Timaru Court Fines Man For Boarding Moving Train
At Timaru Magistrate's Court William Aitken was fined for attempting to board a moving train. A law clerk, Mr Tl J Fraser, pulled him from danger after he fell from the carriage steps.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
1
Unity of Churches Described as Possible Yet Difficult
The piece argues that a full union of Christian churches is unlikely due to distinct traditions and temperaments, yet a coordinated spirit of cooperation is both desirable and feasible. It cites the Presbyterian Methodist contrast, calls for missionary and social work coordination, and urges decisive action to realize union in spirit and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Assembly
Australia
Christendom
Christia
Protestant Salvation Army
Huaman
Canterbury farmer visits North Island land values
A Canterbury farmer toured the North Island to scout farms and returned convinced Canterbury land offers better value. He found North Island land for dairying often priced higher than Canterbury’s best agricultural land and noted harsher farming conditions there. A sharp frost of ten degrees covered the Domain, with ice on reservoirs, prompting thoughts of possible skating if cold persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
North Island
North T Island
North
Domain
Railway Rates debated at Farmers Union conference
At the Friday Provincial Conference of the Farmers Union Mr Clothier moved a motion criticizing the Lyttelton Christchurch line tariff as excessive and the Government's lack of information. Speakers argued for six mile basis, questioned terminal charges, and noted price disparities. The motion was withdrawn after discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Clothier
Dunsander
Lyttelton
Christchurch
Leadley
Lill
London
Canterbury
Dixon
Dominion
Christchurch-Lyttelton
Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Bakatere Young Men's Club Opens Reading Room
The Bakatere Young Men's Club formalized a new reading room to benefit members. A billiard table, boxing class and variety specials have been added, and the club now supports a nightly reading room stocked with papers and magazines under a librarian. About ninety members attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakatere Young Men’s Club
H. McEtrea
Spencer Clapham to Contest Franke's Bay Seat
Hastings May 80 Mr G Spencer Clapham of Hastings announces he will contest the Franke's Bay seat at the general election in the Liberal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
G. Spencer Clapham
Hastigs
Franke's Bay
McNab Falls Ill During Wellington Meeting
The Hon. R. McNab addressed a Chingalti gathering when he became suddenly ill and left the hall. He was advised to take a rest after the incident and is resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
F N Motor Cycles Dominate Reliability Trial
F N motor cycles once again prove superior in the Christchurch reliability trial securing first, second and fourth places in the amateur riders section. R Johnston serves as the local agent for these motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N
Christchurch
R. Johnston
Thes Motors
Missionary Bishop Consecrated by Archbishop in London
The Archbishop of Canterbury consecrated Rev. Mr Twitchell as Missionary Bishop of Polynesia at Southwark Cathedral assisted by bishops of Melanesia Carpentaria and Waiapu. Sir Edward Grey says Britain invites chief naval powers to a London autumn conference on contraband blockade rules before ratifying the Prize Court Convention. The private property issue is excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oamaru
North Otago Times
Canterbury
Southwark Cathedral
Mr .Twitchell
Polynesia
Melanesia
Carpentaria
Waiapu
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Duma Drops Finland Interpellations
In St. Petersburg on May 29 the Duma dropped questions about Finland. The assembly, apart from the extreme Right, opposed any infringement of the Finnish Constitution.
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ST. Petersburg
Finland
Morocco Rival Sultans And Abdul Aziz Army
The remains of Abdul Aziz's army retreated to Rabat after about half defected to Mulai Hafid. The report notes shifting loyalties as the Moroccan civil struggle continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Abdul Aziz
Rabat
Mulai Hafid
France and Britain The French President's Visit
M Follieres visited Windsor Castle and Frogmore to lay a wreath on Queen Victoria's tomb. He hosted King Edward and the Prince of Wales at the French Embassy and presented £200 to the London poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Presa Association
London
M. Follieres
Windsor Castle
Frogmore
Queen Victoria
Edward
Prince of Wales
Paris Interview Highlights Entente With Britain
M Tichon said Pallieres was deeply impressed by the reception in Paris and that the policy of understanding with Britain is triumphing as a close permanent entente. Both nations feel this is the surest way to counter interference with their interests and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Timaru
Timaru Pest
Paris
M. Tichon
M. Pallieres
Britain
King and princes bid farewell at Victoria Station
On May 30 at 9 20 a.m. the King the Prince of Wales and Prince Christian said goodbye to President FPallieres at Victoria station as part of the royal departure events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Prince Christian
Fpallieres
Victoria Station
New Hebrides Vote Agreed After Debate on Governance
British MPs discussed the colonial vote amid the New Hebrides chaos where no sovereign body existed. Sir John Seeley warned of government limits while France’s role in recruiting natives drew criticism. Banbury stressed jurisdiction and obligations, with Tennant citing intoxicate trade and Hart-Davies praising reform, as the vote was finally agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pey Prose Association
London
Sir John Seeley
Hebrides
France
New Caledonia
Banbury
H. J. Tennant
Sydney
New Hebrides
T. Hart-Davies
Colonial Office
Milner Addresses Tariff Reform Meeting in London
Lord Milner urged elastic fiscal policy and a broad national mood before permanent tariff changes. He argued colonial preference strengthens imperial unity and that reform needs cross party support a shift likened to Peel era Free Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tord Milner
Women's Unionist
Tarif Reform Association
Lord Milner
Robert Peel
Pensions Bill Read First Time In House of Commons
In the House of Commons the Old age Pensions Bill was read a first time after Mr W W Rutherford Conservative MP for Derby protested against the discrimination unjustly affecting married people and sought equal treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commions
W. W. Rutherford
Derby
Peante
Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Tops Local Remedies
A weathered reminiscence describes visits to a butcher grocer cabinet maker distiller and brewer seeking cures and remedies. The tale centers on the claim that Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure was the best preventive treatment noted by the respondents.
King Edward's planned visit to Russia debated in Parliament
Labour MPs and Liberals urge delaying or redefining the King’s visit in light of Russia’s bloodshed and autocratic rule. Ramsay MacDonald attacks Tsar Nicholas II as a murderer and calls for widespread meetings to urge cancellation and show solidarity with the Russian people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
London
Labour
House of Commons
Russia
Ramsay MacDonald
Labour Party
Edward I
Cholera Rages in Four Luzon Cities as Manila Reports
Cholera cases spread across four Luzon cities while the Philippines records rising infections. An investigation into Dagupan lighthouse activity reveals five lighthouse workers who died, tied to the ongoing outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Philippines
Dagupan
Hamilton Perjury Case Sentencing Notes at Length
London May 23 Avery says prosecution ranks Mrs Hamilton as worse than Mrs Robinson who pleaded guilty to perjury. Judge Grantham notes serious character of Hamiltons verime and imposes lenient sentence due to age and infirmity. Hamilton maintains innocence and claims the four hundred pounds was a business transaction with Cebura solicitor for Druce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Avery
Hamilton
Robinson
Justice Grantham
Justice Walton
Hamiltons
Cebura
G. H, Druce
THE BENDIGO MURDER AND AUSTRALIAN NEWS
News from Melbourne Sydney and Canberra covers the Bendigo murder case with a commuted life sentence, Kubelik’s Australia concert reception, cricket board notes on triangular matches, and treasury tensions over May balances. Also reports pavilion praise and a wire netting duty reversal causing layoffs, plus a steamer grounded and towed off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per-Prasa Association
Bendigo
Melbourne
Qanning
Kubelik
Australia
Cricket
Sydney
Warde
Mgr Coghlan
New South Wales
The American Fleet Arrives Delay Aboard Powerfel Plan
Melbourne reports the Federal Government cannot permit a China squadron to join the Australian squadron for welcoming the American fleet for State reasons. Admiral Poore aboard the Powerfel will depart Sydney on July 11 for the Islands then Auckland arriving July 20 to await the American fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
China
Sydney
Admiral Poore
Powerfel
Islands
Auckland
Adoption of Children in Auckland Court Ruling
In Auckland Magistrate Court a ruling on child adoption considers both legitimate and illegitimate cases. The judge noted that parents consent may be required, or desertion shown, for adoption permissions though contentious, and promised to seek guidance from Justice Edwards while stressing the seriousness of the issue.
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Auckland
C. G. Bettie
Edwards
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