Pretoria Conference backs British preference in customs debate
Delegates from Cape and Orange Free State favor continuing a British preference in customs while reserving rights to object later. The conference aims for uniform policy without disturbing arrangements during union talks. Transvaal visitors say Capetown's bid as federal capital gains support and General Botha favors Capetown.
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Préss Association
Pretoria
Fi Cape
Orangia
Britain
Times
Capetown
Transvaal
Botha
Arrival of American Fleet Sparks San Francisco Welcome
The American fleet reached San Francisco with Admiral Evans aboard and over a million people greeting the event. A Sydney meeting chaired by the Lord Mayor agreed to cooperate with Australian and state governments on a fitting welcome.
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London
Admiral Evans
San Francisco
Sydney
Australian Marine Court hears on Bega foundering
In Sydney the Marine Court inquiry into the Bega sinking heard the master Captain Bishop say the steamer had been overhauled recently at a cost of £2000 and was in good condition. He could not explain the loss beyond a possible leak. The Underwriters' Association was advised that the barque Italia wrecked at Valparaiso. Premiers Conference in Melbourne debated financial proposals but adjourned without a decision.
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Sydney
Marine Court Anquiry
Bega
Bishop
Valparaiso
Newcastle
Iquique
Melbourne
Italian Fisherman Drowns Off Terawhiti
In Wellington on May 7 Antonio, an Italian fisherman, was drowned while helping lift nets as a boat struck a rock. His companion reached shore safely. Auckland reported May 8 that William Lambton’s body was found at Makai harbour with a wound over the eye and clothes nearby.
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Wellington
Antonio
Terawhiti
Auckland
William Lambton
Makai Harbour
Ashburton Borough Council Nominates Five for Vacant Seat
Wessis George William Andrews Alfred John Tyrrelt-Baxter George Harkness Buchanan Michael John Burgess and William Silcock were nominated for the Borough Council vacancy caused by Hugo Friedlander’s resignation. Several candidates previously contested the seat, with Buchanan the sole new entrant. The poll is set for Friday the 15th. Buchanan seeks support by advertisement.
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Baxter
Buchanan
The Next Session Will Be Very Short Says McNab
Honorable Robert McNab told a Guardian reporter that the forthcoming session will be brief due to arrangements at Government House. He cited lack of Library space, absent lobbies, cramped chambers, and inadequate desks as reasons for shortened hours and limited conveniences.
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Robert McNab
Guardian
Government House
Frozen meat prices unchanged in Colonial Consignment report
Commercial Napier May 7. The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports that frozen meat prices are unchanged.
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Napier
Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company
Auction sale of Mrs Hume's plant at Seafield road
The National Mortgage and Agency Company conducted an auction of Mrs. Hume's plant on Seafield road. Prices: horses bay gelding five pounds and other horses up to £380. Cattle two cows sold for 15s and 31s. Implements including cart harness forge anvil and tools sold from £0 54d to £11 with sundries at fair prices.
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National Mortgage and Agency Company
Seafield Road
Horse Fair at Friedlander Bros Shows 120 Mixed Horses
The Friedlander Bros horse bazaar drew buyers with 120 mixed horses. Young stock sold well while aged types were slower. Notable bids include a bay colt 2 years at 18 10s and a bay mare with foal at 41 10s. Also listed are hacks harness horses and various aged ponies and mares. Woods' Great Peppermint Coughs and Cards advertised.
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Messrs
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
New South Wales fruit growers protest New Zealand import rules
A cablegram reports NSW fruit rowers opposing New Zealand's requirement for a certificate declaring citrus fruits imported to the dominion are free from fruit fly. NZ Minister McNab says no letter from NSW. debate centers on fly presence, inspection limits, and proposed radius safeguards.
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Guardian
New South Wales
Aqviculture
New Zealand
Dominion
Victoria
Robert McNab
Ritchie
Almister
Ali McNab
New South Wates
Australia
Transfer of 120 Acre Sheep Country Property in District
Sale notes transfer of 120 acres of heavy wheat land with water and fencing. Property includes a modern seven room residence, stable, woolshed, sheep yards and outbuildings. Wool and fat sheep yielded £1500 last year. Asking price £5 per acre with easy terms.
Fire insurance and weekly sales notice by Henry Stephenson
Henry Stephenson, agent, advertises Norwich Union Fire insurance emphasizing cheap rates and urges preparation for the future with Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. Also promotes weekly Saturday sales at Havelock Street Mart featuring produce pigs poultry cattle furniture and sundries.
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Norwich Union
Henry Stephenson
Colonial Mutual Life ‘Assurance Society
Havelock Street Mart
Tuapeka by election electors back Horn as Government nominee
Two hundred Tuapeka electors met at Alexandra and telegrammed Sir Joseph Ward urging the Government to nominate James Horn for the by election. The meeting stated it would not support any other candidate.
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Dunedin
Mar
Tuapeka
Alexandra
Joseph Ward
James Horn
Dunedin Friendly Societies Dispensary Profits Report
In Dunedin on May 8 the United Friendly Societies dispensary reported twenty one years of operation yielding profits of £10,687 averaging over £500 yearly. It comprises 29 societies with 5091 members and has dispensed about 535,508 prescriptions with cash sales of £27,993. The annual medicine levy has fallen from five to four shillings per member.
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Dunedin
Dunedin United Friendly Societies
Ashburton Borough Council Nominees and Poll Date
Nominations are filed for five candidates George William Andrews Alfred Tyrrell-Baxter George Harkness Buchanan Michael John Burgess and William John Silcock for one council seat. A poll is set for Friday May 16 1908 at the Municipal Chambers Ashburton with 9 am to 7 pm. An additional notice seeks votes for Hugo Friedlander’s vacancy with a pledge to support measures for the borough’s prosperity on polling day Friday inst.
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Gaid
Havelock Street West
Ashburton
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Ashburton Borough
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Cd.cision
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I. Ferriman
Alford Forest Road
Andrew Street
Allenton School
Mr Dempster
North Island
Hibbard
Wakanui Road
H. Matson. and CO
H. Matson and Co., Auctioneers
Main South
Trafic Bridge
Finnald
C. Bruce
H. Matson and Co
C. Smithel
Loweliffe Estate
I. Dowling
X.Y.Z
W. M. Kerr
P.O
Collins
Chas
Thomas's
East Street
Percy
Collins and Co
Garsons Sale
OF Goygles, Motors & Accessories
Darracq Motor
Garson
Triumph Cycle Co., Ltd
Coventry
Lady’s and Gants
Redion
Triumph Motor Cycle
Arcade
the Arcade
Alford Forest
Westerfield
Tationery
Stephens and Morrell
H. M. Jones
W. EH. Collins and Co
Bae
Belfast
Mitchell and Turner
Farmers’ Co-op
iManchester
PANG
Janey
Thomas Art Needlework
Tel
Mount Somers Road Board
Mt. Somers
Tr. Cullen
Hugh
Gates
Hugh Cullen
Edward Gates
JAS
RB. Wilkinson
Mount Somers
Orr
Fast Street
Asi Burtoa
J. Thomas
Canterbury Mills
VOR Sale
Sal
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Asciation OF Canty., Ltd
Auction Mart
N.Z
Fletcher Bros
Sis
Canterbury
Countess Tha Duchnss
Empress
Princess
Borough of
George William Andrews
Alfred John Tyrrell-Baxter
George Harkness Buchanan
Michael John Burgess
William John Silcock
H. H. Fooks
Hugo Friedlander
G. H. Buchanan
Hi Hara
Artridges
Bleu
Universal
Nobel
Clyde
G. Meddins
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Tharos Atere
Strange
Abhburion
Unions
Roberts
W. Stranaer& Co, Ltd
Tancred Street
Longbeach
Longbeach Road
Burnett Street
A. A. Tooks
Longbeach Road Board
Edison
A . T. Hi. YY Huan
British New Zealand Meat & Produce Company, Ltd
Queabore Company
H. I. Reecz
Walter Pickles
West Street
Ashburton Mrmanent Building and Investment Society
Bert ’ Roberts
H. Matson & Co
Wool and Grain Brokers
Ashburtos
T. Bullock
Harland Street
Weel
K” Jam
Nelson
Kirkpatrick & C
W. R. Tucker
Asuburton Borough
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Omo
B. H. Foors
Hinds Saleyards
Hinds
Geraldine
A.T. i. Pyruss
Alfred Curtis
Orange Hall
H. EB
Curtis
Cameron Street
UAH
Canterbury Bottle
Colombo Street
Chiintchurak
J. Mellor
GOVE
Tangried
Ashodurton
Ses Geagne Recy
Oriula
Ex “Kaiten
Gata
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