Empire Day Observances Spark Public Debate Across Empire
In Bristol the Socialist Beir Hardie attacked Empire Day noting it could curb school teaching of patriotic songs. Prime Ministers across the empire sent congratulatory messages. May 28 reports say Empire Day featured flags and sermons in London and provinces, amid discontent over official recognition.
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Per Press Association
London
My Beir Hardie
Bristol
Empire
Ondon
Empire Day Sparked Controversy Across Sydney
In Sydney Sir Harry Wasson condemned Cardinal Logne's remark as slander while Empire Day celebrations included ship illuminations and speeches at Parramatta School where a cadet complained of insufficient ammunition for a flag salute. Across other states the day drew enthusiasm. Temuka won the Temaru football seven-a-side tourney.
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Sydney
Harry Wasson
Cardinal Logne
Parramatta
Miner Killed by Fall in State Coal Mine
Robert Lumsden aged fifty was killed in a state coal mine by a coal fall this morning. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Greymouth
Robert Lumsden
Repressing Blackguardism In New Zealand Court
In Dunedin on May 26 Charles Anderson aged 22 from Sydney was jailed for six months for obscene language and soliciting two women with indecent proposals. The magistrate warned against Australians coming to New Zealand to commit such acts.
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Dunedin
Charles Anderson
Sydney
Australia
New Zealand
Opium Smoking Charge Against Kong Wah
Kong Wah was fined £15 and costs after being found in possession of opium suitable for smoking.
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Dunedin
Kong Wah
Order to Destroy Fer mented Fruit in Christchurch
An application to Mr Bishop S M sought destruction of 792 tins of French canned fruit imported by F A Cook through Wellington agents. Found fermented on arrival in Christchurch the fruit was to be sent to the destructer with 6d per case destruction costs and prosecution costs borne by the defendant. Fruit valued at 18s 6d per dozen. Bishop called the defendant rough but unavoidable.
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Christchurch
Bishop
Escaped Prisoner William Smith Given Additional Imprisonment
William Smith also known as Archer who fled custody by leaping from a train while being moved from Waiatapu prison camp was sentenced to ayelse months more in prison.
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Auckland
William Smith
Archer
Waiatapu
Ayelse
Change in Venue in Tramway Company damages case
City Council seeks 700 damages from the Tramway Company for failing to provide efficient cars. Counsel agrees to hear evidence in Auckland as Judge suggests and then appeal to the Court of Appeal for decision.
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Auckland
Court of Appeal
Tinwald Yards Sale Mixed Stock Amid Tepid Activity
The Tinwald yards weekly sale drew fair attendance with a good mix of cattle and sheep. Fat cattle showed varied quality with several beef pens selling slowly while store cattle and sheep prices reflected subdued demand and many lots passed in. Top ewe prices reached about 14s 9d, wethers generally firm, lambs varied by lot with many entries not meeting peak rates.
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Tinwald
Tis
Wethers
Letter to the Editor from T Capon
A May 23 1998 letter from T Capon of Winchmore offers an apology to Mgr Barclay Burnside for a rushed reply. Capon thanks Burnside for his courteous conduct and lucid arguments that refute Capon’s statements and conclusions.
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Mgr Barclay Burnside
Porn
T. Capon
Winchmore
Local option applies to arbitration and schooling critique
A letter from T Capon of Winchmore, May 25 1908, argues that arbitration law undermines New Zealand’s free school system by restricting children from learning trades and earning a living abroad, claiming the current liberal law negates the benefits of free education and leaves the state dependent on others.
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New Zealand
T. Capon
Winchmore
Little Owl Introduced in Central Otago to Control Small Birds
A report from the Otago Acclimatisation Society notes that the little owl was released in Central Otago to curb small birds. From England to London the birds were shipped at a price of ds each, with 92 supplied and 28 released to Alexandra South in 1906. Further consignments arrived in November, and fruit-growers reported a marked reduction in small birds and healthier fruit trees. The bird is described as a small grey creature about three inches long, costing £1 to land in New Zealand.
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Christian
Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Otago Accliniqtisation Society
Central
Otago
D. Russell
A. C. Begs
England
Germany
London
New Zealand
Alexandra South
Alexandra
Divorces Granted in Dunedin and Wellington Courts
Decrees nisi granted in Annie McAulay versus Edward Hoye McAulay for adultery. Bridget Booth versus William Booth for habitual drunkenness and cruelty. Edmurat Devidean versus Mary Ann Davidson. Bargares Murray versus Matthew Murray. James Clark versus Emma Rachkee Clark for desertion. In Wellington judge grants decrees absolute for Nathaniel Burgess et al. and Herbert Palmer Henton et al.
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Dunedin
Annie McAulay
Edward Hoye McAulay
Bridget Mary Booth
William Booth
Edmurat Devidean
Mary Ann Davidson
Bargares Murray
Matthew Murray
James Clark
Emma Rachkee Clark
Wellington
Judge Chapman
Nathaniel Burgessey
Emily Adela Burgess
Robert Jones
Herbert Palmer Henton
Jessie Henton
Shooting results from Morris tube match for Ashburton Guards
Private Gale with 8 handicap and Private Dalley with 15 handicap tied for first at 35 points while Private Kilioch scored 85 points with 13 handicap. Privates G Smith Cunningham Reid Johns and McCallum were counted out. Captain Edwin notes southerly winds and rising glass.
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Ashburton
Gale
Dalley
Kilioch
G. Smith
Cunningham
Reid
Johns
McCallum
The Shaughraun at DDFELLOWs Hall Ashburton May 27
In Houcicault’s best Irish drama The Shaughraun at DDFELLOWs Hall Ashburton on Wednesday May 27 with scenic pieces Suis-a-Mare The Prison The Ruined Abbey and the Wake Scene. Admission 3s 2d 1s Ladies half-price to first and second seats accompanied by adult.
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Ddfellows' Hall
Ashburton
Houcicault
Entry Listings For H J Barrison 700 Wethers
Present entries in the oneirnna ox ete section show H J Barrison listed with 700 Wethers.
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H. J. Barrison
Road Board Tender Call for Metal Delivery near Mount Somers
NAMA Road Board invites tenders to deliver about 1000 cubic yards of metal on the Mayfield Mount Somers Road near the Mount Somers bridge. Specifications at Mayfield Store. Tenders close 2 p.m. Monday, June 1, at the board room in HeKeno or may be addressed to Anama P.Q.
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Nama Road Board
Mayfield-Mount Somers Road
Mount Somers Bridge
Mayfield Store
Board Room
Hekeno
Anama P.Q
Funeral of Mr Thomas Jenkinson to Ashburton Cemetery
Friends of the late Thomas Jenkinson announce his funeral will depart from the County Hospital on Wednesday 27th inst at 2 pm for Ashburton Cemetery. Also invited are parties to view a wood and sheep farm offering 1090 acres near Alford with 200 acres te nins 900 acres English Grass 500 acres Tussock fenced and subdivided. Tenders close Tuesday June 2nd 1908 at 4 pm. National Mortgage & Agency Company 5366.
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Thomas Jenkinson
Ashburton
Alford
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Property near Ashburton Freezing Works for grain and stock
An extensive and substantial all-round property near Ashburton Freezing Works and Stock Markets suitable for grain growing and stock raising with good heart. only a small deposit requested.
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Ashburton
Alleged Illegal Export of Trout in New Zealand Records
A letter from J Righton to A H Shury questions trout shipments from Ashburton to Wellington via the National Mortgage Company. Shury replies that freezing works allowed removal for consumption during the close season under Fisheries Act regulations. He recalls arranging authorization with Colonel Pitt for this practice and notes a report on May 1–2 showing fish in care of a freezing manager.
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A. H. Shury
Ashburton
J. Righton
Canterbury Society
Christchurch
Wellington
National Mortgage Company
Friedlander
Righton
Pitt
Shury
New Zealand Acclimatisation Societies’ Association
Rakaia
Rangitata
Colonel Pitt
Rickman
C. H W. Walker
Focal
Coronel Pitt
Mount Hutt Road Board To Levy One Farthing Rate
The Mount Hutt Road Board proposes at its next meeting to levy a general rate of one farthing in the pound on rateable property within the Mount Hutt Road Board District. The rate, applicable from April 1, 1908 to March 31, 1909, becomes due in one sum on June 16, 1908 at the Road Board office, Methven. The ratebook will reopen for inspection after May 1, 1905.
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Hiotich
Road Boards
Mount Hutt Road
Dominion Correspondence on Property Needs and Invitations
Parts of the Dominion discuss supplying details of properties and evaluating requirements. Correspondence notes a personal call inviting responses.
Mystery of Wlock Path In A Humorous Exchange
A cheeky man and a sweet girl share a wry street moment as the maid offers Woods' Great Pepper Mint Cure and a bottle. The banter hints at a cough and a humorous, everyday scene amid quirky product mentions and playful language.
Playfair Company Offers Large Stock and Audio Records
Notice urges readers to visit Playfair Company at Ashburton to view the Edison Catalogue records from Edison Bell Columbia Clarion White and Colonial labels. Promotes a new Columbia Graphophone and lists damaged linen goods at half price from Mitchell and Turner.
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Ashburton
Edison
Sterling
Edison Bell
Columbia
Clarion
Dominion
Mitchell and Turner
Ftrom
Trespasser Pursuing Game Faces Possible Prosecution
A person or persons seen trespassing on the Riversdale Estate while pursuing game may be prosecuted under local law. Police report indicates enforcement will follow to address illegal hunting or intrusion activities.
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Riversdale
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