Reverend Brown Visiting Reefton and Fremington Clergyman's Stay
News notes the Rev J A Brown of Reefton and formerly Fremington spending a few days in the Coin Press Association cable from Sydney reports the death of the Rev William Oaks a prominent Methodist of New South Wales. The piece also lists church appointments exams and staff transfers across New Zealand and a school ceremony at the Borough School with a presentation to Mrs Willis by pupils.
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J. A. Brown
Reefton
Fremington
Sydney
William Oaks
New South Wales
Borough School
Mra Wallis
Elsie. Emeerson
Willis
Borough
Tsm.s. New Zealand
Tong
Esteen
T G. Schneider
Bankruptcy meeting for William Oldham estate in Auckland
Creditors gathered at the Official Assignee to hear William A. Oldham the Ngarua wahia dining room proprietor relate his start capital of five pounds and debts of about a hundred pounds. He cited lease issues with a marquee and towns board interference affecting Maori dining use and business prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
William A. Oldham
Ngaruawahia
Ashburton Station to Shine with Bright New Lamps
The Ashburton railway platform will be illuminated with three 50 candle power Humphrey's gas lamps, replacing dim lighting. A local resident reported loss of clothing and food in a parcel, which was seized by a retriever dog and later recovered after a mistaken accusation against two youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Humphrey
Dorg
Perjury charge at Ashburton magistrate court hearing
James Bean a High bank farmer was committed for trial in the Supreme Court on a charge of perjury arising from a February hearing over an affiliation order against George Leggett. Witnesses including Robert Frizzelle and Charles Stewart Thomas gave evidence of Bean's sworn statements alleging intimate relations. Bail set at £100.
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James Henry Bean
Highbank
Ashburton
George Leggett
Tia
Dames
Henry Kean
C. I. J. Alpers
A. J. Donnelly
Robert Frizzelle
Bean
Charles Stewart Thomas
Leggeth
Thomas
Leggett
Frank Reeves
Alpers
Thames
Supreme Court
Frederick Richard Bligh
Leonard Hepburn
Donnelly
Christchurch
Supreme ‘Court
Italian Disaster at Derna Leaves Many Dead
Details of the fighting near Derna on the sixteenth reveal a costly Italian defeat. The Derna garrison fell from 15 000 to about 5 000, with estimates of two to four thousand Italians killed and hundreds wounded or captured, amid chaotic retreat and heavy Bedouin attack lasting hours.
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Per. Press. Association—Copyright
Rome
Perna
Derna
Maimbretti
Sidigarba
Sentiasi
Monarelli
Police pay and leave policy from Wellington minister
Wellington May 30 Hon A I Herdman minister in charge of the police says no pay rise will be given though £5 a year will be provided for uniforms and footwear Sunday leave and court time off are allowed at district officers discretion disciplinary breaches may be reviewed under future police bill railway passes and extended annual leave are not granted and resignations will be accepted by the minister if officers are dissatisfied The formation of a Police Association is not allowed but representations will be considered.
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Wellington
A. I. Hlerdman
New Zealand
Belgrade Speech Flags Balkan Strain and Serbia Bulgaria Pact
M Pashitch in the Skupsteina says the Bulgaria Serbia treaty rests on a hypothesis and wartime concessions. Powers annulled a vital clause and Serbia abandoned Adriatic access and Albanian territory was earmarked. Bulgaria sought Serbia help including 50 000 troops and siege artillery to seize Adrianople. He urges continued friendly relations and long term alliance.
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Belgrade
M. Pashiteh
Skupstehina
Bulgaria
Servia
Adriatic
Adrianople
de M. ‘Pashitch
Treaty to be signed by Greek delegates at Peace Conference
London May 29 Greek delegates authorised to sign the peace treaty and Servia expected to sign with the others tomorrow. Servian delegates authorised to sign the draft peace treaty received May 30.
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London
Servia
Political tension noted after Pasics statement in Bulgaria
A May 29 report from Sofia says M Pasics's statement made a bad impression in Bulgaria. It is hoped a meeting between Pasics and Gueschoff on Saturday will lead to an adjustment. One hundred thousand Servians are passed at Phot.
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Sofia
M. Pasics
Bulgaria
Pasics
Gueschoff
Phot
Massacre Reported as Bulgarians Strike Near Salonica
A May 29 dispatch from Salonica reports Bulgarians destroyed Hadji Bairamlik between Salonica and Seres and massacred all Mussulmania residents. The notice uses a grim account of a massacre attributed to Bulgarian forces.
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Salonica
Hadji Bairamlik
Seres
Mussulmania
Passengers recount fog collision of ships Inca and Tainui
London reports passengers from Plymouth recall a dense fog on Saturday that hid the forward view. At dawn Sunday the Inca appeared from the mist and struck bow on. Passengers saw crew rushing to lifeboats and boats were lowered as the two ships drifted apart, with rescue efforts continuing into Monday.
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London
Plymouth
Garth Castle
Painui
Dehne
Don Higberts
Tainui
Labour unrest spreads as workers strike across towns
Reported strikes affect Sheffield with six thousand out, Bradford with three thousand out, and Falkirk four thousand iron moulders locked out, signaling widespread labour agitation.
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London
Sheffield
Bradford
Falkirk
Strike Cuts 25000 Tube Workers in Madhu
Labourers strike for minimum wage leaves 25,000 tube workers in Madhu jobless. Authorities report widespread layoff and disruption across the network as protests continue.
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London
Unity Committee Clarifies Basis of Unity for July Congress
Wellington May 29 Unity Congress Committee issues final explanation signed by chairman W Young and secretary P H A Bickey. It states those adopting the unity basis will receive full representation at the July Congress and may discuss amend or adopt constitutions aligned with unity. Congress will have power to adopt amend or reject proposals from January Conference or the Unity Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Unity’ Congress Committee
P. HA. Bickey
Unity Committee
Congress
Liner Bound for Philadelphia Strikes Rock Near Queenstown
The liner from London bound for Philadelphia with 1290 passengers struck a rock west of Queenstown. Passengers were landed by tugs and accounted for after the mishap reported May 3.
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London
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Marconi Committee Divided Over Spicer Draft Report
London May 29 The Marconi Committee remains sharply divided along party lines with members from the Weither side endorsing Sir Albert Spicer's draft report while several Liberal members object to a paragraph criticizing ministers errors of judgment.
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London
Marconi
Weither -Side
Albert Spicer
Steamer Inga Grounded Near Kaipara Rocks
The Marine Department reports the steamer Inga of 984 tons, owned by the Craig line of Auckland, is ashore on rocks below Tokatoka Kaipara Harbour. Damage amount is not yet known.
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Wellington
Marine Department
Te Ropura
Graig Line
Auckland
Tokatoka
Kaipara
Post and Telegraph Business Shows Larger Increases
Wellington May 28 The Postmaster-General releases the department’s returns for the years ended March 31 1912 and 1923 showing higher money orders deposits and withdrawals and rising telegrams telephones and postal notes expenditures. The minister notes April’s Post Office Savings Bank deposits exceed withdrawals by £57 217.
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Wellington
Post and Telegraph Department
Iead
Postal Note Commission
Post Office Savings Bank
Sir Edward Grey Pushes Allies to Sign Peace Treaty
Sir Edward Grey urged Allied delegates to sign the peace treaty by tomorrow. He then arranged a meeting of representatives from all belligerents to sign the agreement the next day.
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London
Edward’ Grey
Inga Strikes Rocks Near Tokatoka and Berths at Aorea
The steamer Inga carrying timber for Newcastle and Sydney struck rocks while approaching the Heads at Tokatoka. She berthed at Aorea after the impact. Half a million feet of timber must be discharged for a survey to be conducted.
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Dargaville
Inga
Newcastle
Sydney
Tokatoka
Aorea
Isaacs Denies Indiscretion In Marconi Hearing
Sir Rufus Isaacs tells the Marconi Committee that dealings with his brother Harry did not affect the contract. He says his conduct was not indiscreet and he should not have to reveal everything to the House of Commons. He adds he has no involvement in the current prosecution.
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London
Rufus Isaacs
Marconi
Harry
House of Commons
Bulgarians and Greeks clash on the Grava Heights
In Greece on May 29 Bulgarians attacked a Greek company on Grava Heights. The outcome is not known at this time.
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Athens
Grava Heights
Chesterton Libel Case Trial Denies Influencing Marconi Shares
Cecil Chesterton editor of Eye Witness faces libel charges by Godfrey Isaacs the plaintiff. He denies pressuring anyone to buy Marconi shares and says he has not spoken with his brother Sir Rufus Isaacs on the matter.
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London
Cecil Chesterton
The
Eye
Godfrey, Isaacs
Plainiff
Marconi Shares
Rufus Isaacs
Vessel put to sea as bad westerly seas cancel New Zealand visit
In Oamaru on May 30 a strong westerly sea prevented the New Zealand anchoring and today's events were cancelled. Captain Halsey sent word from Bluff that rough seas kept the ship away. The mayor expected Halsey to visit Lyttelton and unveil a Waitaki High School memorial tablet, but the voyage was apparently abandoned.
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Oamaru
New Zealand
Halsey
Lyttelton
Capain Halsey
Jungheon
Waitaki High School
Armistice Prolonged Between Turco and Bulgarian Forces
The Turco Bulgarian armistice in Constantinople has been extended for a fortnight. The extension maintains the ceasefire status and affects ongoing military positions and diplomatic negotiations in the region.
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Constantinople
Robbers Bind Gag Porters At Berkeley Hotel
Two night porters at the Berkeley Hotel Piccadilly were bound gagged and wounded by burglars who escaped with a large amount of jewelry from a heavy safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berkeley Hotel
Piccadilly
Defence of Empire Delayed Dreadnoughts Urged by Daily Mail
London by May 29 1940 the Daily Mail urges Prime Minister Churchill to authorize three additional dreadnoughts in the Supplementary Estimates due to Canada’s Senate delay. The report notes the request stems from wartime needs and defense of empire.
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London
Daily Mail
Churchill
Unholy Alliance Protest Over Waterside Workers Corp
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce protests a proposed conference of shipping firms with the Federation of Labour to grant a close corporation to waterside workers. It warns ship owners not to disturb the labour that filled positions during recent trouble. May 29 Timaru.
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Timaru
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
Federation of Labour
Timarn
Weather forecast and frost report from Domain station
The frost register for last night at Domain station is 94 degrees. Mr Bates predicts today will see southerly winds from moderate to strong with squally conditions. Expect changeable showery weather. Cold inland nights with frosts. Baxs motor rising.
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Domain
Bates
Baxsmotor
Daring Burglary at Berkeley Hotel Injures Porter
Four men broke into an unlocked garage and crossed an iron bridge to reach the Berkeley Hotel. They assaulted porters Bruck and Gowers, bound them, looted the hotel safe, and escaped via the baggage lift. Gowers is in hospital severely hurt.
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London
Berkeley
Gowers
James
North German Lloyd steamers begin direct Hobart calls
Hobart reports direct calls by North German Lloyd steamers as of May 6. Previously Tasmanian German goods were sent to London for transshipment by Shew Savill and New Zealand Shipping Companies steamers.
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Hobart
Tasmania
London
Shew Savill
New Zealand
Government Offers Picnic Gift To Ease Warship Day Disappointment
Mr B M Wilson of the Tourist Department arrived by the Tatanekai to represent the Government at a New Zealand reception. He carried a message from Captain Halsey noting rough seas prevented the Tatanekai and Hinemoa children trip to the warship. The Government offered to help fund a children's picnic as an alternative. The New Zealand sails south.
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Oamaru
B. M. Wilson
New Zealand
Halsey
Hinemoa
Wilson
Regent Cigarettes Advertise Virginian Tobacco Gift Scheme
An advertisement promotes Regent Cigarettes made from Guest Virginian tobacco. It urges inhalers to smoke and participate in a free gift scheme offering forty beautiful presents to choose from.
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Regent
Future of the Pacific Urges Empire Conference Unity
Evelyn Wrench, organiser of the Overseas Club, urged Australia to convene a British Empire Conference on Pacific problems. He called for greater Canada Australia New Zealand defence cohesion and proposed New Zealand join Australia in a defence scheme rather than sending contributions to England.
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Sydney
Evelyn’ Wrench
Overseas Club
Million Club
Pacific
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
England
Weather hampers Sydney election mood as rain hits rallies
Federal Elections update from Sydney notes a fresh southerly wind and heavy rains rough seas hampering turnout. The forecast for tomorrow looks troubling as both parties held large final rallies amid unsettled conditions.
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Sydney
Libel Action Settled in Glasgow Strike Case
George Balfour, Unionist candidate for Govan, sued Glasgow Daily Record and Ben Tillett for libel over claims of his responsibility for a strike. The case ended with £1000 in damages paid.
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London
George Balfour
Govan
Glasgow
Daily Record
Ben Tillett
Tillett
Balfour
Pea-Rifle Dancer and Narrow Escape Near Hawera
Train from Wanganui near J aramoho hits pea rifle bullet through a carriage window. Bishop Cleary was struck by glass but unharmed. Incident reported from Hawera dated May 30.
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Hawera
Wanganui
Jaramoho
Bishop Cleary
Warner's Rust-proof Corsets Guarantee
Warner's rust proof corsets claim every pair is guaranteed not to rust break or be stolen. Draper advertises this line with bold assurances and bold typeface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Draper
Murderer Charles Sparge Sentenced to Death in Perth
Perth report states Charles Sparge was sentenced to death for the murder of Gilbert Jones. Jones was found shot in a swamp and Sparge was linked to Jones's property and a £20 withdrawal from the Savings Bank in Jones's name.
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Perth
Charles Sparge
Gilbert Jones
For Children's Hackin ip sg A & Cough at Tanel OP OReES
Child health notes describe a local event offering cough relief and advice. The write up highlights a health clinic sponsored by community groups and features a short talk on pediatric care and safe home remedies.
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Tanel OP
Regent Cigarettes Offer Free Gift Scheme
A promotional notice touts Regent cigarettes as fragrant and ideal for inhalers. It urges readers to try them and join a free gift scheme offering forty distinct presents to choose from.
Regent Cigarettes Free Gifts Catalogue Offer
Ladies urged to have their men smoke Regent Cigarettes to earn splendid free gifts. Free gift catalogue available from Regent, Bo 881, Wellington. Influenza claims Woods's Great Peppermint Cure. Advertisement notes price 2s 6d.
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Regent
Wellington
Tor
Woods
Unfortunate Warship Koenig Albert Again Grounded
Berlin reports the German battleship Koenig Albert is aground in the Vistula river, blocking the fairway and hindering navigation. The account comes from May 29 updates via press associations.
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Beale
Berlin
Koenig
Albert
Vistula
Sale of McCulloch Pictures Realises £77000 in London
The McCulloch collection fetched £77000 at a London sale on May 29. Sir John Millais’s Isumbras at the Ford sold for 7800 guineas and Cecil Lawson’s Marshlands realised 2800 guineas. The latter proceeds go to the Felton Bequest in Melbourne.
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London
McCulloch
Sir John Millais
Officer Redly commits suicide amid blackmail on immorality charges
In Vienna on May 29 Colonel Redly a general staff officer died by his own hand as police prepared to arrest him for alleged immorality and for keeping official secrets for a foreign power. He had been heavily blackmailed.
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Vyenna
Redly
Red
British stance on Belgian Congo reform and annexation
Sir Edward Grey told the House of Commons Britain recognizes annexation of the Belgian Congo and supports reform. The message dated London May 29 notes the Belgian territory is under review and reform is needed.
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London
Sir Edward Grey
House of Ommons
Belgian Congo
Great Britain
Explosions Hit Battleship Colossus in North Sea
Reports from London on May 29 state thirty one pounds of shell burst prematurely aboard the battleship Colossus in the North Sea. Several sailors were injured by flying fragments and are being treated.
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London
North Sea
Disaster in Factory Explosion Rocks Port Veridres
Paris reports a disaster at Port Veridres where two tons of nitro glycerine detonated in a factory. Six people died and many were injured as mangled bodies were hurled into the sea. Local rescue efforts were underway as officials investigated the blast origins.
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Paris
M. 2
Port
Veridres
Suffragettes and Simla Posts Inscribed Vextex for Women
Fragmentary notice notes May dates and a Scots style phrase about women’s suffrage. Names like Ted and Simla appear in mangled OCR text while references to inscriptions suggest a public display or regalia connected to women’s rights.
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Simla
Woman Suspected in Fire at Kew Gardens Farmhouse
Fire at a Kew Gardens farmhouse forced the tenant and family to flee. Fire brigade extinguished the blaze as onlookers pursued a woman suspected of causing the outbreak.
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Kew
London
Harricks
Kew Gardens
Polar Expedition Search Reported From Berlin
A May 8 Berlin dispatch notes a polar expedition led by Lieutenant Seedow, with a search ongoing for the expedition party. Details are sparse but confirm an overseas polar mission and an official search underway.
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Berlin
Seedow
Altringham by-election results reported
May reports from Eton don show the Altringham by election outcome. The tally lists Hamilton with 0 votes and Kay-Shuttleworth with 1 core, reflecting a minimal result in the preliminary counts.
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Saim
Etondon
Altringham
Was.vas
Hamilton
Kay-Shuttleworth
Panama Canal Tolls Change Prompted by President Wilson
The 5 percent differential tariff favoring American ships through the Panama Canal has been dropped at President Wilson's request. In Christchurch Farmers' Union Conference, G W Leadley urged abolishing the Arbitration Court and wages boards, making intimidation of free labour a criminal offence. a committee was formed to study the issues.
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Washingto Vnlay
Panama Canal
Wilson
Farmers’ Union
Christchurch
G. W. Leadley
Ashburton
Leadley
Press Association
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Kensington
Alfred Deakin
W. A. Watt
Victoria
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Watt
Edward Paro
Taihape
Whangarei
BV. Frazer
Oiags
Haselden
Dominion
Lilian Marshall
Paparea
Mabel F. Mitler
Charlotte Kebbell
Marjorys Newton
Louisa Stannard
Violey
White
Remuera
Gertrude
Winifred Tairlie
Mary C. Glark
Gertrude A. Quinton
C. M
Per Press Association
W. Morgan
JLP
A‘ Murray
Ward
Balkans
Tainus
Pex Press Association
Carters
Per. Press. Association
Post and Telegraph Business
Sir Edward
Grey
Sir
Chesterton
Godfrey Isaacs
Unholy Alliance
Weather
Porter
NEW Steamer Service
Germany
Future OF the Pacific
Mr.wrench
Federal Elections
Por* Press’ Association—Copyright
Bullet
Iop Cleary
General Cable News
Congo
India
Polar Exploration
British Politics
Per Press
Association—Copyright
Panama
Canal
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