Marry Brown Charged With Forged Cheque in Methven
The case details Marry Brown charged with uttering a cheque for £11 4s 6d bearing the name J Brown and drawn on the Union Bank Ashburton. Witnesses including George Crooks and John Brown testified, and Brown was committed for trial at Timaru Supreme Court sessions on June 4 with bail set at £50 and two sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Brown
J. Brown
William Doh
Crooks
Methven
Pho Secused
George Crooks
Union Bank of Australia
Ashburton
Brown
John Brown
Wakanui
Williams
Richard Henderson
Qnuly
William John Crooks
Shepherd
Wakantai
William Brown
Union Bank of Australsia
John Williams
Robert Warre
Witchell
Bellman
Union Bank
Cecil Frederick Maurice Wroughton
J.” Brown
John’ Brown
Constable Shepherd
Highbank
Mitchell
Lauriston
John Mitchell
Rukaia
Dunedin
Bowen
Pouhy
Rakaia
Riley
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Timaru
Maori Confederation Pledges Unity Over Rights in 1836 Flag
In Auckland the Arawas debateed sending a deputation to England and adopted a resolution uniting all tribes into a confederated body. They vow to uphold rights enjoyed in 1836 until New Zealand's 1852 Constitution Act, with a future flag ceremony contingent on majority approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
England
Aotearoa
Waipounamu
New Zealand
Rowhitl
William IV
Global news roundup mixes royal departures and European tensions
A chaotic digest reports farewell events for Lord Methuen and Churchill at Waterlo, Britain thanks a visiting dignitary, and political figures at Gray's Inn. It notes a Kempton Park racing result, volcanic activity chatter, Berlin labour lockout, Wiesbaden tennis victory, and Belgian finance comments amid Congo debates.
Premiers Receive Honor in Edinburgh Breakfast
The Premiers were welcomed in Edinburgh with a breakfast for 200 colonial University students and addressed the Australasian Club. They received honorary burghess of the city as Mr Deakin praised Scottish blood contributing to an Australian nation. Sir Joseph Ward spoke of goodwill binding old and new worlds and Dr Jameson noted mixed results but optimism for a united Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpon
Edinburgh
Deakin
Australia
Joseph Ward
Jameson
Postmaster General Seeks Uniform Postage On Books And Magazines
May 18 Sidney report: Postmaster General introduces a bill to unify postage on books and magazines and to grant preferences to Australian magazines and papers. May 13 Minnesota notes: Swinborne says £30,000 yearly for six years to fund reservoirs in country districts. May 13 Albany: Steamer Kanawha rescues three Italian fishermen adrift for four days after gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Australia
Minnounne
Swinhowne
Terri
Kanawna
Albany
Sevin
Supreme Court opens criminal sessions with multiple charges
The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened before Mr Justice Cooper with eleven charges against thirteen persons. Henry Watters received three years for breaking and entering and theft and was declared an habitual criminal. Grand Jury charging proceeded with abduction withdrawn after the accused died, and perjury cases stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Elestine ‘Telegraph
Woolington
Supreme Court
Justice Cooper
Henry Watters
Am Tongren
Anatics Chapman
George White
Farmers' Union Remits At Colonial Conference Debate
Delegates at Ashburton discuss two remits proposed by Mr Leachley on Graduated Land Tax and mortgage tax under the Land Pass Act. Opinions clash over whether reform helps or harms farmers and the implications for cash payments versus credit. The remits were debated and approved before dismissal pending further conference actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leachley
Ashburton
Ale Peadley
Stucholme
Mir Tenet
Lill
Mir Sealley
Evading Payment Tactics In Christchurch Strike Fallout
Labour Department moved to stop striking slaughtermen from fleeing to Australia after fines from the freezing works strike. Writs were issued against suspected ringleaders. one man paid before execution of the warrant. Wages were attached to cover fines. three men reportedly departed on the Maheno for Sydney with funds held to satisfy penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Labour Department
Mahenn
Australia
Wellington
Supreme Court
Sydney
Bankside Collision Enquiry Opens in Court
An inquiry into the Bankside collision opens with Mr Bishop and Mr Beattie presiding. Witnesses including Mr Witcombe and stationmaster Mr Piper discuss special trains, crossing notices, and failures to post warnings. Driver Meikle is described as reliable. the scope may extend to broader railway administration.
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Bishop
Aly Hall
Witcombe
Seaman
Christchurch
Bankside
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Piper
Dunn
Meikle
Inquest Into Minnie Rayners Death and Local Accidents
An Auckland inquest examined Minnie Rayner age 15 after a tooth extraction led to illness and death. At Timaru a man was found floating, identified by clothing as William George Aldridge, aged about 68. Nearby, Old Boys and Allenton schools reopened with good attendance. John Robinson of Tinwald suffered facial gunshot injuries while rabbit shooting near Ashtor. Andrew Orr Co. advertises blankets and coats at low prices.
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Auckland
Minnie Rayner
George Kiton
Farnell
Aleort
Timaru
Mondy
Dradge
Fisher
Howe
William George Aldridge
Homa
Aldridge
John Robinson
Tinwald
Ashtor
Rabbita
Bares
Nox
Robinson
Indigent Chinese Tax Debated by Minister and Deputations
May 13 at Donepin the Hon. George Fowlds heard several deputations. One urged sampling part of the poll tax to fund sending indigent Chinese back to China. Officials explained total maintenance costs and a per back return estimate. The Minister said applications should go to the Native Aid Board. government will not provide special funds for this.
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Lionday
AH. Darvis
T. I. Upton
Maori Affairs
Electric Telegraph
Vrdttel Press
Joseph
Lady Ward
Union Company
Dambarton
Gantorear
Loch Lemont
Glesgow
London
J. @. Anderson
Orient Company
the King and
Mr Boths
Edward
Gray
W. Laurier
Me Deakin
Gray's Ton
Bigsbath
Pionerra
Britain
Duke of Conneugh
Sparking
Kempton Park
Polar Scars
Marco
Lady Willikin
Dalkeith
Harveson
Komam
Etoa
Frank Pacpot
Vesuvius
Paris
Glasgow
Gussta
Lycre
Grenoble
Reet
Berlin
Wilding
Wiesbaden
Perarepure
Antonie Bag
Russia
Belgium
the Congo
Brussels
M. Liebsort
Serate
Congo
Ifa
Transvaal
Libsorala
Commission of Enquiry
Frede
China
Prain
Scotland
Ausphragas
United Prose Association Paralectiia ‘Veiagraph—Ucopyright
Raiceivad
ACME
W. Anderson
Farmers’ Union
Entertainmers
Song
Mira
BH. Brooke
Madame Marchesi
Herr Zimmermann, Riaster Ree, Broke
Bhating
Conveniense
South Canterbury Boxing Association
Gerace
Cgddfellows’ Hall
Prives
Ashburton County Council
T . Pardees
Rangitata
Upper
Hirangitata
Charles Morrison
Rooma
Burnett Straat
ADYS
Moron Power
Antho
Dosedin
Guanoran
Percy
Gunarsnteld
Carson’s
Pat
Childran
Essy Place
Aleo
Aleo Pood
Ahas
Theman’s Register
East Strat
Achburton
Phercy's
Carson
ERCY
Malcolm
Atail House
Clony
Fr. M. Jones
Andrew Orr & Co., Ltd
Sien
Sas
W.H. Paaner
Drapar
Edison
A. J. H. Williams
Chas
Omas
Haat Street
Nee
John Moffatt
Herbert James Crothers
Moffatt and Crothers
Basn
Herbert James Crothera
John Moffat
H. J. Crothies
Empire Day
Victoria Park
Temuka
Inet
W. Barry
Temunka
David Thomas
Avera
J. G. Doyle
Anbria
North Island
Kia
McDonald
Thomas
Ayers
Johnston
R, DB. Johnston
Robert Toyty
Burmcatt
Suraiman Brotaurs
Robert ‘Totty
Garnett Street
Messrs Shearmen Hriihers
SPAN
Andrew Orr & Co. Ltd
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
D. Thomas
Friedlander Bros., Jtd
Valia
Pribay
Harrics
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Auctioneer
Friedlander Ras. Limited
Jota
Enié
Uyne
Mathven
Council
Mount Hutt
Hoad
South Rakaia
Offen
Upper Ashburton
Rangitata Road
Lismora
Wakinui
Mr Bond
Flamington
Mount Somers Riding
Mount Sowers
Dlab
Mainwaring
Clark
Andrew Orr Ando., Sid
Nee Rog
Dessnté
Borenek
Allenton
Mesara Andrew Orr and Co., Limited
Algo
Dandruefe
H. F. Stevens, Christohursh
Hollis and Son
Hollia
Ballistite
Ehley
Wartridges
John Orr S
Rochester
Tampa
Hall Lampe
Lanthan
Chicana
St. George’s
Edinburg Fesenca
Spmington’s
W. J. Moore
General Draper
Somerset Buildings
Hisukeis
Poe
TRE
Ayson & Samns, Butchers
East Street
Williem
Wis
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