Residential Property For Sale In East Belt Area Christchurch
Cooper and Duncan Limited promote to sell a convenient residence on the East Belt comprising parts of sections 250 and 251. The 32 perches include a five room dwelling with bathroom scullery veranda and a detached washhouse with copper and tubs. Water is pumped to a tank supplying the house and washhouse. A good fruit garden adjoins J Swanson’s residence. Tasy terms. Apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRGEO
Cooper
Christchurch
Messrs Cooper and Duncan Limited
J. Swanson
Silver-mounted Pipe Lot Promises Fine Quality
Auction notes describe a splendid lot of pipes including a silver-mounted item and an unmounted BBB pipe. Details suggest a valued collection piece for enthusiasts and collectors.
Moon Phases for May From the Almanac
The page lists May moon phases with times for New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter and events such as apogee and perigee. It records approximate dates and times including a 3 a.m. New Moon and 8 52 p.m. First Quarter.
Overwork on the Railway Aims at Reform
The piece denounces fourteen hour shifts for engine drivers and firemen on New Zealand trains. It argues for an eight hour maximum, warns of overstrain risk to public safety, and calls for scientific reorganization of railway working hours.
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Otago Daily Times
Dunedin
New Zealand
New Zealand Rural Notes and Local Affairs
Mills import Australian flour for profit while North and South Islands show vast land areas and occupancy. Beets for sugar attract West Australia interest. Crown lands opened for selection in Nelson Canterbury and Auckland. Ashburton social clubs, magistrates court quirks, boxing, boxing association, railway rooms lease, and local trades face shifts as farmers, tenants, and traders adapt to market and policy changes.
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Lands Department
New Zealand
Crown Lands
Nelson
Canterbury
Auckland
Taranaki
Wellington
False Pretences Case At Christchurch Magistrate Court
Edward Power of the Masonic Hotel accused Robert Young Ferguson of giving a valueless cheque for four pounds on the Bank of New South Wales. Ferguson pleads not guilty. Power admits cashing the cheque but says it was valueless. Detective Ward testifies of Ferguson’s arrest after a telegram promised payment. Power's handling of the cheque and police conduct draws magistrate scrutiny.
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Edward Power
Masonic Hotel
Robert Young Ferguson
Christchurch
Ferguson
E. Power
Bank of New South Wales
Donnelly
R. Ward
Geraldine
Nelson
Power
Bishop
Mr Power
Futura
Afghan invaders driven from hills west of Tandi Kotal
In Calcutta on May 5 Government reports say Afghan invaders are undisciplined. The U S lines say there is no sign of Ameer consent. General Willcocks attacked remnants west of Tandi Kotal, enemy weak and offered little resistance. The leading mullah fled on horseback as the attackers pushed them back across the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres Association
Calcutta
Britain
Willcocks
Tandi Kotal
Fied
Tribal troubles near Thatsati Pass during May fighting
May 5 reports from CALCADIA describe Lieut. Campbell of the 40th Pathans being shot in the thigh. A Royal Munster Fusiliers private and a Khaibar Rifles Sepoy were wounded. The Sufi Sahib moves toward Maiden with followers as Zakka Khels sow maize. Mohmands harvest. Indian Maharajahs offer for Imperial service and troops to the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcadia
Lieut
Campbell
40Th
Pathans
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Khaibar Rifles
Thatsati Pass
Reuter
Maiden
Bazar
Murderous outrages in Calcutta and Chandernagar
May 5 Calcutta thirty arrestees confess to involvement in the Dec 7 train wreck attempt against Sir Andrew Fraser lieutenant governor Bengal and bomb outrage at Chandernagar. Prominent Bengalis implicated. May 5 London The Standard reports officials planned attacks on the Viceroy and Lord Kitchener. General Willcocks commands 25,000 troops on the frontier.
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Calcula
Calcutta
Sir Andrew Fraser
Andrew Fraser
Bengal
Chandernagar
Lord Kitchener
London
Willcocks
Morocco recaptures Sath shows Hafid’s Western Morocco challenge fading
Abdul Agiz hag recaptured Sath without opposition, signaling Mulli Hafid has little support in Western Morocco and indicating pacification of the Shawat is assured.
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Per
Press Association
Morocco
Abdul Agiz Hag
Sath
Prince of Wales presides at Colonial Institute dinner
At the Hotel Cecil dinner the Prince of Wales presided over a 300 guest gathering including dukes and lords. The Prince spoke on Empire unity, defence, and reciprocal education, urging mutual effort and a lasting ties among dominions beyond the seas.
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London
Colonial Institute
Cecil
Prince of Wales
Dukes of Argyle
Marlborough
Loreburn
Dudley
Jersey
Tennyson
Alverstone
Rothschild
Lamingston
Strathcona
Viscount Morley
Sydney Buxton
Sydney
Montague Nelson
Royal Colonial Institute
W T. Price
South Australia
Canada
Australia
Murray
Nile
Earl of Dudley
Lord Northcote
Lord Lithlingow
England
Victoria
Lat Crewe
South Africa
G. M. Parkin
Colonial Office
Foreign Office
Concessions Under Protest in New Zealand Labour Row
Wellington reports suggest possible branch formation of the New Zealand Employers Federation in Oamaru Timaru and Gisborne. A Wanganui Freezing Company letter says February talks led to wage demand acceptance as production continued, though the firm claims it was compelled to grant the pay rise. The Labour Minister’s Inspector noted no strike occurred and no Department action was possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand Employers’ Federation
Oamaru
Timaru
Gisborne
Wanganui Freezing Company
Costly blue Hope diamond bought by the Sultan of Turkey
Paris reports the Sultan paid £80000 for the famous blue Hope diamond. Tennis results show Gore defeating Wilding in the Covered Court Championship, while Ritchie and Green lose to Miss Rastlake Smith in doubles. Socialist defeats and Lisbon Telegraph Conference news also appear.
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Paris
Turkey
London
Gore
Wilding
Miss Rastlake Smith
Ritchie
Miss Green
Licensing Bill faces House vote amid massive petition votes
Lord Robert Cecil presented a London petition bearing 600 000 signatures against the Licensing Bill while John Wilson offered 169 510 Methodist signatures in favor. In Commons, Qave's amendment failed by 250. The bill passed a second reading 394 to 198 and moved to committee. Asquith warned against confiscation and noted a 15 year notice with reassessment.
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London
Robert Cecil
John Wilson
Tile
House of Commons
Qave
Asquith
Labour
Dougherty Appointed Under-Secretary for Ireland
In reply to J P Lonsdale MP Mr Birrell announced that Sir James Brown Dougherty will succeed Sir Antony Macdonnell as Under-Secretary for Ireland. Dougherty, born in 1840s, has served as Assistant Under-Secretary for Fel a since 1895.
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J. P. Lonsdale
Mid-Armagh
Birrell
Ireland
J. B. Dougherty
Antony Macdonnell
James Brown Dougherty
Fela
Dundee Election Suffragists Hinder Churchill in London
An Irish suffragist, carrying a handbill, blocked Winston Churchill from addressing several workmen's meetings in London on May 5 and demanded an apology for insulting references to suffragists tied to the Peckham election.
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London
Winston Churchill
Peckham
Catholic Bishops Back Mr Amery In Wolverhampton Race
The Catholic Bishops of Birmingham profess strong support for Unionist candidate Mr Amery in Wolverhampton citing education policy as the reason.
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London
Birmingham
Amery
Wolverhampton
Compensation for Accidents Arbitrate in Auckland
In Auckland on May 5 the Waihi Grand Junction Company sought arbitration under the Workers Compensation for Accidents Act for Ty Nickelle. An injury on May 26 1907 left him partly incapacitated. payments of £12s weekly continued until October 14 when a certificate of fitness for light duties halted wages. The respondent argued for higher ongoing payments as recovery continued. judgment was reserved after lengthy argument.
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Auckland
Waihi Grand Junction Company, Ltd
Ty Nickelle
Gordon
Opening the Otira Tunnel Ceremony in West Coast
At Otira on May 5 Premier and guests marked the start of the Otira tunnel with a ceremonial electric shot. Officials including Mr Bruce and Mr Guinness praised the project linking Christchurch and the coast, promising regional development despite persistent rain.
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Otira
West Coast
Bruce
Westland
Guinness
Midland ‘Railway
O’halloran
Canterbury
Joseph Ward
Apeak
Christchurch
Greymouth
Taapeka seat candidates named for upcoming election
Dunedin on May 5 Dr Chavale of Wellington and Mr A Fraser of Lawrence are named candidates for the Taapeka seat. Fraser previously contested the seat in 1899. It is understood H Bedford, who stood for Dunedin North at the last election, will run for Taieri in government interest.
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W. Bryant
Ashburton
J. Dineen
Dineen
Hugo Friedlander
A. J. Tyrrell-Baxter
Dunedin
Dr. Chavale
Wellington
A. Fraser
Lawrence
Taapeka
H. D. Bedford
Dunedin North
Taieri
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Collins
State Coal
Jarrah
Monti
W. J. Gollins & CO
East Street
Frank Curtis
F.p.as
Dietz
Saunders’ Buildings
Artridges
Nesw
Fiveryone
Ha Oman
Parmery
Barton
West Street
Orr
Harnest
Fast Street
Astiburton
Belt
F. Ferriman
Cameron Street West
H. Gresham
Burnett Street
Camaron Street
West
Tailors
H.C. Percy
Ies and Co
T. Perey
A Ohey O ™ & Ce Ltd
H. E. Bonnington
Chem Ashburton
Fletcher Bros
Otto OF
Violets
Ashburton Brug Company
Andrew
Or & Ce
Cremol
R. Tquy
Titchell
Turner
Wek Sak le Sample Garmente At
Oo & C. Ltd
Thomas Brgs., Grain and Produce Dealers
Gooda
Rahbyeton
Or & Co
Epi
Asyburien Gunther
Maena Ust Verrran
Pravalerit
Losal
North Island
South Island
Stewart Island
West Australa
Praenkel
Bunbury
Beisenre
St. Andrew's Young Men’s
Masonic Hall
C. Wilson
M.C
W. McDonald
G. McDonald
Terris
G. Craighead
Aitcheson
Lane
Thos. Barker
M. J. Burgess
Fouhy
Mr Hart
Taylor
Hart
Tinwald
Long
Kyle
Mount Somers
Conciliation Board
Timara
Arbitration Court
William Webb
Chris Neilson
Parramatta
Richard Arnst
Webb
Poverty Bay
Canterbury Boxing Association
J. V de Beer
Trezise
Lloyd
Robertson
Butt
North Otapo Times
Kauroo Hill
Maheno
North Otago
Bayside
Qamara Mail
Dunedin Star
Otago
Star
Pryde
Education Board
Dominion
Wellington District Law Society
North Isiand
Hawke's Bay
Southland
Hawke’s Bay I
Blair-Fullarton
Queen Street
A. C. Elliott
Dally
W. Brumimond
Labour Bureau
Talbot Fospital
Waimate
H. Kerr
Mount Hutt’ Road
Ashburton Guards
Ashburton Rifles
Hefford
Childs
Healy
McElrea
Parsons
Empire
Queensland
John Grigg
Longhead
Darting Downs
F. Gooper
Masterton
Crowley
Wanganui
W.d. B. Cameron
A. Moore
Waiapi
E. J. Watt
Hawke’s Bay
Wairarapa
Rangitata
Messrs Roddick and Horgan
R. Taylor
A. Mahan
Keleher
Stangar
Eilewr
Messrs Blissett
McLachlan, Brown, Webb
McSweeney
St. Andrew’s Hockey Club
Domain
R. ¥. Ferguson
Cable News
Indian Affairs
the Prince OF Wales
Per Press Association
Home and Foreign
United Press Association
Electro Telegraph
Telegraph
Lisbon
Diana
Ariadne
Mackennal
Parker
Chantrey Bequest
Politics
Ter Presa Association—Copyright
Dundee
Churchill
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