Government rights clash with justice in Crown Suits Act cases
Discussion highlights that state immunity under the Crown Suits Act harms workers and a Wellington business, with cases of Barton the motorman and coal dust affecting the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Distributing Company. Calls Parliament to amend the act and ensure redress for injuries caused by state actions.
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New Zealand
State Coal Department
Brexinn Post
Barton
Wellington
Crown
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Distributing Company, Limited
RB. McKenzie
65 Acres of Land in Crop Near Railway Station
A property listing offers 65 acres of land in crop with succeeding crops to fund a family's needs. Includes a comfortable six room home on 7 acres of first class land adjoining Mr McKenzie's property, within a few minutes walk of the railway station.
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McKenzie
Courthouse fines and local updates from Otira to Lauriston
Statutory first offender fined 10s in default 48 hours at the Courthouse. The Mayor received a telegram from the Premier at Otira on King’s Birthday. Architect Richard Bird convalescent. MP George Laurenson reportedly resigns as Senior Government Whip due to ill health. Cadet Cup trophy on view. Weather notes forecast unsettled, rain probable. wind strength varies. Field service uniform for Territorial Force described. Grass grub affects Lauriston district. grain sown, some paddocks damaged. Islington freezing works expanding stock due to meat processing needs. Cabinet to take up settlers mortgages and drain Whakatane swamp £80,000. 85,000 acres to be opened, plus 100,000 acres Urowera. Wellington to Palmerston North rail upgrade with heavier rails. Lantern slide lecture on Danish influence to be held at Pro Cree schoolhouse. Mount Somers Coal Co offers cheapest Mount Somers coal delivered to nearby stations.
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Piedbuat
AM P
Gisborne
Whakatane
Urowera
Macdonald
Bay of Plenty
Alleged Attempted Arson in East Street Building
A man was arrested after a fire scare at a two story building near Cass and Havelock streets. Evidence included burnt blinds and smouldering areas in a wash house and kitchen. William Hunt of Cox street faced a magistrate with bail set at £200 but not granted. The incident prompted police investigations and fingerprint analysis.
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Hubert L. Barker
Kidd
Turner
East Street
Butler's and Hotel
Cass and
Havelock Streets
Richard
Fouhy
Patrick Devane
Lincoln Hotel
Lincoln
Commercial Union Office
William Hunt
Cox Street
Somerset Hotel
H. Davis
Souhy
County Council Election Yields Harper Victory
The County Council vacancy caused by E Gates resignation was filled yesterday. Candidates G C J Harper and H H Sharplin led at polling stations with Harper winning overall 1380 votes to Sharplin 106. Local centres showed Harper 13 Sharplin 24 at Anania Mayfield Harper 68 Sharplin 17 Mount Somera Harper 48 Sharplin 21 Bushside Harper 41 Sharplin 44.
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E. Gates
GC. J. Hart
H. H. Sharplin
Harper
Anania
Sharplin
Mayfield Harper
Mount Somera
Bushside
Price of Flour Seen Falling in Christchurch Market
The Press Association reports from Christchurch that low Australian flour quotations may drive a local price reduction within the coming week. Traders expect a 50? drop per bag or sack as adjustments take effect.
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Per Press Association
Christchurch
Australia
Pills and Strangulated Hernia Case in Christchurch
Eliza Anna Judd sued A. A. Loaaby chemist for 114 pounds alleging pills caused a strangulated hernia requiring an operation. Medical testimony supported the claim, while the defendant denied she claimed rupturing. The magistrate found the evidence contradictory and ruled for the defendant, suggesting the hernia could have been caused by stepping off a tram.
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Christchurch
Eliza Anna Judd
A. A. Loaaby
Degendrant
William Patterson J.P. of Ayr Burn Station Dies in Lakes District
William Patterson J.P. of Ayr burn station on the Arrow in Dunedin dies aged 78. He was among the oldest residents in the Lakes district.
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Dunedin
William Patterson
Ayrburn Station
Lakes District
Silent Knight Daimler Engine Promises Modern Motoring
In a period of strong motor industry opinions the Silent Knight engine by the British Daimler Co is hailed as the most modern improvement in engines. The firm aims to broaden access this year from royal to moderate buyers, with sole local agency held by Mr G H Carson of Tancred Street who offers full details to prospective customers.
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Silent Knight Daimler
Daimler Co
Daimler Company
G. H. Carson
Tancred Street
Daimlers
Daimler
Lauriston Presentation Honors Mr Letham On Departure
At Lauriston last evening Mr Andrew Letham of Sherwood received an illuminated address as he retires from farming to settle in Ashburton. The event featured speeches by local figures including Mr Alex Drummond and MP C A C Hardy, with tributes to his church work and district service. A silver cake dish and tea service were presented to Mrs Letham, and Miss Marian Letham received a silver tea set. musical performances accompanied the presentations.
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Mabel Cheat
P. V. Norman
W. Anderson
J. Tucker
Board of Governors
Messra J. Trevor Thomas
H. H. Fooks
M.C
Hoskens
H.H. Fooks
E. AT
Branigan
M. J. Turner
Shearer
Messrs
J. Trevor Thomas
EB. H. Orr
Ashburton High School
Lauriston
Andrew Letham
Sherwood
Ashburton
Alex. Drummond
C. A. C. Hardy
Selwyn
Letham
W. Buchan
Presbyterian Church
Rakain Road
A. Begg
Rakaia
A. Murray
Miss Letham
J. Moore
Marian Letham
Ryan
Misses Hardy
Bankrupt William Grace Fined For Filing Omission In Christchurch
In chambers before Justice Sim the case of William George Grace of Ashburton was heard. Grace failed to file required statements under the Bankruptcy Act and was fined five pounds to cover the Official Assignee costs. The bankrupt had £20 and faced heavy flax milling losses.
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Supreme Court
Christchurch
Justice Sim
William George Grace
Ashburton
Wright
Asai Mea
Ane
Russell
Fle
Great Peppermint Cure Featured in Child Health Note
A fragmented clipping mentions a "Great Peppermint Cure" as a remedy for children's hacking coughs at night. The readable text suggests a period-appropriate home treatment or remedy promoted in the article. The item centers on a suggested cure and its touted effects.
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Ildren
German deficit rumor hits 1909 finance reform
Berlin reports persistent talk that Germany will fail to deliver 1909 finance reform and will need new taxation. The Tageblatt cites a twelve and a half million sterling shortfall as the figure under discussion.
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Berlin
Germany
Tageblat
London
Toronto
the Times
William van Harne
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Australia
Melbourne Art Gallery Purchases Four French Works
Felton's trustees acquire Puyis de Chavannes Winter, Bastien Le Page Annunciation to the Shepherds, Fantin Latour Source, and DelarROIs Gisours Confession for sums totaling over £3,500, securing pieces for the Melbourne Art Gallery.
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London
Felton
Melbourne
Puyis de Chavannes
Bastien le Page
Fantin Latour
Delarrois
Gisour
Empire Day Challenge Cup Scores
Leading scores for the Empire Day Challenge Cup are listed with units such as The Second Hampshires Eighty-sixth Car natics Thirty-sixth Sikhs Twenty-Ninth Punjaabis Marine Artillery Portsmouth Second King's Own Seventh Australian Infantry and others.
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Per
Press Association
London
Hampshires
Carnatics
Punjaabis
Marine Artillery
Portsmouth
King’s Own
A Japanese submarine officer's last letter published by London papers
A lieutenant of a Japanese submarine wrote a remarkable letter as he sank during maneuvers in Japanese waters. The letter, kept up until his death, is now published in full in London newspapers translated from Japanese sources.
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London
Japan
Riots in Cork Between O'Brien and Redmond Factions End in Fatal Shooting
Fierce clashes erupted at New Market in County Cork between the O'Brien and Redmond factions. Police were powerless to stop the fighting and fired on the mob, with one man reported dead as several houses were wrecked.
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London
Newmarket
County Cork
O’brien
Redmond
Rosebery Denies Post Report On House Amendment Delay
Lord Rosebery contradicts Liverpool Post claims that he seeks to defer debate on a motion to amend the constitution of the House of Lords. The denial follows recent newspaper speculation about timing and parliamentary strategy.
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Per Press Association
London
Lord Rosebery
Liverpool Post
House of Lents
Hordern Estate Valued At £74615 In Sydney Report
Estate of the late Mr J L Hordern sworn at 74615 pounds in Sydney. Inter-University Sports note Davis of Melbourne won the water mile hurdle in 47.8 seconds, a world record improvement. Norfolk Island talks include public hall opening and debates on handover to Commonwealth. Wages board raises building trades pay. Murder reported in Solomon Islands and a cook killed the murderer. Australia defers sending soldiers to England for coronation ceremonies.
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Pet Press Association
J. S. Hordern
Sydney
J.L. Hordern
Inter-University
Davis
Melbourne
Norfolk Island
Lord Chelmsford
Rawson
Magey Quintal
Kilburn
Ilburn
Brisbane
Stand
Recovery Speeds with OSPHOL Phosphol Therapy
A note reports that recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by the use of OSPHOL Phosphol, beginning with 4 A.
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Isions
Manchester Bros
Oatina
Gerstina
Saunders’ Buildings
Drapery Department
Eider Down Quilts
C. Hefford & JH
Millinera
Drapers
Zealandia
Atalanta
Oates & CO
Burnett Street
Triumph” Motors
R. D. Johnston
H. Gresham
Cameron Street West
Andrew Orr and CO
Liskurl
Harold E. Gurtis
H. &. Fitter and Son
Smithfield
Yorkshire Insurance Co., Limited
North Island
Ashburton County
Rustpresga
Strange
Mail
The
Guardian
Ashburton Boardian
Aking
Sir Francis Laking
Phrysician
Otago
Timaru
Ashburton Co-operative Dairy Company
Graham Bell
Jeasey Baldwin
England
Bell
Bachelors of Hinds
Miss Morris
2. Morris
H. Hoare
Harris and Hewson
Farmers’ Union
F. Frampton
W. T. Lill
Mawson
G. Wy. Leadley
Baring Square
F. H.,spencer
British and Foreign Bible Society
Anathar
China
Egypt
Korea
Manchuria
H. E. Selfhouse
E. Whitehouse
Beaumont
Spencer
Bible Society
King George
Arbitration Court
W. Pryor
Federated Employers’ Association of New Zealand
Hassan
Oddfellows’ Hall
John O’donnell
London Hippodrome
Hagenbesk
Harry Richards
John Fuller and Sons
Nellie Anderson
Charles Reeves
Will Robey
Herbert Anderson
Percy Shannon
A.L. Zouch
SR Assia
Europe
Methven
Temuka
Highbank
Poar
Demanany
F. Ferriman
Tinwald
the Dominion . Fresh Fish Supply Company
Glenie
United States of America
Chrome
Ward Shoes
Ward
Hutton
FR. Tengla
Otira
Richard Bird
George Laurenson
Lyttelton
R. Childs
Hampstead
Redcliffs
H. C. Percy
Bates
Mon- AY
Kharki
Islington
Railway Department
Palmerston North
Wellington-Manewatu Company
Auckland
J. H. Rogers
Pases
Dune Buen
Thosone
Mount Somers
A. A. Dempster
Tancered Street
EGS
Havelock Street
Masonic Hell
Priygie Foom
Glady
Frank Curtis
OPT
Astburton
W. J. Moore
Sorner East Me
Moore Street
Swanson
J. M. Wilkie
Lata
A. T. H. Williams
SP Hat
Andrew Orr and Co, Ltd
EWEST
Pritchard Bros
Deapers
Hast Street
Cable News
Home and Foreign
United Press
Fisher
Sir William van Horne
Royal Life Saving Society
Henry
United Service Club
Haymarket
Works OF Our For
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Per Prees Association
Irish Affairs
Por Press Association
House OF Lords
British Association
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