Premier Ward's Reefton visit and Westport arrival
Sir Joseph Ward arrived at Reefton and opened the H Reeston Westport railway section to Cronadan after a county council reception. He outlined past land legislation, tax cuts, and plans for national reserves, education pensions, and arbitration reforms while urging unity and industrial peace. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward later traveled by motor car to Westport, greeted by the mayor.
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Nine Mile
Tragic Accidents Reported Across Westport and Dunedin
At Westport a two year old died under chloroform after a fall on a doorstep and a man aged about 35 died from injuries in a suspected non foul play case. A mail coach wreck on the Buller River left five horses drowned and passengers rescued. In Dunedin a miner fell from a moving express train and sustained a fractured skull.
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Easting
Napier
W. Moore
Brett
Reefton
Westport
Burke
Buller
Pohl
Dunedin
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Lawrence
McEneany
Missing Wellington bankrupt surrenders to Auckland police
Albert Clarence Elliott the Wellington bankrupt surrendered to Auckland police today after returning from Sydney. He planned to reach Wellington but had little funds and faces theft charges in Auckland tomorrow before being remanded to Wellington.
Elliott Surrenders After Steerage Theft Charge
Auckland May 11 Elliott a Sydney steerage passenger on the Moana gave himself up at the police station voluntarily. He admitted stealing 12 pounds received for Kenneth Douglas from Henry Robson and failing to account. A week’s remand to Wellington was granted.
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Elliott
Sydney
Melbourne
Wellington
Albert Clarence Elliott
Henry Robson
Kenneth Douglas
Napier to contest Waitemata seat against Mrs Alison
Auckland political note reports Mr W J Napier announcing a bid for the Waitemata electorate seat challenging the incumbent Mrs J W Alison. The contest sets a high profile race in the regional electoral scene.
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Auckland
W. J. Napier
Waitemata
J. W. Alison
Fowlds Receives Deputations and Visits Napier Schools
May 11 Hon G Fowlds meets several private delegations in Napier and tours the hospital and local schools. An advertisement touts Woode’s Great Peppermint Cure for children’s hacking cough at night, priced 6d and 2s 6d.
Inquest Finds Death By Own Action of A H Penney
The adjourned inquest into A H Penney's death at the Somerset Hotel on May 7 1908 continued before Acting-Coroner W H Rule and a six member jury. Constable McLennan submitted stomach contents vomit and a phial to Government Analyst A A Bickerton who found hydropotassic oxalate in all exhibits and said it caused death. Jury verdict: death by own action while temporarily insane.
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Somerset Hotel
W. H. Rule
W. G. Roberts
William McLennan
Ashburton
Hunter
A. A. Bickerton
Christchurch
Mr Bickerton
Constable McLennan
Wheat and wool markets in London trading update
Wheat prices firm with Australian cargoes held. Victorian and South Australian shipments quoted at 37s 6d and 38s, April May steamer parcels at 87s 9d. Spot Australian 38s 6d to 39s 6d, flour 27s 6d to 28s 6d in London, Glasgow May 28s. Butter colonial cheaper amid warmer weather and Siberian arrivals. secondary Australian 102s to 10ds. Bradford wool market quiet with unchanged prices.
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London
Glasgow
Siberian
Bradford
Wheat and feed prices rise in Sydney market report
Received May 11. Prices in Sydney show wheat advancing for the week and bran and pollard quoted at £8. The message notes growth across grades and overall market rise despite uncertain details.
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Sydney
Trouble at Blackball Arbitration Court Claims Individual Fines
Crown Solicitor Ali Tole sought a court order to enforce a £ fine against Blackball Union members, limiting each member to pay no more than £10. The order would notify members within a week of issuance, via the Union secretary or public notice in Greymouth, after which a certificate would be sent to Greymouth Magistrate for action. The Blackball Union did not appear in court.
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Auckland
Arbitration Court
Ali Tole
Crown Solicitor
Blackball
Ole
Union of Workers
Greymouth
Tole
Vicious Two-Up Game Draws Fines in Westport
In Westport on May 9, George Millar with a prior conviction was fined £10, Percy Groadhurst £3, and Alfred Crefi and James Melodonovitch £2 each for playing two-up at Denniston. The magistrate called the practice a great evil in New Zealand, noting wives reported miners wasting money on the game and expressing determination to curb it.
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Denniston
My Rawson
George Millar
Percy Groadhurst
Alfred Crefi
James Melodonovitch
New Zealand
Death of a Statesman in Adelaide
ADELAIDE May 11 Mr G Kingston ex Federal Minister of Customs and longtime Premier of South Australia is dead. His nervous system broke down under public life stress though he recovered somewhat and never regained health. He was regarded as an advanced enlightened and trustworthy statesman in the southern hemisphere.
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G. ©. Kingston
South Australia
Kingston
Pakapoo: Three Chinese Fined For Selling Paka Op Tickets
Three Chinese individuals were fined £25 each for selling Paka Op tickets. The incident highlights enforcement actions against unauthorized ticket sales.
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Wellington
Future Insurance Office Ad at Havelock Street Mart
Weekly sales at the Havelock Street Mart every Saturday feature produce and sundries including pigs poultry cattle furniture and more. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Office displays agent contact for future insurance needs.
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Colonial Mutual Life ‘Assurance Society
Havelock Street Mart
Theft at Telegraph Camp Remands Man for Report
Charlie Byrenson admitted stealing £14 from Michael Brien at the Telegraph Department's camp Halswell Christchurch. Six pounds of the sum was a bicycle deposit. Byrenson, employed at the camp, took the money from O'Brien's vest while he was absent. Remanded for probation officer's report.
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Charlie Byrenson
Michael Brien
Telegraph Department
Halswell
O’brien
Bishop
Bryenton
Inter-State Motor Race Results At Melbourne May 10
The Inter-State Motor Race ended New South Wales first, Victoria second, Tasmania third with New South Wales leading from start to finish by about one length. Other competitors include South Australia Western Australia and Queensland in order. Time 1 min 29 1 2 sec.
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Tasmania
South Australia
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Queensland
Ldmin
Jack
Fasmania
Deashh
Victoria
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Farm for sale 290 acres with sheep country and plough land
290 acres in 16 paddocks watered by springs and fenced. Flat country supports 4 sheep per acre with 200 acres in new grass and 600 acres under plough. Includes 5 room house, 12 stall stable, outbuildings, near roads, railway, school, saleyards. Price 7 10s per acre transfer. 120 acres heavy wheat land balance fine sheep land. Wool and fat sheep revenue last year 1500. Modern 7 room residence with wool shed yards. Easy terms Price 6 per acre. BETTER DO IT NOW.
Ashburton Borough Council Nomination for Vacant Seat
Public notices announce a nomination for the Ashburton Borough Council vacancy caused by Mr Hugo Friedlander’s retirement. The candidate asks electors to vote on Friday the 15th, pledging to work toward the borough’s prosperity if elected.
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Ashburton Borough
Hugo Friedlander
Flooded Tyneside Mine Abandoned Near Greymouth
In heavy coastal rains the Tyneside mine flooded and was abandoned after a struggle to stop water from flooding it. The disaster costs the district 2000 tons of weekly coal and 150 workers lose their jobs. Three shifts will operate at the Brunner mine to supply local coal.
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Tyneside
Brunner
Managing Clerks for Solicitors In New Zealand Deliberation
Wellington May 9 An important legal question was referred by Mr Justice Cooper who gave an adverse opinion on admitting Mr Putnam a solicitor as a barrister. Putnam admitted 1902 has not practiced alone for five years worked as managing clerk at Reests Bell Gully Bell and Myers. The judge said managing clerk must refer to the firm and he would push for full court decision if Putnam seeks.
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Putnam
Reests Bell, Gully, Bell and Myers
Aly Putnam
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Justice Cooper
Fur Court
Putnem
Tyrrell-Baxter Two Solicits Suffrage Support Letter
A candidate signs a brief appeal urging suffrage support. Tyrrell-Baxter promises to safeguard voters’ interests if elected. The dated note is addressed to the electorate and closes with a formal signoff.
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J. Tyrrell-Baxter
Prince Randle Wins Winter Oats Handicap at Tahuna Park
At Tahuna Park Trotting Club on Saturday Dr. F Knight's Prince Randle won the Winter Oats Handicap a 100 sovs event over one mile and a half.
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F. Knight
Prince Randle
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