Ashburton Council Debates Wakanui Creek Water Solution
A special Ashburton County Council meeting discussed the Wakanui Creek question with in camera consideration and no publication of resolutions. Settlers along the creek push for a water supply. opinions split over artificial channels and riparian rights as the council weighs a definite long term plan.
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Ashburton County
Harper
Friedlander
Guardian
Wakanui
Asin
Weather forecast and frost notes from Sydney
The report notes an Antarctic disturbance forecast by Mr Clement Wragge bringing floods to Australia then New Zealand within a fortnight. A mild day preceded a sharp frost at the Domain weather station registering 74 degrees of frost. Farmers in town hope for several weeks of continued mild weather aiding soil moisture for cultivation with rain not needed for two months. Mr Bates forecasts land and sea breezes, northerly winds, likely fair weather, a very cold night with inland frosts, and little barometric movement.
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Sydney
Clement Wragge
Australia
New Zealand
Dominion
Domain
Armers
Bates
Carew District Farm Improvements Noted Amid Stone-Picking
Farmers in the Carew district push farm improvements including extensive stone-picking to maximise land value and productivity. Building activity continues in Wellington area with St Stephen’s parsonage progressing brick by brick. Two foreigners from Sydney who failed education tests on the Moana are being returned. Wellington Police Court yesterday sentenced John Leahy to six months for brutal assault plus one month for sly grog selling.
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Carew
Wellington
John Leahy
Sydney
St. Stephen’s Parsonage
Regent
Hox
Methven Sale Draws Large Attendance and Strong Prices
The Methven sale drew a large crowd with prime bids on fat lambs and wethers. Key lots included 87 fat lambs at 183 2d, 111 fat wethers at 2s, 147 sound mouth ewes at 14s, and 336 fat lambs at 19s 11d, among many other consignments of merino and crossbred sheep, cattle, and calves.
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Lds
Australian Produe Markets Wheat and Farm Commodities
Market notes from Adelaide and Melbourne list prices for wheat flour barley oats and potatoes. Wheat ranges around 3s 7d to 38s es. flour about £8 6s to £8 7s. Potatoes onions and butter show varied pence and shilling values across regions with Tasmanian potato prices at £6 10s to £7 10s.
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Adelaide
New Zealand and Australian Land Company Declares Interim Dividend
The New Zealand and Australian Land Company declares an interim dividend of four percent. The instruction note indicates the dividend was received on May 25 and reports May 22 as the London date.
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London
New Zealand and Australian Land’ Company
Tragic Accidents and Suicides Reported Across Cities
In Auckland a wife and eight teen months old infant died from gas poisoning, with indications of a self-inflicted death by the mother. In Wellington a hotel manager and a fireman died by self harm in despondence, while a six-year-old Matahu girl was wounded by a stray shot. A railway death near Napier leaves a man killed after a collision with an outbound train.
Royal Wedding Reception Down Berlin Streets
Royal couple King George and Queen received with cheers in Berlin on May 22 as crowds filled Unter den Linden. British flags waved, Prussian troops lined the route, and the royal train was escorted forty miles by the airship Vansa. King and Queen greeted warmly at the station by Kaiser in British dragoon uniform.
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Berlin
Unter den Linden
Prince Ernest of Cumberland
Victoria
George
Vansa
King George
Newspapers Rejoice Over German British Strain Relaxation
Berlin reports newspapers expressing relief at easing tensions between England and Germany and hopeful King George's visit will prevent a relapse into earlier bitter antagonism.
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Berlin
England
Germany
George
Scott Expedition Officers Honored At Albert Hall
A large Albert Hall audience heard Lord Curzon praise Captain Scott’s expedition amid a notable reception for the officers. Commander Evans lauded supporting parties, notably Meares, while noting the enduring story of both achievement and tragedy.
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London
Albert Hall
Lord Curzon
Scott
Evans
Meares
Gathering of Notables Commends Commander Evans
A distinguished assembly, including Prince Louis Battenberg and Lord Chelmsford, heard Commander Evans speak with naval and military officers and prominent scientists present. The platform featured members of the expedition alongside high ranking guests.
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Evans
Prince Louis
Battenberg
Baden-Powell
Lords
Brassey
Chelmsford
Sand
Lamington
High Scott
T. Mackenzie
New Zealand
Comander Evans
Ponting Exhibits Seal and Penguin Life Photographs
Mr Ponting displayed a striking collection showing seal and penguin life along with cinematograph films of sledging parties.
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Ponting
Extraordinary Czar Guarding on Railway Route
Extraordinary precautions protected the Czar with the railway fully guarded by troops and all access roads closed. A large security staff and gendarmes accompanied the Czar as Russian secret police ensured protection.
Seventy Five New Zealand Sports Protection Branches Formed
In its annual report the New Zealand Sports Protection League notes that 75 branches have been formed to defend recreation and sport. The drive aims to affiliate sport associations with branches and protect recreation grounds from public bodies while promoting more grounds.
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Wellington
New Zealand Sports Protection League
Dominion
Friends of Sport
New Zealand
Lord Curzon Praises Scott Expedition Survivors
Lord Curzon salutes the men of Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition acknowledging their daring sacrifice and achievements. He predicts the published results will rank among the greatest contributions to Antarctic knowledge and stand as a lasting monument to Scott and his team.
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Lord Curzon
Captain Scott
Antarctic
Commander Evans Praises Scott Expedition Heroes and Ends Tribute
Commander Evans lauds Captain Scott's expedition as self contained despite losses. He recalls Lar Bowers Garrard and Crean’s bravery on sea ice and the team’s endurance in Dry Valley. Evans notes Wilson, Oates, and Amundsen tracks, Scott’s diary revelations, and ends with thanks to Britain and dominions for support.
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Evans
Scott
Bowers
Cherry Garrard
Crean
Garrard
Wilson
Cape Crozier
Meares
Demitrri
Captain Scott
Croan
Laishly
Albert
Captain Amundsen
Amundsen
Yeckoning
Seaman Evans
Oates
Dr. Wilson
Hardiest
Victoria Land
Grifith
Taylor
de Terra Nova
Oceania
Great Britain
Court of Appeal Rejects Hansen Bid to Stop Bourchier Play
The Court of Appeal refused Hansen’s request to restrain Arthur Bourchier from producing the play Grossus in London. The ruling issued on May 22 follows a press association report received May 23.
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London
Court of Appeal
Hansen
Arthur Bourchier
Grossus
North Otago Jockey Club Winter Meet Results
The final day at Oamaru features ideal weather for the North Otago Jockey Club winter meeting. Pacific Hurdles see Gold Fin win by two lengths over Ribston Pippin. Electric Handicap Claims Safety Pin first with Maple Leaf second. Victoria Handicap goes to Special Form ahead of Carolus and Kilmeny.
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Oamaru
North Otago Jockey Club
Gold Fin
Ribston Pippin
Warsaw
Shorts
Fiora
Macdonald
Vanquish
May Blossom
Woblins
Lady Abna
Outram
Glenfin
Imin
Electric
Handicaup
Safety Pin
Maple Leaf
Manillus
Victoria Handicap
Carolus
Kilmeny
Bsec
New Zealand Slips Quietly to Akaroa Port Visit
The New Zealand departed Christchurch quietly at dawn bound for Akaroa with no official demonstration. Many residents planned to join festivities there and participate in events.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
Akaroa
Providence Girl Alleged to Have X-Ray Vision
A Providence girl aged about ten is described as possessing X-ray sight. Doctors who examined her say she can see through opaque objects and identify hidden items. New York specialists conducted tests and concluded there is no fraud, affirming extraordinary mental powers.
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Providence
Rhode Island
New York
Fire at Westminster Wood Paving Co. store Fulham prompt arrest
A blaze at the Westminster Wood Paving Company store in Fulham has burned for six hours. A man has been arrested as suffragist literature is found at the scene.
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Per Press, Association—Copyright
London
Westminster Wood Paving Company
Fulham
Cambridge incendiarism case leaves bail refused
Miriam Pratt charged with incendiarism at Cambridge is remanded after bail is refused. She allegedly planned leaflet distribution for the Cambridge shire election. A watch disappeared from Norwich and a watch was found near Storey’s Way, linked to the Cambridge fire. A yard at Kalburn saw a timber fire causing damage.
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London
Miriam Pratt
Cambridge
Norwich
Cambridgeshire
Storey
Kalburn
Receipts and finances of the militant suffragists report
The Women’s Social and Political Union’s annual receipts total £29,502, up nearly £3,000 from the prior year, with £23,155 from subscriptions and donations led by Mrs Hertha Ayrton. The union ends the year with a £9,979 credit and pays £6,921 to staff and organizers amid claims of unequal distribution. The report defends window-breaking outrages, while authorities consider actions to seize funds. Estimated property damage over three months exceeds £1,000,000, as protective costs push overall annual activity toward £5,000,000. The militants vow greater violence to avenge the suffrage defeat.
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Women’s Social and Political Union
Hertha Ayrton
Institute of Electrical Engineers
W. E. Ayrton
Suffragettes
Women's Social and Political Union
Israel Zangwill
Pankhurst
Christabel
Sylvia
Law Officers
Crown
S Union
Bydney
Burton Committed for Trial in Dorset Murder Case
London dispatch reports William Burton, a married gameskeeper, committed for trial on a murder charge involving Winifred Mitchell. Letters in Burton’s handwriting found among her effects showed affectionate language, and a witness stated he planned to elope with her to Canada. The body was found buried near Wimborne Dorset.
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London
William Burton
Winifred Mitchell
Burton
Canada
Mitchell
Wimborne
Dorset
Pair Charged With Major London Fraud Scheme
Arthur Newton and Berkeley Bennett, both named in London court records, were committed for trial on charges of defrauding Hans Thosch of 28 000 pounds. Newton also faces misappropriation charges related to a January 12 fire. Bennett is described as an undischarged bankrupt. The case stems from civil judgment negotiations.
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London
Arthur Newton
Berkeley
Bennett
Hana
Theech
Newton
Berkeley B. Bennett
Half Moon Street
Bow Street
Hanz Thosch
Burglary Foiled by Beresford Street Firearm Fire
Auckland May 23 J C Sharples of Beresford Street surprised a burglar on his premises He fired a revolver the bullet struck the walk two feet from the man who ran through the passage and escaped via a window The intruder broke the window glass and shouted to an accomplice outside He saw two men fleeing and the burglar left fingerprints now held by police
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Auckland
J. C. Sharples
Beresford Street
Sharples
American Note Seeks Equality With Japan Amid Crisis
The United States replies to Japan’s protest with a pledge of friendship and a wish to place Japan on equality with other nations if U S rights in California do not block. State Department officials believe the acute crisis has passed and President Wilson asks Democrats in Congress to avoid speeches inflaming Japanese sentiment.
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Washington
Japan
America
California
State Department
Wilson
Congress
Disestablishment Protests in South Wales and Cardiff
The Free Churches and Liberal Association of South Wales oppose further concessions on disestablishment. Mr McKenna, speaking at Cardiff amid suffragist interruptions, repudiates concessions and warns that suffragettes bring trouble on themselves. The Government remains determined to enforce the law.
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London
Free Churches and Liberal Association of South Wales
McKenna
Cardiff
Presbyterians oppose restoring camp canteens
Melbourne May 22 The Presbyterian Assembly committee protests against a plan by military officers to restore camp canteens following dry camps marked by misconduct. The report urges the Defence Department to thoroughly inquire before moving. It notes some officers claim the camps have never been more orderly anyway.
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Melbourne
Presbyterian Assembly
Defence Department
Blackpool Case Guardianship of Bet With “Something to Nothing”
In Melbourne May 92 the Blackpool Case closed with Mr Justice Hodges presiding. Frank Samuel Meyers challenged the disqualification of Casey chairman of the Victorian Racing Club and others over wagering on Moonee Valley race December 14. Meyers backed Prince Aurate and claimed “something to nothing” to win. Evidence showed Meyers admitted backing his own store but the money came from friends. The application was dismissed.
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Melbourne
Cigil
Gount
Justicé Hodges
Frank Samuel
Meyers
Blackpool
Moonea, Valley
Casey
Victorian Racing Club
Moonee
Chromic Chex Lai Woods Complaint Great Peppermint Cure
In a peculiar row, residents report a dispute over remedies linked to a product labeled Great Peppermint Cure. The complaint centers on alleged medical claims and consumer expectations amid local business activity.
Inquiry into Blue Book costs by Public Committee of Commons
The British House of Commons Public Committee considers reducing Blue Book costs with evidence from Sir Rowland Bailey. He notes the committee’s work aims to cut unnecessary official publication. potential savings reported at £150,000. The text also adverts Rheumo remedy and Regent cigarettes with generic claims and gifts.
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House of Commons
Rowland Bailey
Offee
Children’s Hacking Cough at Night Woods Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Woods’s Great Peppermint Cure labeled as a night remedy for children’s hacking coughs. The brief copy emphasizes quick relief and a peppermint flavor, typical of early 20th century patent medicines.
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Woods
Labour unrest hits Brisbane Tramway losses for £32000
The Brisbane Tramway Company report to British shareholders states the late strike caused direct and indirect losses totaling £32000. The notice was received May 28 at 8.5 a.m. in London dated May 22.
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London
Brisbane
Strike fizzles and unionists seek government action
May 2 Port Darwin report says the strike fizzled as defection of cartars and train crew reduced impact. Non-strikers were employed while strikers plan to telegraph Premier Scadden to urge Territory Administration to adopt a living wage policy or relocate to Australia for better wages.
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Port Darwin
Cartars
Scadden
Territory
Tahoe
Australia
Employers Federation considers plan to compel union funding
The Employers Federation in Sydney discusses a scheme to push legislation requiring trade unions to establish funds. The aim is to allow employers suffering losses from strikes to recover damages in court. The report notes the proposal was received on May 23 at 6 a.m. local time.
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Sydney
Employers’ Federation
Servian delegate seeks signed preliminaries with Gray in peace talks
The Servian delegate hands modifications to Sir Edward Grey and signals willingness to sign the preliminaries if accepted. Allies demand equal status for their Paris Financial Conference delegates to the Powers' representatives. The Adriatic access guarantee will not be pressed if Grey’s assurance is confirmed by the other powers.
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London
Edward Gray
Paris
Edward Grey
Mine blast sinks Senegal steamer off Smyrna
The Messageries Maritime Company steamer Senegal hit a mine off Smyrna. Of about 120 aboard, five were killed and six wounded, with the remaining passengers saved at Constantinople on May 22.
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London
Messageries’’' Maritime
Senegal
Smyrna
Constantinople
Tugs Sail to Smyrna to Aid Senegal Mission
Tugboats have departed for Smyrna to provide assistance to the Senegal relief effort, signaling coordinated maritime support for the humanitarian mission.
Derelict Sighting Reported Near Hurunti River
From Wellington May 22 a wireless message from the steamer Dorset bound Sydney to Lyttelton reports sighting a floating derelict eight miles east and two miles south of the Hurunti River. The Dorset notes this object and says it should be warned.
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Wellington
Dorset
Sydney
Lyttelton
Steamer Haupiri Overdue From Wellington May
Anxiety runs high as searchers seek the steamer Haupiri reported overdue from Wellington to Taranaki after leaving Wallington on Monday. Heavy weather may have forced it to shelter near Long Island, with possible sightings yet to be confirmed.
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Wellington
New Plymouth
Forestry Commission Exhibits Remarkable Pinus Insignis Wood
A forestry commission exhibit shows a straight knot-free log from pinus insignis with resin which makes it resistant to borers. Experts note it could be used for butter boxes if seasoned and treated to prevent taint, with Canterbury regions already using it in construction.
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Forrestry, Commission
Canterbury
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