Bursting Meteor Shocks Sydney as Crashes Echo Australia
A large meteor burst with a heavy gunlike report waking sleepers in Sydney. Reports from Melbourne and Perth note a Braybrook enquiry drill, a fatal shooting in Moore Street, and a labourer Joli Odgers killing his wife before killing himself. Sports items from Melbourne mention horse events and Mount Lyell ore results.
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Sydney
Leadville
Perth
Moore Street
Joli Odgers
Odgers
Moulan
Sporting
Inquest Finds Death From Fall From Tram Car
Christchurch inquest on Charles Batchelor's death reveals a skull base fracture after a fall from a tram car. Dr. Crooke notes unconscious admission, alcohol, and extensive hemorrhage. jury rules death from injuries from the fall. In Invercargill a fisherman John Cotter drowns at Ruapuke Island on Tuesday.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Hospital
Charles Batchelor
Crooke
Invercargill
John Cotter
Ruapuke Island
Fatal boiler explosion on the Ditch steamer Pahud at Belewan
Advices report a boiler explosion aboard the Ditch steamer Pahud while loading at Belewan. The port side was demolished and the ship sank. Passengers were blown ashore. thirteen killed and twenty nine wounded. One crewman killed, seven wounded, four missing.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Pahud
Belewan
Wreck of the Muritai Recalls Auckland Rescue Tale
Auckland May 28 The chief steward Jr W Egginton recounts the Muritai wreck detailing passengers checked ashore with life belts, then aided by volunteers with provisions and shelter. A misty view showed the ship aground and a rising sea forced a rapid withdrawal to the Coromandel for safety.
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Auckland
Jr W. Egginton
Coromandel
Retirements at State Fire Insurance Department
Wellington May 28 The State Fire Insurance Department will see General Manager J W Brindley retire at month end due to health strain and inadequate remuneration. He says the department has built a magnificent business with a government share near 10 percent and a profit in an exceptional fire year. J H Richardson will assume management of the State Fire Office.
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Wellington
J. W. Brindley
State Fire Insurance Department
Brindley
Sfice
Feab
J. H. Richardson
Government Life Insurance Department
State Fire Office
Abbey Prize Unclaimed Worth Over Twenty One Pounds
A fragment reports that more than £21 worth of Abbey Prize money remained unclaimed on London Bridge. The old tale of a man offering sovereigns for nothing is eclipsed by the missing prize funds.
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Jondon Bridge
London
Mon
Jabbery Boot Polish Spreads Market Shortfall
A brief market note reports JABBey Boot Polish extending sales with a 4 percent discount and rapid restocking. Regulators or retailers are not named, but the item highlights a quick reoffer and broad availability.
Wool sale in London shows strong competition and cheap cross reds
At the London wool auction buyers pressed for all sorts while shabby cross reds fell in price due to abundant offerings. Notable sales include Acland at 8d Hillersden 93d Cheka 123d. May 39 receipts note reduced bank discount to 24. Butter prices drop further by 4s per hundredweight in Sydney.
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Pes Association
London
Acland
Hillersden
Cheka
Farm buyers skip reserves at May 29 horse fair
At the Farmers Co operative Association auction mart on May 29 a mixed entry of about 60 horses met light bidding. Several animals were passed in due to owner reserves, with notable sales including a bay mare six years old for 21 pounds and a brown gelding five years for 32 pounds.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Hay-Celding
Murder charge bench hears alibi in Westport
Haakon Haakonsen the cook testifies at a Westport hearing that Olaf Haliman and Andrew Andersen were with him from 7.80 p.m. to late at a fish shop hotel and theatre. Robba a Canopus sailor places the men at an hotel near the murder time.
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Westport
Olaf Haliman
Andrew Andersen
Haakon Haakonsen
Cook
Tacore
Andersen
Haliman
Robb
Canopus
Coddoi's Case Heard in N Z Supreme Court
In Dunedin on May 29 the Crown urged jurors not to be swayed by sympathy as Coddoi faced trial. Solomon argued the act amounted to madness and only gross negligence could reach criminal liability. the jury returned a manslaughter verdict tied to gross negligence.
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Dunedin
Coddoi
Supreme Court
Solomon
Dunedin Magistrate Clerk O Callaghan Retires
Mr O Callaghan chief clerk of the Dunedin Magistrate Court retires under the Civil Service Superannuation Act after 36 years with the Justice Department.
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Dunedin
O’callaghan
Magistrate's Court
Civil Service
Justice Department
Fire Boards Seek Power to Raise Funds for Property
Wellington May 29 Fire boards from across the dominion met the Attorney General urging amendments to the Fire Brigades Act to allow raising money for building erection or property. Dr Findlay supported extending local body powers for essential public service and said he would present the deputation’s representations to the Cabinet.
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Wellington
Dominion
Findlay
Ingenious collapsible rowlock patent by Marine Minister
A New Zealand report notes a patent by the Minister of Marine for a rowlock that folds into the boat. The split shaft fits a close pocket and hinges within the socket for easy collapse near a staging. A pin keeps the shaft from falling out, and seafaring skippers praise the design. Samples are sent to the Anglo-French Exhibition by Mr Millar.
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Dunedin
Minister of Marine
Millar
Historic sale of 644 acres at Harewood Road Papanui
H Matson and Co report sale of 644 acres on Harewood road Papanui for Reece's estate. Land subdivided into 14 sections sold at 126 to 82 10s per acre. Mrs Reece to reside on the property until sale. original price was £3 per acre. Nearby council notes compare Timaru and Ashburton water channels and costs.
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H. Matson
Waimate
Timaru
Ashburton
Timay
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