Baker and Houston Obituary Notices from Ashburton and Wellington
Notices announce the deaths of Olympia Grace Baker and Emily Houston. Olympia Grace Baker is described as mother to Tanias Richard William and Horace Baker, Mrs Kerr junr., Mrs J. Dalley, and sister of J. Uptow, aged 60. Emily Houston died at Wellington on May 1st, 1600, with a heartfelt memorial noting her passing and family sentiments.
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Houston
Eimily Houston
Wellington
Alorg
Spanish doctor promotes abstinence boosts town health in Valencia area
Don Miguel Gallart, appointed Medical Officer in Tulés near Valencia, forbids alcohol for patients and wins support from officials. The town’s death rate fell from about 28–40 per 1000 to 1 per 1000 within a year, while salaries and public backing rose, prompting talk that temperance can guide social reform and even inspire New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Spain
Miguel Gallart
Tulés
Valencia
Holiday Observance Stirs Uncertainty Across Regions
Debate rages over June 3 as a compulsory holiday under the Factories Act and Arbitration Court awards. King George’s request not to celebrate is seen to restrict festivities, while normal business may cease in affected departments.
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Arbitration Court
George
Christchurch
Timaru
South Canterbury
H. Lightfoot
Timaru Woollen Mills Company
I. J. Acbleston
Canterbury notes and community updates from Ashburton
Reports cover the shearers dispute hearing, dog registrations, government house dining room tender winners, rugby tournament plans, agricultural inspections, crop yields, street dust suppression, military honors, water tower progress, forest ranger appointment, dairy factory results, road subsidies, Auckland plague updates, emigration arrivals, Timaru court ruling, and local engineering and farming observations.
Hassan Presents Illusion to King and Queen
Hassan the Indian magician and his company were praised in a letter from Lord Lonsdale dated 5 July 1907 after impressing King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with a remarkable performance at Carlton House Terrace London. The note thanks Hassan for a clever and original show and expresses great gratitude.
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His Majesty
Her Majesty
Lady Lonsdale
Lonsdale
Mount Somers Coal Company Offers Low Delivered Prices
Farmers and coal users are urged to write to the secretary at Mail and Guardian Buildings Ashburton for delivered price at their station. Mount Somers Coal is advertised as the cheapest on the market and suitable for household or steam use.
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J. R. Wilkinson
Bushside
Mount Somers
Mount Winterslow
Mount Arrowsmith
Rangitata
Lawrence
Clyde
Havelock
Canterbury
Wilkinson
Ashburton
Liverpool plan to form two million pound cotton company
Liverpool observers expect Hirsch and Sully to form a new company with 2 million pounds capital to develop an improved cotton winning method and warehouse a year's supply. Roosevelt meets Royal Geographical Society and discusses studying the democracy of the Southern Seas. Emigration Conference at the Colonial Institute calls for a standing committee to act on recommendations. West Australian loan underwriting reaches 1.25 million. minimum at 96.5. The late Professor Koch is cremated.
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London
Liverpool
Hirsch and Sully
Roosevelt
Royal Geographical Society
G. Reid
J. Ji. Edward
Lord Brassey
Council of the Institute
Professor Koch
Dr Koch
Education Settlement Committee Proposes State Transfer Plan
London May w says the Education Settlement Committee publishes a scheme to transfer all schools in one area to the State within two years with a transition period. Denominational schools remain in urban areas with teachers preserving character while allowing alternative religious instruction if parents choose. If 150 children’ s parents fund buildings, local authorities must recognize new denominational schools.
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Por Press Association
London
Education Settlement Committee
Russian Ship Lithuania Run Aground Near Orkneys
The Russian steamship Lithuania carrying 1200 emigrants ran onto rocks off the Orkneys in dense fog. Bows smashed causing panic as many prayed for relief. The vessel was refloated and watertight compartments kept water from the hold until reaching the Tyne.
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London
Lithuania
New York
Orkneys
Tyne
Turkey and Crete in Turbulent Diplomacy and Threats
In Constantinople the Grand Vizier said Crete's solution lies in negotiations with the Great Powers rather than Greece, warning Turkey would arm if Greece intervened. Reports say Turkish unrest rises nationwide while a minister resigns over policy differences and Greek shipping faces a boycott as mobs attack Greek shops.
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Constantinople
Greece
Rete
Turkey
Crete
Reuter
Young Turk Committee
Trebizond
Samsun
Black Sea
Jaffa
Moscow area killer Shuravleff captured after chase
In St Petersburg a fugitive named Shuravleff wanted for seven murders and multiple robberies near Moscow was arrested after years eluding police. He killed one detective during a pursuit in Moscow, then fled to the city where his capture followed a desperate chase.
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Jas. Mackenzie Prt Amiga
Wellington Land Board
Per Press Association
ST. Petersburg
Shuravleff
Moscow
Whites win Transvaal hand drill prize split
The Transvaal Government awards £5000 for a hand drill and divides it between Holman and Saskol drills. The devices enable skilled white workers to be paid 10d per foot while native workers earn 14d. Fifty whites are being experimentally trained to operate the drills.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Central Emigration Board condemns Canada policy on assisted emigrants
The Central Emigration Board protests Canada's attitude toward its action aiding emigrants. It warns the policy will close doors to skilled mechanics and artisans and bar their families from joining emigrants who typically require loans.
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London
Central Emigration Board
Canada
Escaped Prisoners Nabbed Near Rotorua
Two inmates who fled Waipa prison on Saturday night were arrested by Constable Weill on Sunday night seventeen miles along the Ahimari road. They were brought to Rotorua and charged before the Court, remanded until tomorrow morning. The constable marched them to Rotorua, arriving about 5 o'clock this morning.
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Rotorua
Waipa
Weill
Ahimari Road
Rtotarua
Chronic Rheumatism Remedy Promises Cure
Advertisement asserts Rheumo cures rheumatism and related ailments after failed remedies. Claims thousands were permanently cured, cites expense at thermal springs, and urges a fair trial at little cost. Sold by chemists and stores for 2s 6d.
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Otorua
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CG. Hefford & 60
Drapery Department
Eider Down Quilts
Zealandia
Atalanta
Oates & Coo
Burnett Street
Ashburton Cash Clothing
Somerset Corner
Somerset
Asperia
J. Burragh
Amber
Strange
Tancred Street
THE
Dominion Fresh Fish Supply Company
Glenia
Bres
Highbank
Emal
IF. Ferriman
Tinwala
Hom
McKenzie
F. Ferriman
Ephemeris
M. Myst
Aardian
H. Gresham
Telephone
Cameron Street Weat
Hayward and Simpson
Havelock Street
Edison Phonographs
Ceylon
Masonic Hall
Presbyterian Church
Ferriman
A. L. Zouch
Mail and Guardian
Europe
Frank Gurtis
East Street
A. A. Dempster
EGS
Telephonis
Methven
Temluka
J. E. Allen
Spectagles
Aj. &. Allen
J. H. Alden
J. H. Allen
United States of America
Chrome
Ward Shoes
GLACK
Aia
W. U. Moore
EASY
Moore Streets
Logal
Dunedin
James Allen
M.P
Dominion
Ashburton Dairy Company
Mayfield
Anama
Waimate
Lancashire
Garnet Campbell
Hocken
St. Peter’s Church
Temuka
Curtis
Pet Andrew Orr and Co., Ltd
Harold £. Curtis
Durnett Street
Fitter and Son
Altvost
Smithfield
Yorkshire Insurance Co., Limited
North Island
Council of Conciliation
Perriman
Government House
Mount View
Misses Mary
Maggie Alcorn
Liberty’s
South Canterbury Rugby Union
Caledonian
Railway Department
State Agricultural Department
Huddleston
Meftao
Aford Forest Road
Alp
N. Welsh
Chertsey
Walsh
Iimara
Christchurel
G. D. H. Hefford
South Canterbury Infantry
Colonial
Nicoll
Selwyn
Press Association
Auckland
Caps Town
Hobart
Danby
Silent Knight Daimler
Daimler Co
Theaimler Company
YW. Carson
Daimlers
Daimler Cars
Tilarn
Southland
Gartons
E.t.c
Clondeboye
Ell
Board of Governors
Canterbury College
Vparliament
G. Rennie
R. Chase-Morris
Grigg
New Zealand Times
America
Atlantic
Campania
England
Parapara
North Otago Times
Schayne
Feilding
Government Audit Office
Burgess
J. H. Fooks
Coombunges
Brisbane
Queensland
Oamaru
Joyce
Kurow
Hakataramea
the Hassan Entertainment
Sable News
United Press Association
MR Roosevelt
Per Presa Association—Copyright
Russia
South Africa
Rand Mines
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