Emigration Policy Debates and Public Notices in London
Sir Z Taverner criticizes outside emigration campaigns for misreading colonial needs. UK agents and government emigration officers coordinate to select suitable immigrants for Australian farms. Also: U S Senate panel approves New Brunswick boundary treaty and Canadian Army Nurse Reserves form in Toronto. Queen Mary's birthday observed with flag displays in Ottawa.
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Anarchist Journal Director Reported Arrested in Madrid
A Madrid police report states the director of the anarchist journal Land and Taberty was arrested after asserting that the Barer Jona anarchists are accomplices of Taborelli. The article appears in the May 25 edition.
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Madrid
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Taborelli
Nicaraguan crisis deepens at Bluefields amid naval actions
Report notes Venus gunboat forces clash near Bluefields as General Lara’s troops press Provisional Government defenses. Sinking of the revolutionary vessel Omotrope earlier results in many rebel deaths. US warnings persist as British cruiser Scylla is seen nearby. Managua is referenced with Zelaya as president.
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King's Birthday Holiday Debates Across Australian States
Reports from Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide detail political and administrative concerns over the King’s Birthday holiday observance and its statutory impact. Government plans include civil transport and closer settlement measures while a motion for a sudden-death review looms in Parliament.
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Sydney
Colonial Mutual Life Insurance Reports Mixed Results
Melbourne reports the Colonial Mutual Life annual results show new assurances below 1908 levels while New South Wales growth offsets declines. Expenses drop by £11,000 and death claims run £15,000 under expectations. The Standard Life Association acquisition is noted as advantageous with a quinquennial report revealing a £298,291 surplus for disposal.
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Colonial Mutual Life
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Standard Life Association
Law Examinations winners listed for Wellington
Wellington May 26 names of successful candidates in the special law examinations include J. Bh Kane T eth CG BH Batton NJ J. P. Cox D Grundy AS McCarthy A. M. Bale Yr B. Bont W H Walton and A Rens.
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J. BH
Kane
Labour and the death of King Edward telegram flap
A Trades and Labour Council meeting debated President Rosser’s telegram of condolence to the Queen-Mother on King Edward’s death. Auckland branch censured him after a tied vote. Rosser cast the deciding vote, and a later censure was carried by a narrow majority with Christchurch ties noted.
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Dominion Executive
Edward
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Prince of Wales
London
Aneckland
Christchurch
Labour
Suspected wrecking on express line near Gore Kingston
A premeditated attempt to wreck the express train between Gore and Kingston occurred when two boulders were placed on the rails at Kingston crossing, 2.25 miles north of Gore, causing the engine front wheels to leave the rails. The down express passed safely half an hour earlier. Police investigate as stones likely lifted from a bank in a sparsely populated district.
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Trial of Pawelka for Maguire Murder Proceeds in Court
In Palmerston North on May 25 the Pawelka murder case continued in the Supreme Court. Gunsmith S. d. Tisdall described revolvers tied to Pawelka and Detective Quartermain. Evidence linked a .32 Colt cartridge to a bullet from Maguire's body and showed another bullet matched Quartermain's cartridges but differed in type.
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Nurse in charge named at Old Men's Home ward
Miss Mabel Choat appointed Nurse-in-charge of the incurables ward at the recently erected Old Men's Home. Henry Davis mayor and John Lambie county council chair returned from Palmiston South. Wanganui Borough Council joins permanent picture show in Municipal Opera House with an agreement sharing receipts and expenses.
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Itay
Palmerston South
Wanganui
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Hassan At Ashburton Great Indian Magician Show
Hassan and company promote a variety show with lifting feats by Hassan using his eyes, supported by the Foflngite abiat. Performers include Nellie Anderson, Chas Reeves, Herbert Anderson, Percy Shannon, Will Rabey, plus 5000 feet of moving pictures by Vicoscope. Box plan at A M Jones. prices listed. Auction of cattle and horses announced by Walter Clack for May 1st.
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London
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Concert by Hinds Comedy Company at Lismore School
A concert by Hinds Comedy Company will be held at Lismore School to raise funds for a piano. A dance will follow with refreshments provided. Admission adults and children sixpence. June 16.
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Lismore
Tallow and mutton sale report from May 25 2017
At the tallow sales 2017 casks were offered and 1037 were sold. Mutton prices ranged from fine to medium with 388, 35s. Beef prices included fine and medium in the 84s 6d area.
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Press “Association
Wheat visible supply tops thirty nine million bushels
The American visible supply of wheat is reported at 39,108,000 bushels as of May 26 in London trade reporting.
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London
Macclesfield
SMITH
Farmers Union Conference Voice Disappointing Season
At Christchurch May 25 Richard Evans president of the Farmers Union warned the season had been the most disappointing he had known. He cited failed expectations after spring and likened New Zealand to ancient Rome during Nero’s reign, noting public indifference.
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Farmers' Union
Richard Evans
Wreck of the Kilburn Returns to AVCICLAND port
The Amra brings the Kilburn captain and crew back after striking rocks at 6 p m on Friday. The ship lies with a broken back but steady. Engineers stand by as the captain liaises with owners for instructions. The reef lies nine miles from land with no breakers.
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Amra
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Kilburn
Supreme Court Sentences Moore for Grave Assault
In the Supreme Court Mr Justice Chapman sentenced William John Broderick Moore to fourteen years hard labor with two floggings of twenty strokes each for a grave assault on a girl at Warkworth. The judge called the offence one of the gravest crimes and noted extreme cruelty.
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Auckland
Justice Chapman
William John Broderick Moore
Warkaworth
Dominion
Wanganui Races Day Two Results and Taxation Note
The Wanganui Jockey Club meet continues in dull warm weather with large attendance and heavier track. Maori King wins the Winter Gates heat over St Bill, time 1min 15 2 5sec. Bullworth wins the Grand Stand Steeplechase by ten lengths with Oryx broken rider Lyford shaken. Lingerer wins a neck ahead of Tam Glen in the final race. Toe Whetu loses rider at the pond. Tax change may add £2500 to Canterbury Jockey Club liabilities this year.
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Southern Cross Juniors defeat Rakaia juniors in easy win
A football match at the show ground yesterday saw Southern Cross juniors dominate, beating Rakaia juniors 24 points to nil. Tries were credited to B Fitzgerald TN Fitzgerald W Houston J Stits G Smith and Alex Moore, with Mr E Radkin refereeing.
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Chronic Cheat Complaints Woods Cure Advert
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1s 6d with a smaller 6d option. The short notice frames the product as a remedy for chronic cheat complaints.
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