Abolition of District Courts Considered on West Coast
Wellington May 7 The Attorney General Dr Findlay says the Government plans to replace District Courts with Supreme Court sittings in Westport Groen mouth and Hokitika as workload requires He notes West Coast District Court work in 1907 6 civil and 6 criminal cases and in 1908 12 civil and 3 criminal cases The Magistrate's Court sits regularly and Mr Haselden is expected to be offered a Stipendiary Magistrate post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Findlay
West Coast
Supreme Court
Westport
Groenmouth
Hokitika
Haselden
Ashburton Grain Market Report Week Ending May 7 1909
Market report from Ashburton shows week ending May 7 1909 with wheat and oats activity. Wheat prices rose to around 4s 1d at Tuscan and Pearl and 3s 1d to 4s 1d at Hunters amid steady inquiry from shippers. Oats demand remains strong for bright heavy Gar tens and colored Duns with exporters dominating, quotes ranging from 1s 6d to 1s 6d for Gar tens and 1s 2d to 1s 4d for Duns with Danish at 1s 2d to 1s 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Warner's Safe Cure Promises Kidney and Liver Health
An advertisement promotes Warner's Safe Cure claiming kidney and liver dysfunction causes wastes leading to rheumatism gout and other ailments. It asserts the drink restores organ function and eliminates poisons, with regular and concentrated forms available from a Melbourne company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Waaiteg
Gol, Limited
Mabbourne
Meeting of Creditors in Dunedin Reveals Debts and Deficiency
The first meeting of creditors for Louis Morris clothing manufacturer was held in Dunedin on May 7. The debtor lists unsecured debts to Secured creditors at £4780 and £1883, offset by £920 in securities, totaling £5747 with a deficiency of £3848. Principal secured creditors include Messrs Bing Harris Co £1883 Union Bank £748 FiKing Co £367 and Driver £479.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Louis Morris
Messrs
Bing, Harris’ and Co
Union Bank
FiKing and Co
I, Driver
Timber Commission Hearing Sheds Light on Auckland Timber Trade
Auckland May 7 The Timber Commission began sitting in Auckland with evidence from RB Phelan of the Timber Workers Union representing 1800 members. He cited 63 Auckland mills producing over 212 million superficial feet yearly and 2655 mill workers. He estimated district standing timber at kauri and rimu among others totaling 484 million feet, about nineteen years’ supply. He urged state mills and price regulation, warned export duties on kauri would hurt mills, and noted rising milling costs. Other witnesses discussed prices, freight, and imports of Oregon pine, with calls to expand kauri and rimu markets and import timber to ease prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Timber Commission
RB. Phelan
Fumber Workers’ Union
Busimen
Etauri
Rimu
Totara
Matai
Kauri
Theophilus de Lehryver
Imperial Export Company of Canada
America
Flo
Oregon
Mr .Mander
Dunedin
Vancouver
Aucklland
New Zealand
Canada
Mx Field
William Johns
George Stephens
Australian Mutual Provident Society 60th annual report issued
Sydney May 6 The 60th annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society marks its diamond jubilee with record new business, a £178,000 excess over last year. Ordinary policies 19,117, affording £5,042,851 and £164,870 in annual premiums. net in-force business up £2,699,000. Industrial department 17,499 policies, £590,908 assured, £86,452 premiums. Death claims in ordinary £793,890 with £248,145 in bonuses. Foreclosed properties written down £6,103 and office values reduced £18,990. London branch established with promising start. Actuary Mr Richard Teece notes ten-year retrospective, reserve for contingencies up £70,000. Cash surplus £732,445 enabling about £1,300,000 in reversionary bonuses. Expense rate ~9 percent of receipts. Divestment yields £4 8s 2d per cent. Overall, report favorable for current prosperity and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mutual Provident Society
Mortpipe Securities
London
Richard Teece
F.la
Flf.a
Chronie Chest Comp Sinite Woods Cure Report
Chronie Chest comp synopsis notes Woods Great LPopperniné cure in progress. Report highlights 1s Gd and 2s d elements, with emphasis on trial status and preliminary outcomes.
Fires in Durham Street House Strand in Sydenham
Fire Brigade attended two outbreaks at a house in Durham street Sydenham occupied by Ernest Merriman. The first fire began in a cupboard under stairs. after extinguishing the front part of the house it reignited with flames spreading until the front was ruined. Police found no sign of fire at midnight or 3 am despite visits. The property is insured for £275 with Liverpool London and Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Durham Street
Sydenham
Ernest Merriman
Tiverpool, Loridin and Globe
Illegal Betting Charge After Ellerslie Races
At the Police Court William Wilson Thomas Costello William Henry Chamberlain and Frank Brown labouring men were charged with carrying on tote betting at the last Ellerslie races. All pleaded guilty and each was fined £9 and costs.
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Augkland
May T
William Wilson
Thomas Costello
William Henry Chamberlain
Frank Brown
Christchurch Gain Market May 7 Wheat and Potatoes Rise
The Christchurch market notes a wheat upturn in America and London boosting export demand. Prices firm at 4s at country stations with large sales of Hunters and Tuscan reported. Oats show restrained trade due to shipping limits while potatoes rise from 45s to 50s at collnery stations.
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Christchurch
America
London
North Island
West Coast
Nelson Weather Signal Warns of Severe Storm Threat
The Nelson district reports torrential rain and widespread flooding with Wai-tit river at flood peaks. Weather expert Clement Wragge forecasts a new Antarctic disturbance approaching Cape Leeuwin and New Zealand, bringing strong winds and heavy rain from May 8 through May 14, affecting Wellington and southern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Clement Wragge
Millar
Wai-tit
Auckland
Mr Wragge
Cape Leeuwin
New Zealand
Pans Farewell
Cook Strait
Dominion
Wellington
Perjury Charge Backed After Aged Auckland Bankruptcy Scene
A creditors meeting in Auckland resulted in a unanimous motion to pursue criminal perjury charges against Mrs Annie Nicholson, storekeeper of Whitianga Mercury Bay. The bankrupt admitted signing her husband’s name to an order and claimed receipts were burned during fumigation, while alleging collusion by city firms to reclaim payments. She challenged authorities with heated exchanges and threats of jail as officials pressed for a clear position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Annie Nicholson
Whitianga
Mercury Bay
Nicholson
Selwyn Mays
Crown
Gerard
Mays
Pacific
Bankrup
Mr Mays
Ferguson
Burns and Cs
Kendon
Abbot and Co
Money Making Monopolies and New Zealand Patents
The article argues New Zealand leads in patent activity with many applications per 1000 people and a high success rate. It notes patentees seek to keep control for profits, keeping successes quiet from the public. Henry Hughes, patent agent, offers information about successful inventions at 183 Hertford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
United States
Henry Hughes
R. Holdship
Hertford Street
New Suit Prices Cut to Measure For Public Benefit
An advertising notice claims to offer tailored suits at reduced prices from £2 10s to £9 10s, cutting out credit and bad debts. It touts high skilled cutters, modern production, and large weekly output to save money while delivering quality, with several city addresses for ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Ghorghe Davies
the Arcade
Christchurch
Wellington
Auckland
Dunedin
Tavercargill
Palmerston North
Timeru
Wanganui
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Bistrict
Pes. Press. Association
Commercial
Ashburton
NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal ‘Mail
Finsl
Uepehu
Kimake
Wakanui
Yurekina
Fongariro
Paparoa
Fwin
Triedlander Bros., Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion CO
OYAL
Monte Video
Tenerdffé
Plymouth
Cate
Ponsa
Fune
Duly
tAlso
Scntcoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
AEE Premier and Wealthiesp Colonial Company
Nicoll Bros
Islington Ferthisers
Islington Noa
Islington
Turnip
Slington
Eslington
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
Arcade
Government
Department
Jawan
Aiforce
Mmaion Ane
Robinson
Ballantyne
East Street
Burnett Street
Henry
Hereford Street
Christchugh
Pampiiles
Laker Bros
Undertakers
Telephone
Boot Importer
Tancred St
Cuba
J. Newman
Proprietisa
Devereuy, King & Co., Land and Estate Agents
Lichfield Street
North Canterbury
Tancred Street
Society
Per Presa Association
Kaiapoi
Renwick
Itc
Hampstead School
Borough School
Fairfield
Zour
Adams and King, Ltd
Eee Adams and King, Ltd
ATE
West and
Havelock Streets
Loan CO
Minion
Australia
National Mortgage & Agency Company of New Zealand,. Limited
ANS
West Street
Robinson's Patent Groats
S Tits
Culman
Prover
Percy
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