Strange cases at Auckland suspected plague threat
In Auckland on May 16 a health officer ordered thorough cleansing and disinfection of a Queen Street establishment after two young women died from acute septicemia. Mayor Myers backs sanitization efforts and has deployed sanitary staff. A house-to-house inspection plan, warehous cleansing, and rat control campaign are underway with local authorities coordinating the response.
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Per Press Association
Auckland
Queen Street
Purdy
A. M. Myers
K Purdy
Melbourne
Department of External Affairs
New Zealand
Archburton Borough
Havelock Street
Ashbuctop
Municipal Corporation
Borouzh
Ashburton
Cancil
H. H. Fooks
Auckland plague scare prompts health actions in NZ
May 16 reports from Wellington and Melbourne describe suspected plague cases in Auckland. Minister George Fowlds says investigations proceed and contacts are isolated while premises and workers are quarantined. Dr Mason leaves Greymouth for Wellington to coordinate, with Dr Purdy and Dr McGill assisting in Auckland.
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Wellington
Auckland
George Fowlds
Dr Mason
Greymouth
Mason
McGill
Purdy
Lyne Urges Australian Preference Debate in London
Sir William Lyne warned the mail syndicate of cancellation if an additional bond is not entered within a week and urged Britain to reconsider its stance on Australian preference. He criticized the Secretariat, touted Australian trade gains, and welcomed visitors to Australia in 1909 while praising New Zealand meat quality.
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London
William Lyne
Mail Syndicate
Colonial Office
Admiralty
Pacific Islands
London Chamber of Commerce
Australia
Asmith
Great Britain
Smithfeld
New Zealand
Churchill denies Bond quitting conference in anger
London May 16 Churchill contradicted a report that Sir R K Bond quit the conference in indignation. Sir Robert Bend said he received respectful hearing from Imperial Government and support from other Premiers. The imperial stance did not meet Newfoundland's demand but hope remains to undo the vivendi mischief and prevent renewed embarrassment to Newfoundland authorities.
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London
Winston Churchill
Lehmann
RK. Bond
Lennox
Robert Bend
Newfoundland
National Council urges Irish withdrawal and Hague action
The National Executive of the National Council resolved that Irish members withdraw from Parliament and, on returning to Dublin, form an Assembly to seek representation at the Hague and press for settlement by the International Court of Arbitration in the Ireland England dispute.
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London
National Council
Irish Council
Sad Calla
Dublin
The
Hague
International Court of Arbitration
Ireland
England
Universal Military Training Debate at Queen's Hall
Mr Deakin and Lord Reay spoke to a crowded National Service League meeting at Queen's Hall on universal military training. Lord Reay said he would soon visit Switzerland to study the issue.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
London
Deakin
Lord Reay
National Service League
Queen’s Hall
Switzerland
Australian bowler takes five for 21 and five for 23 in match
In the Marylebone C C versus Darby Shire cricket match Albert Trott of Australia claimed five wickets for 21 in the first innings and five for 23 in the second.
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Marylebone C.C
Darby Shire
Albert Trott
Rowing Challenge Aims at English Championship on Thames
A May 17 notice announces a rowing challenge on the Thames for the championship of England. It offers a prize of £2 to any competitor who defeats the challenger and extends the contest toward the world title, with a stipulation about the challenger’s brother Charlie involved in the race.
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Eypney
Georga Towna Bas
Thames
England
Charlie
Juand and Income Tax Department
Wellington
P. Heyes
Unclear historical notice on Labourers leaving sugar plantations
A garbled item notes a Queensland sugar plantation context with five hundred labourers set to leave Mysland this month. The fragment mentions regulations and a May date but lacks clear names or places to confirm specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiinsland
Mneland
Views of measures on Antraliss defense provoke friction
Antraliss Navy interview with Carruthers in secret discusses the Federal proposal form saps catenery. He opposes independent action arguing Antra iv relies on imperial naval defence and English supremacy. He warns against breaking from advised unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iqunny
M- Carruthers
Secrect
Saps Catenery
Minister of Lands Visits Ashburton
The Hon Robert McNab Minister of Lands arrived in Ashburton this morning from Wellington en route to Kurow. He toured the town and suburbs, inspected nurseries of Clark and Millichamp and Sons, and viewed the Domain and Hospital improvements before departing south on the second express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McNab
Ashburton
Wellington
Kurow
Rakaia
Davis
M. Bétitt
High School Board
Stitt
Forrester
Crown Lands Ranger
I. Mainwaring
Sir McNab
Ie McNab
Mr Black
Ma Davis
Guardian
Tinward
Clark
J. Millichamp and Sons
McNab
Borough Council
Railway Department
Domain
Young
Christchurch
Air McNab
Second Express
Racing Day Two Yields Mixed Stakes and Large Dividends
At Svarting day two, gate receipts reached 4 175 6d and meeting total 4 12s fid. Investments climbed to £3,965 for day and £7,832 for the meeting, with notable finishes by Lake Shali-Hloomer trained by CH Price and Tom Tit ridden by Misa Hamilton. Advance won the mile-and-a-quarter event by four lengths, paying £181 to winners. other races featured Lopwite and Takaro with close purses and substantial breeding dividends.
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Latelisator
Cove
Watson
Lake Shali
Ordnance
Hemlock
Fateight
Diva— Curise
Blue
Tom Tit
Seuma ‘Vor Hanprcar
Sava
J McDonnell
Prince Imperial
Zyre
W Connolly
Logan
Chambers
Gyrs
WR Thomas
Lady Patch Geer
Abbey Fair
Hay King
Prince Kandle Lises
General White
Lepgrda
Lime
Opibi
Wananul Hampicar
Eova
Mettay
Lupian
Ma Balle
Dpre
Luzoglite
Jolly Roger
Tinse
Boxers Seek Redress After Exclusion from South Canterbury Championships
Timaru boxers N Gould and FB P Best returned home in indignation after being barred from the Ashburton South Canterbury titles for failing medical tests. They secured certificates from Dr Gabbites declaring them fit to fight, arguing the ruling was unfair and that they might have earned honours if allowed to compete.
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Timaru
N. Gould
FB. P. Best
South Canterbury
Ashburton
Gabbites
Wellington Considers Sending Pro Football Team to England
The Post reports a New Zealand proposal to send a professional football squad to England is nearing completion. The forward line is nearly chosen and many backs have been picked, though Wellington backs remain unapproached. The plan originated with a New Zealand player who began talks with the Northern Union.
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Por Press Association
Welington
the Post
England
Wellington
New Zealand
Northern Union
Correspondence Headline Reflections on Opinions
An item labeled correspondence presents opinions from a columnhead, noting that the writers express personal views and that the paper does not assume responsibility for them. The piece signals editorial boundaries and invites reader interpretation.
Empire Day Celebrations Letter Details Protests
A reader replies to Mr W A Sando regarding Empire Day No License celebrations. He cites the chairman's remarks on a proposed school cadet and volunteer procession, noting cadets could not join a party demonstration but could assist in a patriotic function. The writer emphasizes patriotism and signs off as a busy, conscientious citizen.
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W. A. Sando
Dixon
First air-gun sale to a minor case in Timaru court
A Timaru court fined a hardware merchant 5s for selling an air-gun to a boy under 16. The defendant asked what guns could be sold to youths under 16 and whether pop guns were allowed. the bench cited last year’s firearms sale act for guidance.
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Timaru
Focal Hardware
Bors
Outrageous Assault on Waiotahi Miners Leaves Several Injured
On May 16 near Thames six men hidden above a mine threw stones at Waiotahi miners as they walked home after work. One man head injury and Lovell suffers facial blows and leg injury possibly broken. Victims carried home while assailants warned of offence. No provocation given. The motive remains unclear and odd reference to a local tin can club distracts from the event.
Rehearing in Paget v Baskin Assault Case at Stratford
May 16 Stratford District Court occupied until late last night over a new trial in Paget v Baskin a doctor sued a settler £500 for damages for assault after his arm was broken. The jury had returned for the defendant in February and Paget was granted leave to appeal on several points of law to Buseli.
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Stratford
Paget
Baskin
Hinselden
Buseli
Motor Car Case Heard Over By Law Objection
Ralph Heywood faces a motor car charge for leaving a vehicle without a reasonable excuse. Counsel contested the by law as invalid arguing it targeted leaving a car without proper reason. Judge Hanlon reserved judgment and would rule on Tuesday.
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Dunupin
Ralph Heywood
Hanlon
Sama
Widdowson
Assaulting 2 Magistrate in Presa Association Case
May 17 at Nartuz court Thomas Peddie a settler appeared on a charge of assaulting Mr Catten while in the execution of duty as Sheriff. Peddie had disputed a station sale to Oswald Orr. Orr won in Supreme Court, Appeal Court denied relief. Yesterday a Constable party attempted to execute order. Peddie struck Cotten on the nose and was remanded.
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Presa Association
Nartuz
Thomas Peddie
Catten
Peddle
Oswald Orr
Orr
Supreme Court
Cutten
Cotten
Burglarious Entry At Napier Fish Supply Offices
United Press report from Napier states the Napier Fish Supply Company offices were burglarized on Tuesday night and a safe carried away with nothing inside. The safe later surfaced in a lagoon and police arrested William Brock and Charlie John Bartlett on a charge of involvement in the robbery. They appeared in court and were remanded.
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Napier
Napier Fish Supply Company
William Brock
Charlie John Bartlett
Jones Reorganizes Music Dept Sells Organs Pianos
MR CH M JONES reorganised the Music Department and now offers Organs and Pianos from £15 to £80. Cash or terms over one to four years. No canvassers or heavy rent. English American or Continental makes. Cash buyers can indent instruments directly from manufacturers. Showroom upstairs invites inspection. 8 109.
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CH. M. Jones
H. M. Jones
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Sir W. Lyne
Press Association
Irish Affairs
Cricket
Fuatla
Kleene
Antraliss Navy
Svarting
Ashburton County Racing Club
Py Electric Telegraph
Dandruff
H. F. Stevens
Giave Abbey
Otago
South
Jand Pan
Friedlander Gros., Ltd
West Street Auction Mart
Reedlandry Lros
Lil'd
Draugh, Mires
Geldings
Sle
Priedlinder
Austionser
Jase Ander Bros
UPD
John Orr
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
R. Fetedlander
Henry Stiphenson
Aigh Rrov
Tabensky
Henry Stephenson
Atrueta
Gdadfellows’ Hail Pipe Band, Temphrance and County Bands
Bagvar
Morrow
Baztar
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburtonorough
Ashburton County
Canterbury
HENRY D+ VIS
Haraan Domain
Horse Fair
Batria
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Auctioneer
Ashburton Hospital Board
County Council
F. Psn
Ler
Doyle
Mr. Thomas
ER. J
Ayson & Sons
FE Arrow
Ashhurton
M Jones
Munster
John W. McGregor
Iano
Dresden Piano Co
Burnett Street
W.B. Davies
Manaper
David Thomas
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
D. Thomas
Chapman & Terris
W. J. Moore
General Draper
Somerset Buildings
William J. Moore
Genelal Braper & Outfitter
Fox Sale
Chertsey
Proparty
Williams
Chertse
Dorothy Pinafores
Chester Overcoats
J. Breener
Hig
A. L. Zough
Tancred Street
Woods
N.Z. Palmers’ Co-Operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Chertsey Silk
Entrica
F. Gibson
H. A. Lloyd
Hon. R. McNab
Rakata
L. White
Hsa
W. A. Strachan
Hughes
LGS
Burnety Street
Taran Fouorren
Waterton
H. Donaldson
John Ballance
Formossa
Defender
Epringer
Bry Gow
D. Dancan
T. F. Gibson
Hollis and Son
Hollis
Agnena
Fley
Cov
Tinwald
Iearing
Zara
Marris Bros
Iss Claridge
Cox Street
du Oddfellows’ Hall
North-west
Roward
Nicola Bros
East Street
Wakanni Road
Crown Miller
Koxarre
Rand Military
W. H. Aaros
Aleo Nureoghia
Hs. Thomas’s
Forgans
Malcolm
HM. Jones, Bookcellar
Edercy
Jill Drak
Venituc the Tiger
TIGER
Edison
Andrew On & Co., Ltd
Bacco
Percy
W.H. Paanon
Carsgox
Chas. Thomad
Euer Street
Bullock
LES Nottage
Booms and Moullery
Charles Street
Allenton
T. Bullock
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