Westport Murder Trial Details at Christchurch
Christchurch May 17 witnesses recount evidence on Bourke's death in a shed near hotels. Surveyor Shadick estimates distances while barmaid Bowring and motel licensee Ayers challenge earlier statements. Witness Phillips describes two men, one limping, and a sound of a fall. health concerns delayed her testimony. Constables Keenan and Duncan discuss foot marks and a window incident as the Crown case nears closing with defence address underway.
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Christchurch
Julius Shadick
Westport
Bourke
Marr Bowring
Connolly Wati
Murray
Thizabeth Ayers
Connolly
Jéohanna’ Phillips
McLanghlin
Tromk
Sammeone
miLbealth
Hugh Duncan
Keenan
Duncan
Connally
Connnally
Hallinan
Hanlon
Parliament Buildings Wellington Move for Ten Years
A wooden structure behind Government House in Wellington now houses a Legislative Council chamber and rooms. Major alterations to the Lower House room and other additions indicate Parliament may occupy the site for about a decade.
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Wellington
Government House
Legislative Council
Parlia+ tment
Wellington Municipal Lighting Revenue and Surplus Report
The Wellington Corporation reports twelve months ending March list revenue from public and private lighting at 44321 pounds, up 1554 from last year. Working expenses 25018 pounds, up 2262 due to extra rentals and gates. Net surplus 4272 pounds.
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Wellington
Wellington Corporation
Street Betting Case Dismissed Over Insufficient Proof
Mr Riddell for the Crown argued in the Richard Sager street betting case that the act was strictly penal and required proof of the exact offence. The magistrate ruled that distant upstairs observations by police did not suffice for a conviction, and the case was dismissed.
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Wellington
Riddell
S.M
Richard Sager
Typhoid and Diphtheria Outbreak in Dunedin
May 17 report states typhoid remains, two core cases and one death, with a checked dairy at fault. Inspector Gladstone notes dirty surroundings and a contaminated town supply source. Diphtheria appears with two cases. urged sanitation: keep fowls from homes and clean drains. Borough Council plans sanitation improvements per his recommendations.
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Dunedin
Alezandra
Gladstone
Public Health Department
Wellington Man Convicted of Common Assault
Supreme Court sessions in Wellington on May 17 saw Robert Seede, a middle aged man, convicted of common assault and remanded for sentence.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Robert Seede
Sentenced in Supreme Court for assault with bottle
In Wellington on May 18, Robert Leeds was sentenced to one month in prison after a drunken quarrel in which he assaulted someone with a bottle.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Robert Leeds
Chamber of Commerce urges four Supreme Court civil sittings at Canaan
In Oamaru district court proceedings a Chamber of Commerce resolution calls for four civil sittings of the Supreme Court at Canaan instead of two to avoid great inconvenience in civil actions and bankruptcy. It was decided to write to the Minister of Justice on the matter.
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Oamaru
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court
Canaan
Mining gains and weather affect New Alpine mine report
The New Alpine manager reports ore from the battery valued over half an ounce of 403 to the ton with improving stone size and quality. Weather has been variable with a sharp frost and a warm spell. Grain sowing awaits dry spells. Horse hair prices noted and Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommended for lingering coughs.
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Greymouth
Alpine
Exciting Sale Sparks Brisk Competition Across Quarters
A London report notes an excellent sale with brisk competition in all quarters as buyers push for sought after items. The May 17 market activity shows strong demand and lively trading across sectors.
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Por Press Association
London
New Zealand Meat and Wool Markets From London Cable
The High Commissioner reports New Zealand markets: mutton and beef prices steady with over-supply of heavy carcasses. Canterbury quotes 34d per lb for mutton and 62 for North Island light weights. Beef hindquarters at 3d and forequarters at 2 1/4d. Butter firm with stronger demand. wheat unsettled then firm due to reduced supplies. Wool remains firm with Bradford tops and crossbreds priced across multiple grades.
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Wellington
New Zealand
London
Ganterbury
North Island
Canterbury
Bradford
Ashburton Stock Market Trade Drags in Far From Finish
Moderate attendance at Ashburton yards saw 9668 store sheep and lambs 1464 fat sheep and lambs and 50 cattle. Fat stock sold slightly better than last week while ewes eased. Store pens shifted mainly hoggets with mixed prices. fat cattle and store pens posted limited gains amid uneven demand.
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Ashburton
Wethers
Ids
Weather and golf item noted in Bates telegrams
Mr Bates reports a northerly wind with a better gale and probable rain. The gas will fall and the wind will shift toward the east. D Johnston opens a new stock of golf requisites for the season, offering clubs bags balls from leading makers.
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Bates
D. Johnston
Pianoforte Singing and Theory of Music in All Its Branches
A concise catalog entry outlines courses or a work titled Pianoforte, Singing, and the Theory of Music in all Its Branches. The item appears as a reference to musical instruction or theory coverage.
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Parliament Buildings
Per Presa Association
Supreme Court Sessions
Weol
High Commissioner's Cable
Ashburton Stock Market
Ashburton Yards
Empire Case
Oddfellows’ Hall
Mso
Oddfellows' Ball
Oh. D. Bedford, M.A
A. Dewdney
Ree
Council
Baird
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Hugo Friedlander
National Mortgage & Agency Co.4 of New Zealand, Ltd
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N.S. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canterbury, Ltd
H. Matson and CO
William EL. Matson
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Per J. Robertson
Ashburton Permee Building and Investment Society
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Empie
Albert Roberts
Ashburton County
Brucefield Avenue
Aduiussian
H. J. Curtis
Henry Stephenson
HOG Aon Poentronn
PEANO
HTC
R. Austin
Comer Cass
Peter Streets
Spathe
Acres
Willowby
T. A Pennell
Alove
Boundry Road
Frisby’s Road
Willowby School
Havelock, Street Mart
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
Ashburton Hospital Board
County Council
VICW
F. Mainwaring
Arsly
Guardian Allice
Rpailonnis
West Hand
Sparrow and Co
Baptist Tabernacle
Charles Darlaston
UMMER
Isida
J. W. Burton
Orange Hall
Yana Quadrille Assembly
AVING
L. Lawrence
Fletchis Bros
Mount Somers
Chas. Thoma Ashburton
East Street
Somers
Percy’s
Ocking
the Lord
Maurice Guest
Richardson
Kate 'Garvice
Queen Alexandra
H. M. Jones
Boxing Co
Percy S
Imple
Flax
Steemy
Tancred Street
Singer
Swede
Singer Sree
Strange
H.S
Ashburton Folk
Masonic Hall
E. McKee
J. H. ‘Whalm
J. H. Rule
J. A. Rule
June Island
J. and
H. Smith
Auckland
Amelia Qurra
Havelock
Tish
Highlander Condensed
Japan
Nice
Friedlander Bros., Limited
W. T. Boge
Wifelton
Rakaia
Hampton
W. Jameson
Dromore
Syrs
Tracy
Natural Pacer
Cajoler
Formasan
Warrington
Friedlander
D. Friedlander
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Ashteton
T. Bullock
Wills Street West
Venich
Arparge Mig
Ff. Bullock
Burnett Street
Jubilee Buildings
Saeria
Monty
Lene
T, Bueloce
Arvasene Silko Perilusta
Star Brand
Millca
Impress
Russ Wilson
Triangle
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Ato
Wheatstone
CE Wheatstone
M. Griffiths
Captain Russell
Duncan Grubber
N.Z
Farmers’ Co-Op
John “Forrester
Mus. Bac
Crosspell House
Burneté
Ead
Alfred ¢. Jonassen
Hiaaler
Chas. Ward
Cass and
Moora Streets
Akamui Harvest Home
Waterton Hall
Terris
Witty
Edison
A. T. H. Williams
Phonograph
Letcher- Bros
Percy
Fletcher Bros
Smith Bros
D. H. Rule
Butcher
G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works
Alford Forest
Sharplin & Co., le
Staveley
McDonald & Co., Merghant Tailors
Mes Curtis
Saunders
W. J. Moore
Somerset Boot Store
Phose
Canterbury Farmers’ Association
Enanbine
Cye
J. Mundell
Atctionerr
Stgqdart
Bree
KIA Ora Sa
TEA Wasty
Tencred Street
Tlrs
J. M. Simmons
Holden
Alfred A John Gorman
Lowcliffe
John Davison
South Rakaia Road Board
Road Boards
South Rakaia
Wood
Zealand
Industries
Welsbach
New
Walkington Factory
Welsbach Light Company OF Australasia, Ltd
Victoria Street
Wallington
Learers
Kaiapoi
Renwick
Aripsthad Bcbooh
Borough School
Fatrfleld
Blankery VS
Lilkwool
Woolsrin
Axminster
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