Drunkenness and theft cases heard at Ashburton court
Offenders faced fines and imprisonment for drunkenness in Moore Street. The court dealt with two Burnham Industrial School boys accused of bicycle theft, warning that repeat offenses could classify them as habitual criminals. Maintenance orders were set, and multiple civil actions over wages and arrears were heard with judgments for defendants or plaintiffs as shown.
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Burnham
George Stoddart
Ashburton
Burnham School
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Fouhy
Edward George Ludwig
Rakaia
John Harold White
John Raveney
Ferma
Chas. Thomas
Young man John Wolfe found guilty of attempted racecourse robbery
Wellington reports John Wolfe found guilty of attempting to rob Jamies Thompson on a racecourse. Sentence deferred. Earlier, Wolfe was sentenced to nine months for theft on a racecourse.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
John Wolfe
Jamies Thompson
Wolfe
Penguin Case Finding Deplored by Guild Meeting
At a Wellington meeting of the Merchant Service Guild a resolution deplored the Court of Appeal ruling in the Penguin case, saying the finding went against the weight of the evidence.
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Wellington
Merchant Service Guild
Court of Appeal
Penguin
Governor denies planned departure from dominion
Christchurch May 13 The Governor refutes a published statement that he plans to leave the dominion before his term ends He has not considered any date for departing for New Zealand and says there is no foundation for the report as quoted by the Premier
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Kennedy
George Murdock
Purnell
Parnell
Murdock
Plaintiff
Christchurch
Dominion
New Zealand
Compulsory Military Training Rally At Town Hall
A Wellington public meeting backed compulsory military training despite Socialist opposition. Dr Newman presided as Mr Robert McNab spoke amid uproar. a motion calling for universal training drew loud heckling and was not put. The crowd joined in the national anthem as the session ended.
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Newman
Robert McNab
R. C. Kirk
New Zealand
R. Hoge
Breaches of Industrial Awards Case in Ashburton Court
Inspector of Awards sues William Hoss and Friedlander Bros Ltd for breaches of the Labourers' Award. Hoss charged £1 for underpay, Friedlander faces £30 for underpaid wages and unpaid overtime and weekly wages. Magistrate rules on overtime, posting awards, and wage intervals. some charges dismissed.
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S.M
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Christchurch
William Hoss
Friedlander Bros
Friedlander Brag., Ltd
William Ross
I. Clothier
F. Clothier
Mir
G. H. Lightfoot
Ashburton
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New Zealand Dominion Finances Overview 1908-09 and 1907-08
Figures in tonight's Gazette summarize the dominion’s financial transactions for the year ended March 31 with prior-year comparatives. Revenues include customs, stamp, income tax, beer duty, railways, and fees. expenditures detail ordinary revenue outlays, debentures, sinking funds, and public works transfers. totals show a closing balance and renewed debentures under the Dairy Industry Act.
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Wellington
Dominion
Public Works Fund
Australia bat as Essex field in cool London day
The report notes a cold London day with a fast wicket and moderate attendance. Australia won the toss and chose to bat, ending on 825 for six declared after the toss.
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Por Press Association
London
Australia
Bates
Potatoes and Grains Sold At Current Prices By Agent Firms
Sell offers for potatoes and grains include wheat chaff oats bran sharps and more delivered free at the current market rates. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance advertise services alongside the grain trade.
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Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
Urs
F.H Cheat & Co
Tancred Street
Ashhurton
Alleged False Pretences Heard in Wellington Supreme Court
The charge against Ethel May Hall ett for obtaining £50 by false pretences from Walter Clifford, a sheep-farmer, was heard today in Wellington Supreme Court. She had previously attracted publicity in March while living as Campbell Bannerman and was detained for trial.
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Wellington
Ethel May Hallett
Walter Clifford
Supreme Court
Campbell- Bannerman
Man Charged With Horse Theft At Duntroon
Oamaru May 14 A man named Joe Sweeney was arrested at Duntroon for stealing a horse saddle and bridle valued at £24 belonging to T Liken. It is understood the accused is also being sought in connection with another charge.
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Joe Sweeney
Duntroon
T. Liken
J R Triggs Urges Amendment to Industrial Council Procedure
Conciliation commissioner J R Triggs told Times reporters he favors amending the Act to simplify Industrial Council cases. He argues for more latitude to bring parties together and for settlements to become awards either by arbitration or by Court, with the Court handling phrasing and jurisdiction. He expects Parliament may act next session.
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Dunedin
J. R. Triggs
Times
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Arbitration Court
Council of Conciliation
Weather Turns Cold and Wet Amid Courtroom Disruption
After two days of sunshine the atmosphere grew intensely cold and overcast with rain. In a cross action where women argued simultaneously, Justice Day ordered silence as the Mosic trade gave judgment for the defendant. Labor Agent Lightfoot reported inquiries from workers seeking employment and hoped for a reply from the Department.
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Ashburton
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Giglstraat
Government Plans Police Force Efficiency and Cost Savings
The Government weighs keeping police force efficiency on a economical basis. Since 1904 annual increases averaged £11,000. Aiming to cut expenditure, reductions could lower the rise by about four fifths, saving roughly £2,000 per year. Further statements indicate police savings of about £9,000 annually.
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Wellington
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