messrs Ferriman and Burgess
L. McDonald
Temperance
Retail Traders’ Association
J. RB. Steele
Hillier
Capt. Marciel
Christchurch
P. W. Wakelough
G. T. Booth
Fragmented Narration From a Curious Street Scene
A garbled excerpt shows a girl strolling a block and a jokey remark about a cough. A maid offers a bottle described as Woods' Great Papper tint Curse, with unclear meaning and several misprints.
New Steamship Burwah Launched at Sunderland
Howard Smith's 8000 ton Burwah was launched at Sunderland for the Sydney and Rockhampton trade. Liverpool docks to be extended with the Gladstone Dock scheme, costing three million. Floods isolate Maidenhead and Eton as a heat wave follows wintry weather.
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London
Howard Smith
Burwah
Sydney
Rockhampton
Sunderland
Liverpool
Gladstone
Hornby Dock
Maidenhead
Eton
Moors Ambush French Sergeants Near Ajachtseg
A large party of Moors ambushed near Ajachtseg on the Sene gal river, killing two French sergeants and several tirailleurs. The report, dated May 1, notes the incident occurred in Morocco during the current unrest.
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Press Association
Morocco
Ajachtseg
Senegal River
Afghans Said to Join Mohmand Raiders
Government confirms Afghans joined Mohmand raiders. India’s government says the Ameer’s move aims to curb participation and Mohmand headmen plan to confer with the Chief Commissioner on the northwest frontier to avert further punishment.
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London
Longdale
India
Ameer
Calcutta
North-West Frontier
Murderous Outrage Rocks Calcutta Bomb Attack
A bomb thrown into a carriage at Muzaffapore Bengal killed Mrs Kennedy's coachman and left Mrs Kennedy in a precarious condition. The incident was reported from Calcutta on May 1 with details received May 2 at 9.8 a.m.
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Calcutta
Muzaffapore
Bengal
Kennedy
Asquith Addresses Liberals Rallying Defiance of Reverses
Mr Asquith spoke to a Liberal meeting expressing gratitude for confidence, downplaying by election reverses, and acknowledging a crisis in parliament. He defended free trade, hoped for an education concordat, and said Liberals must keep principles and friends despite the Licensing Bill storm.
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Por Press Association
London
Liberal Party
Asquith
Churchill Urges Dundee Electors for Liberal Social Progress
In Dundee Mr Winston Churchill appeals for support of great causes ahead of local needs to keep social progress in Liberal hands. The United Irish League of Great Britain backs Churchill and his Home Rate policy, praised by Mr Asquith as Government policy. Keir Hardie criticizes Dundee candidate Mr Stuart, warning electors against a glib young man who Manchester discarded after a fair trial.
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Winston Churchill
Dundee
Liberal Party
United Irish League of Great Britain
Churchill
Asquith
London
Keir Hardie
Stuart
Manchester
Crewe Pledges Support for Colonial Interests
Lord Crewe vows to back the Avents-General appointment and do his utmost to promote the colonies' interests.
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Avents-General
Lord Crewe
Liberal meeting backs tariff reform and Asquith premiership
Sir John Brunner presided over a Liberal gathering urging the Government to abandon laissez faire Manchester policy. He warned the mercantile community would back the Tories if no liberal trade program was offered. The meeting lamented Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's loss and welcomed Mr Asquith as Premier.
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John Brunner
M.P
Manchester
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Asquith
Civil Service Costs Rise Five Million Per Year
Mr HB Knox M.P. noted that the Civil Service and Revenue Departments now cost five million pounds annually more than under the late Government, highlighting the financial impact of current administration.
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London
Hb, Knox
M.P
Civil Service and Revenue Departments
Braybrook Accident Brakes Faulty On Express Train
Crown expert found the second engine brake defective and failing to grip while the mail van and one carriage brakes were useless. The first engine’s brake worked, but a hose connection obstruction existed between it and the tender. The expert called the express train operation a disgrace.
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Melbourne
Crown
Bendigo
The Murrurundi Accident Report Signals Failure
Sydney reports reveal the Murrurundi semaphore often failed to return after use. The signalman and stationmaster warned of faulty operation, while the District Superintendent noted mis manipulation caused the arm to fail to return to danger.
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Sydney
Nurrurundi
Murrurundi
Railway Department
Lyttelton Stevedore Bergmann Fatal Fall at Wharf
Martin Andrew Bergmann a 60 year old stevedore fell about 40 feet into a tank hold at Lyttelton wharf around 10 AM. He suffered severe injuries and died later at 7:45 PM. Authorities suspect a sling struck him causing the fall. In Wellington a Porirua Mental Hospital patient Jeremiah Houchen aged 46 attempted suicide by ingesting tobacco solution and was rescued. another patient ingested insecticide but survived.
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Lyttelton
Martin Andrew Bergmann
Lyttelton Wharf
Bergmann
Wellington
Porirua Mental Hospital
Jeremiah Houchen
Wairuna Moonah Collision Case Cleared of Wairuna Blame
At Auckland on May 2 Mr Kettle eight M gave his decision regarding the collision between the Union steamer Wairuna and the scow Moonah in which a seaman Fred Smith was drowned. The court found the Wairuna not responsible and held the Moonah's master chiefly liable, ordering costs against the Moonah master and suspending the Moonah master’s certificate for six months.
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Auckland
Kettle
Moonah
Fred Smith
Wellington Underground Cable Progress Nears Completion
About 25 miles of underground cable for Wellington's electric light and power supply have been laid in six months. The project from the Corporation Electrical Department costs £30,000 and is nearing completion in the city.
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Wellington
Corporation Electrical Department
Trouble at Blackball Union Seeks to Limit Fine
Greymouth May 2. About 120 Blackball Miners Union members were served summonses to appear before the Arbitration Court over a £75 fine and costs. A telegram from union president H Fox protests the hearing location and time, urging the court to allow personal responsibility only if applicable. Officials anticipate a Crown bid to substitute union liability for individual payments.
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Greymouth
Blackball Union
Sim
Messrs Brown and McCullough
Peek
Blackhall Miners’ Union
Ean
Auckland
Westland
Blackball Miners’ Union
Arbitration Court
Mays
Crown
Labour Department
Justice Sim
Maya
Pollards Present Isle of Bong-Bong at Oddfellows Hall
The opening night features Pollard’s company at Oddfellows Hall with veteran Pol lardians Charles Albert and Harry Quealy aiding the young cast. Master Bertie Nicholson stars in the principal comedy, with Vvy Aldous and her group performing an Indian turn and Alma Aldous with Hubert Carter in a Tropical Moon duet. The Isle of Bong-Bong runs one night only. box plan is open at the Dresden.
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Pollard
Isle of Bong-Bong
Oddfellows
Charles Albert
Paul Jones
Harry Quealy
Fossdyke
Dresden
Cure for Rheumatism Recipe Draws Public Praise
A London paper published a rheumatism cure recipe last year and numerous readers reported success after other doctors failed. Lord Anson paid 300 pounds to reveal it publicly. Ingredients include sulphur, cream of tartar, rhubarb, gum guaiacum, and tinone.
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London
Lord Anson
Queensland Agricultural Journal
Ashburton Stores Expand Stock For Holiday Season
Local retailers announce a complete stock opening in Ashburton with seasonal goods for golf and tennis players. Mellor’s Shoes offers light durable footwear at economical prices during an alteration sale. Also featured is a Rheumo remedy testimonial from Mr William James of the Terminus Hotel Christchurch praising quick relief from rheumatic gout and pains.
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Ashburton
R. D
Aton
Ae Ae
Mellor
Raeumo
William James
Terminus
Christchurch
Abbey Prizes Unclaimed As London Bridge Offer Fades
An old tale of a man offering sovereigns on London Bridge has faded. Over £21 worth of Abbey Prizes remained unclaimed, awaiting distribution.
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London Bridge
Asto
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Collins
W. J. Gollins
Coal and Timber Merchants
East Street
G Houll Ba
Frank Gurtis
Aba
Gonsultibag Optometrist
Mount Mellock
Gorner
Yartridges
Sunt
Club
Fley’s
Universal
Bhue
Ty Ses
Xvea
Farmers
Jelbarten
West Street
American Dental Parlours
Phil
Arthur L. Zouch
Tangred Street
Carson's Sale
Cycles, Motors & Accessories
Carson Whides
B.S.A
Darracq
Stuart Motor Car
K.p
Triumph Motor Cycle
CNP
People OF
ORR
Eonn O
Fast Street
Robert Smyth
Prevalebit
East Belt
Geo. Cooper
Messie Cooper and Duncan Limited
Daet Belt
J. Swanson
F. Ferriman
Cameron Street West
Avery
H. Gresham
Dentist
Surnett Street
Cameron Street
West
Andrew
OO ™ & Co Ltd
Cremol
R, Totty
Burnett
Fanhis
Haslf Price
Mitchell
Turner
Wwe
Playfair Company
Ompany
Havelock S'Srret
M. P. Simpson
Fletcher Bros
SALE
Thomas Bros., Grain and Produce Dealers
H.C. Percy
Tobacconist
Percy Himage
Peter Sullivan
Fercy’s
Temperance and General Life Assurance Society of Victoria
Oddfellows’ Hall
the Geach Dramatic Company
Edwin
Arthur’s Pass
McNab
Little River
Akarea
F. de C. Malet
Bank of New Zealand
J. A. Carney
Rakeia
Wanganui
Rouseabout
Timaru
W. Hart
Blenheim
Hart
Ashbirton
Fitzgerald
Pahiatua
Pbitagerald
R. Frizzelle
J. Dineen
Mirs
G. W. Watson
Great Britain
Eirenratnoce
J. W. Oliver
Watson
Buxton
Trafic
Mayfield
W. Imslie
Miss Withell
Trethewey
I. Brannan
Wm. Millar
J. McDowell
O. Withell
I. Murdoch
Ayson
Highbank
Ee Wamere Harbour
North School
Wee Titten
Hunter
North Grand Times
Hampstead
Timaru Boxing Association
E Borough
Cable News
United Press Association
Portlad
Telegraph
Capyrigue
Indian Affairs
Per Press Association
British Politics
the Colonies
Braybrook
Per Presa Association—Copyright
Pet Presa Association—Copyright
Tor Press Association
Wairuna-Moonah
Per Presa Association
Per Press
Association
the Pollards
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