Australian News Digest Highlights May Reports
Sydney notes report a London office planned by the AM.P. Society for July 1. A government clamp on amusements looms as a visit by an American group prompts action. State industry shows growth with 536 more establishments and rising wages. female employment doubles while male gains 32 percent. Orion search vessels report no trace and three months of ads planned. Melbourne debates kerosene duties and timber imports. Perth biennial elections hint Labour defeat in the south.
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Supreme Court rules wool-packing to be dumping
The Supreme Court in Christchurch on May 15 held that wool packing constitutes dumping. The ruling brings places where wool and fax dumping occur under the Factories Act provisions.
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Inspection of Potatoes at Dunedin Port
May 14 telegrams exchange about whether potato inspection applies to New Zealand or foreign shipments. Officials note no clarity on rules, while merchants fear liability and business remains practically dead as a result.
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Conviction Quashed Over Vaccination Notice in Wellington
Mr Justice Cooper quashed the conviction of W. J. Culver for failing to have a child vaccinated. The appeal argued the magistrate acted beyond jurisdiction by fining under the Public Health Act instead of issuing a vaccination order.
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Maori Haka Troupe to Tour Britain and Beyond
Mrs Griffiths of Rotorua departs Auckland for Wellington then London to organize a Maori haka and poi troupe tour of about 25 to 30 dancers. They will perform at the Franco British Exhibition and likely visit France and America, a six month voyage guided by Thomas Cook and Son.
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Protection of Infant Life and Pensions Debate in Liberal Labour Federation
A deputation from the Association for the Protection of Women and Children urged the Liberal Labour Federation to secure government grants and subscriptions to extend its work. They cited 1111 surviving of 1242 Auckland births in 1907 and pressed for infant life protections and hygiene education. A resolution on infant protection was prepared for the next meeting, while pensions amendments were proposed to ease military pension income rules and related deductions.
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Taranaki Farmers' Union Conference Adopts Resolutions
The Hawera conference of the Farmers' Union continued on May 14. Key resolutions urged no export duties on farm produce, opposed the referendum Fair Rent Bill and local franchise changes, backed universal military training and navy funding, and called for abolition of Conciliation Boards.
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Borough Council By Election Sees Strong Candidate Turnout
In the by election to fill the Borough Council seat vacated by Mr Auge Friedlander many contenders appeared. By 4 PM about 250 voters from roughly 600 qualified had cast ballots and interest grew through the day. Poll closes at 7 PM with results expected around 8 PM.
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State Coal Department Reports £8000 Net Profit
Wellington May 15 The State Coal Department announced a net profit of eight thousand pounds for the last financial year.
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Fire safety offer from Norwich Union agent Henry Stephenson
An agent Henry Stephenson promotes Norwich Union fire insurance with Ottie Loweet reduced rates urging customers to call to insure properties and reduce risk.
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Baker Union backs cash system in Wellington meeting
At a Master Bakers' Union meeting in Wellington on May 18 it was reported the new cash system for bread was working admirably and customers had accepted it well.
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Two-Up Raiders Fined After Open Air School Raid
Gen. Smith, a participant in a two up game at an open air school raid, was fined £5 today. Richard Mishtke, listed as scout for the two in raid, was fined £7 and costs.
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Civil Service Superannuation Extends to Wellington
It is believed that nearly all civil servants in the domain will elect to join the Civil Service Superannuation Scheme before the end of June.
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Sentences handed down at Dunedin Supreme Court
In Dunedin on May 15 the Supreme Court sentenced George Herbert Conroy to four months for theft at Balclutha. George Holmes had his sentence deferred pending charges for theft at Christchurch. Le Roi Marshall received six months on each of four counts of breaking and entering and theft, with all sentences to run concurrently.
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Noted Marton Burglary Tour Hits Local Inns
A skilled thief conducted a coast wide burglary spree in Marton last night. At the White Hart Hotel two boarders were robbed and money taken from pockets, including the proprietor’s son’s room. The Club Hotel was entered. the thief threatened a maid with a candle and fled after taking her purse contents. Police have a clue from the maid’s description.
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Official Assignee Retires After 25 Years of Service
Mr Graham retires as Official Assignee after 25 years of service. He thanks Mr Justice Williams for courtesy and help. Judge Williams regrets the retirement and notes younger men may wait. Mr Stephens, solicitor, also expresses bar’s regret.
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Youthful offender in Remuera break and enter case
A 16 year old youth with a four year criminal record faced court for breaking and entering and theft at Remuera. He admitted the offences and was sentenced by Mr Dyer to three months in gaol, though he asked to be sent to Burnham on release. The magistrate called him hopeless but gave no harsher sentence at present.
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Priest Pleads Guilty In Petone Gambling Ticket Case
Willington May 18 Charles Frederick Priest tobacconist and hairdresser pleaded guilty to selling unlawfully at Petone a ticket granting an interest in a chance based prize scheme. He sold two tickets to a plainclothes constable for a Wanganui steeplechase sweep with prizes of 750, 500, 100 and 200 pounds. Priest was fined 2 pounds and costs with co-defendants Percy Simpson fined 1 pound and John Turner fined 2 pounds.
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Canterbury Ashburton football training squad named
The list of players selected for training ahead of the Canterbury versus Ashburton Canty representative match on Monday May 25 includes Patterson Wittock Gillingham May McFedries H Gr r Kitsgarald Alberzic Bonifant Rouse Burrows Smith junior Cordner Childs Thomas Grr Culverhouse Walsh Boucher Smith Daily Page Boucher Wonnacott and Virtue.
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Turnip blight fades in Taranaki crops despite frost
An Ashburton inmate was found at Chertsey by Constable Martin and returned home. Taranaki sends fruit to the Royal Horticultural Society show for the Franco British Exhibition. A Rangi-tata farmer reports turnip blight retreating with only patch damage and late crops thriving. frosts have lessened blight impacts.
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Prices Rise For The Simple Reason He Is Compelled
A brief item notes elevated prices driven by force or coercion. The report identifies a central figure tied to the compelled pricing and mentions the general economic pressure behind the change. The piece emphasizes the lack of voluntary sale and the impact on buyers.
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