McNab pushes universal military training in New Zealand
The article outlines Mr Robert McNab and Mr James Allen promoting Swiss style universal military training. It proposes a five year compulsory system starting at age nineteen, with initial month long training, then optional continued service, paid by the State, plus post compulsory volunteer roles.
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Auckland
Denniston
Dominion
Switzerland
Robert McNab
Mr Allen
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Lin
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Ashburton Borough finances and asphalted ridges debate
Town Clerk H H Fooks reports Ashburton Borough Council income rose from 1888 to 1908 with rising overdrafts and rental revenue. Mayoral remarks defend asphalt paving for Ashburton bridges after Christchurch tests. A motorist speeding through town was caught by witnesses and a charge is expected in Magistrate's Court.
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H. H. Fooks
Ashburton
John Lambie
Lie Wold
Ashburton Notes on Local Arts, Council Affairs and Markets
The bazaar aims to fund uniform and general counts arrears. Mayor’s remarks promote merging road boards with the County Council to save at least £1000 for ratepayers. A petition seeks a pillar box near the Central Hotel and Electoral Registrar's office. The Canterbury Rugby Union published 1909 notes with revised rules and fixtures. Agricultural markets show flat sheep sales amid cautious farmer sentiment. Local council debates include Dreadnought funding and municipal improvements. Cloak-room and theatre plans highlighted as town progress.
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Stoddart
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Kennedy
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Public meeting in Ashburton on Navy League branch
A public meeting in Ashburton will discuss establishing a local branch of the Navy League and Mr Robert McNah will deliver an address on defence matters.
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Navy League
Robert McNah
Defence
Empire Day Meeting Sets Ashburton Plans
The Mayor convenes a town meeting in the Borough Council Chambers tomorrow to discuss Empire Day celebrations in Ashburton. J N Griggins donates £10 toward funds while residents show strong interest and speakers have been secured for a representative public program.
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J. ©. N. Griggins
Accidents and Deaths Gather In Several Cities
Wellington reports Alfred Bailey, a Rimutaka quartermaster, fell from a scar and broke two ribs on approach to Hobart. Rodgers collapses on Taranaki Street. heart disease suspected. Downes, Wellington surveyor and Bulls town clerk, dies suddenly of heart disease. Patrick Lawless, 20, crushed on Catlins railway works. A three year old Louisa Liddicoat dies after a fall at Ratanui during a holiday visit.
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Butter price rise in Wellington market
The wholesale price of butter in Wellington has advanced by a half-penny per pound and is now two pence. It will be retailed at three pence per pound.
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Bequest to Salvation Army Exempt from Death Duty
Unanimous Appeal Court ruling in Wellington upholds that Samuel Wilson's £16000 bequest to the Salvation Army is exempt from death duties as a public benefit. The court finds 1901 Charity Acts cover social work while 1883 act does not apply. costs awarded.
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Settlement on Engineer Wages Reached by Australian Ports Groups
A Melbourne conference of the Australian Institute of Marine Engineers and the Steamship Owners' Association reached a wage and condition settlement. The memorandum seeks Court arbitration treatment as an award. Rates vary by horsepower and class, with a three year term from May 1. The president will certify the agreement for court effect and submit the order for parties on Friday.
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Australian Institute of Marine Engineers
Steamship Owners’ Association
Federal Court of Arbitration
Health Hints for Rheumatism Diet and RHEUMO
Health hints advise avoiding red meat beer and spices to ease rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. It promotes RHEUMO as a fast acting cure claiming relief from the first dose and a complete cure, with bottles priced at 2s 6d and 4s 6d sold by chemists or storekeepers.
Buenos Ayres Strike Sparks Deaths and Riots at Funeral
The Buenos Ayres strike swelled beyond 200,000 workers with a funeral unrest as police reportedly removed bodies from the morgue prompting violent demonstrations. Tramcars were attacked amid the upheaval, while other world dispatches note European diplomacy and military topics.
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London
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Kaiser Telegram on Bulgaria Indemnities Sparks Comment
London May 5 The Kaiser's telegram recognizing Bulgaria's independence draws comment for the line stating Bulgaria undertakes to secure German material interests in the Oriental railway question I greet your King remarks reflect German aims in the region.
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Bulgaria
Hooligans Arrested After Attacks in St Petersburg
Report cites May 5 dispatch from St Petersburg detailing hooligans attacking Hindu traders from Calcutta. British Consul demands immediate arrests of the assailants and alleged abettors from the Union of Russian People. several men are seized.
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Welcome Announcement Delivers Sword Investiture For Sultan
Tevfik Pasha remains in Constantinople until after the ceremony investing the Sultan with the Sword of Osman. Mohammed relinquishes £5000 monthly civil stipend. Reports speak of massacres at Adana with thousands killed and tens of thousands displaced.
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Dominion delegates named for Naval and Military Defence Conference
London May 5 dominion and colonial representatives invited to the subsidiary Naval and Military Defence Conference include Canada Newfoundland Cape Colony Natal Transvaal and Orangia. proceedings will be private Mr Asquith to open. Wellington May 5 New Zealand has not yet decided representation at the Imperial Naval Conference in London in July.
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