Empire Day May 2 A 3.4 holiday and Council actions
The meeting decided to observe May 2 as Empire Day a 3.4 holiday. A reserve transfer from Mr G Wrights executors to Mr C G Wright was agreed. The half year rate for Achburton Forks not to be struck. The letter on the Seal Government Bill was referred to the Council's delegate for finance at the County Councils Conference in Wellington in July. Water race: Mr Mc Phails hydraulic ram approved. Mr Millars pond service postponed with reports to follow. Council adjourned to the first Friday in June.
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C. G. Wright
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County Counciles
Wellington
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R. Millar
Morgan
Ashburton Council Debates Hare Tail Subsidy End Date
At Ashburton County Council this day, Dr Stitt moved to rescind the hare tail subsidy, arguing tails have market value and imports may boost purchases. The vote failed on a casting vote. debate continued over whether to accept scalps or other hare parts, with payment set for tails only after June 7.
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Couneil
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Millar Promises Bill to End Imprisonment for Small Debts
Auckland May 6 Minister of Labour Millar speaking at Waihi announced plans to introduce in Parliament next session a bill to end imprisonment for small debts. The measure would let debtors renegotiate weekly payments with creditors under a protection order, while evaders could be shielded from punitive court actions.
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May Conference Hears Tease of Steam Line Plans
On May 2 at Lonupon the Conference of Aequith refused any hard preference but signaled potential discussion of linking steam lines and cables. The briefing notes from May 3 record a cautious stance and limited commitments.
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Aequith
Variely
Hints of Full Report After Conference in Commons
Sir H Bannerman, in the House of Commons, hinted a full report would be published after the Conference. He stated no preferential treatment would be given to any subject as far as the Government was concerned.
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H. ©. Bannerman
House of Commons
Smuts Signals Repatriation of Chinese Workers
Pretoria report states Mr Smuts told a labour deputation the government will repatriate the Chinese at the earliest opportunity to absorb the unemployed whites.
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Reutt
Pretoria
Etata
Smuts
Ios
Enid
Poxeihia
Inquest Concludes on Milburn Basing Explosion Victims
The inquest into the deaths of Wmasger ley and John Fyffe from the Milburn basing accident in February concludes. The verdict states the men were killed by an explosion caused by a charge while blocking a hole, and the force used to clear the block led to the blast.
Wool sales and council bird purchase figures reported
Wellington reports from London indicate wool sales are active with firm prices for merino and fine drab wool while medium and coarse wools ease. At the County Council meeting, figures show purchases of hares tails old birds heads and rate tails from 1903 to 1907 with totals and costs listed by period.
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Wellington
Department of Industries and Commerce
London
C. J. Harper
Marsh
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