Multiple New Zealand Accidents and Deaths Reported
May 5 reports from Auckland Gisborne and Christchurch note a man Thomas Pink died after drunkenness and hospitalisation, a young Robert Burnett loses a hand at brickworks with amputation, and a tugboat collision injures a man Nolan. An inquest into Pinks death adjourned. Bromley pensioner dies suddenly of heart failure.
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Auckland
Thomas Pink
Jenderson
Gisborne
Robert Burnett
Christchurch
Canterbury
Nolan
J. Byrd
A. Beret
Thomas Ag Aie
Bromley
H W. Bishop
Sudden Death of Traveller in Ashburton Hotel
A middle aged traveller for Mesers Duff and Co. was found dead in his Somerset Hotel room at 11 30 AM after arriving by express from Christchurch. The inquest will be held tonight as police investigate possible self inflicted death amid reports of money troubles and gloom.
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A. Elenny
Mesers Duff and Co
Christchurch
Somerset Hotel
Rakeia
Ashburton
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Wakefield Domestic Case
Daniel Kennedy aged forty was arrested this afternoon on a charge of attempting to murder his wife who runs a boarding house on Wakefield Street. Kennedy visited this afternoon and an altercation followed. he is alleged to have fired a revolver but the bullet missed.
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Auckland
Daniel Kennedy
Wakefield Street
Kennedy
The Cornish Case
In Dunedin on May 6 the inquest into Catherine Elizabeth Cornish’s death resumed. Witnesses testified she had long suffered alcohol problems and injuries were sustained before death from brain congestion. The jury verdict attributed death to a fall aggravated by heavy alcohol use.
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Dunn
Catherine Elizabeth Cornish
Stirling Hotel
Alexander E. Farquhar
Richard Cornish
Burnett
Balclutha
Pr. Burnett
Cornish
Dunedin
Trouble at Blackball in New Zealand strike conflict
Timaru May 5. Mr Pryor, secretary of the New Zealand Employers' Federation, met Blackball Coal Company directors in Timaru and received their reply to an offer. If the Government does not act against unions voting contributions to the strike fund, the Federation would hire counsel and cover all expenses for action by the company. Directors accepted the offer. The case tests whether such contributions amount to aiding and abetting a strike.
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Timaru
Pryor
New Zealand Employers’ Federation
Trong Christchurch
Blackball Coal Company
Ashburton County Racing Club closes race entries
Acceptances for the first day handicaps and entries for the Lagmhor Plate at the Ashburton County Racing Club autumn meeting will close at 9 p.m. tomorrow evening.
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Ashburton County Racing Club
Gillett to Miss Auckland Football Season
Gillett, a renowned Auckland wing, will not be available this season as he intends to switch to Australian football ahead of a proposed trip abroad.
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Auckland
Gillett
Death of Pioneer Mrs Martha Fenton in New Zealand
Mrs Martha Fenton wife of the late Judge Fenton died this morning. She arrived in New Zealand in 1840.
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Auckland
Martha Fenton
Forward Lambs Offered at Rakaia Yards Fixture
On May 7 1593 at Rakaia yards Wne offers forward lambs on account of Mr H J Harrison with Fans Manager ES Curtis acting as auctioneer.
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H. J. Harrison
Lambs
ES . Curtis
Clearing Sale of Livestock and Implements Announced
The National Mortgage and Agency Co of NZ Ltd announces a complete clearing sale for Friday May 8 1908. W R Lyttelton solicitor directs sale of live stock including ewes lambs draught animals and horses plus farming implements from Rakaia to Rakeby. The catalogue lists numerous items and equipment with transport details after the 8.15 train arrival.
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Rakaia
Rakeby
Christchurch
National Mortgage & Agency Co., Ltd
NEW Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency C C., Ltd
Toit
Hastings Chamber backs uniform grain sacks for rail rules
May 5 Napier report says the Hastings Chamber of Commerce supports the Invercargill Chamber view advocating uniform sacks of 2001b to meet railway regulations.
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Napier
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Invercargill Chamber
Ashburton County farm for sale near rail line and saleyards
29 acres of flat Ashburton County land with 16 paddocks watered by creeks, 200 acres new grass, 500 acres ploughed, balance pasture. Modern 7 room residence, stables, woolshed, yards. Price £7 10s per acre. Also inquire about additional 20 acres of heavy wheat land and other blocks.
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Fasy Ferms
Fire destroys Burton Brewery in Hastings loss set at two thousand pounds
May 6 Hastings. Newhigan's Burton Brewery a five story wooden mill burned at daybreak. A passerby found the building safe at 1 am and suspects coal near the boiler started the blaze. A bucket brigade worked as no water was available for boilers. Insurances cover stock £400 with Alliance and building £350 with National. Loss estimated at £2000 beyond insurances.
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Hastings
Newhigan
Burton
Ar Newhigan
Alliance
National
Auckland Deodars Triumph Over Dominion Team
On the Auckland green both the Dominion and Auckland touring teams clashed with the Auckland Deodars emerging victorious by 180 to 2 in a decisive match.
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Auckland
Dominion
Auckdeodars
Hugo Friedlander Resigns From Ashburton Borough Council
Aly H Friedlander sends a resignation to Ashburton Mayor and Councillors dated April 28 1808. He notes stepping back after long service, desire not to burden ratepayers with a double election, and acknowledges late friend Mr Thomas plus the council and Town Clerk Mr Fooks for support.
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Ashburton
Borough of
Thomas
Mr Fooks
Hugo Friedlander
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Ashburton Notices and Local Elections and Racecourse Trust
A local notice announces GRR F Il ling remaining in Ashburton as a piano tuner and candidate for Borough Council. The Ashburton Racecourse Trustees approve use of facilities for the Ashburton County Racing Club to hold a two day meeting on May 13 and 14 1908 with terms on maintenance and adherence to Board rules.
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Ashburton Racecourse
Ashburton Racecourse Reserve
Ashburton County Racing Club
M. Stitt
J. O. N. Grigg
Canterbury Tea Promotion Urges Coupon Redemption
EST CONSUMERS of our TEAS promote well in Canterbury. Consumers sending in at least eight coupons will receive a prize per pound. Offers run by the tenth. chimney and fancy globes are among rewards.
Prozensigetpon Shipments to London Endorsed by H J Reece
PYVAE above Company offers liberal advances for shipments to London. London operations are led by Mr H J Reece, guaranteeing advantageous shipments. Last season meat account sales entrusted to their care proved profitable. For shipment charges, contact local agent Walter Pickles at West Street.
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Walter Pickles
West Street
Ashburton County Council Revises Vehicle By Law
On April 8 1908 the Ashburton Council repealed By Law 93 for hire vehicles and approved a new by law changing license fee scales. A draft by law will be available for public inspection at Barine Square until May 19 1908 with effect on a date to be announced. Clerk MAINWARING directs the notice.
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Ashburton
Baring Square
Council
Barine Square
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Per Press Association
Sporting
National Mortgage & Agency CQ. OF N.Z., Ltd
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Riday
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D.f
Cambridge Roller
Duncan
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Toad
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Allenton Schoal
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North Island
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Matson and CO
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Wy Antes
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Draper
Somerset Buildings
Morris Bros
Empire
Taylor and Atkinson
Oddfellows’ Hall
Fpnald
Hlite “Dancing Assembly
T. J. Taylor
A . Atkinson
J. T Mitchell
Cameron Street West
D. Jones
Alford Forest Road
Baring Square Church
Collins
Percy
Chas
East Street
Collins’ and Co
EC Collins and Co
Chas. Thomas
ART Needlework
Last Street
Tel
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London
Stephens and Morrell
H. M. Jones
Y FE
Ashburton County Council
Westerfield
Mainwaring
Aly H. Friedlander
Saleroonms
PME Riaene IR Bros., Ltd
D.' Algrty and Co., Ltd
National Mortgage and Noergy
C O., Ltd
EF. & Shearer
West Streat
Coldstream Toad
Hinds
Friedlander Bros
Dalgety and Co
NAT. Mort, and Ag, Co
Jaint Agenta
Lee Bros., Ltd
National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd
W. T. Beach
Coldstream State
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
National Mortgage On Agency Co., Ltd
F. Illing
H. Gates
Ashburton Borough
A. d. Tyrrell-Baxter
Friedlander Bros., Limited
D. Friedlander
T. Bullock
Tinwald
Harland Street
Bullock
Stephen Hurst
Parr Hill
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Weuucudy
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C. Hefford &C. Cash Drapers
Ce Ut
American Dental Parlours
Arthur L. Zouch
Tangred Street
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Gre Rer
Erding
Fletcher Bros
Hi. M. Jones
Counny
SALE
Buxton & Thomas
Tal
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Ryan
Hughes
Burnet
British Dental
Ashefron
Herrgekses
Tancred Street
Ceylon
U Il
British-New Zealand Meat Produce Company, Ltd
H. Matson & Co
Wool and Grain Brokers
Wairongoa
Waironga
Alfred Curtis
Orangh Hall
H. TE. Curtis
Cameron Street
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Vale
Do Streat
Chesetchurch
Abbey
Ant
Beasay
Burnett Street
Kaitan
Gata
State Coal Going of
Amshua Tuck
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