Bullock Crooks Wedding Tie In Ashburton Church
On April 8 at St Andrew's Church Ashburton the Rev G B Inglis united Henry Arthur Harry eldest son of T A Bullock of Christchurch with Emily Crooks youngest daughter of W Crooks of Methven in a formal Presbyterian ceremony.
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Bullock—Crooks
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Ashburton
G. B. Inglis
Henry Arthur
Harry
T. A. Bullock
Christchurch
Emily
W. Crooks
Methven
Ashburton Guardworks Magna ust Verrras Premyntenr
Ashburton notices a Monday May 4 1908 event. The fragmentary text mentions Ashburton Guardia Magna and Premyntenr with unclear context.
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Ashburton Guarkw Magna
The Lesson of Railway Accidents From Victoria and Beyond
A historical reflection argues railway crashes, including Braybrook in Victoria, reveal human factors in errors. It cites Keighley Snowden on psychology, driver overwork, and single‑operator safety limits. The piece urges reducing fatigue and protecting crews to lower accident risk.
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Braybrook
Victoria
Braybreak
Keighley Snowden
England
Snowden
Afr Snowden
Freman
New Zealand
Ashburton Show plans and local council notes
Mr F R Platman MP received a reply from Minister McNab confirming Mr Kirk can arrange a display for the Ashburton Winter Show though no word yet on whether the Premier or Agriculture Minister will attend. Borough water committee members and remarks on local governance are noted, along with weather, schooling, farming work, and domain improvements. Great Peppermint Cure advertised for children’s night coughs.
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F. R. Platman
M.P
Robert McNab
Agriculture
Flatman
CG. A. C. Hardy
Ashburton
Kirk
Robert McNabb
Flatiman
Pest outbreak and local notices fill Ashburton pages
Cadlin moth pest threatens orchards with widespread infestation and possible crop losses. At the Magistrate's Court John Hunt was fined 10s for drunkenness in Hast street on May 2. Reports on oil prospecting in Poverty Bay, politics in Geraldine, and varied local agricultural updates follow, including weather, stock feed prospects, and a fringe of community notices.
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H. Davis
John Hunt
Hast Street
Christchurch
Isle of Bong-Bong at Oddfellows Hall thrills Ashburton crowds
Pollard's juveniles present the new musical comedy The Isle of Bong-Bong at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton. Plot follows Lord Percy Fitzmaurice in incognito plots with Dolores Marjorie Grey and servant Gordon St Bernard who swaps identity. Gordon runs for Government Game Commissioner amid tiger fights and danger before the true heir is revealed.
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Oddfellows
Pollard
Ashburton
Mindoro
Philippine Islands
Percy Fitzmaurice
Dolores
Percy
Lord Percy
Marjorie Grey
Marjorie
Peter
Gordon St. Bernard
Gordon
G. Rastre Saunders
Jordan
For Bronchial Coughs Woods Brest Pesperming Core
The advertisement urges readers with bronchial coughs to take Woods Brest Pesperming Core in doses of 1s 6a and 4 Gd, presenting a medicinal regimen in period tone.
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Brest
Fatal accident at Union Collieries Mine and other inquests
An Auckland inquest found Herbert Ferguson died from an accidental coal fall at Union Collieries Mine Maramatua after observers warned of unsafe roof. Other notices report Pokeno settler George Austin found dead from apparent apoplexy and Henry Shanley dying from injuries at Maramar coal mine. Wellington reports a Canvastown fatal vehicle collision injuring Rasmussen Simonsen, and a Porirua Mental Hospital patient lettered tobacco spray dose death. Dunedin notes a boating disaster victim Alexander McPhee and nautical inquiry pending.
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Auckland
Mercer
Union
Maramatua
Herbert Ferguson
Quigg
Quige
Henry Shanley
Maramar
Wellington
Havelock
Canvastown
Herelock
Rasmussen Simonsen
Simonsen
Elo
Jeremiah Houchen
Porirua
Death of MP J Bennett in Tuapeka Rae's Junction
Gore May 3 Death of J Bennett member for Tuapeka at Rae's Junction home follows long public service in Beaumont district. He joined Tuapeka County Council in the 1870s entered Parliament in 1899 defeating Rawlings and Fraser. Native of Torfarshire born 1847 he arrived from Victoria in 1863 and held Rae's Junction property. He was 78 and survived by three sons and one daughter.
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Victoria
Rae’s Junction
Torfarshire
Lockout in shipbuilding spreads across Clyde
London reports a broad shipyard lockout with 6000 Clyde workers affected and total displaced workers around 29000 when combined with other trades. The piece notes failed settlements, a vast discussion of allied commerce and port subsidies, plus a volley of unrelated crime and sport items.
Club Swinging and Piano Playing End at Theatre Royal
Two endurance exhibitions closed at 11:02 p.m. Burrows the world champion club swinger finished after 62 hours 2 minutes and Parnell the orchestra leader finished after 38 hours 2 minutes. Both were honored by the Mayor with gifts from admirers.
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Wellington
Theatre Royal
T Burrows
Charles Parnell
Burrows
J. Griffiths
Newcastle
Parnell
Sydney
Brunner Speech Sparks Debate Over Trade Policy
Sir John Brunner urged Liberal policy shifts to aid trade including port improvement, railway reform, canal revival, and patent measures. The Daily News and Daily Chronicle frame the appeal differently while The Spectator notes Brunner’s tariff reform stance amid Liberal party meetings.
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London
John Brunner
The
Daily News
Daily Chronicle
Lloyd George
Spectator
Manchester
Otekaike Case: Appeal Court Rules on Lands Board Decision
The Appeal Court delivers judgment in Mitchell and McKellar v. Otago Land Board known as the Otekaike case. It holds the ministerial approval after board grant suffices and the plaintiffs retain rights to mandamus and injunction. The Board’s interpretation of section 80 and jurisdiction stands, with Section 48 applying to determine eligible leasees. Judgment for the plaintiffs.
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Wellington
Mitchell and McKellar
The
Otago Land Board
Otekaike
Robert Campbell and Sons
Justice Williams
Sir Charles Dilkes Shop Hours Bill Read Second Time
The bill was read a second time by 190 to 46 votes and referred to a committee of the whole House. Mr Gladstone has intimated the Government will legislate on shop hours next year.
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Geo. Cooper
Christchurch
Messie Cooper and Duncan Limited
J. Swanson
Italy
Ashhurton United Friendly Societies
W. H. Alen
Hakatere Lodge
Druds
Messrs P
O'Connor
Dale
Morcan
Foresters
Meessrs F
Eberr
Phaup
London
Charles Dilke
Gladstone
Secretary of State For Home Affairs
Bomb outrage targets Calcutta judge's residence in Muzaffarpur
May 2 report says the Muzaffarpur blast struck opposite the home of Mr Kingsford the District Judge known for riot trial sentences. The incident linked to threats against his life and believed aimed at him. Mrs Kennedy, wife of a barrister, is involved. May 8 update: Mire Kennedy dies and a Bengalee youth confessed involvement with another youth, thinking Kennedy's carriage belonged to the judge.
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Per Press Association
Calcutta
Muzaffarpur
Kingsford
Kennedy
Mire Kennedy
Mounfferpore
Bomb factory found in Calcutta amid Alugaffarpur outrage
In Calcutta authorities uncover a bomb making factory linked to the Alugaffarpur uproar. Twenty Bengalese, including students and journalists, are arrested as part of the investigation.
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Alugaffarpur
Calcutta
Suburban land values surge as 130 sections sell rich
In Invercargill suburb land sales on May 4 show high demand with 130 sections fetching up to £102 per quarter acre. The report notes strong buyer interest and brisk market activity in the suburban parcel market.
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Invercargiln
Mohmands grimly resist British terms near frontier frontline
In the Mohmand region the tribes growl when summoned to send deputations to hear British terms. Two brigades stand ready at Shab Kadar and Michai for an immediate advance. A third brigade with artillery has left Peshawar due to Afghan activity threatening Landi Kotal. Rebels also fire on British outposts at Landi Kotal from nearby positions.
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Ogalcutta
Shabkadar
Michai
Peshawar
Landi Kotal
Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Invercargill Hospital
In Invercargill on May 4, the hospital reports twenty one cases of scarlet fever.
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Invercargill
Woods' Great Peppermint Ore for Coughs and Colds
Product claims soothe coughs and colds and lists price figures of sixpence and twenty six sixpence.
Prince Eulenberg Confronts Munich Witnesses In Berlin Case
A judicial committee visited Liebenberg Castle to examine Prince Eulenberg over contradictions between his testimony in Harden's Berlin libel trial and later Munich witness evidence about alleged malpractices. He expressed a wish to confront the witnesses while Prince Hulenberg lies ill and confined to bed. the castle remains under police observation.
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Berlin
Liebenberg
Prince Eulenberg
Harden
Munich
Prince Lulenberg
Prince Hulenberg
Obituary of Government astronomer in Sydney May 4
Obituary reports the death of Mr Lenehan, Government astronomer aged sixty five in Sydney. Hospital Saturday collections in Sydney surpassed the record with street totals of £5868 and indoor totals bringing the grand sum to £6380, despite showery weather. Destructive fire in Melbourne on main street destroyed Blackley shops and other properties with origin unknown. Perth reports a tragic incident where ex mayor Mr Clark was killed when a gun exploded after being placed on a table. Pearling fleet disaster estimates victims range 70 to 250 with damage around £20,000.
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Sydney
Lenehan
Melbourne
Sheephalls
Blackley
Cahir
Glover’s
Commercial Bank
Mechanics
Perth
Clark
Tater
Premiers Discuss Financial Federation at Melbourne Conference
Mr Deakin outlined government proposals on financial questions at the Premiers Conference in Melbourne. He argued for real federation of finances within limits, preserving State debts while reducing new debt, and proposed Australian stock at a fixed rate to replace existing stocks. The full scheme, to be presented next Tuesday, may shift State debts to a commission with States retaining railways free of debt. The Premiers seek definite statements from Deakin.
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Per
Press Association
Melbourne
Mr Deakin
William Lyne
Deakin
Commonwealth
Sas
Braybrook Accident Report Contradictory Brake Failures
Press Association report on the Bray Brook accident cites conflicting accounts from the fireman of the first engine and the driver of the second engine. Both narratives describe brake issues and loss of air pressure as the trains failed to stop before the home signal despite attempts to apply hand brakes and emergency braking.
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Per
Press _Association
Melbourne
Braybrook
All Blacks vs New South Wales Rugby Match at Agricultural Ground
In glorious weather about 15 000 spectators watched New South Wales defeat New Zealand 18 to 0 under Northern Union rules at Agricultural Ground. NSW showed dash early, NZ outpaced in passing. later report notes NZ losses due to poor condition after voyage.
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Sydney
All Blacks
New South Wales
Agricultural
New Zealand
Turtill
Fyne
Rowe
Kelly
Wrigley
Barder
J. Wynyard
Mackrell
Lile
Johnston
Pearce
Cross
Wright
Hedley
Schuitz
Messenger
Devrant
Cheadle
Rosenfield
Butler
Graves
Hennessy
Lutze
Rosswell
O'Malley
Davis
Moir
Holloway
New South
Taviuni Vessel In Towing Failure Refloats Delayed
Towing efforts to shift the Taviuni failed again and the cargo will be auctioned on Tuesday. A large cargo remains in the forehold. Mr Rawson and two assessors will hold an enquiry Monday in Westport as salvage attempts continue with no refloat expected before next spring.
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Westport
Alay
Taviuni
Outas Beach
Rawson
Ashburton opens complete stock for golf requisites
It D Johnston opens a full supply of golf materials in Ashburton, announcing a complete stock for the coming season. Locals can now purchase clubs balls and accessories at the new shop, with a focus on ready availability for players.
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Ashburton
D. Johnston
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State Soul
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Frank Curtis
F.P.A.G
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Philadelphia
Mount Mellock
Ilinen
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Nartridges
Artridges
G. Meddins
J Kurten
West Street
American Dental Parlours
Arthur L. Zouch
Surecon
Tancred Street
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D.S.A
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Triumph Cycle Co., Ltd
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Gents
DE Dion
Stuart Motor Car
Triumph Motor Cycle
Orr
John Orr & Co
Fast Street
East Belt
T, Ferriman
Cameron Street West
F. Ferriman
H. Gresham
Burnett Street
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Playfair Company
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Cive
Playfair
Havelock S?reet
M. P. Simpson
Berl Sey
British Dental
H. M. Jones
Thomas Bros., Grain and Produce Dealers
Goode
Achburton
Cail
Andrew Q
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Turner
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J. M. ‘Twomey
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Geo. Osborne
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