Large farm propositions for sale with livestock and facilities
The notice advertises multiple large properties for sale. An 1800 acre property near seligol offers a 10 room house a wool shed stables for 1200 ewes plus a sawmilling plant at £6 12s 6d per acre. 775 acres include 200 grass land bush watered by streams a 6 room new house workshop barn and carrying 400 sheep 14 cattle price £4 per acre. 2700 acres with 800 acres river flats cultivation and balance sheep country features a good residence outbuildings currently 2000 sheep and price £4 15s per acre.
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Seligol
Tailway
Public sympathy for acting premier Hall-Jones amid illness
The Ashburton Guardian notes the acting premier Mr Hall-Jones commands deep affection in New Zealand for his unselfish conduct and service. It argues his illness calls forth genuine sympathy, crediting him with steadiness after Sir Seddon’s death and choosing public duty over personal ambition.
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Hall-Jones
New Zealand
Hall- Jones
Flo
Seddon
Joseph Ward
Evening of poetry entertains 150 at Baring Square Church
About 150 people attended the Rev B S Gray in Christchurch under the Travely of the Women's Christian Temperance Union for a "Ryvening with the Poets." The program mixed readings, humorous sketches, and songs with local contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baring Square
B.S. Gray
Christchurch
Women's Christian ‘Lemperance Union
Norman
A. Norman
Rattray
Clan Andrews
MacDonald
Gray
W. 'J. Lili
Mir Gray
Jan McLaren
Mar Gray
Kaig John
Robert de Burgh
Prince Arthur
John
Mr Gray
Sheridan
Meesrs Cooper
G. Sheat
The
New Zealand Farmers' Union
Ruapune
Edward Taylor
Mesare KE
Taylor
G. Scott
Ashburton
Fara Labourore’ Union
Rakaia
W. 4. Strachan
Returned Tropers Re Union Fifth reunion at Oddfellows Hall
About 100 couples attended the Ashburton troopers fifth reunion for South Africa veterans at Oddfellows hall. The hall was festooned with flags and photos, a rest area for dancers, and a grand march led by Captain Studholme and Mrs. G. D. Wetford. The Mayor spoke, Terria’s Band provided music, and Mr Elliot oversaw the catering with satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
South Africa
Oddfellows
Mare Davis
W. E. Dolman
V.D
Wetford
Mornigz
Terria
W. Haatie
M.C
Elliot
Intoxicated man fined. ships news and local projects listed
A man named Walter Osborne, arrived in Ashburton intoxicated, was fined 10s at the Police Court. The Union Company's collier Kini freed from a bank off Puponga and resumed voyage. Weather forecasts predict a Wester gale with rain. A Dannevirke Gas Works purchase company plans £30,003 capital. Various civic matters include a Masterton memorial school, a Palmerston newspaper proprietors association, and a Land Bill discussion in Mosgiel. Additional notes cover colonial industry articles, dairy machine details, and local offers from Dunedin agents.
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Walter Osborne
Ashburton
J. F. Barlow
J.P
Union Company
Kini
Puponga
New Vrymouth
Edwin
Wester
Dannevirke Gas Works
England
France
Pardena
Wanganui
Fatalities Reported Across Harbours and Mines
Accidents and deaths toll from Devonport harbour body found with only a handkerchief marked C Kasper. Stanley Wagsmith, a screen boy, died after his arm was caught in a travelling belt at State Coal Mine. George Forsyth injured on a ballast engine near Waioura, died after transport to Taihupa.
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Accenano
Devonport
C. Kasper
Tarnart
Waioura
George Forsyth
Taihupa
International Briefs Highlight Politics and Trade
Regulation of commercial corporations in London stirs debate as Kaw York Sint officials back a public utilities bill. In Canada Australia talks on a reciprocal treaty between governments proceed. A mob in Italy protests layoffs at Terni factories, while Morgan buys Hoentschel works for New York’s Met. Guatemala reports an attempted assassination with several high ranking casualties.
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Lonnos
Ravorta
Kaw York Sint
Haghon
Olesely
Menstra
Roosevelt
Plot to Assassinate the Czar Uncovered by Russian Conspiracy
In a Russian plot, a girl student and rebel offered £800 to a guard member to kill the Czar in his sleep. By order of Prince Feabherkey, guard commander, the guard planned a night attack after receiving two watch-sized infernal machines with instructions to place them beneath the Czar's head. Authorities conducted numerous arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig Perarsuore
Coceack
Prince Feabherkey
Place Garda
Czar
O'Connor Sees Irish Bill Sparks Crisis for British Group
T P O Connor told the Irish League of Great Britain that the convention's decision would widen duties and possibly shift policy amid government missteps in Ireland. He urged renewed, stronger action to push for Ireland and warned against delays in forming a major assembly to legislate for Ireland.
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London
T. P. O'Connor
Irish League of Great Britain
Hoace
Lublin
Ireland
Aternec
Iraland
Irish Coil
Widow Shot Dead in Southsea Case Sparks Inquiry
A report from Southsea notes the widow Mrs Crumpe is found dead from a breast wound after a firearm is heard. John Tangford Crumpe, a septuagenarian from Auckland, seeks the property link to Mrs Crumpe and later surrenders to police. The tale links Moriarty Crompe to a Hobart medical and property history with ties to Ireland.
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Lonpox
John Tangford Crumpe
Auckland
New Zealand
Southsea
Crumpe
Tasmania
Ruahking
Grumpe
Wellington Murder Trial Verdict and Death Sentence
The Crown argued epilepsy as the defense but the jury found Claude Paget guilty of murder in a premeditated act involving a revolver. They urged mercy, but the judge sentenced Paget to death after he admitted no reply to the sentencing. A spectator fainted as the sentence was announced.
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Wellington
Goonnel
Claude Paget
Justice Cooper
Paget
Parliament committee weighs eight hour day impact
A Parliamentary Committee led by Mr W. Russell Rea reports on the probable economic effects of adopting an eight hour work day. It notes various mitigation causes and anticipates reduced production, varying by region and uncertain long term wage and employment influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpos
W. Russell Rea
Scarboroigh
D&y
Mings
Langashire
South Weles
Ventilation System Ordered for British Warships
London May 23 The inquiry into the explosion on the French battleship Jena leads to a new ventilation system in all British warship magazines. It uses carbonic acid gas to keep the temperatures down.
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London
Jena
Japan Denies Trade Discrimination in Manchuria
Japanese journals in Tokio deny discrimination in Manchuria trading, and say Japan is pressing China to organize an efficient system to curb abuse of trademarks.
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TOKIO
Japan
Manchuria
China
Bargain Cycle Sale and Quack Cures Parade
Roll up for a cycle sale at RK D Johnston and Nery Bicycles with deep cuts on second hand bikes. The ad touts useless cures for rheumatism gout and lumbago and claims magical blood cleansing with RITEUMO and RHEVMO. A cartoonish patient, eyes red and nose blue, cries for help as shoppers push to buy Woods Peppermint Cure.
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RK. D. Johnston
Nery Bicycles
Hisycles
Strike Spreads Across Rand Mines in May
In Pretoria on May 23 the Rand strike widened to include white miners from forty three mines. Some managers warned strikers they will not be reinstated.
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Pretoria
Cure for rheumatism and gout advertised medicine
An advertisement claims exposure to cold and damp causes rheumatic trouble and that Rifeumo cures it by treating the blood. It promotes Rae Uomo as the least remedy with thousands cured and offers it at 2s 6d and 4d.
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Rifeumo
RAE Uomo
Newcastle coal dumps to speed exports with new machines
Newcastle coal facilities are being upgraded with four dumping machines costing £10000. A near contemporaneous conference between mine owners and strikers is nearly arranged. At Cobar, strikers plan to supply men to keep mines dry. Swine fever causes heavy losses on the south coast. George Towns will not visit England to supervise his brother’s training. Adelaide reports a shipment of NSW oranges infected with fruit fly destroyed and stricter import controls expected. Victoria’s subsidy of a steam line to Singapore draws strong protests from exporters with threats of reprisals.
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T.K.G
J. Bart-Veale
Woodville
MacHwan and Co
Kid
Dunedin
Tun Pascus Ford
U.P
New Zealand
Colony
Motor Power Co
Pancrad . Street W
George Towns
England
Webb
Adelaide
New South Wales
Victoria
Singapore
Drunken tram driver blamed for fatal Sydney crash
At the inquest into Foster's May 14 tram accident coroner finds driver Lloyd and conductor Wanmnick drunk and unable to perform duties. Collision attributed to Lloyd's grossly careless driving. Lloyd committed for trial on manslaughter charge. verdict does not affect Wannick.
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Sydney
Foster
Lloyd
D. Wanmnick
Wannick
New Zealand for New Zealanders and Australia for Australians
Mr J Reid of Adelaide, president of the Federal Chamber of Manufacturers, spoke to a meeting on New Zealand seeking independence from Australia. He noted protectionist policies and tariff revisions limiting Australian goods, and said Australian workers fare better in Australia though New Zealand life is costlier. He added government mining kept coal prices down.
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Per
Press Association
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Australia
Reid
Bread Price Hike in Wellington Sparks Debate
Wellington bakers raise the price of the ten pound loaf by a halfpenny, arguing that state delivery could offer four pounds bread for fivepence, or less, under a system opposed by millers' Combine. T I Taylor cites expert analysis and public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
T. I. Taylor
Mourmillers’ Combine
Slaughtermen Defy Fines in Vagrant Strike Case
Fourteen slaughtermen fined for participating in the vagant strike refuse to pay. Crown Prosecutor Stringer filed motions in the Supreme Court for attachment of the defaulters. Justice Chapman set June 4 in Timard after criminal sessions to hear the motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qmisrouunen
Psareora
Stringer
Supreme Court
Justica Chapman
Timard
Auckland City Council Targets Insanitary Premises
At a drainage conference the Auckland City Council authorized demolitions of two insanitary dwellings and planned extensive alterations to Caven Street premises. The Mayor indicated vigorous action against premises in insanitary condition.
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Caven Street
Middlesex Defeats Somersat by 166 Runs in Benefit Match
Middlesex routed Somersat by 166 runs in a benefit match for A. M Trott. Trott took cerou wickets for 20 and led with a strong spell, while the South African tour opened in Ireland with a match where fifty visitors edged a victory. The Cricket Association will discuss players' attitudes on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cricket Association
Dunedin carpenters urge timber export duty on kauri
In Dunedin the carpenters allege high local timber costs. They note kauri timber arrives from Kaipara to Melbourne for dressing and sale back in New Zealand cheaper than from local mills. They warn of depleted bush in ten years and call for an export duty on timber leaving New Zealand.
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Dunedin
Melbourne
Kaipara
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Divorce Court Briefs Report from May 24
United Press notes in Cuastenarca that Justice Chapman granted decree nisi in Heighway v Heighway on adultery, and similar petitions in Robinson v Robinson and Knox v Knox. In Doren Jostica Williams issued decree nisi in Philpot v Philpot on desertion as the wife petitions.
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Cuastenarca
Justice Chapman
Heighway
Robinson
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Jace
Button
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Lace
Bitton
Goloshes
Grant & Moorg
Drapers and Glothiers
Saunders’ Buildings
Collins
CoHine
Pelawmain, Westport
Greta
Pupouga
Newcastle
Hornt Somers House
Coal Stores
EIDER
Hysenie
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Ganterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Branch
Chapman & Terris
Burnett Street
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Saal
Prudent
Aribout
Thetoy
Fis
Alcobe
Pele
Moon
Melville
Kaiapoi
Priince
Gudments
North West
Joseph Pollock
Ferriman
Rapley Street
Hampstead
Wilkins Shan
F. Fernman
Wellington & Church Strelts & Trevor's
Vhry Honvamont Property
Ees
Perriman
Vown
Land and Batata
Marlborough Proving
Nelson District
R. Y. Ferguson
Frank HK. Lamb
Barnett Streat
H. Gresham
Sureron & Mechanical
Private
Nosidense
Davalick Street
Mace—Smith
FE. Whitehouse
Albert Joseph
John Mace
Cambridgshire
Hongland
Mary Mace
Hadith Anne (Ada
Jyuttes
May Smith
Ashburton Guardian “Des
Ngr Varidraamt Enmvaneerr
Picgerry Press
Philadelphia
Frank Curtis
Skerryvore
Masterton
McLeddon
Palmerston
Taranaki
Hawke
Donald Reid
Faleri
Mosgiel
Laugensor
Gasarta
Ilo
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Biblicel
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de Fitchett
United Proas Association
Electria Vole Zaph
Home and Foreign
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Per Electric Telegraph
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Germany
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Ragged School Brion
WJ. Lyne
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Canada
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Terni
Italy
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Paris
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Morgan
New York Metropolitan Museum
Guatemans
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Russia
United Prose Ascociation
Pet Electria Telegraph—Copyright
Trich Affairs
Mrt
P. O'Connor
United Press Assetiation Por Electiig Telagraph
United Press Association
Hesant
Mra Grumpe
Moriarty Crompe
Hobart
Moriarty
Crompe
Howart, Bay
Moriarty Ceamipe
Per Press Association
United Prava Association
Ity
McDonald & Co. Tailors
E Hayn
Andrew Orr & Geu Limited
Aubrey
Manchura
Riteumodon
RAND
Electric Telegraph
Cobar
Por Press Association
Tor
United Prize Association
Eleatria Telegraph
United Brass Autostation
Dy Electric Telegraph
Electric ‘Telegraph
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