Horse Races and Results From Oloh Meeting
The report covers multiple races at Oloh with results. Silkweb led to the home turn and won by half a length over Gypsobel, Officance close behind. Ivanoff upset Lapland in the next event, while Tom Tit led early and won the final race with Kulamma second and Thyraus third.
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James Pine
Grige
Offchanen
Officsance
Weorthen Wie
Disa—Silkwob
Gypaohel
Sant Lisko Suzannan
Syre
F Yarr
J Westerman
P Maugo
Byra
McCluskey
T Shesnan
Farlay Grove
Tyra
Derrett
Ruapehu
Grosvenor
Jolly Roper
Thunderer
Sychem
Giovansi
Mange
Pombaater
Fanowork
Don Orsino
Vime
Mango
Drannstanp Hanproar
Sovas
Mr M. Hobb
Ivanoff
Stepniak
Arline
C. Hak
Bij Me
Lapland
E. Yorr
A. Nicoll
S & m Idasa
Gyre
Price
Stronghold
Fandango
Zetland
Rozebloom
Nikalako
Hannrvar
G. W. Hardwisk
Tom Tit
Mannlicher
Yarr
J. Patton
Kulamma
Monk
J. Baxter
Thyrsun
Antony
Kulomma
Thyraus
Hanvicar
Power
Isck Achore
Syra
Casfashore
Pleasura Seeker
M. Houbb
Aimee Soulx
Pine
C.N. Grige
Glory
Byres
C. Hack
Athena
Leslie
Outlander
Teoutbeck
al O
Jack Ashore
Aimee Soult
Howe Jack Ashore
Clory
Dive
Jack Asbore
Arrests Rise as Rawalpindi Tensions Grow
Forty more persons arrested at Rawalpindi amid seditious movements. Letters received from Mohammedans Hindus and Sikhs denouncing self appointed leaders and a spurious patriotism. Civil and Military Gazette Lahore reports rising tensions and communal distrust.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Lords Read Second Time on Laundry Act Bill
In the House of Lords a bill to bring all laundries under the Factory and Workshops Act was read a second time. The motion and debate follow in the parliamentary proceedings reported by United Press.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
London
House of Lords
Chamberlain Amendment Rejected in Finance Bill Debate
Mr Austen Chamberlain's amendment to the Government's Finance Bill was rejected by 76 to 108. The Bill was then read a second time.
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Austen Chamberlain
British Fiscal Policy Debate at Colonial Conference
Mr Balfour warns of a world railing against our commerce and industries and argues duties may serve great national and imperial aims even with small protective effects. Mr Asquith counters that taxation has not yet peaked on the Free Trade basis and defends fiscal liberty for Motherland and colonies while hoping for frank cordial exchange and better relations after talks.
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Balfour
Colonial Conference
Nationalists urged to accept Birrell bill to avoid Liberal rupture
Sir Thomas Eemonde warns that Nationalists must back Mr Birrell s bill or risk breaking the alliance with the Liberals. Fear spreads among ministerialists over clerical influence opposing lay school control.
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Loxpon
Thomas Eemonde
Mr Birrell
By-Election Fills Wimbledon Vacancy
The resignation of Mr Bing Hambro opened a Wimbledon seat and was filled by Mr Henry Chaplie. Mr Ressell, a Liberal on a Woman suffrage platform, polled 3209 votes.
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Bing Hambro
Wimbledon
Henry Chaplie
Ressell
Mr Rueroil Appointed Vice President of the Trish Department
Mr Rueroil MP succeeds Sir Horace Plnnkett as Vice President of the Trish Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction.
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Rueroil
M.P
Sir Horace Plnnkett
Trish
Newfoundland Premier angers Britain over Newfoundland aid
Report states Sir Robert Lond criticized Britain for neglecting Newfoundland to favor American industry. Blain conveyed the dispute to Sir Robert Bord who allegedly reacted with anger. The incident is described as a humiliating blow to the colony, which lacked electoral power. Other premiers reportedly sympathize with Lond.
New Zealand Meat Industry Views By Major Long
Major Long praised New Zealand meat quality and government innovation. He noted the tin meat industry is too small for extensive business, as of May 16, reporting received May 15. Syoney communications discuss May 1% times and 10.2 a.m. details.
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Syoney
Major Long
New Zealand
Royal Commission findings on Tasmania trades and wages
The report criticizes wage levels in Hobart with remarks on waitresses pay and trader practices demanding premiums. It notes overemployment of apprentices relative to journeymen and condemns Hobart City Council wages. An advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure and local merchandise at Mellor's Hoof Store in Ashburton.
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Hobart
Royal Commission On
Itobart
RHEMO
Rhenn
Jan
Mellor
Atély
Ashburton
Pricon
Metor's
Alana
Mirkey Wins Taranaki By election and Liberal setback
Telegraph reports Mirkey's victory in the Taranaki by election seen as a blow to the Land jill. Vote totals show 4628 polled versus 5160 at the general election with Liberals gaining 2124 town and 413 country votes and the Opposition 1015 town and 876 country. Prohibition Party actions spark astonishment amid Liberal split and cautious opinions on government support.
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New Plymouth
Mirkey
Jill
Wellington
Lyttell + Times
Okey
Churchill weighs limits on recruiting women under New Hebrides pact
In London on May 15 Churchill responded to a query about recruiting laborers under the New Hebrides Convention. He said the government is considering whether licenses for British vessels should bar recruiting females for services outside the group.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
London
Winston Churchill
New Hebrides
Famine in China Relief Efforts Nearing June Harvest
Dunedin May 15 Reverend A Don reports a Shanghai China Inland Mission cable saying famine remains severe with harvest due June 10. Assistance is still needed for seed, rebuilding, and flood-destroyed homes as relief funds rise to 1440 pounds with £148 cheque and £110 received recently.
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Dunedin
A. Don
China Inland Mission
Shanghai
Don
Wir Donatzo
WW. Grant
Gisborne
Famine Relief Fund
Supreme Court sentences in Christchurch session
At the Supreme Court Ernest Albert Stevens received three years hard labour for assault with intent to rob. Edith Matheson Mallard was imprisoned for one month for neglecting her child after the Grand Jury reduced the charge from causing death to neglecting. Judge Chapman praised police and noted low crime despite a swinging exhibition period.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Ernest Albert Stevens
Edith Matheson Mallard
Fox
Chapman
Ani
Acting-Premier Hall-Tones to Rest as Colleagues Take Over
Wellington May 16 The Acting Premier Hon W Hall-Tones is ordered to rest for a few days forcing colleagues to carry on his departmental duties in Wellington until Parliament meets next month They cancel all but imperative engagements as they cope with the strain after Ay Seddon s death and ongoing overwork
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Wellington
W. Hall-Tones
Wuuderstoo
Hall-Jones
Ay Seddon
Farmers' Union Conference Re-elects President in Auckland
The Farmers Union conference at Auckland on May 16 re elected Mr L. J. Phillips as president. A unanimous resolution called for forming a separate political party to run its own candidates and asked the Colonial Executive to abolish the rule barring political discussion. Delegates were instructed to push this at the Colonial Conference.
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Auckland
Farmers’ Union Conference
Phillips
New Zealand Farmers’ Union
Deaths Spur Precautions After Contagion Fears in Auckland
Following the death of Miss Kitchen from acute septicemia, a similarly afflicted young woman in the same workplace died en route to hospital. Authorities issue strict precautions and a token system to prevent further spread.
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Auckland
Miss Kitchen
Typid
The Case of the Late Miss Howell
United Press Agency reports on libel actions stemming from telegraphs about the death and burial of Miss Howell. Papers settled amicably after withdrawing charges, with formal apology and retraction of defamatory paragraphs.
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Miss Howell
United Press
Electric Telegraph
Wearneron
Mize Hall
Asdalis
Miss Hall
Demand for Land for Sentiment opens bids on river land
620 applications were received for 201 acres along the Macgahie river 34 miles from Hokanui. The Wallington Land Board opened the land for selection under the occupation with right of purchase. The successful applicant today was Mrs Elizabeth Fredrisksen who plans to take up the land. The annual rental is $s an acre.
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United Press Association
Blootrio Telegraph
Wiurneron
Macgahie
Hokanui
Wallington Land Board
Mra
Elizabeth Fredrisk
Land Bill Backed In Kaitangata Meeting
The Kaitangata gathering addressed by Mr Barclay M.H.R. unanimously approved the government land proposals and expressed confidence in the Land Bill.
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Dusted Press Association
Iy Hleotra
Donzvin
Kaitangata
Barclay
M.hr
Geraldine Stock Sale Yields Varied Sheep Prices at Yard Auction
About 600 sheep were entered at the Farmers Yards with lambs selling well. Prices ranged from 7s 10d to 18s across fat, store, and yearling categories, with ewes and wethers priced accordingly.
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Los
Uruguayan Visitor Purchases High Priced Stud Sheep
A visitor from Uruguay made extensive stud sheep purchases on May 16 at 10 26 a.m. paying a thousand guineas for several merino rams and averaging 120 guineas per animal. The sales reflect strong demand in the breeding stock market.
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Uruguay
Wellington Centre Rules on Reciprocity Amid Syndicate Fears
At a Wellington Centre meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association the group refused to ratify the reciprocity agreement with the New Zealand Athletics Union until the New Zealand Council understands the Union's stance on proprietary sporty syndicates gaining influence in Auckland and Wellington. BR Day, the English athlete, arrived from Sydney and will sail for Lyttelton then Dunedin aboard the Marlborough to meet McBachlan in spring events.
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Wellington
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
New Zealand Abhisti Union
New Zealand Council
Athletic Union
Auckland
Sydney
Sde
Lyttelton
Dunedin
Mlavaroa
M'Bachlan
Wool Sales and Local Notices Mixed in Briefs
Mixed items report brisk wool sales and price ranges, a school attendance case at Ashburton court, Kaiapoi borough division approval, a land purchase by the Gand Purchase Board, a libel settlement with Gisborne Times, and advertisements for bicycles and remedies. Details are fragmentary across locales and dates.
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Ashburton Court House
Jimaeli
Borough of
Kaiapoi
Te Olu
South Norsewood
Dannevirke
Gand Purchase Board
Empire Day No License Demonstration Debate
W A Sando defends temperance event plans in Ashburton letter to the editor. He argues no license corps were to march, only a morning gathering in the Domain with speeches, while the afternoon would be temperance advocacy. He urges patriotism and civic unity for Empire Day activities and notes the No license Council will join the celebration.
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The
Guardian
Dixon
C. Dixon
Ashburton
Doumain
Oliec
Nolicense Council
Arrane
Nolicense Party
W. A. Sando
Opening shooting day at Kyle and Porie Gun Club
The Kyle and Porie Gun Club opened its season on Monday with a large turnout despite rough weather. Members collected 218 hares and top scores were H. Lambie 22, Dolanid 18, and W. Car ruthers 18. The club plans a second day in a district with many hares.
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Kyle and Porie
Messrs
H. Lambie
Dolanid
W. Carruthers
Lanriston Mutual Improvement Society
Ma 'T. Mitchell
Mhember
Syme
Painter
Aghaburton Debating Society
St. Stephen's School
J. W. McCregor
Timaru Society
Ashburton
Agbhurton
Ashburton County Brass Band
Odd Fellows’ Flall
Rheumog a Safe Quick Cure for Aches and Cough
An advertisement asserts Rheumog cures rheumatism gout lumbago and related pains quickly and permanently. It claims safety reliability and authenticity with various dosages and mentions a children's hacking cough night remedy labeled Woods Great Peppermi...
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Friedlander Bros., Ltd
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Edison Phonograph
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A. T. H. Williams
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Burnet Street
Rheaho
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Triangle
Otago
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Alzes
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Saunders’ Buildings
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Kerr Bros
Barnati Street
Chapman & Terris
Burnett Street
T. H. Andrill & Co
Tancred Street
J. & BR. Tereis
Tancrep Stra
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